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Fitting the rear basic carrier bar
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1. Fit rear basic carrier (2) at distance (Y)
basic carrier (1).
Distance (Y):
29.5 inch (750 mm)
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WARNING
Check that the basic carrier bars are securely attached before every
journey and also during long journeys. Retighten the quick-tightening
devices if necessary. Repeat these checks at regular intervals,
regardless of road surface conditions and at the latest after
1,552.5 miles (2,500 km) of continuous use.
Important
When equipment is fitted to the basic carrier bars (e.g. roofbox, ski
rack), depending on the vehicle equipment, make sure that:
the panorama sliding sunroof can be fully raised at the rear
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the tailgate can be fully opened
•
1. Distance from groove to groove
Fitting attachments to the basic carrier bars
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in the same way as front
1. Fold down cover caps (8) on both sides and lock them with key (4).
2. Pull out cover strips (3), if present.
Important
Do not subject covers which have been folded down to any loads.
This may damage the covers or cause them to break.
3. Push the attachment bracket into slot (12).
Further information can be found in the installation instructions of the
respective attachments to be fitted to the basic carrier bars.
Mounting the cover strip
If no additional equipment is fitted to the basic carrier bars, cover
strips (3) should be fitted in order to reduce wind noise.
1. Place cover strip (3) on the basic carrier bar and push into
Removing the basic carrier bars
1. Unlock cover (8) with key (4) and fold up.
2. Pull quick-tightening device (9) in the direction of the arrow and turn
3. Remove the basic carrier bars from the roof rails.
4. Turn quick-tightening device (9) clockwise until a resistance can be
5. Push quick-tightening device (9) in the opposite direction to the
6. Fold down covers (8) on both sides and lock them with key (4). If
Note
Store the basic carrier bars in a clean and safe place.
Mercedes-Benz recommends you use the transport and stowage bag for
basic carrier bars.
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groove (12).
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counter-clockwise as far as it will go.
felt.
arrow and engage it in position.
cover (8) cannot be closed, slightly turn quick-tightening device (9).
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