2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class lights

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 24 At a glance
........................................... 33 Safety
................................................... 45 Opening and closing
...........................89 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..119 Lights and windshield wipers
..........149 Climate control
................................. 163 Driving and parking
..........................187 On-board computer and displays
....293 Stowage and features
......................371 Maintenance and care
......................403 Roadside Assistance
........................421 Wheels and tires
............................... 441 Technical data
................................... 487 Contents
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Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 374
Ashtray .............................................. .382
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .307
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .308
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .410
Hiding a service message .............. 410
Notes ............................................. 410
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 410
Service message ............................ 410
Special service requirements ......... 411
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 86
Function .......................................... .86
Switching off the alarm .................... 86
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 310
Display message ............................ 341
Function/note s............................. 264
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 335
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 411
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 194
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 193
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 150
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 200
Automatic drive program ............... 202
Changing gear ............................... 200
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 197
Display message ............................ 351
Driving tips .................................... 200
Emergency running mode .............. 205
Engaging drive position .................. 198 Engaging neutral ............................ 198
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 197
Engaging reverse gear ................... 197
Engaging the park position ............ 197
Kickdown ....................................... 200
Manual drive progra m.................... 202
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 203
Overview ........................................ 197
Problem (malfunction) ................... 205
Program selector button ................ 200
Pulling away ................................... 192
Starting the engine ........................ 192
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 201
Transmission position display ........ 199
Transmission positions .................. 199
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 205 B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 77
BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/note s................................ 77
Important safety notes .................... 78
Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 94
Important safety notes .................... 93
Replacing ......................................... 94
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 430
Display message ............................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 427
Jump starting ................................. 432
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt bag ................................................ 53
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 324
Note s............................................. 492 Index
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Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 334
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 48
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 81
BAS .................................................. 77
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 77
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 492
Display message ............................ 317
EBD .................................................. 83
High-performance brake system .... 227
Hill start assist ............................... 192
HOLD function ............................... 242
Important safety notes .................. 226
Maintenance .................................. 226
Parking brake ................................ 222
RBS warning lamp .......................... 366
Recuperative Brake System ............. 48
Riding tips ...................................... 226
Warning lamp ................................. 357
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 37
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 295C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey Care
360° camera ................................. 416
Car wash ........................................ 411
Carpets .......................................... 419
Display ........................................... 417
Exhaust pipe .................................. 417
Exterior lights ................................ 415
Gear or selector lever .................... 418
Interior ........................................... 417
Matte finish ................................... 414
Night View Assist Plus ................... 417
Note s............................................. 411
Paint .............................................. 413
Plastic trim .................................... 418
Power washer ................................ 413
Rear view camera .......................... 416
Roof lining ...................................... 419
Seat belt ........................................ 419
Seat cove r..................................... 418
Sensors ......................................... 415
Steering wheel ............................... 418
Trim pieces .................................... 418
Washing by hand ........................... 413
Wheels ........................................... 414
Windows ........................................ 415
Wiper blades .................................. 415
Wooden trim .................................. 418
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 304
Center console
Overview .......................................... 39
Stowage space .............................. 373
Center console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 375
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 91
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connecting .................................... 214
Controls ......................................... 213
Important safety notes .................. 212
Indicator lamp ................................ 214
Removing ....................................... 215
Storing ........................................... 212
Warming up ................................... 211 6
Index

Warning lamp ................................. 364
Coolbox ..............................................3 88
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 333
Function/notes ............................ .153
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 156
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 244
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............83
Cruise control
Cruise control leve r .......................230
Deactivating ................................... 231
Display message ............................ 347
Driving system ............................... 229
Function/notes ............................ .229
Important safety notes .................. 229
Setting a speed .............................. 231
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 230
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 378
Important safety notes .................. 378
Rear compartment ......................... 379
Temperature controlled ................. 380
Cushion air bags .................................. 59
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 335
Function/notes ............................ .150
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 312
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Diagnostics connection ......................28
Digital speedometer .........................301
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 197 Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 410
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 316
Driving systems ............................ .341
Engine ............................................ 336
General notes ................................ 316
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 316
Hybrid system ................................ 340
Introduction ................................... 316
Lights ............................................. 333
Safety systems .............................. 317
SmartKey ....................................... 354
Tires ............................................... 348
Vehicle .......................................... .351
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 367
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 80
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 233
Activation conditions ..................... 233
Cruise control lever ....................... 233
Deactivating ................................... 238
Display message ............................ 346
Displays in the multifunction dis-
pla y................................................ 237
Driving tips .................................... 238
Function/note s............................. 231
Important safety notes .................. 232
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 236
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 98
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 91
Control panel ................................... 42
Display message ............................ 352
Emergency locking ........................... 99
Emergency unlocking ....................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 97
Opening (from inside) ...................... 97
Power closing .................................. 98
Drinking and driving ......................... 2248
Index

