2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class heating

Hybrid system
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Possible causes/consequences and
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Vehicle Opera‐ Vehicle Opera‐
tional Switch the tional Switch the
Ignition Off Ignition Off
Before Exiting Before Exiting PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles only:
You are exiting the vehicle when it is in a ready-to-drive state. The
READY indicator in the multifunction display is on. A warning tone also sounds.
Please note the following: The electrical consumers are supplied
by the 12 V battery. If the vehicle is left in a ready-to-drive state foran extended period, it will switch off once the 12 V battery is
almost empty. It will then only be possible to start the vehicle using
a second battery (jump-starting).
If you leave the vehicle:
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 220).
X Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
If you do not leave the vehicle: X Switch off the electrical consumers, e.g. automatic climate con-
trol, seat heating. i
Change Change
the
thecurrent
current
drive program
drive program
before changing before changing
the operating the operating
mode. mode. orExit man‐
Exit man‐
ual drive program
ual drive program
M before changing M before changing
the the operating
operating mode.
mode. PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles only:
You have attempted to change the operating mode when in auto- matic drive program Sor manual drive program M.
X Select drive program Eor E+ (Ypage 285).
X Select the preferred operating mode HYBRID,E-MODE orE-
SAVE (Ypage 280). Only E-MODE Avail‐
Only E-MODE Avail‐
able able
Power
Power Limited
Limited
Refuel Immediately
Refuel Immediately PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles only:
The fuel tank has been run dry and the combustion engine has
been switched off.
A warning tone also sounds.
The vehicle will be powered by electrical energy only. Performance
is restricted and the vehicle may accelerate more slowly than nor-
mal.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail.
In the "Total range and electric range" menu, you can display the
approximate range of the vehicle (Y page 284).340
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

!
Make sure that the cup holder insert has
been inserted into the recess correctly.
Otherwise, the wooden trim on the rear
seat armrest could be damaged. X
To install the insert: make sure that
base ;of the cup holder is in the upper
position.
X Place the cup holder insert into the recess
in the rear seat armrest such that button :
is facing forwards.
X Press the cup holder insert down.
X Press outer ring =of the cup holder insert,
until the cup holder insert engages audibly.
Temperature controlled cup holder in
the rear compartment Example: Sedan
: Cup holder
; Switch
The temperature-controlled cup holder can
be used to keep cold drinks cool and warm
drinks warm. When you use the warming function, the
metal insert of the cup holder is heated.
Therefore, do not touch the cup holder insert.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
X To switch on the cooling function: press
and hold button ;until the blue indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch on the heating function: press
and hold button ;until the red indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch off the function: press and hold
button ;until the indicator lamp on the
button goes out.
The rubber mat can be removed for cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Do not use hard or sharp objects to clean thecup holder. Use only a soft cloth to clean it. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. :
Mirror light
; Bracket
= Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket 380
FeaturesStowage and features

Rear-compartment ashtray
The ashtray is located in the stowage com-
partment in the rear door. To use it, you can
place it in a cup holder or hold it in your hand.
X Remove the ashtray from retainer :in the
rear door.
X To open: fold lid;upwards.
X To close: press lid;downwards.
If you are not using the ashtray, close it and
place it in the retainer in the rear door. Cigarette lighter
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit. Cigarette lighter in the front compart-
ment
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
X To open: briefly press marking =.
Stowage compartment ;opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: press stowage compartment ;
closed until it locks.
Cigarette lighter in the rear compart-
ment Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electri-
cally adjustable rear seats Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment
System
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
X To open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens. Features
383Stowage and features Z

X
Press in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: press cover ;closed until it
locks. Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
X To open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: press cover ;closed until it
locks.
Vehicles with individual seats in the rear Example: Sedan X
Press lid :of the socket compartment
briefly.
The socket compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the
sockets is automatically cut. This ensures
that there is sufficient power to start the
engine.
Socket in the front-compartment center console X
To open: briefly press marking =.
Stowage compartment :opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
X To close: press stowage compartment :
closed until it locks. 384
FeaturesStowage and features

