2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE brake

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 160
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .284
Function/notes .............................1 71
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 251
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 113
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 179
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 199
Display message ............................ 221
Function/information .................... 180
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ............................. 156
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 199
Display message ............................ 221
Function/information .................... 183
Active multicontour seat .................... 95
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 164
Display message ............................ 221
Exiting a parking space .................. 166
Function/notes ............................. 163 Important safety notes .................. 163
Parking .......................................... 165
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 66
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 159
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ............................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Additional speedometer ................... 201
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 333
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 243
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 53
Display message ............................ 213
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Imp ortant sa
fety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 48
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Side impact air bag .......................... 48
Window curtain air bag .................... 49
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 119
Important safety notes .................. 118
Rear ............................................... 119
Setting ........................................... 118
Setting the center air vents ........... 119
Setting the side air vents ............... 119
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 97
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 158
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
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Switching off (ATA) .......................... 71
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 71
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 255
Ashtray ............................................... 259
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 279
Hiding a service message .............. 279
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 279
Service message ............................ 278
Special service requirements ......... 279
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ........................................... 71
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 199
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 175
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 215
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 280
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 125
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 125
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 104
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 131
Automatic drive program ............... 132 Changing gear ............................... 131
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 128
Display message ............................ 227
Drive program display .................... 129
Driving tips .................................... 131
Emergency running mode .............. 135
Engaging drive positi
on .................. 129
Eng

aging neutral ............................ 129
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 128
Engaging reverse gear ................... 128
Engaging the park position ............ 128
Kickdown ....................................... 131
Manual drive program .................... 132
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 133
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 202
Overview ........................................ 128
Problem (malfunction) ................... 135
Program selector button ................ 131
Pulling away ................................... 124
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 132
Transmission position display ........ 129
Transmission positions .................. 130
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 135
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 252
B
Back button ....................................... 243
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 215
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
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Battery (vehicle)Charging ........................................ 294
Display message ............................ 217
Important safety notes .................. 292
Jump starting ................................. 295
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 251
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 250
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Telephony ...................................... 250
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 209
Notes ............................................. 333
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 333
Display message ............................ 204
EBD .................................................. 68
High-performance brake system .... 144
Hill start assist ............................... 124
HOLD function ............................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 142
Maintenance .................................. 143
Parking brake ................................ 139
Riding tips ...................................... 142
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 288
see Flat tire
see Towing away Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)
................................... 35
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 187
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 247
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 247
Camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 284
Car wash ........................................ 280
Carpets .......................................... 287
Display ........................................... 285
Exhaust pipe .................................. 284
Exterior lights ................................ 283
General notes ................................ 280
Interior ........................................... 285
Matte finish ................................... 282
Night View Assist Plus ................... 285
Paint .............................................. 282
Plastic trim .................................... 285
Power washer ................................ 281
Rear view camera .......................... 284
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat belt ........................................ 286
Seat cover ..................................... 286
Selector lever ................................ 286
Sensors ......................................... 284
Steering wheel ............................... 286
Trim pieces .................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 281
Wheels ........................................... 282
Windows ........................................ 283
Wiper blades .................................. 283
Wooden trim .................................. 286
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with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ...............................................153
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............7 9
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Control panel .................................. .39
Display message ............................ 229
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking ....................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Power closing .................................. 79
Drinking and driving ......................... 141
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 132
Manual ........................................... 132
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 133
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 202
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 280
Driving Assistance package ............. 180
Driving on flooded roads .................. 144
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 64
Distance warning function ............... 65
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 68
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 68
STEER CONTROL ............................. 70
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 171
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 180 Active Body Control ABC ............... 156
Active Lane
Keep
ing Assist ............ 183
Active Parking Assist ..................... 163
AIRMATIC ...................................... 158
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 175
Cruise control ................................ 145
Display message ............................ 219
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 147
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 153
Driving Assistance package ........... 180
HOLD function ............................... 154
Night View Assist Plus ................... 177
PARKTRONIC ................................. 160
Rear view camera .......................... 167
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 176
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 144
Automatic transmission ................. 131
Brakes ........................................... 142
Break-in period .............................. 120
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 152
Downhill gradient ........................... 142
Drinking and driving ....................... 141
Driving in winter ............................. 144
Driving on flooded roads ................ 144
Driving on wet roads ...................... 144
Exhaust check ............................... 141
Fuel ................................................ 141
General .......................................... 140
Hydroplaning ................................. 144
Icy road surfaces ........................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 120
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 143
Snow chains .................................. 305
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 142
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 120
Wet road surface ........................... 143
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ................................ 99
