2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS COUPE snow chains

When the HOLD function is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to posi- tion Pif:
R the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the
driver's door is open
R the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activa-
ted, the vehicle is stationary and:
R a system fault occurs
R the power supply is insufficient
If a malfunction in the electric parking brake
occurs, then the transmission may also be
shifted into position Pautomatically. MAGIC BODY CONTROL
General notes MAGIC BODY CONTROL consists of Active
Body Control (ABC), ROAD SURFACE SCAN,
the CURVE cornering function as well as auto-
matic vehicle stabilisation in the event of a
crosswind.
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride
height to reduce fuel consumption. The sus-
pension mode is adjusted according to your
selection (SPORT, COMFORT or CURVE), the
road surface conditions and the vehicle load. A multifunction camera detects bumps in the
road surface before the vehicle drives over
them. This reduces chassis movements.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
People's limbs may become trapped if they
are located underneath the vehicle or
between the vehicle body and the tyres when the vehicle is lowering. There is a danger of
injury. When lowering the vehicle, make sure no one
is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate
vicinity of the wheel arches.
Crosswind Assist The crosswind stabilisation operates by
changing wheel loads through distortion of
the ABC spring struts. It reduces impairments
in handling when driving in a straight line andassists during countersteering.
Crosswind Assist is active in the speed range
between 80 km/h and 210 km/h when driv-
ing straight ahead or cornering gently.
Active Body Control ABC Vehicle level
All vehicles except AMG vehicles:
depend-
ing on the vehicle level that has been set, the vehicle automatically adjusts its height
dependent on the current speed. The vehicle
is lowered by up to 15 mm as the speed
increases. As the speed is reduced, the vehi- cle is raised to the set vehicle height.
In the event of poor road surface conditions,
the vehicle automatically raises by up to
10 mm and harder damping is selected.
AMG vehicles: depending on the vehicle
level that has been selected, the vehicle auto-
matically adjusts its height dependent on the current speed. The vehicle is lowered by up to
10 mm below the normal level as the speed
increases. As the speed is reduced, the vehi-
cle is raised to the set vehicle height.
Select the "Normal" setting for normal road
conditions and "Raised" for driving with snow chains or on particularly poor road condi-
tions.
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the key from the ignition lock.
The "Raised level" setting is cancelled if you:
R are driving faster than approximately
120 km/h
R drive for approximately three minutes at a
speed above 80 km/h Driving systems
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are significantly reduced when driving over
bumps.
The system is deactivated when you select
the raised vehicle level, sports mode or the
dynamic cornering function.
The system may be impaired or may not func-
tion if:
R the road surface is insufficiently lit
R there is poor visibility, e.g. snow, rain, fog or
spray
R there is glare, e.g. from the sun or from
oncoming traffic
R the windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov-
ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity
of the camera
R the road surface has no texture or is reflec-
tive, e.g. in the case of newly laid asphalt,
concrete slabs or puddles
R the distance to the vehicle in front is too
short
R sections of the route have a very small
radius of curvature
R you accelerate hard or brake sharply AIRMATIC
General notes AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with
variable damping for improved driving com-
fort. All-round level control ensures the best
possible suspension and constant ground
clearance, even with a laden vehicle. When
you drive fast, the vehicle is lowered auto-
matically to improve driving safety and to
reduce fuel consumption. There is also the
option to manually adjust the vehicle level.
AIRMATIC consists of level setting, level con-
trol and the Adaptive Damping System ADS
PLUS. Important safety notes G
WARNING
People's limbs may become trapped if they
are located underneath the vehicle or
between the vehicle body and the tyres when the vehicle is lowering. There is a danger of
injury.
When lowering the vehicle, make sure no one
is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches.
Vehicle level Setting the raised vehicle level
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels. Select the "Nor-
mal" setting for normal road surfaces and
"Raised" for driving with snow chains or on
particularly poor road surfaces. Your selec-
tion remains stored even if you remove the
key from the ignition lock.
X Start the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is not lit:
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. The vehicle is
raised by 30 mm compared to the normal
level.
The Vehicle rising Vehicle rising message appears in
the multifunction display.
i The message disappears after ten sec-
onds, irrespective of the level reached. If
necessary, the vehicle is raised further. 210
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X
If indicator lamp ;
;is not lit: press but-
ton :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. You have selec-
ted "Comfort mode".
All vehicles except AMG vehicles: the
AIRMATIC COMFORT AIRMATIC COMFORT message appears in
the multifunction display.
AMG vehicles: theAMG Ride Control AMG Ride Control
COMFORT
COMFORT message appears in the multi-
function display.
