2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 252

250 X Stowage areas At the same time, reach into recess ;. X Lift center console : by recess ; upwards in the direction of the arrow to release center console : from anchoring points =. X Remove center console : from the vehicle. Loading, stowing and features i Supporting base ? cannot be removed. Installing the center console G 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: Rbraking Rvehicle maneuvers Ran accident X You can install the center console in two different positions. In the foremost position (position 1) you can extend the cargo compartment fully (Y page 251) without removing the center console. 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 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. i The stowage compartment and cup holder will only be illuminated if the center console is installed in the rear position (position 0).