Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2022 Owner's Manual page 153

150 Seats and stowing
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
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pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the boot.
Observe the notes on the cup holders.
Vehicles with automatic front passenger airbag
shutoff: objects trapped under the front
passenger seat may interfere with the function of
the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff or
damage the system. Please observe the notes on
the function of the automatic front passenger air-
bag shutoff ( page 58).
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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 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.
* NOTE Damage to the stowage compart-
ment under the ashtray due to intense
heat
The stowage compartment under the ashtray
is not heat resistant and could be damaged if
you rest a lit cigarette on it.
Make sure that the ashtray is fully
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engaged.
& 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.
In addition, flammable materials may ignite if:
you drop the hot cigarette lighter
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a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
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objects, for example