Mercedes-benz S-Sedan 2015 Owners Manual User Manual

S-ClassOperator's ManualOrder no. 6515 2510 13 Part no. 222 584 33 02 Edition B 2015É2225843302,ËÍ2225843302S-Class Operator's Manual

Setting a speed ... 202Storing and maintaining currentspeed ... 202Cup holderCent

RDirt caused by road salt around sensors :may restrict functionality.RUsing the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with aprosthetic leg may restrict functionality.Oper

Opening and closingYou can open and close the trunk lid from thedriver's seat when the vehicle is stationaryand unlocked.XTo open: pull remote op

iWhen you lock the vehicle (Y page 93),the trunk is also locked.Trunk emergency releaseYou can unlock the trunk lid from the insidewith the emergency

Opening and closing the side win-dowsThe switches for all side windows are locatedon the driver's door. There is also a switch oneach door for th

power tilt/sliding panel are in the desiredposition.If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roofwith power tilt/sliding panel are closed, theroller su

of the panorama roof with power tilt/slid-ing panel close.XTo interrupt convenience closing:release recessed sensor surface : on thedoor handle.Resett

Problems with the side windowsGWARNINGIf you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side windowcloses with incr

GWARNINGAt high speeds the raised sliding sunroof auto-matically lowers slightly at the rear. This couldtrap you or other persons. There is a risk ofi

operation is started in the correspondingdirection. You can stop automatic opera-tion by pressing or pulling again.iIf the sliding sunroof is raised a

feature is only an aid and is not a substitutefor your attention when closing the roller sun-blinds.GWARNINGThe reversing feature especially does notr

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSISTPLUS ... 73Distance warning function ...73EBD (electronic brake fo

Operating from the rear compartmentXTo open/close manually: press or pullswitch : to the point of resistance andhold it until the rear roller sunblind

If the rear MAGIC SKY CONTROL element is ina different state than the front element, thedegree of transparency will change only in thefront element. B

Resetting the rear sunblindXTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lock (Y page 173).XPull switch : repeatedly until the rearroller sunbl

Problems with the sliding sunroofGWARNINGIf you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the slidingsunroof clo

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Useful information ... 114Correct driver's seat position ... 114Seats ...

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XBefore starting off, adjust the rear-view mir-ror and the exterior mirrors in such a waythat you have a good view of road and traf-fic conditions (Y

Rdo not transport heavy loads on theseats. Do not place sharp objects on theseat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.The seats should only be occupi

iThe fore-and-aft position of the headrestraint is adjusted automatically whenyou adjust the backrest.Adjusting the rear seatAdjusting the rear seat:H

EngineCheck Engine warning lamp ...314Display message ... 289ECO start/stop function ... 177Engine numbe

You can exit the reclined position andadjust the seat position by:Rcalling up a stored position using mem-ory buttons 1 or 2 (Y page 138)Rmanually adj

GWARNINGChildren could become trapped if they adjustthe seats, particularly when unattended.There is a risk of injury.When leaving the vehicle, always

Adjusting the rear seat on vehicles withEASY ADJUST luxury head restraints:Selects rear-compartment seat;Head restraint height=Head restraint fore-and

XTo select the rear seat: press button :repeatedly until the indicator lamp in thebutton is not lit.The rear-compartment seat is selected ifthe indica

Rthe front-passenger seat head restraint isinserted and the ignition is switched onRthe front-passenger seat backrest is movedbackwards or the seat is

In order for the front-passenger seat to bepositioned in chauffeur mode:Rthe SmartKey must be in the ignition lockand in position 1 or 2 (Y page 173)R

XInsert head restraint : into the brackets.The head restraint must engage on bothsides.XRelease adjuster lever ?.XPress down red pin =.If the pin can

to the area for chauffeur mode. The headrestraint folds into position.iFurther settings are available via thememory adjustment buttons if the front-pa

Adjusting the head restraints manuallyWith this function you can adjust the distancebetween the head restraint and the back ofthe seat occupant's

Adjusting the outer rear seat headrestraintsLowering electrically from the frontThis function is available on vehicles withelectrically adjustable rea

Problem (malfunction) ...192Refueling ... 189Tank content/reserve fuel ... 432Fuel fill

The supplementary cushion is located in thevehicle.The supplementary cushion is attached to thehead restraint by three press studs.To install the supp

Switching the seat heating on/offSwitching on/offGWARNINGRepeatedly switching on the seat heating cancause the seat cushion and backrest pads tobecome

Problems with the seat heatingProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe seat heating hasswitched off prema-turely or cannot beswitched o

Problems with the seat ventilationProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe seat ventilation hasswitched off prema-turely or cannot besw

Steering wheel heatingActivating/deactivatingXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-tion lock (Y page 173).XTo switch on/off: turn the lever in

Problems with the steering wheel heatingProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe steering wheelheating has switchedoff prematurely or c

iThe steering wheel only moves upwards ifit has not already reached the upper stop.The driver's seat only moves backwards if itis not already in

Adjusting the exterior mirrorsXTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lock (Y page 173).XPress button ; for the right-hand exteriormirror

Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically assoon as you lock the vehicle from the out-side.Rthe exterior mirrors fold out automaticallyagain as soon

Using the memory buttonYou can position the front-passenger sideexterior mirror in such a way that you can seethe rear wheel on that side as soon as y

Indicatorssee Turn signalsInstrument clusterOverview ... 33Warning and indicator lamps ...34Instrument

Rseat heating: distribution of the heated sec-tions of the seat cushion and backrestRdriver's side: position of the exterior mir-rors on the driv

Storing settingsGeneral notesWith the memory function in the rear, you canstore up to three different settings, e.g. forthree different people.The fol

You cannot store any settings on the buttonfor setting the reclined position.The memory positions in the area for thechauffeur mode can only be set wh

Useful information ... 142Exterior lighting ... 142Interior lighting ...

