2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 265

Features Glare from the side opened simultaneously. The roller sunblind can jump out of the retainers and spring back suddenly when driving at high speeds, e.g. when driving on the freeway. This could damage the inertia reel. Therefore, either close the side window or retract the roller sunblind before driving at high speeds. 263 Ashtray Ashtray in the cockpit X Fold down sun visor :. X Pull sun visor : out of retainer =. X Swing sun visor : to the side. X Vehicles with a sliding sunroof: fold down additional sun visor ; to the windshield. i There is a stowage space under the ashtray. ! The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise, the stowage space could be damaged. Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows The roller sunblinds for the rear side windows are only available in the USA. X X X To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by tab ; and hook it onto retainers : at the top of the window. To open: open cover : (Y page 247). To remove the insert: reach into the recess on the rear of insert ;. X Pull insert ; upwards and remove it. X To refit the insert: press insert ; into the opening from above and press it down until it engages. ! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand. Do not let it snap back suddenly as this would damage the automatic roller mechanism. ! Do not drive the vehicle with the roller sunblind hooked in and the side windows Ashtray in the second row of seats Short wheelbase vehicles with a center console in the second row of seats do not have an ashtray below the center console. Z Loading, stowing and features