2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-COUPE technical data

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................21
Introduction ......................................... 23
At a glance........................................... 31
Safety................................................... 41
Opening and closing...........................77
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....95
Lights and windshield wipers ..........101
Climate control ................................. 109
Driving and parking..........................113
On-board computer and displays ....159
COMAND ............................................ 187
Stowage and features......................195
Maintenance and care ......................209
Roadside Assistance ........................219
Wheels and tires ............................... 239
Technical data................................... 273
Contents3

Setting the airflow ......................... 111
Setting the climate mode............... 111
Setting the temperature ................ 111
Switching air-recirculation modeon/of f............................................ 111
Switching on/of f........................... 111
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 111
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 111
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 111
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 119
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 119
Deactivating/activating ................. 119
Important safety notes .................. 119
Introduction ................................... 119
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Operation/note s.............................. 68
COMAND
Controller ...................................... 192
Display ........................................... 192
Combination switch .......................... 103
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 164
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 214
Display message ............................ 174
Filling capacity ............................... 279
Important safety notes .................. 279
Temperature gaug e........................ 160
Warning lamp ................................. 183
Coolbox .............................................. 198
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 165
Function/note s............................. 103 Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 105
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 140
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ............... 72
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 130
Cruise control lever ....................... 130
Deactivating ................................... 130
Display message ............................ 165
Driving system ............................... 129
Function/note s............................. 129
Important safety notes .................. 129
Selecting ........................................ 130
Setting a speed .............................. 130
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 130
Cup holder
Important safety notes .................. 198
Rear compartment ......................... 198
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 165
Function/note s............................. 103
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 164
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 21
Introduction ..................................... 21
Digital speedometer ......................... 164
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 120
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 218
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 216
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Important safety information ........... 71
Warning lamp .................................181
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 71
Exhaust check ................................... 127
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .217
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Folding in/out (automatically )......... 99
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 99
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 99
Setting ............................................. 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 99
Storing the parking position ............. 99
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 197
F
Features............................................. 198
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 275
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 261
MOExtended tire s.......................... 221
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 220
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 222
Floormats ........................................... 206
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 277
Consumption statistics .................. 164
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 164
Displaying the range ...................... 164
Driving tip s.................................... 127
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline )............................ 276
Important safety notes .................. 276
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Refueling ........................................ 122
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 276 Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 123
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 164
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 276
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 236
Before changing ............................. 235
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 235
Engine emergency stop ................. 237
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 236
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 236
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 235
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 206
General notes ................................ 203
Important safety notes .................. 204
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 06
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 204
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 204
Gasoline ............................................. 276
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 218
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box .......................................... .197
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man- ual.................................................. 188
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 86
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 102
Head bags
Display message ............................ 170
Head restraints
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98
10Index

Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 115
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Starting the engine ........................ 118
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
Snow chains ...................................... 242
Sockets
Center console .............................. 198
General notes ................................ 198
Rear compartment ........................ .198
Trunk ............................................. 198
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 164
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 165
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 117
Starting the engine ........................ 118
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 117
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Warning lamps ............................... 186
Steering (display message) .............. 176
Steering Assist (DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 165
Steering assistant STEER CON-TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 161
Important safety notes .................... 99
Paddle shifters ............................... 121 Steering wheel heating .................... 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 99
Steering wheel (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .218
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........121
Stowage areas ................................... 196
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .197
Center console .............................. 197
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 197
Cup holders ................................... 198
Door ............................................... 197
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .197
Glove box ....................................... 197
Important safety information ......... 196
Rear ............................................... 197
Rear seat backrest ......................... 197
Stowage net ................................... 197
Stowage net ....................................... 197
Stowage space
Parcel net retainers ....................... 197
Securing a load .............................. 197
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 197
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 242
Sun visor ............................................ 198
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ABC .............. .140
AIRMATIC ...................................... 141
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 111
T
Tachometer ........................................ 160
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 165
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 275
Information ................................... .274
Index17

Observe the notes in the Maintenance Book- let.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and modifica-
tions
R work on electronic components
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv- ing your vehicle: R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or con-
tact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notify-
ing Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); goto http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
28Introduction

Useful information............................274
Information regarding technical
data .................................................... 274
Identification plates .........................274
Service products and filling capaci- ties ..................................................... 275
Vehicle data ....................................... 281
273
Technical data

Useful information
iThis 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.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops ( Ypage 27).
Information regarding technical data
iThe data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trimlevels.
Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN)
X Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate :.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only) ;
VIN
=Vehicle model
Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
;
VIN
=Paint code
iThe data shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate is used only as an example. This
data is different for every vehicle and can
deviate from the data shown here. You can
find the data applicable to your vehicle on
the vehicle identification plate.
274Identification plates
Technical data

Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN)
XOpen the front right-hand door.
X Fold cover :down and remove it.
You will see the VIN.
The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
R on the lower edge of the windshield(Y page 275)
R on the vehicle identification plate(Y page 274)
Engine number
:Engine number (stamped into the crank-
case)
;VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
=Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels
R Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused
by the use of products which have not been
recommended is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill ges-
tures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Operator's Manual in the appropriate section.
Information on tested and approved products can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi- cate a level of quality or a specification in
Service products and filling capacities275
Technical data
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