Mercedes-Benz R-Class Owner's Manual page 199

Controls
Loading and stowing
Centre console
1
2 Recess
Anchoring points
3
Supporting base
4
Release handle
5
Direction of removal
6
Pull release handle 5.
X
The front part of centre console
detaches from supporting base 4.
Lift centre console 1 upwards in the direc-
X
tion of arrow 6 and hold centre console
1 in this position.
At the same time, reach into recess 2.
X
Lift centre console 1 by recess
X
upwards in the direction of the arrow to
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release centre console
points 3.
Remove centre console
X
cle.
i
Supporting base
Fitting the centre console
G Risk of injury
The centre console must be correctly anch-
ored on the supporting base. The centre
console could otherwise become detached
from the supporting base and you and oth-
ers could be injured by the centre console
being thrown around if you:
brake sharply
R
change direction suddenly
R
are involved in an accident
R
1
You can fit the centre console in two different
positions. In the front position (position 1) on
vehicles with the long wheelbase, you can
enlarge the luggage compartment fully
( page 190) without having to remove the
Y
centre console.
2
i
The stowage compartment and cup
holder will only be illuminated if the centre
1 from anchoring console is fitted in the rear position (posi-
tion 0).
1 from the vehi-
4 cannot be removed.
1
2
3
4
5
Securing ring (position 1)
Securing ring (position 0)
Supporting base
Anchoring point (position 1)
Anchoring point (position 0)