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EASY-ENTRY system............................ 95
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive .......................... .100
Function/notes ................................ 99
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 41
On-board computer ....................... 190
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 125
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 125
Deactivating/activating ................. 126
General information ....................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 124
Introduction ................................... 124
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................7 9
Trunk ............................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....2 6
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .237
Display message ............................ 216
ECO start/stop function ................ 124
Engine number ............................... 330
Irregular running ............................ 127
Jump-starting ................................. 295
Starting (important safety notes) ... 122
Starting problems .......................... 127
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 123
Starting via smartphone ................ 123
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 123 Switching off .................................. 138
Tow-starting
(vehi
cle) ..................... 300
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 76
Additives ........................................ 333
Checking the oil level ..................... 275
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 275
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 275
Display message ............................ 218
Filling capacity ............................... 333
General notes ................................ 332
Notes about oil grades ................... 332
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 275
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 02
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 202
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................. 197
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 234
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 141
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Setting options .............................. 104
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
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Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 101
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 101
Setting ........................................... 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 103
Storing the parking position .......... 102
External audio source
Connecting .................................... 252
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 254
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 246
Features ............................................. 257
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 330
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 321
MOExtended tires .......................... 289
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 288
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 289
Floormats ........................................... 271
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 328
Two-way radio ................................ 328
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 332
Consumption statistics .................. 191
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 190
Displaying the range ...................... 190
Driving tips .................................... 141
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 331
Important safety notes .................. 331
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Refueling ........................................ 135
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 331
Fuel filler flap
Closing ........................................... 137
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 331
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137 Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 301
Before changing ............................. 301
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 301
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 302
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 301
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 302
Important safety notes .................. 301
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 271
General notes ................................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 269
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 71
Problems when programming ........2 70
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 269
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 270
Gasoline ............................................. 331
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 202
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 54
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 82
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 245
Touchpad ....................................... 245
Hazard warning lamps ......................106
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 97
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 94
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 200
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Light sensor (display message).......2 15
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 106
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 104
Cornering light function ................. 106
Fogged up headlamps .................... 107
General notes ................................ 104
Hazard warning lamps ................... 106
High beam flasher .......................... 105
High-beam headlamps ................... 105
Light switch ................................... 104
Low-beam headlamps .................... 105
Parking lamps ................................ 105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 105
Setting exterior lighting ................. 104
Standing lamps .............................. 105
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 201
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 201
Turn signals ................................... 105
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 253
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................7 8
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off .......................... .105
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................9 5
M
M+S tires............................................ 305
Magic Body Control ........................... 156
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 90
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 282 MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 65
Display message ............................ 209
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 265
Downloading routes ....................... 268
Emergency call .............................. 262
General notes ................................ 261
Geo fencing ................................... 268
Info call button .............................. 264
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 67
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 267
Remote vehicle locking .................. 266
Roadside Assistance button .......... 263
Search & Send ............................... 265
Self-test ......................................... 262
Speed alert .................................... 268
System .......................................... 262
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 266
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 74
General notes .................................. 74
Inserting .......................................... 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Removing ......................................... 74
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 79
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 255
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 194
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 102
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 171
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 62
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 183
Active Parking Assist ..................... 163
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 175
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with C
ross-Traffic Assist .................. 62
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Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) .............. .156
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 68
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 147
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 53
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
General notes ................................ 145
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 156
Night View Assist Plus ................... 177
PARKTRONIC ................................. 160
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®Brake .............................6 8
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 167
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 158
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 176
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ..............................................2 50
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 251
Frequencies ................................... 328
Installation ..................................... 328
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Transmission output (maximum) .... 328
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 289
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 326
Mounting a new wheel ................... 325
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 22Raising
the vehicl
e ......................... 323
Removing a wheel .......................... 325
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 322
MP3
Operation ....................................... 194
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 88
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 187
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 43
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 191
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 179
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes .............................1 77
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 178
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 198
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 120
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 6
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