Mercedes-Benz B-Class hatchback 2022 Owner's Manual page 126

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
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so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell or front-passenger footwell.
Always fit the floor mats securely and as
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prescribed in order to ensure that there
is always sufficient clearance for the
pedals.
Do not use loose floor mats and do not
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lay multiple floor mats on top of one
another.
Vehicles with automatic front passenger airbag
shut-off: objects trapped under the front
passenger seat may interfere with the function of
the automatic front passenger airbag shut-off or
damage the system. Please observe the notes on
the function of the automatic front passenger air-
bag shut-off ( page 56).
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& WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury
when using the cup holder while the vehi-
cle is in motion
The cup holder cannot hold a container secure
while the vehicle is in motion.
If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is in
motion, the container may be flung around
and liquids could be spilled. The vehicle occu-
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You
could be distracted from traffic conditions and
you may lose control of the vehicle.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle
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is stationary.
Only use the cup holder for containers of
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the right size.
Always close the container, particularly if
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the liquid is hot.
* NOTE Damage to the cup holder
When the rear armrest is folded back the cup
holder could become damaged.
Only fold the rear armrest back when the
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cup holder is closed.
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* NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to
body weight
When folded out, the rear armrest can be
damaged by body weight.
Do not sit or support yourself on the rear
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seat armrest.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to an open
load compartment floor
If you drive with the load compartment floor
open, objects could be flung around and hit
vehicle occupants as a result. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the load compartment floor
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before a journey.
& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from the
hot cigarette lighter
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.