2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN engine coolant

Removing...................................... .185
Storing ...........................................1 83
Warming up ................................... 182
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 180
Chauffeur mode
Display message ............................ 310
Fully reclined position .................... 114
General notes ................................ 111
Installing the head restraint ........... 113
Moving front-passenger seat into
the chauffeur position .................... 112
Moving the front-passenger seat
into the normal position ................. 113
Removing the head restraint .......... 113
Child
Restraint system .............................. 62
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 66
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
On the front-passenger seat ............ 65
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 66
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 66
Rear doors ....................................... 67
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 335
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 362
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............. 141
Controlling automatically ............... 147
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 146
Defrosting the windows ................. 151
Defrosting the windshield .............. 151
ECO start/stop function ................ 145
General notes ................................ 140
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 158
Indicator lamp ................................ 147
Ionization ....................................... 155
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 145
Overview of systems ...................... 140
Perfume atomizer .......................... 153 Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 157
Pre-entry climate control via
key ... 155
P

roblem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 152
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 147
Rear control panel ......................... 141
Refrigerant ..................................... 432
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 432
Setting the air distribution ............. 149
Setting the air vents ...................... 158
Setting the airflow ......................... 150
Setting the climate mode ............... 148
Setting the temperature ................ 148
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 152
Switching on/off ........................... 145
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 152
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 151
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 150
Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 145
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 270
Display message ............................ 284
Operation/notes .............................. 71
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 364
Combination switch .......................... 131
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 262
Convenience closing feature .............. 96
Convenience opening feature ............ 95
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 356
Display message ............................ 294
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 269
Filling capacity ............................... 431
Important safety notes .................. 431
Temperature gauge ........................ 257
Warning lamp ................................. 320
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Cleaning the cover .........................365
Correct driver's seat position ........1 04
Display message ............................ 310
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 122
Important safety notes .................. 105
Multicontour seat .......................... 117
Seat heating .................................. 118
Seat heating problem .................... 119
Seat ventilation .............................. 119
Seat ventilation problem ................ 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 126
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 118
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 119
Section
Wheels and tires ............................ 384
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 329
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 365
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 362
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 69
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 430
Coolant (engine) ............................ 431
Engine oil ....................................... 429
Fuel ................................................ 428
Important safety notes .................. 427
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 432
Washer fluid ................................... 431
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) ............................... 272
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) ............................... 272
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 275
On-board computer ....................... 269
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 276
Side impact air bag .............................5 2
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 292 Side windows
Cleaning ........................... .............. 362
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature ..........9 5
Importa

nt safety information ........... 94
Opening/closing .............................. 95
Problem (malfunction) .....................9 7
Resettin g........................................ .96
Reversin gfeature ............................ .94
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 82
Changing the programming .............8 1
Checking the battery ...................... .82
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Display message ............................ 312
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .79
Important safety notes .................... 79
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 81
Loss .................................................8 4
Mechanical key ................................ 81
Overview .......................................... 79
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 162
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 84
Starting the engine ........................ 164
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 164
Snow chains ...................................... 386
Sockets
Center console .............................. 336
General notes ................................ 336
Rear compartment .........................3 37
Trunk ............................................. 337
Special seat be
lt retractor
.................. 62
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 274
Digital ............................................ 263
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Selecting the display unit ...............2 74
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 292
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Switching on/off ........................... 131
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 162
Key positions ................................. 163
Removing ....................................... 163
Starting the engine ........................ 164
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 164
STEER CONTROL .................................. 77
Steering
Display message ............................ 311
Warning lamps ............................... 324
Steering Assist
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 305
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 120
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 257
Cleaning ......................................... 365
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 122
Important safety notes .................. 120
Paddle shifters ............................... 174
Steering wheel heating .................. 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 126
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 174
Stop&Go Pilot
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Stowage areas ................................... 325
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 327
Center console .............................. 326
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 327
Cup holders ................................... 330
Door ............................................... 327
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 326
Glove box ....................................... 326 Important safety information ......... 325
Rear ............................................... 327
Rear seat backrest ......................... 328
Stowage net ................................... 329
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 329
Stowage space
Folding table .................................. 328
Parcel net retainers ....................... 329
Securing a load .............................. 329
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 329
Summer tires
In w

