Mercedes-Benz S 500 Operator's Manual page 100

Trunk Lamp
1 Switching off
2 Switching on
Switch off (1) trunk lamp if the trunk is
to remain open for along period of
time. This prevents the vehicle battery
from being discharged.
The lamp switches on automatically,
when you open the trunk again the next
time.
When you switch off the trunk lamp,
the trunk lid handle will also retract. To
close the trunk lid by its handle, first
switch on (2) the trunk lamp.
Spare Wheel, Lug Wrench
1 Trunk floor
2 Strap
3 Luggage bowl
4 Lug wrench
Roll back the floor mat. Lift the trunk
floor (1) and engage strap (2) in the
eyelet on the edge of the trunk lid.
To remove the spare tire, turn luggage
bowl (3) to the left and remove.
First Aid Kit
1 Opening lid
The first aid kit is stored in the shelf
below the rear window.
Stowing Things in the Vehicle
Warning!
To help avoid personal injury during
a collision or sudden maneuver,
exercise care when stowing things.
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo
higher than the seat backs. Do not
place anything on the shelf below the
rear window.
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