MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2014 W222 Owner's Manual

Vehicles with a rear bench seat:
X
To open: fold down the seat armrest.
X Pull handle 0043and fold the armrests
upwards. Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer
seats:
X To open: fold down the seat armrest.
X Pull up on handle 0043and fold the armrest
upwards.
Stowage compartment in the rear-
compartment center console Vehicles with individual seats and center
console in the rear:
X Pull up on handle 0043and 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:
X
To open: fold down the rear armrest.
X Pull handle 0043and fold down cover 0044. Vehicles with individual seats and center
console in the rear:
X
To open: fold down the rear armrest.
X Pull handle 0043and fold down cover 0044.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a DVD
player is installed instead of a stowage
compartment.
Folding table G
WARNING
If the folding table is folded out while the
vehicle is in motion, passengers can be
thrown against it, particularly in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction. There is a risk of injury. Stowage areas
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Fold the folding table away before each
journey. X
To fold out: open rear armrest 0043
(Y page 319).
X Pull the folding table forwards and upwards
by recess 0044or0087 and swing outwards.
X Fold the table panels apart.
X To fold in: fold the table panels together
and swing in the folding table. Stowage nets
A stowage net is located in the front-
passenger footwell and there are ruffled
pockets on the back of the driver's and front-
passenger seats.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 316)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Y page 316). Securing cargo
Parcel net hooks General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R Secure the load using the parcel net hooks.
R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads. R
Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection.
Trunk There are four parcel net hooks in the trunk.
Stowage well under the trunk floor
Under the trunk floor you can find a multi-
purpose recess, e.g. for TIREFIT. X
To open: open the trunk lid.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle 0044
downwards.
Handle 0044folds upwards.
X Swing trunk floor 0043upwards using
handle 0044until it rests against the trunk
partition. 320
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X
Fold out hook 0087on the underside of the
trunk floor. X
Clip hook 0087into groove 0085.
X To close: unclip hook 0087from groove 0085.
X Fasten hook 0087to the bracket on the
underside of the trunk floor.
X Fold the trunk floor down. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving
characteristics change. If you exceed the
maximum roof load, the driving
characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
The maximum roof load is 220 lbs (100 kg). !
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's
equipment, you can raise the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel fully and
open the trunk lid fully 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 roof with
power tilt/sliding panel: the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel cannot be
opened if a roof carrier is installed. 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 by Mercedes-Benz, the sunroof will
lower slightly but remain raised at the rear.
Attaching the roof carrier Stowage areas
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X
Fold covers 0043upwards in the direction of
the arrow.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the
anchorage points under covers 0043.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes !
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console X
To open: open the stowage compartment
(Y page 317).
X To remove: slide catch0043forwards and
pull the cup holder upwards.
X To insert: make sure that the head unit
cover is closed.
X Insert the cup holder and slide catch 0043
back.
You can remove the cup holder and the
rubber mat for cleaning. Clean them with
clean, lukewarm water only. Cup holder in the rear seat armrest Vehicles with a rear bench seat
!
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.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: press the front of cup holder 0043
or 0044.
Cup holder 0043or0044 extends automatically.
X To fold out: place a container in the cup
holder.
The cup holder folds down automatically.
X To fold in: remove the container.
The cup holder folds in automatically.
X To close: slide cup holder 0043or0044 back
until it engages.
Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
bench seats
! 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. 322
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X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: press down base 0044of the cup
holder in the middle until it engages.
X To close: press closing button 0043.
Base 0044of cup holder pops up.
The cup holder insert can be removed for
cleaning. 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. X
To remove the insert: press down base
0087 of the cup holder in the middle until it
engages.
X Press both clips 0044and pull the cup holder
insert upwards approximately 15 mm.
X Press button 0043.
Base 0087of cup holder pops up.
X Remove the insert from the rear seat
armrest completely. !
Make sure that the cup holder insert has
been inserted into the recess correctly.
Otherwise, the wooden trim on the rear
seat armrest could be damaged. X
To insert the insert: make sure that
base 0044of the cup holder is in the upper
position.
X Place the cup holder insert into the recess
in the rear seat armrest such that
button 0043is facing forwards.
X Press the cup holder insert down.
X Press outer ring 0087of the cup holder insert,
until the cup holder insert engages audibly.
