2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS level

X
To exit the menu: briefly press the 8
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode. X
To call up the basic display: press the 8
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the basic
display of the current operating mode.
The telephone keypad or touchpad The multimedia system is equipped with either a
telephone keypad or a touchpad.
The telephone keypad is touch-sensitive. As
soon as one or several of the keys are gently
touched, the telephone keypad is shown in the
multimedia system's display. The key being
touched is highlighted.
As an alternative to the controller, the touchpad
enables menu items to be selected and charac-
ter entry including handwriting recognition, for
example.
Touchpad
Switching the touchpad on/off Multimedia system: X
Select Vehicle { System Set‐
tings { Touchpad { Activate Touch‐
pad .
The touchpad is switched on s or off S .
Operating the touchpad The touchpad is available in two versions.
Variant 1
C
Touch-sensitive surface
D
Favorites button

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

X
To open: pull handle C on the cover.X
Fold the cover out to the front. X
To switch cooling level to low: press but-
ton D once.
An indicator lamp in the button lights up. X
To switch cooling level to high: press but-
ton D twice.
Both indicator lamps in the button light up. X
To switch off cooling: press button D
repeatedly until the indicator lamps go out.
The cooling output of the coolbox depends on
the ambient temperature and the selected cool-
ing level.
The coolbox reduces its cooling output or
switches off, if: R
many electrical consumers are turned on R
the starter battery is not sufficiently charged
This is indicated by the flashing indicator lamps
in the button. The cooling function will automat-
ically switch back on as soon as there is suffi-
cient voltage.
Caring for the coolbox If you do not need to use the coolbox for an
extended period you should switch it off, defrost
it and clean it. After doing so, leave the lid open
for a time. Removing and installing the coolbox
You can remove the coolbox for maintenance
purposes or to install the skibag ( Y
page 285).X
To remove: switch off the coolbox. X
Pull plug D down and out. X
Unscrew both screws

Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
Hybrid vehicles: make sure that you read the
separate operating instructions. You could oth-
erwise fail to recognize dangers, e.g. due to high
voltage.
General notes Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 l) of oil per
600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption may
be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if
you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
in a different location.
When checking the oil level: R
park the vehicle on a level surface R
the engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature R
if the engine is not at normal operating tem-
perature, e.g. if the engine was only started
briefly, wait about 30 minutes before carrying
out the measurement
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick (except S 600 and Mercedes-AMG
S 65)
Example: checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick X
Pull oil dipstick C out of the dipstick guide
tube. X
Wipe off oil dipstick C .X
Slowly slide oil dipstick C into the guide tube
to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark

Oil level display messages in the multifunction display Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Engine Oil Level OK The oil level is correct.
Check Engine Oil
Level (Add 1 Liter) The oil level is too low. X
Add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of engine oil.
Reduce Engine Oil
Level The engine oil level is too high. X
Have excess engine oil siphoned off.
For Engine Oil
Level Ignition Must
Be On The ignition is switched off. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock ( Y
page 145).
or X
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the Start/Stop button twice
( Y
page 145).
Need More Time to
Check Engine Oil
Level The required waiting period was not observed. X
If the engine is at normal operating temperature: repeat the meas-
urement after about five minutes.
If the engine is not at normal operating temperature, e.g. if the
engine was only started briefly: repeat the measurement after
approximately 30 minutes.
Engine Oil Level
Not Measurable with
Engine Running The engine is running; oil level measurement is not possible. X
Switch off the engine. X
If the engine is at normal operating temperature: wait about five
minutes before carrying out the measurement.
If the engine is not at normal operating temperature, e.g. if the
engine was only started briefly: wait approximately 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Adding engine oil
H Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to
the environment.
! Use only engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with a service system. A
list of the engine oils and oil filters that have
been tested and approved in accordance with
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products is available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. The following cause engine failure or damage
to the exhaust system: R
Use of engine oils and oil filters that have
not been expressly approved for the service
system R
Replacement of engine oil and oil filter after
the replacement interval specified by the
service system has expired R
Use of engine oil additives
! Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the engine
or to the catalytic converter. Have excess
engine oil siphoned off.Engine compartment 315
Maintenance and care Z

Example: adding engine oil X
Turn cap C counter-clockwise and remove it.X
Add engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil. X
Replace cap C on the filler neck and tighten
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely. X
Check the oil level using the on-board com-
puter (except S 600 and Mercedes-AMG S 65)
( Y
page 314).
Further information on engine oil ( Y
page 373).
Additional service products
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
G WARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There
is a risk of injury. If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment: R
switch off the ignition R
never reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area R
remove jewelry and watches R
keep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
ple, away from moving parts
G WARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before you open the
cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Slowly
open the cap to relieve pressure.
G WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
Checking coolant level
G WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
G WARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,316
Engine compartment
Maintenance and care

you could be scalded if hot coolan t sprays out .
There is a ris k of injury.
Let th e engin e cool down before you open th e
cap . Wear gloves and eye protection . Slowly
open th e cap to reliev e pressure.
Example: checking th e coolan t levelX
Par k th e vehicl e on a level surface.
Only chec k th e coolan t level when th e vehicl e
is on a level surfac e and th e engin e has cooled
down .X
Turn th e SmartKey to position 2 in th e ignition
loc k ( Y
page 145).
or X
On vehicles wit h KEYLESS-GO , press th e
Start/Sto p butto n twice ( Y
page 145).X
Chec k th e coolan t temperature display in th e
instrumen t cluste r ( Y
page 211).
The coolan t temperature mus t be belo w
15 8 ‡ (70 †).X
Turn th e SmartKey to position 0 in th e ignition
loc k ( Y
page 145).
or X
Press th e Start/Sto p butto n once on vehicles
wit h KEYLESS-GO ( Y
page 145).X
Slowly tur n cap C counter-clockwise and to
reliev e excess pressure.X
Turn cap C further counter-clockwise and
remove it .
If th e coolan t is at th e level of marke r bar

ASSYST PLUS
Service message The ASSYS T PLU S servic e interval display
inform s you of th e next servic e due date.
Information on th e typ e of servic e and servic e
intervals (see th e separat e Maintenance Book -
let).
Further information can be obtained at a quali-
fie d specialis t workshop , e.g. an authorize d
Mercedes-Benz Center, or at
http://www.mbusa.co m (US A only).
i The ASSYS T PLU S servic e interval display
does no t sho w any information on th e engin e
oil level. Observ e th e note s on th e engin e oil
level ( Y
page 314).
The multifunction display shows a servic e mes -
sage for several seconds, e.g. :R
Servic e A in XX Day sR
Servic e A DueR
Servic e A Overdu e by XX Day s
Dependin g on th e operating condition s of th e
vehicle, th e remaining time or distanc e until th e
next servic e due dat e is displayed.
The lette r A or B , possibl y in connection wit h a
number or another letter, indicates th e typ e of
service. A stand s for a minor servic e and B for a
major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorize d Mercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYS T PLU S servic e interval display does
no t tak e int o accoun t any periods of time during
whic h th e battery is disconnected.
Maintainin g th e time-dependen t servic e sched-
ule: X
Not e down th e servic e due dat e displayed in
th e multifunction display before disconnect -
ing th e battery.
or X
Afte r reconnecting th e battery, subtrac t th e
battery disconnection periods from th e ser -
vic e dat e shown on th e display.
Hiding a service message X
Press th e v or 8 butto n on th e steering
wheel. Displaying service messages X
Switc h th e ignition on .X
Use