2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON Owner's Manual

272 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments Glove box
1Glove box lid release
2Compartment for mobile
phone/glasses
Opening the glove box

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

Push glove box lid up to close.Storage compartment in the center
console (no CD changer* installed)
1Opening/closing button

Press button1 to open.
The control panel swings out upward
and the storage compartment extends
out.

Press button1 to close.
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 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.
iClose the compartment for glasses2
first before closing the glove box.
iNever place any medications in the
storage compartment. If there is a pow-
er failure, the storage compartment
cannot be opened.

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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.
Warning!
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Do not place objects with a combined
weight of more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) into the
ruffled storage bag. Otherwise, the Occu-
pant Classification System OCS (
page 81)
may not be able to properly approximate the
occupant weight category.
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. In an accident, during
hard braking, 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.

274 Controls in detailUseful featuresParcel 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.
Cup holders
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.
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 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 holder
closed. An open cup holder may cause injury
to you or others when contacted during
braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci-
dent.

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Storage compartment with cup holder
in the center armrest
The storage compartment in the center
armrest contains a removable dual cup
holder.
Opening storage compartment
1Cover
Slide cover1 in direction of arrow.2Dual cup holder
3Telephone* compartment
Closing storage compartment

Slide cover1 back.
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 to in-
crease storage space and for cleaning.
Clean the cup holder only with clear,
lukewarm water.
Make sure to insert the cup holder in
the guides when reinstalling it
(page 276).

276 Controls in detailUseful featuresRemoving cup holder
1Dual cup holder
2Locking pins
Move both locking pins2 in direction
of arrows.

Take cup holder1 out upward.Reinstalling cup holder
3Locking pins

Insert cup holder.

Move both locking pins3 in direction
of arrows.Rear cup holder

Briefly press the front of the rear arm-
rest.
The cup holder extends automatically.

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Cup holder in the folding third row
bench seat
Briefly press the front of the cup
holder.
The cup holder unlocks.

Pull the cup holder until it engages.
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.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.

278 Controls in detailUseful featuresReinstalling 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.
Cigarette lighterThe cigarette lighter is located in the
center 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.
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.

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Power outlet
The power outlet is located in the rear pas-
senger compartment.
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).

Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).
Heated steering wheel*
The steering wheel heating warms up the
leather area of the steering wheel.
The stalk is on the lower left-hand side of
the steering wheel.
1Indicator lamp
2Switching off
3Switching on
!The lighter socket can be used to ac-
commodate 12V DC electrical acces-
sories (up to a maximum of 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 in your vehicle whenever
possible.
iThe power outlet can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical ac-
cessories (e.g. air pump, auxiliary
lamps) up to a maximum of 180 W.
An additional power outlet is located on
the left side in the cargo compartment.