2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE parking brake

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 194
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 30
Function/notes ............................ .207 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 134
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 215
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 241
Display message ............................ 269
Function/informatio n.................... 217
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 267
Function/note s............................. 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 242
Display message ............................ 268
Function/information .................... 220
Active multicontour seat .................. 107
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 199
Display message ............................ 269
Exiting a parking space .................. 201
Function/note s............................. 198
Important safety notes .................. 198 Parking .......................................... 200
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/note s................................ 70
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 193
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 263
Function/note s............................. 123
Switching on/of f........................... 124
Additional speedometer ................... 244
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 394
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 57
Display message ............................ 259
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Side impact air ba g.......................... 50
Window curtain air ba g.................... 51
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 143
Important safety notes .................. 142
Rear ............................................... 143
Setting ........................................... 142
Setting the center air vents ........... 142
Setting the side air vents ............... 143
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 266
Function/note s............................. 192
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 76
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 296 4
Index

Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 394
Display message ............................ 247
EBD .................................................. 73
High-performance brake system .... 173
Hill start assist ............................... 150
HOLD function ............................... 188
Important safety notes .................. 172
Maintenance .................................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 168
Riding tips ...................................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 227C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Care
360° camera ................................. 330
Car wash ........................................ 325
Carpets .......................................... 333
Display ........................................... 331
Exhaust pipe .................................. 331
Exterior lights ................................ 329
Gear or selector lever .................... 332
Interior ........................................... 331
Matte finish ................................... 328
Night View Assist Plus ................... 331 Note
s............................................. 325
Paint .............................................. 327
Plastic trim .................................... 332
Power washer ................................ 327
Rear view camera .......................... 330
Roof lining ...................................... 333
Seat belt ........................................ 333
Seat cove r..................................... 332
Sensors ......................................... 329
Steering wheel ............................... 332
Trim pieces .................................... 332
Washing by hand ........................... 327
Wheels ........................................... 328
Windows ........................................ 329
Wiper blades .................................. 329
Wooden trim .................................. 332
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Center console
Overview .......................................... 35
Stowage space .............................. 295
Center console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 297
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 79
Child
Restraint system .............................. 62
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 65
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
On the front-passenger sea t............ 64
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Children
In the vehicl e................................... 60
Special seat belt retractor ............... 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 300
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 329
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............. 133
Controlling automaticall y............... 135
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 134
Defrosting the window s................. 137
Defrosting the windshield .............. 137
ECO start/stop function ................ 133 6
Index

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
Index

Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 245
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 295 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..........................90
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 122
Head bags
Display message ............................ 257
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 106
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ............... .242
Function/notes ............................ .229
Important safety notes .................. 229
Setting the position ....................... 242
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Switching on or off ......................... 229
Switching the display on/off ......... 242
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 125
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................122
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 123
Display message ............................ 261
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Hill start assist .................................. 150
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 189
Deactivating ................................... 189
Display message ............................ 271
Function/notes ............................ .188
Hood
Closing .......................................... .319
Display message ............................ 276
Important safety notes .................. 318
Opening ......................................... 318
Horn ...................................................... 30 Hydroplaning
..................................... 174 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 289
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 33
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .125
Emergency lighting ........................ 126
Overview ........................................ 125
Reading lamp ................................. 125 J
Jack Using ............................................. 379
Jump starting (engine) ......................345 K
Key positions SmartKey ....................................... 147
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Locking ............................................ 79
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .158
Knee bag .............................................. 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Index
11

Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .261
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 262
Light sensor (display message) ....... 262
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 123
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 120
Cornering light function ................. 123
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Fogged up headlamps .................... 125
Hazard warning lamps ................... 122
High beam flasher .......................... 122
High-beam headlamps ................... 122
Light switch ................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps .................... 121
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Setting exterior lighting ................. 120
Standing lamps .............................. 121
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 243
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 243
Turn signals ................................... 122
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 294
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 86
Emergency locking ........................... 87
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .85
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 260
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 120
Switching on/off .......................... .121
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 107 M
M+S tires ............................................ 358
Magic Body Control ........................... 189
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 99
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .328
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .307
Display message ............................ 254
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 307
Downloading routes ....................... 310
Emergency call .............................. 304
General notes ................................ 303
Geo fencing ................................... 311
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .309
MB info call button ........................ 306
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 309
Remote vehicle locking .................. 309
Roadside Assistance button .......... 305
Search & Send ............................... 308
Self-test ......................................... 304
Speed alert ................................... .310
System .......................................... 303
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 311
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 308
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 81
Inserting .......................................... 81
Locking vehicle ................................ 87
Removing ......................................... 81
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 236
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors .......................................... .116
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 207
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 66
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 217
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 220 12
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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Odometer
...........................................2 31
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 245
Assistance graphic menu .............. .239
Assistance menu ........................... 240
Display messages .......................... 246
Displaying a service message ....... .324
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
Factory settings ............................ .244
Head-up displa y............................. 229
Important safety notes .................. 226
Instrument cluster menu ............... 243
Lights menu ................................... 243
Media menu ................................... 236
Menu overview .............................. 231
Message memory .......................... 246
Navigation menu ............................ 233
Operation ....................................... 227
Radio menu ................................... 235
Service menu ................................. 239
Settings menu ............................... 239
Standard display ............................ 231
Telephone menu ............................ 237
Trip menu ...................................... 231
Video DVD operation ..................... 237
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 22
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 227
Overhead control panel ...................... 37P
Paint code number ............................ 390
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 327
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof ..................................... 97
Parcel net hooks ............................... 297
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 166
Parking brake ................................ 168 Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 115
Rear view camera .......................... 203
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 198
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 250
Electric parking brake .................... 168
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 121
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 197
Driving system ............................... 195
Function/note s............................. 195
Important safety notes .................. 195
Problem (malfunction) ................... 198
Range of the sensors ..................... 195
Warning display ............................. 196
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 259
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 140
Perfume vial ................................... 140
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 332
Power locks ......................................... 86
Power washers .................................. 327
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 254
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 255 14
Index

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