All vehicles except AMG vehicles: if the
driving speed is higher than 160 km/h, the
vehicle is automatically lowered by 10 mm.
Load compensation The vehicle can compensate differences in
the vehicle level by raising or lowering the
axles. 4MATIC (permanent all-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are per-
manently driven. Together with ESP ®
, it
improves the traction of your vehicle when-
ever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient
grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic con- ditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time, and for staying in the lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
R when pulling away, only depress the accel-
erator pedal as far as is necessary.
R accelerate less when driving
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground or be fully raised. Observe the instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tyres (M+S tyres),with snow
chains if necessary. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It monitors the area
around your vehicle using six sensors in the
front bumper and six sensors in the rear
bumper. PARKTRONIC indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a substi-
tute for your attention to the immediate sur-
roundings. The responsibility for safe
manoeuvring and parking remains with you.
Make sure that there are no persons, animals
or objects in range while manoeuvring and
parking.
! When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects
when they are in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle
or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and
objects which absorb ultrasonic sources.
Ultrasonic sources, such as an automatic
car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes
or a pneumatic drill, could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you:
R switch on the ignition
R shift the transmission to position D,Ror N 212
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Parking tips:
R on narrow roads, drive as closely as possi-
ble past the parking space.
R parking spaces that are littered or over-
grown might be identified or measured
incorrectly.
R parking spaces that are partially occupied
by trailer drawbars might not be identified
as such or be measured incorrectly.
R snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
R pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Y page 214) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
R you can intervene in the steering procedure
to correct it at any time. Active Parking
Assist will then be cancelled.
R when transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you should not use
Active Parking Assist.
R never use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are fitted.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct. This has a direct influence
on the parking characteristics of the vehi-
cle.
Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces
that are:
R parallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
R on straight roads, not bends.
R on the same level as the road, e.g. not on
the pavement.
Detecting parking spaces Objects located above the height range of
Active Parking Assist will not be detected
when the parking space is measured. These
are not taken into account when the parking
procedure is calculated, e.g. overhanging
loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods vehicles. G
WARNING
If there are objects above the detection range:
R Active Park Assist may steer too early
R the vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects
This could cause a collision. There is a risk of
an accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and deactivate Active Parking
Assist.
For further information on the detection
range (Y page 213).
Active Parking Assist does not assist you
parking in spaces at right angles to the direc-
tion of travel if:
R two parking spaces are located directly
next to one another
R the parking space is directly next to a low
obstacle such as a low kerb
R you forward park
Active Parking Assist does not assist you
parking in spaces that are parallel or at right
angles to the direction of travel if:
R the parking space is on a kerb
R the system reads the parking space as
being blocked, for example by foliage or
grass paving blocks
R the area is too small for the vehicle to
manoeuvre into
R the parking space is bordered by an obsta-
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G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the fol-
lowing situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
For further information about ESP ®
, see
(Y page 75).
X Start the engine.
X Press òon the steering wheel to open
the menu list.
X Press :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Press :or9 to select the Assis‐ Assis‐
tance
tance submenu.
X Press ato confirm your selection.
X Press the :or9 button to select
ESP
ESP.
X Press ato confirm.
The current selection appears.
X To activate/deactivate: pressa
again.
ESP ®
is deactivated if the åwarning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up continu-
ously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continu-
ously, ESP ®
is not available due to a malfunc-
tion.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 307).
Observe the information on display messages
(Y page 267). Automatic activation of Night View Assist
Plus
X Press òon the steering wheel to open
the menu list.
X Press :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Press :or9 to select the Assis‐
Assis‐
tance tance submenu.
X Press ato confirm your selection.
X Press the :or9 button to select
Night View Assist
Night View Assist.
X Press ato confirm.
The current selection appears.
X To activate/deactivate: pressa
again.
If Night View Assist Plus automatic activation
is switched on, the night vision image is auto- matically shown in the multifunction display if
an object is detected.
For further information about Night View
Assist Plus (Y page 234).
Activating/deactivating Traffic Sign
Assist
The Traffic Sign Assist Traffic Sign Assist function allows
you to choose whether traffic signs and mes- sages should be displayed in the lower area of
the speedometer in certain conditions.
X Press òon the steering wheel to open
the menu list.
X Press :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
Settingsmenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Press :or9 to select the Assis‐
Assis‐
tance
tance submenu.
X Press ato confirm your selection.
X Press the :or9 button to select
Traffic Sign Assist
Traffic Sign Assist. Menus and submenus
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At temperatures below +7 †, use winter tyres
or all-season tyres. Both are marked with
M+S.
