2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-COUPE key

Armrest
St owage compartment .................. 302
Asht ray.............................................. .306
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 43
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 44
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 30
Hiding a service message .............. 330
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 330
Service message ............................ 330
Special service requirements ......... 331
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ...........................................7 8
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 246
Display message ............................ 272
Function/notes ............................. 215
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 267
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 331
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 156
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 156
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 124
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 162
Automatic drive program ............... 164
Changing gear ............................... 162
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 159
Display message ............................ 281
Driving tips .................................... 162
Emergency running mode .............. 167
Engaging drive position .................. 161
Engaging neutral ............................ 160
Engaging park position au tomati
-
cally ............................................... 159 Engaging reverse gear ................... 160
Engaging the park position ............ 159
Kickdown ....................................... 162
Manual drive program .................... 164
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 165
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 249
Overview ........................................ 159
Problem (malfunction) ................... 167
Program selector button ................ 163
Pulling away ................................... 154
Starting the engine ........................ 153
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 163
Transmission position display ........ 161
Transmission positions .................. 162
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 167
B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 86
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 349
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 347
Jump starting ................................. 351
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 258
Notes ............................................. 403
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
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Brake lampsDisplay message ............................ 266
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS .................................................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 403
Display message ............................ 252
EBD .................................................. 75
High-performance brake system .... 178
Hill start assist ............................... 155
HOLD function ............................... 192
Important safety notes .................. 176
Maintenance .................................. 176
Parking brake ................................ 172
Riding tips ...................................... 176
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 342
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 231
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Care
360° camera ................................. 336
Car wash ........................................ 331
Carpets .......................................... 339
Display ........................................... 337
Exhaust pipe .................................. 337
Exterior lights ................................ 335 Gear or selector lever .................... 338
Interior ........................................... 337
Matte finish ................................... 334
Night View Assist Plus ................... 337
Notes ............................................. 331
Paint .............................................. 333
Plastic trim .................................... 338
Power washer ................................ 333
Rear view camera .......................... 336
Roof lining ...................................... 339
Seat belt ........................................ 339
Seat cover ..................................... 338
Sensors ......................................... 335
Steering wheel ............................... 338
Trim pieces .................................... 338
Washing by hand ........................... 333
Wheels ........................................... 334
Windows ........................................ 335
Wiper blades .................................. 335
Wooden trim .................................. 338
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 240
Center console
Overview .......................................... 37
Stowage space .............................. 301
Center console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 302
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 83
Changing the media source ............. 240
Child
Restraint system .............................. 64
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 67
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 65
On the front-passenger seat ............ 66
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 66
Top Tether ....................................... 65
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 63
Cigarette lighter ................................ 306
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 335
Climate control
Automa
tic climate control ............. 137
Controlling automatically ............... 139
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 138
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Declarations of conformity.................26
Diagnostics connection ...................... 26
Digital speedometer .........................237
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 159
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 330
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 251
Driving systems .............................2 72
Engine ............................................ 268
General notes ................................ 251
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 251
Introduction ................................... 251
Lights ............................................. 265
Safety systems .............................. 252
SmartKey ....................................... 283
Tires ............................................... 279
Vehicle ...........................................2 81
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 296
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 71
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 184
Activation conditions ..................... 184
Cruise control lever ....................... 183
Deactivating ................................... 188
Display message ............................ 276
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 187
Driving tips ....................................1 89
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 185
Function/notes .............................1 82
Important safety notes .................. 182
Setting a speed .............................. 186
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 187
Stopping ........................................ 186
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 190
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............9 0
Central locking/unlocking
(Smart Key) .
.....................................
.83 Control panel ..................................
.40
Display message ............................ 282
Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening (from inside) ...................... 89
Power closing .................................. 90
Drinking and driving ......................... 174
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 164
Manual ........................................... 164
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 165
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 250
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 331
Driving Assistance package ............. 222
Driving on flooded roads .................. 178
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 68
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 70
Distance warning function ............... 71
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 75
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety information ........... 67
Overview .......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 75
STEER CONTROL ............................. 77
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 211
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Body Control ABC ............... 194
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
AIRMATIC ...................................... 197
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 215
Cruise control ................................ 179
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Display message ............................ 272
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 190
Driving Assistance package ........... 222
HOLD function ............................... 192
Night View Assist Plus ................... 219
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
Rear view camera .......................... 207
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 217
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 178
Automatic transmission ................. 162
Brakes ........................................... 176
Break-in period .............................. 150
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
Downhill gradient ........................... 176
Drinking and driving ....................... 174
Driving in winter ............................. 178
Driving on flooded roads ................ 178
Driving on wet roads ...................... 178
Exhaust check ............................... 174
Fuel ................................................ 174
General .......................................... 174
Hydroplaning ................................. 178
Icy road surfaces ........................... 178
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 176
Snow chains .................................. 365
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 176
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 150
Wet road surface ........................... 176
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 241
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 116
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 117
Function/notes ............................. 116
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 175 On-board computer ....................... 236
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 156
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 156
Deactivating/activating ................. 157
General information ....................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Introduction ................................... 155
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 62
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 59
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 293
Display message ............................ 268
ECO start/stop function ................ 155
Engine number ............................... 400
Irregular running ............................ 158
Jump-starting ................................. 351
Starting (important safety notes) ... 153
Starting problems .......................... 158
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 153
Starting via smartphone ................ 154
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 154
Switching off .................................. 171
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 171
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 171
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 356
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 398
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Engine emergency stop .................... 359
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 327
Additives ........................................ 403
C

