2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN key

SmartKey
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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KeyDoesNotBelongto Vehicle
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
XUse the correct SmartKey.
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Take Your Key fromIgnition
The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
XRemove the SmartKey.
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Obtain a New Key
The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Replace Key Battery
The SmartKey battery is discharged.
XChange the battery (Ypage 82).
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Don't Forget YourKey
The SmartKey is not in the ignition lock. You have opened the driver's
door with the engine switched off.
This display message is displayed in the multifunction display for a
maximum of 60 seconds and is simply a reminder.
XTake the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Key Not Detected(white display message)
The SmartKey is currently undetected.
XChange the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
If the SmartKey still cannot be detected:
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position.
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Key Not Detected(red display message)
The SmartKey is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle cen-
trally or start the engine.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 189).
XLocate the SmartKey.
XPress aon the steering wheel to confirm the display message.
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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 189).
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faulty. Awarning tone also sounds.
XInser tth eSmartKey int oth eignition loc kand tur nit to th edesire d
position .
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
Warning and indicat orlamps in the instrume nt cluster
General notes
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Safety
Seat belts
Warning/
indicator
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Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
üNAfte rstarting th eengine, th ered seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6seconds .
The seat belt warning lamp remind sth edriver and fron tpassenger to faste ntheir
seat belts.
XFaste nyour seat belt (Ypage 49).
üNAfte rstarting th eengine, th ered seat belt warning lamp lights up. In addition , a
warning tone sounds for up to 6seconds.
The driver's seat belt is no tfastened.
XFaste nyour seat belt (Ypage 49).
The warning tone ceases .
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster313
On-board computer and displays
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RClose the lockablestowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlwa ys stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
te d, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 325).
Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
XTo open: pullhandle :and open glove box
flap ;.
XTo close: fold glove box flap ;upwards unt il
it engages.
The glove box can becooled (
Ypage 159).
The glove box contains:
Ra co inholder
Ra pen holder
Rthree cr editcard holders
Ra holder for the multimedia system remote
control.
The glove box can only be locked and unlocked
using the mechanical key (Ypage 81).
XTo lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position 2.
XTo unlock:insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it90° counter-clockwise to
position 1.
Eyeglasses compartment
XTo open: press marking :.
The eyeglasses compartment opens down-
wards.
XTo close: press marking :again and the
eyeglasses compartment returns upwards
and engages.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is
always closed while the vehicle isin motion.
Stowage compartments in the center con-
sole
XTo open: briefly press marking ;.
XTo close:push stowage compartment :in
the direction of the arrow until it engages.
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Stowage and features

Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
bench seats
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XTo open:press down base ;of the cup
holder in the middle until it engages.
XTo close: press closing button :.
Base ;of cup holder pops up.
The cup holder insert can be removed for clean-
ing. 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.
XTo remove the insert: press down base=of
the cup holder in the middle until it engages.
XPress both retaining clips ;and pull the cup
holder insert upwards approximately 15 mm.
XPress button :.
Base =of cup holder pops up.
XRemove the insert from the rear seat armrest
completely.
!Make sure that the cup holder insert has
been inserted into the recess correctly. Oth-
erwise, the wooden trim on the rear seat arm-
rest could be damaged.
XTo install the insert: make sure that base;
of the cup holder is in the upper position.
XPlace the cup holder insert into the recess in
the rear seat armrest such that button :is
facing forwards.
XPress the cup holder insert down.
XPress outer ring =of the cup holder insert,
until the cup holder insert engages audibly.
Temperature controlled cup holder in
the rear compartment
Example: Sedan
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Cup holder
;Switch
The temperature-controlled cup holder can be
used to keep cold drinks cool and warm drinks
warm.
When you use the warming function, the metal
insert of the cup holder is heated. Therefore, do
not touch the cup holder insert.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XTo switch on the cooling function: press
and hold button ;until the blue indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
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iYou can use the switches on the rear doors
to close the rear roller sunblinds for the oppo-
site side.
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 162).
XTo extend or retract: briefly press button:.
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.
Extending/retracting from the rear
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 162).
XTo extend: pull switch:upwards and let go.
The roller sunblind extends fully.
XTo stop extending: press switch:down-
wards briefly.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and then
retracts again.
XTo retract: press switch :beyond the point
of resistance and let go.
The roller sunblind retracts fully.
XTo stop retracting: pull switch:upwards.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and then
extends again.
When the override feature for the rear side win-
dows is activated (
Ypage 67), the uswitch
cannot be operated. The roller sunblind can only
be extended and retracted from the driver's
seat.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
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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.
Rear-compartment ashtray
The ashtray is located in the stowage compart-
ment in the rear door. To use it, you can place it
in a cup holder or hold it in your hand.
XRemove the ashtray from retainer :in the
rear door.
XTo open: fold lid;upwards.
XTo 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
GWARNING
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:
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 permit.
Cigarette lighter in the front compart-
ment
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XTo open: briefly press marking =.
Stowage compartment ;opens.
XPress in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo 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
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Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XTo open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens.
XPress in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: press cover ;closed until it locks.
Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XTo open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens.
XPress in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: press cover ;closed until it locks.
Vehicles with individual seats in the rear
Example: Sedan
XPress lid :of the socket compartment
briefly.
The socket compartment opens.
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
12 V sockets
General notes
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories
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 dis-
charge.
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 sock-
ets is automatically cut. This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine.
Socket in the front-compartment 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.
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Specifying and sending the destination
address
XGo to the website http://maps.google.com
and enter a destination address into the entry
field.
XTo send the destination address to the e-
mail address of your mbrace account:
click on the corresponding button on the web-
site.
Example:
If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address will
be sent to your vehicle.
XWhen the "Send" dialog window appears:
Enter the e-mail address you specified when
setting up your mbrace account into the cor-
responding field.
XClick "Send".
Information on specific commands such as
"Address entry" or "Send" can be found on the
website.
Calling up a transmitted destination
address
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
The transmitted destination address is loaded
into the vehicle's navigation system.
A display message appears, asking whether
navigation should be started.
XSelectYesby turning 3or sliding 1
the controller and confirm with 7.
The system calculates the route and subse-
quently starts the route guidance with the
address entered.
If you select No
the address can be stored in
the address book.
If you have sent more than one destination
address, each individual destination must be
confirmed separately.
Destination addresses are loaded in the same
order as the order in which they were sent.
If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with
mbrace and activated mbrace accounts:
If multiple vehicles are registered under the
same e-mail address, the destination will be
sent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening
You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and a
replacement SmartKey is not available.
The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote unlocking
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days, the vehicle can no longer be opened
remotely.
The vehicle remote unlocking feature is availa-
ble if the relevant mobile phone network is avail-
able and a data connection is possible.
XContact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password.
XReturn to your vehicle at the time agreed upon
with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be opened via:
Rthe Internet, under the "Owners Online" sec-
tion
Rthe telephone application (e. g. for iPhone®,
Android)
To do this, you will need your identification num-
ber and password.
Vehicle remote closing
The vehicle remote-closing feature can be used
when you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and you are no longer nearby.
The vehicle can then be locked by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely locked
within four days of the ignition being turned off. After this time, remote closing may be delayed
by 15 to 60 minutes. After 30 days the vehicle
can no longer be locked remotely.
The vehicle remote closing feature is available if
the relevant mobile phone network is available
and a data connection is possible.
XContact the following service hotlines:
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