2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS Ac rest

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Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card .................................... .3 1
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30
Quick access for telephone
Sending DTMF tones ..................... .2 72
R Radiator cover ................................... 313
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 217
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 69
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 96
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control .......................................... .1 35
Setting the air distribution ............. 138
Setting the air vents ..................... .1 43
Setting the airflow ......................... 138
Setting the temperature ................ 137
Stowage compartment .................. 283
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX jacks ...................................... 280
AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 279
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Adjusting a rear reclining seat ....... 102
Overview .......................................... 41
Setting the reclined position .......... 103
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 323
Displays in the COMAND display ... 191
Function/notes ............................. 190
Rear window blind ............................ 293
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Switching on/off ........................... 139 Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 118
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 375
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 159
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 307
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 308
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 128
Reporting safety defects .................... 30
Rescue card ......................................... 31
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display mes sage ............................ 244
Warni ng lamp ................................. 264
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 140
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 237
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 95
Roller sunblinds ............................... 96
Side windows ................................... 91
Trunk lid ........................................... 85
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 181
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 28
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 96
Rear side windows ......................... 293
Rear window .................................. 293
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
Operating (front roller sunblind) ....... 96
Operating (rear roller sunblind) ........ 97
Roof carrier ........................................ 289 Index 17

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 326
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 376
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
SSafety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 278
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Selecting ........................................ 218
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Seat
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat from the driver's seat ............. 103
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat from the rear .......................... 104
Multicontour seat in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 112
Seat belt buckle extender
Display message ............................ 235
Seat belt extender
Function/notes ................................ 47
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 325
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 43
Releasing ......................................... 47
Seat belt extender ........................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47 Seating
Seating comfort package ............... 112
Seating comfort package ................. 112
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 112
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (rear compartment) ........ 102
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 109
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 120
Chauffeur mode ............................. 106
Cleaning the cover ......................... 325
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Display message ............................ 256
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 116
Important safety notes .................. 100
Seat heating .................................. 112
Se at
heating problem .................... 114
Seat ventilation .............................. 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 113
Section
Wheels and tires ............................ 343
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 288
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 325
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 323
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 221
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 374
Coolant (engine) ............................ 374
Engine oil ....................................... 373
Fuel ................................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 371
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 375
Washer fluid ................................... 37518
Index

Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) .................. .1 15
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 211
Cleaning ......................................... 325
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 116
Important safety notes .................. 115
Paddle shifters ............................... 156
Steering wheel heating .................. 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Steering wheel paddle shifters ....... .1 56
Stop&Go Pilot
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Stowage areas ................................... 281
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .2 83
Center console .............................. 282
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 283
Cup holders ................................... 290
Door ............................................... 283
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .2 82
Glove box ....................................... 282
Important safety information ......... 281
Rear ............................................... 283
Rear seat backrest ......................... 284
Stowage net ................................... 285
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 285
Stowage space
Bag hooks ...................................... 287
Folding table .................................. 284
Parcel net retainers ....................... 288
Securing a load .............................. 288
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 289
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 345
Sun visor ............................................ 292
Suspension mode
Active Body Control ABC .............. .1 80
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182 Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 226
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 140
Sw i
tching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 278
T Tachometer ........................................ 210
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 371
Information .................................... 369
Tires/wheels ................................. 367
Vehicle data ................................... 376
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 220
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 277
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 277
Display message ............................ 257
Introduction ................................... 219
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 219
Number from the phone book ........ 220
Redialing ........................................ 220
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 220
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 278
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 211
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Outside temperature ...................... 210
Setting (climate control) ................ 137
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 226
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 349
Checking manually ........................ 349
Display message ............................ 25220
Index

