2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Release

backrest in the lumbar and shoulder
regions
R active multicontour seat: side bolsters of
the backrest, shoulder of the backrest,
contour of the backrest, dynamic function
level
R seat heating: distribution of the heated
sections of the seat cushion and backrest
R driver's side: position of the exterior
mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger
sides X
Adjust the seat accordingly (Y page 112).
X On the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (Y page 127 )and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 131).
X Press memory button Mand one of the
storage position buttons 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected
preset position. A tone sounds when the
settings have been completed. Calling up a stored setting
X Press and hold the relevant storage
position button 1,2or 3, until the seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in
the stored position.
i If you release the storage position button,
the seat, steering wheel and mirror setting
functions stop immediately. The
multicontour seat setting or the 4-way
lumbar support is still carried out. Memory function in the rear
compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat
or steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making
adjustments, make sure that no one has any
body parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped,
immediately release the memory function
position button. The adjustment process is
stopped. G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they
activate the memory function, particularly
when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. General notes
The settings for the rear seat and the front-
passenger seat can be stored using the rear-
compartment memory function.
R If the indicator lamp in the 0095button is
not lit, store the rear seat settings.
R If the indicator lamp in the 0095button
lights up, store the front-passenger seat
and rear seat settings. Both the front-
passenger and rear seat are taken into
account with this setting. Depending on the
equipment in the vehicle, two or three
memory positions can be stored for the
front-passenger and rear seats. 134
Memory function in the rear compartmentSeats, steering
wheel and mirrors

You cannot store any settings on the button
for setting the reclined position.
The memory positions in the area for the
chauffeur mode can only be set when the
conditions for the chauffeur mode are fulfilled
(Y page 117). Calling up a stored setting
Vehicles without rear reclining seat X
Press and hold the relevant storage
position button 1,2or 3until the rear seat
or the front-passenger seat are in the
stored position.
i The seat adjustment procedure is
interrupted as soon as you release the
storage position button. The multicontour
seat setting or the 4-way lumbar support is
still carried out.
Vehicles with a rear reclining seat X
Press and hold the relevant storage
position button 1or 2until the rear seat or
the front-passenger seat is in the stored
position.
i The seat adjustment procedure is
interrupted as soon as you release the
storage position button. The multicontour
seat setting or the 4-way lumbar support is
still carried out. 136
Memory function in the rear compartmentSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! Always position the windshield wiper
arms vertically before folding them away
from the windshield. By doing so, you will
avoid damage to the hood.
Replacing the wiper blades (standard
windshield wipers) Moving the wiper blades to a vertical
position
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Set the windshield wiper to the 00AA
position.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 171). X
As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to
the hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0
in the ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Remove the SmartKey.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield until you feel them snap into
place.
Removing the wiper blades X
Press both release clips 0044.
X Fold wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0087away from wiper arm 0085.
X Remove wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0083.
Installing the wiper blades X
Position the new wiper blade 0043with
recess 0084on lug 0083.
X Fold wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0087onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips 0044engage in bracket 0085. Windshield wipers
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X
Make sure that wiper blade 0043is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield.
Replacing the wiper blades (MAGIC
VISION CONTROL) Moving the wiper blades to a vertical
position
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Set the windshield wiper to the 00AA
position.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to
the hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0
in the ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Remove the SmartKey.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield until you feel them snap into
place.
Removing a wiper blade X
To bring the wiper blade into position
to be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly
with one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow
0043beyond the point of resistance.
The wiper blade engages in the removal
position with an audible click.
X To remove a wiper blade: firmly press
release knob 0044and pull the wiper blade
upwards 0087.
Installing the wiper blades X
Push the new wiper blade in the direction
of arrow 0043onto the wiper arm until
tab 0044engages.
X Push the wiper blade out of the removal
position in the direction of arrow 0087beyond
the point of resistance.
The wiper blade disengages with an audible
click and is freely movable again.
