2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN charging

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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Brake Assistsee BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 283
Notes ............................................. 430
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 291
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 44
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS .................................................. 69
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 430
Display message ............................ 278
EBD .................................................. 75
High-performance brake system .... 196
Hill start assist ............................... 165
HOLD function ............................... 208
Important safety notes .................. 194
Maintenance .................................. 195
Parking brake ................................ 190
RBS warning lamp .......................... 315
Recuperative Brake System ............. 44
Riding tips ...................................... 194
Warning lamp ................................. 315
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 367
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 257
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 363
Car wash ........................................ 359
Carpets .......................................... 366
Display ........................................... 364
Exhaust pipe .................................. 363
Exterior lights ................................ 362
Gear or selector lever .................... 365
General notes ................................ 359
Interior ........................................... 364
Matte finish ................................... 361
Night View Assist Plus ................... 364
Paint .............................................. 361
Plastic trim .................................... 364
Power washer ................................ 360
Rear view camera .......................... 363
Roof lining ...................................... 366
Seat belt ........................................ 366
Seat cover ..................................... 365
Sensors ......................................... 362
Steering wheel ............................... 365
Trim pieces .................................... 365
Washing by hand ........................... 360
Wheels ........................................... 361
Windows ........................................ 362
Wiper blades .................................. 362
Wooden trim .................................. 365
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 266
Center console
Overview .......................................... 37
Stowage space .............................. 326
Center console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 327
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 79
Changing the media source ............. 265
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connecting .................................... 185
Controls ......................................... 183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Indicator lamp ................................ 184
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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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ECO displayFunction/notes ............................ .193
On-board computer ....................... 262
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 167
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 166
Deactivating/activating ................. 167
General information ....................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 166
Introduction ................................... 166
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 7
Trunk ............................................... 94
Vehicle ............................................. 87
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....2 5
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .320
Display message ............................ 294
ECO start/stop function ................ 166
Engine number ............................... 427
Irregular running ............................ 169
Jump-starting ................................. 376
Starting (important safety notes) ... 164
Starting problems .......................... 169
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 164
Starting via smartphone ................ 164
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 164
Switching off .................................. 190
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 190
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 190
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 381
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................3 55
Additives ........................................ 430
Checking the oil leve l ..................... 353 C
hecking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 353
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 355
Display message ............................ 296
Filling capacity ............................... 430
General notes ................................ 429
Notes about oil grades ................... 429
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 353
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 75
Viscosity ........................................ 430
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 276
Characteristics ................................. 73
Deactivating/activating ................. 269
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 74
Display message ............................ 278
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ........... 73
Trailer stabilization ........................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 317
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 193
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 363
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 374
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 362
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 123
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 124
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 124
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 124
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 124
Setting ........................................... 124
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 126
Storing the parking position .......... 125
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 326
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High-voltage batteryBattery care ................................... 182
Charging (charging station) ............ 186
Charging (mains socket) ................1 83
Charging (wallbox) ......................... 185
Charging cable warming ................ 182
Cruise range .................................. 182
Energy consumption ......................1 82
General notes .................................. 43
Method of operation ......................1 81
Outside temperatures .................... 182
Overvoltage protection .................. 182
Problems with the charging proc-
ess ................................................. 187
Terms of use .................................. 182
Vehicle fire ....................................... 43
Hill start assist .................................. 165
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 209
Activation conditions ..................... 209
Deactivating ................................... 209
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes .............................2 08
General notes ................................ 208
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 53
Display message ............................ 310
Important safety notes .................. 352
Opening ......................................... 352
Horn ...................................................... 32
HUD
see Head-up display
Hybrid drive system
Automatic switch off ........................ 42
Danger of electric shock .................. 42
Display message ............................ 297
General notes .................................. 42
High-voltage battery ........................ 43
Important safety notes .................... 42
Manual switch off ............................ 42
Opening the hood ............................ 43
Warning lamp ................................. 315
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 42
Hydroplaning ..................................... 196I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 322
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 256
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 35
Emergency lighting ........................ 135
Overview ........................................ 134
Reading lamp ................................. 134
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 406
Jump starting (engine) ......................376
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 162
Start/Stop button .......................... 162
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Deactivation ..................................... 80
