2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R350 console tray

ContentsLoading .............................................. 279
Roof rack* .................................... 279
Loading instructions ..................... 280
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 281
Hooks ........................................... 282
Expanding cargo compartment .... 283
Cargo compartment cover blind* . 288
Partition net* ............................... 290
Useful features .................................. 294
Storage compartments................. 294
Parcel nets ................................... 298
Cup holders .................................. 299
Ashtrays* ..................................... 302
Cigarette lighter* ......................... 305
Power outlets ............................... 306
Rear center console* ................... 308
Telephone*................................... 310
Tele Aid* ...................................... 311
Garage door opener* ................... 320
Compass ...................................... 327
Floormats* ................................... 328
Infrared reflecting windshield* ..... 328
Operation......................................... 329
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 330
Driving instructions............................ 331
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 331
Drinking and driving ..................... 331
Pedals .......................................... 331
Power assistance ......................... 331
Brakes .......................................... 332
Driving off .................................... 333
Parking ......................................... 334
Tires ............................................. 334
Hydroplaning ................................ 335
Tire traction.................................. 335
Tire speed rating .......................... 336
Winter driving instructions ........... 337
Standing water ............................. 338
Passenger compartment .............. 338
Driving abroad.............................. 339
Control and operation of radio
transmitters ................................. 339
Catalytic converter ....................... 340
Emission control .......................... 340
Coolant temperature .................... 341At the gas station .............................. 342
Refueling ...................................... 342
Check regularly and before a
long trip ....................................... 343
Engine compartment ......................... 345
Hood ............................................ 345
Engine oil ..................................... 346
Transmission fluid level................ 350
Coolant level ................................ 351
Windshield / rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system* ....................................... 352
Tires and wheels................................ 353
Important guidelines .................... 353
Tire care and maintenance........... 354
Direction of rotation..................... 356
Loading the vehicle ...................... 356
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 363
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 365
Tire labeling ................................. 375
Load identification ....................... 380
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 380
Maximum tire load ....................... 382
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 382

30 At a glanceCenter consoleLower part
Item
Page
1
Storage compartment
296
2
Armrest storage tray re-
lease
296
3
Armrest storage compart-
ment release
296
4
Storage compartment
Ashtray with cigarette
lighter*
296
303
5
Cup holder
299
6
Card, ticket holder
Bottle opener
300
300

33 At a glance
Storage compartments
Item
Page
1
Parcel net in front passen-
ger footwell
298
2
Glove box/CD-changer*
294
3
Door pocket
4
Parcel net on front passen-
ger seat backrest
298
5
Door pocket
6
Cup holder
302
7
Third-row storage compart-
ment
298
8
Parcel net in cargo compart-
ment
299
9
First aid kit, vehicle tool kit,
spare wheel
454
a
Third-row storage compart-
ment
298
b
Cup holder
302
Item
Page
c
Door pocket
d
Parcel net on driver’s seat
backrest
298
e
Door pocket
f
Storage compartment in
center console
296
g
Storage compartment in
center console
Ashtray*
296
303
h
Cupholders
298
j
Front armrest storage com-
partments
296
k
Cup holders*
302
l
Rear armrest storage com-
partment*
297
m
Cup holders
Rear storage compartment
Rear seat ashtray*
301
297
304

296 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment in front center
console
1Cover
2Chrome label
Tab lightly on chrome label 2 of
cover1.
Cover 1 swings open.Additional storage compartment in
front center console
A storage compartment is located in front
of the armrest in the front center console.
The storage compartment also contains a
power outlet (
page 306).
1Cover
2Chrome label

Tab lightly on chrome label 2 of
cover1.
Cover 1 swings open.Front armrest storage compartments
Two storage compartments are located be-
low the armrest. Both can be opened sep-
arately.
1Button to open storage tray
2Button to open storage compartment
iIf your vehicle is equipped with a
smoking package*, the storage
compartment contains an ashtray with
cigarette lighter (
page 303) instead.

297 Controls in detail
Useful features
3Storage tray
4Coinholders
Opening the storage tray
Press button1 and lift up armrest.
Two coin holders 4 are located in
front of storage tray 3.
Opening the storage compartment

Press button2 and lift up armrest.Rear armrest storage compartment*
A storage compartment is located in the
armrest of the rear center console* be-
tween the second-row seats.

Press button under armrest and lift up
armrest.Rear storage compartment
A storage compartment is located in front
of the second-row seats.
1Storage compartment cover
2Release button

Press release button 1 on storage
compartment cover 2.
The storage compartment cover opens
automatically.iIf your vehicle is equipped with a
smoking package*, the storage
compartment contains an ashtray
(page 304).

302 Controls in detailUseful featuresCupholders in rear center console*
Cupholders are located on the rear center
console* between the second-row seats.
1Cup holdersCupholders in third-row side trim
Cupholders are located in the side trims of
the third-row seats.
1Cup holder
Ashtrays*
Your vehicle is equipped with an ashtray
and a cigarette lighter (
page 305) locat-
ed in the front center console and an ash-
tray located in front of the second-row
seats (
page 304).
iIf your vehicle is not equipped with a
smoking package*, it has a storage
compartment (
page 296) with a
power outlet (
page 306) instead.

303 Controls in detail
Useful features
Ashtray in the front center console
Opening the ashtray
1Cover
2Chrome label
Tab lightly on chrome label 2 of
cover1.
Cover 1 swings open.Removing ashtray insert
1Cover plate
2Ashtray insert

Grip ashtray insert 2 on the sides and
pull it out upwards.
Reinstalling ashtray insert

Insert ashtray insert 2 and push down
until the ball catch engages.

Close ashtray cover plate 1.
Warning!
G
Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing
still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle
from movement. Set automatic transmis-
sion toP. With the automatic transmission
set toP, turn off the engine.

304 Controls in detailUseful featuresRear seat ashtray (second row)
Opening the ashtray
1Ashtray cover
2Release button

Press release button 1 on ashtray
cover 2.
The ashtray cover opens automatically.
Removing ashtray insert
1Ashtray cover
2Ashtray insert

Open ashtray cover 1.

Press ashtray cover 2 down in direc-
tion of arrow as far as it will go.1Ashtray cover
2Ashtray insert

Push on ashtray insert 2 and pull it
out upwards.
Reinstalling ashtray insert

Insert ashtray insert 2 into opening.

Push down ashtray insert 2 until it
engages.

Close ashtray cover 1.
iVehicles with rear center console*
(page 308) are not equipped with an
ashtray in front of the second-row
seats.
!Close the ashtray when not in use and
before folding the second-row seats.