inter ........................................ 386
Sun visor ............................................ 333
Suspension mode
Active Body Control ABC ............... 210
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 212
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 276
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 152
T
Tachometer ........................................ 256
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 292
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 427
Information .................................... 425
Tires/wheels ................................. 410
Vehicle data ................................... 433
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 267
Display message ............................ 311
Introduction ................................... 267
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 267
Number from the phone book ........ 268
Redialing ........................................ 268
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 268
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 257
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Coolant (on-board computer) .........269
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 75
Outside temperature ......................2 57
Setting (climate control) ................ 148
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 275
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 390
Checking manually ........................ 390
Display message ............................ 306
Maximum ....................................... 390
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 370
Notes ............................................. 389
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 371
Recommended ............................... 387
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 393
Important safety notes .................. 393
Restarting ...................................... 394
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 392
Function/notes .............................3 90
General notes ................................ 390
Important safety notes .................. 391
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 393
Restarting ...................................... 392
Warning lamp ................................. 323
Warning message .......................... 392
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 369
Storage location ............................ 367
Tire pressure not reached .............. 370
Tire pressure reached .................... 371
Using ............................................. 369
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 404
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 403
Bar (definition) ............................... 403
Changing a wheel .......................... 405
Characteristics .............................. 403
Checking ........................................ 385
Curb weight (definition) ................. 404
Definition of terms ......................... 403
Direction of rotation ...................... 405 Displa
y message ............................ 306
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 405
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 403
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 402
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 403
General notes ................................ 410
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 403
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing) (definition) .............................. 404
Important safety notes .................. 384
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 403
Information on driving .................... 384
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 404
Labeling (overview) ........................ 400
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 405
Load index ..................................... 402
Load index (definition) ................... 404
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 404
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 404
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 404
Maximum tire load ......................... 402
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 404
MOExtended tires .......................... 386
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 404
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 404
Replacing ....................................... 405
Service life ..................................... 385
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 404
Snow chains .................................. 386
Speed rating (definition) ................ 403
Storing ........................................... 405
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 403
Summer tires in winter .................. 386
Temperature .................................. 399
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 404
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V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 333
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 308
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 269
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 394
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 88
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 79
Lowering ........................................ 409
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 27
Parking .......................................... 189
Parking for a long period ................ 192
Pulling away ................................... 165
Raising ........................................... 406
Reporting problems ......................... 29
Securing from rolling away ............ 406
Towing away .................................. 379
Transporting .................................. 381
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 87
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 79
Vehicle data ................................... 433
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 433
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 88
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 426
Vehicle level
Active Body Control ABC ............... 210
AIRMATIC ...................................... 212
Display message ............................ 300
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 367
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 267
VIN
Type plate ...................................... 426
W
WarningStickers ........................................... 42
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 316 Brakes ........................................... 315
Check Engine ................................. 320
Coolant .......................................... 320
Distance warning ........................... 322
ESP
®.............................................. 317
ESP®OFF ....................................... 319
Fuel tank ........................................ 320
General notes ................................ 313
Hybrid drive system ....................... 315
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 319
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 46
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 315
Reserve fuel ................................... 320
Restraint system ............................ 319
Seat belt ........................................ 313
Steering ......................................... 324
Tire pressure monitor .................... 323
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 311
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 412
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 409
Wheel chock ...................................... 406
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 405
Checking ........................................ 385
Cleaning ......................................... 361
General notes ................................ 410
Important safety notes .................. 384
Information on driving .................... 384
Interchanging/changing ................ 405
Mounting a new wheel ................... 409
Mounting a wheel .......................... 406
Removing a wheel .......................... 408
Snow chains .................................. 386
Storing ........................................... 405
Tightening torque ........................... 409
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 410
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 288
Operation ......................................... 53
Windows
see Side windows
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific 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 specialist
workshops (Ypage 28).
Hybrid vehicles
General notes
Hybrid technology combines a fuel efficient
internal combustion engine with a powerful
electric motor.
Important safety notes
Danger of electric shock
GDANGER
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is under high voltage. If you modify components
in the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
or touch damaged components, you may be
electrocuted. The components in the vehi-
cle's high-voltage electrical system may be
damaged in an accident, although the damage
is not visible. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Following an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components and never modify the
vehicle's high-voltage electrical system. Have
the vehicle towed away after an accident and
the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
checked by a qualified specialist workshop.
When towing a vehicle after an accident, be sure
to observe the following sections:
RTransporting the vehicle (Ypage 381)
RTowing a vehicle with both axles on the
ground (Ypage 380)
Read the safety instructions on towing and tow-
starting (
Ypage 379).
All components of the hybrid drive system are
marked with yellow warning stickers that warn
you of the danger of high voltage. The cables of
the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system are
orange in color.
The ignition must be switched off when carrying
out general tasks, such as adding washer fluid to
the windshield washer system or checking the
coolant level.
Automatic switching off of the hybrid
drive system
If components of the restraint system are acti-
vated during an accident, the hybrid drive sys-
tem is automatically deactivated.
The hybrid drive system is not activated when
the vehicle is started if:
Ran electrical short circuit is detected in the
hybrid drive system
Ran electrical connection in the hybrid drive
system is disconnected
This ensures that you do not come into contact
with high voltage.
Manual switching off of the hybrid drive
system
The hybrid drive system can be deactivated
manually using the high voltage switch-off
device.
!To prevent damage to the hybrid drive sys-
tem please observe the following instruc-
tions:
Ronly deactivate the hybrid drive system
manually in the following situations.
Rwork on the hybrid drive system may only
be carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop, even when it has been deactivated
manually.
42Hybrid vehicles
Safety

