2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE Drive mode

The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and:
Ra system malfunction occurs.
Rthe power supply is not sufficient.
If a malfunction in the electric parking brake
occurs, then the transmission may also be shif-
ted into position Pautomatically.
MAGIC BODY CONTROL
General notes
MAGIC BODY CONTROL consists of Active Body
Control (ABC), ROAD SURFACE SCAN, the
CURVE cornering function as well as automatic
vehicle stabilization in the event of a crosswind.
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height
to reduce fuel consumption. The suspension
mode is adjusted according to your selection
(SPORT, COMFORT or CURVE), the road surface conditions and the vehicle load. A multifunction
camera detects bumps in the road surface
before the vehicle drives over them. This
reduces chassis movements.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
!The vehicle is lowered when the engine is
switched off. When parking, position your
vehicle so that it does not make contact with
the curb as the vehicle is lowered. Your vehi-
cle could otherwise be damaged.
Crosswind Assist
The crosswind stabilization operates by chang-
ing wheel loads through distortion of the ABC
spring struts. It reduces impairments in handling
when driving in a straight line and assists during
countersteering. Crosswind Assist is active in the speed range
between 50 mph (80 km/h)
and
130 mph (210 km/h) when driving straight
ahead or cornering gently.
Active Body Control ABC
Vehicle level
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: depending on the
vehicle level that has been selected, the vehicle
automatically adjusts its height dependent on
the current speed. The vehicle is lowered by up
to 0.4 in (10 mm) below the normal level as the
speed increases. As the speed is reduced, the
vehicle is raised up to the set vehicle height.
All other models: depending on the vehicle
level that has been set, the vehicle automatically
adjusts its height dependent on the current
speed. The vehicle is lowered by up to 0.6 in
(15 mm) as the speed increases. As the speed is
reduced, the vehicle is raised up to the set vehi-
cle height.
In the event of poor road surface conditions, the
vehicle automatically raises by up to 0.4 in
(10 mm) and harder damping is selected.
Select the "Normal" setting for normal road con- ditions and "Raised" for driving with snow chains
or in particularly poor road conditions.
The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you:
Rare driving faster than approximately 75 mph
(12 0km/ h).
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at a
speed above 50 mph (80 km/ h)
While driving, the raised level can only be selec-
ted at speeds of under 75 mph (120 km/h).
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All othermodels:CURVE driving mode is
selected. The Active
BodyControlCURVEmessage appears inthe multifunction display.
ROAD SURFACE SCAN
iThis function isnot availab le inall countries.
If you have selected the CURVE driving mode,
the ROAD SURFA CE SCA N function isavaila-
ble up to speeds of 60 km/h.
The ROADSURFA CE SCA N function monitors
the road infront of the veh icleusing multifunc-
tion camera 0043at the top of the windshield. This
function isautomatically active ifyou select
comfort suspension tuning. The system is
operational at speeds of up to 81 mph
(130 km/h).
This function allowsbumps inthe road surface
to be detected before the veh icle drives over
them. The spring struts are then actuate d, with
the result that chassis movements are signifi-
cantly reduced when driving over bumps.
The system isdeactivated when you select the
raised veh icleleve l,sports mode or the dynam ic
cornering function.
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
Rthe road surface isinsuff iciently lit
Rthere ispoor vis ibility, e.g. snow, rain, fog or
spray
Rthere isglare, e.g. from the sun or from
oncoming traff ic
Rthewind shield is dirt y, fogged up or covered,
for instance bya sticker, inthe vicinity of the
camera
Rthe road surface has no texture or isreflec-
tive, e.g. inthe case of ne wly laidasphalt,
concrete slabs or puddles
Rthedist ance to the veh icle infrontistoo short
Rsections of the route have a very small radius
of curvature
Rifyou accelerate hard or brake sharply
AIRMATIC
General notes
AIRMATIC isan air suspension with variable
damping for improved driving comfort. All-round
level control ensures the best possible suspen-
sion and constant ground clearance, even with a
laden vehicle. When you drive fast, the vehicle is
lowered automatically to improve driving safety
and to reduce fuel consumption. There is also
the option to manually adjust the vehicle leve l.
