MERCEDES-BENZ R350 2010 W251 Owner's Manual

Cargo tie down rings, cargo compartment
Cargo tie down rings, second-row footwell
Cargo tie-down rings, third-row footwell
Hooks
Two hooks are located on the rear
compartment trim panels, one on each side.
Use the hooks to secure light-weight items
only. The maximum permissible weight per
hook is 9 lbs (4 kg). Expanding cargo volume
You can fold each seat of the rear passenger
compartment separately to expand the cargo
volume.
You can expand the cargo volume
R in part, i.e. folding third-row seats
(Y page 190)
R fully, i.e. folding second-row and third-row
seats (Y page 190) G
Warning!
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. G
Warning!
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
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Expanding cargo volume in part
Folding third-row seats
X
Lower the head restraints of the third-row
seats completely ( Y page 88).X
Place seat belt in seat belt holder :.
X Pull release handle ; on seat backrest
= in direction of arrow.
Seat backrest = is released. X
Move seat backrest = slightly forward.
Seat cushion ? is released and folds
forward automatically.
X Fold seat backrest = to a horizontal
position.
i Strap A serves to pull up the seat
backrest when bringing the third-row seats
back to their original position
(Y page 192). Expanding cargo volume fully G
Warning!
Folded second-row seats are intended to
serve as a cargo volume expansion in
conjunction with folded third-row seats only.
Do not fold the second-row seats and allow
third-row seat occupants to use folded
second-row seats as a footrest while driving.
Third-row seat occupants must, like all vehicle
occupants, keep both feet on the floor in front
of their seat. Otherwise, occupants could
slide under their seat belt in a collision. If
occupants slide under the seat belt, it would
apply force at the abdomen or neck. That
could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Do
not fold the second-row seats and allow third-
row seat occupants to use folded second-row
seats as a table while driving. Objects placed
on folded second-row seats may come loose
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an
accident and be thrown around the vehicle
interior. Objects thrown around the vehicle
interior may cause an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
! When folding both seat rows, it is
important that you fold the seats in the
following order:
R second-row middle seat (7-seat vehicles)
R outboard second-row seats
R third-row seats
Otherwise, you could damage the seats.
Folding second-row middle seat
! Close the cup holder in front of the
second-row seats before folding the
second-row middle seat. Otherwise you
could damage the cup holder and the
second-row middle seat.
X Lower the head restraint of the second-row
middle seat completely ( Y page 88).190
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X
Pull seat backrest release strap : in
direction of arrow.
X Completely fold seat backrest ; forward
so that it rests on seat cushion = (armrest
position). Armrest position
X
Pull seat release strap ? in direction of
arrow.
The seat is released and flips up and
forward.
X Push down on seat A until it engages. Folded position Folding outboard second-row seats
!
When the outboard second-row seats are
folded forward, the front seats may not be
moved to the rearmost position. Otherwise
you could damage the front and the
outboard second-row seats.
! Close the cup holder in front of the
second-row seats before folding the
second-row seats. Otherwise you could
damage the cup holder and the second-row
seats.
X Move the seat to be folded to its rearmost
position (Y page 87).
X Remove the rear center console, if so
equipped ( Y page 200).
i The rear center console can remain
installed, if installed in the most forward
position ( Y page 200). However, the cargo
compartment floor will then not be an even
plane.
X Remove the head restraint from the
respective second-row seat (Y page 88). X
Place the head restraint on seat
cushion ;.
X Relieve the load on seat backrest : and
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point in direction of arrow as far as it will
go.
Seat and seat backrest
: are unlocked.
X Fold seat backrest : forward until it fully
rests on seat cushion ; in a horizontal
position. X
Push down on folded seat backrest : until
seat cushion ; engages in seat base.
Folding third-row seats
X Lower the head restraints of the third-row
seats completely.
i The third-row head restraints are
adjusted in the same manner as the head
restraints of the second-row seats
(Y page 88). X
Place seat belt in seat belt holder :.
X Pull release handle ; on seat backrest
= in direction of arrow.
Seat backrest = is released. X
Slowly move seat backrest = forward.
