2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class open gas tank

Important safety information
...........75
Warning lamp ................................. 430
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 76
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 331
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 474
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................266
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) .......................117
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......116
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........116
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...116
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118
Storing the parking position ..........117
Eyeglasses compartment .................439 F
Factory setting (reset function) .......154
Fader, setting .................................... 139
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Favorites (COMAND) .........................124
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...530
First-aid kit ......................................... 478
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 479
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 483
Preparing the vehicle .....................479
Raising the vehicle .........................480
Floormat ............................................ .460
Freeway information .........................191Front fog lamps
................................. 282
Display message ............................ 406
Switching on/off ........................... 282
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 109
Adjusting from the rear
compartment ................................. 109
Fron twindshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 532
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 378
Displaying the range ......................378
Driving tips .................................... 330
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 531
Important safety notes ..................531
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .531
Problem (malfunction) ...................324
Quality (diesel )............................... 532
Refueling ........................................ 321
Tank content/reserve fuel .............531
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 322
Fuel filte r(display message) ............412
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 378
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 531
Problem (malfunction) ...................324
Function buttons (COMAND) ............123
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 493
Before changing ............................. 493
Dashboard fuse box .......................493
Engine emergency stop .................495
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 494
Fuse box in the rear compartment .493
Important safety notes ..................492 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................459
Important safety notes ..................45612
Index

pump nozzle, which could cause personal
injury. G
WARNING
Hybrid vehicles: be sure to read the "HYBRID"
supplement .Otherwise, you could fail to
recognize dangers. G
WARNING
Do not fill diesel tanks with gasoline .Do not
mix diesel fuel with gasoline. Otherwise the
fuel system and engine could be damaged. In
addition, the vehicle could catch fire.
! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with
a diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a gasoline engine. Even a
small quantity of the wrong fuel will
damage the fuel system and engine.
! Do not switch on the ignition if you
accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel lines.
Notify a qualified specialist workshop and
have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
! Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can.
Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection
system could be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
Further information on fuel and on fuel grades
can be found in the "Fuel" section
(Y page 531). Refueling
Fuel filler flap 0002
To open the fuel filler flap
0003 To insert the fuel filler cap
0026 Tire pressure table
0025 Fuel type
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked
automatically when you open or close the
vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-
GO.
The position of the fuel filler cap 000Fis
displayed in the instrument cluster. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.
Opening X
Switch off the engine.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door.
This corresponds to SmartKey position 0:
"SmartKey removed".
The driver’s door can be closed again.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow 0002.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X Open the fuel filler flap fully.
X Turn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap 0003.322
RefuelingDriving and parking