AIRMATIC consists of level setting, level control
and the Adaptive Damping System ADS PLU S.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the vehicle isbeing lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle isbeing lowered.
Vehicle level
Setting the raised vehicle level
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels. Select the "Normal"
setting for normal road surfaces and "Raised"
for driving with snow chains or on particularly
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poor road surfaces. Your selection remains
stored even if you remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp 0044is not lit:
XPress button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up. The vehicle is
raised by 1.0 in (25 mm) compared to the
normal level.
The Vehicle
Risingmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
iThe message disappears after ten seconds,
irrespective of the level reached. If necessary,
the vehicle is raised further.
The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you:
Rdrive at a speed over approximately 75 mph
(120 km/h)
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at a
speed above 50 mph (80 km/h)
Setting the normal vehicle level
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp 0044is lit:
XPress button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to normal level.
Suspension tuning
General notes
The Adaptive Damping System ADS PLUS auto-
matically controls the calibration of the damp-
ers.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection, i.e. sports or com-
fort
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
iYou can choose between the sporty and
comfortable mode. One of the two modes is
always active.
Sports tuning
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
SPORT mode ensures the best possible contact
with the road. Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
XIf indicator lamp 0044is not lit:press but-
ton 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up. If the driving
speed is higher than 75 mph (120 km/h), the
vehicle is automatically lowered by another
0.4 in (10 mm) compared to the normal level
in sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT
mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
All other models:
XIf indicator lamp 0044is not lit:press but-
ton 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up. Sports suspen-
sion tuning is selected.
The AIRMATIC
SPORTmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
All vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
if the driving speed is higher than 40 mph
(70 km/ h), the vehicle is automatically lowered
by 0.6 in (15 mm).
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Comfort tuning
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Therefore,
select this mode if you favor a more comfortable
driving style. Select comfort mode also when
driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight
stretches of highway.
XIf indicator lamp0044is not lit:press but-
ton 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up. Comfort tuning is
selected.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: theAMG Suspen‐
sion System COMFORTmessage appears in
the multifunction display.
All other models: theAIRMATIC COMFORT
message appears on the multifunction dis-
play.
If the driving speed is higher than 75 mph
(12 0km/ h), the vehicle is automatically low-
ered by another 0.4 in (10 mm) compared to the
normal level in comfort mode.
All vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
if the driving speed is higher than 100 mph
(160 km/h) and "Comfort" mode is activated,
the vehicle is automatically lowered by 0.4 in
(20 mm).
Load compensation
The vehicle can compensate differences in the
vehicle level by raising or lowering the axles.
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are perma-
nently driven. Together with ESP®, it improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive
wheel spins due to insufficient grip. If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of accident nor override
the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take
account of road, weather and traffic conditions.
4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible for
the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
RAccelerate less when driving.
!Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised.
This may damage the transfer case. Damage
of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must
remain either on the ground or be fully raised.
Observe the instructions for towing the vehi-
cle with all wheels in full contact with the
ground.
In wintry driving conditions, the maximum effect
of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you use winter
tires (M+S tires), with snow chains if necessary.
PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It monitors the area around
your vehicle using six sensors in the front
bumper and six sensors in the rear bumper.
PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly the
distance between your vehicle and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a replace-
ment for your attention to your immediate sur-
roundings. You are always responsible for safe
maneuvering, parking and exiting a parking
space. When maneuvering, parking or pulling
out of a parking space, make sure that there are
no persons, animals or objects in the area in
which you are maneuvering.
!When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such as
flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC
does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
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Exiting 360° camera display mode
The 360° camera display is stopped:
Rwhen you select transmission positionP, or
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
The view which was active before the 360° cam-
era was displayed appears in the multimedia
system. You can also stop the 360° camera dis-
play split-screen view by selecting the 0038
symbol in the display and then confirming with
the COMAND controller.
