2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON warning

253 Controls in detail
Loading

Turn mounting element 2 toL.

Insert mounting element 2 in cargo
rail 1.

Turn mounting element 2 until it en-
gages in the‹ position.
You should be able to feel the mounting
element engage in the cargo rail.Inserting the cargo tie-down ring in the
mounting element
1Cargo tie-down ring
2Mounting element

Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo
rail toN.

Insert cargo tie-down ring 1 into
mounting element 2.

Turn mounting element 2 until it en-
gages in the‹ position.
Y o u s h o u l d b e a b l e t o f e e l t h e m o u n t i n g
element engage in the cargo rail.
iYou can turn the mounting element in
the cargo rail to four positions:
‹To lock the mounting element.
NTo insert or remove the cargo
tie-down ring, the belt reel or
the telescoping rod.
LTo insert or remove the mount-
ing element.
STo move the mounting element
to the next engaging point.
Warning!
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The cargo tie-down rings should be subject
to equal loads. Make sure to comply with
the information provided in the loading in-
structions (
page 250).

255 Controls in detail
Loading

Insert one mounting element 2 into
each cargo rail.

Turn mounting element 2 in cargo rail
toN.

Insert telescoping rod 1 into mount-
ing element 2.

Turn mounting element 2 in cargo rail
until it engages in the‹ position.
You should be able to feel the mounting
element engage in the cargo rail.Storage box in cargo compartment
(Canada only)
1Storage boxWarning!
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When you are using the storage box in the
cargo compartment, the backrests of the
seats in front of it must be completely en-
gaged to the rear, and the twin roller blind
must be installed.
Do not exceed the storage box’s maximum
load of 44 lbs (20 kg), as it could otherwise
become detached during an accident or
sharp braking maneuvers, and could injure
you or other passengers.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.

256 Controls in detailLoadingInstalling the storage box
Fold rear seat backrests forward
(page 247).

Insert storage box from behind into
cargo compartment with the opening
pointing in the direction of travel.

Press locking hooks of storage box into
the space between the rear seat back-
rest and the cargo compartment.

Fold rear seat backrest to the rear
(page 248).
Loading the storage box

Fold rear seat backrests forward
(page 247).

Fill storage box with cargo through the
opening on the front side.

Fold rear seat backrest to the rear
(page 248).
Removing the storage box

Fold rear seat backrests forward
(page 247).

Slide locking hooks of storage box for-
ward out of the retainers.

Pull storage box to the rear and remove
it from cargo compartment.

Fold rear seat backrest to the rear
(page 248).
Twin roller blind
The twin roller blind contains a cargo net
and a luggage cargo compartment.
It is located on the seat backrest of the
rear bench seat.
Cargo net
iThe storage box is additionally held in
place from above by the twin roller
blind.
iThe storage box in the cargo compart-
ment is covered by the rear bench seat
and can hold a maximum of 44 lbs
(20 kg) cargo.
Warning!
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The cargo net cannot hold back heavy loads.
The transported load should therefore al-
ways be tied down.
Objects which are insufficiently secured
could otherwise injure you if they are thrown
around in the event of an accident, during
hard braking or steering maneuvers.

259 Controls in detail
Useful features
Useful features
Storage compartments Parcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.Glove box
1Glove box lid release
2Compartment for mobile
phone / glasses
Opening the glove box

Push lid release1.
The glove box lid opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push lid up to close.
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
than the seat backs.
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
around and injuring vehicle occupants dur-
ing an accident.
Warning!
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The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.

261 Controls in detail
Useful features
Storage compartment in the rear cen-
ter console
Briefly press the top of the compart-
ment.
It extends automatically.Ruffled storage bags
Ruffled storage bags are located on the
back of the front seats.Storage compartment in the rear arm-
rest

Press the handle upward and fold the
armrest up.
Warning!
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The ruffled storage bag is intended for stor-
ing light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
ruffled storage bag.
The ruffled storage bag cannot protect
transported goods in the event of an acci-
dent.

262 Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holders
Depending on production date, your vehi-
cle is equipped with cup holders in either
the center console (
page 262) or in the
center armrest (
page 263).
Cup holder in the center console

Briefly press the marking in the back of
the cover.
The cover opens.

Briefly press marking on the cup hold-
er.
The cup holder extends automatically.
Warning!
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In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants, only use containers that
fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open con-
tainers and do not fill containers to a height
where the contents, especially hot liquids,
could spill during braking, vehicle maneu-
vers, or in an accident.
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 acci-
dent.
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. Ob-
jects thrown around in the vehicle interior
may cause an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
iThe cup holder can be removed for
cleaning. Clean the cup holder only
with clear, lukewarm water. Make sure
to insert the cup holder in the guides
when reinstalling it.

265 Controls in detail
Useful features
Ashtrays
Center console ashtray
Opening ashtray
Briefly press the marking on the bot-
tom of cover1.
The cover opens automatically.Removing ashtray insert

Secure vehicle from movement by set-
ting the parking brake. Move the gear
selector lever to positionN.
Now you have more room to take out
the insert.

Push sliding button2 to the right and
hold.

Grip and remove insert from ashtray
frame.Reinstalling ashtray insert

Install insert by pushing it back into
frame until it engages again.
Rear seat ashtray
Opening rear seat ashtray

Briefly press the top of the ashtray.
The cover opens automatically.
Warning!
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Remove front ashtray only with vehicle
standing still. Set the parking brake to se-
cure vehicle from movement. Move gear se-
lector lever to positionN. With gear selector
lever in positionN, turn off the engine.

266 Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
center console compartment in front of the
center armrest (
page 28).
1Cigarette lighter

Switch on the ignition.

Push in cigarette lighter1.
The lighter will pop out automatically
when hot.
12-V socket*
The socket is located in the rear of the cen-
ter console storage compartment.
The socket can be used for accessories up
to a maximum of 180 W.
Warning!
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Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and / or serious personal
injury.iThe lighter socket can be used to ac-
commodate electrical accessories up
to a maximum 85 W.
iAn additional socket is located on the
left side in the cargo compartment.