2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS warning light

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
ABC Malfunction
Sto p Vehicl e The Active Body Control (ABC) vehicl e level is to o low.X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions.
Afte r a few seconds, th e vehicl e level is adjusted and th e display
message disappears.
The multifunction display continuousl y shows th e display message .
The vehicl e is leaking oil. X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions. Do no t continu e drivin g
under any circumstances. X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop .
The multifunction display continuousl y shows th e display message .
Active Body Control (ABC) is malfunctioning .X
Do no t drive at speeds abov e 50 mph (80 km/h).X
Mak e only slight steering movements. Otherwise , th e fron t fender
or th e tires could be damaged if th e steering movement is to o large.X
Liste n for scraping sounds. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
ABC Vehicl e Rising
Please Wai t Briefl y The vehicl e level is to o low when th e vehicl e is stationary. A warning
tone also sounds. X
Do no t pull away.
The vehicl e level is set when th e display message disappears.
ABC Malfunction The Active Body Control (ABC) function is restricted. The vehicle's
handlin g characteristics may be affected. X
Do no t drive at speeds abov e 50 mph (80 km/h).X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
Active Lan e Keepin g
Assist Currently
Unavailable See
Operator' s Manual Active Lan e Keepin g Assis t is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possibl e causes are: R
th e windshield in th e camera' s field of vision is dirtyR
visibilit y is impaire d due to heav y rain , snow or fogR
there hav e been no lan e marking s for an extended periodR
th e lan e marking s are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dir t or snow
Whe n th e causes state d abov e no longer apply, th e display message
disappears.
Active Lan e Keepin g Assis t is operational again .
If th e display message does no t disappear :X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 162).X
Clean th e windshield.246
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Par k Assist
Switched Off The vehicl e is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappear s automatically.
Night Vie w Assist
Currently Unavaila‐
ble Night View Assis t Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possibl e causes are: R
th e windshield in th e camera' s field of vision is dirtyR
th e camera in th e radiato r trim is dirty.R
visibilit y is impaire d due to heav y rain , snow or fogR
th e outside temperature is to o high .X
Clean th e windshield. X
Clean th e camera in th e radiato r trim.
If th e system has been switched off due to excessive outside tem-
peratures, th e system will switch bac k on automatically once it has
cooled down .
If th e system detects that th e camera is full y operational, th e display
message disappears.
Night View Assis t Plus is operational again .
Night Vie w Assist
Inoperative Night View Assis t Plus is defective.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
Spotlight Inopera‐
tiv e Night View Assis t Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possibl e causes are: R
th e windshield in th e camera' s field of vision is dirtyR
th e camera in th e radiato r trim is dirty.R
visibilit y is impaire d due to heav y rain , snow or fogR
th e outside temperature is to o high .X
Clean th e windshield. X
Clean th e camera in th e radiato r trim.
If th e system has been switched off due to excessive outside tem-
peratures, th e system will switch bac k on automatically once it has
cooled down .
If th e system detects that th e camera is full y operational, th e display
message disappears.
Night View Assis t Plus is operational again .
Night View Assis t Plus is faulty.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .248
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

General notes The multimedia system section in this Opera-
tor's Manual describes the basic principles for
operation. More information can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
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 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.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking the following into
account, for example: R
traffic lights R
stop and yield signs R
parking or stopping restrictions R
road narrowing R
other road and traffic rules and regulations
The multimedia system may give incorrect nav-
igation recommendations if the actual street/
traffic situation does not correspond with the
digital map's data.
For example: R
a diverted route R
the road layout or the direction of a one-way
street has been changed
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over multimedia system
driving recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving. Please always use this feature instead of con-
sulting the map display for directions. Looking
at the icons or map display can distract you from
traffic conditions and driving, and increase the
risk of an accident.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that is deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). How-
ever, it is recommended to insta ll it at a distance
of
at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the
radiation source and a person's body (not
including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and
legs).
G WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion.
You will notice this, for example, because either
you will not be able to select certain menu items
or a message will appear to this effect.Function restrictions 269
Multimedia system Z

