Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon, Owner'S Manual

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Always be particularly careful when in
the vicinity of the tailpipe and tailpipe
trims and supervise children very
closely when in this area.
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Before any contact, allow the car parts
to cool down.
The driving characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in
mind when loading the vehicle:
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never exceed the permissible gross mass or
the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
Information can be found on the vehicle iden‐
tification plate (
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page 477).
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the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
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always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
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secure the load using the tie-down eyes and
distribute the load evenly.
Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior
Overview of the front stowage compart‐
ments
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Stowage compartment in the doors
2 Stowage/telephone compartment in the
armrest with multimedia connections and
stowage compartment, e.g. for an MP3
player
3 Stowage compartment in the front centre
console with a USB port (depending on the
vehicle's equipment)
4 Glove box
Locking and unlocking the glove box
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Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock‐
wise 2 (to lock) or anti-clockwise 1 (to
unlock).
116 Seats and stowing