2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS COUPE steering wheel

X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 161).
X Press button =for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button ;to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear wheel and the kerb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving posi-
tion after approximately ten seconds.
Using the memory button
You can set the front-passenger side exterior
mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. This setting can be stored using memory but-
ton M:.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 161).
X Press button =for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Use adjustment button ;to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear wheel and the kerb.
X Press memory button M: and one of the
arrows on adjustment button ;within
three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up a stored parking position X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 161).
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button =.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of
15 km/h
R about ten seconds after you have disen-
gaged reverse gear
R if you press button ?for the exterior mir-
ror on the driver's side Memory function
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, the adjustments could
cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There
is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side while the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped. G
WARNING
If children activate the memory function, they
could become trapped, especially if they are
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The memory function can be used at any time,
e.g. even when the key isn't in the ignition
lock. 122
Memory functionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Storing settings
With the memory function, you can store up
to three different settings, e.g. for three dif-
ferent people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
R seat, backrest, head restraint position and
contour of the backrest in the lumbar
region
R active multicontour seat: side bolsters of
the backrest, shoulder of the backrest, con-
tour of the backrest, dynamic function level
R seat heating: distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and backrest
R driver's side: position of the exterior mir-
rors on the driver's and front-passenger
sides
R position of the head-up display X
Adjust the seat accordingly (Y page 110).
X On the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (Y page 116) and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 120).
X Press memory button Mand then press
storage position button 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected pre- set position. A tone sounds when the set-
tings have been completed. Calling up a stored setting
X Press and hold the relevant storage posi-
tion button 1,2or 3until the: R
seat
R steering wheel
R exterior mirrors
R head-up display
are in the stored position.
i If you release the storage position button,
the seat, steering wheel and mirror setting
functions stop immediately. The multicon-
tour seat setting or the 4-way lumbar sup-
port is still carried out. Memory function
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only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps switch on auto-
matically if:
R an airbag is deployed or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 70 km/h and comes to a
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of
above 10 km/ha gain after a full brake appli-
cation.
The hazard warning lamps continue to oper-
ate even if the ignition is switched off. Intelligent Light System
General notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that
adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit
the prevailing driving and weather conditions.
It offers advanced functions for improved illu-
mination of the road surface, e.g. depending
on the vehicle speed or weather conditions.
The system includes the active light function, cornering light function, motorway mode and
extended range foglamps. The system is only active when it is dark.
You can activate or deactivate the "Intelligent
Light System" function using the on-board
computer (Y page 262). Active light function The active light function is a system that
moves the headlamps according to the steer-
ing movements of the front wheels. In this
way, relevant areas remain illuminated while
you are driving. This allows you to recognise
pedestrians, cyclists and animals.
Active: when the lights are switched on
Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better vis-
ibility in tight bends, for example. It can only
be activated when the dipped-beam head-
lamps are switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h
and switch on the turn signal or turn the
steering wheel
R if you are driving at speeds between
40 km/ha nd 70 km/h and turn the steer-
ing wheel Exterior lighting
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G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Do not warm up the engine when the vehi-
cle is stationary. Drive off immediately.
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at full throttle until the engine has reached its
operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
at low engine
oil temperatures (below +20 †), the maxi-
mum engine speed is restricted in order to
protect the engine. To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation,
avoid driving at full throttle when the
engine is cold. Key positions
Key g
To remove the key
1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the engine
If the key does not belong to the vehicle, it can still be turned in the ignition lock. However,
the ignition will not be switched on. The
engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button General notes
All vehicles are equipped with a removable
Start/Stop button.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock and the key must be in the vehi-
cle.
When you insert the Start/Stop button into
the ignition lock, the system needs approx-
imately two seconds recognition time. You
can then use the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
key positions in the ignition lock. This is only Driving
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The program selector button influences:
R the drive program (Y page 174)
R the engine management
On Mercedes-AMG vehicles, drive program E
is called drive program C.
The automatic transmission switches to auto-
matic drive program E(drive program Cin
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) E
Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport Sporty driving style
You can also activate manual drive program
M
using the steering wheel gearshift paddles
(Y page 175). In manual drive program M,
you can briefly change gear yourself by using
the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles C
Controlled
Efficiency Comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport Sporty driving style
M
Manual Manual gearshifting
Permanent drive program
Mis only available
for Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
Further information about permanent drive
program M(Y page 176).
