2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN trunk

Socket in the glove box
X
Open the glove box (Y page 432).
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console Example: vehicles with the smoker's package
X
Lift up the cover of socket :.
Socket in the trunk X
Lift up the cover of socket :. 115 V power socket
G
WARNING
The 115V AC socket operates at high voltage.
Use the 115V AC socket in the vehicle with
the same caution and prudence that you
exercise when using power outlets at home.
Keep any fluids away from the 115V AC
socket.
Do not clean the socket with fluids or
tapered objects. Keep the 115V AC socket
cover in the closed position, when not in use.
Otherwise, you could suffer an electric shock
and be seriously or even fatally injured. G
WARNING
Any device that you connect must have a
suitable
plug and meet U.S. standards. Never
pull at a cable to disconnect a plug from a
115 V AC power socket. Never use a damaged
connection cable. The 115 V AC power socket
must never be connected to another 115 V
AC power source. Do not use a converter with
an earthed plug for the 115 V AC power
socket. This could cause serious injury to you
and/or other people. G
WARNING
If the 115V AC socket is damaged or torn out
of the trim, do not use or touch the 115V AC
socket. Using a 115V AC socket that is
damaged or torn out of the trim could cause
serious

personal injury to you and/or others. 115 V socket
: provides an alternating
voltage of 115 V, so that small electronic
devices can be connected. These devices, 442
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such as games consoles, chargers and
laptops, together should not consume more
than a maximum of 150 W.
Requirements
for operation of these devices:
R the plug of the electronic device must be
inserted fully into 115 V power socket :.
R the maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 W.
R the on-board power supply is within a
permissible volt range.
R the 12 V socket in the trunk is operational
(Y page 441).
X Open flap =.
X Insert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
If indicator lamp ; does not light up,
consult the section on malfunctions.
X To turn off:
disconnect the plug from 115 V
power socket :.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
X Close flap =.
Possible causes of malfunction:
R the on-board power supply is not within a
permissible volt range.
R the

temperature of the DC/AC converter is
temporarily too high.
R some small electronic devices have a
constant nominal power of less than
150 W, but a very high inrush current.
These devices will not work. If you connect
such a device, 115 V power socket : will
not supply it with power.
If indicator lamp ; still does not light up,
contact a specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. mbrace
Important safety notes !
A license agreement must exist in order
to

activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system is activated and ready for use,
and press the E MB Info call button to
register. If any of the steps mentioned is
not carried out, the system may not be
activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
assistance services:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center under
1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will
be sent to you by post. You can use this
password to log in to the mbrace section
under "Owners Online" at http://
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.
The mbrace system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational.
R the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center.
R a service subscription is available.
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged.
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if there is sufficient
GPS reception and the vehicle position can
be forwarded to the Customer Center.
The mbrace system The mbrace system provides different
services, e.g.:
R
automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
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Each destination address sent can be
accessed by every vehicle which is
connected with the relevant e-mail
address.
Vehicle remote opening If you have unintentionally locked your
vehicle (e.g. the SmartKey is still in the
vehicle) and a replacement SmartKey is not
available, the vehicle can be opened by a
Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be opened remotely up to four
days after the ignition was last switched off.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center under 1-800-FOR-
MERCedes

(1-800-367-6372) or
1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your password.
X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed
upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
X Pull the trunk lid handle for at least 20
seconds

until the indicator lamp in the SOS
button ( Y page 444) flashes.
The Connecting Call message appears
on the multifunction display.
Alternatively, the vehicle can also be opened
via the Internet or an iPhone in the "Owners
Online" section using your ID number and
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.
i Vehicle

remote unlocking is only possible
if the corresponding mobile phone network
is accessible.
The SOS button flashes and the
Connecting Call message appears in the
multifunction display to confirm that the
command for vehicle remote unlocking has
been received.
If you pull the trunk handle for more than
20 seconds before receiving authorization for remote unlocking, you must wait 15
minutes before you can pull the trunk lid
handle again.
Vehicle remote closing If you forget to lock your vehicle but are no
longer in the vicinity of the vehicle, it can be
locked for you by the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The

vehicle can be locked remotely up to four
days after the ignition was last switched off.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center under 1-800-FOR-
MERCedes

(1-800-367-6372) or
1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your PIN.
The next time you are in your vehicle and
switch
on the ignition, the Tele Aid Doors
Locked Remotely message appears in the
multifunction display.
Alternatively, the vehicle can also be locked
via the Internet or an iPhone in the "Owners
Online" section using your ID number and
password.
i The vehicle valet locking feature is
available when the relevant mobile phone
network is available and data connection is
possible.
Automatic vehicle data retrieval for the
service due date Your vehicle comes with a function which
improves the servicing of the vehicle
considerably. Shortly before the service due
date, mbrace sends important vehicle
maintenance information to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center. The
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
then

informs your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Service Center of the work required. This
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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). Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
X Open the trunk lid. X
Release strap :.
X Remove first-aid kit ;
from the parcel net.
i Check
the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
contents. Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor.
X Lift the trunk floor up ( Y page 436). :
Folding wheel chock
; Vehicle tool kit tray cover
= Vehicle tool kit
? Jack "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can
be

found in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
X Lift the trunk floor up ( Y page 436). X
Turn stowage tray = counter-clockwise
and remove together with vehicle tool kit
tray ;.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel :.
For further information on changing a wheel
and mounting the spare wheel, see
(Y page 473). 472
Where will I find...?
Breakdown assistance

