Salon equipment (Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220)

Interior lighting

1. Front left reading light.

Turn the reading light on and off: Press the button.

The left reading light "7" in the interior rearview mirror is turned on or off.

2. Ceiling lights in the rear of the cabin.

Turning the rear courtesy light on and off: Press the button.

3. Front right reading light.

Turn the reading light on and off: Press the button.

The right reading light "8" in the interior rearview mirror is switched on or off.

4. Turn off the automatic function: Press the toggle switch.

The lights remain off even if the vehicle is unlocked, one door is opened, or the electronic key is removed from the ignition.

5. Turning on the automatic function: the rocker switch is in the middle position.

If the electronic key is removed from the ignition switch when darkness falls, the lights turn on and then turn off after a time delay.

The lamps are switched on if one door is opened when darkness falls. When one of the front doors is opened, the front lamp is switched on; when one of the rear doors is opened, the rear lamps are switched on.



When the doors are closed, the lamps turn off after a time delay.

If the car is unlocked when it gets dark, the lights turn on and off with a time delay.

Note: The time after which the lights turn off with a time delay after the key is removed from the ignition switch can be set in the "Individual Installation" system (Section Multifunctional steering wheel, multi-information display).

If one door is open and the electronic key is in position 0 or removed, the lights will turn off approximately 5 minutes after all the vehicle's electronic equipment is in its original position.

6. Manually turning on the front lamp: Press the rocker switch. As long as the rocker switch is pressed, the front lamp is turned on.

Switching off the front lamp: Rocker switch in position 4 or 5.

Rear reading light

7. Switching the reading lights on and off: Switches the reading lights "8" in the left or right rear passenger compartment lamp "9" on or off.

Interior lighting

For better orientation in the dark, your car is equipped with various lighting devices in the interior.

Lighting when opening/closing the door:

• The electronic key in the ignition switch is in position 1 or the parking lights are on. The lights in the recesses for opening/closing the doors are on.
• If the electronic key in the ignition switch is turned to position 0 and the lights are turned off, the delay before the lights turn off is approximately 5 minutes.

Footwell lighting: Parking lights are on. Footwell is illuminated.



Center console lighting: The electronic key in the ignition switch is in position 1. The center console lighting is provided by the interior rearview mirror.

Door lights for exiting the car

If one of the doors is opened when darkness falls and the interior lighting is switched to automatic mode, the corresponding door light is turned on for exiting the vehicle.

After closing the door, the door exit light turns off automatically.

Rear window curtain

The switch is located on the center console.

Turn the electronic key in the ignition switch to position 1 or 2.

Press the switch:

• 1 - Rise
• 2 - Lowering

The rear window shade should always be fully lowered or raised.

Note: Make sure that there are no objects obstructing the movement of the rear window shade (for example, clothes).

Sun visors

There is a risk of accident!



To avoid dazzlement, keep the covers over the mirrors "2" closed while driving.

To protect against glare from the front: Fold down the sun visors.

To protect against glare from the side windows: Remove the sun visor from the holder "1" on the inside and move it to the side.

Cosmetic mirror

There is a risk of accident!

To avoid dazzlement, keep the covers over the mirrors "3" closed while driving.

1 - Illuminated vanity mirror in sun visor.

Opening: The sun visor must be fixed in the holder "2". Fold the cover "3" upwards. The lighting "4" is switched on.

Move the mirror left or right, the halves of the mirror reflect a normal or enlarged image.

Closing: Fold the lid down.



5 - Illuminated vanity mirror in the rear of the cabin.



Opening: Press the lid lightly, the mirror folds back and the lighting turns on.

Closing: Turn the mirror up until it locks into place.

Note: To avoid damage, close the corresponding vanity mirror before adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat from the reclining position to the driving position.

Salon

There is a risk of injury!

It is not permitted to transport heavy or solid objects in the cabin in an unsecured condition.

Otherwise, passengers may be injured by them during strong braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident.

Luggage safety nets cannot hold heavy or hard objects.

Storage compartments and console armrests

There is a risk of injury!

If there are items in the storage compartments, the latter must be closed while driving.

Glove box

The glove compartment lid contains compartment "4" with recesses for credit card sized cards, a flashlight and a ballpoint pen.



Opening the compartment in the glove box lid: Press lightly on the lid at the marking.

Storage compartments on the center console

Compartment for glasses

Opening: Press lightly on the lid at the bottom where it is marked.

Closing: Press the lid down until it locks into place.

Bottom section

Opening: Pull the lid forward, holding the marking area.

Closing: Lightly press the lid forward at the marking and release. The lid closes automatically.

