2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE Owner's Manual

XTo open:fold down the rear armrest.
XPull handle :and fold down cover ;.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a DVD
player is installed instead of a stowage com-
partment.
Stowage nets
Stowage nets are located:
Rin the front-passenger footwell
Ron the back of the driver's and the front-
passenger seat
Ron the left and right-hand side in the trunk
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 300)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (
Ypage 300).
Securing loads using parcel net hooks
General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
RSecure the load using the parcel net hooks.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
RDo not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
RPad 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.
XTo open: open the trunk lid.
XHolding the ribbing, press handle :down-
wards.
Handle :folds upwards.
XSwing trunk floor ;upwards using han-
dle :until it rests against the trunk parti-
tion.
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XFold out hook=on the underside of the
trunk floor.
XClip hook =into groove ?.
XTo close:unclip hook =from groove ?.
XFasten hook =to the bracket on the
underside of the trunk floor.
XFold the trunk floor down.
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Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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 brak- ing or abruptly changing directions.
RAlways store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
RClose lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 300).
!Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
!Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con- sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
XTo open: open the stowage compartment
(
Ypage 301).
XOpen the protective flap if necessary.
XTo remove: slide catch:forwards and
pull the cup holder upwards.
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XTo insert:make sure that the protective
flap is closed.
XInsert the cup holder and slide catch :
back.
You can remove the cup holder and the rub-
ber mat for cleaning. Clean them with clean,
lukewarm water only.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!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.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XTo open: press the front of cup holder :
or ;.
Cup holder :or; extends automatically.
XTo fold out: place a container in the cup
holder.
The cup holder folds down automatically.
XTo fold in: remove the container.
The cup holder folds in automatically.
XTo close: slide cup holder :or; back
until it engages.
Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
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.
:Mirror light
;Bracket
=Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
?Vanity mirror
AMirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light :only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket ;and mirror cover A
has been folded up.
Glare from the side
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XFold down sun visor:.
XPull sun visor:out of retainer ;.
XSwing sun visor :to the side.
XSlide sun visor :horizontally as required.
Rear window roller sunblind
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could be trapped in the
sweep of the roller sunblind when the roller
sunblind is extended or retracted. There is a
risk of injury.
When extending or retracting make sure that
no parts of the body are in the sweep of the
roller sunblind. Briefly press the button again
if someone becomes trapped. The opening or
closing process is briefly stopped. The roller
sunblind then returns to its initial position.
!Make sure that the roller sunblind can
move freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind
or other objects could be damaged.
At temperatures below Ò4‡( Ò20 †) the roller
sunblind cannot be operated.
Extending/retracting from the driver's
seat
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo extend or retract: briefly press but-
ton :.
The roller sunblind fully extends or fully
retracts.
XTo stop: briefly press button :again.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves
back into the out-of-use position.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
XTo open: briefly press marking ?.
Stowage compartment =opens.
XTo remove the insert: grip the sides of
insert :, push it forward and pull it
upwards ;.
XTo re-install the insert: press insert:
into the drawer until it engages.
XTo close: press stowage compartment =
closed until it locks.
Cigarette lighter
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
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In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls
Ra 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
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo open: briefly press marking =.
Stowage compartment ;opens.
XPress in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: press stowage compartment ;
closed until it locks.
12 V sockets
General notes
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151). The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15A). Accesso-
rie sinclude suc hitem sas charger sfo rmobile
phones.
If you use th esockets fo rlon gperiod swhe n
th eengin eis switched off, th ebattery may
discharge.
An emergency cut-out ensures that th eon -
boar dvoltage doe sno tdrop to olow. If th eon -
boar dvoltage is to olow, th epower to th e
sockets is automatically cut .Thi sensures
that ther eis sufficien tpower to start th e
engine.
Socket in th efront-co mpartment center
console
XTo open: briefly press marking =.
Stowage compartment ;opens.
XLift up the cover of socket :.
XTo close:press stowage compartment ;
closed until it locks.
Socket in the rear compartment
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XTo open:open the stowage compartment
(
Ypage 302).
XOpen socket cover :or;.
XTo close: close the cover of the stowage
compartment.
Socket in the trunk
XLift up the cover of socket :.
Coolbox in the rear compartment
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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
XVehicles with rear seat armrest: fold
down the rear seat armrest.
XPull handle :and fold down cover ;.
XTo open:pull handle :on the cover.
XFold the cover out to the front.
XTo switch cooling level to low: press but-
ton ;once.
An indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XTo switch cooling level to high: press
button ;twice.
Both indicator lamps in the button light up.
XTo 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:
Rmany electrical consumers are turned on
Rthe starter battery is not sufficiently
charged
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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.
XTo remove: switch off the coolbox.
XPull plug;down and out.
XUnscrew both screws =.
XPull out the coolbox.
XClose flap:.
XTo install: swing flap:to the side until it
is locked in place by the magnets.
XInsert the coolbox.
XTighten both screws =.
XConnect 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
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:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
Ra service subscription is available
Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged
Determining the location of the vehicle on a
map is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
or
XUse the COMAND volume control.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RMB Info call
You can find information and a description of
all available features under "Owners Online"
at http://www.mbusa.com.
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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:
RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button doesnot come on during the system self-test.
RThe indicator lamp in the FRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in the ïMB Info call
button does not light up during self-diag-
nosis of the system.
RThe 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
-ïMB Info call button
RTheInoperativeor the Service Not
Activatedmessage 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-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
Ryou see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
Rthe vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
Rthe vehicle is not visible or cannot easily beseen 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 simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
General notes
Observe the notes on system activation
(
Ypage 309).
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered. You cannot end an automatically
triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been ini-
tiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call
message
appears in the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call Connected
message appears in the
multifunction display.
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