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

Stowage compartment under the armrest
XTo open:press button :or; and fold the
armrest to the left or right.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB
port, an AUX-IN jack or a Media Interface are
installed in the stowage compartment. A Media Interface is a universal interface for portable
audio or video equipment, e.g. for an iPod
®,
iPhone®or MP3 player (see the separate multi-
media system operating instructions).
Stowage compartments in the doors
You can store items such as a rolled up fluores-
cent jacket and a small umbrella in stowage
compartment ;in the doors.
In doors :you can store bottles with a capacity
of up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 liter).
Stowage space in the rear
Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest
Vehicles with a rear bench seat:
XTo open: fold down the seat armrest.
XPull handle :and fold the armrests upwards.
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer seats:
XTo open: fold down the seat armrest.
XPull up on handle :and fold the armrest
upwards.
Stowage compartment in the rear-com-
partment center console
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Vehicles with individual seats and center con-
sole in the rear
XPull up on handle:and fold the armrest
upwards.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB
port, an AUX-IN jack, a mobile phone bracket or
a 115 V or 230 V socket are installed in the
stowage compartment.
Stowage box in the rear seat backrest
!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.
Vehicles with a rear bench seat:
XTo open: fold down the rear armrest.
XPull handle :and fold down cover ;.
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer seats:
XTo open:fold down the rear armrest.
XPull handle :and fold down cover ;.
Vehicles with individual seats and center con-
sole in the rear:
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.
Folding table
GWARNING
If the folding table is folded out while the vehi-
cle is in motion, passengers can be thrown
against it, particularly in the event of an acci-
dent, heavy braking or a sudden change of
direction. There is a risk of injury.
Fold the folding table away before each jour-
ney.
XTo fold out: open rear armrest :
(Ypage 327).
XPull the folding table forwards and upwards by
recess ;or= and swing outwards.
XFold the table panels apart.
XTo fold in: fold the table panels together and
swing in the folding table.
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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 325)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(
Ypage 325).
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
Vehicles without PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
Vehicles with PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
There are four parcel net hooks or two parcel net
hooks (vehicles with PLUG-IN HYBRID opera-
tion) in the trunk.
Stowage well under the trunk floor
XTo open: open the trunk lid.
XPress handle ;on the ribbing downwards.
Handle ;folds upwards.
XSwing trunk floor :upwards using handle ;
until it rests against the trunk partition.
XFold out hook =on the underside of the
trunk floor.
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XCliphook =into groove ?.
XTo close:uncliphook =from groove ?.
XFasten hook =to the bracket on the under-
side of the trunk floor.
XFold the trunk floor down.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWAR NING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the veh iclerises and the driving character-
istics change. Ifyou exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as wellas
steering and braking, will begreatly impaired.
There isa risk of an acc ident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
You willfind information on the maximum roof
load inthe "Technical data" section
(
Ypage 433).
!Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use roof carriers that have been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz veh icles. This
helps to avoid damage to the veh icle.
Position the load on the roof carrier insuch a
way that the veh icle willnot sustain damage
even when it is inmotion.
Ensure that, dependin g on the vehicle's
equipm ent, you can raise the panorama roof
wit h power tilt/ sliding panel fully and open
the trunk lidfully when the roof carrier is
installed.
!To avoid damaging or scratching the covers,
do not use metallic or hard objects to open
them.
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Vehicles with a panorama roofwith power
tilt/sliding panel: the pan
orama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel cannot be opened if a
roof carrier isinstalled. The panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel can still be raised to
allow ventilation of the vehicle interior.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel makes contact with a roof carrier
approved byMercedes-Benz, the sunroof will
lower slightly but remain raised at the rear.
Attaching the roof carrier
XFold covers :upwards in the direction of the
arrow.
XOnly secure the roof carrier to the anchorage
points under covers :.
XObserve the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cupholders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
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retain all objects they contain. There is a riskof injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 325).
Mercedes-Maybach vehicles equipped with
champagne glasses: for your own safety, when
using champagne glasses, please observe the
following:
Rdo not use the champagne glasses while the
vehicle is in motion
Rdo not use champagne glasses made of
breakable glass, and store them in the trunk if
possible
!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 326).
XOpen the protective flap if necessary.
XTo remove: slide catch:forwards and pull
the cup holder upwards.
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 rubber
mat for cleaning. Clean them with clean, luke-
warm water only.
Cup holders in the rear seat armrest
Vehicles with a rear bench seat
!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.
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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
:
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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XTo switch on the heating function:press
and hold button ;until the red indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
XTo switch off the function: press and hold
button ;until the indicator lamp on the but-
ton 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
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
;Additional sun visor
=Bracket
?Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
AVanity mirror
BMirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light :only functions if the sun visor is
clipped into retainer =and mirror cover Bhas
been folded up.
Glare from the side
XFold down sun visor :.
XPull sun visor:out of bracket =.
XSwing sun visor :to the side.
XSlide sun visor :horizontally as required.
XFold down additional sun visor ;to the wind-
shield.
Rear side window roller sunblinds
:Front left
;Front right
=Rear right
?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 prece-
dence.
XTo close fully: pull the corresponding switch
when the side window is closed.
XTo open fully: press the corresponding
switch.
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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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