2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE Owner's Manual

Stowage compartment under the armrest
XTo open:press button 0043or0044 and fold the
armrest to the left or right.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing may be in the stowage space:
Ran AUX-IN jack
Ra multimedia connector unit with USB port,
e.g. for iPod®, iPhone®or MP3 player (see the
Digital Operator's Manual)
Stowage compartments in the doors
You can store items such as a rolled up fluores-
cent jacket and a small umbrella in stowage
compartment 0044in the doors.
In doors 0043you 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
XTo open: fold down the seat armrest.
XPull handle 0043and fold the cover upwards.
Stowage compartment in the rear-com-
partment center console
XTo open: if required, fold up the rear seat
armrest.
XSlide cover 0043in the direction of the arrow.
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.
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XTo open:fold down the rear armrest.
XPull handle 0043and fold down cover 0044.
Stowage nets
Stowage nets are located:
Rin the front-passenger footwell
Ron the back of the driver's and front-
passenger seat
Ron the left and right-hand side in the trunk
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 253)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(
Ypage 253).
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
XTo open: open the trunk lid.
XPress handle 0043on the ribbing downwards.
Handle 0043folds upwards.
XSwing trunk floor 0044upwards using handle 0043
until it rests against the trunk partition.
XFold out hook 0087on the underside of the
trunk floor.
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XCliphook 0087into groove 0085.
XTo close:uncliphook 0087from groove 0085.
XFasten hook 0087to the bracket on the under-
side of the trunk floor.
XFold the trunk floor down.
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Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWAR NING
If objects inthe passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slideorbe
thrown around and hit veh icleoccupants. In
addit ion, cupholders, open stowage spaces
and mob ilephone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There isa risk
of injury, particular ly inthe event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around insuch situations.
RAlwa ys make sure that objects donot pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockab lestowage 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 253).
!Onlyuse the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids.Thedrinks
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 bedamaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Cup holder in the front center console
XTo open: open the stowage compartment
(Ypage 254).
XOpen the protective flap ifnecessary.
XTo remove: slide catch0043forwards and pull
the cup holder upwards.
XTo insert: make sure that the protective flap
is closed.
XInsert the cup holder and slide catch 0043back.
You can remove the cup holder and the rubber
mat for cleaning. Clean them with clean, luke-
warm water only.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!Close the cup holder before folding the rear
seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup holder
could bedamaged.
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XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XTo open:press the front of cup holder 0043
or 0044.
Cup holder 0043or0044 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 0043or0044 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.
0043Mirror light
0044Bracket
0087Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
0085Vanity mirror
0083Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light 0043only functions if the sun visor is
clipped into retainer 0044and mirror cover 0083has
been folded up.
Glare from the side
XFold down sun visor 0043.
XPull sun visor0043out of retainer 0044.
XSwing sun visor 0043to the side.
XSlide sun visor 0043horizontally 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 00F84 ‡ (00F820 †) the roller
sunblind cannot be operated.
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Extending/retracting from the driver's
seat
XTurn the SmartKey to position1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 121).
XTo extend or retract: briefly press button0043.
The roller sunblind fully extends or fully
retracts.
XTo stop: briefly press button 0043again.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves
back into the out-of-use position.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
XTo open: briefly press marking 0085.
Stowage compartment 0087opens.
XTo remove the insert: grip the sides of
insert 0043, push it forward and pull it
upwards 0044.
XTo re-install the insert: press insert0043into
the drawer until it engages.
XTo close: press stowage compartment 0087
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.
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 121).
XTo open: briefly press marking 0087.
Stowage compartment 0044opens.
XPress in cigarette lighter 0043.
Cigarette lighter 0043will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: press stowage compartment 0044
closed until it locks.
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12 V sockets
General notes
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (Ypage 121).
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 center console
XTo open: briefly press marking 0087.
Stowage compartment 0044opens.
XLift up the cover of socket 0043.
XTo close:press stowage compartment 0044
closed until it locks.
Socket in the rear compartment
XTo open: open the stowage compartment
(Ypage 255).
XOpen socket cover 0043or0044.
XTo close: close the cover of the stowage
compartment.
Socket in the trunk
XLift up the cover of socket 0043.
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 compart-
ment of the coolbox.
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Using the coolbox
XVehicles with rear seat armrest:fold down
the rear seat armrest.
XPull handle 0043and fold down cover 0044.
XTo open:pull handle 0043on the cover.
XFold the cover out to the front.
XTo switch cooling level to low: press but-
ton 0044once.
An indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XTo switch cooling level to high: press but-
ton 0044twice.
Both indicator lamps in the button light up.
XTo switch off cooling: press button0044
repeatedly until the indicator lamps go out.
The cooling output of the coolbox depends on
the ambient temperature and the selected cool-
ing level.
The coolbox reduces its cooling output or
switches off, if:
Rmany electrical consumers are turned on
Rthe starter battery is not sufficiently charged
This is indicated by the flashing indicator lamps
in the button. The cooling function will automat- ically switch back on as soon as there is suffi-
cient 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 plug0044down and out.
XUnscrew both screws 0087.
XPull out the coolbox.
XClose flap0043.
XTo install: swing flap0043to the side until it is
locked in place by the magnets.
XInsert the coolbox.
XTighten both screws 0087.
XConnect plug0044.
mbrace
General notes
The mbrace system is only available in the USA.
You must have a license agreement to activate
the mbrace service. Make sure that your system
is activated and operational. To register, press
the 00D9 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, con-
tact one of the following telephone hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
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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 password
to log onto the mbrace area under "Owners
Online" athttp://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
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 0081or0082 button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or
XUse the multimedia system volume control.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RInfo 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 sys-
tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following occurs:
RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does notcome on during the system self-test.
RThe indicator lamp in the 0052Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
Rthe indicator lamp in the 00D9Info call button
does not light up during the system self-diag-
nosis
RThe indicator lamp in one or more of the fol-
lowing buttons continues to light up red after the system self-diagnosis:
-SOS button
-0052 Roadside Assistance call button
-Info call button 00D9
Rafter the system self-diagnosis, the Inoper‐ativeorServiceNotActivatedmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In the
event of an emergency, help will have to be
summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Service 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 261).
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is trig-
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