Locking ............................................ 80
Start function ................................... 81
Unlocking ......................................... 80
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 73
Knee bag .............................................. 52
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .292
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 293
Light sensor (display message) ....... 293
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 133
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 130
Cornering light function ................. 132
Fogged up headlamps .................... 134
General notes ................................ 130
Hazard warning lamps ................... 132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps ................... 132
Light switch ................................... 130
Low-beam headlamps .................... 131
Parking lamps ................................ 131
Setting exterior lighting ................. 130
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 274
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 274
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 325
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 87
Emergency locking ........................... 88
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 6
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 291
Switching on/off .......................... .131
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 118
Luxury head restraints .....................115M
M+S tires
............................................ 386
Magic Body Control ........................... 210
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 100
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 61
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 184
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 272
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ....................................3 44
Display message ............................ 283
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 344
Downloading routes ....................... 347
Emergency call .............................. 341
General notes ................................ 340
Geo fencing ................................... 347
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............3 46
MB info call button ........................ 343
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 346
Remote vehicle locking .................. 345
Roadside Assistance button .......... 342
Search & Send ............................... 344
Self-test ......................................... 341
Speed alert ....................................3 47
System .......................................... 341
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 347
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 345
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 81
General notes .................................. 81
Inserting .......................................... 82
Locking vehicle ................................ 88
Removing ......................................... 81
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 87
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 327
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 266
Memory function
In the rear compartment ................ 127
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Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................125
Rear view camera .......................... 220
Switching off the engine ................ 190
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 191
Applying or releasing manually ...... 191
Display message ............................ 281
Electric parking brake .................... 190
Emergency braking ........................ 192
General notes ................................ 190
Releasing automatically ................. 191
Warning lamp ................................. 319
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 131
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 215
Driving system ............................... 214
Function/notes .............................2 14
Important safety notes .................. 214
Problem (malfunction) ................... 216
Range of the sensors ..................... 214
Warning display ............................. 215
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 289
Indicator lamps ................................ 46
Problem (malfunction) ................... 289
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 153
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Vial ................................................ 153
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 67
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 364
PLUG-IN HYBRID operating
Electrical energy generated ........... 249
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 253 Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 252
Charge level of the high-voltage
battery ........................................... 245
Charging the high-voltage battery .. 246
Displaying the total range and
electric range ................................. 248
Driving tip
s .................................... 251
EC

O start/stop function ................ 252
Electric motor (power display) ....... 242
Electrical energy generated
(COMAND) ..................................... 249
Energy flow display ........................ 245
Fuel consumption .......................... 249
Fuel consumption (COMAND) ........ 249
General notes ................................ 240
Haptic accelerator pedal ................ 251
High-voltage battery (condition of
charge) .......................................... 245
Hybrid drive system overview ........ 241
HYBRID menu ................................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 240
Instrument cluster (power dis-
play) ............................................... 242
Instrument cluster overview .......... 242
Manual drive program .................... 250
Noiseless start ............................... 249
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 245
Operating mode ............................. 243
Overrun mode ................................ 253
Parking .......................................... 253
Power display ................................ 244
Power display (electric motor) ....... 242
Problems ....................................... 254
Problems with SRS (supplemental
restraint system) ............................ 255
Problems with the combustion
engine ............................................ 254
Problems with the hybrid drive
system ........................................... 255
Problems with the Recuperative
Brake System ................................ 254
Program selector button ................ 250
Pulling away ................................... 250
READY display ............................... 249
Recuperative Brake System ........... 240
Resetting the values (COMAND) .... 249
Route-based operating strategy ..... 253
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Deactivate the hybrid system manually if:
Rthe6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up after an accident
Rthe vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an
accident, and the restraint system compo-
nents were not activated
Rthe vehicle is badly damaged and has to be
towed or transported
XIf possible, move the vehicle out of the
danger zone: shift the automatic transmis-
sion into position N.
XRelease the electric parking brake.
XRoll the vehicle to a safe place and park it
safely.
Get assistance from others if necessary.
iThe 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.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XShift the automatic transmission to park posi-
tion P(Ypage 170).
Depress the electric parking brake
(
Ypage 190).
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(
Ypage 406).
XTo use the high-voltage switch-off device:
open the trunk lid.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage 329).
XRemove the right-hand paneling in the trunk.
XPress release clip :in the direction of the
arrow and pull it out.
XPull the high voltage switch-off device ;
apart until it engages in the stop position.
If the hybrid drive system has been deactivated
due to reasons mentioned above, have it checked at a qualified specialist workshop
before reactivation.
High-voltage battery
GWARNING
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.
GWARNING
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 vehicle
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 process, switch
off all electrical consumers, e.g. the auto-
matic climate control or the seat heating.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: make sure that
the high-voltage battery is connected to a
charging station during long periods when the
vehicle is standing idle.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: charging the high-
voltage battery (
Ypage 180).
Engine compartment
Before opening the hood:
XApply the electric parking brake.
XShift the automatic transmission to park posi-
tion P.
XSwitch the ignition off.
Hybrid vehicles43
Safety
Z