2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-COUPE steering

Activating/deactivating Active Blind Spot
Assist
XPress theòbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirmbypressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAs‐
sistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress the :or9 button to select
Blind Spot Assist
.
XPress ato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press thea
button again.
When Active BlindSpo t Assist isactivated,
whit e radar waves propagating backwards
appear next to the vehicle inthe Assis‐
tance Graphic.
For further information about Acti ve Blind
Spo t Assist, see (
Ypage 222).
Setting ATTENTION ASSIST
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirmbypressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAs‐
sistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress :or9 to select ATTENTION
ASSIST.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress :or9 to select Off,Stand‐
ardor Sensitive.
XPress the abutton to confirm the selec-
tion.
When ATTENTION AS SISTis deactivated, the
é symbol appears in the Assistance
Graphicmenuinthe multifunction display. For further information about ATTENTION
AS
SIST , see (
Ypage 215).
Acti vating/deactivating Active Lane
Keeping Assist
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirmbypressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAs‐
sistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress the :or9 button to select
Lane Keeping Assist
.
XPress ato confirm.
The current selection, Standard
orAdap‐
tive, appears.
XTo change the setting: pressaagain.
For further information about Acti veLane
Keeping Assist, see (
Ypage 225).
Head-up display submenu
Selecting other displays
:Vehicle speeddisplay
;Vehicle speed and navigation instruction
display
=Vehicle speeddisplay and Traffic Sign
Assist
Using the Display Content
function, you
can, depe nding on your vehicle's equipment,
choose between four standard displays. The
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selected contents then appear in the head-up
display.
In Mercedes-AMG vehicles, you can also
choose between two AMG displays. If you
select an AMG display, the head-up display
shows AMG-specific contents.
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Head-up
Displaysubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select Display
Content.
XPressato confirm.
A graphic selection list appears.
XPress :or9 to select the desired
display.
XPress the abutton to confirm the selec-
tion.
Further information on navigation can be
found on COMAND (see the separate operat-
ing instructions).
For further information about Traffic Sign
Assist, see (
Ypage 217).
Setting the position
You can adjust the position of the head-up
display on the windshield. You can compen-
sate for height differences if the seat posi-
tions are changed, for example.
XSwitch on the head-up display
(
Ypage 233).
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirm by pressingaon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Head-up
Displaysubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Position
function.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
XPress :or9 to adjust the position
to a level from Level +5
toLevel -5.
XPress the aor% button to save the
setting.
Using the Memory function, you can save and
call up the set position of the head-up display
as a single memory preset (
Ypage 120).
Setting the brightness
The brightness of the head-up display is auto-
matically adjusted to the surrounding ambi-
ent light. You can also individually adjust the
brightness of the head-up display.
XSwitch on the head-up display
(
Ypage 233).
XPress òon the steering wheel to open
the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirm by pressingaon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the Head-up
Displaysubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Brightness
function.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
XPress :or9 to adjust the bright-
ness to a level from Level +5
(bright) to
Level -5
(dark).
XPress the aor% button to save the
setting.
Light submenu
Switching the spotlight function on/off
XPress òon the steering wheel to open
the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
menu.
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XConfirmbypressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Lights
submenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Spotlight
function.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
When the spotlight function isactivated,
the assistance graphic shows the pedes-
trian symbol.
Further information on the spotlight function
(
Ypage 221).
Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
This function isnot availab le inCanada.
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirmbypressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Lights
submenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the Daytime
Running Lightsfunction.
If the Daytime Running Lights
function
has been switched on, the cone of light and
the W symbol in the multifunction dis-
play are shown in whit e.
XPress theabutton to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running
lamps Daytime Running Lights
(Ypage 124).
Instrument cluster submenu
Selecting the distance unit
TheDisplay
UnitSpeed-/Odometerfunc-
tion allows you to choose whether certain
disp lays appear inkilometers or miles inthe
multifunction display.
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirmbypressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Instru‐
ment Clustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer
func-
tion.
The current setting km
orMilesappears.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to:
Rspeedometer
Rdigital speedometer inthe Tripmenu
Radditional speedometer inthe status area
of the multifunction display.
The unit inthe additional speedometer is
displayed inversely to the selected dis-
tance unit.
