2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE warning light

Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................
.289
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 59
Program selector button .................. 158
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 150
General notes ................................ 150
Hill start assist ............................... 150 Q
QR code Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25R
Radio Selecting a station ......................... 235
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 125
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .143
Stowage compartment .................. 296
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 39
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 330
Function/notes ............................ .203
Switching on/off ........................... 204
Rear window blind ............................ 300
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 113 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 115
Recuperation display ........................ 231
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 396
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 163
Refueling process .......................... 164
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 311
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 312
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 126
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Rescue card ......................................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 266
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 139
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 256
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reversing feature
Roller sunblind ................................. 97
Side windows ................................... 94
Trunk lid ........................................... 88
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 262
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 192
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof ................................. 97
Rear window .................................. 300
Roller sunblind for the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ........................ 98
Operating ......................................... 97
Resetting ......................................... 98
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 333 Index
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Sockets
Center console .............................. 301
General notes ................................ 301
Rear compartment .........................3 01
Trunk ............................................. 302
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 244
Digital ............................................ 232
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 243
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 149
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Warning lamps ............................... 291
Steering (display message) .............. 276
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 272
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 227
Cleaning ......................................... 332
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 112
Important safety notes .................. 110
Paddle shifters ............................... 159
Steering wheel heating .................. 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117 Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........159
Stowage areas ................................... 294
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .296
Center console .............................. 295
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 297
Cup holders ................................... 298
Door ............................................... 296
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .295
Glove box ....................................... 295
Important safety information ......... 294
Rear ............................................... 296
Rear seat backrest ......................... 297
Stowage net ................................... 297
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 296
Stowage net ....................................... 297
Stowage space
Parcel net retainers ....................... 297
Securing a load .............................. 297
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 297
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 358
Sun visor ............................................ 299
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ABC ............... 191
AIRMATIC ...................................... 193
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 245
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 139 T
Tachometer ........................................ 226
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 261
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 391
Information .................................... 390
Tires/wheels ................................. 382 Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
0025
ABS 281
0044
00BB
ESP®
OFF 283
00E5
ESP® 283
0087
003E
Turn signal, left 122
0085
0058
Low-beam head-
lamps 121
0083
0057
High-beam head-
lamps 122
0084
0060
Parking lamps,
license plate lamp and
instrument cluster lighting 121
006B
003D
Turn signal, right 122
006C
00BA
Distance warning sig-
nal 289 Function Page
006D
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 285
006E
Electric parking brake (red) 285
0049
USA only 0024
Canada only 006F
00B9
Check Engine 286
0070
00CC
Power steering 291
0071
Brakes (red) 280
0027
USA only 004D
Canada only 0072
00E9
Seat belt 279
0073
0075
Restraint system 285
0074
0077
Tire pressure monitor 29032
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details. USA only: for further information con- tact our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1 ‑800‑367‑6372).Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and
at regular intervals while the engine is run-
ning. Therefore, malfunctions can be detec-
ted in good time.
The 0075 restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the igni- tion is switched on. It goes out no later than afew seconds after the vehicle is started. The
components of the restraint system are in
operational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 0075
restraint system warning lamp:
R does not light up after the ignition is
switched on
R does not go out after a few seconds with
the engine running
R lights up again while the engine is running G
WARNING
If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unin-
tentionally or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. This can affect the Emer-
gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible. PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
0043
and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator
lamp 0044are part of the Occupant Classifica-
tion System (OCS).
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 0043lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON 0044lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front-passenger front
air bag is deployed.
Depending on the person in the front-
passenger seat, the front-passenger front air
bag must either be deactivated or enabled;
see the following points. You must make sure
of this both before and during a journey.
R Children in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the
installed child restraint system, and the age Occupant safety
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You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on
and off using COMAND. Information on
switching the belt adjustment function on and
off can be found in the Digital Operator's
Manual or in the separate COMAND operating instructions.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger The
0076 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder that all occupants
must fasten their seat belts. It may light up
continuously or flash. In addition, there may
be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt
has already been fastened, the 0076seat belt
warning lamp lights up for six seconds each
time the engine is started. If, after
six seconds, the driver or front-passenger
seat belt has not been fastened and the doors are closed, the 0076seat belt warning lamp
lights up. As soon as the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are fastened or a front
door is opened again, the 0076seat belt
warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. This warning tone stops after six seconds or when the driver's seat belt is
fastened.
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are not fastened, a
warning tone sounds. A warning tone also
sounds with increasing intensity for
60 seconds or until the driver or front
passenger have fastened their seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten their seat belts during the journey, the seat belt
warning is activated again.
i For more information on the
0076seat
belt warning lamp, see "Warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat
belts" (Y page 279). Air bags
Introduction The installation point of an air bag can be rec-
ognized by the AIR BAG symbol.
An air bag complements the correctly fas-
tened seat belt. It is no substitute for the seat
belt. The air bag provides additional protec-
tion in applicable accident situations.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.
The different air bag systems function inde-
pendently from one another (Y page 57).
