2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 Owner's Manual

264 Controls in detailLoading
One after the other, engage the two
mounting hooks2 in the holder1.

Push both mounting hooks2 forward
into holder1.
Tightening partition net
Installation behind the front seats1Tie-down hook
2Ring
Installation behind the rear seats1Tie-down hook
2Ring
Insert tie-down hook1 in rings2.Removing partition net

Disengage tie-down hooks1 from
rings2.

Remove mounting hooks2
(page 263) from holder1
(page 263).

Roll up and close the partition net.

Store partition net behind rear seat
bench.iWhen storing the partition net after
use, press the red button on the
partition net bar to fold in.

265 Controls in detail
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Cargo compartment cover*
1Handle
Closing cover
Pull cargo compartment cover back by
handle1 until it engages into its
anchorages on the left and right side.
Opening cover

Disengage cover and guide retraction
by its handle1.Removing cover
2Button
3Mounting sleeve

Open the cover (
page 265).

Press button2 and push mounting
sleeve3 inward against spring pres-
sure until it disengages.

Remove cover from mounts.Installing cover

Place left side of cover in left mount.

Position right side of cover over right
mount.

Press button2, releasing mounting
sleeve3 to slide into mount.

Make sure the cargo compartment cov-
er blind is securely fastened.
Cargo management system*
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo
management system and accompanying
accessories which enables you to utilize
your cargo compartment in a variety of
ways. You can store the cargo manage-
ment system in the pouch that comes with
the vehicle.
iThe pouch and the telescoping rod are
located under the cargo compartment
floor.

266 Controls in detailLoading1Cargo rails
Inserting the mounting elements into
the cargo rails
1Cargo rail
2Mounting elementYou can move the mounting element2 to
various engaging points on the
cargo rail1 and fix it in place.
These engaging points are located
2 inches apart from one another on the
cargo rail and are indicated by markings.

Turn mounting element2 toL.

Insert mounting element2 in cargo
rail1.

Turn mounting element2 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
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.

267 Controls in detail
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Turn mounting element2 in the cargo
rail toN.

Insert cargo tie-down ring1 into
mounting element2.

Turn mounting element2 until it en-
gages in the ‹position.
You should be able to feel the mounting
element engage in the cargo rail.Belt reel
1Belt reel
2Mounting element
3Locking button

Insert two mounting elements2 into a
cargo rail.

Turn mounting element2 in the cargo
rail toN.

Insert belt reel1 into mounting
element2.

Turn mounting element2 in the cargo
rail until it engages in the‹ posi-
tion.
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.

Press locking button3 on the belt
reel1 and pull cargo net out in direc-
tion of arrow.

Place load between the cargo net and
the side wall of the cargo compart-
ment.

Press locking button3 on belt
reel1. With the other hand, slowly
pull net over load until it is taut.
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 259).
iThe belt reel can be used to tighten
light-weight loads against the side wall
of the cargo compartment, thus secur-
ing them from slipping.

268 Controls in detailLoadingTelescoping rod
1Telescoping rod
2Mounting element

Insert one mounting element2 into
each cargo rail.

Turn mounting element2 in cargo rail
toN.

Insert telescoping rod1 into mount-
ing element2.

Turn mounting element2 in cargo rail
until it engages in the‹ position.
You should be able to feel the mounting
element engage in the cargo rail.Removing rear seat cushions
If your vehicle is equipped with the cargo
management system* you can remove the
rear seat cushions.
Removing the rear seat cushions will pro-
vide you with a larger, flat cargo compart-
ment.

Fold the seat cushions forward
(page 262).
1Release lever

Pull seat cushion release lever1 and
remove the seat cushion by pulling it
upward.
iThe telescoping rod can be used to
tighten the load against the rear seats
so as to secure it from slipping.

269 Controls in detail
Loading

Remove the head restraints
(page 131).

Fold the seat backrest forward
(page 262).
Roof rack*Roof rails
For further information, inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
!Leave the seat cushion hinge in this po-
sition. The upholstery could be dam-
aged if you fold the hinge back.
Warning!
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Take into consideration that when the roof
rack is loaded, the handling characteristics
are different from those when operating the
vehicles without the roof rack loaded.
The maximum roof load when using roof
rack systems is 220 lb (100 kg).
!Attach roof racks to the roof rails only.
Only use those roof racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model.
Follow manufacturer’s installation in-
structions.
The vehicle could otherwise be dam-
aged.

270 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage 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
2Glove box lid
Opening the glove box

Grab in recess and pull lid release1.
Glove box lid2 opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push glove box lid2 up 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.
Always use partition net when transporting
cargo. Partition net cannot secure hard or
heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob-
jects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
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.

271 Controls in detail
Useful features
1Unlocked
2Locked
Locking the glove box
Insert mechanical key (
page 435)
into the glove box lock and turn it to
position2.
Unlocking the glove box

Turn mechanical key in the glove box
lock to position1.Storage compartment in the center
console
Vehicles without ashtray*

Briefly press the front of the cover.
The cover opens automatically.Storage compartment (depending on
vehicle configuration)

Briefly press the front of the cover.
The cover opens automatically.