tow MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Workshop Manual

#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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Overview ofthe parcel net hooks
Observethefollowing notes:
RSecurethe load usingthe parcel net hooks.
RDo not use elasticstraps or netstosecure aload. These are intended only as anti-slip pro‐tectionfor light loads.
RDo notroute tie downs across sharp edgesor corners.
RPad sharp edgesfor protection.
There are uptofour parcel net hooks inthetrunk depending onthe equipment installed.
1Parcel net hooks
EASY-PACKtrunk box
Adjusting the height of the EASY-PACK trunkboxtoany position
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappedand injured when movingthefloor up
Whenthefloor moves up,your hands maybecome trapped onthe frame ofthe EASY-PACK trunk box and objects may bethrownup.
#Whenthefloor moves up, make surethatyour hands are not withinthesweep ofthefloor.
#If someone becomes trapped, carefullypushthe center ofthefloor downward.
#Removeall objects fromthefloorbefore moving it up.
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&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhen pressingthe EASY-PACK trunk boxin
Whenthe EASY-PACK trunk box is pressedintotheretracted position,your hands maybecome trapped. Children, in particular, mayinjurethemselves when doing so.
#When pressingthe EASY-PACK trunkbox in, make surethatyour hands arenot withinthe sweep ofthe EASY-PACKtrunk box.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
*NOTEDamagetotheextended EASY-PACK trunk box
The EASY-PACK trunk box may be damagedwhen it isextended.
#Do not place any objects on or pressdown onthe EASY-PACK trunk boxframe.
#Do not closethe trunk lid whentheEASY-PACK trunk box isextended.
*NOTEDamagetothe EASY-PACK trunkboxbyobjects
Objects which are sharp-edged, pointed,fragile,rounded or heavy and objectsthatroll can damagethe EASY-PACK trunk boxand bethrown out.
#Do not transport objects which aresharp-edged, pointed,rounded or frag‐ile and objectsthatroll inthe EASY-PACK trunk box.
#Alwaysstowand secure such objectsoutside ofthe box inthe trunk.
#Always observethe maximum permittedload ofthe EASY-PACK trunk box.
#Do not usethe EASY-PACK trunk boxwhentherear seats arefoldedfor‐wards.
The maximum permitted load ofthe EASY-PACKtrunk box is 22 lbs (10kg).Topreventthe boxfrom beingoverloaded,the boxfloor will lowerontothe trunkfloor whenthe loadreachesapproximately11lbs (5kg).
#Toremove:pull handle2onthe box.
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#Toincreasethe load capacity:pressthecenter offloor1downwardstothe desiredposition and box size.
#Toreduce the load capacity:press button3.
#Tostow:pressthe box in completelyusinghandle2until it locksin place.
%Observethe notes on cleaningthe EASY-PACK trunk box (→page410).
Installing orremoving the EASY-PACK trunkbox
Installing
#Turnrotating catches6outward.
#Insertretainers2of box1into outerholes3.
#Raise box1and press hooks5intorearshelf4.
#Turnrotating catches6inward.
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Removal
#Turnrotating catches6outward.
#Lower box1and pull it out of anchorages4.
#Pull box1back out of openings3.
Openingthestowagespace underthe trunkfloor
#Pull trunkfloor2upwards using handle1until itrests againstthe trunk partition.
#Fold out hook3onthe underside ofthetrunkfloor.
#Clip hook3onto driprail4.
Attachingtheroof carrier
&WARNINGRisk of injuryifthe maximumroof load isexceeded
Whenyou loadtheroof,the center of gravityofthevehiclerises andthe usual driving
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characteristics aswell asthesteering andbrakingcharacteristicschange. During cor‐nering,thevehicle tilts morestrongly andmayreact more sluggishlytosteering move‐ments.
Ifyouexceedthe maximumroof load,thedrivingcharacteristics, aswell asthesteer‐ing and brakingcharacteristics, will begreatlyimpaired.
#Always comply withthe maximumroofload and adjustyour drivingstyle.
You willfind information onthe maximumroofload inthe "Technical data" section.
*NOTEVehicle damage from non-approvedroofracks
Thevehicle could be damagedbyroofrackswhich havenot beentested and approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
#Only useroofrackstested andapprovedbyMercedes-Benz.
#Depending onthevehicle equipment,ensurethat whentheroofrackis instal‐led:RThe sliding sunroof can be fullyraised.
RThe trunk lid can be fully opened.
#Positionthe load ontheroofrackinsuch awaythatthevehicle will not sus‐tain damageeven when it is in motion.
*NOTEDamagetothe sliding sunroofwhen aroofrackis installed
The sliding sunroof may be damagedbytheroofrackifyou attempttoopen it whentheroofrackis installed.
#Do not openthe sliding sunroof whentheroofrackis installed.
In ordertoallowventilation ofthevehicleinterior,you canraisethe sliding sunroof.
*NOTEDamagetothe covers
The coversmay be damaged and scratchedwhen being opened.
#Do not use metallic or hard objects.
#Carefullyfoldthe covers1upwards inthedirection ofthe arrow.
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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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Openingthe cup holder intherear armrest(vehicles withrear benchseat)
*NOTEDamagetothe cup holder
Whentherear armrest isfolded backthe cupholder could become damaged.
#Onlyfoldtherear armrest back whenthe cup holder is closed.
#Toopen:press cup holder1or2.
#Place a container in orremovea containerfrom cup holder1or2.
Opening or closingthe cup holder inthereararmrest (vehicles withelectrically adjustablerear seats)
#Toopen:press down cup holder base2inthe middle until it engages.
#Toclose:press closing button1.
%The cup holder insert can beremovedforcleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarmwater.
Removing and installingthe cup holderinsert intherear armrest (vehicles withelec‐trically adjustablerear seats)
Removing the insert
*NOTEDamagetothewooden trim
Thewooden trim can be damagedbypullingoutthe cup holder insert.
#Do not pullthe cup holder insert outfromtherear armrest anyfartherthan0.6 in (15 mm).
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#Press down cup holder base3inthe middleuntil it engages.
#Press bothretaining clips2and pullthecup holder insertupwards approximately0.6 in (15 mm).
#Press button1.Cup holder base3raises.
#Removethe insert fromtherear armrestcompletely.
Installingthe insert
*NOTEDamagetothewooden trim
Thewooden trim can be damagedbyinsert‐ingthe cup holder insert.
#Make surethatthe cup holder inserthas been inserted intotherecess cor‐rectly.
#Makesurethat cup holder base2is intheupper position.
#Placethe cup holder insert intotherecess intherear armrest suchthat button1isfacingforwards.
#Pressthe cup holder insert down.
#Press outerring3ofthe cup holder insertuntilthe cup holder insert engages audibly.
Switchingthe cooling or heating functionforthetemperature-controlled cup holder on oroff
Whenthe heating function is used,the metalinsertofthe cup holder is heated.Forthisrea‐son,you must notreach intothe cup holderinsert.
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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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