Mercedes-Benz 2011 R-Class Operator's Manual page 252

Stowage areas
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At the same time, reach into recess ;.
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Lift center console : by recess ;
upwards in the direction of the arrow to
release center console : from anchoring
points =.
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Remove center console : from the
vehicle.
i Supporting base ? cannot be removed.
Installing the center console
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Warning
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:
braking
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vehicle maneuvers
R
an accident
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You can install the center console in two
different positions. In the foremost position
(position 1) you can extend the cargo
compartment fully (
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).
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Position center console B above
supporting base =.
X
Mount the retainers of center console B
using anchoring points ? (position 1) or
A (position 0) of basic carrier =.
X
Guide 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 =.
X
Push 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
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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.