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XEngage the electronic parking brake.
The parking brake indicator lamp $
(USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the
instrument cluster comes on.XShift the automatic transmission into park
position P.XSwitch off the ignition.
The green or yellow READY indicator lamp
goes out.
i For more information on parking and on
turning off the combustion engine, refer to
the Operator’s Manual.
Climate control
Notes
The climate control system is available when
the vehicle is operational and the green or
yellow READY indicator lamp is on.
The set temperature of the vehicle interior is
maintained for a certain period after the
combustion engine was turned off
automatically. Air recirculation switches on
automatically. The indicator lamp in rocker
switch g is not lit when the air
recirculation mode is switched on
automatically.
Air conditioning switched on
automatically
If the operating temperature of the high-
voltage battery is too high, it will be cooled by
the climate control system. The air
conditioning switches on automatically.
In such circumstances it is not possible to
switch off the air conditioning via COMAND
for several minutes.
i For more information on the climate
control system, refer to the Operator’s
Manual.
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Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display
Notes
Warning and malfunction messages appear in
the multifunction display located in the
instrument cluster. Certain warning and
malfunction messages are accompanied by
an audible signal.
High-priority messages are shown in red in
the multifunction display. Messages of lower
priority are also shown in yellow or white.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instruction given in this
Supplemental Operating Instructions Booklet
and in the Operator’s Manual.
GWarning!
All categories of messages contain important
information which should be taken note of
and, where a malfunction is indicated,
addressed as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair the condition noted may
cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property
damage or personal injury.
GWarning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
R speed
R outside temperature
Rwarning/indicator lamps
R malfunction/warning messages
R failure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the warning and malfunction
messages specific to the HYBRID system. For
all other warning and malfunction messages,
refer to the Operator’s Manual.
Clearing display messages
Some display messages with low priority are
cleared from the multifunction display after
several seconds. Other display messages
remain displayed in the multifunction display
until you clear them manually.
Certain messages of high priority cannot be
cleared from the multifunction display. Such
messages will appear in the multifunction
display until the causes for these messages
have been repaired.
Use the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
XClear the messages using button a or
% .
Certain messages are stored in the vehicle
status message memory. For information
on calling up vehicle malfunction, warning
and system status messages stored in
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Model
S 400 HYBRIDCapacityFuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.Engine with oil filter8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Approved engine
oilsAutomatic
transmission9.8 US qt (9.3 l)MB Automatic
Transmission FluidRear axle1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oilPower steeringapprox. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering
Fluid or approved
Dexron III ATFBrake system0.63 US qt (0.6 l)MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+)Cooling systemapprox. 11.6 US qt 11.0 l)MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/
AntifreezeFuel tank23.8 US gal (90.0 l)Premium unleaded
gasoline (Minimum
Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of
96 RON/86 MON])Fuel tank reserveapprox. 2.9 US gal (11.0 l)Air conditioning
system—R134a refrigerant
and special
PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)Washer system and
headlamp cleaning
system6.9 US qt (6.5 l)MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate 8
, see
Operator's Manual
Washer fluid mixing
ratio, see Operator's
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