Problems with the engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard.RThere is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
RThere is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
Before attempting to start the engine again:
XTurn the SmartKey back to position 0in the ignition lock.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
XTry to start the engine again (Ypage 164). Avoid excessively long
and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain the
battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor.The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 376).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
XTry to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing.There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
XHave the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The coolant temperature
gauge shows a value
above 248 ‡ (120 †).The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no
longer being cooled sufficiently.
XStop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
XCheck the coolant level (Ypage 356). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
Driving169
Driving and parking
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PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation
Points to remember
General notes
Hybrid technology combines a fuel efficient
internal combustion engine with a powerful
electric motor. In HYBRIDmode, the hybrid
drive system automatically selects the most effi-
cient operating mode for every driving situation. Drive the vehicle in the usual manner.
To save fuel in HYBRIDmode, the hybrid drive
system switches off the combustion engine as
often as possible during the journey when power
output requirements are low. When power out-
put requirements are low, the electric motor
powers the vehicle. The combustion engine is
automatically activated when power output
requirements are high. The engine is usually
switched off when the vehicle is stationary. Con-
sequently, there is usually no engine idling as
with combustion engine vehicles.
For pulling away and accelerating, the electric
motor supports the internal combustion engine
using the power stored in the high-voltage bat-
tery. In addition, the power is used for partially
electric driving, operation of the electric coolant
compressor and to support the 12 V on-board
electrical system. In this way the hybrid drive
system helps to reduce your vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
Observe the driving tips on PLUG-IN HYBRID
operation (
Ypage 251).
Recuperative Brake System
If you release the accelerator pedal when the
vehicle is in motion, overrun recuperation is ini-
tiated. The electric motor is operated as a gen-
erator when in overrun mode and when you
brake. Hybrid technology converts the kinetic
energy of the vehicle into electricity and stores
it in the high-voltage battery.
Observe the important safety notes for the
Recuperative Brake System (
Ypage 44).
Important safety notes
If the engine is switched off by the ECO start/
stop function and you open the driver's door:
Ra message appears in the multifunction dis-
play and
Ra warning tone sounds
Further information (
Ypage 297).
All of the vehicle's systems remain active, if:
Rthe vehicle is stationary
Rthe combustion engine is switched off and
Rthe READY indicator in the instrument cluster
lights up
If you remove your foot from the brake pedal
while in transmission position D or R, the vehicle
may pull away automatically.
Observe the notes on the READY display of the
ECO start/stop function (
Ypage 252).
Vehicles with an electric motor generate much
less driving noise than vehicles with internal
combustion engines. As a result, your vehicle
may not be heard by other road users in certain
situations.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment and
country-specific regulations, the vehicle can be
equipped with Acoustic Vehicle Indication.
Acoustic Vehicle Indication generates a certain
sound at a speed between 0 and 19 mph
(30 km/h). This helps other road users, partic-
ularly pedestrians and cyclists, to hear your
vehicle better. The sound can also be heard
inside the vehicle.
The volume depends on the engine speed. The
faster you accelerate, the louder the sound is. At
a speed of over 19 mph (30 km/h) the sound is switched off. Above this speed, the natural
sounds from the vehicle are sufficient that it can
be heard in good time by other road users.
240PLUG‑IN HYBRID operation
Driving and parking