Features
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Controls in detail
Make sure that:
O the securing bolts for the roof rack are
tightened to a torque of
6.0 – 7.4 lb-ft (8 – 10 Nm) in the sliding
blocks provided
O the bolts do not make contact with the
rails when tightened
O the sliding blocks are not positioned
near the plastic caps
O the sliding blocks have the correct
cross-section
O the securing rails are free of dirt on the
inside
O the securing bolts are retightened
evenly after approximately 300 miles
(500 km)
! Only install roof racks that have been
approved or recommended for Sprinters. These
are available at any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
This will help to avoid damage to the vehicle.
! If you wish to retrofit securing rails, have
them installed at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
You could otherwise damage the vehicle.
Observe the instructions in the "Opera-
tion" section (
e page 148).
Storage compartments above the wind-
shield
Example on the left-hand side
1 Storage compartment
! It is permissible to load the right- and left-
hand storage compartments up to a maximum of
5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) each.
Storage compartment above the roof
trim
You can load stowage space : on vehi-
cles with a partition from the load compart-
ment.
! The entire storage compartment is permit-
ted to hold a maximum load of 66 lbs (30 kg).
Do not store high, bulky loads in the storage
compartment. You could otherwise damage the
roof trim in the event of sudden braking.
Storage compartments in the doors
You can use these storage compartments
for the safe storage of small and light
items.
Trailer towing
Features
Interior storage compartments
G Warning
Only load the storage compartments in such
a way that occupants cannot be injured
by their contents in the event of an accident,
braking or a sudden change in direction.
For this reason, do not transport heavy,
bulky, pointed or sharp-edged objects in the
storage spaces or compartments.