Mercedes-Benz 260 E 124 1988, Owner'S Manual

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First Aid Kit
The first aid kit is stored in the shelf
below the rear window.
Stowing Things in the Vehicle
W arning!
To help avoid personal injury dur­
ing a collision or sudden maneuver,
exercise care when stowing things.
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or
cargo higher than the seat backs.
Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.
Storage Com partment Below Trunk
Floor
Roll back the trunk floor mat. Reach
into the cut-out and lift up cover.
Spare W heel, Jack, Vehicle Tool Kit
The spare wheel, jack and tool kit are
stored in a com partm ent below the
hinged trunk floor (
1
).
Roll back the floor mat, lift the trunk
floor (
1
) and engage strap (
2
) in the
trunk lid.
To remove the spare tire, turn luggage
bowl (3) to the left and lift up.
The hinged door can also be removed
com pletely by raising the door to ap­
proximately 45°, lifting it slightly at the
hinged side and pulling it out to the
rear.
W arning!
The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking up the vehicle at the jack tu­
bes built into either side of the ve­
hicle. Use the jack only to lift the
vehicle during a wheel change.
Never get beneath the vehicle while
it is supported only by the jack.
Keep hands and feet away from the
area under the lifted tire. Jack
stands must be used when working
under the vehicle. Always set park­
ing brake before raising vehicle
with the jack. For details, refer to
“Changing W heels”.
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