2010 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 209

Useful features Storage bags G Warning! Storage bags are intended for storing lightweight items only. Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the storage bag. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Storage bags cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident. 207 Cup holder in front center console A cup holder : is located in the front center console. Storage bags are located on the back of the front seats. Cup holder in rear armrest X Useful features Cup holders G Warning! In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around in the vehicle interior may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Opening: Open rear armrest storage compartment (Y page 206). X Press release button :. Cup holder ; swings out and opens automatically. X Close rear armrest storage compartment. X Closing: Open rear armrest storage compartment (Y page 206). X Swing cup holder ; backward until it engages. X Close rear armrest storage compartment. ! Do not sit on or lean your body weight against the armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it. Z Controls in detail