2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 495

Controls in detail Loading and storing Storage compartments Storage compartments in the front passenger compartment To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo. 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 rear-window shelf. Never drive vehicle with trunk open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. Warning! G Glove box To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects. Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during braking vehicle maneuvers or an accident. 1 Glove box lid release 2 Unlocking glove box 3 Locking glove box The glove box can be unlocked and locked with the mechanical key ( page 671). Opening: Press glove box lid release 1. Closing: Push the lid up. i An overview of the storage compartments can be found on ( page 36). 494