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causes of poor visibility due to the weatherconditions such as spray. There is a risk of anaccident.In such situations, turn the light switch toL.The

XTo switch on the standing lamps: theSmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is inposition 0.XTurn the light switch to W (left-hand sideof the vehi

The hazard warning lamps automaticallyswitch on if:Ran air bag is deployed orRthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from aspeed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) an

Important safety notesGWARNINGAdaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not rec-ognize road users:Rwho have no lights, e.g. pedestriansRwho have poor lightin

users are recognize, the high-beam head-lamps are switched on.If you are driving at speeds below approx-imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or the roads areadequ

mbraceCall priority ... 342Display message ... 277Downloading destinations(COMAND) ...

COMAND (see the separate operatinginstructions for COMAND).The interior lighting control can be operatedusing the front overhead control panel.Automat

Replacing bulbsThe front and rear light clusters of your vehi-cle are equipped with LED light bulbs. Do notreplace the bulbs yourself. Contact a quali

prevent you from observing the traffic condi-tions.Replacing the wiper bladesImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf the windshield wipers begin to move whil

XMake sure that wiper blade : is seatedcorrectly.XFold the wiper arm back onto the wind-shield.Replacing the wiper blades (MAGICVISION CONTROL)Moving

Problems with the windshield wipersProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe windshield wipersare obstructedLeaves or snow, for example,

Useful information ... 154Overview of climate control sys-tems ... 154Operati

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Automatic climate control panelUSA onlyFront control panel:To set climate control to automatic, left (Y page 159);To set the temperature, left (Y page

Canada onlyFront control panel:To set climate control to automatic, left (Y page 159);To set the temperature, left (Y page 161)=To set the airflow, le

Notes on using automatic climatecontrolAutomatic climate controlBelow, you can find a number of notes andrecommendations to help you use climatecontro

Multicontour seat ... 128Multifunction displayFunction/notes ... 252Permanent display ...

Switching the rear-compartment cli-mate control on/off using the controlpanelObserve the notes on controlling the rear-compartment climate control usi

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" functionProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe indicator lamp inthe Á

however, continues to be controlled automat-ically. When the manually set functionswitches back to automatic mode, the indi-cator lamp on the à rocker

out. The function which has not been changedmanually, however, continues to be control-led automatically. When the manually setfunction switches back

XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-tion lock (Y page 173).XPress the top or bottom section of the trocker switch.The COMAND climate control

Setting the front-compartment airflowusing the front control panelXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-tion lock (Y page 173).XTo increase/red

settings are restored. Air-recirculationmode remains deactivated.orXPress the à rocker switch up or down.orXUse the t rocker switch to call up theCOMA

Problems with the rear window defrosterProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe rear windowdefroster has deacti-vated prematurely orcan

Front control panelXTurn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni-tion lock or remove it (Y page 173).XTo activate: press the Á rocker switchup or down.

Using COMAND, you can:Rswitch the perfume atomizer on and offRregulate the perfume intensitySee the separate operating instructions.The following cond

Parcel net hooks ...326ParkingImportant safety notes ... 192Parking brake ...

Problems with the perfume atomizerProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe vehicle interior isnot perfumed althoughthe perfume atomizer

=Center vent thumbwheel, right?Center vent thumbwheel, leftACenter air vent, leftXTo open/close: press thumbwheel =or ?.The thumbwheel pops out.XTurn

?Rear control panelARear-compartment air vent thumbwheel,leftVehicles with rear-compartment climatecontrolXTo open/close: press thumbwheel = orA.The t

Useful information ... 172Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle .. 172Driving ... 17

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GWARNINGUnsuitable footwear can hinder correct usageof the pedals, e.g.:Rshoes with thick solesRshoes with high heelsRslippersThere is a risk of an ac

If you depress the brake pedal and press theStart/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-ately.A check which periodically establishes a radioconnection

=Start/Stop button USA?Start/Stop button CanadaRemoving the Start/Stop buttonYou can remove the Start/Stop button fromthe ignition lock and start the

Automatic transmissionXShift the transmission to position P(Y page 181).The transmission position display in themultifunction display shows P(Y page 1

GWARNINGAfter a short time, hill start assist will no lon-ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away.There is a risk of an accident and injury.Ther

Rear view cameraCleaning instructions ... 364Function/notes ...228Switching on/off ...

Rthe system detects that the windshield isnot fogged up when the air-conditioningsystem is switched on.Rthe hood is closed.Rthe driver's door is

multifunction display. If this is the case, theECO start/stop function is not available.If indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/stopfunction has bee

Problems with the engineProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine does notstart. The starter motorcan be heard.RThere is a malfun

Automatic transmissionImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf the engine speed is above the idling speedand you engage transmission position D or R,the vehic

XIf the transmission is in position D or N:push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past thefirst point of resistance.XIf the transmission is in position P: de

Transmission position displayGeneral notes!If the transmission position display in themultifunction display is not working, youshould pull away carefu

ANeutralDo not shift the transmission to Nwhile driving. Otherwise, the auto-matic transmission could be dam-aged.No power is transmitted from theengi

XAMG vehicles: press program selectorbutton : repeatedly until the letter of thedesired drive program appears in the mul-tifunction display.The progra

Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently inforward and reverse gears, unless theaccelerator pedal is depressed fullyRincreased sensitivity. This improves

ommended gear is shown in the multifunctiondisplay.XShift to recommended gear ; accordingto gearshift recommendation : whenshown in the multifunction

SeatsActive multicontour seat ...128Adjusting (electrically) ... 116Adjusting (rear compartment) ...117Adjusting the

using the right-hand steering wheel paddleshifter.The automatic transmission shifts up to thenext gear if this is permissible.DownshiftingXPull the le

Problems with the transmissionProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe transmission hasproblems shifting gear.The transmission is losin

If you or others come into contact with fuel,observe the following:RWash away fuel from skin immediatelyusing soap and water.RIf fuel comes into conta

XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction ofarrow :.The fuel filler flap swings up.XTurn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwiseand remove it.XInser

Problems with fuel and the fuel tankProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFuel is leaking from thevehicle.GWARNINGThe fuel line or the f

!Always secure the vehicle correctlyagainst rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicleor its drivetrain could be damaged.To ensure that the vehicle is secur

