Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual page 138

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 load compartment.
& WARNING Risk of accident from objects
in the driver's footwell and front-
passenger footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell and front-
passenger footwell may impede pedal travel
or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
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so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell or front-passenger footwell.
Always fit the floor mats securely and
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as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always sufficient clearance for
the pedals.
Do not use loose floor mats and do not
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lay multiple floor mats on top of one
another.
Vehicles with automatic front passenger air‐
bag 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
airbag shutoff ( page 48).
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& WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury
when using the cup holder while the
vehicle 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
occupants may come into contact with the
liquid and if it is hot, they could be scalded.
You could be distracted from traffic condi‐
tions and you may lose control of the vehicle.
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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.
Always close the container, particularly
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if 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
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the cup holder is closed.
* 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.