Under The Armrest; General Notes - Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual

All vehicles (except AMG)
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock ( Y page 139).
X
To open: slide cover : forwards until it
engages.
X
Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X
To close: briefly press cover : at the
front.
The cover moves back.
AMG vehicles
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock ( Y page 139).
X
To open: briefly press the trim on
cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
X
Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ; 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 139).
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 under the armrest
X
Open the stowage compartment under the
armrest ( Y page 272).
X
Lift up the cover of socket :.
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