X
Close the flap in the trunk.X
Fold up the sk ibag using the folding aid and
close it wit h the Velcro fasteners.X
Put the sk ibag into the backrest.X
Fold the cover back up.
You should close the flap in the trunk if you do
not require the skibag. This will prevent unau-
thorized access to the trunk from the veh icle
interior.
Removing the skibag
If you would lik e to clean or dry the skibag, it can
be remove d.X
Open the trunk. X
Open flap C .X
Release the sk ibag at catch D and remove.
When the sk ibag has been remove d, you can use
the through- loadin g fac ilit y for st owin g loads.
Bag hook in the trunk
G WAR NING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and there by hit
veh icle occupants when braking or abrupt ly
changing dire ctions. There is a risk of injury.
On ly hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
6. 6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to secure
a load. X
Pull bag hook D down by tab C .
EASY-PACK trunk box
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When the load surface moves up, your hands
may become trapped on the frame of the
EASY-PA CK trunk box. There is a risk of injury.
When the load surface moves up, make sure
that your hands are not wit hin the sweep of
the load surface. If someone becomes trap-
ped, carefully push the center of the load sur-
face down ward.
! When the EASY-PACK trunk box is exten-
ded, objects may neither be placed on the
frame of the box nor pushed down onto the
frame from above. The box may otherwise be
damaged.
! Sharp-edge d, pointed or fragile objects can
damage the EASY-PA CK trunk box and may be
thrown out. There is a risk of injury.
Do not transport sharp-edged, pointed or
fragile objects in the EASY-PACK trunk box.
Always store and secure these or similar
objects in the trunk out side the EASY-PACK
trunk box.
! If you exceed the maximum permitted load
of the EASY-PACK trunk box, objects may be
thrown out of the EASY-PACK trunk box and
strike vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Alwa ys observe the maximum permitted load
of the EASY-PA CK trunk box. Alwa ys storeStowage areas 287
Stowage and features Z

! To avoid damaging or scratching the covers,
do not use metallic or hard objects to open
them.
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel: the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel cannot be opened if a
roof carrier is installed. The panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel can still be raised to
allow ventilation of the vehicle interior.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel makes contact with a roof carrier
approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sunroof will
lower slightly but remain raised at the rear.
Attaching the roof carrier
X
Fold covers C upwards in the direction of the
arrow. X
Only secure the roof carrier to the anchorage
points under covers C .X
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cupholders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always retain all objects they contain. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction. R
Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations. R
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets. R
Close the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey. R
Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 281).
Mercedes-Maybach vehicles equipped with
champagne glasses: for your own safety, when
using champagne glasses, please observe the
following: R
do not use the champagne glasses while the
vehicle is in motion R
do not use champagne glasses made of
breakable glass, and store them in the trunk if
possible
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
! Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Cup holder in the front center console
Front cupholder (example: Mercedes ‑ Maybach)290
Features
Stowage and features

Problems with the 115 V power socket Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The warning lamp on the
115 V power socket is
not lit. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak. X
Start the engine.
or X
Charge the battery ( Y
page 334).
If the indicator lamp still does not light up: X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high. X
Remove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket. X
Let the DC/AC converter cool down.
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter: X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
You have connected an electronic device that has a constant nominal
power of less than 150 watts, but has a very high switch-on current.
This device will not work. If you connect such a device, the 115 V
power socket will not supply it with power. X
Connect a suitable electronic device.
Coolbox in the rear compartment
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you cover the ventilation grille for the cool-
box, it may overheat. There is a risk of fire.
Always make sure that the ventilation grille is
not covered.
The ventilation grille for the coolbox is in the
trunk.
The coolbox can bear a maximum load of 7.7 lb
(3.5 kg).
If you want to store a bottle in the upper com-
partment of the coolbox, the capacity of the
bottle must not exceed 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l).
Store only plastic bottles in the upper compart-
ment of the coolbox. Using the coolbox
X
Vehicles with rear seat armrest: fold down
the rear seat armrest. X
Pull handle C and fold down cover D .Features 299
Stowage and features Z

X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off. X
Pull release lever C on the hood.
The hood is released.
X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch handle D
up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm). X
Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
with a little more force.
Radiator
Do not cover up the radiator, such as with a
thermal mat or insect protection cover. The
readings of the on-board-diagnostic system may
otherwise be inaccurate. Some of these read-
ings are required by law and must be accurate at
all times. Engine oil
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
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and
thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine.
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.Engine compartment 313
Maintenance and care Z

low speeds. Otherwise, when in transmis-
sion position D or R the automatic trans-
mission will automatically switch to park
position P and block the wheels.R
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
Do not open the driver's door when the
engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position D or R the automatic transmission
will automatically switch to park position P
and block the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position N neu-
tral:
Operating with the SmartKey: X
Make sure that the ignition is switched on. X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary. X
Depress and hold the brake pedal. X
Shift to neutral N .X
Release the brake pedal. X
Release the electric parking brake, if neces-
sary. X
Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
in the ignition lock.
Operating with the Start/Stop button: X
Make sure that the ignition is switched on. X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary. X
Depress and hold the brake pedal. X
Engage park position P .X
Release the brake pedal. X
Remove Start/Stop button from ignition lock
( Y
page 145).X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. X
Switch on the ignition. X
Depress and hold the brake pedal. X
Shift to neutral N .X
Release the brake pedal. X
Release the electric parking brake, if neces-
sary. X
Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
in the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automat ic car wash, wipe off wax
from
the windshield and the wiper blades. This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each country. X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight. X
Use a soft sponge to clean. X
Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. X
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water. X
Do not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet. X
Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently. X
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois. X
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers
G WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about the
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following: R
Tires R
Door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc. R
Electrical components320
Care
Maintenance and care