2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class check engine light

Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment ..................318
Ashtray ............................................... 326
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 258
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 259
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........352
Hiding a service message ..............352
Notes ............................................. 352
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 353
Service message ............................ 352
Special service requirements ......... 353
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................81
Function .......................................... .81
Switching off the alarm ....................81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................261
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ............................. 234
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 282
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 176
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................175
Automatic headlamp mode ..............138
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............183
Changing gea r............................... 182
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................179
Display message ............................ 297
Driving tips .................................... 182
Emergency running mode ..............187
Engaging drive position .................. 180 Engaging neutral
............................ 180
Engaging park position
automatically ................................. 179
Engaging reverse gear ...................179
Engaging the park position ............179
Kickdown ....................................... 182
Manual drive program ....................184
Manual drive program (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 185
Overview ........................................ 179
Problem (malfunction) ...................187
Program selector button ................182
Pulling away ................................... 174
Starting the engine ........................174
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......183
Transmission position displa y........ 181
Transmission positions ..................181
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 187 B
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72
BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist Important safety notes ....................72
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 87
Important safety notes ....................87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 371
Display message ............................ 285
Important safety notes ..................369
Jump starting ................................. 373
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt bag ................................................ 63
Belt force limiter Activation ......................................... 62
Function .......................................... .62
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System) Index
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Children
In the vehicle ................................... 63
Restraint systems ............................ 63
Special seat belt retractor ...............66
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 67
Top Tether ....................................... 68
Cigarette lighter ................................ 326
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 357
Climate control
Automatic climate control .............153
Controlling automatically ...............157
Cooling with air dehumidification ..156
Defrosting the windows .................162
Defrosting the windshield ..............161
ECO start/stop function ................155
Important safety notes ..................152
Indicator lamp ................................ 157
Ionization ....................................... 166
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 155
Overview of systems ......................152
Perfume atomizer .......................... 164
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 157
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 163
Rear control panel .........................153
Refrigerant ..................................... 428
Refrigerant filling capacity .............428
Setting the air distribution .............160
Setting the airflow .........................160
Setting the air vents ......................166
Setting the climate mode .............. .159
Setting the temperature ................159
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 163
Switching on/off ........................... 155
Switching residual heat on/off ......163
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 162
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................161
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the
distance warning function .............. 261
Display message ............................ 273
Operation/notes .............................. 73
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 359
Combination switch ..........................140
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 251
Convenience closing feature ............100
Convenience opening feature ..........100
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................351
Display message ............................ 283
Filling capacity ............................... 427
Important safety notes ..................426
Temperature gauge ........................ 259
Warning lamp ................................. 309
Coolbox .............................................. 331
Cooling see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 280
Function/notes ............................. 141
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 145
Crosswind, driving assistance
(vehicles without MAGIC BODY
CONTROL) ............................................ 77
Crosswind driving assistance
(vehicles with Magic Body
Control) .............................................. 214
Crosswind driving assistance
(vehicles without MAGIC BODY
CONTROL) ............................................ 77
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................200
Deactivating ................................... 201
Display message ............................ 294
Driving system ............................... 199
Function/notes ............................. 199
Important safety notes ..................199
Setting a speed .............................. 201
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .200 Index
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Starting with the Start/Stop button 174
Switching off
.................................. 191
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 191
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 191
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 378
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................178
Engine emergency stop ....................381
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 350
Additives ........................................ 426
Checking the oil level ..................... 349
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 349
Display message ............................ 285
Filling capacity ............................... 426
Notes about oil grades ................... 425
Notes on oil level/consumption ....349
Temperature (on-board computer) .264
Viscosity ........................................ 426
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...264
Characteristics ................................. 76
Deactivating/activating ...................77
Display message ............................ 266
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 76
Function/notes ................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Important safety information ...........76
Warning lamp ................................. 305
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 76
Exhaust see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 194
Exhaust pipe Cleaning ......................................... 359
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 357
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 131
Dipping (automatic) .......................132
Folding in/out (automatically). ......131
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........131 Out of position (troubleshooting)
...132
Setting ........................................... 131
Storing settings (memory function) 133
Storing the parking position ..........132
Eyeglasses compartment .................317 F
Features ............................................. 322
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 407
MOExtended tires ..........................365
Preparing the vehicle .....................365
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 366
Floormats ........................................... 344
Folding table ...................................... 319
Front-passenger seat Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 114
Adjusting from the rear
compartment ................................. 114
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 425
Consumption statistics ..................251
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 251
Displaying the range ......................251
Driving tips .................................... 194
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 424
Important safety notes ..................424
Notes for AMG vehicles .................425
Problem (malfunction) ...................190
Refueling ........................................ 187
Tank content/reserve fuel .............424
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 188
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 251
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 424
Problem (malfunction) ...................19010
Index

