Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual page 116

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 as
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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 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. Please observe the notes on
the function of the automatic front-passenger air-
bag shutoff ( page 49).
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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.
* NOTE Damage to the cup holder
The cup holder can be damaged when folding
back the rear seat armrest. When open, the
cup holder can be damaged by body weight.
The rear seat armrest can only be folded
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back when the cup holder is closed.
Do not sit or support yourself on the cup
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holder when it is open.
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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 rear
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seat armrest.
* NOTE Damage to the handle in the boot
floor
If the handle in the boot is left protruding, the
handle may be damaged.
Before closing the boot lid, detach the
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handle and press it down closed again.
* 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.