Temperature controlled cup holder in
the rear compartment 0043
Cup holder
0044 Switch
The temperature-controlled cup holder can
be used to keep cold drinks cool and warm
drinks warm. Features
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When you use the warming function, the
metal insert of the cup holder is heated.
Therefore, do not touch the cup holder insert.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To switch on the cooling function: press
and hold button 0044until the blue indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch on the heating function: press
and hold button 0044until the red indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch off the function: press and hold
button 0044until the indicator lamp on the
button 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 G
WARNING
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. 0043
Mirror light
0044 Bracket
0087 Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket 0085
Vanity mirror
0083 Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
0043only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket 0044and mirror cover
0083 has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down sun visor 0043.
X Pull sun visor 0043out of bracket 0087.
X Swing sun visor 0043to the side.
X Slide sun visor 0043horizontally as required.
X Fold down additional sun visor 0044to the
windshield. Rear side window sunblinds
0043
Front left
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0087
Rear right
0085 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
precedence.
X To close fully: pull the corresponding
switch when the side window is closed.
X To open fully: press the corresponding
switch.
i You can use the switches on the rear
doors to close the rear roller sunblinds for
the opposite side. Rear window roller sunblind
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When extending or retracting, parts of the
body could become trapped within the sweep
of the roller sunblind. There is a risk of injury.
When extending or retracting, make sure that
no one has any parts of the body within the
sweep of the roller sunblind. If someone
becomes trapped, briefly press the button
again. The opening or closing procedure will
be stopped.
! 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. Extending/retracting from the driver's
seat
X
To extend or retract: briefly press
button 0043.
The roller sunblind fully extends or fully
retracts.
X To stop: briefly press button 0043again.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves
back into the out-of-use position.
Extending/retracting from the rear X
To extend: pull switch0043upwards and let
go.
The roller sunblind extends fully.
X To stop extending: press switch0043
downwards briefly.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and then
retracts again. Features
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X
To retract: press switch 0043beyond the
point of resistance and let go.
The roller sunblind retracts fully.
X To stop retracting: pull switch0043
upwards.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and then
extends again.
When the override feature for the rear side
windows is activated (Y page 70), the switch
0094 cannot be operated. The roller sunblind
can only be extended and retracted from the
driver's seat. Ashtray
Front ashtray X
To open: briefly press marking 0085.
Stowage compartment 0087opens.
X To remove the insert: grip the sides of
insert 0043, push it forward and pull it
upwards 0044.
X To re-install the insert: press insert0043
into the drawer until it engages.
X To close: press stowage compartment 0087
closed until it locks. Rear-compartment ashtray The ashtray is located in the stowage
compartment in the rear door. To use it, you
can place it in a cup holder or hold it in your
hand.
X
Remove the ashtray from retainer 0043in the
rear door.
X To open: fold lid0044upwards.
X To close: press lid0044downwards.
If you are not using the ashtray, close it and
place it in the retainer in the rear door. Cigarette lighter
Important safety notes G
WARNING
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:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a 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
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Cigarette lighter in the front
compartment
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To open: briefly press marking 0087.
Stowage compartment 0044opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0043.
Cigarette lighter 0043will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: press stowage compartment 0044
closed until it locks.
Cigarette lighter in the rear
compartment Vehicles with a rear bench seat or
electrically adjustable rear seats Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment
System
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To open: briefly press cover 0044at the top.
The compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0043.
Cigarette lighter 0043will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: press cover 0044closed until it
locks. Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment
System:
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To open: briefly press cover 0044at the top.
The compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0043.
Cigarette lighter 0043will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: press cover 0044closed until it
locks. Features
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Vehicles with individual seats in the rear
X
Press lid 0043of the socket compartment
briefly.
The socket compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0044.
Cigarette lighter 0044will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A).
Accessories include such items as lamps or
chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i 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 sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine. Socket in the front-compartment center
console
X
To open: briefly press marking 0087.
Stowage compartment 0043opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0044.
X To close: press stowage compartment 0043
closed until it locks.
Socket in the rear compartment Vehicles with a rear bench seat or
electrically adjustable rear seats
Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment
System
X
To open: briefly press cover 0044at the top.
The compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0043.
X To close: press cover 0044closed until it
locks. 328
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