Deactivating/activating ................. 194
General information ....................... 193
Important safety note s.................. 193
Introduction ................................... 193
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 68
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 98
Trunk ............................................. 105
Vehicle ............................................. 98
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 65
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 363
Display message ............................ 336
ECO start/stop function ................ 193
Engine number ............................... 489
Irregular running ............................ 196
Jump-starting ................................. 432
Starting problems .......................... 196
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 192
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 192
Switching off .................................. 221
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 221
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 221
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 438
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 196
Engine emergency stop .................... 440
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 407
Additives ........................................ 492
Checking the oil level ..................... 405
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 405
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 407
Display message ............................ 338
Filling capacity ............................... 492
Notes about oil grade s................... 491 Notes on oil level/consumption .... 405
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 314
Viscosity ........................................ 492
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 314
Characteristics ................................. 82
Deactivating/activating ................... 82
Display message ............................ 317
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 82
Function/note s................................ 81
General notes .................................. 81
Important safety information ........... 82
Warning lamp ................................. 360
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 82
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 224
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 417
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 429
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 415
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 141
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 142
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 141
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 141
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 142
Setting ........................................... 141
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 144
Storing the parking position .......... 142
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 373 F
Features ............................................. 378
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 489
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare whee l................................... 465 10
Index

Light sensor (display message)
.......3 35
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 153
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 150
Cornering light function ................. 153
Driving abroad ............................... 150
Fogged up headlamps .................... 155
Hazard warning lamps ................... 152
High beam flasher .......................... 152
High-beam headlamps ................... 152
Light switch ................................... 150
Low-beam headlamps .................... 151
Parking lamps ................................ 151
Setting exterior lighting ................. 150
Standing lamps .............................. 151
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 312
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 312
Turn signals ................................... 152
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 372
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 98
Emergency locking ........................... 99
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .97
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 333
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 150
Switching on/off .......................... .151
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 134
Luxury head restraints ..................... 132M
M+S tires ............................................ 444
Magic Body Control ........................... 243
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 114Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .414
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 213
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 310
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .393
Display message ............................ 324
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 394
Downloading routes ....................... 397
Emergency call .............................. 391
General notes ................................ 389
Geo fencing ................................... 397
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .396
MB info call button ........................ 393
Remote fault diagnosi s.................. 396
Remote vehicle locking .................. 395
Roadside Assistance button .......... 392
Search & Send ............................... 394
Self-test ......................................... 390
Speed alert .................................... 397
System .......................................... 390
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 397
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 395
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 93
Inserting .......................................... 93
Locking vehicle ................................ 99
Removing ......................................... 93
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 98
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 304
Memory function
In the rear compartment ................ 144
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 143
Storing settings (rear compart-
ment) ............................................. 145
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 260
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 76
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 270 Index
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Operation ......................................... 60
System self-test ...............................62
Odometer ...........................................2 99
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 314
Assistance graphic menu .............. .307
Assistance menu ........................... 308
Display messages .......................... 316
Displaying a service message ....... .410
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 237
Factory settings ............................ .314
Head-up displa y............................. 297
Important safety notes .................. 294
Instrument cluster menu ............... 312
Lights menu ................................... 312
Media menu ................................... 304
Menu overview .............................. 299
Message memory .......................... 316
Navigation menu ............................ 301
Operation ....................................... 295
Radio menu ................................... 303
Service menu ................................. 307
Settings menu ............................... 308
Standard display ............................ 299
Telephone menu ............................ 305
Trip menu ...................................... 299
Video DVD operation ..................... 305
Online access .................................... 219
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 295
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 75 P
Paint code number ............................ 488
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 413
Panic alarm .......................................... 49 Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 110
Opening/closing ............................ 111
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Resetting ....................................... 115
Parcel net hooks ............................... 376
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 220
Parking brake ................................ 222
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 142
Rear view camera .......................... 256
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 251
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 320
Electric parking brake .................... 222
Warning lamp ................................. 362
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 151
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 250
Driving system ............................... 248
Function/note s............................. 248
Important safety notes .................. 248
Problem (malfunction) ................... 251
Range of the sensors ..................... 249
Warning display ............................. 250
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 332
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 178
Perfume vial ................................... 178
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 76
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 418 Index
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RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Warning lamp ................................. 366
Reading lamp ..................................... 155
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 169
Setting the air distribution ............. 174
Setting the air vents ...................... 185
Setting the airflow ......................... 174
Setting the temperature ................ 173
Stowage compartment .................. 374
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 123
Adjusting a rear reclining seat ....... 123
Overview .......................................... 43
Setting the reclined position .......... 123
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 416
Function/notes ............................ .256
Switching on/off ........................... 257
Rear window blind ............................ 381
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 177
Switching on/off ........................... 176
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 140
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 142
Recuperation display ........................ 299
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 48
Important safety notes .................... 48
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 494
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 205
Refueling process .......................... 206
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 397
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 398
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 157
Reporting safety defects .................... 30Rescue card
......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 339
Warning lamp ................................. 363
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 177
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 328
Introduction ..................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 362
Warning lamp (function) ................... 50
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 111
Roller sunblind s............................. 112
Side windows ................................. 106
Trunk lid ......................................... 100
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 335
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 245
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 112
Rear side window s......................... 381
Rear window .................................. 381
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
Operating (front roller sunblind) .... 113
Operating (rear roller sunblind )...... 113
Roof carrier ........................................ 377
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 419
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 495 S
Safety Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 59
see Operating safety
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 46
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Multicontour seat in the rear com-partment ........................................ 134 Index
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