Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual page 111

always restrain the objects they contain in
the event of an accident.
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 tossed about in these or
similar situations.
Always make sure that objects do not
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project from stowage spaces, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
Close the lockable stowage spaces
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before starting a journey.
Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
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hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or
too large in the cargo compartment.
& WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury
when using the cup holder while the
vehicle is moving
The cup holder cannot secure containers
while the vehicle is moving.
If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is
moving, the container may be flung around
and liquids may 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 vehi‐
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cle is stationary.
Only use the cup holder for containers
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of the right size.
Close the container, particularly if the
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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
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the 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
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rear seat armrest.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to an open
cargo compartment floor
If you drive with the cargo 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 cargo compartment
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floor before a journey.
& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
hot cigarette lighter
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the ciga‐
rette lighter.