Maximum ....................................... 348
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 330
Notes ............................................. 347
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 331
Recommended .............................. .3 46
Using the TIREFIT kit ..................... .3 29
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 352
Restarting ...................................... 352
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 350
Function/notes ............................ .3 49
General notes ................................ 349
Important safety notes .................. 349
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 352
Restarting ...................................... 351
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Warning message .......................... 351
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 329
Storage location ............................ 327
Tire pressure not reached .............. 330
Tire pressure reached .................... 331
Using ............................................. 329
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 361
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 360
Bar (definition) ............................... 360
Changing a wheel .......................... 362
Characteristics .............................. 360
Checking ........................................ 343
Curb weight (definition) ................. 361
Definition of terms ......................... 360
Direction of rotation ...................... 363
Display message ............................ 252
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 362
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 360
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 360
GAWR (G ross Axl e Weight Rating)
(
definition) ..................................... 361 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 361
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 361
Important safety notes .................. 343
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 361
Information on driving .................... 343
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 361
Labeling (overview) ........................ 357
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 362
Load index ..................................... 359
Load index (definition) ................... 361
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 361
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 361
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 361
Maximum tire load ......................... 359
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 361
MOExtended tires .......................... 344
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 362
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 361
Replacing ....................................... 362
Service life ..................................... 344
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 362
Snow chains .................................. 345
Speed rating (definition) ................ 361
Storing ........................................... 363
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 360
Summer tires in winter .................. 345
Temperature .................................. 357
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 362
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 362
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 362
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 361
Tire size (data) ............................... 367
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 357
Tire trea d ....................................... 344
T ire
tread (definition) ..................... 362
Total load limit (definition) ............. 362
Traction ......................................... 356 Index 21

From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 226
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 279
V Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 292
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 30
Data acquisition ............................... 31
Display message ............................ 254
Equipment ....................................... 27
Individual settings .......................... 221
Limited Warranty ............................. 31
Loading .......................................... 353
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 367
Maintenance .................................... 28
Operating safety .............................. 29
Parking .......................................... 162
Parking for a long period ................ 164
Pulling away ................................... 148
Raising ........................................... 364
Reporting problems ......................... 30
Securing from rolling away ............ 363
Towing away .................................. 338
Transporting .................................. 340
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 77
Vehicle data ................................... 376
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 376
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 370
Vehicle level
Active Body Control ABC ............... 180
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
Display message ............................ 245
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 327
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 219 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Video-AUX
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 279
VIN
Type plate ...................................... 370
W Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 261
Brakes ........................................... 260
Check Engine ................................. 264
Coolant .......................................... 264
Distance warning ........................... 266
ESP ®
.............................................. 261
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 263
Fuel tank ........................................ 264
General notes ................................ 258
Overview .......................................... 35
Parking brake ................................ 263
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 264
Restraint system ............................ 263
Seat belt ........................................ 259
Steering ......................................... 268
Tire pressure monitor .................... 267
Warranty .............................................. 27
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 257
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 367
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 367
Wheel chock ...................................... 363
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 362
Checking ........................................ 343
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Important safety notes .................. 343
Information on driving .................... 343
Interchanging/changing ................ 362
Mounting a new wheel ................... 366
Mounting a wheel .......................... 363
Removing a wheel .......................... 366 Index 23

