2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class engine

Important safety notes
..................107
Multicontour sea t.......................... 112
Seat heating problem ....................113
Seat ventilation problem ................114
Selecting (COMAND) .....................274
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118
Switching sea theating on/off .......113
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..113
Selecting stations (radio)
Using statio npresets ..................... 216
Using statio nsearch ...................... 216
Sending DTMF tones .........................207
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......474
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........469
Hiding service messages ...............469
Notes ............................................. 469
Service messages ..........................469
Service menu (on-board computer) .387
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 535
Coolant (engine) ............................ 536
DEF special additive s..................... 533
Engine oil ....................................... 534
Fuel ................................................ 531
Important safety notes ..................530
Washer fluid .................................. .537
Setting astation (radio)
Via manual frequency entry ...........217
Settings
Display ........................................... 147
Menu overview .............................. 125
On-board computer .......................387
Picture (COMAND) .........................244
Picture (Rear Seat Entertainment
System) ......................................... 253
Sound settings ............................... 139
System settings ............................. 147
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 153
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...262
Setting the night design ...................147
Setting the text reader speed ..........149
Setting the vehicle level ...................349Setting the volume
Telephone call s.............................. 138
Video AUX ..................................... 250
Side impact air bag .............................52
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 407
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 473
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........96
Important safety information ...........95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) .....................98
Resetting ......................................... 98
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................98
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ...................103
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................85
Changing the programming .............84
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........96
Display message ............................ 424
Door central locking/unlocking .......82
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Positions (ignition lock) .................307
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................309
SMS message
see Text message
Snow chains ...................................... 501
Socket Glove box ...................................... .448
Sockets
Points to observe before use .........447
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 448
Trunk ............................................. 448
Soun dmenu ....................................... 139
Sounds see Soun dsettings Index
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Sound settings
Balance and fader ..........................139
Calling up the sound menu ............139
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...253
Surround sound ............................. 140
Treble and bas s............................. 139
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 524
Storage location ............................ 478
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speech control see Voice Control System
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................388
Digita l............................................ 378
In the Instrument cluster .................37
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 388
see Instrument cluster
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 126
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 400
Introduction ..................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 433
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 407
Switching on/off ........................... 280
Starting (engine) ................................ 308
Station memory ................................. 217
Steering (display message) ..............424
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................114
Button overview ............................... 39
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 375
Cleaning ......................................... 476
Important safety notes ..................114
Paddle shifters ............................... 318
Steering wheel heating ..................114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........318
Stop function Audi oDVD ..................................... 228
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 382
Storing stations Manually ........................................ 217
Storing stations (radio)
Automatically ................................. 217
Stowage areas ................................... 438
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 439
Cuph olders ................................... 443
Door ............................................... 439
Eyeglasses compartment ...............439
Glove box ...................................... .438
Important safety information .........438
Parce lnet ...................................... 441
Rea r............................................... 440
Rear seat backrest ......................... 440
Rea rseats (between) .....................440
Stowage well ..................................... 442
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 442
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 500
Sun visor ............................................ 444
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround sound
see 3D sound (Harman Kardon ®
surround sound system)
Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 140
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control .......................349
AIRMATIC ...................................... 348
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 30122
Index

Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 374
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 381
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 381
Outside temperature ..................... .375
Setting (climate control) ................298
Setting (COMAND) .........................270
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........79
Immobilize r...................................... 79
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
Setting ........................................... 148
Setting summer/standard time .....148
Setting the forma t......................... 148
Setting the time ............................. 148
Setting the time/date forma t........ 148
Setting the time zone ..................... 148
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................382
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....505
Checking manually ........................505
Display message ............................ 419
Maximum ....................................... 504
Notes ............................................. 503
Recommended ............................... 501
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 505
Restarting ...................................... 507
Warning lamp ................................. 436
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................520
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................518
Bar (definition) ............................... 518
Characteristics .............................. 518
Checking ........................................ 499
Definition of terms .........................518
Direction of rotatio n...................... 521
Display message ............................ 419
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................520
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .517 DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition)
............518
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 519
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 519
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................519
Important safety notes ..................498
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......518
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........519
Labeling (overview )........................ 514
Load bearing index (definition) ......520
Load index ..................................... 517
Load index (definition) ...................519
M+S tires ....................................... 500
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 519
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 519
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 519
Maximum tire loa d......................... 512
Maximum tire load (definition) .......519
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 520
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 519
Replacing ....................................... 521
Service life ..................................... 499
Sidewall (definition) .......................520
Speed rating (definition) ................519
Storing ........................................... 521
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 518
Temperature .................................. 514
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 520
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 520
Tire pressure (definition) ................520
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 518
Tire size (data) ............................... 521
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 515
Tire tread ....................................... 499
Tire tread (definition) .....................520
Total load limit (definition) .............520 24
Index

