2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS COUPE Owner's Manual

#With th e handle pointing upwards, insert the
mechanical keyin to the trunk lock as far as it
will go.
#Tu rn the mechanical keyclo ckwise from posi‐
tion 1toposition 2.
#Turn the mechanical keybac kto position 1
and remo veit.
% Ifyo u use the mechanical keyto unlo ckand
open the trunk lid, the anti- theft alarm sys‐
te m will be triggered.
Ac tivating/deactivating the trunk lid opening
hight restriction
Multimedia sy stem:
,Vehicle.î Vehicle Set-
tings.Trunk Lid Restriction
This function allo wsyouto av oid bumping the
trunk lid on a low garage ceiling, forex ample.
#Ac tivate Oor deacti vate ª the function.
Side windo ws
Opening and closing the side windo ws
&
WARNING Risk of entrapment when
opening a side window
When opening a side windo w,parts of the
body could be dr awn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
#When opening, make sure that nobody
is touching the side windo w.
#If someone is trapped, release the but‐
to n immedia tely or pull it in order to
close the side window again.
&
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when closing a side window
When closing a side windo w,body parts
could be trapped in the closing area in the
process.
#When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
#If someone is trapped, release the but‐
to n immedia tely or pres sth e button in
order toreopen the side windo w.
&
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when children opera tethe side windo ws
Childr en could become trapped if they oper‐
ate the side windo ws, particularly when unat‐
te nded.
#Ne ver lea vechildren unatte nded inthe
ve hicle.
#When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th e SmartK eywith you and lock the
ve hicle.
Re quirements:RThe po wer supply or the ignition is switched
on.
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1Closes
2Opens
The butto ns onthe driver's door take prece‐
dence.
#To start automatic operation: pressthe
W button be yond the point of resis tance
or pull and release it.
#To inter rupt automatic operation: press or
pull theW button again.
% Automatic operation for closing is available
only forth e front side windo ws.
When theve hicle is switched off, the side win‐
do ws can continue being ope rated.
The function is available for around five minutes
or until a door is opened.All side windo wscan be opened or closed simul‐
ta neously using button 1.
#Switch onthe ignition.
#To open: press and hold button 1tothe
point of resis tance.
#To open fully :press and hold button 1
be yond the point of resis tance.
#To close: pull and hold button 1.
Au tomatic reve rsing function of the side win‐
do ws
If an object bloc ksa side wind owduring the
closing process, the side window opens again
automaticall y.The automatic reve rsing function
is only an aid and is not a substitute foryo ur
attentiveness.
#When closing, make sure that no body parts
are in the closing area.
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&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite there being reve rsing pr otection
on the side window
The reve rsing function does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fi ngers
Rdu ring resetting
This means that there ve rse function cannot
pr eve nt someone from becoming trapped in
th ese situations.
#When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
#If someone becomes trapped, press the
W button toopen the side window
again.
Con venience opening (ventilating theve hicle
before starting a journey)
&
WARNING Risk of entrapment when
opening a side window
When opening a side windo w,parts of the
body could be dr awn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
#When opening, make sure that nobody
is touching the side windo w.
#Release the button immediately if
somebody becomes trapped.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when opening/closing the soft top .
When opening or closing the soft top, there
is a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped bymoving parts such as thero of
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side win‐
do ws .
#When opening or closing, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of
moving components.
#Re lease the button if somebody
becomes trapped.
#Press and hold the% button on the
SmartK ey.
The following functions are per form ed:
RThe vehicle is unloc ked.
RThe side windo wsare opened when the
trunk pa rtition is open.
RThe soft top is opened when the trunk
partition is closed.
RThe seat ventilation of the driver's seat is
switched on.
#To inter rupt convenience opening: release
th e% button.
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Convenience closing (closing theve hicle
from outside)
& WARNING Risk of entrapment caused by
inadver tent con venience closing
When the con venience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped in the closing area of the side win‐
do ws .
#Obser vethe comple teclosing proce‐
dure when using con venience closing.
#When closing, make surethat no body
parts are in the closing area.
&
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when opening/closing the soft top .
When opening or closing the soft top, there
is a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped bymoving parts such as thero of
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side win‐
do ws .
#When opening or closing, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of
moving components.
#Re lease the button if somebody
becomes trapped.
#Press and hold the& button on the
SmartK ey.
The following functions are per form ed:
RThe vehicle is loc ked.
RThe soft top is closed.
The side windo wsare closed when the
soft top is closed.
#To inter rupt convenience closing: release
th e& button.
% Con venience closing can also be operated
wi th KEYLESS-GO (
→page 62).
Problems with the side windo ws
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
A side window cannot be closed and
yo u cannot see the cause.
#Check tosee whe ther any objects are in the window guide.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fata lly injured if reve rsing pr otection is not activated
If yo u close a side windowagain immediately af ter it has been bloc ked or reset, the side window closes
with increased or maximum forc e. The reve rsing feature is then not active.
Pa rts of the body could become trapped in the closing area in the process.
#Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
#To stop the closing process, release the button or press the button again toreopen the side win‐
do w.
#Close the soft top.
