2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS center console

*NOTEImpairment ofthe operating effi‐ciency oftherestraint systems frominstalling accessory parts or fromrepairsorwelding
Airbags and EmergencyTensioning Devices,aswell as control units and sensorsfortherestraint systems, may be installed inthefol‐lowing areas ofyourvehicle:
RDoors
RDoor pillars
RDoor sills
RSeats
RCockpit
RInstrument cluster
RCenter console
RLateralroof frame
#Do not install accessory parts such asaudio systems inthese areas.
#Do not carryoutrepairs orwelding.
#Haveaftermarket installation of acces‐sories carried out at aqualified special‐istworkshop.
You could jeopardizethe operating safety ofyourvehicle ifyou use parts, tires and wheels aswellas accessoriesrelevanttosafety which havenotbeen approvedbyMercedes-Benz. Safety-rele‐vant systems, e.g.the brake system, may mal‐function. Only use Mercedes-Benz GenuinePartsor parts of equalquality.Only use tires, wheelsand accessoriesthat havebeen specificallyapprovedforyourvehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are subjecttostrictquality control. Each part has been spe‐cially developed, manufactured or selectedforMercedes-Benzvehicles andfine-tunedforthem.Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz GenuinePartsshould be used.
Morethan 300,000 different Mercedes-BenzGenuineParts areavailablefor Mercedes-Benzmodels.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintaina supply of Mercedes-Benz GenuinePartsfor
necessaryservice andrepairwork. In addition,strategically located parts delivery centers pro‐videforquick andreliable parts service.
Always specifythevehicle identification number(VIN) (→page 466) when ordering Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts.
Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual describes all models andallstandard and optional equipmentavailableforyourvehicle atthe time ofthis Operator's Man‐ual goingtopress. Country-specific differencesare possible. Notethatyourvehicle may not beequipped with allfeatures described. This is alsothe casefor systems and functionsrelevanttosafety.Therefore,the equipment onyourvehiclemay differ fromthat inthe descriptions and illus‐trations.
The original purchase agreementforyourvehiclecontains a list of all ofthe systems inyourvehi‐cle.
Shouldyou haveanyquestions concerningequipment and operation, please consult anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
20General notes

Settingthe panel heating
RequirementsRThe seat heating is activated (→page110).
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.îVehicle Set-
tings.Panel Heating
#Select one or more seats.The armrests ofthe selected seats andthecenter console are heated.
Switchingthe seatventilation on/off
Requirements:RThe power supply is switched on#Toswitch on/increasethe level:press but‐ton1repeatedly untilthe desiredventila‐tion level is set.Depending ontheventilation level, uptothree indicator lamps will light up.
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#Alwaysstowobjects in such awaythattheycannot betossed about inthese orsimilar situations.
#Always make surethat objects do notproject fromstowage spaces, parcelnets orstowage nets.
#Closethe lockablestowage spacesbeforestarting a journey.
#Alwaysstowand secure objectsthatare heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged,fragile ortoo large inthe trunk.
Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle.
1Stowage compartment inthe doors
2Stowage/telephone compartment inthearmrest with multimedia and USB ports aswell asstowage space, e.g.for an MP3player
3Stowage compartment inthe front centerconsole
4Glovebox
Locking and unlockingtheglovebox
#Turnthe emergencykey aquarter turn clock‐wiseH(to lock) or counter-clockwiseG(tounlock).
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#Toopen:pressrelease catch1and swingthe cover ofthe armrest upwards.
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer seats
#Fold downtherear armrest.
#Toopen:pull handle1andfoldthe cover ofthe armrest upwards.
Openingthestowagecompartment in therear-compartment center console
Vehicles with individualrear seats
#Pull handle1andfoldthe cover ofthe arm‐restupwards.
Openingthestowagebox inthe backrest intherear passenger compartment
*NOTEDamagetotherear armrest
Whenfolded out,therear armrest can bedamagedbytheweight ofyour body.
#Do not sit or supportyourself ontherear armrest.
Example:vehicles with arear benchseat
#Vehicles withrear benchseat or electri‐cally adjustable outer seats:Fold downtherear armrest.
