Mercedes-Benz S 430 Operator's Manual page 246

Controls in detail
Useful features
Storage compartment below the front
armrest
Depending on vehicle model and configu-
ration, your vehicle is equipped with a stor-
age compartment below the front armrest.
The storage compartment below the front
armrest is illuminated with the exterior
lamps switched on.
The buttons are located under the cushion
of the armrest.
1 Button to open storage compartment
2 Button to open storage tray
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Opening storage compartment
Press button 1 and lift the armrest lid.
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The storage compartment can be heat-
ed or cooled.
The compartment can get very warm
due to its confined space. When storing
heat-sensitive objects in the compart-
ment, close the air vent ( page 203)
while heating the passenger compart-
ment.
!
Do not obstruct the air vent in the stor-
age compartment.
Opening storage tray
The tray contains a coin holder.
Press button 2 and lift the armrest.
!
Do not store any objects under the
storage tray.
Do not let bank cards, credit cards, or
other cards with a magnetic strip come
near the storage tray, as a magnet built
into the tray could erase or change the
information on the card.