2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS climate control

The following conditions can affect your percep-
tion of the perfume intensity: R
operating mode of the climate control system R
interior temperature R
time of year or day R
air humidity R
physiological condition of occupants, e.g. fati-
gue or hunger
The perfume atomizer can only be operated
when the climate control system is switched on
and is only active when the glove box is closed.
The perfume atomizer is provided with a pre-fil-
led vial. You can also choose from a variety of
filled perfume vials and an empty vial which you
can fill yourself.
If you refill an empty perfume vial, observe the
separate information sheet attached to the vial.
! If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz
interior perfumes, observe the manufactur-
ers' safety notices on the perfume packaging.
Do not refill the pre-filled perfume vial when it is
empty. Dispose of the used vial after use. X
To insert the perfume vial: open the glove
box ( Y
page 282). X
Slide the perfume vial into the holder as far as
it will go. X
To remove the perfume vial: pull out the
perfume vial. X
To refill the perfume vial: unscrew the lid of
the empty perfume vial to refill it yourself. X
Fill the perfume vial with a maximum of
0.5 fl. oz. (15 ml) of the desired liquid per-
fume. X
Screw the lid back on to the vial.
! Only refill the vial when you are outside the
vehicle. Otherwise, liquid perfume could drip
into the interior and contaminate it.
Always refill the empty refillable vial with the
same perfume. Otherwise, you might not ach-
ieve optimum results from the perfume atom-
izer.
Problems with the perfume atomizer Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The vehicle interior is not
perfumed although the
perfume atomizer is acti-
vated. The perfume vial has not been pushed into the holder as far as it will
go. X
Slide the perfume vial into the holder as far as it will go.
The perfume vial is not filled sufficiently. X
Pre-filled vials: dispose of the empty vial.X
Use a new pre-filled vial. X
Refillable vials: fill the perfume vial with a maximum of 0.5 fl. oz.
(15 ml) of the same perfume.
The perfume atomizer is faulty. X
Have the perfume atomizer checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Ionization
You can use the "Ionization" function to purify
the air in the vehicle interior and attain an
improved interior climate.
The ionization of the interior air is odorless and
cannot be perceived directly in the vehicle inte-
rior. You can switch ionization on or off using the
multimedia system ( Y
page 274).
Ionization can only be switched on if the front
climate control system is activated. The side air
vent on the driver's side must be open.142
Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
G WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or
parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
General notes During a cold start, the engine runs at higher
speeds to enable the catalytic converter to
reach its operating temperature. The sound of
the engine may change during this time.
Automatic transmission X
Shift the transmission to position P
( Y
page 152).
The transmission position display in the mul-
tifunction display shows P ( Y
page 154).
You can start the engine in transmission posi-
tion P and N .
Starting procedure with the SmartKey To start the engine using the SmartKey instead
of the Start/Stop button, pull the Start/Stop
button out of the ignition lock. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition
lock and release it as soon as the engine is
running ( Y
page 145). Starting procedure with the Start/Stop
button The Start/Stop button can be used to start the
vehicle manually without inserting the SmartKey
into the ignition lock. The Start/Stop button
must be inserted in the ignition lock and the
SmartKey must be in the vehicle. This mode for
starting the engine operates independently of
the ECO start/stop automatic engine start func-
tion.
You can start the engine if a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. Always take the SmartKey with you
when leaving the vehicle, even if you only leave
it for a short time. Pay attention to the important
safety notes. X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed. X
Press the Start/Stop button once
( Y
page 145).
The engine starts.
Starting procedure via smartphone Observe the important safety notes on starting
the engine ( Y
page 146).
You can also start your engine via your smart-
phone from outside the vehicle. In this case, the
previously selected climate control setting is
activated. In this way you can cool or heat the
interior of the vehicle before starting the jour-
ney.
Only start the engine via your smartphone if it is
safe to start and run the engine where your vehi-
cle is parked.
Observe the legal stipulations in the area where
your vehicle is parked. Engine start via smart-
phone may be limited to certain countries or
regions.
You can execute a maximum of two consecutive
starting attempts via your smartphone. If you
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock, you
can carry out two more starting attempts.
Once you have started the engine, you can
switch the engine off via your smartphone at any
time.
You can only start the engine via your smart-
phone if: R
the SmartKey is in the ignition lock R
park position P is selected R
the accelerator pedal is not depressed R
the anti-theft alarm system is not activated Driving 147
Driving and parking Z

R
the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range R
the system detects moisture on the wind-
shield when the automatic climate control is
switched on R
the battery's condition of charge is too low
Shifting the transmission to position ] does
not start the engine.
Deactivating or activating the ECO
start/stop function Mercedes-AMG vehicles
X
To deactivate: in drive program C , press ECO
button C .
or X
Switch to drive program S or M ( Y
page 155).
Indicator lamp D goes out.X
To activate: press ECO button C .
Indicator lamp D lights up.
If drive program S or M is active, the auto-
matic transmission switches to drive program
C .
If indicator lamp D is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been deactivated manually or as the result of a malfunction. The engine will then
not be switched off automatically when the vehi-
cle stops.
If drive program S or M has been selected, the
ECO start/stop function is always deactivated.
If you switch on the ECO start/stop function
while drive program S is selected, the drive pro-
gram automatically switches to C .
All other models
X
To deactivate: press ECO button C .
Indicator lamp D goes out.X
To activate: press ECO button C .
Indicator lamp D lights up.
If indicator lamp D is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been deactivated manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will then
not be switched off automatically when the vehi-
cle stops.
If drive program S or M has been selected, the
ECO start/stop function is always deactivated.
If you switch on the ECO start/stop function
while drive program S is selected, the drive pro-
gram automatically switches to E .150
Driving
Dr ivi ng an d parking