Electric parking brakeGeneral notesGWARNINGIf you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:Rrelease th

Rthere is a system malfunction.Rthe power supply is insufficient.Rthe vehicle is stationary for a lengthyperiod.The red F (USA only) or ! (Canadaonly)

GWARNINGIf you operate mobile communication equip-ment while driving, you will be distracted fromtraffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the

ECO displayThe ECO display provides feedback on howeconomical your driving characteristics are.The ECO display assists you in achieving themost econom

Publication detailsInternetFurther information about Mercedes-Benzvehicles and about Daimler AG can be foundon the following websites:http://www.mbusa

Start/stop functionsee ECO start/stop functionStarting (engine) ... 175STEER CONTROL ...80

effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.There is an increased danger of skidding andaccidents.Do not shift down for additional engine brak-ing

wise damage the drive train or the brakesystem.!Vehicles with 4MATIC: the ESP®systemoperates automatically. The engine and theignition must therefore

stances. An aggressive driving style will leadto high wear. You can obtain further informa-tion about this from your authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.Ne

face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,especially in wooded areas or on bridges.You should pay special attention to road con-ditions when temp

When you activate cruise control, the storedspeed is shown in the multifunction displayfor five seconds. In the speedometer, the seg-ments between the

press the cruise control lever up : ordown ; to the pressure point.Every time the cruise control lever ispressed up : or down ; the last speedstored i

The radar sensor is intended for use in anautomotive radar system only. Removal,tampering, or altering of the device will voidany warranties, and is n

Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS:Rin road and traffic conditions which do notallow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.in heavy traffic or on winding roadsR

Switching onXBriefly pull the cruise control lever towardsyou ; or press it up : or down =.DISTRONIC PLUS is selected.XTo adjust the set speed in 1 mp

Driving with DISTRONIC PLUSPulling away and drivingXIf you want to pull away withDISTRONIC PLUS: remove your foot fromthe brake pedal.XBriefly pull th

Tire pressure loss warning sys-temGeneral notes ... 400Important safety notes ... 400Restarting ...

If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn offDISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicleagainst rolling away.For further information on deactivatingDISTR

XTo increase: turn control ; in direction=.DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greaterdistance between your vehicle and thevehicle in front.XTo decrease:

In the Assistance menu (Y page 264) of theon-board computer, you can select the assis-tance graphics display.XSelect the Assistance Info DisplayAssist

Vehicles traveling on a different lineDISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehiclestraveling on a different line. The distance tothe vehicle in front will be

DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assistand Stop&Go PilotGeneral notesDISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist andStop&Go Pilot aids you in keeping the

Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g.lanes branch off, cross one another ormergeRthe road is narrow and windingRthere are strong shadows cast on the

XPress button ;.Indicator lamp : goes out. The DTR+:DTR+:SteeringSteering Assist.Assist. OffOff message appearsin the multifunction display. Steering

iIf depressing the brake pedal the firsttime does not activate the HOLD function,wait briefly and then try again.Deactivating the HOLD functionThe HOL

AMG vehicles: depending on the vehiclelevel that has been selected, the vehicle auto-matically adjusts its height dependent on thecurrent speed. The v

All vehicles except AMG vehicles: theActive Body Control SportActive Body Control Sport messageappears in the multifunction display.AMG vehicles: the

Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ... 384Removing the towing eye ... 383With the rear axle raised ... 383Towing awayWith bot

AIRMATICGeneral notesAIRMATIC is an air suspension with variabledamping for improved driving comfort. All-round level control ensures the best possibl

Sports tuningThe firmer suspension tuning in sport modeensures the best possible contact with theroad. Select this mode when employing asporty driving

If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATICcan neither reduce the risk of accident noroverride the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannottake account of r

:Sensors in the front bumper, left-handside (example)The sensors must be free from dirt, ice orslush. They can otherwise not function cor-rectly. Clea

mine which warning display is active when theengine is running.TransmissionpositionWarning displayDFront area activatedR, N or the vehicleis rolling b

Problems with PARKTRONICProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsOnly the red segmentsin the PARKTRONICwarning displays are lit.You also he

Parking tips:ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the park-ing space as possible.RParking spaces that are littered or over-grown might be identified or

:Detected parking space on the left;Parking symbol=Detected parking space on the rightActive Parking Assist is switched on automat-ically when driving

XTo cancel the procedure: press the %button on the multifunction steering wheelor pull away.orXTo park using Active Parking Assist:press the a button

Active Parking Assist can only assist you withexiting a parking space if you have parked thevehicle parallel to the direction of travel usingActive Pa

VideoOperating the DVD ... 261VIN ... 430WWarning and indicator lampsABS ...

shows the Park Assist CanceledPark Assist Canceled mes-sage.When Active Parking Assist is canceled, youmust steer and brake again yourself.If a system

Activating/deactivating the rear viewcameraXTo activate: make sure that the SmartKeyis in position 2 in the ignition lock.XMake sure that the Activati

:Front warning display;Additional PARKTRONIC measurementoperational readiness indicator=Rear warning displayVehicles with PARKTRONIC: ifPARKTRONIC is

ing space until yellow guide line ; reachesparking space marking :.XKeep the steering wheel in that positionand back up carefully.:Yellow guide line f

Object detectionThe rear view camera can detect moving andstationary objects. If, for example, a pedes-trian or another vehicle is detected, theseobje

Rif the camera lenses are dirty or covered.Observe the notes on cleaning(Y page 364)Rif the vehicle components in which thecameras are installed are d

XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position2 in the ignition lock.XMake sure that the Activation by RActivation by Rgeargear function is selected in C

BVehicle center axle (marker assistance)CYellow guide line at a distance of approx-imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of thevehicleDBumperERed guide l

Top view with picture from the mirrorcamera:Symbol for the top view and forward-facing mirror camera setting;Yellow guide line for the vehicle widthin

or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail torecognize them at all. The system is not asubstitute for a well-rested and attentivedriver.The functio

Protection of the environmentGeneral notesHEnvironmental noteDaimler's declared policy is one of compre-hensive environmental protection.The obje

