287 Controls in detail
Loading and storing
Cup holders
Cup holder in front center console
1Cup holderCup holder in rear center armrest
1Release button
2Cup holder
Opening: Pull down the armrest.
Pull the release catch and swing the
armrest storage compartment cover
upward.
Press release button1.
Cup holder2 swing out and open au-
tomaticaly.
Warning!G
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip-
ment, 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 occu-
pants 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 holders
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, vehi-
cle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior.
Objects thrown around in the vehicle interi-
or may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
iYou can now close the armrest storage
compartment.
420 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
First aid kit
Depending on the equipment configura-
tion, the first-aid kit will be located either in
the open storage department in the trunk
or behind the cover panel on the left-hand
side of the trunk.
1Rotary handle
2Cover
Opening: Turn the handle1 counter-
clockwise.
Fold the cover2 downward.
Remove the first aid kit.Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage
bowl, Minispare wheel
The vehicle jack, Minispare wheel, vehicle
tool kit, and the luggage bowl are stored in
the compartment underneath the trunk
floor.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit includes:
One towing eye bolt
One wheel wrench
Collapsible wheel chock
One pair of gloves
iCheck expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and replace
missing/expired items.
