2011 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class center console

Stowage compartment under the
armrest
The stowage compartment and the stowage
tray can be opened separately.
i In vehicles with the Rear Seat
Entertainment System, a DVD player is
installed in the stowage compartment; see
the separate operating instructions.
XTo open the stowage tray: press release
button : and fold the armrest upwards.XTo open the stowage compartment:
press release button ; and fold the
armrest upwards.=Stowage tray?Coin holder
i The Roadside Assistance
º (Y page 269) and MB info call
E (Y page 270) buttons are in the
stowage tray = under the armrest.
Stowage compartments in the rear
Stowage compartments above the
center vents in the 2nd row of seats
Depending on the equipment in the vehicle, a
control panel may be installed instead of the
upper stowage compartment, e.g. if the
vehicle has rear-compartment air
conditioning for the 2nd and 3rd rows of
seats.
Stowage compartment in the center
console in the 2nd row of seats
XTo open: press the release button under
the armrest and fold the armrest upwards.
Stowage compartments in the 3rd row
of seats
There is a stowage compartment in the side
trim on both sides. In vehicles with rear-
compartment air conditioning (2nd and 3rd
row of seats), a swiveling side air vent is
installed instead of the stowage
compartment.
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:Stowage compartment
Stowage areas
Parcel nets
GWarning!
Vehicles with Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
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 passenger seat.
Otherwise, the OCS may not be able to
properly approximate the occupant weight
category.
GWarning
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
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.
Parcel nets are located in the front-passenger
footwell and on the back of the driver's and
the front-passenger seats.
Center console in the 2nd row of seats
Removing the center consoleGWarning
Remove all containers that may be stored in
the cup holder in the rear center console.
Otherwise, liquids could spill on the
occupants and/or vehicle equipment. Hot
fluids spilled on the vehicle occupants may
cause serious injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle
equipment may cause damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
The center console contains a stowage
compartment ( Y page 248) and a cup holder
( Y page 260).
If you are using the fully extended cargo
compartment and want an even loading area
( Y page 251), you must remove the center
console.
! To avoid damage to the center console or
its components, close the stowage
compartment before removing the center
console.
i Remove all objects from the stowage
compartment ( Y page 248) to reduce the
weight of the center console.
XPull release handle A.
The front part of center console :
detaches from supporting base ?.XLift center console : upwards in the
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XAt the same time, reach into recess ;.XLift center console : by recess ;
upwards in the direction of the arrow to
release center console : from anchoring
points =.XRemove center console : from the
vehicle.
i Supporting base ? cannot be removed.
Installing the center console
GWarning
The rear center console must be properly
attached to the rear center console base
when the vehicle is in motion. The rear center
console could otherwise come loose. It could
be thrown around in the vehicle interior,
causing injury to the vehicle occupants
during:
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
You can install the center console in two
different positions. In the foremost position
(position 1) you can extend the cargo
compartment fully ( Y page 251) without
removing the center console.
i The stowage compartment and cup
holder will only be illuminated if the center
console is installed in the rear position
(position 0).
XPosition center console B above
supporting base =.XMount the retainers of center console B
using anchoring points ? (position 1) or
A (position 0) of basic carrier =.XGuide the front part of center console B
downwards in the direction of the arrow to
supporting base =.
Center console B must rest on supporting
base =.XPush the front part of center console B
downwards until you hear center console
B engage in securing rings : (position 1)
or ; (position 0).
Enlarging the luggage compartment
Important safety guidelines
GWarning!
When expanding the cargo volume, always
fully fold the corresponding seats and, if so
equipped, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat
backrests must remain properly locked in the
upright position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie-down rings.
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! Make absolutely sure that you adhere to
the specified folding order when fully
enlarging the cargo compartment:
R fold down the center seat in the 2nd row
of seats (7-seat vehicles)
R fold down the outer seats in the 2nd row
of seats
R fold down the seats in the 3rd row of
seats
You could otherwise damage the seats.