A small chest in front of the console-armrest

Opening: Press lightly on the top of the lid at the marking.

Closing: Move the lid up until it locks into place.



Removing the insert: Pull out the insert by grasping it through the recess in the handle.

A small chest in front of the driver's seat

Opening: Press the buttons "9" and fold the lid down.

Closing: Fold the lid upward until it locks into place.

Storage compartments under the console-armrest

The storage compartments under the console armrest also contain a compartment for coins.

Chest in the console-armrest

Opening: Press button "10" to raise the console armrest.

Closing: lower the console armrest down and lock it.

Note: Models with rear air conditioning: Do not place any objects in the storage compartment.

Storage compartment under the console-armrest

Models without rear air conditioning

Opening: Press button "11" to raise the console armrest.



Closing: lower the console armrest down and lock it.

Note: The storage compartment may be air-conditioned (Section Automatic air conditioning. Ventilation. Independent heater).

The temperature in the storage compartment can rise significantly due to the limited space. Therefore, when transporting heat-sensitive cargo, it is necessary to close the ventilation nozzle of the switched-on heating.

Do not cover the ventilation nozzle in the chest with objects.

Using a telephone in the rear of the vehicle

To make it easier to use the phone in the rear of the car, the phone can be moved back.

By pressing the button "11" (refer to the illustration on the left), fold the console armrest back until it locks into place.

By pressing button "12", completely fold back the console-armrest cover.

Rear seat armrest

Pull the armrest "13" up and fold it onto the rear seat.

Opening the chest: Press the handle "14" upwards and fold the armrest upwards.

A small chest between the rear seats

Opening the chest: Move cover "15" back.

Chest on the back shelf

Opening the chest: Lift the cover "16".

Drink holder

There is a risk of injury!

The drink holder must be closed while driving. Use only suitable containers and do not insert hot drinks into the holder to avoid burns.



Opening: Move the lid to the side.

Closing: Fold the lid back.



Opening: Press the drawer, the drink holder will slide out.

Closing: Push the drawer until it locks into place.

Folding table in the rear of the cabin

Folding the table: Press button "1" and fold table "2" up to the required position until it locks.

Note: The table can be fixed in 3 positions.

Folding the table: Raise the table completely and rotate it down until it locks into place.

There is a risk of injury!

The folding table must be folded while driving.

Otherwise, in the event of strong braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident, passengers may be injured by objects on it or by the table itself.

Ashtray

Middle console

Opening: Press the lid lightly at the marking, the ashtray will slide out.

Removing the insert: There is a risk of accident!

Turn off the engine and apply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from moving spontaneously.

Note: Move the AT selector lever to position N.

Move slider "1" to the right. The insert will move out a little.

Installing the insert: Press the insert until it locks into place.

Rear doors

Opening: Press the lid slightly from behind, the ashtray moves backwards.

Removing the insert: Pull the ashtray slightly towards you and remove the insert.

Installing the insert: Install the insert and press down while moving it back.

Cigarette lighter

There is a risk of injury!

Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by the handle.

When turning the electronic key in the ignition switch to position 1 or 2, make sure that children cannot burn themselves with a hot cigarette lighter.



The electronic key in the ignition switch is in position 1 or 2.

Press the cigarette lighter in: it pops out automatically as soon as the coil heats up.

The cigarette lighter socket can be used to connect special accessories.

Safety net for luggage in the front passenger footwell

There is a risk of injury!

The luggage safety net is intended for the carriage of light loads only.

Heavy, fragile and sharp-edged items must not be transported in the luggage safety net.

The luggage safety net cannot protect the cargo in the event of an accident.

Note: If there are items in the luggage net, the front passenger seat must not be moved fully forward as this may cause damage to the items in the net.

Safety net for luggage in the trunk

On the left and right in the trunk there are hooks "1" on which the luggage safety net is hung.

The strap (arrow) should face the trunk.

The luggage safety net and hooks are designed to carry light cargo during normal movement. In the event of an accident, they cannot protect the cargo. Please observe the cargo weight data indicated on the strap (arrow).

Refrigerated box in the back

Turning the refrigeration box on/off

Switch "2" lightly press the symbol - the control LED on the switch flashes for about 30 seconds and then remains lit.

Switch "2" lightly press the side without a symbol - the control LED on the switch goes out.

Setting the temperature

Small snowflake - low stage of cooling.

Large snowflake - high cooling stage.

When the refrigeration box is opened, the internal lighting of the refrigeration box is switched on.

Note: Cooling capacity depends on the selected cooling stage and the outside air temperature.