Diagnostics connection The diagnostic s connection is only intended fo r
th e connection of diagnostic equipmen t at a
qualified specialis t workshop .
G WARNING
If you connec t equipmen t to a diagnostic s
connection in th e vehicle, it may affec t th e
operation of vehicle systems . As a result , th e
operatin g safet y of th e vehicle could be affec -
ted. There is a ris k of an accident.
Only connec t equipmen t to a diagnostic s con-
nection in th e vehicle, whic h is approved fo r
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
G WARNING
Objects in th e driver's footwell can restric t th e
peda l trave l or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operatin g and road safet y of th e vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a ris k of an accident.
Mak e sur e that all objects in th e vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they canno t ente r
th e driver's footwell. Install th e floormat s
securely and as specifie d in order to ensur e
sufficien t clearanc e fo r th e pedals. Do no t use
loose floormat s and do no t plac e floormat s on
to p of on e another.
! If th e engin e is switched of f and equipmen t
on th e diagnostic s connection is used , th e
starter battery may discharge.
Connectin g equipmen t to th e diagnostic s con-
nection can lead to emission s monitorin g infor-
mation bein g reset , fo r example. Thi s may lead
to th e vehicle failin g to mee t th e requirements of
th e next emission s test durin g th e main inspec-
tion .
Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cente r is a quali-
fie d specialis t workshop . It has th e necessary
specialis t knowledge , tools and qualification s to
correctl y carry out th e wor k require d on your
vehicle. Thi s is especially th e cas e fo r wor k rel -
evant to safety.
Observ e th e note s in th e Maintenance Booklet . Always hav e th e followin g wor k carrie d out at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben z Center:R
wor k relevant to safet yR
servic e and maintenance wor kR
repair wor k R
alterations, installation wor k and modifica-
tion s R
wor k on electronic component s
Correct us eIf you remov e any warnin g stickers , you or oth-
ers could fail to recogniz e certain dangers.
Leave warnin g stickers in position .
Observ e th e followin g information when drivin g
your vehicle: R
th e safet y note s in this manual R
technical dat a fo r th e vehicleR
traffic rule s and regulation sR
laws and safet y standard s pertainin g to moto r
vehicles
Problem s wit h you r vehicleIf you should experience a problem wit h your
vehicle, particularly on e that you believe may
affec t it s saf e operation , we urg e you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cente r immedi-
ately to hav e th e problem diagnosed and recti -
fied. If th e problem is no t resolved to your sat -
isfaction , please discus s th e problem again wit h
an authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cente r or , if nec-
essary, contact us at on e of th e followin g
addresses.
In th e USA
Customer Assistanc e Cente r
Mercedes-Ben z USA, LL C
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canad a
Customer Relation s Departmen t
Mercedes-Ben z Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoo f Avenue
Toronto , Ontario M4 G 4C9
Reporting safet y defect s
US A only:30
Operating safety
Introduction

After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor-
mation is deleted from the malfunction memory
or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-
tion with other information (if necessary, under
consultation with an authorized expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include: R
accident reports R
damage to the vehicle R
witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con-
tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for
example, vehicle location in case of an emer-
gency.
COMAND/mbrace If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle's
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain sit-
uations, and the location of the vehicle may be
compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys-
tem.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual or the Digital Owners
Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Condi-
tions.
Event data recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deploy-
ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as: R
How various systems in your vehicle were
operating R
Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened R
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and R
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no personal
data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location)
are recorde d. Ho wever, other parties, such as
l aw enforcement could combine the EDR data
with the type of personally identifying data rou-
tinely acquired during a crash investigation.
Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is needed
to read data that is recorded by an EDR, and
special equipment is required. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing the
vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat-
ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci-
dent claims and vehicle safety. Since the Crash
Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract
data from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if
the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the
lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law enforce-
ment; by federal, state or local government; in
connection with or arising out of litigation involv-
ing MBUSA or its subsid iaries and affiliates; or,
a s required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with, alter-
ing, modifying or removing the EDR component
may result in a malfunction of the Restraint Sys-
tem Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted.
This means that in the event of such conflict, the
federal regulation governs. As of February 2013,
13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.32
Data stored in the vehicle
Introduction

Panic alarm X
To arm: press 3 button C for approx-
imately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed. X
To disarm: press 3 button C again.
or X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or X
Press the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
The restraint system can also reduce the forces
to which vehicle occupants are subjected during
an accident.
The restraint system comprises: R
seat belt system R
air bags R
child restraint system R
child seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times, all
vehicle occupants: R
have fastened their seat belts correctly
( Y
page 45)R
have adjusted their seat and head restraint
properly ( Y
page 100). As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the correct
driver's seat position ( Y
page 100).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed ( Y
page 48).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. For exam-
ple, if, in the event of an accident, the protection
offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags
are not deployed. When an accident occurs, only
the air bags that increase protection in that par-
ticular accident situation are deployed. How-
ever, seat belts and air bags generally do not
protect against objects penetrating the vehicle
from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation can
be found under "Triggering of the Emergency
Tensioning Devices and air bags" ( Y
page 55).
For information on children traveling with you in
the vehicle and on child restraint systems, see
"Children in the vehicle" ( Y
page 59).
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even
fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify components of the
restraint system to accommodate a person
with disabilities, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only:
for further information contact our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1 ‑ 800 ‑ 367 ‑ 6372).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
driving aids which have been approved specifi-
cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.42
Occupant safety
Safety