2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS55AMG center console

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).

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.

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.

256 Controls in detailUseful featuresRemoving the cup holder
Extend cup holder (
page 255).

Press mark on cup holder and remove
cup holder by pulling it upward.
Reinstalling the cup holder

Insert cup holder into opening.

Press mark on cup holder and press
cup holder downward until it engages.Cup holder in the rear center console
1Cover

Slide cover1 forward.
Removing cup holder1Cup holder
2Locking pin

Move pin2 in direction of arrow to un-
lock the cup holder.

With the cup holder unlocked, take cup
holder1 out upwards.
Reinstalling cup holder

Insert cup holder1.

Move pin2 against direction of arrow
to lock the cup holder.
iThe cup holder can be removed for
cleaning. Clean the cup holder with
clear, lukewarm water. !Make sure that the cup holder is cor-
rectly positioned in the guide while you
are reinstalling it. Otherwise the cup
holder can be damaged.
iThe cup holder can be removed for
cleaning. Clean the cup holder with
clear, lukewarm water.

257 Controls in detail
Useful features
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
Briefly press the front of the rear arm-
rest.
The cup holder extends automatically.
Ashtrays
Center console ashtray
1Cover
2Sliding button
Opening ashtray
Briefly press the marking on the bot-
tom of cover1.
The ashtray 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.Warning!
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Remove front ashtray only with vehicle
standing still. Set the parking brake to
secure vehicle from movement. Move gear
selector lever to positionN. With gear selec-
tor lever in positionN, turn off the engine.

259 Controls in detail
Useful features
The cigarette lighter is located in the cen-
ter console compartment in front of the
center armrest (
page 28).
1Cigarette lighter

Switch on the ignition (
page 36).

Push in cigarette lighter1.
The lighter will pop out automatically
when hot.
Power outlet
The power outlet is located in the rear stor-
age compartment in the rear center con-
sole.
1Power outlet
2Cover
Slide cover2 back.
!The lighter socket can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical
accessories (up to a maximum 85 W)
designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in
mind, however, that connecting acces-
sories to the lighter socket (for exam-
ple extensive connecting and
disconnecting, or using plugs that do
not fit properly) can damage the lighter
socket. With the socket damaged, the
lighter may no longer be able to be
placed in the heating (pushed-in) posi-
tion, or the lighter may pop out too ear-
ly with the lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette
lighter socket, we recommend con-
necting 12V DC electrical accessories
designed for use with a standard “ciga-
rette lighter” plug type to the 12V pow-
er outlets (
page 259) in your vehicle
whenever possible.
iThe power outlet can be used to ac-
commodate 12-V DC electrical acces-
sories (e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps)
up to a maximum 180 W.