Folding down the center seat in the 2nd
row of seats
! Close the cup holder in the 2nd row of
seats before folding down the 2nd row of
seats. You could otherwise damage the
seats or cup holder.XLower the head restraint on the center seat
in the 2nd row of seats fully ( Y page 102).XPull release loop : in the direction of the
arrow.XFold backrest ; forwards completely until
it is resting on seat cushion = (armrest
position).
Armrest position
XPull release loop ? in the direction of the
arrow and hold it securely.
The seat is released and folds up.XPress seat A further down until the front
of the seat engages in the trunk floor
position.
Trunk floor position
Folding down the outer seats in the 2nd
row of seats
! If you want to fold the outer seats down
in the 2nd row of seats, the front seats must
not be in the rearmost position. Otherwise,
you could damage the front seats and outer
seats in the 2nd row.
! Close the cup holder in the 2nd row of
seats before folding down the 2nd row of
seats. You could otherwise damage the
seats or cup holder.
XMove the seat concerned in the 2nd row to
its rearmost position ( Y page 103).XRemove the center console for the 2nd row
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iThe center console in the 2nd row of seats
can remain in place if it is installed in the
foremost position (position1)
( Y page 249). However, the loading surface
will not be level.XRemove the head restraint of the seat
concerned ( Y page 102).XLay the head restraints on the seat cushion
of the corresponding seat.XRelieve the pressure on backrest : and
pull release lever ; upwards in the
direction of the arrow beyond the pressure
point to the stop.
Backrest : and the seat are unlocked.XFold backrest : forwards until it is resting
horizontally on the seat cushion.XNow push backrest : down further until
seat cushion ; engages on the floor.Folding down the seats in the 3rd row of
seatsXPush down the respective head restraints
in the 3rd row as far as they will go
( Y page 102).XClamp the seat belt behind retainer ;.XPull release handle : of backrest =
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
Backrest = is released.XFold backrest = slowly forwards.
Seat cushion C is released and moves
automatically to a vertical position.
i Loop D can be used to pull the backrests
of the 3rd row of seats upright when the
seats are moved into the original position
( Y page 254).
XAfter it has been moved to a vertical
position automatically, fold seat cushion
C further forwards until it reaches a
horizontal position. In doing so, make sure
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and right roof rails are only stabilized by
means of the basic carrier bars being
mounted.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly
attached roof rack system or its load could
become detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
220 lb (100 kg).
Take into consideration that when the roof
rack is loaded, the handling characteristics
are different from those when operating the
vehicle without the roof rack loaded.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
Position the cargo on the roof rack in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is
installed you can:
R raise the tilt/sliding sunroof fully
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully
R open the tailgate fully
Fastening the roof carrierXFold covers : upwards.XOnly secure the roof carrier to the
anchorage points under covers :.XObserve the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Points to observe before use
GWarning
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment,
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 occupants
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 the cup holder closed.
An open cup holder may cause injury to you
or others when contacted during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Cup holder in the center console
In the upper center console, there is a cup
holder and a removable support with a card
holder
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XTo remove the card holder: raise card
holder ; at the rear and remove.
Card holder with bottle opener
Cards and car park tickets can be inserted
into the slot in the center.
The bottle opener is located under the card
holder. It can be use to open both screw
caps = and crown caps ?.
i If you take out the card holder, you can
remove the rubber insert for cleaning.
XTo install the card holder: insert lugs A
into the openings.XAlign card holder ; at the bottom and
insert into cup holder :.
Cup holder for the second row of seats
below the center air vents
Opening the cup holder
! Close the cup holder if you are not using
it and before folding down the second row
of seats.
Short wheelbase vehicles with a center
console for the second row of seats do not
have a cup holder below the center air vents.
XPress button ;.
Cover : opens automatically.XPull cover : down in the direction of the
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XPull cup holder = out to the stop in the
direction of the arrow.
Closing the cup holder
XMake sure that there is no drink container
in the cup holder.XPush cup holder = forwards into the
stowage compartment until it engages.XClose cover :.
Cup holder in the center console
Cup holder in the third row of seats
The cup holders are located in the side trim
on the left and right-hand sides.
Sun visors
GWarning
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Reflected glare can endanger you and others.
:Mirror light;Bracket=Vanity mirror?Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticketAMirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer ; and mirror cover
A has been folded up.
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