Tightening torque for wheel bolts
Tyres Tightening torque
Steel wheel 180 Nm +/- 10 Nm
Light-alloy wheel 150 Nm +/- 10 Nm
Lashing points and carrier systems
Lashing points
!Observe the information regarding the
maximum load capacity of the individual lash-
ing points.
If you combine a number of lashing points to
secure a load, you must always take into ac-
count the maximum load capacity of the weak-
est lashing point.
When the brakes are fully applied, for example,
forces act which can be many times that of the
weight force of the load. Always use several
lashing points to distribute the load evenly.
You will find further information about
lashing points and lashing eyelets in the
“Operation”section (epage 219).
Lashing eyelets
The maximum tensile load of the lashing
eyelets is:
Lashing eyelet Permissible nomi-
nal tensile load
Crewbus 350 daN
21
Panel van 400 daN
21
21 Deviating country-specific requirements are met.
Seat/load rails
The maximum tensile load for the lashing
point on a seat/load rail is:
Lashing point Permissible nomi-
nal tensile load
Seat rail 400 daN
Load rails in cargo
floor
400 daN
Load rail on sidewall 100 daN
The values specified apply only to loads
resting on the floor of the load compart-
ment if:
Ithe load is secured to 2 lashing points
on the rail, and
Ithe distance to the next load securing
point on the same rail is approx. 1 m.
Roof racks and rear racks
GRisk of accident
If you have fitted roof rack systems, the ve-
hicle’s handling, steering and braking char-
acteristics may change due to the higher
centre of gravity. This is the case particu-
larly if the roof rack system is laden. Adapt
your driving style according to the vehicle
load.
Always follow the manufacturer’s installa-
tion instructions. An incorrectly secured
roof rack system and/or load could:
Iwork loose
Ifall off
and thereby endanger you and others.
Observe the maximum roof load and maxi-
mum roof rack system load. Loads trans-
ported on the roof must always be secured
with particular care.
The maximum load on the tailgate is 45 kg.
Do not allow the load, including passengers,
to exceed the permissible gross vehicle
weight or the permissible axle loads for your
vehicle.
Fit rail carriers in front of and behind the
middle prop.
Please note the maximum roof loads:
Technical data
Operating data
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