2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class dimensions

Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 463
Summer tires in winter .................. 444
Temperature .................................. 459
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 465
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 465
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 464
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 463
Tire size (data )............................... 471
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 459
Tire tread ....................................... 443
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 465
Total load limit (definition) ............. 465
Traction ......................................... 458
Traction (definition) ....................... 465
Tread wear ..................................... 458
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 458
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 463
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 465
Wheel and tire combination ........... 473
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 463
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 73
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 438
Important safety notes .................. 435
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 435
Installing the towing eye ................ 436
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 438
Removing the towing eye ............... 436
With both axles on the ground ....... 436
With the rear axle raised ................ 437
Towing eye ......................................... 422
Transfer case ..................................... 205
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 437
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 418
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 300 Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 299
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 301
Trunk
Emergency release ........................ 105
Important safety notes .................. 100
Locking separately ......................... 104
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ................................... 104
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................. 101
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................. 102
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ......................................... 101
Power closing .................................. 98
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 352
Obstacle recognition ...................... 100
Opening dimensions ...................... 495
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 495
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 333
Switching on/of f........................... 152
Two-way radio
Windshield (infrared reflective) ...... 401
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 98
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 97 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 381
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 351
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 308
Limited Warranty ............................. 30
Loading .......................................... 453
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 99 Index
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Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 91
Lowering ........................................ 470
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 27
Parking for a long period ................ 223
Pulling away ................................... 192
Raising ........................................... 467
Reporting problems ......................... 29
Securing from rolling away ............ 466
Towing away .................................. 435
Transporting .................................. 437
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 98
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 91
Vehicle data ................................... 495
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 495
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 99
Vehicle Homepage
Data protection .............................. 219
Functions ....................................... 220
General information ....................... 219
Internet connection ....................... 220
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 488
Vehicle level
Active Body Control ABC ............... 244
Display message ............................ 341
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 422
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 305
VIN ...................................................... 488 W
Warning Stickers ........................................... 46
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 358
Brakes ........................................... 357
Check Engine ................................. 363
Coolant .......................................... 364
Distance warning ........................... 367
ESP ®
.............................................. 360
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 361
Fuel tank ........................................ 363
Hybrid system ................................ 366 Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 362
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 50
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 366
Reserve fue
l................................... 363
Restraint system ............................ 362
Seat belt ........................................ 355
Steering ......................................... 369
Tire pressure monitor .................... 368
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 353
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 470
Wheel chock ...................................... 466
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 465
Checking ........................................ 443
Cleaning ......................................... 414
Important safety notes .................. 442
Interchanging/changing ................ 465
Mounting a new whee l................... 470
Mounting a whee l.......................... 466
Removing a whee l.......................... 469
Storing ........................................... 466
Tightening torque ........................... 470
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 471
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 59
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 175
Infrared reflective .......................... 401
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 409
Notes ............................................. 494
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 158
Switching on/of f........................... 157
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 444
Slippery road surfaces ................... 228 22
Index

X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as
it will go to position 1.
The locking knob drops down and the driv- er's door is locked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key (Y page 93).
X Carefully press the protective cap onto the
lock cylinder until it engages and is seated
firmly. Do not pull the door handle when
doing so.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed. Trunk
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i You can limit the opening angle of the
trunk lid in COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions.
i The opening dimensions of the trunk lid
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 495).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the trunk. Observe the loading guidelines
(Y page 372). Obstacle recognition with trunk lid
reversing feature
On vehicles with trunk lid remote closing fea-
ture, the trunk lid is equipped with automatic obstacle recognition with reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or restricts the trunk lid
when automatically opening or closing, this
procedure is stopped. If the trunk lid is stop-
ped during the closing procedure, it will open
again automatically. The automatic obstacle
recognition with reversing feature is only an
aid. It is not a substitute for your attentive-
ness when opening and closing the trunk lid. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
movement
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. 100
TrunkOpening and closing

!
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i The opening dimensions of the trunk lid
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 495).
Opening You can open the trunk lid automatically
using the SmartKey or the handle in the trunk
lid.
X Press and hold the Fbutton on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid opens.
or
X If the trunk lid is unlocked, pull the trunk lid
handle and let it go again immediately.
Closing You can close the trunk lid automatically
using the SmartKey or the closing button in
the trunk lid. X
Press and release closing button :on the
trunk lid.
or X If the SmartKey is located in the immediate
vicinity of the vehicle: press the Fbut-
ton on the SmartKey.
You can release the button as soon as the
trunk lid starts to close.
X To stop the closing process:
R Press the Fbutton on the SmartKey,
or
R Pull the trunk lid handle, or R
Press closing button :or locking but-
ton ;on the trunk lid, or
R Press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door, or
R In vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS:
kick into the sensor detection range
under the bumper with your foot.
i If the
F button on the SmartKey is
pressed or HANDS-FREE ACCESS is initi-
ated after the closing process is stopped,
the trunk lid opens.
Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing
feature and KEYLESS-GO: when all the
doors are closed, you can simultaneously
close the trunk lid and lock the vehicle. The
key must be located to the rear of the vehicle.
X Press and release locking button ;on the
trunk lid.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected outside
the vehicle, the trunk lid closes and the
vehicle locks.
i If KEYLESS-GO detects a SmartKey in the
trunk, the trunk lid opens again after it is
closed.
If KEYLESS-GO detects a second SmartKey outside the vehicle, the trunk lid remains
closed. HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The vehicle's exhaust system may be very hot. You could burn yourself by touching the
exhaust system if you use HANDS-FREE
ACCESS. There is a risk of injury. Always
ensure that you only make the kicking move-
ment within the detection range of sensors. 102
TrunkOpening and closing

