2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Interior

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Va n i t y m i r r o r s 1Illuminated vanity mirror
Front seats:
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting (2),
the lamp (4) can be switched on by opening the
cover (3).
Slide the mirror to the left or right for a normal or
magnified image.
Fold the cover down to close the vanity mirror.
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Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 5Illuminated vanity mirror
Rear seats:
Touch the cover to lower the mirror. The lamp will
switch on automatically.
Close the cover and the lamp will go out.Interior
Storage compartments and armrests
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Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during 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.Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects. Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident.

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Glove box
1Unl ocked position
2Locked position
3Press to open
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the
mechanical key. See page 29 for instructions on how to
remove the mechanical key from the electronic key (e.g.
for valet parking service).4The glove box lid is equipped with a container (4)
for coins and small accessories.
To open, press the marking on the cover.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Storage compartments in the center console
5The storage space is located in the lower portion of
the center console.
Lower storage space
To o pen :
Slide the mark on the cover forward.
To cl os e:
Lightly press the mark on the cover forward. The cover
closes automatically.Storage compartment in front of armrest
6Storage compartment in front of armrest
To o p e n :
Touch the top of the cover lightly.
To c l o s e :
Lightly push the cover up until it engages in lock.
To remove the insert:
Grasp in the recess and pull out the insert.
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Storage compartment under the front
passenger’s seat
7Storage compartment under the front
passenger seatTo o p e n :
Press buttons (8) together and fold the lid down.
To c l o s e :
Fold the lid up until it engages.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Storage compartment below the front armrest
A coin holder is also located in the storage compartment
below the armrest.
Storage tray in the armrest
To open: Press button (9) and raise the armrest.
To close: Lower the armrest until it engages in lock.Note:
Vehicles with rear air conditioner:
Do not place any objects in the well under the storage
tray.
Storage space below the armrest
Vehicles without rear air conditioner:
To open: Press button (10) and raise the armrest.
To close: Lower the armrest until it engages in lock.
Note:
The storage compartment can be heated or cooled, see
page 175.
The compartment can get very warm due to its confined
space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the
compartment, close the air outlet while heating the
passenger compartment.
Do not obstruct the air outlet in the storage
compartment.

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Armrest with integrated storage compartment
(rear seat)
Pull down the armrest (12) by its strap.
To open, press the handle (13) and lift lid.
Before storing the armrest in the backrest, close its
storage compartment lid.Storage compartments in the rear passenger
compartment (Vehicles with individual seats)
Opening the storage space:
Slide the cover (14) back to open, forward to close.

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1Cup holder in front seat armrestTo o p e n :
Fold the cover to the side.
To c l o s e :
Fold the cover back.
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Wa r n i n g !
Keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place
only containers that fit into the cup holder to
prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height
where the contents could spill during vehicle
maneuvers, especially hot liquids.