2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Emergency release

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)
........................................... 76
Important safety information ...........70
Overview .......................................... 70
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .78
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 230
Active Blind Spot Assist .................240
Active Body Control .......................214
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............243
Active Parking Assist .....................221
AIRMATIC ...................................... 216
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................234
Cruise control ................................ 199
Display message ............................ 287
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 201
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist ............................................. 210
Driving Assistance package ...........240
HOLD function ............................... 212
Night View Assist Plus ...................236
PARKTRONIC ................................. 218
Rear view camera .......................... 226
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes .....................197
Automatic transmission .................182
Brakes ........................................... 196
Break-in period .............................. 170
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 208
Downhill gradient ........................... 196
Drinking and driving .......................194
Driving abroad ............................... 138
Driving in winter ............................ .198
Driving on flooded roads ................198
Driving on wet roads ......................198
Exhaust check ............................... 194
Fuel ................................................ 194
General .......................................... 193
Hydroplaning ................................. 198
Icy road surfaces ........................... 198
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 196
Snow chains .................................. 387
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 138
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .....170
Wet road surface ........................... 196DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....256 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/notes ............................. 129
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 129
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 269
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 195
On-board computer .......................251
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................176
Automatic engine switch-off ..........175
Climate control .............................. 155
Deactivating/activating .................177
General information .......................175
Important safety notes ..................175
Introduction ................................... 175
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 57
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 92
Trunk ............................................... 98
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .62
Safety guideline s............................. 45
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 308
Display message ............................ 283
ECO start/stop function ................175
Engine number ............................... 423
Irregular running ............................ 178
Jump-starting ................................. 373
Starting problems ..........................178
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 174 Index
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Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition)
....................407
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .404
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............405
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 405
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 405
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................405
Important safety notes ..................384
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......405
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........405
Labeling (overview )........................ 401
Load bearing index (definition) ......406
Load index ..................................... 403
Load index (definition) ...................405
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 405
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 406
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 406
Maximum tire loa d......................... 403
Maximum tire load (definition) .......406
MOExtended tires ..........................386
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 406
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 406
Replacing ....................................... 407
Service life ..................................... 386
Sidewall (definition) .......................406
Speed rating (definition) ................405
Storing ........................................... 407
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 404
Summer tires in winter ..................386
Temperature .................................. 400
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 406
Tire bead (definition) ......................406
Tire pressure (definition) ................406
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 405
Tire size (data) ............................... 413Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 401
Tire tread
....................................... 385
Tire tread (definition) .....................406
Total load limit (definition) .............407
Traction ......................................... 400
Traction (definition) .......................406
Tread wea r..................................... 400
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 399
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................405
Unladen weight (definition) ............406
Wear indicator (definition) .............406
Wheel and tire combination ...........415
Wheel rim (definition) ....................405
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 68
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........376
Installing the towing eye ................377
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............378
Removing the towing eye ...............377
With the rear axle raised ................377
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......377
Towing eye ......................................... 364
Tow-starting Emergency engine starting ............378
Important safety notes ..................376
Transfer case ..................................... 187
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................378
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .360
Trip computer (on-board computer) 251
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 250
Resetting (on-board computer) ......252
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................98
Important safety notes ....................93
Locking separately ...........................97
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 97 Index
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PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection system)
Introduction PRE-SAFE
®
takes preemptive measures to
protect occupants in certain hazardous
situations.
Important safety notes !
Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
Despite your vehicle being equipped with the
PRE-SAFE ®
system, the possibility of
personal injuries occurring as a result of an
accident cannot be eliminated.
Always adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front. Drive carefully.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
intervenes:
R in emergency braking situations, e.g. when
BAS is activated.
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when
physical limits are exceeded and the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely.
R vehicles with the Driving Assistance
package: when a driver assistance system
intervenes powerfully or the radar sensor
system detects an imminent danger of
collision in certain situations
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R if the vehicle skids, the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the side
windows are closed so that only a small gap
remains.
R the front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is
in an unfavorable position. R
vehicles with electrically adjustable
rear seats: the outer rear seats are
adjusted if they are in an unfavorable
position.
R vehicles with a multicontour seat: the
air pressure in the side bolsters of the
backrest is increased.
R vehicles with seat belt extenders: the
seat belts of the outer rear seats are pre-
tensioned.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pre-tensioning. On vehicles with
multicontour seats, the air pressure in the
side bolsters is reduced again. All settings
made by PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belts are not released:
X When the vehicle is stationary, move the
backrest or seat back slightly.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. More
information about seat-belt adjustment can
be found under "Seat-belt adjustment"
(Y page 60).
