Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 314

To open: slide cover : forwards until it
X
engages.
To remove the insert: hold insert = by
X
the ribbing at the sides and lift it up ; and
out.
To refit the insert: press insert = into the
X
holder until it engages.
To close: press cover : briefly at the
X
front.
The cover moves back.
Ashtray in the rear-compartment centre
console
To open: briefly press cover ; at the top.
X
The ashtray opens.
To remove the insert: press release but-
X
ton = and lift the insert up and out.
To fit the insert: fit insert : from above
X
into the holder and press down into the
holder until it engages.
Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob.
Otherwise, you might burn yourself.
Make sure that children travelling in the vehi-
cle are not able to injure themselves on the
hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with it.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
To open: slide cover : forwards until it
X
engages.
Press in cigarette lighter ;.
X
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
To close: press cover : briefly at the
X
front.
The cover moves back.
12 V sockets
Points to observe before use
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as lamps or chargers
for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
X
lock.
Features
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