When a large number of power consumers are switched on or the battery is insufficiently charged, the refrigeration box may automatically switch to a lower cooling power level or switch off - the control LED on the switch flashes. When sufficient voltage is restored, the refrigeration box switches on again automatically.

Maintenance of the refrigeration box

If the refrigeration box is not used for a long time, it should be turned off, defrosted, washed and the lid left open for a while. Washing the refrigeration box (Chapter Body).



Fire hazard!

Do not cover the ventilation grille "4" in the trunk.

Do not carry flammable materials in the trunk.

Removal the refrigeration box

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Instead of a refrigeration box, a ski cover can be installed. (To install a ski cover, please refer to the following materials).

Turn off the refrigeration box.

Pull out the power plug "5".

Remove the mounting bolts "6".

Remove the refrigeration box.

Note: When the refrigerator box is installed, door "3" should be opened to the side. The door is held at the back by a magnet.

Installation of a refrigeration box

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Telephone

General information

There is a risk of accident!

Pay attention to traffic first. Use your phone only if the traffic situation allows it.

Stop your vehicle if you intend to have a telephone conversation using the handset rather than the speakerphone.

Remember that your car, even at a speed of 50 km/h, travels 14 m per second.

The use of radio telephones whose antennas are located inside the vehicle may lead to malfunctions of electronic systems and, thus, negatively affect the operational safety of the vehicle.

¹Comply with the applicable laws and regulations in your host country.

The use of radio telephones in the vehicle is permitted only if they are connected to a separate external antenna approved for use by the company "Mercedes-Benz".

(For using the phone, please refer to the corresponding User Guide.)

Radiotelephone in the chest under the armrest

Installing the phone

Open the chest (above in this Section).

Insert the telephone into the receiving socket "1" until you hear the plug lock into place "2".



To fix the phone, press the front "3" down.

Only in this position is the telephone connected to the speakerphone.

Note: A modem can be connected to jack "4".

Conducting telephone conversations via the radiotelephone control panel

Press button "5". The receiving socket "1" with the telephone folds upwards.

Pull the phone with plug "2" forward. The plug with the cable leading to the external antenna must remain inserted into the phone to conduct a telephone conversation.

Removal the phone

Press button "5". The receiving socket "1" with the telephone folds upwards.

Press the plug lock "6" and pull the phone forward.

Radiotelephone in the glove box

Installing the phone

Open the glove compartment (above in this Section).

Insert the switched-on telephone into the receiving socket "1".

To fix the phone, press the front "3" down.

Within about 30 seconds, the data from the phone book is read into a separate memory. After that, the phone automatically switches off and the phone's batteries are charged.

For a landline telephone, only a scanned telephone book of the radio telephone is available.

If you do not wish to read the phone book, switch off the radiotelephone before inserting it into the receiver jack. In this case, you will still have the phone book of the landline telephone at your disposal.

Different radiotelephone and landline telephone network providers: All telephone numbers in the radiotelephone's phone book must be entered into the memory together with the corresponding area codes. Only then can all telephone numbers be dialed via the landline telephone.

It is impossible to make telephone calls if the radiotelephone is in the glove compartment.

Attention! To ensure uninterrupted operation of the communication system, do not turn on the phone while it is in the holder.

Removal the phone

Press button "4".

The receiving socket "1" with the telephone folds upwards.

Take off your phone.

After removing the phone, you will again have access to the landline phone book.

Note: Plug "2" is firmly connected to the receptacle "1" so there is no need to unlock it.

Landline telephone in the chest under the armrest

Conducting telephone conversations via the radiotelephone control panel

Removing the phone: Open the chest (above in this Section).

Pull the phone upwards "1" from the holder.

Installing the phone: Insert the phone into the holder lock "2" and press down until you hear it lock into place.

SIM card (phone card)

Turn off your phone and remove it.

Installation: SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) insert into reader "3" with the chip facing down towards the front.

Removal: Remove the SIM card.

Ski cover

Unfolding: Lower the rear armrest "1".

Fold cover "2" down.

Unfold the ski bag and pull it into the cabin.



Pull the handle in the trunk to open door "3". The door is held by a magnet.

Loading

Place the skis in the bag.



Attach the ski bag with straps to the armrest in the rear of the cabin "4".

Tighten the fastening belt "5".



Hook the carabiner "6" to the bracket "7".

There is a risk of injury!

The ski bag is designed for 4 pairs of skis.

Do not load any foreign objects into the ski bag.

The ski bag must be secured at all times. In the event of an accident, an unsecured ski bag may cause injury.

Folding: Close the trunk door.



Disconnect the connection by squeezing the tabs together.

Unhook the carabiner.