Warning in the multifunction displayIf fatigue or increasing lapses in concentra-tion are detected, a warning appears in themultifunction display: Att

It may be the case that other objects aremarked or highlighted as well as pedestriansand animals.Pedestrian and animal recognitionGeneral notesPedestr

Switching Night View Assist on/offActivation conditionsYou can only activate Night View Assist Plus ifall of the following conditions are met:Rthe ign

Display in the assistance graphicPedestrian symbol : in the assistancegraphic indicates the status of the spotlightfunction. If the symbol is displaye

Problems with Night View AssistProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe picture quality ofNight View Assist Plushas deteriorated.The wi

As a result, Active Blind Spot Assist may nei-ther give warnings nor intervene in such sit-uations. There is a risk of an accident.Always observe the

Due to the nature of the system:Rwarnings may be issued in error when driv-ing close to crash barriers or similar solidlane borders.Rwarnings may be i

If a course-correcting brake applicationoccurs, red warning lamp : flashes in theexterior mirror and a dual warning tonesounds. In addition, display ;

GWARNINGActive Lane Keeping Assist cannot alwaysclearly detect lane markings.In such cases, Active Lane Keeping Assistcan:Rgive an unnecessary warning

addition, a lane with lane markings on bothsides must be recognized.In the case of a broken lane marking beingdetected, a lane-correcting brake applic

Rinstrument clusterRcenter consoleDo not install accessories such as audiosystems in these areas. Do not carry outrepairs or welding. You could impair

Ryou switch on the turn signals. In thisevent, the warnings are suppressed for acertain period of time.Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.ABS, B

Useful information ... 250Important safety notes ... 250Displays and operation ... 250Menus

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Bear in mind that the outside temperaturedisplay indicates the temperature measuredand does not record the road temperature.The outside temperature di

%Press briefly:RBackRIn the RadioRadio/MediaMedia menu: dese-lects the track or station list orlist of available radio sources/mediaRHides display mes

Head-up displayGeneral notesThe head-up display projects informationfrom the navigation system and the driverassistance system above the dashboard int

Head-up displayContent and information for the following systems are shown in the head-up display::Navigation messages;Current speed=The set DISTRONIC

In the Settings menu, in the submenu head-up display, you have the following settings options:RSwitching other displays on/off (Y page 266)RSetting th

ECO displayThe ECO display is not available for AMG vehi-cles.XUse ò on the steering wheel to call upthe list of menus.XPress the : or 9 button on the

Resetting valuesXUse ò on the steering wheel to call upthe list of menus.XPress the : or 9 button on the steer-ing wheel to select the TripTrip menu.X

Information for customers in Califor-niaUnder California law you may be entitled to areplacement of your vehicle or a refund of thepurchase price or l

Change of direction announced with alane recommendation:Road into which the change of directionleads;Distance to the change of direction=Change-of-dir

Other status indicators of the naviga-tion system:Additional informationOther possible additional information:RNew Route...New Route... or Calculating

Media menuChanging the media sourceYou can change the media source and play-back mode (audio, video or TV) at any time inthe MediaMedia menu.XSwitch o

If you press and hold the : or 9button, the rapid scrolling speed isincreased. Not all audio drives or data car-riers support this function.If the cor

You will see one of the following display mes-sages in the multifunction display:RPhone READYPhone READY or the name of the networkprovider: the mobil

Assistance graphic menuXUse ò on the steering wheel to call upthe list of menus.XPress the : or 9 button on the steer-ing wheel to select the Assistan

RChanging assistance settings(Y page 264)RChanging head-up display settings(Y page 266)RChanging the light settings (Y page 267)RChanging the instrume

Activating/deactivating COLLISION PRE-VENTION ASSIST PLUSXUse ò on the steering wheel to call upthe list of menus.XPress the : or 9 button on the stee

XPress the : or 9 button to set OffOff,StandardStandard or SensitiveSensitive.XPress the a button to confirm the selec-tion.When ATTENTION ASSIST is d

XPress the : or 9 button to set theposition from LevelLevel +5+5 (high) to LevelLevel -5-5(low).XPress the a or % button to save thesetting.Using the

the Service and Guarantee booklet or simplycall the Mercedes-Benz Customer AssistanceCenter (USA) at the hotline number1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-63

XUse ò on the steering wheel to call upthe list of menus.XPress the : or 9 button on the steer-ing wheel to select the SettingsSettings menu.XConfirm

XPress a to confirm.The Reset all settings?Reset all settings? messageappears.XPress the : or 9 button to select NoNoor YesYes.XPress a to confirm the

Display messagesIntroductionGeneral notesDisplay messages appear in the multifunction display.Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in s

Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!÷Currently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐able See Opera‐able See Opera‐tor&apo

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe brake system continues to function normally, but without thefunctions listed above. T

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷Currently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐able See Opera‐able See Opera‐tor's Manualtor&a

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsT!÷Inoperative SeeInoperative SeeOperator's ManualOperator's ManualEBD (electro

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe yellow ! warning lamp and the red F (USA only)/!(Canada only) indicator lamp lights u

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red F (USAonly)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp f

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red F (USAonly)/ ! (Canada only) indicator la

If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-tronics, the general operating permit is ren-dered invalid.!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:Rt

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsCollision Preven‐Collision Preven‐tion Assist Plustion Assist PlusCurrently Unavail‐Curre

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsPRE-SAFEPRE-SAFE FunctionsFunctionsCurrently LimitedCurrently LimitedSeeSee Operator&apos

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsRadar SensorsRadar SensorsDirty See Opera‐Dirty See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Man

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe seat belt buckle extender on the right or left of the rear com-partment is not in the

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions6SRS MalfunctionSRS MalfunctionService RequiredService RequiredThe restraint system is fa

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions6Rear Left Malfunc‐Rear Left Malfunc‐tion Servicetion ServiceRequiredRequired or RearRear

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFront PassengerFront PassengerAirbag DisabledAirbag DisabledSeeSee Operator'sOperato

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFor further information about the Occupant Classification System,see (Y page 55).Front Pa

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsXWait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys-tem checks have been co

