2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class warning

If childre
nopen a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight .The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts. G
WARNING
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter. Center console, front
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To open: slide cover 0002forwards until it
engages.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0003.
Cigarette lighter 0003will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: press cover 0002briefly at the
front.
The cover moves back. Center console, rear compartment
X
Press in cigarette lighter 0002.
Cigarette lighter 0002will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot. 12
Vsockets
Points to observe before use The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A).
Accessories include such items as lamps or
chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off
,the battery may
discharge.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock.
i An emergency cut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low. If
the on-board voltage is too low, the power
to the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine. Features
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Socket in the glove box
X
Open the glove box (Y page 438).
X Lift up the cover of socket 0002.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console Example: vehicles with the smoker's package
X Lift up the cover of socket 0002.
Socket in the trunk X
Lift up the cover of socket 0002. 115
Vsocket G
WARNING
The 11 5VAC powe rsocket operates on high
voltage. Use the 115 V AC power socket in
the vehicle with the same caution and care
that you would take with power sockets at
home. Keep fluids away from the 115 V AC
power socket .Do not use liquids or sharp
tools to clean the power socket .Keep the
cover of the 115 V AC power socket closed
when not in use. Otherwise, you could suffer
an electric shock and be seriously or even
fatally injured. G
WARNING
Any device that you connect must have a
suitable plug and meet U.S.s tandards.Never
pull at a cable to disconnect a plug from a
115 VAC power socket. Never use a damaged
connection cable. The 11 5VAC power socket
must never be connected to another 115 V
AC power source. Do no tuse a converter with
an earthed plug for the 115 V AC power
socket. This could cause serious injury to you
and/or other people. G
WARNING
If the 115 V AC power socket is damaged or
pulled out of the trim, do not use or touch the
115 V AC power socket. The use of a 115 V
AC power socket that has been damaged or
pulled out of the trim could cause serious
injury to you or others. 448
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As soo
nas the emergency call has been
initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call message
appears on the multifunction display.
Emergency Call Activated is shown in the
COMAND display. The audio system is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
The Emergency Call Activated message
is shown in the COMAND display.
All important information on the emergency
is transmitted, for example:
R current location of the vehicle (as
determined by the GPS system)
R vehicle identification number
R information on the type of emergency
i If the Emergency Call Activated message is shown in the COMAND display,
you cannot use other functions of
COMAND.
Shortly after the emergency call has been
initiated, a voice connection is automatically
established between the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle
occupants. If the vehicle occupants respond,
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center attempts to get more information on
the emergency.
i If there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle. G
WARNING
If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is
flashing continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Response Center
established, then the mbrace system could
not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the
relevant cellularp hone network is not
available).
The message Call Failed appears in the
multifunction display for approximately
10 seconds. Should this occur, assistance must be
summoned by other means.
i During an emergency call, the
Bluetooth ®
connection on the phone is
canceled automatically. After making the
emergency call, the connection is
automatically re-established.
Making an emergency call X
To initiate an emergency call
manually: press cover 0002briefly to open.
X Press SOS button 0003briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button 0003
flashes until the emergency call is
concluded.
X Wait for a voice connection to the
Mercedes-Ben zCustome rAssistance
Center.
X After the emergency call, close cover 0002. G
WARNING
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle,
vehicle in a dangerous road location), please
do not wait for voice contact after you have
pressed the SOS button. Carefully leave the
vehicle and move to a safe location. The
Response Center will automatically contact
local emergency officials with the vehicle's
approximate location if they receive an
automatic SOS signal and cannot make voice
contact with the vehicle occupants. Features
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1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for you rPIN.
The next time you are in yourv ehicle and
switch on the ignition, the Tele Aid Doors
Locked Remotely message appears in the
multifunction display.
USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be
locked via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e.g. iPhone ®
)
i The vehicle remote closing feature is
available when the relevant mobile phone
network is available and data connection is
possible.
Automatic vehicle data retrieval for the
service due date Your vehicle comes with a function which
improves the servicing of the vehicle
considerably. Shortly before the service due
date, mbrace sends important vehicle
maintenance information to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center. The
Mercedes-BenzC
ustomerAssistance Center
then informs your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Service Center of the work required. This
happens automatically and does not require
any action from the driver. This function
allows the Mercedes-Benz Center to improve
appointment planning significantly and
ensures that your vehicle receives the best
service possible.
i The "Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
for the service due date" function is only
available if the relevant mobile phone
network is available and adata connection
is possible. Stolen vehicle recovery service If your vehicle has been stolen:
X
Notify the police.
The police will issue a numbere dincident
report.
X This numbe rwill be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Ben zCustome rAssistance
Center together with your PIN.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center then attempts to locate the mbrace
system. The Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center contacts you and the
local law enforcementa gency if the vehicle
is located. However, only the law
enforcement agency is informed of the
location of the vehicle.
i If the anti-theft alarm system is active for
longer than 30 seconds, mbrace
automatically informs the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. Garage door opener
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Before programming the integrated remote
control to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure people and objects are
out of the way of the device to prevent
potential harm or damage. When
programming a garage door opener, the door
moves up or down. When programming a gate
operator, the gate opens or closes.
Do not use the integrated remote control with
any garage door opener that lacks safety stop
and reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes any
garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door that
cannot detect an object - signaling the door
to stop and reverse - does not meet current
U.S. federal safety standards.
When programming a garage door opener,
park vehicle outside the garage. 456
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Do not ru
nthe engine while programming the
integrated remote control. Inhalation of
exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO),
and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness
and possible death. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and possible death.
