2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE ESP

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WARNING
Warning notes make you aware of dangers
which could pose a threat to your health or
life, or to the health and life of others. H
Environmental note
Environmental notes provide you with infor-
mation on environmentally aware actions or
disposal.
! Notes on material damage alert you to
dangers that could lead to damage to your
vehicle.
i Practical tips or further information that
could be helpful to you. X
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General notes ................................ 132
Indicator lamp ................................ 135
Ionization ...................................... .142
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 133
Overview of systems ..................... .132
Perfume atomizer .......................... 140
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 139
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 135
Refrigerant ..................................... 396
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 396
Setting the air distribution ............. 136
Setting the air vents ..................... .142
Setting the airflow ......................... 137
Setting the climate mode .............. .136
Setting the temperature ................ 136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 139
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 139
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 138
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 137
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 152
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 151
Climate control .............................. 134
Deactivating/activating ................. 152
Important safety notes .................. 151
Introduction ................................... 151
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 240
Display message ............................ 255
Operation/notes .............................. 68
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Combination switch .......................... 122
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 232
Convenience closing feature .............. 95
Convenience opening feature ............ 95Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 322
Display message ............................ 263
Filling capacity ............................... 395
Important safety notes .................. 395
Temperature gauge ........................ 226
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Coolbox .............................................. 302
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ............................ .123
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 126
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 190
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............72
Cruise control
Cruise control leve r .......................176
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 272
Driving system ............................... 175
Function/notes ............................ .175
Important safety notes .................. 175
Setting a speed .............................. 177
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 176
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 298
Important safety notes .................. 298
Rear compartment ......................... 299
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................ .120
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 243
Declarations of conformity ................. 25 Index
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Diagnostics connection
...................... 25
Digital speedometer .........................232
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 155
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 324
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 246
Driving systems ............................ .266
Engine ............................................ 263
General notes ................................ 246
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 246
Introduction ................................... 246
Lights ............................................. 260
Safety systems .............................. 247
SmartKey ....................................... 277
Tires ............................................... 273
Vehicle .......................................... .275
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 289
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 69
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 179
Activation conditions ..................... 179
Cruise control lever ....................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 271
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 183
Driving tips ................................... .184
Function/notes ............................ .177
Important safety notes .................. 178
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 182
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .86
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .79
Control panel .................................. .38
Display message ............................ 276
Emergency locking ........................... 87
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Important safety note s.................... 85 Opening (from inside) ...................... 85
Power closing .................................. 86
Drinking and driving ......................... 170
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 159
Manual ........................................... 160
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 161
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 245
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's/front-passenger seat
Stowage compartment .................. 296
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 325
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Driving Assistance package ............. 217
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 68
Distance warning function ............... 69
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 73
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 71
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 207
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 217
Active Body Control ABC ............... 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 220
Active Parking Assist ..................... 198
AIRMATIC ...................................... 192
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 211
Cruise control ................................ 175
Display message ............................ 266
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177 8
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DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 186
Driving Assistance packag e........... 217
HOLD function ............................... 188
Night View Assist Plus ................... 213
PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
Rear view camera .......................... 203
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 173
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Brakes ........................................... 172
Break-in period .............................. 146
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Drinking and driving ....................... 170
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 174
Driving on flooded roads ................ 174
Driving on wet roads ...................... 174
Exhaust check ............................... 170
Fuel ................................................ 170
General .......................................... 170
Hydroplaning ................................. 174
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 172
Snow chains .................................. 359
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 146
Wet road surface ........................... 172
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 237 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 112
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 113
Function/note s............................. 112
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 250
Function/note s................................ 73
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 171
On-board computer ....................... 232 ECO start/stop function
General information ....................... 151
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Trunk ............................................... 93
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 286
Display message ............................ 263
ECO start/stop function ................ 151
Engine number ............................... 391
Irregular running ............................ 154
Jump-starting ................................. 345
Starting problems .......................... 154
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 150
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 150
Switching off .................................. 167
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 167
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 167
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 350
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Engine emergency stop .................... 353
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 321
Additives ........................................ 394
Checking the oil level ..................... 319
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 319
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 321
Display message ............................ 265
Filling capacity ............................... 394
Notes about oil grade s................... 393
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 319 Index
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Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 245
Viscosity ........................................3 94
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 245
Characteristics ................................. 71
Deactivating/activating ................... 72
Display message ............................ 247
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 71
Function/notes ................................ 71
General notes .................................. 71
Important safety information ........... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 283
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 71
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 170
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 329
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 114
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 115
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 114
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 115
Setting ........................................... 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Storing the parking position .......... 115
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 295F
Features ............................................. 298
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 391
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare whee l................................... 377
MOExtended tire s.......................... 337
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 336
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 338 Floormats
........................................... 314
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 104
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 393
Consumption statistics .................. 232
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 231
Displaying the range ...................... 231
Driving tip s.................................... 170
Fuel gaug e....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline )............................ 392
Important safety notes .................. 392
Problem (malfunction) ................... 166
Refueling ........................................ 163
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 392
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 164
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 392
Problem (malfunction) ................... 166
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 352
Before changing ............................. 351
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 351
Engine emergency stop ................. 353
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 352
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 352
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 352
Important safety notes .................. 351 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 314
General notes ................................ 311
Important safety notes .................. 311
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 14
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 312
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 312
Gasoline ............................................. 392 10
Index

Active Parking Assist ..................... 198
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 211
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 67
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ............... 190
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 72
Cruise control ................................ 175
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 186
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
General notes ................................ 175
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 189
Night View Assist Plus .................. .213
PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .73
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 203
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 192
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 246
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................80
MOExtended tires .............................. 337
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 382
Mounting a new wheel ................... 381
Preparing the vehicle .................... .378
Raising the vehicle ......................... 379 Removing a wheel .......................... 381
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 378
MP3
Operation ....................................... 236
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .228
Permanent display ......................... 244
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 227
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 233
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 215
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Display message ............................ 270
Function/notes ............................ .213
Problem (malfunction) ................... 217
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 240
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 146 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54 Index
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Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................79
Vehicle data ................................... 397
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 397
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 87
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 390
Vehicle level
Active Body Control ABC ............... 190
Display message ............................ 267
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 336
Video
Operating the DVD .........................2 37
VIN ...................................................... 390 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 281
Brakes .......................................... .280
Check Engine ................................. 286
Coolant .......................................... 287
Distance warning ........................... 289
ESP ®
.............................................. 283
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 284
Fuel tank ........................................ 286
Overview .......................................... 32
Parking brake ................................ 285
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .43
Reserve fuel .................................. .286
Restraint system ............................ 285
Seat belt ........................................ 279
Steering ......................................... 291
Tire pressure monitor .................... 290
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 277
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 382
Wheel chock ...................................... 378
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 377
Checking ........................................ 357
Cleaning ......................................... 328 Important safety notes .................. 356
Interchanging/changing ................ 377
Mounting a new wheel ................... 381
Mounting a wheel .......................... 378
Removing a wheel .......................... 381
Storing .......................................... .378
Tightening torque ........................... 382
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 382
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 137
Infrared reflective .......................... 315
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 323
Notes ............................................. 396
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 127
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 358
Slippery road surfaces ................... 174
Snow chains .................................. 359
Winter operation
Summer tires ................................. 358
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 358
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Important safety notes .................. 127
Replacing ....................................... 127
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .332
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop 20
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. Introduction
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