2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 Owner's Manual

272 Controls in detailUseful featuresArmrest storage compartment in the
front
A flat storage tray with a deeper storage
compartment underneath is located below
the armrest. Both can be opened
separately.
1Button to open storage tray
2Button to open storage compartment3Example storage compartment (incl.
coin holder)
Opening the storage tray

Pull button1 and lift up armrest.
Opening the storage compartment

Pull button2 and lift up armrest.Storage compartment in the rear cen-
ter console

Briefly press the front of the cover.
It extends automatically.

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Storage compartment in the rear arm-
rest
Fold down the rear armrest.

Press the handle upward and fold the
armrest up.Parcel net on the front seat backrest
1Parcel net
A small convenience parcel net is located
on each of the front seat backrests. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.
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The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Do not place more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) into
the parcel net on the back of the front pas-
senger seat. Otherwise, the OCS may not be
able to properly approximate the occupant
weight category.
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.

274 Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holders
Cup holder in front of armrest
1Cup holderCup holder in rear armrest
Opening cup holder

Pull the armrest down by its top
(page 275).

Briefly touch the cover in direction of
arrow.
The cup holder opens automatically.
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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 an ac-
cident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants
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 rear 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,
vehicle maneuvers, or 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.

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Closing cup holder
Slide cup holder in until it engages.
Removing and reinstalling cup holder
1Cup holder
2Cup holder bridge

Hold cup holder at its bridge2 and
pull out bridge in direction of arrow.

Pull cup holder1 out in direction of
arrow.

Insert the cup holder1 and then in-
sert bridge2.
Armrest in rear seat bench
Pull the armrest down by its top.
Ashtrays*
Center console ashtray
1Ashtray insert
2Cover plate
Opening the ashtray
Briefly touch cover plate2.
The ashtray opens automatically.
!Close the cup holder before folding the
armrest upwards.

276 Controls in detailUseful featuresRemoving ashtray insert
Grip the ashtray insert1 on the sides
and pull it out upwards.
Reinstalling ashtray insert

Install ashtray insert1.Rear center console ashtray
Cover plate for rear ashtrayOpening rear ashtray
Briefly touch cover plate.
The ashtray opens automatically.Removing rear ashtray insert

Grip the insert on the sides and pull it
out upwards.
Reinstalling rear ashtray insert

Install ashtray insert.

Close the ashtray.
Cigarette lighter

Switch on the ignition.

Push in cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter will pop out auto-
matically when hot.
!Close the ashtray in the rear center
console before folding the rear seat
bench.

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Cigarette lighter*
1Cigarette lighter
Switch on the ignition (
page 34).

Open the ashtray (
page 275).

Push in cigarette lighter1.
The cigarette lighter will pop out auto-
matically when hot.
12-V sockets
Power outlets are located in the front pas-
senger footwell, the rear passenger foot-
well, and the right-hand side of the cargo
compartment.
Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
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Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment may cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.iThe cigarette lighter socket can be
used to accommodate electrical acces-
sories up to a maximum of 180 W.
If the engine is off, and the cigarette
lighter is being used extensively, the
vehicle battery may become
discharged.
iThe power outlets can be used to
accommodate electrical consumers
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a
maximum of 240 W.
If the engine is off, the battery may be-
come discharged if used for long peri-
ods of time.

278 Controls in detailUseful featuresPower outlet in front passenger
footwell
Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).Power outlet in rear passenger footwell

Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).Power outlet in cargo compartment

Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).

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Floormats*
1Retainer pin
2Eyelet
Removing

Pull floormat off of retainer pins1.

Remove the floormat.
Installing

Lay down the floormat.

Press the floormat eyelets2 onto re-
tainer pins1.
Telephone*
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit, should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
The external antenna must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
for information on the installation of an ap-
proved external antenna. Refer to the radio
transmitter operation instructions regard-
ing use of an external antenna.
Warning!
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Whenever you are using floormats, make
sure there is enough clearance and that the
floormats are securely fastened.
Floormats should always be securely fas-
tend using eyelets
2
and retainer pins
1
.
Before driving off, check that the floormats
are securely in place and adjust them if nec-
essary. A loose floormat could slip and
hinder proper functioning of the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of
each other as this may impair pedal move-
ment.
iTo install or remove the floormat more
easily, move the driver’s seat or front
passenger seat as far to the rear as
possible (
page 39).
Warning!
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Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.