#Pull handle1andfold down cover2.
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#Securetheroofracktothe anchorage pointsunder covers1.
#Comply withtheroofrackmanufacturer'sinstallation instructions.
#Securethe load ontheroofrack.
Cup holder
Installingthe cup holder in orremoving itfrom the center console
&WARNING‑ Risk of accident or injurywhen usingthe cup holder whilethevehicle is moving
The cup holder cannot secure containerswhilethevehicle is moving.
Ifyou use a cup holder whilethevehicle ismoving,the container may beflung aroundand liquids may be spilled. Thevehicle occu‐pants may come into contact withthe liquidand if it is hot,theycould be scalded.Yo ucould be distracted from traffic conditionsandyou may lose control ofthevehicle.
#Only usethe cup holder whenthevehi‐cle isstationary.
#Only usethe cup holderfor containersoftheright size.
#Closethe container, particularlyiftheliquid is hot.
Observethefollowingfor Mercedes-Maybachvehicles equipped withchampagneflutes:
Rdo not usethechampagneflutes whilethevehicle is in motion
Rdo not usechampagneflutes made of break‐ableglass, andstorethem inthe trunk if pos‐sible
#Toremove:slide catch2forwards and pullout cup holder1.
#Toinstall:insert cup holder1and slideback catch2.
%The cup holderrubber mat can beremovedfor cleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarmwater.
%Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle(→page121).
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#Toswitch on:press button2repeatedlyuntilthe blue (keep cool) orred (keepwarm)indicator lamp onthe button lights up.
#Toswitch off:press button2repeatedlyuntilthe indicator lamp onthe button goesout.
%Cleantheremovablerubber mat only withclear, lukewarmwater,and clean cup holder1only witha soft cloth.
Ashtray and cigarettelighter
Usingthe ashtrayinthe front center console
#Toopen:briefly press marking4.
#Toremovethe insert:gripthe sides ofinsert1, push itforward and pull it upwards2.
#Tore-installthe insert:press insert1intothe drawer until it engages.
#Toclose:pressstowage compartment3closed until it locks.
Usingthe ashtrayintherear door
Tousethe ashtray,you can place it in a cupholder or hold it inyour hand.
#Fold lid2upwards.
Ifyou are not usingthe ashtray,close it andplace it inretainer1intherear door.
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Usingthe cigarettelighter inthe front centerconsole
&WARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromhot cigarettelighter
You can burnyourself ifyoutouchthe hotheating element orthe socket ofthe ciga‐rette lighter.
In addition,flammable materials may igniteif:
Ryou dropthe hot cigarettelighter
Rachild holdsthe hot cigarettelightertoobjects,forexample
#Always holdthe cigarettelighterbytheknob.
#Always make surethatthe cigarettelighter is out ofreach ofchildren.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
Requirements:RThe ignition is switched on.
#Press in cigarettelighter1.The cigarettelighter will pop out automati‐cally whenthe heating element isred-hot.
Usingthe cigarettelighter intherearpassenger compartment
Requirements:RThe ignition is switched on.
Vehicles with arear benchseat or electricallyadjustable outer seats
Vehicles with individualrear seats
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#Lightly press cover1.
#Press in cigarettelighter2.The cigarettelighter will pop out automati‐cally whenthe heating element isred-hot.
Sockets
Using the12V socketinthe front centerconsole
Requirements:ROnly devices uptoa maximum of180 W(15 A) are permissible.
#Lift up socket cap1.
#Insertthe plug ofthe device.
Ifyou haveconnected a devicetothe12 Vsocket, leavethe cover ofthestowage compart‐ment open.
Usingthe12V socketintherear passengercompartment
Requirements:ROnly connect devices uptoa maximum of180watts (15 A).
Vehicles with arear benchseat or electricallyadjustable outer seats
Vehicles with individualrear seats
#Lightly press cover1.
#Lift up socket cap2.
#Insertthe plug ofthe device.
Ifyou haveconnected a devicetothe12 Vsocket, leavethe cover ofthestowage compart‐ment open.
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