Only winter tyres bearing the isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-
vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions. Only these tyres will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter. These tyres have
been developed specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling charac-
teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tyres you have
fitted.
If you fit M+S tyres that have a lower maxi-
mum permissible speed than that of the vehi-
cle, affix an appropriate warning sign in the
driver's field of vision. This can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Under these circumstances, you should also
restrict the maximum speed of the vehicle
using permanent SPEEDTRONIC so that it
does not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for the M+S tyres (Y page 194).
If you have fitted M+S tyres:
X Check the tyre pressures (Y page 380).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Y page 385).
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor
(Y page 383). Snow chains
G
WARNING
If you have fitted snow chains to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres.
There is a risk of an accident. To avoid hazardous situations:
R never fit snow chains on the front wheels
R fit snow chains to the rear wheels in pairs.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre-
sponding standard of quality.
If you intend to fit snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind:
R snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel-
tyre combinations. Permissible wheel-tyre
combinations (Y page 391).
R only use snow chains if the road surface is
completely snow-covered. Remove the
snow chains as soon as possible when you
come to a road that is not snow-covered.
R local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to fit snow chains.
R do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 km/h.
R on vehicles with AIRMATIC (Y page 210)or
Active Body Control (ABC) (Y page 207),
you must drive at raised vehicle level if
snow chains have been fitted.
R when snow chains are fitted, never use
Active Parking Assist (Y page 215).
You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
(Y page 76)
when pulling away with snow chains fitted.
This way you can allow the wheels to spin in a controlled manner, achieving increased driv-
ing force (cutting action). Winter operation
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vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Avoid
abrupt steering manoeuvres.
The function of the tyre pressure loss warning system is limited or delayed if:
R snow chains are fitted to your vehicle's
tyres.
R road conditions are wintry.
R you are driving on sand or gravel.
R you adopt a very sporty driving style (cor-
nering at high speeds or driving with high
rates of acceleration).
R you are driving with a heavy load (in the
vehicle or on the roof).
Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn-
ing system Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system
if you have:
R changed the tyre pressure
R changed the wheels or tyres
R fitted new wheels or tyres
X Before restarting, make sure that the tyre
pressures are set properly on all four tyres
for the respective operating conditions.
The recommended tyre pressures can be
found in the table on the fuel filler flap.
The tyre pressure loss warning system can only give reliable warnings if you have set
the correct tyre pressure. If an incorrect
tyre pressure is set, these incorrect values
will be monitored.
X Observe the notes in the section on tyre
pressures (Y page 380).
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 161) .
X Press the òbutton on the steering
wheel to call up the list of menus.
X Press 9or: on the steering wheel
to select the Service
Service menu.
X Press the abutton. X
Press 9or: to select Tyre pres‐ Tyre pres‐
sure
sure .
X Press the abutton.
The Run Flat Indicator active
Run Flat Indicator active
Restart
Restart with
withOK
OKmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart: X Press the abutton.
The Tyre pressure now OK?
Tyre pressure now OK? message
appears in the multifunction display.
X Press 9or: to select Yes
Yes .
X Press the abutton.
The Run Flat Indicator restarted
Run Flat Indicator restarted
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure
loss warning system will monitor the set
tyre pressures of all four tyres.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
X Press the %button.
or
X If the Tyre pressure now OK? Tyre pressure now OK? message
appears, press 9or: to select
Cancel
Cancel .
X Press the abutton.
The tyre pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored. Changing a wheel
Flat tyre
You can find information on what to do in the event of a flat tyre in the "Breakdown assis-
tance" section (Y page 358). Information on
driving with MOExtended tyres in the event of a flat tyre can be found under "Breakdown
assistance" (Y page 358). Changing a wheel
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Tyres
S 500 Summer tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/5
0 R18 100 W 5
RA : 245/50 R18 100 W 5, 6 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.3
FA: 245/50 R18 100 W
5
RA: 275/45 R18 103 W 5, 6 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 43.5
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
5
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 36
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 43.5
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
5
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38
7
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 38 7R 20
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
5
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 36
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 43.5
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
5
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 36.5
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 44
FA: 245/40 R20 99 Y XL
5
RA: 275/35 R20 102 Y XL 5, 6 FA: 8.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38
7
RA: 9.5 J x 20 H2 ET 38 7Winter tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S
i5
RA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S i5 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 41
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.3
5
Available as MOExtended tyres.
6 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
7 Only for vehicles with AMG Line equipment (code 950). Wheel and tyre combinations
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