Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem have an ashtray in the centre console in the rear compartment.
X To open: briefly press the top of cover ;.
The ashtray opens.
X To remove the insert: push into recess=
from the right.
Ashtray insert :slides out slightly to the
right.
X Lift insert :up and out.
X To refit the insert: place insert:into the
holder and press it down on the right until it
engages. Cigarette lighter
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 unattended in the vehicle.
! The cigarette lighter in the centre console in
the front compartment is not intended for
operating the tyre inflation compressor. Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter
when road and traffic conditions permit. X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 146).
X To open: slide cover :to its foremost posi-
tion.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: pull cover :back as far as it will go. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the key to position 1in the ignition lock
(Y page 146).
With the exception of the socket in the front
centre console, all sockets can be used for
accessories with a maximum current draw of
240 W (20 A). The socket in the front centre
console can be used for accessories with a max-
imum current draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories include such items as mobile phone chargers.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
i An emergency cut-off 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 centre console !
The socket is not intended for operating the
tyre inflation compressor. Features
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X
To open: slide cover :to its foremost posi-
tion.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
X To close: pull cover :back as far as it will go.
Socket in the rear-compartment centre
console On vehicles with the Rear Seat Entertainment
System, there are two sockets in the rear-com-
partment centre console.
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
Socket in the luggage compartment X
Lift up the cover of socket :.Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys-
tem
Information on these requirements can be found in the separate multimedia system operating
instructions. X
To open: press cover :briefly.
X To make an emergency call: press SOS but-
ton ;briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;flashes
until the emergency call is concluded.
X Wait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz emergency call centre.
X After the emergency call, close cover :.
You will see a message if:
R a connection to the Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call centre cannot be made
R a call has not been automatically forwarded
to the public emergency call centre
In this case, dial the 112emergency number
on your mobile phone.
You can find more information on the Mercedes- Benz emergency call system in the separate
multimedia system operating instructions. Mobile phone
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Operating mobile communications equip-
ment while driving distracts you from paying
attention to traffic conditions. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There
is a risk of an accident.
Use this device only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when
operating mobile communications equipment in the vehicle. 310
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