Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owner's Manual page 161

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
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they cannot be tossed about in these or
similar situations.
Always make sure that objects do not
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project from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
Close the lockable stowage spaces
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before starting a journey.
Always stow and secure objects that
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are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged,
fragile or too large in the boot.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of fire from placing
objects in the mobile phone stowage
compartment
If you place objects in the mobile phone
stowage compartment, they may heat up
excessively and even catch fire.
Do not place additional objects, espe‐
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cially those mode of metal, in the
mobile phone stowage compartment.
* NOTE Damage to objects caused by
placing them in the mobile phone stow‐
age compartment
If objects are placed in the mobile phone
stowage compartment, they may be dam‐
aged by electromagnetic fields.
Do not place credit cards, storage
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media or other objects sensitive to
electromagnetic fields in the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
* NOTE Damage to the mobile phone
stowage compartment caused by liquids
If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be
damaged.
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile
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phone stowage compartment.
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
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mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's
exterior aerial via the charging module.
The charging function and wireless connec‐
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tion of the mobile phone to the vehicle's
exterior aerial are only available if the ignition
is switched on.
Small mobile phones may not be able to be
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charged in every position of the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
Large mobile phones which do not rest flat in
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the mobile phone stowage compartment may
not be able to be charged or connected with
the vehicle's exterior aerial.
The mobile phone may heat up during the
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charging process. This depends on the appli‐
cations (apps) currently running.
To ensure more efficient charging and con‐
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nection with the vehicle's exterior aerial,
remove the protective cover from the mobile
phone. Protective covers which are designed
for wireless charging are excluded.
When charging, the mat should be used if
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possible.