ATTENTION ASSIST
General notes
ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
monotonous journeys, such as on highways. It is
active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to 124 mph
(200 km/h) speed range. If ATTENTION ASSIST
detects typical indicators of fatigue or increas-
ing lapses in concentration on the part of the
driver, it suggests taking a break.
Important safety notes
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the driver. It
might not always recognize fatigue or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to recognize them
at all. The system is not a substitute for a well-
rested and attentive driver.
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or not
occur at all:
Rif the length of the journey is less than approx-
imately 30 minutes
Rif the road condition is poor, e.g. if the surface
is uneven or if there are potholes
Rif there is a strong side wind
Rif you have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of accel-
eration
Rif you are predominantly driving at a speed
below 37 mph (60 km/h)or above 124 mph
(200 km/h)
Rif you are driving with the active Steer Assist
of DISTRONIC PLUS
Rif the time has been set incorrectly
Rin active driving situations, such as when you
change lanes or change your speed The ATTENTION ASSIST tiredness assessment
is deleted and restarted when continuing the
journey, if:
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou take off your seat belt and open the driv-
er's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or to
take a break
Displaying the attention level
The current status information can also be
shown in the on-board computer.
XCall up the assistance graphic and select
ATTENTION ASSIST (Ypage 197).
The following information appears:
RLength of the journey since the last break.
RThe attention level determined by ATTENTION
ASSIST (Attention Level), displayed in a
bar display in five levels from high to low
RIf ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate
the attention level and cannot issue a warn-
ing, the System Suspended
message
appears. The bar display then changes the
display, e.g. if you are driving at a speed below
37 mph (60 km/h) or above 124 mph
(200 km/h).
Activating ATTENTION ASSIST
XActivate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (Ypage 199).
The system determines the attention level of
the driver depending on the setting selected:
If Standard
is selected: the sensitivity with
which the system determines the attention level
is set to normal.
If Sensitive
is selected: the sensitivity is set
higher. The attention level detected by Attention Assist is adapted accordingly and the driver is
warned earlier.
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Z

XPress0064or0063 on the steering wheel to
select the Mediamenu.
XConfirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
XTo select an audio player or media: press
0076 briefly.
The list containing the media sources
appears.
XPress 0064or0063 to select the correspond-
ing audio player or media.
XPress 0076to confirm the selection.
XTo open the track list:press the 0064or
0063 button briefly.
XTo select the next or previous track from
the track list:press the 0064or0063 button
briefly.
XTo select a track from the track list using
rapid scrolling: press and hold0064or0063
until the desired track is reached.
If you press and hold the button, the speed of
rapid scroll increases after a short time. Not
all audio drives or data carriers support this
function.
If the corresponding track information is stored
on the audio player or media, the multifunction
display shows the following:
Rtrack number
Rtrack name
Rartist
Ralbum
The track information does not appear in audio
AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external
audio source connected).
Video DVD operation
XSwitch on the multimedia system.
XPress the 00E2button on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress 0064or0063 on the steering wheel to
select the Mediamenu.
XConfirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
XTo select a DVD single drive or disc: press
0076 briefly.
The list containing the media sources
appears.
XPress 0064or0063 to select the correspond-
ing DVD single drive or disc.
XPress 0076to confirm the selection.
XTo open the scene list: press the0064or
0063 button briefly.
XTo select the next or previous scene in the
scene list: press the0064or0063 button
briefly.
XTo select a scene from the scene list using
rapid scrolling: press and hold0064or0063
until desired scene 0043is reached.
XPress 0076to confirm the selection.
Telephone menu
Introduction
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
When telephoning, you must observe the legal
requirements for the country in which you are
currently driving.
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see the manu-
facturer’s operating instructions).
XSwitch on the multimedia system.
XEstablish a Bluetooth®connection to the mul-
timedia system (see Digital Operator's Man-
ual).
