2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class tow

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Seat belts
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
001B
After starting the
engine, the red seat
bel twarning lamp lights
up for six seconds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and fron
tpassenger
to fasten their seat belts.
X Faste nyour seat belt (Y page 61). 001B
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for up to six seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 61).
The warning tone ceases. 001B
The red seat belt
warning lamp lights up
after the engine starts,
as soon as the driver's
or the front-passenger
door is closed. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 61).
The warning lamp goes out. There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
X
Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out. 001B
The red seat belt
warning lamp flashes
and an intermittent
audible warning
sounds. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. In
addition, you are driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h)
or you have
briefly driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 61).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone
ceases. There are objects on the front-passenger seat. In addition, you are
driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have briefly driven
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
X
Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone
ceases. 426
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Useful information
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Loading guidelines ............................438
Stowage areas .................................. 438
Features ............................................. 443 437Stowage and features

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 31).Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
Always faste nitems being carried as securely
as possible. Use cargo tie-down rings and
fastening materials appropriate for the weight
and size of the load.
In an accident, durin ghard 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.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo. Do not pile luggage or
cargo higher than the seat backrests.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
Never drive a vehicle with the trunk open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
The handling characteristics of a laden
vehicle are dependent on the distribution of
the load within the vehicle. For this reason,
you should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle (including occupants). The values
are specified on the vehicle identification
plate on the B-pillar of the driver's door.
R position heavy loads as far forwards as
possible and as low down in the trunk as
possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear seat
backrests.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges
for protection. Stowage areas
Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
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 compartmentl ids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box
i
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
you will find the following installed in the
glove box: an audio and video AUX jack, a
USB socket or Media Interface, a universal
interface for portable audio equipment, e.g.
for an iPod or USB device, and a bracket for 438
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a remote control (see the COMAND section
in this Operator's Manual).
i The glove box can be ventilated
(Y page 303). X
To open: press button 0002.
X To close: fold glove box flap 0003upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key. 0005
Glove box unlocked
0006 Glove box locked
Eyeglasses compartment X
To open: press marking 0002.
Stowage compartment under th earmrest
i The 0007 Roadside Assistance call button
(Y page 452) and the 0007MB Info call
button ( Ypage 452) are located in the
stowage compartment under the armrest.
i In the stowage compartment, there is a
partitio nwhich can be used to divide up the
stowage compartment. X
To open: press button 0002and fold the
armrest to the left or right.
Stowage compartments in the doors G
WARNING
Keep the door storage compartments closed
while vehicle is in motion. Failure to do so may
cause the seat belt to catch at the rear and
prevent proper positioning of the seat belt. X
To open: pull cover 0002upwards. Stowage areas
439Stowage and features Z

Coat hook
The coat hooks are located on the left and
righ
tint he headliner in the rear
compartment.
! Only hang light loads on the coat hooks.
Do not place a load of more than 6.6 lbs
(3 kg) on the coat hooks. X
To open: press coat hook 0002.
The coat hooks fold out.
X To close: press coat hook 0002until it
engages.
Stowage space in the rear Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest
!
Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the
armrests when they are folded out as you
could damage them.
! Close the cover of the stowage
compartmentb efore folding the rear seat
armrest back into the seat backrest. Vehicles without a control panel in the rear seat
armrest X
To open: fold down the seat armrest.
X Pull handle 0002and fold the armrests
upwards. Vehicles with a control panel in the rear seat
armrest
X
To open: press button 0002and fold up the
armrest.
Stowage box between the rear seats X
To open: pull handle 0002backwards in the
direction of the arrow.
Stowage box in the rear seat backrest
! Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the
armrests when they are folded out as you
could damage them. 440
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X
To open: fold down the rea rseat armrest.
X Pull handle 0002and fold down cover 0003.
i It will be easier to open the cover when
the rear seats are in the basic position.
Stowage pockets G
WARNING
Storage bags are intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
storage bag. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Storage bags cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
Storage bags are located in the rear
compartment on the driver's and front-
passenger seat backrests. Parcel nets
G
WARNING
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants. Parcel nets cannot protec
ttransported goods
in the event of an accident.
Parcel nets are located in the front-passenger
footwell and on the left and right-hand sides
of the trunk. Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R
secure the load using the cargo tie down
rings.
R do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R do not route tie downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R pad sharp edges for protection.
There are four cargo tie downr ings in the
trunk. Bag hook
!
The bag hook can bear a maximum load
of 6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to
secure a load. Stowage areas
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X
Pull bag hook 0003down by tab 0002. Stowage well under the trunk floor
Stowage well You can store a suitcase in the stowage well
underneath the front section of the trunk
floor.
! Fold down the suitcase handle before
closing the trunk. You could otherwise
damage the trunkl id.0002
Trun kfloor
0003 Stowage well for suitcases
Rear stowage compartment In the
S600 model, you can fold the rear part
of the trunk floor forwards. 0002
Stowage well
0003 Stowage compartment Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-
Benz for you rvehicle model to avoid damage
to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly
attached roof rack system or its load could
become detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
220 lb (100 kg).
Take into consideration that when the roof
rack is loaded, the handling characteristics
are different from those when operating the
vehicle without the roof rack loaded.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to preven tdamage to the
vehicle.
Positio nthe load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion. 442
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Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is
installed you can:
R raise the sliding sunroo ffully
R open the panorama roo fwith power tilt/
sliding panel fully
R open the trunk lid fully
Attaching the roof carrier X
Open covers 0002carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Fold covers 0002upwards.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the
anchorage points under covers 0002.
X Observe the manufacturer' sinstallation
instructions. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment,
only use containers that fit into the cup
holder. Use lids on open containers and do
not fill containers to aheight where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. 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.
When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.
An open cup holder may cause injury to you
or others when contacted during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an acciden tand/o rserious personal
injury.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console You can remove the cup holder to clean it.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
X
To open: press marking 0002.
X To remove: slide catch0003back and pull
the cup holder upwards.
X To insert: insert the cup holder and slide
catch 0003forwards.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest !
Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged. Features
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