2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 224

Controls in detail Loading and storing Rear center console The rear center console is located between the second-row seats. The rear center console contains a storage compartment (Y page 221) and a cup holder (Y page 225). the storage compartment is closed before removing the rear center console. i Remove all items from the rear armrest storage compartment (Y page 221) of the rear center console to reduce its weight. 1 Storage compartment i When fully expanding the cargo compartment, the rear center console has to be removed from the vehicle in order for the cargo compartment floor to be an even plane (Y page 211). Removing G Warning! Remove all containers that may be stored in the cup holders of the rear center console. Otherwise liquids could spill on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment. Hot liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! To prevent damage to the rear center console and/or its components, make sure i If your vehicle is equipped with a 3-zone automatic climate control, the storage compartment is replaced by an adjustable air vent (Y page 177). 1 Rear center console 2 Release handle 3 Rear center console base 4 Folding back 5 Handle 6 Anchorage points 222