2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE Owner's Manual

This is indicated by the flashing indicator
lamps in the button. The cooling function will
automatically switch back on as soon as there
is sufficient voltage.
Caring for the coolbox If you do not need to use the coolbox for an
extended period you should switch it off,
defrost it and clean it. After doing so, leave
the lid open for a time.
Removing and installing the coolbox You can remove the coolbox for maintenance
purposes.
X To remove: switch off the coolbox.
X Pull plug 0044down and out.
X Unscrew both screws 0087.
X Pull out the coolbox.
X Close flap 0043.
X To install: swing flap0043to the side until it
is locked in place by the magnets.
X Insert the coolbox.
X Tighten both screws 0087.
X Connect plug 0044. mbrace
General notes The mbrace system is only available in the
USA.
You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your system is activated and operational. To log in,
press the 00D9MB Info call button. If any of
the steps mentioned are not carried out, the
system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot-
lines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will
be sent to you by mail. You can use this pass-
word to log onto the mbrace area under "Own-
ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational
R the corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
R a service subscription is available
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged
Determining the location of the vehicle on a
map is only possible if:
R GPS reception is available.
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the COMAND volume control.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
You can find information and a description of all available features under "Owners Online"
at http://www.mbusa.com. Features
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System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detec-
ted if one of the following occurs:
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the 0052Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in the 00D9MB Info call
button does not light up during self-diag-
nosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
- SOS button
- 0052 Roadside Assistance call button
- 00D9 MB Info call button
R The Inoperative Inoperative or theService Not
Service Not
Activated
Activated message appears in the multi-
function display after the system self-diag-
nosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expec-
ted. In the event of an emergency, help will
have to be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007 Emergency call Important safety notes
G
WARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
R you see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
R the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
R the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly whendark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
General notes
Observe the notes on system activation
(Y page 303).
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered. You cannot end an automatically
triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated man- ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been ini-
tiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call Connecting Call message
appears in the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call Connected
Call Connected message appears in the
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All important information on the emergency is
transmitted, for example:
R current location of the vehicle (as deter-
mined by the GPS system)
R vehicle identification number
R information on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been ini- tiated, a voice connection is automatically
established between the Customer Assis-
tance Center and the vehicle occupants.
R If the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter attempts to get more information on the
emergency.
R If there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center, the system has been unable to initiate an emergency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The
indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes con- tinuously.
The Call Failed Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call X
To initiate an emergency call manually:
press cover 0043briefly to open.
X Press SOS button 0044briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button 0044
flashes until the emergency call is conclu-
ded.
X Wait for a voice connection to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter.
X After the emergency call, close cover 0043.
If the mobile phone network is unavailable,
mbrace will not be able to make the emer-
gency call. If you leave the vehicle immedi-
ately after pressing the SOS button, you will
not know whether mbrace placed the emer-
gency call. In this case, always summon assis-
tance by other means.
Roadside Assistance button X
To call Roadside Assistance: press Road-
side Assistance button 0043.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button 0043flashes while the call is active.
The Connecting Connecting Call
Callmessage appears in
the multifunction display. The audio output is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Con‐
Call Con‐
nected
nected message appears in the multifunction
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If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
The COMAND display indicates that a call is
active. During the call, you can change to the
navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button
on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
can ascertain the nature of the problem
(Y page 309).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or makes arrangements for
your vehicle to be transported to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You may be charged for services such as
repair work and/or towing.
You can find more information in the separate mbrace manual.
The system has not been able to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call, if:
R the indicator lamp for Roadside Assistance
call button 0052is flashing continuously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone
network is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end a call: press the0076button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding COMAND button
for ending a phone call. MB Info call button
X
To call MB Info: press MB Info call but-
ton 0043.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in MB Info call button 0043
flashes while the connection is being made.
The Connecting Connecting Call Callmessage appears in
the multifunction display. The audio output
is muted.
