2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class tow

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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0087
Rear right
0085 Rear left
The sunblinds for the rear side windows can
be operated with the buttons for the side
windows.
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence.
X To close fully: pull the corresponding
switch when the side window is closed.
X To open fully: press the corresponding
switch.
i You can use the switches on the rear
doors to close the rear roller sunblinds for
the opposite side. Rear window roller sunblind
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When extending or retracting, parts of the
body could become trapped within the sweep
of the roller sunblind. There is a risk of injury.
When extending or retracting, make sure that
no one has any parts of the body within the
sweep of the roller sunblind. If someone
becomes trapped, briefly press the button
again. The opening or closing procedure will
be stopped.
! Make sure that the roller sunblind can
move freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind
or other objects could be damaged.
At temperatures below 00F84‡( 00F820 †) the roller
sunblind cannot be operated. Extending/retracting from the driver's
seat
X
To extend or retract: briefly press
button 0043.
The roller sunblind fully extends or fully
retracts.
X To stop: briefly press button 0043again.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves
back into the out-of-use position.
Extending/retracting from the rear X
To extend: pull switch0043upwards and let
go.
The roller sunblind extends fully.
X To stop extending: press switch0043
downwards briefly.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and then
retracts again. Features
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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
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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
power socket. Features
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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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