However, no system available today can com- pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injury
caused by an air bag due to the high speed at which the air bag must be deployed.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you do not sit in the correct seat position,
the air bag cannot protect as intended and
could even cause additional injury when
deployed. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make
sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:
R have fastened their seat belts correctly,
including pregnant women
R are sitting correctly and maintain the great-
est possible distance to the air bags
R follow the following instructions
Always make sure that there are no objects
between the air bag and the vehicle's occu-
pants.
R Adjust the seats properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the
seat is in an almost upright position. The
center of the head restraint must support
the head at about eye level.
R Move the driver's and front-passenger
seats as far back as possible. The driver's
seat position must allow the vehicle to be
driven safely. 48
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rest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function correctly. Always observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS) 0043
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
0044 PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or
enabled.
X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice,
or turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in
the ignition lock.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps
must light up simultaneously for approx-
imately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 0043lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. It will then not be deployed in the event
of an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON 0044lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment criteria are met, the front-passenger front
air bag is deployed. If the status of the front-passenger front air
bag changes while the vehicle is in motion, an
air bag display message appears in the instru-
ment cluster (Y page 259). When the front-
passenger seat is occupied, always pay atten-
tion to the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamps. Be aware of the status of the front-passenger
front air bag both before and during the jour- ney. G
WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat
R the front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible.
R the person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front air bag is correct. G
WARNING
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator
lamp is lit up, the front-passenger front air bag may deploy in an accident. The child could be
struck by the air bag. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. 52
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Make sure that the front-passenger front air
bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains off and/or the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do not install a rearward-facing child restraint system on
the front-passenger seat. You can find more
information on OCS under "Problems with the Occupant Classification System"
(Y page 56). G
WARNING
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and you position the front-passenger seat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an
accident, the child could:
R come into contact with the vehicle's inte-
rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp is lit, for example
R be struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON is lit up
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible and fully retract the seat
cushion length. Always make sure that the
shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from
the vehicle seat-belt extender to the shoulder
belt guide on the child restraint system. The
shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards
and downwards from the retracted seat-belt
extender. If necessary, adjust the front-
passenger seat accordingly. Always observe
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions.
If OCS determines that: R the front-passenger seat is unoccupied, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up after the system self-test and
remains lit. This indicates that the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
R the front-passenger seat is occupied by a
child of up to 12 months old in a standard child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the
system self-test and remains lit. This indi-
cates that the front-passenger front air bag
is deactivated.
But in the case of a 12-month-old child in a
standard child restraint system, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON can light up per-
manently after the system self-test. This
indicates that the front-passenger front air
bag is activated. The result of the classifi-
cation is dependent on, among other fac-
tors, the child restraint system and the
child's stature. It is recommended that you
install the child restraint system on a suit-
able rear seat.
R the front-passenger seat is occupied by a
person of smaller stature (e.g. a teenager
or small adult), either the PASSENGER AIR
BAG ON or PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi- cator lamp lights up and remains lit after
the system self-test depending on the
result of the classification.
- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator
lamp lights up, move the front-passenger
seat as far back as possible. Alterna-
tively, a person of smaller stature can sit on a rear seat.
- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, a person of smaller stature
should not use the front-passenger seat.
R the front-passenger seat is occupied by an
adult or a person of a stature correspond-
ing to that of an adult, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG ON indicator lamp lights up after the
system self-test and remains lit. This indi-
cates that the front-passenger front air bag
is activated.
If children are traveling in the vehicle, be sure to observe the notes on "Children in the vehi-
cle" (Y page 60).
When OCS is malfunctioning, the red 0075
restraint system warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster and the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp light up simultaneously.
The front-passenger front air bag is deactiva- Occupant safety
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ted in this case and does not deploy during an
accident. Have the system checked by quali-
fied technicians as soon as possible. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
front-passenger seat should only be repaired at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the seat cushion is damaged, have the nec-
essary repair work carried out at an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use seat accessories
that have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not
mean that the front-passenger front air bag
will also deploy. The Occupant Classification
System (OCS) categorizes the occupant in the
front-passenger seat. Depending on that
result, the front-passenger front air bag is
either enabled or deactivated.
System self-test G
DANGER
If both the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps do
not light up during the system self-test, the
system is malfunctioning. The front-
passenger front air bag might be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with high deceler-
ation. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
In this case the front-passenger seat may notbe used. Do not install a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat. Have the Occu-
pant Classification System (OCS) checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
DANGER
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit after the system self-test, the front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It willnot be deployed in the event of an accident. In
this case, the front-passenger front air bag
cannot perform its intended protective func- tion, e.g. when a person is seated in the front-
passenger seat.
That person could, for example, come into
contact with the vehicle's interior, especially
if the person is sitting too close to the dash-
board. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat
R the person is seated properly with a cor-
rectly fastened seatbelt
R the front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit when it should not, the front- passenger seat may not be used. Do not
install a child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat. Have the Occupant Classifi-
cation System (OCS) checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop. G
WARNING
Objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system could affect OCS oper- ation. This could result in the front-passengerair bag not functioning as intended during an
accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Do not place any objects between the seat
surface and the child restraint system. The
entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the forward-
facing child restraint system must, as far as
possible, be resting on the backrest of the
front-passenger seat. Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions. 54
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