Mercedes Benz 2003 e 320 User Manual

The total load weight including vehicle oc-
cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex-
ceed the vehicle capacity weight indicated 
on the certification tag which can be found 
on the left door pillar.

The handling characteristics of a fully load-
ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis-
tribution. 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.

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 al-
ways be kept as low as possible since it in-
fluences the handling characteristics of 
the vehicle.

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Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible.

In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown 
around inside the vehicle and can cause in-
jury to vehicle occupants unless the items 
are securely fastened in the vehicle.

To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care 
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car-
go in the trunk if possible. Do not pile lug-
gage or cargo higher than the seat backs. 
Do not place anything on the shelf below the 
rear windows.

Never drive vehicle with trunk open. Deadly 
carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter ve-
hicle interior resulting in unconsciousness 
and death.