2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class shift

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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Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Starting the engine ........................ 192
Snow chains ...................................... 445
Sockets
Center console .............................. 384
General notes ................................ 384
Rear compartment .........................3 85
Trunk ............................................. 385
Special seat belt retractor .................. 69
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 313
Digital ............................................ 301
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 312
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 335
Switching on/off ........................... 151
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 191
Starting the engine ........................ 192
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 191
STEER CONTROL .................................. 86
Steering
Warning lamps ............................... 369
Steering (display message) .............. 353
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 347
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 137
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 295
Cleaning ......................................... 418
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 139
Important safety notes .................. 137
Paddle shifters ............................... 201 Steering wheel heating .................. 138
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 144
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........201
Stowage areas ................................... 372
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .374
Center console .............................. 373
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 375
Cup holders ................................... 378
Door ............................................... 374
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .373
Glove box ....................................... 373
Important safety information ......... 372
Rear ............................................... 374
Rear seat backrest ......................... 375
Stowage net ................................... 376
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 374
Stowage net ....................................... 376
Stowage space
Folding table .................................. 376
Parcel net retainers ....................... 376
Securing a load .............................. 376
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 377
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 444
Sun visor ............................................ 380
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ABC ............... 244
AIRMATIC ...................................... 247
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 314
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 177 T
Tachometer ........................................ 294
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 334
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35 Index
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Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
201
;
Combination switch 152
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 35
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 197
B
Overhead control panel 41
C
Control panel for:
Ü
Lowering the rear
seat head restraints 133
u
Extending/retracting
the rear roller sunblind 381
PASSENGER AIR BAG indi-
cator lamp
50
Setting the brightness of
the instrument cluster light-
ing and the COMAND dis-
play D
Ignition lock 189
Start/Stop button 189
E
Climate control systems 164 Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 137
Steering wheel heating 138
G
Cruise control lever 230
H
Electric parking brake 222
I
Diagnostics connection 28
J
Opens the hood 404
K
Light switch 150
L
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
240
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist 273
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 248
Switching on the 360° cam-
era 260
Activating Night View
Assist 266
Switching on the head-up
display
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CockpitAt a glance