If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly:
#Immediately af terth e window bloc ks, pull the cor responding button again until the side window has
closed, and hold the button for an additional second.
The side window is closed with increased forc e.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:
#Re peat the pr evious step.
The side window is closed without the automatic reve rsing function.
The side windo wscannot be opened or
closed using the con venience opening
fe ature. The SmartK
eybattery is dischar ged or nearly dischar ged.
#Check the battery using the battery check lamp and replace if necessary .
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Softtop
Opening and closing the soft top using the
soft -top switch
&
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
due tothe soft top lo wering unexpect‐
ed ly
If yo udo not fully open/c losethe soft top,
th e soft- tophy draulics depressurize af ter a
short time.
This causes the soft topto lowe r unexpect‐
edly and may cause you or others tobe trap‐
ped.
#Alw ays fully open or close the soft top.
&
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when opening/closing the soft top .
When opening or closing the soft top, there
is a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped bymoving parts such as thero of
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side win‐
do ws .
#When opening or closing, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of
moving components.
#Re lease the button if somebody
becomes trapped.
* NO
TEPossible damage tothe soft top
when opening or closing
The soft top can be damaged when opening
or closing.
#Make sure there is suf ficient clearance
ab ove it.
#Only load the trunk below the trunk
separator so that it will not be pushed
upwards.
#Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
#Ifth e soft top is dirty, wet or frozen, do
not open the soft top.
* NO
TEDama getothe soft top caused by
heavy objects
Heavy objects placed on the soft- top com‐
partment co ver can dama gethe soft top or
soft- top compartment co ver.
#Do not place heav yobjects on the soft-
to p compartment co ver.
#Do not sit on the soft- top compartment
co ver.
Fo r saf etyre asons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
opening or closing the soft top when theve hicle
is stationar y.
Do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h) when driving (max. 37mph
(60 km/h) to avoid inter rupting the closing proc‐
ess in theeve nt of slight excess speed).
#Make sure that the trunk partition is closed.
#Close the trunk lid.
#Switch on the ignition.
#Ke ep the brake pedal depressed when the
ve hicle is stationar y.
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#Foldthe armrest upwards.
#To open: pull and hold soft- top switch 1
until the soft top is fully opened.
The multifunction display sho wsthe opening
process of the soft top.
#To close: press and hold soft- top switch 1
until the soft top is fully closed.
The multifunction display sho wsthe closing
process of the soft top.
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to
exc essive speed during the soft- top
opening or closing procedure
If th eve hicle speed exceeds 37mph
(60 km/h), the soft topstops during the
opening or closing procedure.
This impairs your view tothere ar.
#Re duce theve hicle speed tobelow
37 mph (60 km/h) or stop theve hicle,
paying attention toroad and traf fic con‐
ditions.
#Ope rate the soft- top switch again in
order toopen or close the soft top full y.
The cur rent procedu reisstopped at a speed
abo ve37 mph (60 km/h). The Open/Close Con-
vertible Top Completely message is shown on
th e multifunction displa y.
#Reduce your speed and press or pull soft- top
switch 1again.
If th e soft top does not close fully because of
stro ng headwinds, drive more slow ly orstop.
Re locking the soft top
&
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
due tothe soft top lo wering unexpect‐
ed ly
If yo u do not fully open/close the soft top,
th e soft- tophy draulics depressurize af ter a
short time.
This causes the soft topto lowe r unexpect‐
edly and may cause you or others tobe trap‐
ped.
#Alw ays fully open or close the soft top.
Ifth e soft top is not loc ked fully:
RThe Open/Close Convertible Top Completely
message is shown on the multifunction dis‐
pla y.
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RYouwill hear a warning tone for up to te n
seconds when pulling away or while driving.
#Stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention toroad and traf fic condi‐
tions.
#Make surethat the ignition is switched on.
#Fu lly close the soft top using the soft- top
switch.
Opening and closing the trunk pa rtition
The trunk partition co vers luggage or loads in
th e trunk.
The soft top can be opened only when the trunk
partition is closed.
* NO
TEDama getothe soft top or load
The soft top or load may be damaged with
th e soft top open.
#Do not place any overly lon gobjects
inside or behind the side parcel nets
when the trunk separator is open.
#Make sure that the load does not push
th e trunk separator upwards.
#Press button 1.
Tr unk partition 2opens or closes automati‐
call y.
Activating or deactivating AI RCAP
AIRCA Pre duces the draft in the front and rear
passenger compartments when you are driving
wit hth e soft top open.
Pa rticular lyturbulent air can reduce the ef fect of
AIR CAP.This can arise when you are driving
behind ano ther vehicle or if there is a crosswind,
fo rex ample.
AI RCA P consists of thefo llowing components:
RA wind deflector abo vethe windshield
RA wind screen behind bo threar seat head
re stra ints
When AI RCAP is activated, the wind deflector
and the wind screen extend simultaneously.
AIR CAP can be activated or deactivated at
speeds of up toappr oximately 100mp h
(160 km/h).
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when retracting AIR CAP
It is possible for persons tobecome trapped
when retracting AIR CAP.
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