The HomeLink ®
garage door opener
integrated in the rear-view mirror allows you
to operate up to three different door and gate
systems.
i Certain garage door drives are
incompatible with the integrated garage
door opener. If you have difficulty
programming the integrated garage door
opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Alternatively, you can call the following
telephone assistance services:
R USA: Mercedes-Ben zCustomer
Assistance Cente rat
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
R HomeLink ®
hotline 1-800-355-3515
(free of charge)
More information on HomeLink ®
and/or
compatible products is also available
online at http://www.homelink.com.
i USA only:
This device complies with par t15oft he
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4 i
Canada only:
This device complies with the RSS-210
Rules of Industry Canada.O peration is
subjec tto the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Programming the integrated garage
door opener on the rear-view mirror Programming buttons
G
WARNING
Only press the button on the integrated
garage door opener if there are no persons or
objects present within the sweep of the
garage door. Persons could otherwise be
injured as the door moves. Integrated garage door opener on the rear-view
mirror
Garage door remote control
0023is not part of
the integrated garage door opener.
X Before programming for the first time, clear
the memory of the integrated garage door
opener (Y page 459).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock. Features
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i
Make sure that you clear the memory of
the integrated garage door opener before
selling the vehicle. Floormat on the driver's side
G
WARNING
Whenever you are using a floormat, make sure
there is enough clearance and that the
floormat is securely fastened.
The floormat should always be securely
fastened using the fastening equipment.
Before driving off, check that the floormat is
securely in place and adjust it if necessary. A
loose floormat could slip and hinder proper
functioning of the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of each
other as this may impair pedal movement. X
Slide the seat backwards.
X To install: place the floormat in the
footwell.
X Press studs 0002onto retainers 0003.
X To remove: pull the floormat off
retainers 0003.
X Remove the floormat. Infrared reflective windshield
The infrared reflecting glass prevents the
vehicle interior from becoming too hot. It also
blocks radio waves up into the gigahertz
range. Vehicles without Night View Assist Plus
0002
Areas permeable to radio waves (to the
left and right of the rain sensor cover)
0003 Rain sensor cover
0026 Areas permeable to radio waves Vehicles with Night View Assist Plus
0002
Area permeable to radio waves (to the left
of the rain sensor cover)
0003 Rain sensor cover
0026 Areas permeable to radio waves
In order to operate radio-controlled
equipment, e.g. toll recording systems,
areas 0002or0026 on the windshield are
permeable to radio waves. In these areas, you
can install radio-controlled systems.
These areas can best be seen from outside
the vehicle by observing the light reflected off
the windshield. 460
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 31).Engine compartment
Hood
Opening the hood G
WARNING
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise, the hood could be
forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loose and
injure you and/o rothers. G
WARNING
Hybrid vehicles :be sure to read the "HYBRID"
supplement .Otherwise, you could fail to
recognize dangers. G
WARNING
Do not open the hood when the engine is
overheated. You could be seriously injured.
Observe the coolant temperature gauge to
determine whether the engine may be
overheated. If you see flames or smoke
coming from the engine compartment, move
away fro mthe vehicle. Wait until the engine
has cooled. If necessary, call the fire
department. G
WARNING
There is a risk of injury if the hood is open,
even if the engine is not running. Some engine components can become very
hot.
To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those
components described in the Operator's
Manual and observe the relevant safety notes. G
WARNING
To avoid injury, stay clear of moving parts
when the hood is open and the engine is
running.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30seconds or may even restart
after the engine has been switched off. For
this reason, you must not reach into the fan
rotation area. G
WARNING
Vehicles with gasoline engine:
The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage
it is dangerous to touch any components
(ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic
socket) of the ignition system
R with the engine running
R while starting the engine
R when the ignition is switched on and the
engine is turned manually G
WARNING
Vehicles with diesel engine:
The engine is equipped with a high-voltage
electronic control unit for the injection
system. Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components of the
injection system (injectors, electrical wires)
R with the engine running
R while starting the engine
R when the ignition is switched on
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off. G
WARNING
The windshield wipers and wiper linkage
could be set in motion. 462
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When the hood is open, you or others could
be injured by the wiper linkage.
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off. Remove the SmartKey or make
sure that no ignition position has been
selected with KEYLESS-GO. All indicator
lamps must be off in the instrument panel. X
Pull release lever 0002for the hood.
The hood is released.
! Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood. X
Pull hood catch handle 0003outwards from
the radiator grill as far as it will go and lift
the hood from underneath by the radiator
grill.
Once you have lifted the hood about
15 inches (40cm), it is automatically
opened the rest of the way and held open
by the gas-filled struts. !
Do not lift the hood by hood catch
handle 0003.The handle may otherwise be
damaged.
Closing the hood G
WARNING
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before driving off. Do not continue driving if
the hood can no longer engage after an
accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and injure you and/or others.
X Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8inche s(20cm).
X Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force. Radiator
i Vehicles with adiesel engine: do not
cover the radiator, for example with a
winter front or bug cover. The readings of
the on-board-diagnostic syste mmay
otherwise be inaccurate .Some of these
readings are required by law and must be
accurate at all times. Engine oil
Notes on the oil level G
WARNING
Hybrid vehicles: be sure to read the "HYBRID"
supplement. Otherwise, you could fail to
recognize dangers.
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qts (0.8 l) of oil over
a distance of 600 miles (1,000 km). The oil Engine compartment
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