Mercedes-Benz E-Class Quiz
Stowing and Useful Information. Storage Options

Roof rack

In this manual: Stowing and Useful Information. Storage Options
Introduction — 5At a glance — 6Safety — 25Opening and Closing — 17Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 12Lights and windshield wipers — 11Climate Control — 11Driving and parking — 44On-board computer and displays — 29Stowing and Useful Information. Good to Know — 1Stowing and Useful Information. Storage Options — 10Stowage and convenience features. Convenience features — 7Maintenance and care — 11Roadside assistance — 13Wheels and tires — 13Technical data — 13
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The roof rack of the Mercedes E-Class (4th generation, W212, 2009–2016) allows you to use additional storage space safely. This section explains important information on safe installation and loading so that driving characteristics remain optimal even when the roof is fully loaded. The use of approved roof rack systems is recommended.

Important Safety Notes

WARNING

Loading the roof raises the vehicle's center of gravity and changes the handling characteristics. If you exceed the maximum roof load, driving characteristics as well as steering and braking behavior are severely impaired. There is a risk of accident!

Always observe the maximum roof load and adjust your driving style accordingly.

NOTE

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use only roof racks that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. These help prevent vehicle damage.

Stow the cargo on the roof rack so that the vehicle is not damaged even while driving.

Make sure that when the roof rack is installed

  • you can fully raise the sliding sunroof/panoramic sliding sunroof, depending on vehicle equipment
  • you can fully open the trunk lid/tailgate
  • the roof antenna is not touched by the roof rack.

To avoid damaging or scratching the covers when opening them, do not use metallic or hard objects.

You can find the maximum roof load in the "Technical Data" chapter.

An improperly secured roof rack or improperly loaded roof may come loose from the vehicle. Always observe the roof rack manufacturer's installation instructions.

Attaching the roof rack (sedan)

Dachträger befestigen (Limousine)

Vehicles with steel roof or sliding sunroof (illustration)

Dachträger befestigen (Limousine)

Vehicles with panoramic sliding sunroof

The coverscarefully open in the direction of the arrow.

The coversflip up.

Attach the roof rack only at the mounting points under the covers.

Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.

Attaching the roof rack (estate/wagon)

Attach the roof rack to the roof rails.

Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.

The roof rack of the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) enables safe transport of additional cargo. Whether bicycles, skis or luggage boxes, the roof rack provides a stable base and is easy to install.

Observing the maximum roof load and proper attachment are essential for safe handling. Mercedes-Benz demonstrates here how intelligent technology and safety awareness work together.

This way, the E-Class lives up to its premium standard even with a fully loaded roof.

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