Seat cushion C is released and folds
forward automatically.
i Strap D serves to pull up the seat
backrest when bringing the third-row seats
back to their original position
(Y page 192).
X Fold seat cushion C to a horizontal
position.
Guide pin A must engage in recess ? of
seat backrest B.
i The second-row seats must be in their
rearmost position (Y page 87).
X Fold seat backrest = to a horizontal
position.
Returning seats to their original position G
Warning!
Make sure
R the seats are properly locked
R the seat backrests are in an upright position
and are properly locked
An outboard second-row seat is properly
locked only when lock status indicator : is
in hinged position and red marking ; is
barely visible, see “Lock status indicators
(outboard second-row seats)”.
If a seat and seat backrest are not properly
locked, the seat could move forward and the
seat backrest could fold. You could slide
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maneuvers, or in an accident. If you slide
under it, the belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. That could cause serious
or even fatal injuries.
! When returning the seats to their original
position, it is important to proceed in the
following order:
R third-row seats
R outboard second-row seats
R second-row middle seat (7-seat vehicles)
Otherwise, you could damage the seats.
Third-row seats !
Do not fold up seat cushion : before
folding seat backrest ;, as this could
damage the upholstery.
X Reach into strap = and pull seat
backrest ; into a vertical position.
X Pull release handle ? and adjust seat
backrest ; to desired position.
X Move seat cushion : to a vertical position.
X Fold seat cushion : towards seat
backrest ; until it engages audibly. Outboard second-row seats X
Pull release lever = past the resistance
point as far as it will go and move up seat
backrest : to an angle of approximately
45°.
X Install head restraint ; (Y page 88).
X Adjust the seat backrest to the desired
position (Y page 87).
X Push seat backrest back until the seat
engages audibly.
X Check whether the seat is properly locked,
see “Lock status indicators (outboard
second-row seats)” ( Y page 193).
X Adjust the seat fore or aft to the desired
position (Y page 87).
Lock status indicators (outboard second-
row seats) Outboard second-row seat unlocked
When the seat is unlocked, lock status
indicator : is extended and red
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X
When the seat is unlocked, push seat
backrest back until the seat engages
audibly. Outboard second-row seat locked
When the seat is locked, lock status
indicator : is in hinged position and red
marking ; is barely visible.
Second-row middle seat
Folded position
X
Pull seat release strap : of seat ; in
direction of arrow.
The seat is released and flips up and
backwards.
X Push down on seat ; until it engages in
armrest position.
X Pull seat backrest release strap :
(Y page 90) of seat backrest in direction of
arrow.
X Fold seat backrest to the rear until it
engages audibly. Cargo compartment cover blind
The cargo compartment cover blind can be
installed behind the third-row seats or the
second-row seats.
! With the cargo compartment cover blind
installed, do not pile luggage higher than
the lower edges of the rear side windows.
The cargo compartment cover blind must be
extended for installation behind the second-
row seats ( Y page 195).
The cargo compartment cover blind has two
blind extensions which are connected to the
cargo compartment cover blind by cords. Blind installed behind third-row seats
X
Rolling out: Pull cargo compartment cover
blind on handle : across the cargo
compartment.
X Guide cargo compartment cover blind into
mounts ; and release.
X Rolling up: Disengage cargo compartment
cover blind and guide retraction by its
handle :. 194
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Blind installed behind second-row seats
X
Removing: Roll up cargo compartment
cover blind.
X Push release button =.
X Pull cargo compartment cover blind ? to
the left.
X Remove cargo compartment cover blind.
X Installing: For installation behind second
row seats, install the blind extensions
(Y page 195).
! For installation behind third-row seats,
the blind extensions must not be installed.
Otherwise, the cargo compartment cover
blind could be damaged.
X Remove the mount covers in the side trims
of the third-row seats when installing the
cargo compartment cover blind behind the
second-row seats. Mount cover in the side trims of the third-row seats X
Press on the mount cover at its lower edge
as indicated by arrow.
The mount cover’s upper edge flips up.
X Remove mount cover by pulling its upper
edge out of side trim in direction of arrow.
i To avoid loss of the mount covers, keep
them in a safe place while not in use, e.g.
the glove box.