XPress the 00E2button on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
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On-board computer and displays
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XUsing0064or0063, select the AdditionalSpeedometer [km/h]function.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press0076again.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress 00E2on the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress 0064or0063 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
XPress 0064or0063 to select the FactorySettingssubmenu.
XPress0076to confirm.
The Reset All Settings?function
appears.
XPress the 0064or0063 button to select Noor
Yes.
XPress the 0076button 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)
Warm-up
0043Digital speedometer
0044Gear indicator
0087Upshift indicator
0085Transmission fluid temperature
0083Engine oil temperature
XPress the 00E2button on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress 0064or0063 on the steering wheel to
select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
Upshift indicator: upshift indicatorUP
0087
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 0085and 0083are displayed in white in the
multifunction display.
If the multifunction display shows oil temper-
ature 0085or0083 in blue, the engine or the
transmission are not yet at normal operating
temperature. Avoid driving at full engine out-
put during this time.
SETUP
0043Drive program C,Sor M
0044ESP®mode (ON/OFF)
0087Suspension setting SPORTorCOMFORT
XPress the 00E2button on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the 0064or0063 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
XPress the 0064or0063 button until the
SETUP display appears.
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On-board computer and displays

Adjusting thefootwell temperature
XCall up th eclimat econtrol men u
(Ypage 247).
XTo select Adjust Footwell:tur nand press
th econtroller.
XTo change sides: slide1 thecontroller.
XTo change th esetting: turnth econtroller.
XTo exit th emenu: press th e0038 button.
Settings in the bottom bar of the cli-
mate control menu
Switching cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion on/off
iActivating th ecoolin gwit hair dehumidifi-
cation facilitate sth ecoolin gof th evehicl e
interio reve nwit hhigh outside temperatures .
XCall up theclimat econtrol men u
(Ypage 247).
XSlide 6thecontroller repeatedly until th e
botto mbar is activated.
XTo select 0073A/C:tur nand press th econ-
troller .
XThe coolin gwit hair dehumidification function
is activated 0073or deactivate d0053.
iThe curren tstatus of th ecoolin gfunction is
displayed in th eclimat econtrol bar: A/ C ON
– activated, A/ C OFF –deactivated.
iDeactivating th ecoolin gwit hair dehumidi-
fication function reduce sfuel consumption .
Synchronizing the climate control set-
tings
Use 0073Sync(synchronization) to select th ecli -
mat econtrol settin gfor all zone stogether 0073or
separately 0053.
XCall up theclimat econtrol men u
(Ypage 247).
XSlide 6thecontroller repeatedly until th e
botto mbar is activated.
XTo select 0073Sync:tur nand press th econ-
troller .
XThe synchronizatio nfunction is activated 0073
or deactivate d0053. Wit
hth esynchronizatio nfunction switched off ,
you can alternate between driver and fron t
passenger .
XTo switch from th efoote rto th emain area:
slide 5thecontroller.
XTo switch between left and right :slide 1
th econtroller.
Not all climat econtrol function sallow switch -
ing between th edriver and fron tpassenger .
Fo rfurther information on synchronizing climat e
control settings, see (
Ypage 115).
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipmen tintegrate din th evehi-
cle while driving ,you will be distracte dfrom
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of th evehicle. Ther eis aris kof an accident.
Only operate th eequipmen twhen th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsure that this
is possible, park th evehicl epayin gattentio n
to traffic condition sand operate th eequip-
men twhen th evehicl eis stationary.
You must observ eth elegal requirements for th e
country in whic hyou are currently driving when
operating th enavigation system.
General notes
Amon gother things, correct functioning of th e
navigation system depend son GPS reception .In
certai nsituations, GPS reception may be
impaired ,there may be interferenc eor there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
Further information can be foun din th eDigita l
Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options
Multimedia system:
XSelec tNav i007BNavigation.
The map shows th evehicle's curren tposition.
XSlide 6thecontroller.
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Multimedia system