2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class lock

Observe the loading guidelines (Y
page 316).
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box
X
To open: pull handle 0043and open glove box
flap 0044.
X To close: fold glove box flap 0044upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can be cooled (Y page 167).
The glove box contains a coin holder, a pen
holder, three credit card holders and a holder
for the COMAND remote control. The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
X To lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position
0048.
X To unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise
to position 0047. Eyeglasses compartment
X
To open: press marking 0043.
The eyeglasses compartment opens
downwards.
X To close: press marking 0043again and the
eyeglasses compartment returns upwards
and engages.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment
is always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartments in the center
console X
To open: briefly press marking 0044.
X To close: push stowage compartment 0043
in the direction of the arrow until it
engages. Stowage areas
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When you use the warming function, the
metal insert of the cup holder is heated.
Therefore, do not touch the cup holder insert.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To switch on the cooling function: press
and hold button 0044until the blue indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch on the heating function: press
and hold button 0044until the red indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch off the function: press and hold
button 0044until the indicator lamp on the
button goes out.
The rubber mat can be removed for cleaning.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Do not use hard or sharp objects to clean the
cup holder. Use only a soft cloth to clean it. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. 0043
Mirror light
0044 Bracket
0087 Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket 0085
Vanity mirror
0083 Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
0043only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket 0044and mirror cover
0083 has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down sun visor 0043.
X Pull sun visor 0043out of bracket 0087.
X Swing sun visor 0043to the side.
X Slide sun visor 0043horizontally as required.
X Fold down additional sun visor 0044to the
windshield. Rear side window sunblinds
0043
Front left
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X
To retract: press switch 0043beyond the
point of resistance and let go.
The roller sunblind retracts fully.
X To stop retracting: pull switch0043
upwards.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and then
extends again.
When the override feature for the rear side
windows is activated (Y page 70), the switch
0094 cannot be operated. The roller sunblind
can only be extended and retracted from the
driver's seat. Ashtray
Front ashtray X
To open: briefly press marking 0085.
Stowage compartment 0087opens.
X To remove the insert: grip the sides of
insert 0043, push it forward and pull it
upwards 0044.
X To re-install the insert: press insert0043
into the drawer until it engages.
X To close: press stowage compartment 0087
closed until it locks. Rear-compartment ashtray The ashtray is located in the stowage
compartment in the rear door. To use it, you
can place it in a cup holder or hold it in your
hand.
X
Remove the ashtray from retainer 0043in the
rear door.
X To open: fold lid0044upwards.
X To close: press lid0044downwards.
If you are not using the ashtray, close it and
place it in the retainer in the rear door. Cigarette lighter
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions
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Cigarette lighter in the front
compartment
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To open: briefly press marking 0087.
Stowage compartment 0044opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0043.
Cigarette lighter 0043will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: press stowage compartment 0044
closed until it locks.
Cigarette lighter in the rear
compartment Vehicles with a rear bench seat or
electrically adjustable rear seats Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment
System
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To open: briefly press cover 0044at the top.
The compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0043.
Cigarette lighter 0043will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: press cover 0044closed until it
locks. Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment
System:
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To open: briefly press cover 0044at the top.
The compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0043.
Cigarette lighter 0043will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: press cover 0044closed until it
locks. Features
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Vehicles with individual seats in the rear
X
Press lid 0043of the socket compartment
briefly.
The socket compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0044.
Cigarette lighter 0044will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A).
Accessories include such items as lamps or
chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i An emergency cut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low. If
the on-board voltage is too low, the power
to the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine. Socket in the front-compartment center
console
X
To open: briefly press marking 0087.
Stowage compartment 0043opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0044.
X To close: press stowage compartment 0043
closed until it locks.
Socket in the rear compartment Vehicles with a rear bench seat or
electrically adjustable rear seats
Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment
System
X
To open: briefly press cover 0044at the top.
The compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0043.
X To close: press cover 0044closed until it
locks. 328
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Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment
System:
X
To open: briefly press cover 0044at the top.
The compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0043.
X To close: press cover 0044closed until it
locks.
On vehicles with a 115 V socket, there is no
12 V socket in the center console in the rear
compartment.
Vehicles with individual seats in the rear X
Press lid 0043of the socket compartment
briefly.
The socket compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0044.Socket in the trunk X
Lift up the cover of socket 0043. 115 V socket
Important safety notes G
DANGER
When a suitable device is connected, the
115 V power socket will be carrying a high
voltage. You could receive an electric shock
if the connector cable or the 115 V power
socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged
or wet. There is a risk of fatal injury.
R Use only connector cables that are dry and
free of damage.
R When the ignition is off, make sure that the
115 V power socket is dry.
R Have the 115 V power socket checked or
replaced immediately at a qualified
specialized workshop if it is damaged or has
been pulled out of the trim.
R Never plug the connector cable into a
115 V power socket that is damaged or has
been pulled out of the trim. G
DANGER
If you reach into the power socket or plug
inappropriate devices into the power socket,
you could receive an electric shock. There is
a risk of fatal injury.
Only connect appropriate devices to the
power socket. Features
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X
To open: pull handle 0043on the cover.
X Fold the cover out to the front.
X To switch cooling level to low: press
button 0044once.
An indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To switch cooling level to high: press
button 0044twice.
Both indicator lamps in the button light up.
X To switch off cooling: press button0044
repeatedly until the indicator lamps go out.
The cooling output of the coolbox depends on
the ambient temperature and the selected
cooling level.
The coolbox reduces its cooling output or
switches off, if:
R many electrical consumers are turned on
R the starter battery is not sufficiently
charged
This is indicated by the flashing indicator
lamps in the button. The cooling function will
automatically switch back on as soon as there
is sufficient voltage.
Caring for the coolbox If you do not need to use the coolbox for an
extended period you should switch it off,
defrost it and clean it. After doing so, leave
the lid open for a time. Removing and installing the coolbox
You can remove the coolbox for maintenance
purposes.
X
To remove: switch off the coolbox.
X Pull plug 0044down and out.
X Unscrew both screws 0087.
X Pull out the coolbox.
X Close flap 0043.
X To install: swing flap0043to the side until it
is locked in place by the magnets.
X Insert the coolbox.
X Tighten both screws 0087.
X Connect plug 0044. mbrace
General notes i
mbrace is only available in the USA.
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that
your system is activated and operational. To
log in, press the 00D9MB Info call button. If
any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will 332
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If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address
will be sent to your vehicle.
X When the "Send" dialog window appears:
Enter the e-mail address you specified
when setting up your mbrace account into
the corresponding field.
X Click "Send".
i Information on specific commands such
as "Address entry" or "Send" can be found
on the website.
Calling up destination addresses
X Switch on the ignition.
The destination address is loaded into the
vehicle's navigation system.
A display message appears, asking
whether navigation should be started.
X Select Yes
Yes by turning 00790052007Aor sliding
009500520096 the COMAND controller and press
0098 to confirm.
The system calculates the route and
subsequently starts the route guidance
with the address entered.
i If you select No
No, the address can be saved
in the address book.
i If you have sent more than one
destination address, each individual
destination must be confirmed separately.
i Destination addresses are loaded in the
same order as the order in which they were
sent.
If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz
vehicles with mbrace and activated mbrace
accounts:
If multiple vehicles are registered under the
same e-mail address, the destination will
be sent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and
a replacement SmartKey is not available. The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote
unlocking may be delayed by 15 to
60 minutes. After 30 days, the vehicle can no
longer be opened remotely.
X
Contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password.
X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed
upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be opened via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e.g. iPhone ®
,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
i Vehicle remote opening is only possible if
the corresponding mobile phone network
is accessible.
Vehicle remote closing The remote closing feature can be used when
you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and you
are no longer nearby.
The vehicle can then be locked by the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely
locked within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote closing
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days the vehicle can no longer be closed
remotely.
X
Contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 338
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