S-Class - Interactive Owner's Manual
Keywords
Introduction
At a glance
Safety
COMAND
Controls
Opening and closing
Key positions
Seats
Steering wheel
Mirrors
Memory functions*
Seat belts
Lights
Windscreen wipers
Side windows
Driving and parking
Automatic transmission
Instrument cluster
On-board computer
Driving systems
Air conditioning
Sliding sunroof
Loading and stowing
Features
Operation
Practical advice
Technical data

Loading and stowing

Quick Access

Cup holder
Luggage nets
Roof rack system*
Skibag*
Boot
Stowage compartments

Cup holder

Risk of injury

Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you:

  • brake sharply

  • change direction suddenly

  • are involved in an accident

Only use the cup holders for containers of a suitable size and which have lids. Otherwise, the drinks could spill.

Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks. Otherwise, you may scald yourself.

Cup holder* in front of the armrest

Marking
Handle
  

To open: press marking at the front.
 

You can remove the cup holder to clean it. Clean the cup holder with clean, lukewarm water only.
  

To remove: pull the cup holder upwards in the direction of the arrow by silver handle .
  

To insert: slide the cup holder downwards until it engages. Observe the "Front" insertion direction.

Cup holder in the rear seat armrest

Cup holder
  

To open: press the front of cup holder .

Cup holder underneath the centre rear seat*

Cup holder
  

To open: press the front of cup holder .
 

Luggage nets

Risk of injury

Only place lightweight items in the luggage net. Do not use it to transport heavy, bulky, sharp-edged or fragile objects. In the event of an accident, the luggage net will not secure the transported goods.
 

Roof rack system*

Risk of accident

An incorrectly secured roof rack or load could work loose from the vehicle and thereby cause an accident. Follow the roof rack manufacturer's installation instructions and special instructions for use.

The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling. You must observe the maximum roof load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driving style to the prevailing road, traffic and weather conditions and drive with particular care if the roof is laden.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use roof rack systems which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Position the load on the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain damage even when it is in motion.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, make sure that you can:

  • raise the sliding/tilting sunroof* fully

  • open the panorama sliding sunroof* fully

  • open the boot lid fully
Covers
  

Fold out cover  in the direction of the arrow.
  

Only secure the roof rack to the anchorage points under covers .

Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.
 

Skibag*

Risk of injury

The skibag is designed to carry up to four pairs of skis. Do not use the skibag to carry any other type of load.

The skibag must always be secured when laden. Otherwise, injuries could be caused by it in the event of an accident.

Unfolding the skibag and loading skis

Handle
Cover
  

Fold down the rear seat armrest.
  

Turn handle and pull it upwards in the direction of the arrow.
  

Fold down cover .

It will be easier to open the cover when the rear seats are in the basic position.
Skibag
  

Pull skibag  into the vehicle interior and unfold it.
Handle
  

Open the boot lid.
  

Pull handle on the flap.
  

Swing the flap sideways until it is held in place by the magnet.
  

Slide the skis into the skibag from the boot.
Strap
  

Pull strap  tight by the loose end until the skis are held firmly inside the skibag.
Hook
Securing ring
  

Engage hook  in securing ring .
  

Pull the strap tight by the loose end.

Removing the skis and folding up the skibag

  

Loosen the two straps.
  

Remove hook from securing ring .
  

Take the skis out of the skibag.
  

Close the flap in the boot.
  

Smooth out the skibag and fold it up.
  

Stow the skibag in the rear seat armrest.
  

Fold the cover back up.

You should always close the flap in the boot if you do not require the skibag. This will prevent access to the boot from the vehicle interior.

Removing the skibag

The skibag can be removed for cleaning or drying.

Risk of poisoning

When the skibag has been removed, always drive with the boot lid closed. Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle interior.

  

Open the boot lid.
Recess
Flap
  

Open flap .
  

Press recess to the left and pull out the frame containing the skibag.
 

Boot

Stowage well

On vehicles with TIREFIT or the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel*, it is possible to store a suitcase in the stowage well underneath the front part of the boot floor.

Fold down the suitcase handle before closing the boot. You could otherwise damage the boot lid.
Boot floor
Stowage well for suitcases

Stowage well beneath the boot floor

On the S 600 model, the rear part of the boot floor can be folded forward.

Stowage well
Stowage compartment

Hook

Tab
Hook

Do not use the hook to lash down loads.
  

Pull down hook by tab .
 

Stowage compartments

Risk of injury

The stowage compartments must be closed when items are stored in them. Luggage nets are not designed to secure heavy items of luggage.

You or other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you:

  • brake sharply

  • change direction suddenly

  • have an accident

Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not be carried in the luggage net.

Do not carry hard objects in the ruffled pockets. Objects must not protrude over the top of the ruffled pockets.

You will find an overview of the stowage compartments on more.

Glove compartment

To open the glove compartment lid
To unlock
To lock

The glove compartment can be locked and unlocked using the emergency key element.
  

To open: press button .
  

To lock: insert the emergency key element more into the lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position .
  

To unlock: insert the emergency key element more into the lock and turn it 90° anti-clockwise to position .

The audio and video AUX sockets are located in the glove compartment. You can connect external audio/video sources to these. To switch to audio AUX operation, see more; to switch to video AUX operation, see more.

Spectacles compartment

You can store spectacles in the overhead control panel.

To open the spectacles compartment
  

To open: press marking .

Stowage compartments in the centre console

Rear stowage compartment or cup holder*
Marking
  

To open: press marking at the front.
Front stowage compartment or compartment for the cigarette lighter*
Handle
  

To open: push handle forwards in the direction of the arrow.
  

To close: briefly press handle forwards in the direction of the arrow.

Stowage compartments under the armrest

Stowage tray/telephone compartment
Stowage compartment (not on vehicles with rear-compartment air conditioning*)
  

To open the stowage tray/telephone compartment: press button and fold the armrest to the left or right.
  

To open the stowage compartment: press button and fold up the armrest.

Stowage compartment under the driver's seat and front-passenger seat

Handle
Cover
  

To open: pull handle upwards and fold cover forwards.

Folding table*

Risk of injury

Keep the folding table closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident, you could be injured by objects on the table or by the folding table itself.
Button
Folding table
  

To open: press button .
 

Folding table is released.
  

Guide folding table upwards slowly in the direction of the arrow.
 

Folding table engages audibly.
  

Release folding table in the desired position.
  

To fold in: lift folding table and guide it downwards.
  

Push folding table against the backrest until it engages.

Stowage compartment under the rear seat armrest

Handle
  

To open: pull handle upwards and fold up the armrest.

Stowage compartment underneath the rear seat armrest*

Button
  

To open: press button and fold up the armrest.

Stowage compartment between the rear seats*

Handle
  

To open: pull handle backwards in the direction of the arrow.

Stowage box in the rear compartment*

Handle
Cover
  

To open: fold down the rear seat armrest.
  

Turn handle and pull it upwards.
  

Fold down cover .

It will be easier to open the cover when the rear seats are in the basic position.