2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN lock

:
Gear indicator
; Upshift indicator
= Engine oil temperature
? Coolant temperature
Upshift indicator UP ; indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicator UP ; fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
When the engine oil temperature is below
80 †, the oil temperature is shown in blue.
Avoid
driving at full engine output during this
time.
i S 63 AMG: additionally, the status of the
ECO start/stop function (Y page 306) will
be displayed.
RACETIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER
G
WARNING
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving

is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
You can use the RACETIMER to store lap
times. When RACETIMER is displayed, you cannot
adjust the volume using the
W and X
buttons on the steering wheel.
X Press = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown. :
Gear indicator
; Seconds indicator
= RACETIMER
? Lap
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the SmartKey is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
X To start:
press the W button to start the
RACETIMER.
X To display the intermediate time: press
the X button to show the intermediate
time.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
X To stop:
press the W button to stop the
RACETIMER.
The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you
stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position 1

in the ignition lock. When you turn
the SmartKey to position 2 or 3 and then
press the W button, timing is continued.
Storing the lap time and starting a new lap
It is possible to store a maximum of sixteen
laps. 380
Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Day Running Lights.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press the : or 9 button to select
Adapt. High-beam Asst..
X Press the a button to confirm.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
Switching the additional speedometer
on or off An additional digital speedometer can be
shown in the multifunction display.
Vehicles with a kilometer speedometer: the
digital speedometer has mph units.
Vehicles
with a miles speedometer: the digital
speedometer has km/h units.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press 9 or : to select Add.
Speedometer.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X Press the a button to save the setting.
Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function allows you to choose whether
certain

displays appear in kilometers or miles. The selected unit of measurement for
distance applies to:
R
the analog speedometer
R the digital speedometer in the Trip menu
R the odometer and the trip odometer
R the trip computer
R the

navigation instruction in the Navi menu
R DISTRONIC PLUS
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display
The digital speedometer shows alternative
speed units ( Y page 386).
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Units.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X Press the a button to save the setting.
The unit switches between km/h and mph.
Switching the belt adjustment on/off For further information on belt adjustment
(Y page 60).
X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Belt Adjustment.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal If you activate the Acoustic Lock Feedb.
function,

an audible signal sounds depending
on the vehicle's date of manufacture:
R when locking
or
R once when unlocking and three times when
locking386
Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Acoustic Lock Feedb.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
Activating/deactivating the radar
sensor system The following systems are switched off when
the radar sensor system is deactivated:
R
DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 332)
R BAS PLUS
(Y page 70)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 73)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 360)
R Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 364)
i USA only: This device has been approved
by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System".
The radar sensor is intended for use in an
automotive radar system only. Removal,
tampering, or altering of the device will void
any warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. 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. X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press 9 or : to select Radar
sensors.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again. Menus and submenus
387
On-board computer and displays Z

Safety systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions!÷
Currently
Unavailable See
Oper. Manual G
Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and
hill start assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST 20
is deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G
Risk of accident
ABS, ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and hill start
assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
ATTENTION ASSIST 20
is deactivated.
The

brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X Drive on carefully.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again. 20
Not available on hybrid vehicles. Display messages
389
On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsIf the display message continues to be displayed:
X
Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. !÷
Inoperative See
Oper. Manual G
Risk of accident
ABS, ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and hill start
assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
The $ (USA only)/ J (Canada only), ÷, å
and ! warning lamps in the instrument cluster also light up.
The
brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST 20
is deactivated.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ÷
Currently
Unavailable See
Oper. Manual G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
,
BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and hill start assist are
temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST 20
is deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 20
Not available on hybrid vehicles.390
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsT!
÷
Inoperative See
Oper. Manual G
Risk of accident
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-
SAFE ®
,
the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due
to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
ATTENTION ASSIST 20
is deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. #
Check Brake Pad
Wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. F(USA
only)!(Canada
only)
Please Release
Parking Brake The red
F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
X Release the electric parking brake.
or
X Pull away carefully ( Y page 324). The red
F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking
brake ( Y page 324).
X After the emergency stop: release the electric parking brake
lever. 20
Not available on hybrid vehicles.392
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsThe yellow
F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp
lights up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator
lamp flashes for approximately 10 seconds after the electric
parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or
remains lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.
X Allow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the
electric parking brake during this time.
X Use the folding wheel chock (Y
page 474) from the vehicle tool
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X When the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off and
on again, then engage or release the electric parking brake. F(USA
only)!(Canada
only)
Parking Brake
Inoperative The yellow
F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp
lights
up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator
lamp flashes for approximately 10 seconds after the electric
parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or
remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Use the folding wheel chock (Y
page 474) from the vehicle tool
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. F(USA
only)!(Canada
only)
Turn On the
Ignition to
Release the
Parking Brake The red
F
(USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
X SmartKey:
turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition. Display messages
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On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions?
Coolant Low Stop
Vehicle Turn
Engine Off The coolant is too hot.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the
engine. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist
workshop immediately. The poly-V-belt may have torn.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Open the hood.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do
not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the
engine. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the
engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam

from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the
engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
! If the coolant temperature exceeds 248 ‡(120 †) do not continue driving. The engine will
otherwise be damaged. Display messages
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On-board computer and displays Z