After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-
age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC
PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-
ing or other similar situations:
R when towing the vehicle
R in the car wash
! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
! Make sure that:
R the side windows and the sliding sunroof
are fully closed.
R the ventilation/heating is switched off
(the OFF button has been pressed).
R the windshield wiper switch is at position
0.
R the 360° camera or rear view camera is
switched off.
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
! If the SmartKey is within the rear detec-
tion range of KEYLESS-GO, the following
situations, for example, could lead to the
unintentional opening of the trunk:
R using a car wash
R using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle.
! Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion is in neutral position Nwhen washing
your vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
R Operating with the SmartKey:
Do not remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock. Do not open the driver's
door when the engine is switched off or
at very low speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission position
Dor Rthe auto-
matic transmission will automatically
switch to park position Pand block the
wheels.
R Operating with the Start/Stop button:
Do not open the driver's door when the
engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position Dor Rthe automatic transmis-
sion will automatically switch to park
position Pand block the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position N
neutral:
Operating with the SmartKey:
X Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift to neutral N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake, if nec-
essary.
X Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
Key in the ignition lock.
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
X Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Engage park position P.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Remove Start/Stop button from ignition
lock (Y page 189).
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift to neutral N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake, if nec-
essary.
X Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
Key in the ignition lock. 412
CareMaintenance and care

covers. If used often, these can damage the
cover.
Note that regular care is essential to ensure
that the appearance and comfort of the cov-
ers is retained over time.
Genuine leather seat covers
! To retain the natural appearance of the
leather, observe the following cleaning
instructions:
R Clean genuine leather covers carefully
with a damp cloth and then wipe the cov- ers down with a dry cloth.
R Make sure that the leather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise
become rough and cracked.
R Only use leather care agents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from a quali- fied specialist workshop.
Leather is a natural product.
It exhibits natural surface characteristics, for
example:
R differences in the texture
R marks caused by growth and injury
R slight nuances of color
These are characteristics of leather and not
material defects.
Seat covers of other materials
! Observe the following when cleaning:
R clean artificial leather covers with a cloth
moistened with a solution containing 1% detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid).
R clean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth
moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid). Rub
carefully and always wipe entire seat sec- tions to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave
the seat to dry afterwards. Cleaning
results depend on the type of dirt and
how long it has been there.
R clean DINAMICA covers with a damp
cloth. Make sure that you wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible
lines.
Cleaning the seat belts G
WARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event of an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
! Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by heating at temperatures above 176 ‡
(80 †) or in direct sunlight.
X Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu-
tion.
Cleaning the headliner and carpets X
Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush
or dry shampoo.
X Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean-
ing agents recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Care
419Maintenance and care Z

accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other identifications, for example:
R 0 W-30
R 5 W-30
R 5 W-40 Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel. Tank capacity Model Total capacity
Plug-in hybrid vehicles
16.6 US gal
(63.0 l) All other models
21.1 US gal
(80.0 l) Model Of which
reserve AMG vehicles
Approx.
3.2 US gal (12.0 l) All other models
Approx.
2.1 US gal (8.0 l) Gasoline
Fuel grade
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the igni- tion if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notify a quali-
fied specialist workshop and have the fuel
tank and fuel lines drained completely.
! Only refuel using unleaded premium
grade gasoline with at least 91 AKI/
95 RON.
! Only use the fuel recommended. Operat-
ing the vehicle with other fuels can lead to
engine failure.
! Do not use the following:
R E85 (gasoline with 85% ethanol)
R E100 (100% ethanol)
R M15 (gasoline with 15% methanol)
R M30 (gasoline with 30% methanol)
R M85 (gasoline with 85% methanol)
R M100 (100% methanol) 490
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling brake fluid
(Y page 489).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found in the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g.
on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating. i
Have the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to -35 ‡(-37 †), the boiling point of the cool-
ant during operation is approximately 266 ‡
(130 †).
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra- tion in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡(-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
do wn to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accord-
ance with
MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1
.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
i The coolant is checked with every main-
tenance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Filling capacities Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
Model Capacity
S 400 4MATIC
13.0 US qt (12.3 l)
S 600
S 600 MAYBACH
15.7 US qt (14.9 l)Service products and filling capacities
493Technical data Z