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbCheck Front LeftCheck Front LeftTurn SignalTurn Signal orCheck Front RightCheck Front Ri

the operating safety of the vehicle could beaffected. There is a risk of an accident.Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-tics connection in the

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbCheck Front LeftCheck Front LeftParking LampParking Lamp orCheck Front RightCheck Front

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsAdaptive HighbeamAdaptive HighbeamAssistAssist PlusPlus Inoper‐Inoper‐ativeativeAdaptive

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?Coolant Too HotCoolant Too HotStop Vehicle TurnStop Vehicle TurnEngine OffEngine OffThe

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions#Stop Vehicle SeeStop Vehicle SeeOperator's ManualOperator's ManualThe battery

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions4Engine Oil LevelEngine Oil LevelLow Stop VehicleLow Stop VehicleTurn Engine OffTurn Engi

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions¨Vehicle RisingVehicle RisingPlease WaitPlease WaitThe vehicle level is too low when the

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe display message is shown continuously.Active Body Control (ABC) is malfunctioning.XDo

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsActive Lane Keep‐Active Lane Keep‐ing Assist Inoper‐ing Assist Inoper‐ativeativeActive La

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsParkPark AssistAssist Inoper‐Inoper‐ativeativePARKTRONIC is malfunctioning or faulty.XFol

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsSpotlight Inopera‐Spotlight Inopera‐tivetiveNight View Assist Plus is deactivated and tem

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-BenzWe urge you to read this Operator's Manualcarefully and familiarize yourself with thevehicle before driving.

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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsDISTRONICDISTRONIC PLUSPLUS Cur‐Cur‐rentlyrently UnavailableUnavailableSeeSee Operator&ap

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsDTR+: SteeringDTR+: SteeringAssist. CurrentlyAssist. CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable

TiresDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsCheck Tire Pres‐Check Tire Pres‐sure Soonsure SoonCanada only:The tire pressure loss

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsPlease CorrectPlease CorrectTire PressureTire PressureThe tire pressure is too low in at

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsWarning Tire Mal‐Warning Tire Mal‐functionfunctionThe tire pressure in one or more tires

VehicleDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsShift to 'P' orShift to 'P' or'N''N' toto

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsNNThe trunk lid is open.XClose the trunk lid.MMThe hood is open. A warning tone also soun

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÐPowerPower SteeringSteering Mal‐Mal‐function See Oper‐function See Oper‐ator's Manu

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÂDon't Forget YourDon't Forget YourKeyKeyThe SmartKey is not in the ignition lo

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterSafetySeat beltsWarning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM Solutionsü

crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data isrecorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivialcrash situation occurs; no data is recorded bythe EDR under

Safety systemsWarning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions$JN $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake system

Warning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.ABS

Warning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A w

Warning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions$J÷!N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake warning lamp, theye

Warning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷N The yellow ESP®warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.ESP®

Warning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsF!N F (USA only), ! (Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the elec

EngineWarning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions;N The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engi

Warning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?N The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running

Warning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.T

Warning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsXLeave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the

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TiresWarning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionshN The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/m

VehicleWarning/indicatorlampNN Signal typePossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÐN The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine

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RClose lockable stowage compartmentswhile driving.RStow and secure objects that are heavy,hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or toolarge in the trunk.

Stowage compartment under the armrestXTo open: press button : or ; and fold thearmrest to the left or right.Depending on the vehicle's equipment,

Vehicles with a rear bench seat:XTo open: fold down the seat armrest.XPull handle : and fold the armrestsupwards.Vehicles with electrically adjustable

Fold the folding table away before each jour-ney.XTo fold out: open rear armrest :(Y page 325).XPull the folding table forwards and upwardsby recess ;

XFold out hook = on the underside of thetrunk floor.XClip hook = into groove ?.XTo close: unclip hook = from groove ?.XFasten hook = to the bracket on

Cockpit ... 32Instrument cluster ... 33Multifunction steering wheel ...

Attaching the roof carrierXFold covers : upwards in the direction ofthe arrow.XOnly secure the roof carrier to the anchor-age points under covers :.XO

XFold down the rear seat armrest.XTo open: press the front of cup holder :or ;.Cup holder : or ; extends automatically.XTo fold out: place a container

XTo insert the insert: make sure thatbase ; of the cup holder is in the upperposition.XPlace the cup holder insert into the recessin the rear seat arm

Glare from the sideXFold down sun visor :.XPull sun visor : out of bracket =.XSwing sun visor : to the side.XSlide sun visor : horizontally as require

XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lock (Y page 173).XTo extend or retract: briefly press but-ton :.The roller sunblind fully extend

Cigarette lighterImportant safety notesGWARNINGYou can burn yourself if you touch the hotheating element or the socket of the cigarettelighter.In addi

XPress in cigarette lighter :.Cigarette lighter : will pop out automati-cally when the heating element is red-hot.XTo close: press cover ; closed unti

Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-tem:XTo open: briefly press cover ; at the top.The compartment opens.XLift up the cover of socket :.XTo cl

!Note that work and repairs on the 115 Vpower socket should only be carried out byqualified specialist personnel.General notesThe 115 V power socket p

Problems with the 115 V power socketProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe warning lamp onthe 115 V power socketis not lit.The on-boa

CockpitFunction Page:Steering wheel paddleshifters 185;Combination switch 144=Horn?Instrument cluster 33ADIRECT SELECT lever 181BOverhead control pane

XTo open: pull handle : on the cover.XFold the cover out to the front.XTo switch cooling level to low: press but-ton ; once.An indicator lamp in the b

Shortly after successfully registering with thembrace service, a user ID and password willbe sent to you by mail. You can use this pass-word to log on

Emergency callImportant safety notesGWARNINGIt can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,even if you have pressed the SOS button in anemergency if:Ryo

XTo initiate an emergency call manually:press cover : briefly to open.XPress SOS button ; briefly.The indicator lamp in SOS button ;flashes until the

MB Info call buttonXTo call MB Info: press MB Info call but-ton :.This initiates a call to the Mercedes-BenzCustomer Assistance Center.The indicator l

