2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG warning

206 Controls in detail
Loading
Roof rack
This vehicle is not intended to carry items
on its roof. Thus roof rails and any
roof-mounted devices must not be used.Expanding cargo compartment
To expand the cargo compartment, you
can fold forward the left and right section

of the rear seat backrest

of the rear seat bench
separately.
For more information, see “Split rear seat
bench” (
page 206).
Split rear seat bench
Warning!G
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident.
Warning!G
Always lock seat backrest in its upright
position when rear seat bench is occupied
by passengers, or cargo is being carried
behind the rear seat bench.
To help avoid personal injury from smaller
objects being thrown around in the occu-
pant compartment during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net*
when transporting cargo (
page 210).
Always use the cargo tie down rings
(
page 209).
Warning!G
Failure to assure that seat benches and seat
backrests are locked into place could result
in an increased chance of injury in an acci-
dent.
Never place hands under seat or near any
moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
For safety reasons, the rear seat bench
must only be adjusted when the vehicle is
stationary.
Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon-
sciousness and death.
!Before folding the rear seat backrest and
the rear seat bench forward, be sure that all
containers in the rear cup holder are removed.

207 Controls in detail
Loading
1Release lever for seat backrest section
2Release lever for seat bench sectionFolding seat backrest forward
Remove the head restraints
(
page 111).
Pull release lever1 in direction of
arrow and fold the seat backrest
forward until it locks into place.
Folding seat bench forward
Fold the seat backrest forward
(
page 207).
Pull release lever2 in direction of
arrow and fold the seat bench
(together with the seat backrest)
forward.Returning seat bench and seat
backrest to original position
Fold the seat bench (together with the
seat backrest) rearward until it locks
into place.
Pull release lever1 and raise the seat
backrest until it locks into place.
Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on the seat backrest.
Install the head restraints
(
page 111).
Warning!G
Failure to assure that seat benches and seat
backrests are locked into place could result
in an increased chance of injury in an acci-
dent.

208 Controls in detail
Loading
Loading instructions
Load distribution
The gross vehicle weight which is the
weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools,
spare wheel, installed accessories, pas-
sengers and luggage/cargo must never
exceed the load limit and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle as
specified on the certification label located
on the driver’s door B-pillar (
page 412).
In addition, the load must be distributed in
such a way so that the weight on each axle
never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle.
The GVWR and GAWR for your vehicle are
indicated on the certification label which
can be found on the driver’s door B-pillar
(
page 412).
For more information, see “Tire and Load-
ing Information” (
page 281).
Warning!G
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using cargo tie-down
rings and fastening materials appropriate
for the weight and size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items will be
thrown around inside the vehicle, and can
cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the
items are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon-
sciousness and death.

209 Controls in detail
Loading
The handling characteristics of a fully
loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended
to load the vehicle according to the illustra-
tions shown, with the heaviest items being
placed towards the front of the vehicle.
Please pay attention to and comply with
the following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:

Always place items being carried
against front or rear seat backrests,
and fasten them as securely as
possible.

The heaviest portion of the cargo
should always be kept as low as possi-
ble against front or rear seat backrests.

Always pad off sharp edges.For additional safety when transporting
cargo while the rear seats are unoccupied,
fasten the outer seat belts crosswise into
the opposite side buckles.
Cargo tie-down rings
iThe cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects. The expanded cargo com-
partment (
page 206) should only be used for
items which do not fit in the cargo compartment
alone.
Warning!G
While the partition net* (page 210) will
help protect you from smaller objects, it
cannot prevent the movement of large,
heavier objects into the passenger compart-
ment in an accident.
Such items must be properly secured using
the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo com-
partment floor.

210 Controls in detail
Loading
Your vehicle is equipped with four cargo
tie-down rings located in the cargo com-
partment floor.
1Cargo tie-down ringsCarefully secure cargo by applying even
load on all cargo tie-down rings with rope
of sufficient strength to hold down the
cargo.Partition net* (MB Accessory)
Warning!G
Make sure the partition net is properly
engaged at top and bottom position and the
tightening belts are securely fastened.
Never use a damaged partition net.
To help avoid personal injury from smaller
objects being thrown around in the occu-
pant compartment during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net
when transporting cargo.
The partition net cannot prevent the move-
ment of large, heavier objects into the pas-
senger compartment in an accident. Such
items must be properly secured using the
cargo tie-down rings (
page 209) in the
cargo compartment floor.

215 Controls in detail
Useful features
Useful features
Storage compartments
Glove box
1Glove box lid release
2Glove box lidOpening the glove box
Pull glove box lid release1 in
direction of arrow.
Glove box lid2 opens downward.
Closing the glove box
Push glove box lid2 up to close.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put
luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment
if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo
higher than the seat backrests.
Always use partition net* when transporting
cargo. Partition net* cannot secure hard or
heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during

braking

vehicle maneuvers

an accident
Warning!G
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident.
iThe glove box is illuminated with SmartKey
in starter switch position1 or2 when opening
the lid.

217 Controls in detail
Useful features
Opening the storage/telephone* tray
Press button1 and lift up armrest
cover.
Closing the storage/telephone* tray
Lower armrest cover until it engages in
lock.
Opening the storage compartment
Press button2 and lift up armrest
cover.
Closing the storage compartment
Lower armrest cover until it engages in
lock.Storage box in front of armrest
1Storage box cover
Opening the storage box
Slide storage box cover1 backward.
Closing the storage box
Slide storage box cover1 forward.Ruffled storage bags
iLocated in the cover of the storage/tele-
phone* tray is a storage area for small items
such as checks.
iIn the storage compartment there is a
storage area for up to three CDs.
Warning!G
The ruffled storage bag is intended for
storing light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
ruffled storage bag. In an accident, during
hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they
could be thrown around inside the vehicle
and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
The ruffled storage bag cannot protect
transported goods in the event of an
accident.

218 Controls in detail
Useful features
Ruffled storage bags are located on the
front seat backrests.
1Ruffled storage bagParcel net in front passenger footwellA small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.
1Parcel net
Warning!G
The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could
be thrown around inside the vehicle and
cause injury to vehicle occupants.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
!When large objects are stored in the parcel
net, do not slide the seat fully forward, it could
damage them.