You can also activate manual drive program
M using the steering wheel gearshift paddles
(Y page 175). In manual drive program M,
you can briefly change gear yourself by using
the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
For further information on the automatic drive program, see (Y page 174). Steering wheel gearshift paddles
You can activate manual drive program
Min
the E(C in AMG vehicles) and Sautomatic
drive programs using steering wheel gearshift paddles :and ;(Ypage 175). In manual
drive program M, you can briefly change gear
yourself by using the steering wheel gearshift
paddles.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: you can also acti-
vate manual drive program Mwith the pro-
gram selector button (Y page 176). In man-
ual drive program M, you can permanently
change gear yourself by using the steering
wheel gearshift paddles. Automatic drive program
Automatic drive program E Drive program
E(drive program Con
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) is characterised by
the following:
R comfort-oriented engine settings.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner.
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
R the vehicle having improved driving stabil-
ity, for example on slippery road surfaces.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being 174
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driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin.
Automatic drive program S Drive program
Sis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R sporty engine settings
R the vehicle pulling away in first gear.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
later.
R as a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos-sibly being higher.
Manual drive program M General notes
In this drive program, you can briefly change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel
gearshift paddles. The transmission must be
in position
D.
You can activate manual drive program Min
the E(C in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) and S
automatic drive programs.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: as well as tempo-
rary drive program M, you can also activate
permanent drive program M. Further infor-
mation about permanent drive program M
(Y page 176).
Activating
X Shift the transmission to position D.
X Pull the left or right steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 174).
Manual drive program Mis temporarily acti-
vated.
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles:) M and the selected gear appear
in the multifunction display.
Shifting gears
If you pull on the left or right-hand steering
wheel gearshift paddle, the automatic trans-
mission switches to manual drive program M
for a limited amount of time. Depending on which gearshift paddle is pulled, the auto-
matic transmission immediately shifts into
the next gear up or down, if permitted.
X To shift up: pull the right-hand steering
wheel gearshift paddle (Y page 174).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
If the maximum engine speed on the cur-
rently engaged gear is reached and you
continue to accelerate, the automatic
transmission automatically shifts up in
order to prevent engine damage.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the automatic
transmission will not shift up to the next
gear when the engine speed is very low.
X To shift down: pull on the left-hand steer-
ing wheel gearshift paddle (Y page 174).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine speed when shifting down, the automatic
transmission protects against engine dam- age by not shifting down.
Automatic downshifting occurs when
coasting.
Gearshift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec- ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
X Shift to recommended gear ;according
to gearshift recommendation :when
shown in the multifunction display of the
instrument cluster. Automatic transmission
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Deactivating
If you have activated manual drive program
M, it will remain active for a certain amount of
time. Under certain conditions the minimum
amount of time is extended, e.g. in the case of lateral acceleration, during an overrun phase or when driving on steep terrain.
When manual drive program Mis deactivated,
the automatic transmission shifts into the
automatic drive program that was last selec-
ted.
You can also deactivate manual drive pro-
gram Myourself:
X Pull on the right-hand steering wheel gear-
shift paddle and hold it in place
(Y page 174).
or
X Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
transmission position.
or
X Use the program selector button to change
the drive program (Y page 173).
Manual drive program Mis deactivated.
The automatic transmission switches to
the previously activated drive program E
(drive program Con Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) or S. Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles)
General notes In this drive program, you can permanently
change gear yourself by using the steering
wheel gearshift paddles. The transmission
must be in position
D.
Manual drive program Mdiffers from drive
program Swith regard to spontaneity,
responsiveness and the smoothness of the
gear changes.
As well as this permanent drive program M,
you can also activate temporary drive pro-
gram M(Y page 175). Activating the manual drive program In manual drive program
M, you can change
gear yourself using the steering wheel gear-
shift paddles if the transmission is in position
D. The current drive program and the engaged
gear are shown in the multifunction display.
X Press the program selector button
(Y page 173) repeatedly until Mappears in
the multifunction display.
Upshifting !
In manual gearshift program
M, the auto-
matic transmission does not shift up auto-
matically even when the engine limiting
speed for the current gear is reached.
When the engine limiting speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine
from overrevving. You must make sure that the engine speed does not reach the red
area of the rev counter. Otherwise, there is
a risk of engine damage. :
Gear indicator
; Upshift indicator
Before the engine speed reaches the red area, an upshift indicator will be shown in the mul-
tifunction display.
X When message ;appears in the multi-
function display, pull on the right-hand
steering wheel gearshift paddle. 176
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rking

Downshifting
X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 174).
The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear if this is permissible.
Maximum acceleration
X Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle until the transmission selects the
optimum gear for the current speed.
If you slow down or stop without shifting
down, the automatic transmission automati-
cally shifts down.
Deactivating the manual drive program X
Press the program selector button
(Y page 173) repeatedly until Cor S
appears in the multifunction display. Automatic transmission
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