MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON 2005 S211 Owner's Manual

260 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment in the center
console (no CD changer* installed)
1Opening / closing button

Press button1 to open.
The control panel swings out upward
and the storage compartment extends
out.

Press button1 to close.Storage space under center armrest
(Vehicles with cup holder in the center
console)
1Storage compartment
2Storage tray
Opening storage tray

Pull handle2.
Opening storage compartment

Pull handle1.
iPrior to closing the glove box, close the
compartment for glasses first.
iNever place any medications in the
storage compartment. If there is a pow-
er failure, the storage compartment
cannot be opened.

261 Controls in detail
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Storage compartment in the rear cen-
ter console
Briefly press the top of the compart-
ment.
It extends automatically.Ruffled storage bags
Ruffled storage bags are located on the
back of the front seats.Storage compartment in the rear arm-
rest

Press the handle upward and fold the
armrest up.
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The ruffled storage bag is intended for stor-
ing light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
ruffled storage bag.
The ruffled storage bag cannot protect
transported goods in the event of an acci-
dent.

262 Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holders
Depending on production date, your vehi-
cle is equipped with cup holders in either
the center console (
page 262) or in the
center armrest (
page 263).
Cup holder in the center console

Briefly press the marking in the back of
the cover.
The cover opens.

Briefly press marking on the cup hold-
er.
The cup holder extends automatically.
Warning!
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In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants, only use containers that
fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open con-
tainers and do not fill containers to a height
where the contents, especially hot liquids,
could spill during braking, vehicle maneu-
vers, or in an accident.
When not in use, keep the cup holder
closed. An open cup holder may cause injury
to you or others when contacted during
braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci-
dent.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking, vehi-
cle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Ob-
jects thrown around in the vehicle interior
may cause an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
iThe cup holder can be removed for
cleaning. Clean the cup holder only
with clear, lukewarm water. Make sure
to insert the cup holder in the guides
when reinstalling it.

263 Controls in detail
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1Left cup holder
2Right cup holder
Removing cup holder
Take out the cup holder.
Using two fingers in the horizontal slot
at the upper rear side of the cup holder,
lift cup holder upwards to remove.Storage compartment with cup holder
in the center armrest
The storage compartment in the center
armrest contains a removable dual cup
holder.
Opening storage compartment
1Cover

Slide cover1 in direction of arrow2.
Cup holder in the center armrest3Dual cup holder
4Telephone* compartment
Closing storage compartment
Slide cover1 back.iThe cup holder can be removed to in-
crease storage space and for cleaning.
Clean the cup holder only with clear,
lukewarm water.
Make sure to insert the cup holder in
the guides when reinstalling it
(page 264).

264 Controls in detailUseful featuresRemoving cup holder
1Cup holder
2Locking pins
Move both locking pins2 in direction
of arrow.

Take cup holder out upward.Reinstalling cup holder
3Locking pins

Insert cup holder.

Move both locking pins3 in direction
of arrow.Rear cup holder

Briefly press the front of the armrest.
The cup holder extends automatically.

265 Controls in detail
Useful features
Ashtrays
Center console ashtray
Opening ashtray
Briefly press the marking on the bot-
tom of cover1.
The cover opens automatically.Removing ashtray insert

Secure vehicle from movement by set-
ting the parking brake. Move the gear
selector lever to positionN.
Now you have more room to take out
the insert.

Push sliding button2 to the right and
hold.

Grip and remove insert from ashtray
frame.Reinstalling ashtray insert

Install insert by pushing it back into
frame until it engages again.
Rear seat ashtray
Opening rear seat ashtray

Briefly press the top of the ashtray.
The cover opens automatically.
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Remove front ashtray only with vehicle
standing still. Set the parking brake to se-
cure vehicle from movement. Move gear se-
lector lever to positionN. With gear selector
lever in positionN, turn off the engine.

266 Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
center console compartment in front of the
center armrest (
page 28).
1Cigarette lighter

Switch on the ignition.

Push in cigarette lighter1.
The lighter will pop out automatically
when hot.
12-V socket*
The socket is located in the rear of the cen-
ter console storage compartment.
The socket can be used for accessories up
to a maximum of 180 W.
Warning!
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Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and / or serious personal
injury.iThe lighter socket can be used to ac-
commodate electrical accessories up
to a maximum 85 W.
iAn additional socket is located on the
left side in the cargo compartment.

267 Controls in detail
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Heated steering wheel*
The steering wheel heating warms up the
leather area of the steering wheel.
The stalk with the heated steering wheel
switch is on the lower left-hand side of the
steering wheel.
1Indicator lamp
2Switching off
3Switching onSwitching on

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).

Turn switch at the tip of stalk in the di-
rection of arrow3.
The steering wheel is heated. Indicator
lamp1 comes on.
Switching off

Turn switch at the tip of stalk in the di-
rection of arrow2.
The heated steering wheel is turned off.
Indicator lamp1 goes out.
For information on steering wheel, see
“Multifunction steering wheel”
(
page 154).iThe steering wheel heating switches off
automatically while indicator lamp1
remains on when

the temperature of the vehicle inte-
rior is above 86°F (30°C)


the temperature of the steering
wheel is above 82°F (28°C)
Indicator lamp1 flashes or switches
off


in case of power surge or undervolt-
age


in case of a steering wheel heating
malfunction

268 Controls in detailUseful featuresFloormats
1Retainer pin
2Eyelet
Removing

Pull floormat off of retainer pins1.

Remove the floormat.
Installing

Lay down the floormat.

Press the floormat eyelets2 onto re-
tainer pins1.
Telephone*
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit, should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
The external antenna must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa-
tion on the installation of an approved
external antenna. Refer to the radio trans-
mitter operation instructions regarding use
of an external antenna.
iTo install or remove the floormat more
easily, move the driver’s seat or front
passenger seat as far to the rear as
possible (
page 39).
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Whenever you are using floormats, make
sure there is enough clearance and that the
floormats are securely fastened.
Floormats should always be securely fas-
tened using eyelets2 and retainer pins1.
Before driving off, check that the floormats
are securely in place and adjust them if nec-
essary. A loose floormat could slip and
hinder proper functioning of the pedals.
Warning!
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Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and / or serious
personal injury.

269 Controls in detail
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You can take and place telephone calls us-
ing thes andt buttons on the
steering wheel. To carry out other tele-
phone functions, use the control system
(page 179).
See separate operating manual for instruc-
tions on how to use the telephone.
Tele Aid*
Warning!
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Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be
his / her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call.
If you choose to use the telephone
1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
cellular telephone while driving a vehicle.
Only operate the COMAND (Cockpit Man-
agement and Data System) if road, weather
and traffic conditions permit.
1Observe all legal requirements.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km / h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
!The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys-
tem may only be performed by com-
pleting the subscriber agreement and
placing an acquaintance call using
the¡button. Failure to complete
either of these steps will result in a sys-
tem that is not activated.
If you have any questions regarding ac-
tivation, please call the Response Cen-
ter at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).