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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 front-compartment
center console
In the front part of the center console, there
is a cup holder and a removable support with
a card holder.
XTo remove the card holder: raise card
holder ; at the rear and remove.
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
! Close the cup holder if you are not using
it and before folding down the second row
of seats.
Short wheelbase vehicles with a cup holder in
the second row of seats do not have an
ashtray below the center air vents.
XTo open the cup holder: press button ;.
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XTo open: open cover : (Y page 249).XTo remove the insert: reach into the
recess on the rear of insert =.XLift insert = up ; and out.XTo re-install the insert: press insert =
into the opening from above and press it
down until it engages.
Ashtray in the second row of seats
Short wheelbase vehicles with a center
console in the second row of seats do not
have an ashtray below the center console.
:Cover;InsertXTo open: open cover : (Y page 250).XFold cover : down in the direction of the
arrow as far as it will go.XTo remove the insert: press insert : in
the direction of the arrow.XPull insert : upwards and remove it.XTo re-install the insert: replace insert :
into the opening from above.XPush insert : down until it engages.XTo close: pull cover ; upwards until it
engages in the first position.XSwing cover ; forwards until it engages in
the second position.
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could:
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
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Vehicle dimensions, R 350 BlueTECVehicle height65.6 in (1666 mm)46Wheelbase126.6 in (3215 mm)Front track64.5 in (1638 mm)Rear track64.4 in (1636 mm)Ground clearance5.9 in (150 mm)46Turning circle41.3 ft (12.6 m)Vehicle weight, R 350 BlueTECMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, R 350
The data stated here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, R 350Vehicle length203.3 in (5163 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors86.0 in (2183 mm)Vehicle height65.5 in (1663 mm) 47Wheelbase126.6 in (3215 mm)Front track64.5 in (1638 mm)Rear track64.4 in (1636 mm)Ground clearance6.0 in (152 mm)47Turning circle41.3 ft (12.6 m)Vehicle weight, R 350Maximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)46 These values refer to an unladen vehicle with standard equipment. On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package,
the values vary according to the vehicle level.
47 These values refer to an unladen vehicle with standard equipment. On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package,
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