Downloading destinations in COMANDDownloading destinationsDownloading destinations gives you accessto a database with over 15 million points ofinteres

A display message appears, askingwhether navigation should be started.XSelect YesYes by turning cVd or sliding XVYthe controller and confirm with W.Th

Stolen vehicle recovery serviceIf your vehicle has been stolen:XNotify the police.The police will issue a numbered incidentreport.XThis number will be

If a service is overdue, the COMAND dis-play shows a message about various spe-cial offers at your workshop.Rmonthly status information e-mail on oill

Garage door openerGeneral notesThe HomeLink®garage door opener inte-grated in the rear-view mirror allows you tooperate up to three different door and

Instrument clusterDisplaysFunction Page:Speedometer;Multifunction display 252=Tachometer 250Function Page?Coolant temperature 250AFuel gageInstrument

XTo start programming mode: press andhold one of buttons ; to ? of the inte-grated garage door opener.The garage door opener is now in program-ming mo

you live) when using the programmingstepsXPress and hold one of buttons ; to ? onthe integrated garage door opener.After a short time, indicator lamp

Garage door system with a rolling code:indicator lamp : flashes green.The transmitter will transmit a signal as longas the button is pressed. The tran

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!Make sure that the windshield wipers arenot folded away from the windshield. Youcould otherwise damage the windshieldwipers or the hood.XMake sure th

ExampleXPull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guidetube.XWipe off oil dipstick :.XSlowly slide oil dipstick : into the guidetube to the stop, and ta

Checking the oil level using the on-board computer (S 600 and S 65 AMG)XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.XUse ò on th

Where possible, let the engine cool down andtouch only the components described in thefollowing.GWARNINGIf engine oil comes into contact with hot com-

opening the cap, you could be scalded by hotcoolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury.Let the engine cool down before opening thecap. Wear eye a

Warning and indicator lampsFunction Page:! ABS309;å ESP®OFF311÷ ESP®311=# Turn signal, left144?L Low-beam head-lamps 143AK High-beam head-lamps 144BT

XAdd the premixed washer fluid.XTo close: press cap : onto the filler neckuntil it engages.If the washer fluid level drops below the rec-ommended mini

the ASSYST PLUS service interval displayafter the service work has been carried out.You can also obtain further information onmaintenance work, for ex

!If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD functionis activated, the vehicle brakes automati-cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-age to the vehicle, deact

If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it beforecleaning it in an automatic car wash.After using an automatic car wash, wipe offwax from the windshiel

XRemove dirt immediately, where possible,while avoiding rubbing too hard.XSoak insect remains with insect removerand rinse off the treated areas after

Always switch off the windshield wipers andthe ignition before cleaning the windshield orwiper blades.!Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,solven

XClean sensors : of the driving systemswith water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.Cleaning the rear view camera!Do not clean the camera lens and the are

or 1 in the ignition lock, the cover of the 360°camera closes automatically.Cleaning the exhaust pipesGWARNINGThe exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim

Cleaning the camera in the radiator trimCamera lens : is cleaned at regular intervalsby operating the windshield washer system.XUse clear water and a

Genuine leather seat covers!To retain the natural appearance of theleather, observe the following cleaninginstructions:RClean genuine leather covers c

Multifunction steering wheelFunction Page:Multifunction display 252;Sets the brightness of theinstrument cluster lightingand the COMAND display=COMAND

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The tire-change tool kit is kept in a tray in thestowage well under the trunk floor.XOpen the trunk lid.XLift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 326).Fla

The maximum permissible distance whichcan be driven in run-flat mode is counted fromthe moment the tire pressure loss warningappears in the multifunct

RImmediately change out of clothing whichhas come into contact with tire sealant.RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medicalattention immediately.!D

Do not switch off the tire inflation com-pressor during this phase.XAllow the tire inflation compressor to runfor five minutes. The tire should then h

the tire in this instance. Damaged tires and atire pressure that is too low can significantlyimpair the vehicle's braking and driving char-acteri

sive gases of a battery. There is a risk of anexplosion.Before handling the battery, touch the vehiclebody to remove any existing electrostaticbuild-u

Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic sys-tem may be damaged.Rthe transmission is locked in position Pafter disconnecting the battery. The vehi-cle

Function PageC òCalls up the main menu9:Selects a menu/submenuor scrolls through lists 251aConfirms your selection 251Hides display messages 270%Back

ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gasescan escape from the battery. There is a risk ofan explosion.Allow the frozen battery to thaw out beforec

Jump-startingFor the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of apositive terminal and a ground point, in the

Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged,the engine can be jump-started from another vehic

Position number D identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting device.XSlide cover C of positive terminal = in t

Towing and tow-startingImportant safety notesGWARNINGFunctions relevant to safety are restricted orno longer available if:Rthe engine is not running.R

It is better to have the vehicle transportedthan to have it towed.If the vehicle has suffered transmission dam-age, have it transported on a transport

Towing a vehicle with both axles onthe groundIt is important that you observe the safetyinstructions when towing away your vehicle(Y page 382).The aut

iInformation on "Jump-starting"(Y page 379).FusesImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or ifyou replace it

XTo open: pull cover : outwards in thedirection of the arrow and remove it.XTo close: clip in cover : on the front of thedashboard.XFold cover : inwar

Fuse box in the trunk!Make sure that no moisture can enter thefuse box when the cover is open.!When closing the cover, make sure that itis lying corre

Center consoleFunction Page:Switches COMAND on/off(see the separate Opera-tor's Manual);Adjusts the volume/mute(see the separate Opera-tor's

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When parking your vehicle, make sure thatthe tires do not get deformed by the curb orother obstacles. If it is necessary to drive overcurbs, speed hum

approximately á in (1.6 mm) has beenreached. If this is the case, the tire is so wornthat it must be replaced.Selecting, mounting and replacingtiresRO

ditions. Only these tires will allow drivingsafety systems such as ABS and ESP®tofunction optimally in winter. These tires havebeen developed specific

iThe specifications on the sample Tire andLoading Information placard and tire pres-sure tables are examples. Tire pressurespecifications are vehicle-

