2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Owner's Manual

Rear-compartment ashtray
The ashtray is located in the stowage com-
partment 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 :in the
rear door.
X To open: fold lid;upwards.
X To close: press lid;downwards.
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 per-
mit. Cigarette lighter in the front compart-
ment
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
X To open: briefly press marking =.
Stowage compartment ;opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: press stowage compartment ;
closed until it locks.
Cigarette lighter in the rear compart-
ment Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electri-
cally adjustable rear seats Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment
System
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
X To open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens. Features
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Press in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: press cover ;closed until it
locks. Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
X To open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: press cover ;closed until it
locks.
Vehicles with individual seats in the rear Example: Sedan X
Press lid :of the socket compartment
briefly.
The socket compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
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 =.
Stowage compartment :opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
X To close: press stowage compartment :
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Socket in the rear compartment
Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electri-
cally adjustable rear seats Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment
System
X To open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
X To close: press cover ;closed until it
locks. Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem:
X To open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
X To close: press cover ;closed 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
Example: Sedan
X Press lid :of the socket compartment
briefly.
The socket compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
Socket in the trunk X
Lift up the cover of socket :. 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. Features
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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 speci-
alized 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.
! 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 alter-
nating voltage of 115 V so that small elec-
tronic devices can be connected. These devi- ces, such as games consoles, chargers and
laptops, must not consume more than a max-imum 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 per-
missible voltage range.
R the 12 V sockets in the center console in
the front compartment (Y page 384) and in
the trunk are functional (Y page 385).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 =.
X Insert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
X To switch off: remove the connector from
115 V socket :.
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 375).
X To switch on: switch the ignition on.
X Open flap =. 386
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Insert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
X To switch off: remove the connector from
115 V socket :.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord. Features
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Problems with the 115 V power socket
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions 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 430).
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 cool-
box, 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 com-
partment of the coolbox, the capacity of the
bottle must not exceed 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l).
Store only plastic bottles in the upper com-
partment of the coolbox. Using the coolbox
X
Vehicles with rear seat armrest: fold
down the rear seat armrest.
X Pull handle :and fold down cover ;.388
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X
To open: pull handle :on the cover.
X Fold the cover out to the front.
X To switch cooling level to low: press but-
ton ;once.
An indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To switch cooling level to high: press
button ;twice.
Both indicator lamps in the button light up.
X To switch off cooling: press button;
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 ;down and out.
X Unscrew both screws =.
X Pull out the coolbox.
X Close flap :.
X To install: swing flap:to the side until it
is locked in place by the magnets.
X Insert the coolbox.
X Tighten both screws =.
X Connect plug ;. mbrace
General notes The mbrace system is only available in the
USA.
You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your
system is activated and operational. To log in,
press the ïMB 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 hot-
lines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007 Features
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Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will
be sent to you by mail. You can use this pass-
word to log onto the mbrace area under "Own- ers 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 Cus-
tomer Center
R a service subscription is available
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged
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 WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the COMAND volume control.
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 detec-
ted 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 FRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in the ïMB Info call
button does not light up during self-diag-
nosis 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
- F Roadside Assistance call button
- ï MB Info call button
R The Inoperative
Inoperative or theService Not Service Not
Activated
Activated message appears in the multi-
function display after the system self-diag-
nosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expec-
ted. 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-MERCede s (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007 390
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