2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG Owner's Manual

240 Controls in detailLoading
Ski bag* (Canada only)
Unfolding and loading
Fold rear armrest down (arrow).
1Cover
2Catch

Pull catches2 in direction of arrows.

Open the cover1 downwards in the
direction of the arrow.1Hook and loop fastener

Unfasten hook and loop fastener1.

Pull ski bag into passenger compart-
ment and unfold.

Open the front storage compartment in
the rear center console (
page 248).

Remove the cup holder (
page 248).
Warning!
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Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible fastening materials appropri-
ate for the weight and size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle and can cause in-
jury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car-
go in the trunk if possible. Do not pile lug-
gage or cargo higher than the seat backs.
Do not place anything on the rear-window
shelf.
Never drive vehicle with trunk open. Deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter ve-
hicle interior, resulting in unconsciousness
and death.

241 Controls in detail
Loading
1Button
Open the trunk.

Press button1.
The flap opens in direction of arrow.

From trunk, slide skis into ski bag.1Strap

Tighten strap1 by pulling at the loose
end (arrow) until the skis in the ski bag
are tightly secured.
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The ski bag is designed for up to four pairs
of skis. Do not load the ski bag with other
objects.
Always fasten the ski bag securely. In an ac-
cident, an unfastened ski bag can cause in-
jury to vehicle occupants.


242 Controls in detailLoading1Cover
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).Unloading and folding

Loosen both straps.

Disconnect hook1 from eye2.

Unload skis.

Close flap in trunk.

Fold and flatten ski bag lengthwise.

Place folded ski bag inside recess of
backrest.

Fasten hook and loop fastener

Close ski bag compartment cover.


243 Controls in detail
Loading
Removal of ski bag
For removal of the ski bag, we recommend
that you contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Cargo tie-down rings
Four rings are located in the trunk.
Carefully secure cargo by applying
even load on all rings with rope of suffi-
cient strength to hold down the cargo.
Always follow loading instructions
(page 239).
Retaining hooks
Depending on vehicle production date one
or two hooks are located on the upper
edge of the trunk and can be used to at-
tach cargo items such as bags.
Pull tab 1 of retaining hook 2 down.
Warning!
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Never drive vehicle with trunk open while
the ski bag is removed. Deadly carbon mon-
oxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior,
resulting in unconsciousness and death.i
To prevent unauthorized persons from ac-
cess to the trunk, always close the cover.
!
Do not use the retaining hooks to tie down
cargo.

244 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments Glove box
Opening and closing the glove box

Press glove box lid release3 to open.
The glove box lid opens downward.

Push lid up to close.Locking and unlocking the glove box

Insert mechanical key (
page 396)
into the glove box lock.

Turn the mechanical key to position2
to lock or to position1 to unlock the
glove box.
Storage compartment/telephone*
compartment under center armrest
1Button to open storage/telephone*
compartment
2Cover
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 trunk if possible. Do not
pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.
1
Unlocked
2
Locked
3
Glove box lid release

245 Controls in detail
Useful features
Opening
Press button1 right or left and fold
the cover2 sideward.
Rear storage compartment in the rear
center console
1Power outlet (
page 251)
2Cover

Slide cover2 back.Storage compartment in the rear arm-
rest

Press the handle upwards and fold the
rear armrest cover up.Storage compartment under the
driver’s seat
1Tab

Pull tab1 upward.

Fold the covering forward.
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The mobile phone cradle (
page 254), the
Roadside Assistance button• and the Infor-
mation button¡ (
page 257) are located
below the cover2.
!
Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down, as
you could otherwise damage it.

246 Controls in detailUseful featuresRuffled storage bags
Ruffled storage bags are located on the
back of the front seats.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.Warning!
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USA only: Do not place objects with a com-
bined weight of more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into
the ruffled storage bag. Otherwise, the Oc-
cupant Classification System OCS
(page 71) may not be able to properly ap-
proximate 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
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 ruffled storage bag cannot protect
transported goods in the event of an acci-
dent.
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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.

247 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.
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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.
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.