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Option Code 888 - Rear Storage Compartment
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2012 ML350
Option Code 888 - Rear Storage Compartment
I placed the order this week for my 2012 ML350. The spec has one option on it that I am not sure of. It is option code 888 - Rear Storage Compartment. Does anybody know what this option is? All ML's already have the lift-up compartment that houses the spare tire. What could 888 be?
2012 ML 350 (gasoline)
Steel Grey Met/Black MBTex
Packages:
P02 - Premium 2
864 - Rear Seat Entertainment Package
993 - Lane Tracking Package
Options:
R55 - 19" Twin-spoke Wheels
235 - Active Parking Assist w/ PARKTRONIC
550 - Trailer Hitch
734 - Eucalyptus Wood Trim
846 - Brushed Aluminum Running Boards
888 - Rear Storage Compartment
2012 ML 350 (gasoline)
Steel Grey Met/Black MBTex
Packages:
P02 - Premium 2
864 - Rear Seat Entertainment Package
993 - Lane Tracking Package
Options:
R55 - 19" Twin-spoke Wheels
235 - Active Parking Assist w/ PARKTRONIC
550 - Trailer Hitch
734 - Eucalyptus Wood Trim
846 - Brushed Aluminum Running Boards
888 - Rear Storage Compartment
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I placed the order this week for my 2012 ML350. The spec has one option on it that I am not sure of. It is option code 888 - Rear Storage Compartment. Does anybody know what this option is? All ML's already have the lift-up compartment that houses the spare tire. What could 888 be?
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It's nothing more than the spare tire compartment with a key lock next to the handle. The order automatically adds option 888 when you spec Package 2 UNLESS you order the Driver Assistance Package in addition to Package 2.
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Does the DA package take up space in that compartment?
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Thanks for the clarification. I did order the Handling Package, but don't really care if I have a lock on the rear compartment.
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2012 ML 350 BlueTec
Save the money. If you lock something in that compartment you will probably lock the vehicle. Now if someone breaks in the car is already trashed and all they will do is cause more damage. Its not Ft. Knox.
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I'm wondering what the size is and its location. It sounds like it would be a convenient feature when getting it serviced or washed.
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2012 ML 350 BlueTec
As for when the vehicle is serviced you give them the key anyway.
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All it is a lock on the spare tire door. There is no additional storage. To be honest. I don't even know what key locks it. It came as part of the P2 pkg in my ML. The ball for the trailer hitch is stored there and there is some space around the spare. I keep the owners manual there.
As for when the vehicle is serviced you give them the key anyway.
As for when the vehicle is serviced you give them the key anyway.
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What Katiesdad7 said is correct, this feature is no big deal. I put a couple things on top of the spare tire like an air inflator and a few tools around the sides of the spare but the "locking" feature is useless.
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As I said, that's what I was told by my dealer, don't know it to be a fact though. BTW, I have never locked my cover, partly because I never take my key out of my pocket anymore!
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I too wanted cargo management, but couldn't get it because of 888. I was told that M-B didn't want to have to deal with too many compartment covers. The cover for vehicles equipped with cargo management are narrower to facilitate the rails on each side. As it is, they have the "standard" cover, the narrower cover for cargo management equipped vehicles, and the locking cover in 888. I mean they've got 3, how could a 4th be that much more trouble.
As I said, that's what I was told by my dealer, don't know it to be a fact though. BTW, I have never locked my cover, partly because I never take my key out of my pocket anymore!
As I said, that's what I was told by my dealer, don't know it to be a fact though. BTW, I have never locked my cover, partly because I never take my key out of my pocket anymore!
Does the trunk area change with cargo mgmt?
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X350d GLE500e 2017, ML350 BlueTec 2012(sold), A200 2013, ML350CDI 2009(sold), Aston Martin DB7 2003
Rather than hiding your hash or whatever in the spare tyre compartment, why not save the money on the lock and put it under the rear seats. Nobody would look in there!
Theres even enough space for the handbags you've recently snatched.
Theres even enough space for the handbags you've recently snatched.
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13ML BT
Well under the seat is searchable during a routine traffic stop. Anything behind a lock may need a warrant.
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2012 ML 350 BlueTec
Cops DO NOT have the right to just search your vehicle. They need a reason that they will need to defend if it is challenged. As a veteran I gave my service to defend the Constitution. That includes the 4th amendment.
But the best way not to be in that situation is to just follow the law. Now if I could only get my son to understand that. :-)