Cup holders
................................... 322
Door ............................................... 318
Eyeglasses compartment ...............317
Glove box ...................................... .317
Important safety information .........316
Rear ............................................... 318
Rear seat backrest ......................... 319
Stowage net ................................... 320
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 318
Stowage net ....................................... 320
Stowage space Folding table .................................. 319
Parcel net retainers .......................320
Securing a loa d.............................. 320
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 320
Summer tires In winter ........................................ 386
Sun visor ............................................ 324
Supplemental restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control .......................214
AIRMATIC ...................................... 217
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........264
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 163T
Tachometer ........................................ 248
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 281
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 423
Information .................................... 422
Tires/wheels ................................. 413
Vehicle data ................................... 429
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 257
Display message ............................ 300
Introduction ................................... 257
Menu (on-board computer) ............257 Number from the phone book .......
.257
Redialing ........................................ 258
Rejecting/ending a call .................257
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 259
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 264
Outside temperature ..................... .248
Setting (climate control) ................159
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........81
Immobilizer ...................................... 80
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 366
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....391
Checking manually ........................390
Display message ............................ 295
Important safety notes ..................391
Maximum ....................................... 390
Notes ............................................. 389
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................368
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................368
Recommended ............................... 387
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 394
Important safety notes ..................394
Restarting ...................................... 394
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 392
Function/notes ............................. 391
General notes ................................ 391
Important safety notes ..................391
Restarting ...................................... 393
Warning lamp ................................. 312
Warning message .......................... 393
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................406
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................405
Bar (definition) ............................... 404
Changing a wheel .......................... 407
Characteristics .............................. 404
Checking ........................................ 385
Definition of terms .........................404
Direction of rotatio n...................... 407
Display message ............................ 29518
Index

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
0025
ABS 304
0044
00BB
ESP®
OFF 305
00E5
ESP® 305
0087
003E
Turn signal, left 140
0085
0058
Low-beam
headlamps 139
0083
0057
High-beam
headlamps 140
0084
0028
This lamp has no
function 006B
0060
Parking lamps,
license plate and
instrument cluster lighting 139
006C
003D
Turn signal, right 140
006D
00BA
Distance warning 311 Function Page
006E
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 307
006F
Electric parking brake (red) 307
0049
USA only 0024
Canada only 0070
00B9
Check Engine 308
0071
00CC
Power steering 313
0072
Brakes (red) 303
0027
USA only 004D
Canada only 0073
00E9
Seat belt 302
0074
0075
SRS 307
0075
0077
Tire pressure monitor 31234
Instrument clusterAt a glance

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS consists of:
R
The 0075 SRS warning lamp
R Air bags
R The air bag control unit with crash sensors
R Emergency Tensioning Devices
R Seat belt force limiter
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp G
WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, child restraint
system components may be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered at all
in the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Have SRS checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 0075 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 0075SRS indicator lamp
goes out while the engine is running. There is a malfunction if:
R
the 0075 SRS warning lamp does not light
up when the ignition is switched on
R the engine is running and the 0075SRS
warning lamp does not go out after a few
seconds
R the engine is running and the 0075SRS
warning lamp lights up again
Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags G
WARNING
R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm .
R Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced. PRE-
SAFE ®
has electrically operated reversible
belt tensioners in addition to the
pyrotechnic ETDs.
R Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
R No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
R Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS. Occupant safety
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system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop, before you install a child restraint
system again. G
WARNING
Infants and small children should never share
a seat belt with another occupant. In the event
of an accident, they could be crushed
between the occupant and seat belt.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position the shoulder belt across the chest
and shoulder, not the face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat
belt positioning for children over 41 lbs
(18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/
shoulder belt fits properly without a booster
seat.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove
it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat
belt to prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the event of an
accident. G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot.
Children may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Protect it with a blanket, for example. If the
child restraint system has been exposed to
direct sunlight, let it cool down before
securing the child in it. Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.
If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle:
R Secure the child with a child or infant seat
restraint system appropriate to the age and
weight of the child.
R Make sure that the infant or child is
properly secured at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you always
properly secure all infants and children with
a child or infant seat restraint system for the
trip.
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in:
R all 50 states
R the U.S. territories
R the District of Columbia
R all Canadian provinces Children in the vehicle
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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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