More information about PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS
(Y page 56). PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection system PLUS)
General information PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS is only available in vehicles
with the Driving Assistance package.
Using the radar sensor system, PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS is able to detect that a head-on or rear-
end collision is imminent. In certain
hazardous situations, PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS takes
pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle
occupants. 56
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snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
The 0025 ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 70). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 304) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 266).
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even when you only brake gently. Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving. BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 70). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking X
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. Driving safety systems
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R
darkness
R if:
-pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the
path of the vehicle
- the camera system no longer recognizes
a pedestrian as a person due to special
clothing or other objects
- a pedestrian is concealed by other
objects
- the typical outline of a person is not
distinguishable from the background
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
Following damage to the windshield, have the
configuration and operation of the camera
system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Function To avoid a collision, BAS PLUS calculates the
brake force necessary if:
R you approach an obstacle, and
R BAS PLUS has detected a risk of collision
When driving at a speed under 20 mph
(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedal,
BAS PLUS is activated. The increase in brake
pressure will be carried out at the last
possible moment.
When driving at a speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedal
sharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises the
brake pressure to a value adapted to the
traffic situation.
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in
hazardous situations with vehicles in front
within a speed range between 4 mph
(7 km/h) and 155 mph (250 km/ h).At speeds of up to approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), BAS PLUS reacts to:
R
stationary objects in the path of your
vehicle, e.g. stopped or parked vehicles
R pedestrians in the path of your vehicle
R objects crossing your path
i If BAS PLUS demands particularly high
braking force, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are
activated simultaneously.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes
function as usual again, if:
R you release the brake pedal.
R there is no longer a risk of collision.
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
R you activate kickdown. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
General notes COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST consists of
Adaptive Brake Assist and the distance
warning function, which are described in the
following.
Distance warning function
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section. (Y page 70). G
WARNING
The distance warning function does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering Driving safety systems
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Adaptive Brake Assist
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 70). G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic
situations.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist may:
R intervene unnecessarily
R not intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation. G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R to stationary obstacles
R when cornering
As a result, Adaptive Brake Assist may not
intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving
conditions may also cause Brake Assist to
intervene.
If Adaptive Brake Assist is not available due
to a malfunction in the radar sensor system,
the brake system remains available with full
brake boosting effect and BAS.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R there is snow or heavy rain
R there is interference by other radar sources R
there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle
R new vehicles after the first few kilometers
of driving or after the COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST system has been
serviced
Observe the notes in the section on
breaking-in (Y page 170).
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensor checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
Adaptive Brake Assist aids you in braking
during hazardous situations at speeds above
4 mph (7 km/h) and uses the radar sensor
system to evaluate the traffic situation.
With the help of Adaptive Brake Assist, the
distance warning signal can detect obstacles
that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
Should you approach an obstacle and
Adaptive Brake Assist has detected a risk of
collision, Adaptive Brake Assist calculates the
braking force necessary to avoid a rear-end
collision. Should you apply the brakes
vigorously, Adaptive Brake Assist will
automatically increase the braking force to a
level suitable for the traffic conditions.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
R you release the brake pedal.
R there is no longer any danger of a collision.
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
Up to vehicle speeds of around 155 mph
(250 km/h), adaptive Brake Assist is capable Driving safety systems
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Activating the function to lock the trunk
separately:
X Close the trunk lid.
X Open the glove box.
X Push the switch to position 0044.
If the vehicle is unlocked centrally, the
trunk remains locked.
i You can also lock the glove box
(Y page 317).
Deactivating the function to lock the trunk
separately:
X Open the glove box.
X Push the switch to position 0043.
If the vehicle is unlocked centrally, the
trunk will also be unlocked. Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the
SmartKey, KEYLESS-GO or HANDS-FREE
ACCESS, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system
will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 81).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 86).
X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
as far as it will go from position 0047to
position 0048.
The trunk is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back to position
0047 and remove it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i When you lock the vehicle (Y page 93),
the trunk is also locked. Trunk emergency release
You can unlock the trunk lid from the inside
with the emergency release button. X
Press emergency release button 0043briefly.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens.
The trunk lid can be unlocked with the trunk
lid emergency release when the vehicle is
stationary or while driving.
The trunk lid emergency release does not
unlock the trunk lid if the battery is
disconnected or discharged. 98
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Trunk lid emergency release light:
R
emergency release button 0043flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened
R emergency release button 0043flashes for
60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again. G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again. G
WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing a side window.
G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again. Opening and closing the side
windows
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence. Side windows
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