2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS COUPE automatic transmission

AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ............................ .210
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 80
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 80
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 80
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film ................................... .336
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 187
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 318
Ashtray ............................................... 324
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .257
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .258
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .344
Hiding a service message .............. 344
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 344
Service message ............................ 344
Special service requirements ......... 345
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 80
Function .......................................... .80
Switching off the alarm .................... 80
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 261
Display message ............................ 287
Function/note s............................. 228
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 282
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 166
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 165 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 279
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 52
Problems ......................................... 56
System self-test ............................... 55
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 127
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 173
Automatic drive program ............... 174
Changing gear ............................... 173
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 169
Display message ............................ 297
Driving tips .................................... 173
Emergency running mode .............. 178
Engaging drive position .................. 171
Engaging neutral ............................ 170
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 170
Engaging reverse gear ................... 170
Engaging the park position ............ 170
Kickdown ....................................... 173
Manual drive progra m.................... 175
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 176
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 265
Overview ........................................ 169
Problem (fault) ............................... 178
Program selector button ................ 173
Pulling away ................................... 164
Starting the engine ........................ 163
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 174
Transmission position display ........ 171
Transmission positions .................. 172
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 178
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 299
Heater booster function ................. 153
Important safety notes .................. 149
Problem (display message) ............ 155
Remote control .............................. 151
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 150 Index
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Convenience opening feature
.......... 100
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ...........................146
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 342
Display message ............................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 409
Temperature gauge ........................ 245
Warning lamp ................................. 310
Coolbox .............................................. 326
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 280
Function/notes ............................ .129
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 133
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 207
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............77
Cruise control
Calling up the speed last store d.... 190
Cruise control lever ....................... 189
Deactivating ................................... 191
Display message ............................ 293
Driving system ............................... 189
General notes ................................ 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 189
Selecting ........................................ 190
Setting a speed .............................. 191
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 190
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 322
Important safety notes .................. 322
Rear compartment ......................... 323 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 254
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 282 Function/note
s............................. 127
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital speedometer ......................... 251
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 280
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 126
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 263
Switching on/of f........................... 127
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 169
Display
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving system s............................. 287
Display messages
ASSYST PLU S................................ 344
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 266
Engine ............................................ 283
General information ....................... 266
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 266
Introduction ................................... 266
Key ................................................ 301
Lights ............................................. 280
Safety systems .............................. 267
Tyres .............................................. 295
Vehicle ........................................... 297
Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 73
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 312
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 196
Activation conditions ..................... 196
Cruise control lever ....................... 196
Deactivating ................................... 201
Display message ............................ 291
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 200 Driving tip s.................................... 202
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 197
Function/note s............................. 194
Important safety notes .................. 195
Selecting ........................................ 196 8
Index

Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 200
Setting the speed .......................... 199
Stopping ........................................ 199
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 203
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 92
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 85
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 299
Emergency locking ........................... 93
Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening (from the inside) ................ 91
Power closing .................................. 92
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 174
Manual ........................................... 175
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 176
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 345
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 126
Driving Assistance package ............. 236
Driving on flooded roads .................. 187
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 71
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 72
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 70
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 75
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 70
Distance warning function ............... 73
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 69
Overview .......................................... 69 PRE-SAFE
®
Brake ............................. 77
Driving system
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 203
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 224
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 236
Active Body Control ABC ............... 207
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 239
Active Parking Assist ..................... 215
AIRMATIC ...................................... 210
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 228
Cruise control ................................ 189
Display message ............................ 287
Distronic Plus ................................ 194
Driving Assistance packag e........... 236
HOLD function ............................... 205
Night View Assist Plus ................... 232
PARKTRONIC ................................. 212
Reversing camera .......................... 220
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 191
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 230
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 187
Aquaplaning ................................... 187
Automatic transmission ................. 173
Brakes ........................................... 186
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 202
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Driving in winter ............................. 188
Driving on flooded roads ................ 187
Driving on wet roads ...................... 187
General .......................................... 184
Icy road surfaces ........................... 188
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 186
New brake disks ............................ 186
New brake pads/linings ................ 186
Running-in tips ............................... 160
Snow chains .................................. 379
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 186
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 126
The first 1500 km .......................... 160
Wet road surface ........................... 186
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 255 Index
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Parking brake
Display message ............................2 70
Electric parking brake .................... 183
Warning lamp ................................. 309
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 281
Switching on/off ........................... 128
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 214
Driving system ............................... 212
Function/notes ............................ .212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Problem (fault) ............................... 215
Sensor range ................................. 213
Warning displa y............................. 214
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 279
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 279
Pedestrian protection
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 338
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 147
Perfume via l................................... 147
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Petrol .................................................. 405
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 69
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 352
Power closing ...................................... 92
Power socket
Boot ............................................... 326
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 274
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 260
Display message ............................ 274
Function/note s................................ 77
Important safety notes .................... 78
Warning lamp ................................. 312 PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 274
Operation ......................................... 59
Program selector button .................. 173
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 80
Immobiliser ...................................... 80
Interior motion sensor ..................... 81
Tow-away protection ........................ 81
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 164
General notes ................................ 164
Hill start assist ............................... 164 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26 R
Radiator cover ................................... 340
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 253
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 132
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 157
Stowage compartment .................. 318
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 281
Switching on/of f........................... 127
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 40
Rear window blind ............................ 324
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 146
Switching on/of f........................... 145
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 4816
Index

Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 123
Cleaning the cover ........................ .352
Correct driver's seat position ....... .108
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 118
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 112
Important safety notes .................. 109
Seat heating .................................. 113
Seat heating problem .................... 115
Seat ventilation .............................. 115
Seat ventilation problem ................ 116
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 123
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 113
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off ................................................. .115
Section
Wheels and tyres ........................... 376
Securing a load
see Stowage space
Securing luggage ............................... 321
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 352
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 349
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .258
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 408
Coolant (engine) ............................ 409
Engine oil ....................................... 407
Fuel ................................................ 405
Important safety notes .................. 404
Washer fluid ................................... 409
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 264
On-board computer ....................... 258
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 265
Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 127 Side windows
Convenience closing ..................... .101
Convenience opening .................... 100
Important safety notes .................... 99
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 101
Reversing feature ............................ .99
Sidebag ................................................ 50
Skibag ................................................ 319
Snow chains ...................................... 379
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 325
General notes ................................ 325
Rear compartment .........................3 25
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Spectacles compartment ................. 317
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 264
Digital ............................................ 251
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Selecting a display unit .................. 263
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 194
Display message ............................ 293
Function/notes ............................ .191
General notes ................................ 191
Important safety notes .................. 192
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 192
Permanent ..................................... 194
Selecting ........................................ 192
Setting the spee d.......................... 193
Storing the current speed .............. 193
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 193
Switching to passive ...................... 193
Variable ......................................... 192
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 161
Key positions ................................. 162
Removing ....................................... 163
Starting the engine ........................ 164 18
Index

TIREFIT kit
.......................................... 359
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 361
Tyre pressure reache d................... 361
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Total distance recorder .................... 249
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 81
Deactivating ..................................... 81
Function ........................................... 81
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 372
Important safety notes .................. 369
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 369
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 372
Transporting the vehicle ................ 371
With the rear axle raised ................ 371
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 370
Removing the towing eye ............... 371
With both axles on the ground ....... 371
Towing eye ......................................... 357
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 231
Display message ............................ 291
Function/note s............................. 230
Important safety notes .................. 230
Instrument cluster display ............. 231
Switching on/of f........................... 259
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 371
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 352
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 250
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 249
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 251
Turn signals
Switching on/of f........................... 128
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 255
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 402
Installation ..................................... 402
Transmission output (maximum) .... 402 Windscreen (infrared reflective) ..... 336
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 381
Display message ............................ 295
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 361
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 361
Recommended ............................... 380
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 384
Important safety notes .................. 384
Restarting ...................................... 385
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 382
Function/note s............................. 381
General notes ................................ 381
Important safety notes .................. 381
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 384
Restarting ...................................... 383
Warning lamp ................................. 313
Warning message .......................... 383
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 385
Checking ........................................ 377
Direction of rotation ...................... 386
Display message ............................ 295
General notes ................................ 391
Important safety notes .................. 376
Information on driving .................... 376
MOExtended tyre s......................... 378
Replacing ....................................... 386
Service life ..................................... 377
Snow chains .................................. 379
Storing ........................................... 386
Summer tyres in winter ................. 378
Tyre size (data ).............................. 391
Tyre tread ...................................... 377
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 393
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 93 20
Index

PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS takes the following meas-
ures depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R if the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat
belts are pre-tensioned
R if the radar sensor system detects that a
rear-end collision is imminent:
- the rear hazard warning lamps are acti-
vated and flash at a higher frequency
- the brake pressure is increased if the
driver applies the brakes when the vehi-
cle is stationary
- the seat belts are pre-tensioned
The PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS braking application is
cancelled:
R if the accelerator pedal is depressed when
a gear is engaged
R if the risk of a collision passes or is no lon-
ger detected
R if DISTRONIC PLUS indicates an intention
to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, the original settings
are restored. Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
R the hazard warning lamps are activated
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R the electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised
R the engine is switched off and the fuel sup-
ply is cut off
R vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call system: automatic emergency
call Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install a child restraint system on a
rear seat. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the
vehicle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child.
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes in this section in addition to
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions.
R always pay attention to the instructions
and safety notes on the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system (Y page 51). G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P
R start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is 60
Children in the vehicleSafety

With the help of Adaptive Brake Assist, the
distance warning signal can detect obstacles
that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
If Adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of col-
lision with the vehicle in front, it calculates
the braking force necessary to avoid a colli-
sion. If you apply the brakes forcefully, Adap-
tive Brake Assist will automatically increase
the braking force to a level suitable for the
traffic conditions.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
R you release the brake pedal
R there is no longer any danger of a collision
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
If Adaptive Brake Assist demands particularly high braking force, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are activa-
ted simultaneously.
Up to a speed of approximately 250 km/h,
Adaptive Brake Assist is capable of reacting
to moving objects that have already been
detected as such at least once over the period of observation.
Up to a speed of approximately 70 km/h,
Adaptive Brake Assist reacts to stationary
obstacles. Adaptive brake lights
The adaptive brake lights warn following traf- fic in an emergency braking situation:
R by flashing brake lamps
R the hazard warning lamps are activated
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS
or BAS PLUS, the brake lamps flash rapidly. In this way, traffic travelling behind you is
warned in an even more noticeable manner. If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warn-
ing lamps are activated automatically. If the
brakes are applied again, the brake lamps
light up continuously. The hazard warning
lamps switch off automatically if you travel
faster than 10 km/h. You can also switch off the hazard warning lamps using the hazard
warning button (Y page 128). ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 69).
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tyres
and the road surface.
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilise the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP ®
assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilise the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 69).
ETS traction control is part of ESP ®
. On vehi-
cles with 4MATIC, 4ETS is a component of
ESP ®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is trans-
ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you deacti-
vate ESP ®
. Driving safety systems
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