MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owner's Manual

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With the cargo compartment cover
installed behind third-row seats, insert
extension guide rail 5 into
mounting6.

Push extension into mounting6 as far
as it will go.
Partition net*Use 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.
The partition net can be installed in two lo-
cations:
1Holder in B-pillar
2Holder in C-pillar


With the cargo compartment expanded
in part (
page 283), use holders
above C-pillars 2 and the cargo
tie-down rings in the third-row footwell
(
page 282).
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Make sure the partition net is properly en-
gaged top and bottom position and the tight-
ening belts are securely fastened.
Never use a damaged partition net.
To help avoid personal injury from smaller
objects being thrown around in the occu-
pant compartment during a collision or sud-
den maneuver, always use partition net
when transporting cargo.
The partition net cannot prevent the move-
ment of large, heavier objects into the pas-
senger compartment in an accident. Such
items must be properly secured using the
cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compart-
ment floor (
page 281).
Passenger use of seats behind installed par-
tition net is restricted because of the foot-
well being taken up by the net.


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With the cargo compartment fully ex-
panded (
page 284), use holders
above B-pillars 1 and the cargo
tie-down rings in the second-row foot-
well (
page 282).

Open the zipper on the partition net
package.

Roll out the partition net.

Unfold the partition net.
The partition net bar must audibly en-
gage.Engaging partition net
1Holder
2Mounting hook

One after the other, engage mounting
hooks2 in holder1.

Push mounting hooks2 forward into
holder1.Tightening partition net in second row
1Tensioner
2Hook
3Tie-down ring

Guide hook2 towards tie-down
ring3.

Pull tensioner1 down in direction of
arrow towards tie-down ring3.

Insert hook2 in tie-down ring3.

Release tensioner 1.

292 Controls in detailLoadingRemoving partition net
Release tensioning of the strap by pull-
ing tensioner1 down.

Disengage hook2 from tie-down
ring3.

Remove mounting hooks2 from
holder1, see “Engaging partition net”
(page 291).

Roll up the partition net.

Press the red button on the partition
net bar.

Fold partition net bar.

Roll up the partition net.

Close zipper on partition net package.Tightening partition net in third row
1Hook
2Tie-down ring

Insert hook1 in tie-down ring2.3Partition net ring
4Tensioner hook
5Tensioner

Pull tensioner5 up in direction of ar-
row towards partition net ring3.

Insert tensioner hook 4 in partition
net ring 3 located at lower edge of the
partition net.

Release tensioner 1.

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Removing partition net
Release tensioning of the strap by pull-
ing tensioner5up.

Disengage tensioner hook4from
partition net ring3.

Disengage hook1from tie-down
ring2.

Remove mounting hooks2from
holder1, see “Engaging partition net”
(page 291).

Roll up the partition net.

Press the red button on the partition
net bar.

Fold partition net bar.

Roll up the partition net.

Close zipper on partition net package.

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 lid 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 Modular COMAND System
operating instructions.
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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
iDepending on vehicle equipment, a
CD-changer* and an AUX-socket are
located in the glove box.

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Useful features
Closing CD-changer*
1CD-changer
Gently push CD-changer 1 up in direc-
tion of arrow until it engages.
For information on CD-changer operation,
see separate Modular 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 459).
1Unlocking glove box
2Locking glove box

Insert mechanical key into glove box
lock.

Turn mechanical key to position 2.

Turn mechanical key to position 1 to
unlock the glove box.iThe separate locking status of the
glove box can be canceled by means of
the mechanical key only.

296 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage 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.
The storage compartment also contains a
power outlet (
page 306).
1Cover
2Chrome label

Tab lightly on chrome label 2 of
cover1.
Cover 1 swings open.Front armrest storage compartments
Two storage compartments are located be-
low the armrest. Both can be opened sep-
arately.
1Button to open storage tray
2Button to open storage compartment
iIf your vehicle is equipped with a
smoking package*, the storage
compartment contains an ashtray with
cigarette lighter (
page 303) instead.

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3Storage tray
4Coinholders
Opening the storage tray
Press button1 and lift up armrest.
Two coin holders 4 are located in
front of storage tray 3.
Opening the storage compartment

Press button2 and lift up armrest.Rear armrest storage compartment*
A storage compartment is located in the
armrest of the rear center console* be-
tween the second-row seats.

Press button under armrest and lift up
armrest.Rear storage compartment
A storage compartment is located in front
of the second-row seats.
1Storage compartment cover
2Release button

Press release button 1 on storage
compartment cover 2.
The storage compartment cover opens
automatically.iIf your vehicle is equipped with a
smoking package*, the storage
compartment contains an ashtray
(page 304).

298 Controls in detailUseful featuresThird-row storage compartment
Storage compartments are located on the
side trims of the third-row seats.
1Storage compartment
Parcel nets Parcel net in front passenger footwell
1Parcel net
Parcel nets on front seat backrests
1Parcel net
iIf your vehicle is equipped with a
3-zone automatic climate control*, the
storage compartment is replaced by
adjustable air vents (
page 247).
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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.

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Useful features
Parcel net in cargo compartment
1Parcel net
2Clips
3Mounting openings
4Mounting lug
5Rail
Take parcel net 1 out of lower
clips2.

Push rails 5 up slightly in direction of
arrows.

Pull mounting lugs 4 out of mounting
openings 3.

Install parcel net 1 in reverse order.
Cup holders
Cup holders in front center console
A cupholder and a card/ticket holder with
bottle opener are located in the front cen-
ter console.
1Cup 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 cup holders 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 a cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior.
Objects thrown around in the vehicle interi-
or may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.