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holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets cannot always retain all
objects they contain.
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 thrown around in such
situations.
Always make sure that objects do not
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protrude 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 heavy, hard,
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pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the boot.
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. Observe the notes on the
function of the automatic front passenger airbag
shutoff (
page 53).
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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.
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* 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.
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