MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

Vehicles with individual rear seatsVehicles with electrically adjustable outer rear seats
Slide release catch 2 in the handle recess of
loading "Oap 1 upwards.
Loading "Oap 1 will be unlocked.Push loading "Oap 1 with release catch 2 up
as far back as possible until the "Oap locks in
the highest position.
The through-loading feature in the rear
passenger compartment will be opened.If the through-loading feature is to be used as a
stowage compartment again:Fold down loading "Oap 1 and lock it in the
trunk (  page 149).
Locking the through-loading feature in the trunk
Requirements:
= The refrigerator box is removed.
Slide the release catch on loading "Oap 1 in
the trunk to the right.
The loading "Oap is locked.Seats and stowing149

Using the bag hooks&WARNING Risk of injury when using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage.
Objects or items of luggage may be "Oung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.Pull bag hook 2 down by tab 1.\bObserve the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 142).EASY-PACK trunk box

qAdjusting the height of the EASY-PACK trunk
box to any position
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped and
injured when raising the "Ooor
Your hands may become trapped on the frame
of the EASY-PACK trunk box and objects may
be thrown upwards.
Ensure that your hands are not in the
range of movement of the "Ooor.If someone becomes trapped, carefully
push the center of the "Ooor downward.Remove all objects from the "Ooor before
raising it.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
pressing the EASY-PACK trunk box in
Your hands may become trapped when you
are pressing the trunk box into the retracted
position. Children, in particular, may injure
themselves when doing so.
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Ensure that your hands are not in the
range of movement of the EASY-PACK
trunk box.When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in thevehicle.*NOTE Damage to the extended EASY-
PACK trunk box
The EASY-PACK trunk box may be damaged
when it is extended.
Do not place any objects on or press
down on the EASY-PACK trunk box
frame.Do not close the trunk lid when the EASY-PACK trunk box is extended.*NOTE Damage to the EASY-PACK trunk
box by objects
Objects that are sharp-edged, pointed, fragile,
rounded or heavy and objects that roll can
damage the EASY-PACK trunk box and be
thrown out.Do not transport objects that are sharp- edged, pointed, rounded or fragile and
objects that roll in the EASY-PACK trunk
box.Always stow and secure such objects
outside of the box in the trunk.Always observe the maximum permitted
load of the EASY-PACK trunk box.Do not use the EASY-PACK trunk box
when the rear seats are folded forwards.
The maximum permitted load of the EASY-PACK trunk box is 22 lbs (10 kg). To prevent the box
from being overloaded, the box "Ooor will lower
onto the trunk "Ooor when the load reaches
approximately 11 lbs (5 kg).
To remove: pull handle 2 on the box.To increase the load capacity: push the center
of "Ooor 1 downwards to the desired position
and box size.To reduce the load capacity: press button 3.To stow: push the box in completely using han-
dle 2 until it locks in place.Seats and stowing151

\bObserve the notes on cleaning the EASY-PACK trunk box (  page 415).
qInstalling and removing the EASY-PACK trunk
box
InstallingTurn rotating catches 6 outward.Insert retainers 3 of box 1 into holes 2.Raise box 1 in the direction of the arrow and
press hooks 5 into the anchorages of rear
passenger compartment shelf 4.Turn rotating catches 6 inward.152Seats and stowing

RemovingTurn rotating catches 6 outward.Lower box 1 in the direction of the arrow
and pull it out of the anchorages on the rear
passenger compartment shelf.Pull box 1 back out of the openings in the
direction of the arrow.Attaching a roof luggage rack&WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle center of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style.You will "Nnd information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi- mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Observe the signposted headroom clear- ance.If the vehicle height is greater than the permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.Observe the changed vehicle height with add-on roof equipment.*NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved
roof luggage racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage
racks that have not been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use roof luggage racks tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof luggage rack
is installed, the trunk lid can be fully
opened.Position the load on the roof luggage
rack in such a way that the vehicle willSeats and stowing153

