2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class tow

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 Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is
a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open. G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. 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
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 The trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
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 behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges
for protection. Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when
braking or abruptly changing directions.
R Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar
situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage compartments,
parcel nets or stowage nets.
R Close lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk. 316
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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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Stowage compartment under the armrest
X
To open: press button 0043or0044 and fold
the armrest to the left or right.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB
port, an AUX-IN jack or a Media Interface are
installed in the stowage compartment. A
Media Interface is a universal interface for
portable audio or video equipment, e.g. for an
iPod ®
, iPhone ®
or MP3 player (see the
separate COMAND operating instructions).
Stowage compartment under the driver's
seat and front-passenger seat G
WARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the
stowage compartment, the cover may not be
able to restrain the items. Items may be
thrown out of the stowage compartment and
hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objects in the trunk.
The maximum permissible load of the
stowage compartment is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg). X
To open: pull handle 0043up and fold
cover 0044forwards.
Stowage compartments in the doors You can store items such as a rolled up
fluorescent jacket and a small umbrella in
stowage compartment
0044in the doors.
In doors 0043you can store bottles with a
capacity of up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 liter).
Stowage space in the rear Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest318
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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
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Z

Fold the folding table away before each
journey. X
To fold out: open rear armrest 0043
(Y page 319).
X Pull the folding table forwards and upwards
by recess 0044or0087 and swing outwards.
X Fold the table panels apart.
X To fold in: fold the table panels together
and swing in the folding table. Stowage nets
A stowage net is located in the front-
passenger footwell and there are ruffled
pockets on the back of the driver's and front-
passenger seats.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 316)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Y page 316). Securing cargo
Parcel net hooks General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R Secure the load using the parcel net hooks.
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.
Trunk There are four parcel net hooks in the trunk.
Stowage well under the trunk floor
Under the trunk floor you can find a multi-
purpose recess, e.g. for TIREFIT. X
To open: open the trunk lid.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle 0044
downwards.
Handle 0044folds upwards.
X Swing trunk floor 0043upwards using
handle 0044until it rests against the trunk
partition. 320
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X
Fold out hook 0087on the underside of the
trunk floor. X
Clip hook 0087into groove 0085.
X To close: unclip hook 0087from groove 0085.
X Fasten hook 0087to the bracket on the
underside of the trunk floor.
X Fold the trunk floor down. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving
characteristics change. If you exceed the
maximum roof load, the driving
characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
The maximum roof load is 220 lbs (100 kg). !
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's
equipment, you can raise the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel fully and
open the trunk lid fully when the roof carrier
is installed.
! To avoid damaging or scratching the
covers, do not use metallic or hard objects
to open them.
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load may become detached from the vehicle.
You must therefore ensure that you observe
the roof carrier manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Vehicles with a panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel: the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel cannot be
opened if a roof carrier is installed. The
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
can still be raised to allow ventilation of the
vehicle interior.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel makes contact with a roof carrier
approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sunroof will
lower slightly but remain raised at the rear.
Attaching the roof carrier Stowage areas
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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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X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: press down base 0044of the cup
holder in the middle until it engages.
X To close: press closing button 0043.
Base 0044of cup holder pops up.
The cup holder insert can be removed for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water
only.
! Please do not pull out the cup holder
insert any further than 15 mm. Otherwise,
the wooden trim on the rear seat armrest
could be damaged. X
To remove the insert: press down base
0087 of the cup holder in the middle until it
engages.
X Press both clips 0044and pull the cup holder
insert upwards approximately 15 mm.
X Press button 0043.
Base 0087of cup holder pops up.
X Remove the insert from the rear seat
armrest completely. !
Make sure that the cup holder insert has
been inserted into the recess correctly.
Otherwise, the wooden trim on the rear
seat armrest could be damaged. X
To insert the insert: make sure that
base 0044of the cup holder is in the upper
position.
X Place the cup holder insert into the recess
in the rear seat armrest such that
button 0043is facing forwards.
X Press the cup holder insert down.
X Press outer ring 0087of the cup holder insert,
until the cup holder insert engages audibly.
Temperature controlled cup holder in
the rear compartment 0043
Cup holder
0044 Switch
The temperature-controlled cup holder can
be used to keep cold drinks cool and warm
drinks warm. Features
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