C
Adjusts temperature, airflow and air distri-
bution, left, as well as displaying the current
settingD
Calls up the climate control menu, displays
the current cooling and climate mode set-
ting

PLUG ‑ IN HYBRID: before getting in, the driver's
seat area or the whole vehicle interior is briefly
warmed or ventilated. The air from the vents is
pre-cooled. X
Call up the climate control menu
( Y
page 274). X
To select Pre-entry Climate Control
via Key : turn and press the controller.X
To activate or deactivate: turn the control-
ler. X
To exit the menu: press the 8 button.
Activating or deactivating pre-entry cli-
mate control at departure time This function is available for PLUG ‑ IN HYBRID
vehicles.
The driver's seat and the vehicle interior are
heated or cooled prior to the set departure time. X
Call up the climate control menu
( Y
page 274). X
To select Pre-entry Climate Ctrl. at
Departure Time : turn and press the control-
ler.
A rotary menu appears. X
To select the setting: turn the controller.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting. X
To exit the menu: press the 8 button.
Adjusting the footwell temperature X
Call up the climate control menu
( Y
page 274). X
To select Adjust Footwell : turn and press
the controller. X
To change sides: slide 1 the controller.X
To change the setting: turn the controller.X
To exit the menu: press the 8 button.
Settings in the bottom bar of the cli-
mate control menu
Switching cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion on/off
i Activating the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation facilitates the cooling of the vehicle
interior even with high outside temperatures. X
Call up the climate control menu
( Y
page 274). X
Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated. X
To select s A/C : turn and press the con-
troller. X
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is activated s or deactivated S .
i The current status of the cooling function is
displayed in the climate control bar: A/C ON
– activated, A/C OFF – deactivated.
i Deactivating the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function reduces fuel consumption.
Synchronizing the climate control set-
tings Use s Sync (synchronization) to select the cli-
mate control setting for all zones together s or
separately S . X
Call up the climate control menu
( Y
page 274). X
Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated. X
To select s Sync : turn and press the con-
troller. X
The synchronization function is activated s
or deactivated S .
With the synchronization function switched off,
you can alternate between driver and front
passenger. X
To switch from the footer to the main area:
slide 5 the controller. X
To switch between left and right: slide 1
the controller.
Not all climate control functions allow switch-
ing between the driver and front passenger.
For further information on synchronizing climate
control settings, see ( Y
page 138).
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted fromOperating system 275
Multimedia system Z

Keep the SD card out of the reach of children.
If a SD card is swallowed, seek medical atten-
tion immediately.
! If you are no longer using the SD card, you
should remove it and store it outside the vehi-
cle. High temperatures can damage the card.
Inserting an SD card The SD card slot is located in the stowage com-
partment under the armrest. X
Insert the SD card into the SD card slot until
the SD card engages. The side with the con-
tacts must face downwards. X
Select the media source ( Y
page 278).
Removing an SD card X
Press the memory card.
The memory card is ejected. X
Remove the memory card.
Connecting USB devices
Connections in the storage compartment under
the armrest in vehicles without rear climate control
Connections in the storage compartment under
the armrest in vehicles with rear climate control There are two USB ports in the stowage space
under the armrest. X
Connect the USB device to the USB port. X
Select the media source ( Y
page 278).
Connecting to an external audio/video
source The socket for the audio/video AUX jack is loca-
ted in the stowage compartment in the center
console.
To connect an external audio source to the AUX
jack, an audio AUX cable is required. To connect
an external video source, a video AUX cable is
required. X
Connect the video/audio AUX cable to the
AUX jack. X
Select the media source ( Y
page 278).X
Start playback of the external audio/video
source (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
i Videos cannot be shown on the driver's side
while the vehicle is in motion.
CD/DVD drive (Rear Seat Entertain-
ment System)
C
CD/DVD slot
D
CD/DVD eject button
Depending on the vehicle model and equipment
level, the CD/DVD drive is found: R
at the rear of the center console under the
automatic climate control panel or R
between the parcel shelf and skibagOperating system 279
Multimedia system Z

The antifreeze concentrate/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should: R
be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †). R
not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection down
to -49 ‡[ -45 †]). Otherwise, heat will not be
dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance
with
MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate
antifreeze and anti-corrosion protection.
i The coolant is checked with every mainte-
nance interval at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Filling capacities Model Capacity
S 600
Mercedes ‑ May-
bach S 600 15.7 US qt (14.9 l)
S 400 4MATIC
Mercedes ‑ AMG
S 63 4MATIC 13.0 US qt (12.3 l)
Mercedes ‑ AMG
S 65 16.1 US qt (15.2 l)
Al l ot her models
12.8 US qt (12.1 l)
Windshield washer system
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if
it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Do not use distilled or de-ionized water. Other-
wise, the level sensor may give a false reading.
At temperatures above freezing: X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing: X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit.
For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor-
mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
year round.
Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes The climate control system of your vehicle is fil-
led with refrigerant R ‑ 134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be found on the radiator cross
member.
! Only the refrigerant R ‑ 134a and the PAG oil
approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with
any other PAG oil that is not approved for
R-134a refrigerant. Otherwise, the climate
control system may be damaged.
Service work, such as refilling with refrigerant or
replacing component parts, may only be carried
out by a qualified specialist workshop. All appli-
cable regulations, as well as SAE standard J639,
must be adhered to.
Always have work on the climate control system
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.Service products and filling capacities 375
Technical data Z