2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class center console

Adjusting the active multicontour
seat
The active multicontour seat can be adjusted
using COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions). Multicontour seat in the rear
You can use the Rear Seat Entertainment
System to adjust the multicontour seats for
the outer seats (see the separate operating
instructions). Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
The 4-way lumbar support can be adjusted
with COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions). Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to excessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may
even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk
of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly. For vehicles equipped with the Warmth
Comfort package: the armrest in the door and
the rear armrest or the rear-compartment
center console can also be heated when you
switch on the seat heating of one of the front
or rear seats. This can be set with COMAND
(see the separate operating instructions).
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level
3to level 2after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
The distribution of the heated surfaces on the
seat cushions and backrests in the front can
be set via COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
System and electric seat adjustment: you can
set the distribution of the heated sections of
the rear seat cushion and backrest via the
Rear Seat Entertainment System (see the
separate operating instructions).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. Seats
125Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Front Passenger
Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled Airbag Disabled
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual The front-passenger air bag is disabled during the journey, even
though:
R
an adult
or
R a person larger than a certain size is occupying the front-
passenger seat
If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may
interpret the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
G WARNING
The front-passenger air bag does not deploy during an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Switch the ignition off.
X Have the occupant get out of the vehicle.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction display and check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS has disabled the front-
passenger air bag ( Ypage 51).
R the display messages Front Passenger Airbag Enabled Front Passenger Airbag Enabled
See Operator's Manual
See Operator's Manual orFront Passenger Airbag
Front Passenger Airbag
Disabled See Operator's Manual
Disabled See Operator's Manual must not appear in the
multifunction display.
X Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checks have been completed.
X Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 278
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions For further information about the Occupant Classification System,
see (Y
page 51). Front Passenger Front Passenger
Airbag Airbag
Enabled
Enabled See
See
Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even
though:
R
a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger
seat
or
R the front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
G WARNING
The air bag may deploy unintentionally.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the front-passenger door.
X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat.
X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight.
The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and
interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually
is.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction display and check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Occupant
Classification System) has disabled the front-passenger air bag
(Y page 51).
R the display messages Front Passenger Airbag Enabled
Front Passenger Airbag Enabled
See Operator's Manual See Operator's Manual orFront Passenger Airbag
Front Passenger Airbag
Disabled See Operator's Manual
Disabled See Operator's Manual must not appear in the
multifunction display. Display
messages
279On-board computer and displays Z

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
317Stowage and features Z

Vehicles with a rear bench seat:
X
To open: fold down the seat armrest.
X Pull handle 0043and fold the armrests
upwards. Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer
seats:
X To open: fold down the seat armrest.
X Pull up on handle 0043and fold the armrest
upwards.
Stowage compartment in the rear-
compartment center console Vehicles with individual seats and center
console in the rear:
X Pull up on handle 0043and fold the armrest
upwards.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB
port, an AUX-IN jack, a mobile phone bracket
or a 115 V or 230 V socket are installed in the
stowage compartment. Stowage box in the rear seat backrest
!
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. Vehicles with a rear bench seat:
X
To open: fold down the rear armrest.
X Pull handle 0043and fold down cover 0044. Vehicles with individual seats and center
console in the rear:
X
To open: fold down the rear armrest.
X Pull handle 0043and fold down cover 0044.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a DVD
player is installed instead of a stowage
compartment.
Folding table G
WARNING
If the folding table is folded out while the
vehicle is in motion, passengers can be
thrown against it, particularly in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction. There is a risk of injury. Stowage areas
319Stowage and features
Z

X
Fold covers 0043upwards in the direction of
the arrow.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the
anchorage points under covers 0043.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes !
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console X
To open: open the stowage compartment
(Y page 317).
X To remove: slide catch0043forwards and
pull the cup holder upwards.
X To insert: make sure that the head unit
cover is closed.
X Insert the cup holder and slide catch 0043
back.
You can remove the cup holder and the
rubber mat for cleaning. Clean them with
clean, lukewarm water only. Cup holder in the rear seat armrest Vehicles with a rear bench seat
!
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. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: press the front of cup holder 0043
or 0044.
Cup holder 0043or0044 extends automatically.
X To fold out: place a container in the cup
holder.
The cup holder folds down automatically.
X To fold in: remove the container.
The cup holder folds in automatically.
X To close: slide cup holder 0043or0044 back
until it engages.
Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
bench seats
! 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. 322
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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
329Stowage and features Z