Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

Cup holder
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To open: briefly press cover :.
X
The eyeglasses compartment opens down-
wards.
To close: press the eyeglasses compartment
X
into the overhead control panel until it
engages.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is
always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage net
You can use the stowage nets on the back of the
seat backrests to store small, lightweight items.
Observe the loading directions (
and the safety information about the stowage
spaces ( page 229).
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Sun visors
Overview
G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
Sun visor (example with illuminated vanity mirror)
Mirror light
:
; Retainer
= Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
Vanity mirror
?
Mirror cover
A
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
If you fold mirror cover A up and the key is in
position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock, mirror
light : lights up.
Glare from the side
Fold the sun visor down.
X
Pull the sun visor out of bracket ;.
X
Swing the sun visor to the side.
X
Cup holder
page 233)
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Important safety notes

G
WARNING
The cup holder cannot hold a container secure
whilst traveling. If you use a cup holder whilst
traveling, the container may be flung around
and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle occu-
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they may be scalded. You may
be distracted from the traffic conditions and
you could lose control of the vehicle. There is
a risk of an accident and injury.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is
stationary. Only use the cup holder for con-
tainers of the right size. Always close the con-
tainer, particularly if the liquid is hot.
!
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
Observe the loading guidelines ( page 233).
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