2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R63AMG glove box

25 At a glance
Cockpit
ItemPage
1Cruise control lever267
2Instrument cluster26
3Multifunction steering
wheel30
4Horn
5Steering wheel gearshift
buttons207
6Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission54
7Front Parktronic* warning
indicators293
8Overhead control panel33
9Glove box release
Glove box lock311
312
ItemPage
aGlove box
CD changer*
AUX-socket311
311
311
bCenter console31
cStarter switch39
dSteering wheel adjustment,
manual46
eSteering wheel adjustment,
electrical*47
Heated steering wheel*326
fHood lock release364
gParking brake release57
hParking brake pedal66
ItemPage
jDoor control panel36
kHeadlamp washer switch*212
lExterior lamp switch146
mCombination switch

Turn signals60

High beam59

Windshield wipers60

Rear window wiper62

35 At a glance
Storage compartments
ItemPage
1Parcel net in front
passenger footwell315
2Glove box/CD changer*311
3Door pocket
4Parcel net on front
passenger seat backrest315
5Door pocket
6Cup holder316
7Third-row storage
compartment311
8Parcel net in cargo
compartment315
9First aid kit, vehicle tool kit,
spare wheel472
aThird-row storage
compartment311
bCup holder316
ItemPage
cDoor pocket
dParcel net on driver’s seat
backrest315
eDoor pocket
fStorage compartment in
center console311
gStorage compartment in
center console
Ashtray*311
319
hCupholders316
jFront armrest storage
compartments311
kCup holders*316
lRear armrest storage
compartment*311
mCup holders
Rear storage compartments
Rear seat ashtray*316
311
319

307 Controls in detail
Loading
Installing blind
For installation behind second-row
seats, install the blind extensions
(
page 307).
Remove the covers from the mounts in
side trim.
Press on cover at its lower edge as
indicated by arrow.
The mount cover’s upper edge flips
up.
Remove mount cover by pulling
its upper edge out of side trim in
direction of arrow.
Place left side of blind 2 (page 306)
in left mount.
Position right side of blind 2
(
page 306) over right mount.
Press release button1 (page 306)
and guide blind 2 (
page 306) into
mount.
Extending blind1Blind
2Extension
3Guidings
4Guide pins
Position extension 2 over blind 1.
Guide pins 4 must point directly at
guidings 3.
Turn extension2 and blind 1 in op-
posite directions as indicated by the ar-
rows.
Guide pins 4 must engage in
guidings3.
!For installation behind third-row seats,
the blind extensions must not be installed.
Otherwise, the blind could be damaged.
iTo avoid loss of the mount covers, keep
them in a safe place while not in use, e.g. the
glove box.
iThe cargo compartment cover blind has two
extensions which are connected to the cargo
compartment cover blind by cords.
The cargo compartment cover blind must be
extended for installation behind the second-row
seats.


311 Controls in detail
Useful features
Useful features
Storage 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 lid 2 up to close.
Releasing CD changer*
1Release button
2CD changer
3AUX-socket
Open the glove box.
Press release button 1.
CD changer 2 is released and swings
down automatically.
For information on CD changer operation,
see separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put
luggage 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
objects.
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
iDepending on vehicle equipment, a
CD changer* and an AUX-socket are located in
the glove box.

312 Controls in detail
Useful features
Closing CD changer*
1CD changer
Gently push CD changer 1 up in
direction 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 478).
1Unlocking glove box
2Locking glove box
Insert mechanical key into glove box
lock.
Turn mechanical key to position 2 to
lock the glove box.
Turn mechanical key to position 1 to
unlock the glove box.Storage 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.
iThe glove box can only be locked or
unlocked with the mechanical key.

554 Index
Fog lamp, Front see Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps*
Fog lamp, Rear 150
Messages in the multifunction
display 466
Replacing bulbs 484
4-ETS 106
Front air bags 77
Front defroster 224, 239
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front
air bag 77, 88, 93, 431
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 31, 77, 88, 93, 431
Front seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Front towing eye 518
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 407
Fuel 360, 539, 541
Additives 542
Capacities, Fuel tank 539Consumption statistics 191
Filling the tank 360
Fuel filler flap and cap 360
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 430
Premium unleaded gasoline 360,
541, 542
Requirements, Octane rating 542
Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 460
Fuel filler flap 360
Locking/unlocking 360
Opening 360
Opening in an emergency 479
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 538
Fuses 520
Fuse box, Cargo compartment 521
Fuse box, Engine compartment 521
Fuse box, Passenger
compartment 522
Fuse chart 472, 520
Fuse extractor 472, 520
Replacing 520
Spare fuses 472, 520G
Garage door opener* 337
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 401
Gear range
Automatic transmission 205
Limiting 205
Shifting into optimal 208
Gear selector lever 25, 54, 197
Gearshift pattern 54, 197
Message in the display 443
Messages in the multifunction
display 443
Position 200
Shifting procedure 200
Transmission position 201
Global locking/unlocking see
Key, SmartKey
Glove box 311
Good visibility 212

564 Index
SRS 81
Indicator lamp 430
Messages in the multifunction
display 444
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 484, 485
Standing water, Driving through 355
Starter switch 24, 39
Positions 39
Starting difficulties, Engine 57
Starting, Engine 54
Steering column 46, 47
Steering wheel
Adjusting, Electrically* 47
Adjusting, Manually 46
Buttons 160
Cleaning 417
Heating* 326
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 207
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 337Storage compartments 34, 311
Armrest, Front 313
Armrest, Rear* 314
Cup holders 316
Door pockets 34
Front center console 312
Glove box 311
Parcel nets 315
Second-row seats, In front of 314
Third-row 315
Storing tires 375
Stranded vehicle 519
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 215
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof* 258
Sunshades*
Rear door windows 216
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 15T
Tachometer 29, 157
Overspeed range 157
Tail lamps 491
Cleaning lenses 413
Messages in the multifunction
display 463–468
Replacing bulbs 485
Tailgate
Closing 125
Closing from the inside
electrically* 125
Closing from the outside (vehicles
without KEYLESS-GO*) 127
Opening 123
Opening from the inside,
Electrically* 124
Opening from the inside,
Manually 123
Opening from the outside 123
Unlocking and opening with
KEYLESS-GO* 121
Unlocking with SmartKey 115
Tar stains 411