If a connection can be established, the Call
Call
Connected
Connected message appears in the multi-
function display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
The COMAND display indicates that a call is
active. During the call, you can change to the
navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
You receive information about operating your vehicle, about the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod-
ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz.
You can find further information on the
mbrace system under "Owners Online" at
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The system has not been able to initiate an
MB Info call, if:
R the indicator lamp in MB Info call button
00D9 is flashing continuously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone
network is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end a call: press the0076button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding COMAND button
for ending a phone call.
Call priority When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency
call can still be initiated. In this case, an emer-
gency call will take priority and override all
other active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended.
An emergency call can only be terminated by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
R the 0076 button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel
R the corresponding button in COMAND to
end the voice call
When a call is initiated, the audio system is
muted.
The mobile phone is no longer connected to
COMAND.
However, if you want to use your mobile
phone, do so only when the vehicle is station-
ary and in a safe location. Downloading destinations Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations gives you access
to a database with over 15 million points of
interest (POIs). These can be downloaded on
the navigation system in your vehicle. If you
know the destination, the address can be
downloaded. Alternatively, you can obtain the
location of Points of Interest (POIs)/impor-
tant destinations in the vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with
up to four way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance
to the address entered.
X Select Yes Yesby turning 00790052007Aor sliding 009500520096
the controller and confirm with 0098.
The system calculates the route and sub-
sequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
If you select No Nothe address can be stored in
the address book.
The destination download function is availa-
ble if:
R the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system.
R the relevant mobile phone network is avail-
able and data transfer is possible.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Pack-
age and cannot be purchased separately.
You can use the route assistance function
even if the vehicle is not equipped with a nav- igation system.
Within the framework of this service, you
receive a professional and reliable form of
navigation support without having to leave
your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's
current position and the desired destination.
You will then be guided live through the cur-
rent route section. Features
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Search & Send
General notes
To use "Search & Send", your vehicle must be
equipped with mbrace and a navigation sys-
tem. Additionally, an mbrace service sub-
scription must be completed.
"Search & Send" is a destination entry ser-
vice. A destination address which is found on
Google Maps ®
can be transferred via mbrace
directly to your vehicle's navigation system.
Specifying and sending the destination
address
X Go to the website http://
maps.google.com and enter a destination
address into the entry field.
X To send the destination address to the
e-mail address of your mbrace account:
click on the corresponding button on the
website.
Example:
If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address
will be sent to your vehicle.
X When the "Send" dialog window appears:
Enter the e-mail address you specified
when setting up your mbrace account into
the corresponding field.
X Click "Send".
Information on specific commands such as
"Address entry" or "Send" can be found on the website.
Calling up a transmitted destination
address
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 147).
The transmitted destination address is loa- ded into the vehicle's navigation system. A display message appears, asking
whether navigation should be started.
X Select Yes
Yes by turning 00790052007Aor sliding 009500520096
the controller and confirm with 0098.
The system calculates the route and sub-
sequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
If you select No Nothe address can be stored in
the address book.
If you have sent more than one destination address, each individual destination must
be confirmed separately.
Destination addresses are loaded in the same
order as the order in which they were sent.
If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles
with mbrace and activated mbrace accounts:
If multiple vehicles are registered under the
same e-mail address, the destination will be
sent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and
a replacement SmartKey is not available.
The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being turned off. After this time, the remote unlock-
ing may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days, the vehicle can no longer be opened remotely.
The vehicle remote unlocking feature is avail-
able if the relevant mobile phone network is
available and a data connection is possible.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password.
X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed
upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer
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Alternatively, the vehicle can be opened via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e .g. for iPhone ®
,
Android)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
Vehicle remote closing The vehicle remote-closing feature can be
used when you have forgotten to lock the
vehicle and you are no longer nearby.
The vehicle can then be locked by the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely
locked within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, remote closing may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After 30 days
the vehicle can no longer be locked remotely.
The vehicle remote closing feature is availa-
ble if the relevant mobile phone network is
available and a data connection is possible.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password.
