Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon W223 2021 Owner's Manual page 137

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
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the
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knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette
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lighter is out of reach of children.
Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe
and tailpipe trims
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself.
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Always be particularly careful around the
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tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and super-
vise children especially closely in this
area.
Allow vehicle parts to cool down before
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touching them.
The driving characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind
when loading the vehicle:
never exceed the permissible gross mass or
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the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
Information can be found on the vehicle identi-
fication plate ( page 496).
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the load must not protrude above the upper
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edge of the seat backrests.
always place the load behind unoccupied
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seats if possible.
secure the load using the luggage net hooks.
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Distribute the load on the luggage net hooks
evenly.