Straighten out the ski bag.



Fold the ski bag and place it in the backrest.

Fold cover "2" upwards.

Note: Removing the ski bag is for drying the ski bag or if the space is to be used as a storage compartment or for a cool box.

Removal: Pull the handle in the trunk and open door "3". The door is held in place by a magnet.



Grasp the recess "7" on the ski bag frame, press to the left and pull the bag back.

Unhook the carabiner.

There is a risk of poisoning!

Ski cover removed: To prevent exhaust gases from entering the passenger compartment, the trunk lid must be closed while driving.

Note: To prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the trunk from the passenger compartment, close the trunk door.

Installing a ski cover

Insert the ski bag through the trunk into the opening. Install the ski bag frame on the left and secure it on the right.

Trunk lights

If the trunk lid is left open for a long time, the trunk lights turn off after approximately 10 minutes.

Roof rack system

There is a risk of accident!

Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.

An improperly secured roof rack or load may come loose.

The maximum roof load when using roof rack systems is 100 kg.

To avoid damage to your vehicle, use only roof rack systems that have been tested and approved by us.



Only screw the roof rack system to the mounting bolts (arrows) behind the rubber door seals.

Caution! The roof rack mounting system components must not restrict the maximum lifting path of the sliding and lifting roof hatch.

Towing hitch (Trailer towing - refer to Section Vehicle control and auxiliary systems)

(Dimensions and loads are given in the Specifications).

Note: In case you need to purchase a spare key, please enter the key number in this "Manual".

Key No

A spare key can be purchased at a service station "Mercedes-Benz".

Removal the plug

Remove plug "1" downwards from the ball head mounting socket.

The ball head is located together with the spare wheel in an additional compartment under the boot floor.

Place plug "1" into the compartment.

Installing a ball head

There is a risk of accident!

Install the ball head with special care, as the safety of the trailer as a whole depends on it.



Key "2" must be inserted.

The red zone must coincide with the white marking (mounting position), otherwise, unlock the lock in the flywheel with key "2" in the direction of the arrow.

Pull the knob and turn it to the red zone until it locks into place.



Insert the ball head vertically into the mounting socket. When doing this, take into account the marking for insertion "3" on the bumper.

The ball head is locked automatically.

Note.

The marking for the insert is located in the middle of the car at the bottom of the bumper.

Attention! The green zone must coincide with the white marking "4".

Ball head lock

To do this, turn the key in the lock in the direction of the arrow.

Remove the key and replace the protective cap.

Driving position

There is a risk of accident!

In case of malfunction or damage, you should entrust the service station with maintenance "Mercedes-Benz" checking the entire towing hitch.

When not using the towing hitch, we recommend removing the ball head.

Folding socket outlet

If necessary, fold the power socket downwards.

If the socket is no longer needed, fold it up.

Removal the ball head

Remove the protective cap and unlock the lock in the flywheel with the key.

Grasp the ball head, pull the handwheel and turn the red marking to the green zone until the handwheel locks.

Pull the ball head downwards.

Storing the ball head

The ball head is located together with the spare wheel in an additional compartment under the boot floor.

There is a risk of accident!

Do not transport the ball head in the passenger compartment in an unsecured state.

Otherwise, in the event of strong braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident, passengers may be injured by the moving ball head.

Plug nozzle

Insert the plug into the ball head mounting socket until it locks into place.

Note: Pay attention to the reliability of the plug fit.

Care instructions

If dirty, clean the ball head and the ball head mounting socket to ensure easy installation and removal at all times.

Note: Do not clean the ball head with a high pressure car wash or use solvents.

Caution: After cleaning, apply a thin layer of oil or grease to the following areas:

• 1 fixing balls,
• 2 guides,
• 3 receiving socket,
• 4 release lever,
• 5 ball surface, as well as on the ball head bracket on the vehicle.

Lubricate the lock with acid- and resin-free oil.

Then perform a performance test on the vehicle.

These works can also be carried out at a maintenance station "Mercedes-Benz".

Trailers with 7-pin plug

A plug connection between a vehicle with a 13-pin socket and a trailer with a 7-pin plug can be achieved using an adapter cable.

The adapter cable can be purchased at any service station "Mercedes-Benz".

Installation: Lift the cover. Insert the plug with the protrusion into the groove and turn it to the right until it stops. Let the cover lock.

Secure the adapter cable loosely to the trailer using cable tie-down straps.

Power supply from the network

Your vehicle has the ability to connect to the power supply from the vehicle's network. If the trailer requires power supply from the vehicle's network, the necessary fuse must be inserted at a service station "Mercedes-Benz".