X Make sure that the wiper blade is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield. 148
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
! AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the
maximum engine speed is restricted in
order to protect the engine. To protect the
engine and maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold. Key positions
SmartKey 005A
To remove the SmartKey
0047 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
0048 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
0049 To start the engine
The SmartKey can be turned in the ignition
lock even if it is not the correct SmartKey for
the vehicle. The ignition is not switched on.
The engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button General notes
All vehicles are equipped with a removable
Start/Stop button.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle. This occurs, for
example, when starting the engine.
To start the vehicle without actively using the
SmartKey:
R
the Start/Stop button must be inserted in
the ignition lock.
R the SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
R the vehicle must not be locked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO (Y page 85). Driving
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X
To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button 0043once.
The power supply is switched on. You can
now activate the windshield wipers, for
example.
i The power supply is switched off again if:
R the driver's door is opened and
R you press Start/Stop button 0043twice
when in this position
X To switch on the ignition: press Start/
Stop button 0043twice.
The ignition is switched on.
i The power supply is switched off again if:
R the driver's door is opened and
R you press Start/Stop button 0043once
when in this position 0087
Start/Stop button USA
0085 Start/Stop button Canada Starting the engine
Important safety notes 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
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation. G
WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or
parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
General notes i
During a cold start, the engine runs at
higher speeds to enable the catalytic
converter to reach its operating
temperature. The sound of the engine may
change during this time. Driving
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Automatic transmission
X
Shift the transmission to position
P(Y page 179).
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows
P(Y page 181).
i You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N.
Starting procedure with the SmartKey X
Turn the SmartKey to position 3in the
ignition lock (Y page 171) and release it as
soon as the engine is running.
i To start the engine using the SmartKey
instead of the Start/Stop button, pull the
Start/Stop button out of the ignition lock.
Starting procedure with the Start/Stop
button You can start the engine if a valid SmartKey
is in the vehicle. Always take the SmartKey
with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you
only leave it for a short time. Pay attention to
the important safety notes.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Press the Start/Stop button once
(Y page 171).
The engine starts.
i The Start/Stop button can be used to
start the vehicle manually without inserting
the SmartKey into the ignition lock. The
Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock and the SmartKey must be in
the vehicle. This mode for starting the
engine operates independently of the ECO
start/stop automatic engine start function. Pulling away
Automatic transmission G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
The electric parking brake (Y page 192) is
automatically released.
The red 0049(USA only) or 0024(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
i It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position Pto the desired position if
you depress the brake pedal. Only then is
the parking lock released. If you do not
depress the brake pedal, you can move the
DIRECT SELECT lever but the parking lock
remains engaged.
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature (Y page 92).
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly. 174
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The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the
00A7symbol is displayed in green in
the multifunction display, if:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
R the outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
R the engine is at normal operating
temperature.
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the hood is closed.
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
If conditions for automatic engine switch-off
have not been fulfilled, the 00A7symbol will
be shown in yellow.
i All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine has been stopped
automatically.
i The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off
automatically. It is then not necessary to
continue applying the brakes during the
automatic stop phase. When you depress
the accelerator pedal, the engine starts
automatically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated.
i All vehicles (apart from AMG
vehicles): automatic engine switch-off can
take place a maximum of four times
consecutively (initial stop then repeated
three times). The 00A7symbol is shown in
yellow in the multifunction display after the
engine has been started automatically for
the fourth time. When the 00A7symbol is
shown in green in the multifunction display,
automatic engine switch-off is again
possible. i
AMG vehicles: times which the engine
can be automatically switched off.
Automatic engine start The engine starts automatically if:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button.
R you switch to drive program Sor M.
R you release the brakes when in
transmission position Dor Nand when the
HOLD function is not active.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
R you engage reverse gear R.
R you move the transmission out of position
P.
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door.
R the vehicle starts to roll.
R the brake system requires this.
R the temperature in the vehicle interior
deviates from the set range.
R the system detects moisture on the
windshield when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the charge level of the battery is too low.
i Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
i If you shift the transmission from Rto D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
again once the 00A7symbol reappears in
green in the multifunction display. 176
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