Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual page 113

the function of the automatic front -passenger air
bag shutoff ( page 46).
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& WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury
when using the cup holder while the vehi-
cle 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 vehicle
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is stationary.
Only use the cup holder for containers of
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the right size.
Close the container, particularly if the
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liquid is hot.
* NOTE Damage to the cup holder
The cup holder can be damaged when folding
back the rear armrest. When open, the cup
holder can be damaged by body weight.
The rear armrest can only be folded back
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when the cup holder is closed.
Do not sit or support yourself on the cup
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holder when it is open.
* 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 rear
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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
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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 suffer burns if you touch the hot heat-
ing element or the hot socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can catch fire
if:
you drop the hot cigarette lighter.
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children e.g. hold the hot cigarette lighter
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to objects.
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 the reach of children.
Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.