Some tire pressure tables show only the rimdiameters instead of the full tire size, e.g.R18. The rim diameter is part of the tire sizeand can be found

Underinflated or overinflated tiresUnderinflated tiresGWARNINGTires with pressure that is too low can over-heat and burst as a consequence. In additio

XRead the tire pressure and compare it withthe recommended value on the Tire andLoading Information placard (Y page 393).XIf the tire pressure is too

Function PageKVehicle and system set-tings button (see separateoperating instructions)LCOMAND controller (seethe separate Operator'sManual)38Cent

TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing oneor more tires or wheels on your vehicle toensure that the replacement or alternate Tiresand wheels allow

new sensors. As long as a clear allocation ofthe tire pressure value to the individualwheels is not possible, the Tire PressureTire PressureMonitor Ac

If you wish to cancel the restart:XPress the % button.The tire pressure values stored at the lastrestart will continue to be monitored.Radio type appr

set, these incorrect values will be moni-tored.XAlso observe the notes in the section on tirepressures (Y page 393).XMake sure that the SmartKey is in

:B-pillar, driver's sideMaximum permissible gross vehicleweight ratingXSpecification for maximum gross vehicleweight : is listed in the Tire and

XStep 4: The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX" amountequals 1400 lbs

Example: steps 1 to 3The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities withvarying seating configurations and num

RWeight of the occupants-Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg)-Occupant 2: 190 lbs (86 kg)-Occupant 3: 150 lbs (68 kg)RTotal weight of all occupants: 540 lbs (2

All about wheels and tiresUniform Tire Quality Grading Stand-ardsOverview of Tire Quality Grading Stand-ardsUniform Tire Quality Grading Standards are

on surfaces that are not icy or covered withsnow. Take appropriate care when driving.Further information on winter tires (M+Stires) (Y page 392).Tempe

Overhead control panelFunction Page:p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off147;| Switches the auto-matic interior lightingcontrol on/off 147=G SO

Therefore, only use tire types and sizesapproved for your vehicle model. Observe thetire load rating and speed rating required foryour vehicle.:Tire w

Index Speed ratingS up to 112 mph (180 km/h)T up to 118 mph (190 km/h)H up to 130 mph (210 km/h)V up to 149 mph (240 km/h)W up to 168 mph (270 km/h)Y

Load indexIn addition to the load-bearing index, loadindex : may also be imprinted on the side-wall of the tire. You will find this after the let-ter

Date of manufacture: date of manufactureA provides information about the age of atire. The first and second positions representthe week of manufacture

Speed ratingThe speed rating is part of the tire identifica-tion. It specifies the speed range for which thetire is approved.GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight

TreadThe part of the tire that comes into contactwith the road.BeadThe tire bead ensures that the tire sitssecurely on the wheel. There are several st

Rotate the wheels before a clear wear patternhas formed on the tires. Front tires typicallywear more on the shoulders and the rear tiresin the center.

If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock,it can be found in the tire-change tool kit(Y page 370).The folding wheel chock is an additionalsafety

RMake sure that the distance between theunderside of the tires and the ground doesnot exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).RNever place your hands and feet under ther

XUsing lug wrench =, loosen the bolts onthe wheel you wish to change by about onefull turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-pletely.The jacking points ar

Door control panelFunction Page:s Seat ventilation130;c Seat heating129=w Adjusts the front-passenger seat from thedriver’s seat 118?r 45=Stores setti

Removing a wheel!AMG vehicles: during removal and repo-sitioning of the wheel, the wheel rim canstrike the ceramic-brake disc and damageit. Therefore,

XUnscrew the alignment bolt.XTighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-tight.Lowering the vehicleGWARNINGThe wheels could work loose if the wheel

Overview of abbreviations used in the follow-ing tire tables:RBA: both axlesRFA: front axleRRA: rear axleThe recommended pressures for variousoperatin

TiresS 550Summer tiresR 18Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 245/50 R18 100 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)R 19Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 245/45 R19 10

All-weather tiresR 18Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 245/50 R18 100 H M+S2, 3BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)R 19Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 245/45 R19

S 550 4MATICSummer tiresR 18Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 245/50 R18 100 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)R 19Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 245/45 R19

R 19Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 245/45 R19 102 H XL M+S2, 3RA: 275/40 R19 101 H M+S2, 3FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2Wheel

S 600Summer tiresR 20Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL2, 3RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL2, 3FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)RA: 9.5 J x

Winter tiresR 18Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S i2BA: 8.0J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)R 19Tires Alloy wheelsBA: 245/45 R19 102

R 20Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL7RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL6, 7FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2Wheel of

Rear seatsiExample: vehicles with Rear Seat Enter-tainment SystemFunction Page:DVD player (see the sepa-rate operating instructions);Cigarette lighter

S 65 AMGSummer tiresR 20Tires Alloy wheelsFA: 255/40 ZR20 (101 Y) XL7RA: 285/35 ZR20 (104 Y) XL6, 7FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)RA: 9

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VINXOpen the front right-hand door.XFold cover : down and remove it.You will see the VIN.The VIN can also be found in the followinglocations:Ron the l

Other designations or recommendations indi-cate a level of quality or a specification inaccordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.MB 229.5). They have n

Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-mended for your vehicle. Do not use addi-tives. This can otherwise lead to enginedamage. This does not inclu

engine oils and oil filters that are approved forvehicles with maintenance systems.For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,consult an autho

Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.Information about approved brake fluid canbe obtained at any qualified s

Windshield washer systemImportant safety notesGWARNINGWindshield washer concentrate could ignite ifit comes into contact with hot engine compo-nents o

Warning symbols : indicate:Rpossible dangersRhaving service work carried out at a quali-fied specialist workshopFilling capacitiesVehicles without rea

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Long wheelbase modelsAMG vehiclesVehicle length208.1 in (5287 mm)Vehicle widthincluding exteriormirrors83.9 in (2130 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Max

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Important safety notesGWARNINGModifications to the restraint system maycause it to no longer work as intended. Therestraint system may then not perfor

Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag is either enabled or disabled. You mustmake sure of this both be