Traction
......................................... 513
Traction (definition) .......................520
Trea dwear ..................................... 513
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 513
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 518
Unladen weight (definition) ............519
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............520
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 518
see Flat tire
Tonal properties
see Sound settings
Top Tether ............................................ 69
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........490
Installing the towing eye ................490
Removing the towing eye. ..............491
With the rear axle raised ................491
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......491
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............492
Important safety notes ..................490
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 229
Traffic Announcements (TA)
Switching off .................................. 138
Traffic jam function ........................... 175
Traffic jam message see Dynami croute guidance/TMC
Traffic reports
Real-time traffic report ..................181
Switching on/off ........................... 178
Transfer case ..................................... 321
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................492
Treble ,adjusting (sound) ..................139
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .476
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 378
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 378
Resetting (on-board computer) ......379 Trunk
Emergency release ....................94, 95
Important safety notes ....................91
Limiting the opening angle ............. 269
Locking separatel y........................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 93
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 423
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Power closing feature ......................90
Trunk lid opening height
restriction .......................................... 269
Turn signals Display message ............................ 405
Switching on/off ........................... 283
TV
Automatic picture shutoff ..............244
Picture settings .............................. 244
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
USB
see Medi aInterface V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 444
Vehicle Correct us e...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 422
Emergency unlocking ................. 90, 91
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individua lsettings .......................... 387
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 508
Locking (in an emergency) ...............91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 483 Index
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Maintenanc
e.................................... 29
Parking for a long period ................ 329
Pulling away ................................... 309
Raising ........................................... 480
Reporting problems .........................32
Towing away .................................. 490
Transporting .................................. 492
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................82
Vehicle data ................................... 537
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 537
Vehicle dimensions ...........................537
Vehicle emergency locking ................91
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............529
Vehicle level Active Body Control (ABC) .............348
AIRMATIC ...................................... 347
Display message ............................ 414
Vehicle level (display message) .......413
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 478
Video see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture .........................244
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............244
DVD menu ..................................... 248
Fast forward/rewind ..................... .247
Function restrictions ......................246
Interactive content ........................250
Notes on discs ............................... 245
Operation ....................................... 245
Pause function ............................... 247
Playing conditions .......................... 245
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...258
Safety notes .................................. 245
Selecting ........................................ 247
Selecting a film/title ..................... .248
Selecting a scene/chapter ............247
Setting the audio forma t................ 249
Setting the language ......................249
Setting the picture .........................244
Showing/hiding the control menu .246
Showing/hiding the menu .............246 Stop function
................................. 247
Subtitles ........................................ 249
Switching to ................................... 246
VIN ...................................................... 529
Voice Control System Settings ......................................... 149
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 138
Headphone s.................................. 146
Navigation messages .....................138
Using the remote control (Rear
Seat Entertainment System) ..........144 W
Waiting call ........................................ 205
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 428
Brakes ........................................... 427
Check Engine ................................. 434
Distance warning ........................... 435
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 435
ESP ®
.............................................. 430
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 431
Fuel tank ........................................ 434
Overview .......................................... 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 54
Reserve fuel ................................... 434
Seat bel t........................................ 426
SRS ................................................ 433
Tire pressure monitor ....................436
Warranty ............................................ 529
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 424
Weather Band
Searching for achannel ................. 218
Switching on .................................. 218
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........483
Wheel chock ...................................... 480
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 479
Checking ........................................ 499
Cleaning ......................................... 472
Important safety notes ..................498
Interchanging/changing ................521
Mounting anew wheel ................... 482
Removing awheel .......................... 48226
Index

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plant o operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Safety notes
G
WARNING
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving. G
WARNING
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R slow down carefully.
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs. 30
Introduction

Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Par t15ofthe FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This can impair the operating
safety of your vehicle while driving. There is a
risk of accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the
diagnostics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables that
are connected to the diagnostics connection
can obstruct the area around the pedals. The
equipment or the cables could get between
the pedals in the event of sudden braking or
acceleration. As a result, the movement of the
pedals may be impaired. There is a risk of
accident. Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being
reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to
meet the requirements of the next emissions
test during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
G
WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so. Introduction
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0002
Turn signal 283
0003
Electric parking brake (red) 427
0005
(USA only) 000A
(Canada only) 0026
Electric parking brake
(yellow)
427
0005
(USA only) 000A
(Canada only) 0025
Seat belt 426
0023
ESP
® 430
0024
Distance warning 435
0014
Brakes 427
000F
(USA only) 0006
(Canada only) Function Page
0015
ESP
®
OFF 430
0016
Tire pressure monitor 436
0017
Diesel engine: preglow 309
0018
Check engine 434
001C
ABS 428
001D
SRS 433
001E
High-beam headlamps 283
001F
Reserve fuel 43438
Instrument clusterAt a glance