2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE warning

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

the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1-800-367-6372 )or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
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In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
visit a qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety. Introduction
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Observe the notes in the Maintenance Book-
let.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and modifica-
tions
R work on electronic components Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv- ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or con-
tact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notify-
ing Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
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MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or,
if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of
the lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law
enforcement; by federal, state or local gov-
ernment; in connection with or arising out of
litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries
and affiliates; or, as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with,
altering, modifying or removing the EDR com- ponent may result in a malfunction of the
Restraint System Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-emp-
ted. This means that in the event of such con-
flict, the federal regulation governs. As of
February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws
relating to EDRs. Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and open-
source software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the fol-
lowing website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
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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

Center console
Function Page
0043
Switches COMAND on/off
(see the separate Opera-
tor's Manual) 0044
Adjusts the volume/mute
(see the separate Opera-
tor's Manual) 0087
00D6ECO start/stop func-
tion 152
0085
Touchpad (see the separate
Operator's Manual) Telephone keypad (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions) 0083
00CC
Sets the vehicle level 190,
192 0084
Adjusts the suspension set-
tings 191,
192 006B
00C9
Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector
button 158
00CD
Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector
button (AMG vehicles) 158 Function Page
006C
Back button (see the sepa-
rate Operator's Manual)
006D
Seat adjustment button
(see the separate operating
instructions) 006E
Navigation button (see the
separate Operator's Man-
ual) 006F
Radio button (see the sep-
arate Operator's Manual)
0070
002F
Hazard warning
lamps 122
0071
Media button (see the sep-
arate Operator's Manual)
0072
Telephone, address book
and Internet button (see
separate operating instruc-
tions) Center console
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Important safety notes
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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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