2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320CDI Comand Manual

288 Controls in detailLoadingUse of the partition net is a particularly im-
portant safety factor when the vehicle is
loaded higher than the top of the seat
backrests with smaller objects. For your
safety, always use the partition net when
transporting cargo.
The partition net can be installed in two
locations:
1Holder in B-pillar
2Holder in C-pillar


Without the cargo compartment ex-
panded (
page 284), use holders
above C-pillars2 and the cargo
tie-down rings in the cargo compart-
ment (
page 283).


With the cargo compartment expanded
(page 284), use holders above
B-pillars1 and the cargo tie-down
rings behind the front seats
(page 283).

Open the zipper on the partition net
package.

Roll out the partition net.

Unfold the partition net.
The partition net bars must audibly
engage.Installing the partition net
Partition net bar hung up behind the C-pillar1Holder
2Partition net bar
Hang partition net bar2 on holder1
as indicated by the arrow.

Push partition net bar2 forward into
holder1 in direction of arrow.

289 Controls in detail
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Pulling the partition net tightBelt hook attached behind the front seats1Belt hook
2Cargo tie-down ring
3Tightening belt
Hook belt hook1 into cargo tie-down
ring2 in direction of arrow.

Pull tightening belt3 by the loose end
in direction of arrow until the partition
net is pulled tight.

After driving a short distance, make
sure the partition net is still tight and, if
necessary, pull it tight again.Loosening the partition net
Belt hook attached behind the front seats1Buckle
2Belt hook
3Cargo tie-down ring
Loosen the tightening belt by pulling
buckle1 upward in direction of arrow.

Remove belt hook2 from cargo
tie-down ring3.Removing and storing the partition net

Take partition net bar2 out of
holder1, see “Installing the partition
net” (
page 288).

Press the red button on the upper and
lower partition net bar.

Fold the partition net.

Roll up the partition net.

Close the zipper on the partition net
package.

290 Controls in detailLoadingCargo 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.
1Cargo railsInserting the mounting elements into
the cargo rails
1Cargo rail
2Mounting element
You 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.
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The pouch and the telescoping rod are locat-
ed under the cargo compartment floor.
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You can turn the mounting element in the
cargo rail to four positions:
‹
To lock the mounting element.
N
To insert or remove the cargo tie-down
ring, the belt reel or the telescoping rod.
L
To insert or remove the mounting ele-
ment.
S
To move the mounting element to the
next engaging point.

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Inserting the cargo tie-down ring in the
mounting element
1Cargo tie-down ring
2Mounting element
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.
You should be able to feel the mounting
element engage in the cargo rail.

Press locking button3 on the belt
reel1 and pull cargo net out in direc-
tion of arrow.
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 281).
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The belt reel can be used to tighten
light-weight loads against the side wall of the
cargo compartment, thus securing them from
slipping.


292 Controls in detailLoading
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.
Telescoping 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 cargo compartment.

Fold the seat cushions forward
(page 285).
1Release lever

Pull seat cushion release lever1 and
remove the seat cushion by pulling it
upward.

Remove the head restraints
(page 129).
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The telescoping rod can be used to tighten
the load against the rear seats so as to secure it
from slipping.


293 Controls in detail
Loading

Fold the seat backrest forward
(page 285).
!
Leave the seat cushion hinge in this posi-
tion. The upholstery could be damaged if you fold
the hinge back.

294 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments Glove box/CD changer*
1Glove box lid release
2Glove box lid
Opening the glove box

Pull lid release1 in direction of arrow.
Glove box lid2 opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push glove box lid2 up to close.Releasing CD changer*
1Release button
2AUX-socket (Vehicles without Rear
Seat Entertainment System*)
3CD changer

Open the glove box (
page 294).

Press release button1.
CD changer3 is released and swings
down automatically.
For information on CD changer operation,
see separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
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

braking


vehicle maneuvers


an accident
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Depending on vehicle equipment, a
CD changer* and an AUX-socket are located in
the glove box.

295 Controls in detail
Useful features
Closing CD changer*
1CD changer
Gent ly push CD c ha ng er1 up in direc-
tion of arrow until it engages.
For information on CD changer operation,
see separate COMAND system operating
instructions.Locking and unlocking the glove box
separately
You can lock the glove box separately, e.g.
when the vehicle is in the shop for service.

Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (
page 475).
1Unlocking glove box
2Locking glove box

Insert mechanical key into glove box
lock.

Turn mechanical key to position2 to
lock the glove box.

Turn mechanical key to position1 to
unlock the glove box.
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The glove box can only be locked or
unlocked with the mechanical key.