X Make sure release button = faces up and
the handle : is to the rear before inserting
the cargo compartment cover blind.
X Place left side of cargo compartment cover
blind in left mount.
X Position right side of cargo compartment
cover blind over right mount.
X Press release button = and guide cargo
compartment cover blind into mount.
X Make sure cargo compartment cover blind
is securely fastened.
Extending cargo compartment blind X
Position blind extension ; over cargo
compartment cover blind :.
Guide pins ? must point directly at
guidings =.
X Turn blind extension ; and cargo
compartment cover blind : in opposite
directions as indicated by the arrows.
Guide pins ? must engage in guidings =. Loading and storing
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When not in use, you can attach the blind
extensions to the cargo compartment cover
blind.
X
With the cargo compartment cover blind
installed behind third-row seats, insert
extension guide rail A into mounting B.
X Push blind extension into mounting B as
far as it will go. Cargo net
G
Warning!
Make sure the cargo net is properly engaged
at top and bottom position and the tightening
belts are securely fastened.
Never use a damaged cargo net.
Always use cargo net when transporting
cargo. This helps to avoid personal injury from
smaller objects being thrown around in the
occupant compartment during a collision or
sudden maneuver.
The cargo net cannot prevent the movement
of large, heavier objects into the passenger
compartment in an accident. Such items must
be properly secured using the cargo tie-down
rings in the cargo compartment floor.
Passenger use of seats behind installed cargo
net is restricted because of the footwell being
taken up by the net.
Use of the cargo net is a particularly
important safety factor when the vehicle is
loaded higher than the top of the seat
backrests with smaller objects. For your safety, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo.
The cargo net can be installed behind the
B-pillar or the C-pillar.
R
With the cargo volume fully expanded
(Y page 190), use holders : behind
B-pillars and the cargo tie-down rings in the
second-row footwell ( Y page 189).
R With the cargo volume expanded in part
(Y page 190), use holders ; behind
C-pillars and the cargo tie-down rings in the
third-row footwell ( Y page 189).
X Open the hook and loop fasteners on the
cargo net package.
X Roll out the cargo net.
X Unfold the cargo net.
X Engage the upper cargo net bar.
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Installing the cargo net
Cargo net installed behind the C-pillar
:
Holder
; Cargo net bar
= Red button
X Hang cargo net bar ; on holder : as
indicated by the arrow.
X Push cargo net bar ; forward into
holder : in direction of arrow.
X Engage lower cargo net bar.
The cargo net bar must engage audibly.
Pulling the cargo net tight Belt hook attached in the third-row footwell
X
Hook belt hook : into cargo tie-down
ring ; in direction of arrow.
X Pull tightening belt = by the loose end in
direction of arrow until the cargo net is
pulled tight.
X After driving a short distance, make sure
the cargo net is still tight and, if necessary,
pull it tight again. Loosening the cargo net
Belt hook attached in the third-row footwell
X
Loosen the tightening belt by pulling
buckle : upward in direction of arrow.
X Remove belt hook ; from cargo tie-down
ring =.
Removing and storing the cargo net X
Take cargo net bar ; (Y page 197) out of
holder : (Y page 197).
X Press the red button on the upper and lower
cargo net bar.
X Fold the cargo net.
X Roll up the cargo net.
X Close the hook and loop fasteners on the
cargo net package. Front storage compartments
G
Warning!
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 backrests.
If so equipped, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo. The cargo net cannot
secure hard or heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy
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Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R
braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Glove box Depending on vehicle equipment, an AUX
socket or a media interface is located in the
glove box. For information on Audio AUX
mode or on media interface, see separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
X
Opening: Pull glove box lid release :.
X Closing: Push glove box lid ; upwards
until it engages.
You can lock the glove box, e.g. when the
vehicle is in the shop for service.
The glove box can only be locked or unlocked
with the mechanical key. 1
Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
Storage compartment in front center
console X
Tab on chrome label ; of cover : lightly.
Cover : swings open automatically.
Front armrest storage compartment/
telephone tray The storage compartment and the telephone
tray can be opened separately.198
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