2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS glove box

“Hard disk”, “Music Register”
Use the command “Hard disk” or “Music
Register” to switch to the internal hard disk
(Music Register) of the COMAND.
“Memory card”
The “Memory card” command is used to
switch from the DVD drive to the SD card.
Voice Control System external
devices
Operation
You can use the Voice Control System to
R switch to audio AUX mode
R switch to media interface mode
R switch to the USB interface
XSelecting application: Press
button 0062 on the multifunction steering
wheel.XSpeak one of the following commands.
Commands
For a list of commands, see ( Y page 257).
Help commands
Use the following commands to hear all
commands for external devices:
R “Help Media Interface”
R “Help USB-Interface”
“Audio AUX”
Use the command “Audio AUX” to switch to
audio AUX mode.
“Video AUX”
Use the command “Video AUX” to switch to
video AUX mode.
“Media Interface”
Use the command “Media Interface” to
switch to the media interface in the glove box.
“USB”
Use the command “USB” to switch to the USB
interface in the glove box.
Voice Control System command list
This section contains an overview of the most
important commands for Voice Control
System operation. Which commands are
available for use depends on the equipment
level in your vehicle.
i Some functions can be operated using
several different commands. In the
following list, these commands are
grouped in one cell. When multiple similar,
alternative commands are possible they
are separated by a slash “/”. Choose your
preferred command from those available.
Possible additions to the commands are in
brackets “( )”. Other commands are
possible. Refer to the respective help
function.
General commands
R yes
R right
R okRnoRcancel
R stop
R quit
R abort
R terminate
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The doors are designed to unlock
automatically after an accident if the force of
the impact exceeds a preset threshold.
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph
(15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourself
out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is
on a test stand.
Locking and unlocking from the inside
GObserve Safety notes, see page 56.
You can lock or unlock the vehicle from the
inside using the central locking or unlocking
switch. This can be useful, for example, if you
want to lock the vehicle before starting to
drive.
The central locking or unlocking switch does
not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap or the
interior storage compartments, such as the
glove box.
XLocking: Press central locking switch \000G.
When the front passenger door is closed,
the vehicle locks.
XUnlocking: Press central unlocking
switch \000F.
You can open a locked front door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
central locking switch
Rand the SmartKey is set to factory settings,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a
front door is opened from the inside
Rand the SmartKey is set to selective
settings, only the front door opened from
the inside is unlocked
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it will not
unlock using the central unlocking switch.
Opening the trunk
GWarning!
Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine
is running and while driving. Among other
dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! When you open the trunk, the trunk lid
swings open upwards. Always make sure
there is sufficient overhead clearance.
You can open the trunk when the vehicle is
stationary.
A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.80 m)
is required to open the trunk lid.
Opening the trunk from the outside
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Switching offXSwitch off the left or right turn signal.
or
XSteer straight ahead.
The corner-illuminating lamp goes out.
iThere may be a brief delay before the
corner-illuminating lamps go out.
Interior lighting in the front
iEven with the SmartKey being removed
from the starter switch you can still use the
lighting for the storage compartment, glove
box and vanity mirrors, when you open a
door or press one of the interior lighting
buttons. If a lamp is switched on and you
do not lock the vehicle, it will be switched
off automatically after 30 minutes.
When you lock the vehicle from the outside,
the interior lighting is switched off.
\000F\000I Left front reading lamp on/off \000G\000L Rear interior lighting on/off\000

XOpening: Press coat hook \000F.
The coat hook moves out.
XClosing: Press coat hook \000F until it
engages.
Retaining hook
A retaining hook can be used to attach cargo
items such as bags.
! Do not use the retaining hook to tie down
cargo.
XPull strap \000F of retaining hook \000G down.
Cargo tie-down hooks
Four cargo tie-down hooks are located in the
trunk.
Always follow loading instructions
(Y page 379).
Carefully secure cargo by applying even load
on all cargo tie-down hooks with rope of
sufficient strength to hold down the cargo.
Front storage compartments
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
Glove box
The glove box can be ventilated
(Y page 369).
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XOpening: Press glove box lid release \000F.XClosing: Push glove box lid \000G upwards
until it engages.
You can lock the glove box, e.g. when the
vehicle is in the shop for service.
The glove box can only be locked or unlocked
with the mechanical key.
\000JGlove box unlocked\000KGlove box locked
Eyeglasses compartment
XOpening: Press eyeglasses compartment
mark \000F.
XClosing: Guide eyeglasses compartment
upward until it engages.
Front armrest storage compartment
iThe Roadside Assistance button \000

To avoid possible injury to children sitting in
the rear seat, activate the override switch.
Activation of the override switch deactivates
the rear center console lighter.
If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
XOpen the cover (Y page 387).XSwitch on the ignition.XPush in cigarette lighter \000F.
Cigarette lighter \000F will pop out
automatically when hot.
XTake out cigarette lighter \000F.XReinsert cigarette lighter \000F in its socket
after use.
Rear center console
XSwitch on the ignition.XOpen the cover.XPush in cigarette lighter \000F.
Cigarette lighter \000F will pop out
automatically when hot.
Power outlets
The power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. auxiliary lamps, mobile phone chargers)
up to a maximum of 15 A (180 W).
If the engine is off and the power outlets are
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
XSwitch on the ignition.
Power outlet in glove box
XOpen the glove box (Y page 381).
Power outlet in rear center console
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Vehicle equipment
iThis Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Where will I find ...?
First aid kit
iCheck expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and
replace missing/expired items.
The first aid kit is located in the trunk on the
right side storage pocket, secured by a
tensioning strap.
XLoosen tensioning strap \000F.
First aid kit \000G can be removed.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is located in the space
underneath the trunk floor.
iVehicles without spare wheel are not
factory-equipped with the tools required for
a wheel change such as a jack or a wheel
wrench. Some tools required for a wheel
change are specific to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to obtain the tools approved for
your vehicle.
The vehicle tool kit includes:
RAlignment bolt 44
RCollapsible wheel chock44
RFuse chart
RJack44
RPair of gloves44
RTowing eye bolt
RWheel wrench44
XRemoving: Open the trunk (Y page 279).XLift the trunk floor using the floor handle.XEngage the floor handle on the upper trunk
lip.
! To prevent damage, always disengage the
floor handle from the upper trunk lip and
lower the trunk floor before closing the
trunk.
\000FCollapsible wheel chock\000GVehicle tool kit box cover\000