Rodometer and tr ipodometer
Rthe tr ipcomputer
Rthe current consumption and the range
Rnavigation instructions inthe Navimenu
Rcruise control
RSPEEDTRONIC
RDIST RONIC PLUS
RDIST RONIC PLUS withSt eering Assist and
St op&Go Pilot
RASSYST PLUS service interval display
Switching the additional speedometer
on/off
The Additional Speedometer [km/h]
function allows you to choose whether the
status area inthe multifunction display shows
the speed digitally. The unit inthe additional
speedometer isalways inverse to the speed-
ometer unit.
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XPressòon the steering wheel to open
the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Instru‐
ment Clustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress :or9 to select the Addi‐
tional Speedometer [km/h]function.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: pressa
again.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress òon the steering wheel to open
the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Settings
menu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Factory
Settingssubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
The Reset All Settings?
function
appears.
XPress the :or9 button to select No
orYes.
XPress the abutton to confirm the selec-
tion.
If you have selected 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 AMG
menu.
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.
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SETUP
:Drive programC,Sor M
;ESP®mode (ON/OFF)
=Suspension setting ( SPORT/COMFORT)
XPress theòbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the AMG
menu.
XConfirm by pressingaon the steering
wheel.
XPress the :or9 button until the
SETUP display appears.
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Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
!÷
Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐
tor's Manual
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), ESP®(Electronic Stability Program),
BAS (Brake Assist), PRE‑ SAFE®, the HOLD function, Hill Start
Assist, Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE‑ SAFE
®Brake, PRE‑SAFE®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
In addition, the ÷and! warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
!÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
ABS, ESP®, BAS, PRE‑SAFE®, the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist,
Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist
and Active Blind Spot are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE‑SAFE
®Brake, PRE‑SAFE®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
The $ (USA only) or J(Canada only), ÷and! warn-
ing lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
¨
Malfunction
The AIRMATIC function is restricted. The vehicle's handlin gchar-
acteristics may be affected.
XDo no tdrive at speeds abov e50 mph (80 km/ h).
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
ABC Malfunction
Stop Vehicle
The Active Body Control (ABC) vehicle level is too low.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
After a few seconds, the vehicle level is adjusted and the display
message disappears.
The multifunction display continuously shows the display mes-
sage.
The vehicle is leaking oil.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The multifunction display continuously shows the display mes-
sage.
Active Body Control (ABC) is malfunctioning.
XDo not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
XMake only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front
fender or the tires could be damaged if the steering movement
is too large.
XListen for scraping sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
ABCVehicleRising
PleaseWaitBriefly
The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary. A warn-
ing tone also sounds.
XDo not pull away.
The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears.
ABC MalfunctionThe Active Body Control (ABC) function is restricted. The vehicle's
handling characteristics may be affected.
XDo not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
DISTRONICPLUSNow
Available
DISTRONIC PLU Sis operational again after havin gbeen tempo -
rarily unavailable .You can no wreactivat eDISTRONIC PLU S
(
Ypage 182).
DISTRONICPLU SCur‐
rentlyUnavailable
SeeOperator' sMan‐
ual
DISTRONIC PLU Sis temporarily inoperative.
Steerin gAssis tand Stop&Go Pilo tare temporarily inoperative.
Possibl ecauses are:
Rth erada rsensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radi osta-
tion sor other source sof electromagnetic radiation .
Rthesystem is outside th eoperating temperature range.
Rth eon-boar dvoltag eis to olow.
A warnin gtone also sounds.
Whe nth ecauses state dabov eno longer apply, th edisplay mes -
sage disappears.
DISTRONIC PLU Sis operational again .
If th edisplay message does no tdisappear :
XPull overand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 170).
XRestart th eengine.
DISTRONIC PLU S
Inoperative
DISTRONIC PLUSis defective.
The following may hav ealso failed:
RBA SPLU Swit hCross-Traffic Assis t
RPRE-SAFE®Brake
RSteeringAssis tand Stop&Go Pilo t
A warnin gtone also sounds.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
DISTRONICPLUSSus‐
pended
You hav edepressed th eaccelerato rpedal .DISTRONIC PLU Sis no
longer controllin gth espeed of th evehicle.
XRemove your foot from th eaccelerato rpedal .
DISTRONIC PLU S
- - -mph
An activation condition fo rDISTRONIC PLU Sis no tfulfilled .
XCheckth eactivation condition sfo rDISTRONIC PLU S
(
Ypage 182).
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