voltage electrical system. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. Immediately switch off the ignition and remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock after an accident.
If components of the restraint system are
activated during an accident, the hybrid sys-
tem is automatically deactivated.
The hybrid system is not activated when the
vehicle is started if:
R a short circuit is detected in the hybrid sys-
tem.
R one of the hybrid system’s electrical con-
nections is disconnected.
This ensures that you do not come into con-
tact with high voltage.
Manual deactivation of the hybrid sys-
tem The hybrid system can be deactivated man-
ually using the high voltage switch-off device.
! To prevent damage to the hybrid system
please observe the following instructions:
R only deactivate the hybrid system man-
ually in the following situations.
R work on the hybrid system may only be
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop, even when it has been deactivated
manually.
R if the 6 restraint system warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up after an
accident.
R if the vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an
accident, and the restraint system compo-
nents were not activated.
R if the vehicle is badly damaged and has to
be towed or transported. X
If possible, move the vehicle out of the
danger zone: shift the automatic transmis-
sion into position N.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Roll the vehicle to a safe place and park it
safely.
Get assistance from others if necessary.
i The vehicle is locked automatically when
the ignition is switched on and the wheels
are turning. There is therefore a risk of
being locked out if the vehicle is being
pushed or tested on a dynamometer.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Shift the automatic transmission to park
position P(Y page 197).
Depress the electric parking brake
(Y page 222).
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 466).
X To use the high-voltage switch-off
device: open the trunk lid.
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 377).
X Remove the right-hand paneling in the
trunk. X
Press release clip :in the direction of the
arrow and pull it out.
X Pull the high voltage switch-off device ;
apart until it engages in the stop position.
If the hybrid system has been deactivated due to reasons mentioned above, have it checked
at a qualified specialist workshop before
reactivation. Hybrid vehicles
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High-voltage battery
G
WARNING
In the event of a vehicle fire, the internal pres- sure of the high-voltage battery can exceed a
critical value. In this case flammable gas
escapes through a ventilation valve on the
underbody. The gas can ignite. There is a risk of injury.
Leave the danger zone immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance, whilst
observing legal requirements. G
WARNING
If the housing of the high-voltage battery has
been damaged, electrolyte and gases may
leak out. These are poisonous and caustic.
There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes off
with water and seek medical attention
straight away.
! Exhaustive discharge caused by the vehi-
cle standing idle for lengthy periods can
damage the high-voltage battery.
Hybrid vehicles: if the vehicle is idle for
lengthy periods, run it for a few minutes
once every six weeks to charge up the high- voltage battery. During the charging proc-
ess, switch off all electrical consumers, e.g.
the automatic climate control or the seat
heating.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles: if the vehicle is
idle for lengthy periods leave the high-volt- age battery connected to a charging sta-
tion.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: charging the high-
voltage battery (Y page 209).
Engine compartment Before opening the hood:
X Apply the electric parking brake.
X Shift the automatic transmission to park
position P. X
Switch the ignition off.
X Remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock (Y page 189).
or X If the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition
lock: remove the SmartKey from the igni-
tion lock.
X Observe the warning notes on the risk of
electric shock (Y page 46).
X Observe the warning notices about the
hood (Y page 404). RBS driving safety system (Recupera-
tive Brake System)
The Recuperative Braking System supports
you when braking with an electronically-con-
trolled brake boost mode and enables the
recovery of kinetic energy (recuperation). G
WARNING
If the Recuperative Braking System malfunc-
tions, braking resistance may be reduced and brake pedal travel may be longer than usual. If
you subsequently depress the brake pedal as usual, the braking effect may not be sufficient.
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of this malfunction, continue to
depress the brake pedal. Stop the vehicle in
accordance with the traffic conditions. If nec-
essary, contact a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Further information about the Recuperative
Braking System (Y page 276).48
Hybrid vehiclesSafety

R
vehicles with mbrace: automatic emer-
gency call
R vehicles with the hybrid drive system: the
hybrid system and the high-voltage electri-
cal system are deactivated 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 12 years and under 5 ft
(1.50 m) in height is traveling 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 be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes on the "Occupant classifica-
tion system (OCS)" (Y page 59)G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking 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
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit- ting properly. Particular attention must be
paid to children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Y page 51) and the notes on correct use of
seat belts (Y page 53).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lbs (18 kg) or until they reach a height
where a lap/shoulder belt can be fastened
properly without a booster seat. Special seat belt retractor
G
WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Children in the vehicle
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Z

Always activate the child-proof locks and
override feature if children are traveling in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Override feature for: R the rear doors (Y page 75)
R the rear side windows (Y page 75)G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking 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
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the childrestraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Child-proof locks for the rear doors
You secure each door individually with the
child-proof locks on the rear doors. A door
secured with a child-proof lock cannot be
opened from inside the vehicle. When the
vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened
from the outside.
X To activate: press the child-proof lock
lever up in the direction of arrow :.
X Make sure that the child-proof locks are
working properly.
X To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
Override feature for the rear side win-
dows X
To activate/deactivate: press button;.
If indicator lamp :is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is disabled. Operation is
only possible using the switches in the driv- er's door. If indicator lamp :is off, oper-
ation is possible using the switches in the
rear compartment. Children in the vehicle
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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). SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident. Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey: R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey.
Do not keep the SmartKey in the tempera-
ture-controlled cup holder (Y page 380). On
vehicles with the KEYLESS-GO start function,
do not keep it on the parcel shelf or in the
trunk. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not be
detected, e.g. when starting the engine using the Start/Stop button.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart- Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
R when starting the engine
R whilst driving
R when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
R when the external door handles are
touched
R during convenience closing 90
SmartKeyOpening and closing