DEF (BlueTEC vehicles only)
Important notes on use To function properly, BlueTEC exhaus
tgas
aftertreatment must be operated with the
reducing agen tDEF. Adding DEF is one of the
tasks performed during maintenance. Under
normal operating conditions, a tank of DEF
lasts until the next service due date.
When the DEF level is too low, the CheckAdditive See Operator's Manual
message is shown in the multifunction
display.
When the DEF supply sinks to a minimum
level, the Remaining Starts: 16 message
is shown in the multifunctio ndisplay.
When the Remaining Starts: 16 message
is shown in the multifunction display, you can
start the engine 16 more times. If DEF is not
added, it will the nnot be possible to restart
the engine. Fill the DEFt ank with about1gal
(3.8l) of DEF or have the DEF tank refilled at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Use the special DE Frefill bottle when filling
between maintenance intervals. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter with any
questions or, if necessary, contact Roadside
Assistance (Y page 29).
If the outside temperature is lower than 12 ‡
(002711 †), damage may occur when adding
DEF. If DEF is frozen and there is an active
warning indicator, adding may not be
possible. Park the vehicle in a warmer place,
e.g. in a garage, until DEFh as become fluid
again .Itwill the nbe possible to add DEF
again. Alternatively, have the DEFt ank refilled
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Further informatio nabout BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment and DEFi s available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adding DEF G
WARNING
Make sure
R DEF does not come into contact with skin,
eyes, or clothing
R to keep DEF out of the reach of children
If you and/or others have come into contact
with DEF:
R If DEF has gotten into contact with eyes,
flush with plenty of water immediately and
seek medical help.
R Cleana ffected skin immediately with plenty
of water.
R If DEF was swallowed, rinse mouth
immediately with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water. Consult a physician. G
WARNING
If you open the DEF tank cap, small amounts
of ammonia vapo rmay be released. This
depends in particular upon the age of the DEF.
Ammonia vapors have a pungent odor and are
particularly irritating to:
R skin
R mucous membranes
R eyes
You may experience a burning sensation in
your eyes, nose and throat, as well as
coughing and watering of the eyes.
Do not inhale any ammonia vapors that may
be released. Fill the DE Ftank only in well-
ventilated areas.
! Only use DEF in accordance with
ISO 22241. Do not mix any additives with
DEF, and do no tdilute DE Fwith water .This
may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system.
! Rinse surfaces that have come into
contact with DEF immediately with water or
remove DEF using a damp cloth and cold
water. If the DEF has already crystallized,
use a sponge and cold water to clean it. DEF Refueling
325Driving and parking Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
0011
Engine Oil Level
Low Stop Vehicle
Turn Engine Off Vehicles without an oil dipstick
:the engine oil level is too low.
There is a risk of engine damage.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Add engine oil (Y page 466) and check the oil level
(Y page 463). 0011
Engine Oil Level
Too High Vehicles without an oil dipstick: you have added too much engine
oil. There is a risk of damage to the engine or to the catalytic
converter.
X
Have the excess oil siphoned off at a qualified specialist
workshop. Observe the legal requirements. 0011
Engine Oil Level
Cannot measure
eng. oil level Vehicles without an oil dipstick: the measuring system is
defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 000F
Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 0009 There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. 000F
Fuel filler cap
open The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 000F
Ultra Low-sulfur
Diesel Fuel Only Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel level has fallen below the
reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station.
X Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). 00060005
Replace air
cleaner element Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must
be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
411On-board computer and displays Z

engine and could result in the vehicle catching
fire.
! Only use commercially available vehicular
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (ULSD,
15 ppm maximum sulfur content) that
meets the ASTM D975 standard. If you do
not refuel with ULSD ,you may damage the
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment
system of the vehicle.
! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with
a diesel engine. Do not mix diesel fuel with
gasoline, kerosene or paraffin. This may
otherwise result in damage to the fuel
system and engine.
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for
assistance.
i For further information, consult a
qualified specialist workshop or on the
Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA
only).
Information on refueling (Y page 321).
Bio-diesel -FAME (fatt yacid methyl ester)
Mercedes-Ben zUSA approves the use of bio-
diesel B5 for all BlueTEC diesel engines. The
concentration of bio-diesel in the ULSD may
not exceed 5%by volume.
Pure biodiesel and diesel fuel with a higher
percentage of biodiesel, such as B20, can
damage the engine and the fuel system. For
this reason, they are not approved.
For more information, consult the gas station
staff .The bio-diesel B5 label on the gasoline
pump must clearly state that the standard for
ULSD has been fulfilled. If the label is not
clear, do not refuel the vehicle.
Do not refuel your vehicle with fuels unless
they have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on refueling (Y page 321).Low outside temperatures
i
Diesel fuel with improved cold flow
properties is available during the winter
months. Further information about fuel
properties can be obtained from oil
companies, e.g. at gas stations.
Flow improver
To improve the low-temperature resistance of
diesel fuel, a flow improver can be attached.
The effectiveness of a flow improver is not
guaranteed for every fuel.
Only use flow improvers tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. During use, please
observe the information on operation.
Correct dosage and sufficient mixing are
decisive in improving low-temperature
resistance with the flow improver.
Overdosage can potentially even decrease
low-temperature resistance and must
therefore be avoided. Follow the
manufacturer's guidelines on dosage.
Mix the additive into the diesel in good time,
before the flow characteristics of the diesel
become insufficient .Otherwise, malfunctions
can arise through heating the fuel system,
e.g .through parking in a heated garage.
More information about recommended flow
improvers can be obtained from any qualified
specialist workshop. DEF
Please bear the following in mind DEF is a non-flammable, non-toxic, colorless,
odorless and water-soluble fluid.
High outside temperatures
G
WARNING
If you open the DEF tank cap, small amounts
of ammonia vapor may be released. This
depends in particular upon the age of the DEF. Service products and filling capacities
533Technical data
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