close. Repeat the leg movement more
quickly if this occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
R kick with your leg in the sensor detection
range :under the bumper or
R pull the handle on the outside of the trunk
lid or
R press the closing button in the trunk lid or
R press the Fbutton on the SmartKey
If the trunk lid closing procedure has been
stopped:
R move your foot under the bumper again and
the trunk lid will open.
If the trunk lid opening procedure has been
stopped:
R move your foot under the bumper again and
the trunk lid will close. Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the trunk lid. More-
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area
during the closing process. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R press the Fbutton on the SmartKey.
R pull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
R press the closing or locking button on the
trunk lid.
R pull the trunk lid handle. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i The opening dimensions of the trunk lid
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 495).
Opening and closing You can open and close the trunk lid from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
X To open: pull remote operating switch for
trunk lid :until the trunk lid opens.
X To close: press remote operating switch
for trunk lid :until the trunk lid is com-
pletely closed. Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened. 104
TrunkOpening and closing

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 29). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tires with those
that fulfill the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to use the
correct:
R designation
R model
When replacing tires, make sure to use the
correct:
R designation
R manufacturer
R model G
WARNING
A flat tire severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with a flat tire.
R immediately replace the flat tire with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Tires with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tires (tires with
run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or that are not
being used correctly can impair operating
safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and inquire about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tires for your vehicle can be found in the "Wheel/tire combinations" section
(Y page 471).
Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
R on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard on the B-pillar (Y page 453)
R on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
flap (Y page 207)
R under "Tire pressure" (Y page 445) Operation
Information on driving
If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate that the wheels or tires are damaged. If you sus-
pect that a tire is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible to check the wheels and tires for
damage. Hidden tire damage could also be
causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tires and wheels checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. 442
OperationWheels and tires

i
The specifications on the sample Tire and
Loading Information placard and tire pres-
sure tables are examples. Tire pressure
specifications are vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data shown here. The tire pressure specifications that are valid for
your vehicle can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information placard and tire pres-
sure table on the vehicle.
General notes The recommended tire pressures for the tires
mounted at the factory can be found on the
labels described here.
Further information on tire pressures can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Tire and Loading Information placard :
Recommended tire pressures
The Tire and Loading Information placard is
on the B-pillar on the driver's side
(Y page 453).
The Tire and Loading Information placard con-
tains the recommended tire pressures for
cold tires. The recommended tire pressures
are valid for the maximum permissible load
and up to the maximum permissible vehicle
speed.
Tire pressure table The tire pressure table is on the inside of the
fuel filler flap. Example: tire pressure table for all tires permitted
for this vehicle by the factory
The tire pressure table contains the recom-
mended pressures for cold tires for various
operating conditions, i.e. differing load and
speed conditions. Example: tire pressure table with tire dimensions
If a tire size precedes a tire pressure, the tirepressure information following is only valid
for that tire size. The load conditions "partially
laden" and "fully laden" are defined in the
table for different numbers of occupants and
amounts of luggage. The actual number of
seats may differ. 446
Tire pressureWheels and tires

Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent the tire from
coming loose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 5 lbs (2.3 kg). These
optional extras, such as high-performance
brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-
performance battery, are not included in the
curb weight and the weight of the accesso-
ries.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus identifythe purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire
type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are dis-
tributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread is level with the bars, the wear limit of áin
(1.6 mm) has been reached. Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Nominal load and luggage load plus 68 kg
(150 lbs) multiplied by the number of seats in
the vehicle. Changing a wheel
Flat tire
The "Breakdown assistance" section
(Y page 423 )contains information and notes
on how to deal with a flat tire. Information on
driving with MOExtended tires in the event of
a flat tire can be found under "MOExtended
tires (tires with run-flat characteristics"
(Y page 423). Rotating the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tires have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tires are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used
near the valve. This could damage the elec- tronic components.
Only have tires changed at a qualified spe-cialist workshop.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(Y page 466).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tires
differ, depending on the operating conditions. Changing a wheel
465Wheels and tires Z