center console MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2016 User Guide

Stowage compartment under the armrest X
To open: press button C or D and fold the
armrest to the left or right.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB
port, an AUX-IN jack or a Media Interface are
installed in the stowage compartment. A Media
Interface is a universal interface for portable
audio or video equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
,
iPhone ®
or MP3 player (see the separate multi-
media system operating instructions).
Stowage compartments in the doors
You can store items such as a rolled up fluores-
cent jacket and a small umbrella in stowage
compartment D in the doors.
In doors C you 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
Vehicles with a rear bench seat: X
To open: fold down the seat armrest. X
Pull handle C and fold the armrests upwards.
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer seats: X
To open: fold down the seat armrest. X
Pull up on handle C and fold the armrest
upwards.
Stowage compartment in the rear-com-
partment center console Stowage areas 327
Stowage and features Z

retain all objects they contain. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction. R
Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations. R
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets. R
Close the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey. R
Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 325).
Mercedes-Maybach vehicles equipped with
champagne glasses: for your own safety, when
using champagne glasses, please observe the
following: R
do not use the champagne glasses while the
vehicle is in motion R
do not use champagne glasses made of
breakable glass, and store them in the trunk if
possible
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
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 be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console X
To open: open the stowage compartment
( Y
page 326). X
Open the protective flap if necessary. X
To remove: slide catch C forwards and pull
the cup holder upwards. X
To insert: make sure that the protective flap
is closed. X
Insert the cup holder and slide catch C back.
You can remove the cup holder and the rubber
mat for cleaning. Clean them with clean, luke-
warm water only.
Cup holders in the rear seat armrest Vehicles with a rear bench seat
! 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 C
or D .
Cup holder C or D 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 C or D back until
it engages. Features 331
Stowage and features Z

Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 162).X
To open: briefly press cover D at the top.
The compartment opens. X
Press in cigarette lighter C .
Cigarette lighter C will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot. X
To close: press cover D closed until it locks.
Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem: X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 162).X
To open: briefly press cover D at the top.
The compartment opens. X
Press in cigarette lighter C .
Cigarette lighter C will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot. X
To close: press cover D closed until it locks.
Vehicles with individual seats in the rear
Example: Sedan X
Press lid C of the socket compartment
briefly.
The socket compartment opens. X
Press in cigarette lighter D .
Cigarette lighter D will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 162).
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-compartment center
console
X
To open: briefly press marking

Socket in the rear compartment Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electri-
cally adjustable rear seats
Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem X
To open: briefly press cover D at the top.
The compartment opens. X
Lift up the cover of socket C .X
To close: press cover D closed until it locks.
Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem: X
To open: briefly press cover D at the top.
The compartment opens. X
Lift up the cover of socket C .X
To close: press cover D closed until it locks.
On vehicles with a 115 V socket, there is no 12 V
socket in the center console in the rear com-
partment. Vehicles with individual seats in the rear
Example: Sedan X
Press lid C of the socket compartment
briefly.
The socket compartment opens. X
Lift up the cover of socket D .
Socket in the trunk
X
Lift up the cover of socket C .
115 V socket
Important safety notes
G DANGER
When a suitable device is connected, the
115 V power socket will be carrying a high
voltage. You could receive an electric shock if
the connector cable or the 115 V power
socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged
or wet. There is a risk of fatal injury. Features 337
Stowage and features Z

R
Use only connector cables that are dry and
free of damage. R
When the ignition is off, make sure that the
115 V power socket is dry. R
Have the 115 V power socket checked or
replaced immediately at a qualified speci-
alized workshop if it is damaged or has been
pulled out of the trim. R
Never plug the connector cable into a 115 V
power socket that is damaged or has been
pulled out of the trim.
G DANGER
If you reach into the power socket or plug
inappropriate devices into the power socket,
you could receive an electric shock. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Only connect appropriate devices to the
power socket.
! Note that work and repairs on the 115 V
power socket should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel.
General notes The 115 V power socket provides an alternating
voltage of 115 V so that small electronic devices
can be connected. These devices, such as
games consoles, chargers and laptops, must not
consume more than a maximum of 150 watts
altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices: R
the electronic device that you connect has a
suitable connector and conforms to stand-
ards specific to the country you are in. R
the plug of the electronic device is plugged
correctly into 115 V power socket. R
the maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 watts. R
the on-board power supply is within a permis-
sible voltage range. R
the 12 V sockets in the center console in the
front compartment ( Y
page 336) and in the
trunk are functional ( Y
page 337). Using the 115 V power socket
The 115 V socket is in the center console in the
rear compartment on vehicles with a rear bench
seat or electrically adjustable rear seats. X
To switch on: switch the ignition on. X
Open flap