hecking the oil level ..................... 325
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G
Garage door openerClearing the memory .....................3 20
General notes ................................ 317
Important safety notes .................. 317
Opening/closing the garage door .. 320
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 318
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 318
Gasoline ............................................. 401
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 249
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ...........................................3 01
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 94
Hazard warning lamps ......................126
Head bags
Display message ............................ 262
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Adjusting (manually) ......................1 09
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 110
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 247
Displays and operating .................. 233
Function/notes .............................2 33
Important safety notes .................. 233
Selecting displays .......................... 246
Setting the position ....................... 247
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 121
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 129
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 26
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 127
Display message ............................ 266
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Hill start assist .................................. 155 HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 193
Activation conditions ..................... 193
Deactivating ................................... 193
Display message ............................ 276
Function/notes .............................1 92
General notes ................................ 192
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 25
Display message ............................ 282
Important safety notes .................. 324
Opening ......................................... 324
Horn ...................................................... 32
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 178I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 296
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 230
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 29
Emergency lighting ........................ 130
Overview ........................................ 129
Reading lamp ................................. 129
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 385
Jump starting (engine) ......................351
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 151
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Start/Stop button .......................... 151
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Deactivation ..................................... 83
General notes .................................. 83
Locking ............................................ 83
Start function ................................... 84
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 162
Knee bag .............................................. 52
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 65
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 266
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 267
Light sensor (display message) ....... 267
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 127
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 124
Cornering light function ................. 127
Fogged up headlamps .................... 129
General notes ................................ 124
Hazard warning lamps ................... 126
High beam flasher .......................... 126
High-beam headlamps ................... 126
Light switch ................................... 124
Low-beam headlamps .................... 125
Parking lamps ................................ 125
Setting exterior lighting ................. 124
Standing lamps .............................. 125
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 248
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 247
Turn signals ................................... 126
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 300 Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 265
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 111
M
M+S tires ............................................ 364
Magic Body Control ........................... 194
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 103
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 334
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 313
Display message ............................ 259
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 313
Downloading routes ....................... 316
Emergency call .............................. 310
General notes ................................ 309
Geo fencing ................................... 317
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 315
MB info call button ........................ 312
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 315
Remote vehicle locking .................. 315
Roadside Assistance button .......... 311
Search & Send ............................... 314
Self-test ......................................... 310
Speed alert .................................... 316
System .......................................... 309
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 317
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 314
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Mechanical keyFunction/notes ................................ 85
General notes .................................. 85
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 91
Removing .........................................8 5
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ...............................3 02
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 240
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ...........................................1 20
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 211
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 68
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 215
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 69
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............1 94
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 74
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 90
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
General notes ................................ 179
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 194
Night View Assist Plus ................... 219
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®Brake .............................7 5
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 61
Rear view camera .......................... 207
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 196
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 217 Message memory (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 251
Messages
see D

isplay messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 398
Installation .....................................3 98
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Transmission output (maximum) .... 398
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................8 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 343
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 388
Mounting a new wheel ................... 387
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 84
Raising the vehicle ......................... 385
Removing a wheel .......................... 387
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 384
MP3
Operation ....................................... 240
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 32
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 231
Overview .......................................... 35
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 220
Cleaning ......................................... 337
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes .............................2 19
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 219
Problem (malfunction) ................... 222
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Securing cargo..................................3 03
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 338
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 335
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 43
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 403
Coolant (engine) ............................ 404
Engine oil ....................................... 403
Fuel ................................................ 401
Important safety notes .................. 400
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 405
Washer fluid ................................... 405
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 249
On-board computer ....................... 244
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 250
Side impact air bag .............................5 2
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature ..........9 9
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature .............................9 8
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 86
Changing the programming .............8 4
Checking the battery ...................... .86
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Dis play message ............................ 283
Door central loc king/
unlocking ......
.83
Important safety notes .................... 82
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 84
Loss .................................................8 7
Mechanical key ................................ 85
Overview .......................................... 82 Positions (ignition lock) ................. 151
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 153
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Snow chains ...................................... 365
Sockets
Center console .............................. 307
General notes ................................ 307
Rear compartment .........................3 07
Trunk ............................................. 308
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 248
Digital ............................................ 237
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Selecting the display unit ...............2 48
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 151
Key positions ................................. 152
Removing ....................................... 153
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 153
STEER CONTROL .................................. 77
Steering
Display message ............................ 283
Warning lamps ............................... 298
Steering Assist
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ..................... ....... 278
Ste
ering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
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