2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Owner's Manual

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
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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
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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
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Note that work and repairs on the 115 V
power socket should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel.
General notes The 115 V power socket provides an
alternating voltage of 115 V so that small
electronic devices can be connected. These
devices, such as games consoles, chargers
and laptops, must not consume more than a
maximum of 150 watts altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices:
R the electronic device that you connect has
a suitable connector and conforms to
standards specific to the country you are
in.
R the plug of the electronic device is plugged
correctly into 115 V power socket.
R the maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 watts.
R the on-board power supply is within a
permissible voltage range.
R the 12 V sockets in the center console in
the front compartment (Y page 328) and in
the trunk are functional (Y page 329).
Using the 115 V power socket The 115 V socket is in the center console in
the rear compartment on vehicles with a rear
bench seat or electrically adjustable rear
seats.
X To switch on: switch the ignition on.
X Open flap 0087. X
Insert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up.
X To switch off: remove the connector from
115 V socket 0043.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord. The 115 V socket is in the armrest on vehicles
with individual seats in the rear.
X Open the armrest (Y page 319).
X To switch on: switch the ignition on.
X Open flap 0087.
X Insert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up.
X To switch off: remove the connector from
115 V socket 0043.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord. 330
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Problems with the 115 V power socket
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The warning lamp on
the 115 V power socket
is not lit. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak.
X
Start the engine.
or
X Charge the battery (Y page 371).
If the indicator lamp still does not light up:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high.
X
Remove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket.
X Let the DC/AC converter cool down.
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. You have connected an electronic device that has a constant
nominal power of less than 150 watts, but has a very high switch-
on current. This device will not work. If you connect such a device,
the 115 V power socket will not supply it with power.
X Connect a suitable electronic device. Coolbox in the rear compartment
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you cover the ventilation grille for the
coolbox, it may overheat. There is a risk of fire.
Always make sure that the ventilation grille is
not covered.
The ventilation grille for the coolbox is in the
trunk.
The coolbox can bear a maximum load of
7.7 lb (3.5 kg).
If you want to store a bottle in the upper
compartment of the coolbox, the capacity of
the bottle must not exceed 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l).
Store only plastic bottles in the upper
compartment of the coolbox. Using the coolbox
X
Vehicles with rear seat armrest: fold
down the rear seat armrest.
X Pull handle 0043and fold down cover 0044. 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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be sent to you by mail. You can use this
password to log onto the mbrace area under
"Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com .
The 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:
R GPS reception is available.
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system To adjust the volume during a call, proceed
as follows:
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the volume controller of COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g:
R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
You can find information and a description of
all available features under "Owners Online"
at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis. A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following occurs:
R
The indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the 0052Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in the 00D9MB Info call
button does not light up during self-
diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
-SOS button
- 0052 Roadside Assistance call button
- 00D9 MB Info call button
R After the system self-diagnosis, the
Inoperative
Inoperative orService Not Service Not
Activated
Activated message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as
expected. In the event of an emergency, help
will have to be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007 Features
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Emergency call
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an
emergency if:
R you see smoke inside or outside of the
vehicle, e.g. if there is a fire after an
accident
R the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
R the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or
similar situations as soon as it is safe to do
so. Move to a safe location along with other
vehicle occupants. In such situations, secure
the vehicle in accordance with national
regulations, e. g. with a warning triangle.
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
General notes
An emergency call is dialed automatically if
an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
i You cannot end an automatically
triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually. As soon as the emergency call has been
initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The multifunction display shows the
Connecting Call
Connecting Call message.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call Connected Call Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
All important information on the emergency
is transmitted, for example:
R Current location of the vehicle (as
determined by the GPS system)
R Vehicle identification number
R Information on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been
initiated, a voice connection is automatically
established between the Customer
Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants.
R If the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center attempts to get more information
on the emergency.
R If there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center, the system has been unable to initiate
an emergency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The
indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes
continuously.
The Call Failed
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
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