2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN TRANSMISSION OIL

Anti-Theft Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Arm rest
St owage compartment .................. 327
Asht ray.............................................. .334
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 68
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 69
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 58
Hiding a service message .............. 358
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 358
Service message ............................ 357
Special service requirements ......... 358
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ...........................................7 8
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 271
Display message ............................ 299
Function/notes ............................. 228
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 293
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 359
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 167
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 166
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 130
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 173
Automatic drive program ............... 174
Changing gear ............................... 173
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 170
Display message ............................ 308
Driving tips .................................... 173
Emergency running mode .............. 177
Engaging drive pos itio
n .................. 171
Engaging neutral ............................ 171 Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 170
Engaging reverse gear ................... 171
Engaging the park position ............ 170
Kickdown ....................................... 173
Manual drive program .................... 174
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 175
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 275
Overview ........................................ 170
Problem (malfunction) ................... 177
Program selector button ................ 173
Pulling away ................................... 165
Starting the engine ........................ 164
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 174
Transmission position display ........ 172
Transmission positions .................. 172
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 177
B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 69
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 69
Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Replacing ......................................... 82
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 374
Display message ............................ 295
Important safety notes .................. 372
Jump starting ................................. 376
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt bag ................................................ 48
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
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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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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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Useful information
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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).
SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart 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.
GWARNING
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 theSmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart-
Key.
Do not keep the SmartKey in the temperature-
controlled cup holder (
Ypage 332). On vehicles
with the KEYLESS-GO start function, do not
keep it on the parcel shelf or in the trunk. Oth-
erwise, 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 Smart-
Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhilst driving
Rwhen using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Rwhen the external door handles are touched
Rduring convenience closing
SmartKey functions
:& To lock the vehicle
;FTo open/close the trunk lid
=%To unlock the vehicle
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Opening and closing
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GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
Roverheat and cause a fire
Rlose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
!Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid high
engine speeds and driving at full throttle until
the engine has reached its operating temper-
ature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
!Mercedes-AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the max-
imum engine speed is restricted in order to
protect the engine. To protect the engine and
maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driv-
ing at full throttle when the engine is cold.
Observe the important safety notes for PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles (
Ypage 42).
SmartKey positions
SmartKey
gTo remove the SmartKey
1Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windshield wipers
2Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3To start the engine
The SmartKey can be turned in the ignition lock
even if it is not the correct SmartKey for the
vehicle. The ignition is not switched on. The
engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button
General notes
All vehicles are equipped with a removable
Start/Stop button.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock and the Smartkey must be in the
vehicle.
When you insert the Start/Stop button into the
ignition lock, the system needs approximately
two seconds recognition time. You can then use
the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in
succession corresponds to the different key
positions in the ignition lock. This is only the
case if you are not depressing the brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the Smart-
Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example, when
starting the engine.
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Driving and parking

To start the vehicle without actively using the
Smartkey:
Rthe Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock.
Rthe Smartkey must be in the vehicle.
Rthe vehicle must not be locked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 80).
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart-
Key.
Do not keep the SmartKey in the temperature-
controlled cup holder (
Ypage 332). Otherwise,
the key will not be detected, e.g. when starting
the engine with the Start/Stop button.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey's
remote control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a
short time:
Ryou will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button.
Ryou will not be able to start the engine with the
Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again.
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the button
on the front door (
Ypage 86), you can continue
to start the engine with the Start/Stop button.
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds. This function
operates independently of the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button
:Start/Stop button
;Ignition lock As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. Further information on situations where an
indicator lamp either fails to go out after starting
the engine or lights up while driving
(
Ypage 315).
If Start/Stop button :has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the SmartKey
being removed from the ignition.
XTo switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button :once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now activate the windshield wipers, for example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and
Ryou press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position
XTo switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop
button :twice.
The ignition is switched on.
The ignition is switched off again if:
Ryou do not start the engine within 15 minutes
when in this position
Ryou press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position.
The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and
Ryou press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal
using the Smartkey.
It is only possible to switch between Start/Stop button mode and Smartkey operation when the
transmission is in position P.
XRemove Start/Stop button :from ignition
lock ;.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock when you leave the
vehicle. You should, however, always take the
Smartkey with you when leaving the vehicle. As long as the Smartkey is in the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
Rthe electrically powered equipment can be
operated
Driving163
Driving and parking
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Problems with the transmission
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.The transmission is losing oil.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger changes gear.The transmission is in emergency mode.
7G-TRONIC:it is only possible to shift into secondgear and reverse
gear.
9G-TRONIC: it is only partly possible to engage the gears or the trans-
mission is in position N.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XSwitch off the engine.
XWait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
XShift the transmission to positionDor R.
7G-TRONIC: IfD is selected, the transmission shifts into second
gear, if Ris selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Problems with PLUG-IN HYBRID operation (Ypage 254).
Transfer case
This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-
wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always trans-
mitted to both axles.
!Performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake system
or transfer case could otherwise be damaged. Contact a qualified specialist workshop for a
performance test.
!Since ESP®engages automatically, the igni-
tion must be switched off (the SmartKey or
Start/Stop button must be in position 0or 1)
if:
Rthe electric parking brake is being tested
on a brake dynamometer
Rthe vehicle is being towed with only one
axle raised (not permitted for vehicles with
4MATIC).
The brake system could otherwise be dam-
aged.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised, as doing so will damage the transmission.
Refueling
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
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Driving and parking
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XPressòon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Instru‐ment Clustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XUsing :or9, select the AdditionalSpeedometer [km/h]function.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: pressaagain.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the FactorySettingssubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
The Reset All Settings?function
appears.
XPress the :or9 button to select Noor
Yes.
XPress the abutton to confirm the selec-
tion.
If you have selected and confirmed Yes
, the
multifunction display shows a confirmation
message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is only
reset when the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
WARMUP
:Digital speedometer
;Gear indicator
=Upshift indicator
?Transmission fluid temperature
AEngine oil temperature
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
Upshift indicator: upshift indicatorUP
=
indicates that the engine has reached the
overrevving range when in the manual drive
program.
Engine/transmission oil temperature:
when the engine and transmission are at nor-
mal operating temperature, oil tempera-
ture ?and Aare displayed in white in the
multifunction display.
If the multifunction display shows oil temper-
ature ?orA in blue, the engine or the
transmission are not yet at normal operating
temperature. Avoid driving at full engine out-
put during this time.
Menus and submenus275
On-board computer and displays
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