X
Prepare the vehicle as described
(Y page 473).
X Remove the following items (depending on
the
vehicle's equipment) from the stowage
well under the trunk floor:
R the emergency spare wheel or spare
wheel
R wheel bolts for the spare wheel/
emergency spare wheel
R the vehicle tool kit
R the folding wheel chock
R the jack
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away G
WARNING
Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or on
slight inclines/declines. The vehicle could
otherwise fall off the jack and injure you or
others.
If

your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock,
it can be found in the vehicle tool kit
(Y page 472).
The folding wheel chock is an additional
securing measure to prevent the vehicle from
rolling away, for example when changing a
wheel. X
Fold both plates upwards :.
X Fold out lower plate ;.
X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into
the openings in base plate =. Securing the vehicle on level ground
X
On level ground: place chocks or other
suitable items under the front and rear of
the wheel that is diagonally opposite the
wheel you wish to change. Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients
X
On downhill gradients: place chocks or
other suitable items in front of the wheels
of the front and rear axle.
Raising the vehicle G
WARNING
When jacking up the vehicle, only use the jack
which has been specifically approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
The

jack is designed exclusively for jacking up
the vehicle at the jacking points built into both
sides of the vehicle. The jack saddle must be 474
Flat tire
Breakdown assistance

light-alloy wheel. Using other wheel bolts
when fitting the "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel with light-alloy wheel could
damage the brake system.
Always use wheel bolts
; to fit the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel with
steel wheel. Using other wheels when
fitting the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel with steel wheel could damage the
brake system.
X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
! To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt. X
Slide the emergency spare wheel onto the
alignment bolt and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are
finger-tight.
X Unscrew the alignment bolt.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
Lowering the vehicle X
Turn the crank of the jack counter-
clockwise until the vehicle is once again
standing firmly on the ground.
X Place the jack to one side. X
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a
crosswise pattern in the sequence
indicated ( :

to A). The tightening torque
must be 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). G
WARNING
Have the tightening torque checked
immediately after a wheel is changed. The
wheels could come loose if they are not
tightened to a torque of 110 lb/ft
(150 Nm).
X Turn the jack back to its initial position and
store it together with the rest of the tire-
change tool kit in the stowage well under
the trunk floor.
i When
you are driving with the emergency
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
monitoring system cannot function
reliably. Only restart the tire pressure
monitoring system when the defective
wheel has been replaced with a new wheel.
All mounted wheels must be equipped with
functioning sensors and the defective
wheel should no longer be in the vehicle. MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)

allow you to continue driving your
vehicle even if one or more tires are entirely
deflated.
MOExtended tires may only be used in
conjunction with the activated tire pressure Flat tire
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Breakdown assistance Z

ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
Use MB SummerFit windshield washer
concentrate at temperatures above freezing:
X Mix 1 part MB SummerFit with 100 parts
water.
Use MB WinterFit windshield washer
concentrate at temperatures below freezing:
X At temperatures down to 14 ‡(Ò 10 †): mix
1 part MB WinterFit with 2 parts water.
X At temperatures down to Ò
4 ‡(Ò 20 †): mix
1 part MB WinterFit with 1 part water.
X At temperatures down to
Ò

20.2 ‡(Ò 29 †): mix 2 parts MB WinterFit
with 1 part water.
! Only SummerFit and WinterFit can be
mixed. Otherwise, the jets could become
blocked. Vehicle data
For the specified vehicle data, please note
that:
R The heights specified may vary due to:
-tires
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment All models
Vehicle length
206.7 in (5250 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
83.5 in (2120 mm)
Vehicle height
58.2 in (1479 mm)
Wheelbase
124.6 in (3165 mm)
Front track
63.0 in (1600 mm)
Rear track
63.2 in (1606 mm) All models
Turning circle
40.0 ft (12.20 m)
Maximum roof load
Maximum 220 lb
(100 kg) Maximum trunk
load
Maximum 220 lb
(100 kg) S 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Short wheelbase
Vehicle length
200.8 in (5100 mm)
Wheelbase
119.5 in (3035 mm)
Turning circle
38.7 ft (11.80 m)
Long wheelbase
Vehicle length
206.7 in (5250 mm)
Wheelbase
124.6 in (3165 mm)
Turning circle
40.0 ft (12.20 m)
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG
Vehicle length
206.8 in (5252 mm)
Vehicle height
58.7 in (1490 mm)
Turning circle
40.1 ft (12.22 m)530
Vehicle data
Technical data