2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class wiper blades

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

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

Snow chains .................................. 445
Winter operation
Summer tires ................................. 444
Winter tires
M+S tire s....................................... 444
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 415
Important safety notes .................. 158
Replacing ....................................... 158
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 418
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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Replacing bulbs
The front and rear light clusters of your vehi-
cle are equipped with LED light bulbs. Do not replace the bulbs yourself. Contact a qualifiedspecialist workshop which has the necessaryspecialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required.
Lamps are an important aspect of vehicle
safety. You must therefore make sure that
these function correctly at all times. Have the
headlamp setting checked regularly. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
! Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
shield becomes dirty in dry weather condi-
tions, the windshield wipers may be activa- ted inadvertently. This could then damage
the windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather. 1
$ Windshield wiper off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe/î to wipe the wind-
shield using washer fluid
X Switch on the power supply with the Start/
Stop button or the SmartKey (Y page 189).
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically accord- ing to the intensity of the rain. In the Å
position, the rain sensor is more sensitive
than in the Äposition, causing the wind-
shield wipers to wipe more frequently.
Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: the
washer fluid is fed through the wiper blades
and when wiping with washer fluid îthe
washer fluid is emitted directly from the
blades.
Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: if
you push and hold the combination switch
beyond the point of resistance in the direction
of arrow B, the manual wash program is
activated. If you briefly push and hold the
combination switch beyond the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow B, the
automatic wash program is activated.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could Windshield wipers
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prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! Always position the windshield wiper
arms vertically before folding them away
from the windshield. By doing so, you will
avoid damage to the hood.
Replacing the wiper blades (standard
windshield wipers) Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
X Set the windshield wiper to the °posi-
tion. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
X As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to
the hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0in
the ignition lock (Y page 189).
X Remove the SmartKey.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
shield until you feel them snap into place.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: X Switch off the engine.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X Set the windshield wipers to position °.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
until the windshield wiper starts.
X When the wiper arms have reached the ver-
tical position, press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until the windshield wipers stop.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
shield until you feel them snap into place.
Removing the wiper blades X
Press both release clips ;.
X Fold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =away from wiper arm ?.
X Remove wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow A. 158
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Installing the wiper blades
X
Position the new wiper blade :with
recess Bon lug A.
X Fold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ;engage in bracket ?.
X Make sure that wiper blade :is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
Replacing the wiper blades (MAGIC
VISION CONTROL) Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
X Set the windshield wiper to the °posi-
tion.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 189).
X As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to
the hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0in
the ignition lock (Y page 189).
X Remove the SmartKey.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
shield until you feel them snap into place.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: X Switch off the engine.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X Set the windshield wipers to position °.X
Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
until the windshield wiper starts.
X When the wiper arms have reached the ver-
tical position, press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until the windshield wipers stop.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
shield until you feel them snap into place.
Removing a wiper blade X
To bring the wiper blade into position to
be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly with
one hand. With the other hand, turn the
wiper blade in the direction of arrow :
beyond the point of resistance.
The wiper blade engages in the removal
position with an audible click.
X To remove a wiper blade: firmly press
release knob ;and pull the wiper blade
upwards =.
Installing the wiper blades Windshield wipers
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Problems with Night View Assist
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The picture quality of
Night View Assist Plus
has deteriorated. The windshield is fogged up on the inside.
X Fold down camera cover (Y page 417).
X Defrost the windshield (Y page 176). The windshield is iced up.
X De-ice the windshield (Y page 175). The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield.
X Replace the wiper blades (Y page 158). The windshield is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a
car wash.
X Clean the windshield (Y page 415). There is windshield chip damage in the camera's field of vision.
X Replace the windshield. The pedestrian and ani-
mal recognition is not
available. The infrared camera in the radiator grill is dirty.
X Use a soft cloth and water to clean the infrared camera. Driving Assistance PLUS package
General notes The Active Driving Assistance PLUS package
consists of DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 231),
Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 270) and
Active Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 273).
Active Blind Spot Assist General notes
Active Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor
system, pointed toward the rear of the vehi-
cle, to monitor the area to the sides of the
vehicle which the driver is unable to see. A
warning display in the exterior mirrors draws
your attention to vehicles detected in the
monitored area. If you then switch on the cor- responding turn signal to change lanes, you
will also receive a visual and audible collision
warning. If a risk of lateral collision is detec- ted, corrective braking may help you avoid a
collision. Before a course-correcting brake
application, Active Blind Spot Assist evalu-
ates the space in the direction of travel and at
the sides of the vehicle. For this, Active Blind
Spot Assist uses radar sensors which are
pointed in the direction of travel.
Active Blind Spot Assist supports you from a
speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Important safety notes
Active Blind Spot Assist is only an aid and is
not a substitute for attentive driving. G
WARNING
Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
R vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placing them in the blind spot area
R vehicles which approach with a large speed
differential and overtake your vehicle 270
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You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the wind- shield.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each coun-
try.
X Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft sponge to clean.
X Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet.
X Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers G
WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the power washer nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R tires
R door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
R electrical components
R battery
R connectors
R lights
R seals
R trim
R ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
! 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.
Cleaning the paintwork !
Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely Care
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