2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 seat

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.

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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.


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Fold the seat backrest forward
(page 285).
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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.

297 Controls in detail
Useful features
3Storage compartment
4Coin holder
Opening the storage tray
Pull button1 and lift up armrest.
Opening the storage compartment

Pull button2 and lift up armrest.
The coin holders4 are located in front
of storage compartment3.Rear storage compartments
Depending on the vehicle configuration,
your vehicle may be equipped with two
storage compartments in the front of the
rear seats.

Briefly press the front of the cover.
The storage compartment opens
automatically.
Parcel nets
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If your vehicle is equipped with a smoking
package*, the storage compartment contains an
ashtray (
page 300).
Warning!
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Do not place objects with a combined
weight of more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) into the
parcel net on the back of the front passen-
ger seat. Otherwise, the Occupant Classifi-
cation System OCS (
page 85) may not be
able to properly approximate the occupant
weight category.
Parcel nets are intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could
be thrown around inside the vehicle and
cause injury to vehicle occupants.
Parcel nets cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.

298 Controls in detailUseful featuresParcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is intend-
ed for small and light items, such as road
maps, mail, etc.
1Parcel netParcel nets on front seat backrests
A small convenience parcel net is located
on each of the front seat backrests. It is in-
tended for small and light items, such as
road maps, mail, etc.
1Parcel net
Cup holdersWarning!
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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
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.
When not in use, keep rear 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.

300 Controls in detailUseful featuresAshtrays*
Your vehicle is equipped with an ashtray
and a cigarette lighter (
page 301) locat-
ed in the front center console and an ash-
tray located in front of the rear seats
(
page 300).
Ashtray in the center console
1Ashtray insert
2Cover plateOpening the ashtray

Briefly touch cover plate2.
The ashtray opens automatically.
Removing ashtray insert

Grip the ashtray insert1 on the sides
and pull it out upwards.
Reinstalling ashtray insert

Install ashtray insert1.

Close ashtray cover plate2.Rear center console ashtray (front of
rear seats)
1Ashtray
2Ashtray cover
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If your vehicle is not equipped with a smok-
ing package*, it has a storage compartment
(
page 296) with a power outlet (
page 302)
instead.
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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.
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Close the ashtray when not in use and be-
fore folding the rear seats

302 Controls in detailUseful features
Power outletsPower outlets are located


in the front center console
(page 302)


in the rear center console (
page 303)


on the right-hand side of the cargo
compartment (
page 303)
Power outlet in front center console
1Power outlet cover

Switch on the ignition (
page 40).

Open cover plate (
page 296).

Pull out cover1 and insert electrical
plug (cigarette lighter type).
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The lighter socket can accommodate
12V DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum
of 180 W) designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind, how-
ever, that connecting accessories to the lighter
socket (for example extensive connecting and
disconnecting, or using plugs that do not fit prop-
erly) can damage the lighter socket. With the
socket damaged, the lighter may no longer be
able to be placed in the heating (pushed-in) posi-
tion, or the lighter may pop out too early with the
lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter
socket, we recommend connecting 12V DC elec-
trical accessories designed for use with the stan-
dard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12V
power outlets (
page 302) in your vehicle
whenever possible.
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If the engine is off, and the cigarette lighter
is being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
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If you use all power outlets in the vehicle,
make sure that the maximum current drawn
does not exceed 55 A.
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The power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 240 W.
If the engine is off, the battery may become dis-
charged if used for long periods of time.
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You can use the power outlet in the cargo
compartment or in the front of the rear seats
even if the ignition is switched off.
An emergency shut-off feature ensures that the
vehicle’s electrical voltage does not fall below a
minimum level. If the voltage drops to this mini-
mum level, the power outlets are automatically
switched off. This ensures that enough power re-
mains to start the engine.