2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS55AMG Owner's Manual

248 Controls in detailLoading1Hook and loop fastener
Unfasten hook and loop fastener1.

Pull ski sack into passenger compart-
ment and unfold.

Open the front storage compartment in
the rear center console (
page 256).

Remove the cup holder (
page 256).1Button

Open the trunk.

Press button1.
The flap opens in direction of arrow.

From trunk, slide skis into ski sack.Warning!
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The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs
of skis. Do not load the ski sack with other
objects.
Always fasten the ski sack securely. In an
accident, an unfastened ski sack can cause
injury to vehicle occupants.


249 Controls in detail
Loading
1Strap
Tighten strap1 by pulling at the loose
end (arrow) until the skis in the ski sack
are tightly secured.1Cover

With insert or cup holder removed, fold
cover1 upward.1Hook
2Eye

Connect hook1 to eye2 located in
the front storage compartment in the
rear center console.

Tighten strap by pulling at the loose
end (arrow).

250 Controls in detailLoadingUnloading and folding
Loosen both straps.

Disconnect hook1 from eye2.

Unload skis.

Close flap in trunk.

Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise.

Place folded ski sack inside recess of
backrest.

Fasten hook and loop fastener

Close ski sack compartment cover.Removal of ski sack
For removal of the ski sack, we recom-
mend that you contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Cargo tie-down hooks
Four hooks are located in the trunk.
Carefully secure cargo by applying
even load on all hooks with rope of suf-
ficient strength to hold down the cargo.
Always follow loading instructions
(page 247).
Warning!
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Never drive vehicle with trunk open while
the ski sack is removed. Deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior, resulting in unconsciousness and
death.iTo prevent unauthorized persons from
access to the trunk, always close the
cover.

251 Controls in detail
Useful features
Useful features
Storage compartments Glove box
1Unlocked
2Locked
3Glove box lid releaseOpening and closing the glove box

Press glove box lid release3 to open.
The glove box lid opens downward.

Push lid up to close.
Locking and unlocking the glove box

Insert mechanical key (
page 402)
into the glove box lock.

Turn the mechanical key to position2
to lock or to position1 to unlock the
glove box.
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage 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.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.

252 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment in the center
console (no CD changer* installed)
1Opening/closing button
Press button1 to open.
The control panel swings out upwards
and the storage compartment extends
out.

Press button1 to close.Storage compartment under center
armrest
1Button to open storage compartment
2Cover
Opening

Press button1 right or left and fold
the cover2 sideward.
iThe storage compartment closes
automatically after approximately
30 seconds.
Never place any medications in the
storage compartment. If there is a pow-
er failure, the storage compartment
cannot be opened.
iThe Roadside Assistance button•
and the Information button¡ are
located below the cover2.

253 Controls in detail
Useful features
Rear storage compartment in the rear
center console
1Socket (
page 259)
2Cover

Slide cover2 back.Storage compartment in the rear arm-
rest

Press the handle upwards and fold the
rear armrest up.Storage compartment under the driv-
er’s seat
1Tab

Pull tab1 upward.

Fold the covering forward.
!Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage
it.

254 Controls in detailUseful featuresRuffled storage bags
Ruffled storage bags are located on the
back of the front seats.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.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
parcel net. In an accident, during hard brak-
ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
The ruffled storage bag cannot protect
transported goods in the event of an acci-
dent.
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. In an accident, during hard brak-
ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.

255 Controls in detail
Useful features
Cup holders Cup holder in the center console
Extending the cup holder

Briefly press mark on cup holder.
The cup holder automatically extends
upward.
Retracting the cup holder

Press mark on cup holder and push cup
holder in until it engages.
Warning!
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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 injury. Liquids
spilled on vehicle equipment may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
The cup holder must be extended when in
use with bottles.
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.
Objects thrown around in the vehicle interi-
or may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.