Even where this is not required by law, allvehicle occupants should correctly fastentheir seat belts before starting the journey.GWARNINGIf the seat b

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could accidentally trigger or fail to deploywhen necessary. This poses an increased riskof injury or even fatal injury.Never modify the seat belts, Em

with a belt bag. Never use a seat belt equippedwith a belt bag to secure a forward or rear-ward-facing child restraint system or a boos-ter seat that

Rear seat belt buckle extendersThe seat belt extender is an integral part ofthe PRE-SAFE®convenience function. It isused on the outer rear seats.Alway

must fasten their seat belts. It may light upcontinuously or flash. In addition, there maybe a warning tone.Regardless of whether the driver's an

the dashboard, for example. Otherwise,your feet are in the air bag's deploymentarea.RFor this reason, always secure persons lessthan 5 ft (1.50 m

When deployed, the front air bags offer addi-tional head and thorax protection for theoccupants in the front seats.The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

Window curtain air bagsWindow curtain air bags : are integratedinto the side of the roof frame and deploy inthe area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar

correctly. Never place objects under orbehind the child restraint system, e.g. cush-ions.Only then can OCS be guaranteed to functioncorrectly. Always

Make sure that the front-passenger front airbag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.GWARNINGIf you secure a child i

essary repair work carried out at an author-ized Mercedes-Benz Center.For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-mends that you only use seat accessories

1, 2, 3 ...115 V socket ... 33512 V socketsee Sockets360° cameraCleaning ...3

Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS)Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (Y page 57).ProblemPossible causes/

Deployment of Emergency TensioningDevices and air bagsImportant safety notesGWARNINGThe air bag parts are hot after an air bag hasbeen deployed. There

Vehicles with belt bags: depending on thetype and severity of the accident, the beltbags are also triggered.Vehicles with a rear reclining seat: theEm

The side impact air bag on the front-passenger side deploys under the followingconditions:-the OCS system detects that the front-passenger seat is occ

bolsters is reduced again. All settings madeby PRE-SAFE®can then be reversed.If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:XMove the seat backrest or

Rvehicles with seat belt extenders: the seat-belt buckles for the outer rear seats areilluminated and extend forwardsRvehicles with mbrace: automatic

the special seat belt retractor and secure thechild restraint system properly.All seat belts except the driver's seat belt areequipped with a spe

braking or sudden changes of direction. Thereis an increased risk of injury, possibly evenfatal.Replace child restraint systems which havebeen damaged

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings ; on therear seats are covered by a Velcro-fastenedupholstered lining :.XVehicles with a rear reclining seat:adjust

GWARNINGVehicles with electrically adjustable rearbench seats:If you adjust the seat after installing a childrestraint system:Rthe seat belt could sla

Anti-Theft Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)ArmrestStowage compartment ... 324Ashtray ...

that you install a child restraint system on arear seat.If it is absolutely necessary to install a childrestraint system to the front-passenger seat,b

GWARNINGIf persons, particularly children are subjectedto prolonged exposure to extreme heat orcold, there is a risk of injury, possibly evenfatal. Ne

Pets in the vehicleGWARNINGIf you leave animals unattended or unsecuredin the vehicle, they could press buttons orswitches, for example.As a result, t

teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-ally, further driving safety systems are deac-tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-ding and acci

iObserve the restrictions described in the"Important safety notes" sec-tion“ (Y page 72).BAS PLUS can help you to minimize the risk ofa coll

When driving at a speed above 20 mph(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedalsharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises thebrake pressure to a value adapt

Rto crossing trafficRwhen corneringThus, the distance warning function cannotprovide a warning in all critical situations.There is a risk of an accide

Vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: the auton-omous braking function is available in the fol-lowing speed ranges:R5 - 124 mph (7 - 200 km/h) for movingobjec

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)General notesiObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Y page 70).ESP®monitors driving stability and

deactivated when the engine is switched onagain.Deactivating/activating ESP®Important safety notesiObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-

Brake force distribution, elec-tronicsee EBD (electronic brake forcedistribution)Brake lampsDisplay message ... 287BrakesABS

EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribu-tion)General informationEBD monitors and controls the brake pres-sure on the rear wheels to improve drivingstabil

In these cases, PRE-SAFE®Brake may:Rgive an unnecessary warning and thenbrake the vehicleRnot give a warning or interveneThere is a risk of an acciden

FunctionXTo activate/deactivate: activate or deac-tivate PRE-SAFE®Brake in the on-boardcomputer (Y page 265).If the PRE-SAFE®Brake is not activated, t

charged), the system is not operational.Contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(in theUSA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

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SmartKey functions:& To lock the vehicle;F To open/close the trunk lid=% To unlock the vehicleXTo unlock centrally: press button =.If you do not o

XTo unlock the vehicle: touch the innersurface of the door handle.XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-face : or ;.Make sure that you do not touch t

Mechanical keyGeneral notesIf the vehicle can no longer be locked orunlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO,use the mechanical key.If you use the mec

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Checking the batteryXPress the & or % button.The battery is working properly if batterycheck lamp : lights up briefly.The battery is discharged if

Problems with the SmartKeyProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsYou can no longer lockor unlock the vehicleusing the SmartKey.The SmartK

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine cannot bestarted using theSmartKey.The on-board voltage is too low.XSwitch off non-esse

DoorsImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,they could:Ropen the doors, thus endangering otherpeople or road u

XTo unlock: press button :.XTo lock: press button ;.If the front-passenger door is closed, thevehicle locks.If the driver's door is open, the doo

XInsert the mechanical key as far as it will gointo opening : in the protective cap.XPull and hold the door handle.XPull the protective cap on the mec

XInsert the mechanical key into the lock ofthe driver's door as far as it will go.XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far asit will go to posit

GWARNINGThe reversing feature does not react:Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-gersRover the last 1/3 in(8 mm) of the closingmovementTh

Use one of the following options to stop theclosing process:RPress the F button on the key.Rpress the remote operating switch on thedriver's door

Vehicles with trunk lid remote closingfeature and KEYLESS-GO: when all thedoors are closed, you can simultaneouslyclose the trunk lid and lock the veh