Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 260

Stowage areas
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is a universal interface for portable audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod
(see the separate Audio or COMAND
Operating Instructions).
Stowage compartment under the front
seats
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WARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the
stowage compartment, the cover may not be
able to restrain the items. Items may be
thrown out of the stowage compartment and
hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objects in the trunk.
The maximum permissible load of the
stowage compartment is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg).
To open: pull handle : up and fold
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cover ; forwards.
Stowage space in the rear
Stowage compartment in the rear
! Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the
armrests when they are folded out as you
could damage them.
! Close the cover of the stowage
compartment before folding the rear seat
armrest back into the seat backrest.
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or MP3 player
To open: fold down seat armrest ;.
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Fold cover : of the armrest upwards.
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Stowage net
Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the left-hand side
of the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (
Rear bench seat through-loading
feature
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold
forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
The vehicle occupant would thereby be
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pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
Objects or loads in the trunk cannot be
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restrained by the seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
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