not sustain damage even when it is in
motion.*NOTE Damage to panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel caused by roof luggage rack
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is opened when a roof luggage rack is
installed, the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel may be damaged by the roof lug- gage rack.
Do not open the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel if a roof luggage
rack is installed.*NOTE Damage to the covers
The covers may be damaged and scratched
when being opened.
Do not use metallic or hard objects.Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow.Secure the roof luggage rack to the fastening
points beneath covers 1.Comply with the installation instructions of the
roof luggage rack manufacturer.Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.
Cup holder
Switching on or o"M the cooling or heating function
for the temperature-controlled cup holder
When the heating function is used, the metal
insert of the cup holder is heated. For this reason,
you must not reach into the cup holder insert.
When placing glasses in the temperature-control-led cup holder, do not close the cover on thestowage compartment in the rear passenger com-
partment center console because the glasses may tip over.
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To switch on: press button 2 until the blue
(keep cool) or red (keep warm) indicator lamp
on the button lights up.To switch o"M: press button 2 until the indica-
tor lamp on the button goes out.\bClean the removable rubber mat only with
clean, lukewarm water and the temperature-
controlled cup holder 1 only with a so"s
cloth.Sockets
Using the 12 V socket
Requirements: = Only connect devices up to a maximum of
180 W (15 A).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are 12
V sockets in various places in the vehicle, such as
the center console, the glove box and the trunk.
Fold up the socket cover.Insert the plug of the device.
If you have connected a device to the 12 V
socket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-
ment open.
Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger
compartment&DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to a
damaged connecting cable or a damaged
socket
You could receive an electric shock if the con-
necting cable or the 115 V power socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet.
Use only connecting cables that are dry
and free of damage.When the vehicle is switched o"M, make
sure that the 115 V power socket is dry.Immediately have the 115 V power
socket checked or replaced at a quali"Ned
specialized workshop if it is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim.Never plug the connecting cable into a
115 V power socket that is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim.Seats and stowing155

&DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to incor-
rect handling of the socket
You could receive an electric shock in particu-
lar:
= If you reach into the socket.
= If you insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the socket.
Do not reach into the socket.Only connect suitable devices to the
socket.
Requirements
= Connect devices only with a suitable plug that
conforms to the standards speci"Nc to the
country you are in.
= Do not use multiple socket outlets.
\bOnly devices up to a maximum of 150 W
(1.3 A) can be connected.
Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electrically adjust-
able outer seats in the rear passenger compartmentVehicles with individual rear seats
Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electrically
adjustable outer seats: open the electronics
compartment in the rear passenger compart-
ment center console.Vehicles with individual rear seats: open the
stowage compartment in the rear passenger
compartment center console.156Seats and stowing

Open socket "Oap 3 .Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket
2 .
When the on-board electrical system voltage is
su"Pcient, indicator lamp 1 will light up.When the 115 V socket is not in use, keep
socket "Oap 3 closed.
USB port in the rear passenger compartment
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
will have the following USB ports in the rear
passenger compartment:
= In vehicles with individual rear seats: in the
stowage compartment of the rear passenger
compartment center console .
= In vehicles with a rear bench seat or electri-
cally adjustable rear outer seats: in the elec- tronics compartment in the rear passengercompartment center console .
= In vehicles with a rear bench seat or electri-
cally adjustable rear outer seats: in the stow-
age compartment in the rear seat armrest .
\bThese USB ports in the rear passenger com-
partment can be used to charge a mobile end
device.
You can charge a USB device, such as a mobile
phone, at the USB ports using a suitable charging
cable. Depending on the vehicle equipment, devi-
ces can be charged with up to 20 V (5 A) when
the vehicle is switched on.
Refrigerator box
Using the refrigerator box
&WARNING Risk of "Nre due to a covered
vent grille on the refrigerator box
If you cover the vent grille for the refrigerator
box, it may overheat.
Always make sure that the vent grille is
not covered.The vent grille for the refrigerator box is in the
trunk.
The refrigerator box can bear a maximum load of
7.7 lb (3.5 kg).
The upper compartment of the refrigerator box
can accommodate, for example, plastic bottles
with a maximum capacity of 17 "O. oz. (0.5 liters)
and cans with a capacity of up to 11 "O. oz.
(0.33 liters)
If you do not need to use the refrigerator box for
an extended period, you should switch it o"M,
defrost it and clean it. A"ser doing so, leave the lid
open for a time.
More condensation may occur during heavy use.
Cleaning may be required.
The refrigerator box will reduce its cooling capa-
city or switch o"M in the following cases:
= Too many electrical consumers are turned on.
= The starter battery is not su"Pciently charged.
If this is the case, the indicator lamps will "Oash on
the button for switching the refrigerator box on and o"M. The cooling function will automatically
switch back on as soon as there is su"Pcient volt-
age.Seats and stowing157

Example: vehicles with individual rear seats
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer
seats: fold down the rear passenger compart-
ment armrest.Pull handle 1 on stowage box and fold down
cover 2 of the stowage box.
Example: vehicles with individual rear seats
To open: pull the handle on refrigerator box
1 and fold down the cover of the refrigerator
box.To switch on: press button 2 repeatedly until
an indicator lamp (low cooling) lights up or two indicator lamps (high cooling) light up.To switch o"M: press button 2 repeatedly until
both indicator lamps go out.
Removing or installing the refrigerator box
Installing
Remove cover cap 1.158Seats and stowing