The next time you are inside the vehicle and
you switch on the ignition, the Doors Doors
Locked Remotely
Locked Remotely message appears in the
multifunction display.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be locked via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e .g. for iPhone ®
,
Android)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password. Stolen vehicle recovery service If your vehicle has been stolen:
X Notify the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.
X This number will be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter together with your PIN.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center then tries to locate the system. The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-ter contacts you and the local law enforce-
ment agency if the vehicle is located.
However, only the law enforcement agency is informed of the location of the vehicle.
If the anti-theft alarm system is activated for
longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center is automatically
notified.
Vehicle Health Check With the Vehicle Health Check, the Customer
Assistance Center can provide improved sup-
port for problems with your vehicle. During an existing call, vehicle data is transferred to the
Customer Assistance Center.
The customer service representative can use
the received data to decide what kind of
assistance is required. You are then, for
example, guided to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or a recovery vehicle
is called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred during an MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call,this is initiated by the Customer Assistance
Center.
The Roadside Assistance Connected Roadside Assistance Connected
message appears in the display. If the Vehicle
Health Check can be started, the Request
Request
for Vehicle Diagnostics Received
for Vehicle Diagnostics Received
Start vehicle diagnostics? Start vehicle diagnostics? message
appears in the display. Features
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X
Press the Yes
Yesbutton to confirm the mes-
sage.
X When the Vehicle Diagnostics
Vehicle Diagnostics
Please Start Ignition
Please Start Ignition message
appears: turn the SmartKey to position 2in
the ignition lock (Y page 147).
X If the Please follow the instruc‐
Please follow the instruc‐
tions received by phone and move
tions received by phone and move
your vehicle to a safe position. your vehicle to a safe position.
message appears: please follow the
instructions received by phone and move
your vehicle to a safe position.
The message in the display disappears.
The vehicle operating state check begins.
During this procedure, you will see the
Vehicle Vehicle Diagnostics
Diagnostics Active
Activemessage.
If you select Cancel
Cancel, the Vehicle Health
Check is canceled completely.
When the check is complete, the Sending
Sending
vehicle diagnostics data. (Voice
vehicle diagnostics data. (Voice
connection may be interrupted dur‐ connection may be interrupted dur‐
ing
ing data
data transfer)
transfer) message appears. The
vehicle data can now be sent.
X Press the OK
OK button to confirm the mes-
sage.
The voice connection with the Customer
Assistance Center is terminated.
The Vehicle Diagnostics: Transfer‐
Vehicle Diagnostics: Transfer‐
ring Data...
ring Data... message appears.
The vehicle data is sent to the Customer
Assistance Center.
Depending on what the customer service rep-
resentative agreed with you, the voice con-
nection is re-established after the transfer is
complete. If necessary, you will be contacted at a later time by another means, e.g. by e-
mail or phone.
Another function of the Vehicle Health Check is the transfer of service data to the Customer
Assistance Center. If a service is due, the dis-
play shows a message to this effect together with information about any special offers at
your workshop.
This information can also be called up under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com. Information on the data stored in the vehicle
(Y
page 27).
Information on Roadside Assistance
(Y page 23).
Downloading routes Downloading routes allows you to transfer
and save predefined routes in the navigation
system.
A route can be prepared and sent by either a customer service representative or under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Each route can include up to four way points. Once a route has been received by the navi-
gation system, you will see the External External
route "Route name" has been saved
route "Route name" has been saved
under "Last destinations". Start under "Last destinations". Start
navigation? navigation? message on the COMAND dis-
play.
The route is saved.
X To start route guidance: selectYes Yes.
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
If you select No Nothe saved route can be
called up later in the navigation menu.
X Select Start
Start.
Route guidance is started.
Downloaded and saved routes can be called
up again.
You can find further information in the sepa-
rate COMAND/Audio 20 operating instruc-
tions.
Speed alert You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle.
If this selected speed is exceeded by the vehi-
cle, a message will be sent to the Customer
Assistance Center. The Customer Assistance Center then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive
this information beforehand. Possible options include text message, e-mail or an automated
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