2003 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 233

Controls in detail Useful features Removing ashtray insert Warning! Rear door ashtray Cigarette lighters G Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear selector lever to position N. With gear selector lever in position N turn off the engine. Secure vehicle from movement by setting the parking brake. Move the selector lever to position N. Now you have more room to take out the insert. Push sliding button 2 to the right. The ashtray is disengaged and slides out a short way. Remove insert from ashtray frame. Reinstalling the ashtray insert Install insert by pushing it back into the frame until it engages. Opening ashtray Lightly touch the back of the ashtray. Removing ashtray insert Pull the ashtray back slightly and remove the insert (see arrows). Reinstalling the ashtray insert Position the insert and press down while sliding forward. 1 Center console cigarette lighter Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. Briefly touch cover plate to open ashtray and access cigarette lighter. Push in cigarette lighter 1. The lighter will pop out automatically when hot. 233