2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN ignition

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The li stof available updates is refreshed.
#Select an update and start the update.
The selected update is downloaded via the
connected mobile phone.
Ac tivating the so ftwa reupdate
#Restart the sy stem.
Important sy stem upda tes
Impor tant sy stem updates may be necessary for
th e security of your multimedia system's data.
Please ins tallth ese updates, or else the security
of your multimedia system cannot be ensured.
% If automatic software updates are activated,
the sy stem updates will be downloaded auto‐
matically (
→page 287).
As soon as an update is available for download,
a cor responding message appears onthe multi‐
media sy stem displa y.
Yo u ha vethefo llowing selection options:
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The update will be downloaded in the back‐
ground.
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Information about the pending sy stem
update is displa yed.
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The update can be downloaded manually at a
later time (
→page 287).
If th e download is comple ted and the update is
re ady for ins tallation, youwill be informed of this
af te rth e next ignition cycle, forex ample.
Re quirements forth e ins tallation:
RThe ignition is switched off.
RNo tes and warnings ha vebeen read and
accep ted.
RThe elect ric park ing brake is applied.
If all requirements are met, the update will be
ins talled. The multimedia sy stem cannot be
operated while the update is being ins talled and
ve hicle functions are restricted.
If er rors should occur during the ins tallation, the
multimedia sy stem automatically att em
ptsto
re store the pr evious version

. If restoration of the
pr ev ious version is not possible, a symbol appears on
the center console displa y.Please
consult a qualified specialist workshop to
re solve the problem.
Re set function
Multimedia sy stem:
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Pe rsonal data is dele ted, forex ample:
Rstation presets
Rconnec ted mobile phones
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If PIN pr otection is activated, a prom ptappears
asking if you also wishtorestore this to thefa c‐
to ry settings during a reset.
#Select <HV
#Enterthe cur rent PIN.
The PIN is reset.
Or
#Select 1R.
The cur rent PIN stay sth e same af terre set‐
ting.
288 Multimedia sy stem

Programs Function
We ll being
Can aidthe ph ysical and menta lre laxation of occupants. A back massage combined with local warmthpro‐
vide relaxation. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance is released. The music pla yer
pla ysselections of calming music and theve hicle interior is illuminated with pleasant lighting.
Tr aining
Can counteractthe onset of muscle tension, limbs falling asleep or stre ss with targeted relaxation or stim‐
ulation trainings. The exercises are demonstrated in short videos. The air is purified using ionization and a
pleasant fragrance is released. The vehicle interior is illuminated with lighting appropriate forth e training.
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Please no tethat theav ailable prog rams and
th e associated functions are dependent on
yo ur vehicle equipment. Depending on your
equipment, fewe r functions may be availa‐
ble.
St arting the ENERGIZING comfort prog ram
Re quirements:RThe ignition is switched on.
% ENE RGIZING comfort is available appr ox‐
imately 5 minutes af terst arting the multime‐
dia sy stem. Multimedia sy
stem:
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The selected training video starts and is dis‐
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The training video is display ed in full screen.
% For information about pausing or skipping
videos, see Media playba ck(
→page 341).
If, during an active prog ram, a function require‐
ment is no longer met, a cor responding message
appears . The acti veprogram is canceled.
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Multimedia sy stem

ÕToswitch tomedia mode
/ Toset vehicle functions
3To select a display (→page 363)
4Toselect a menu function with
9:=;
5To select menu functions using the selector
wheel
6To display main functions
7Tolowe r/raise thevo lume (corded head‐
phones), toswitch the sound off/on
8Media playback button group:
C Toskip tothe beginning of a scene
D Toskip tothe end of a scene
Ì Play
Ë Pause
9Back butto n
A9Toconfirm a menu function
BIndicator la mp Displa
ysof indica tor lamp B
LED colo rM eaning
Green
The LED flashes once. Entry being transmit‐
te
d.
The batteries are fully
ch arge d. The batter‐
ies ha vebeen inser‐
te d cor rectl y.
Re d
The LED flashes once. Entry being transmit‐
te
d.
The batteries are
almost dischar ged.
Orange
The LED flashes thre e
times. Entry not cor
rectly
transmitted.
No displ ay The batteries are dis‐
charge d.
Switching the display on/off#Press theSt art/ Stop button once.
#Press theu button on there mo tecontrol. or
#Press
uontheto uchk eyon there ar
passenger compartment displa y.
The display is switched on/off.
The displa ysare switch ed off after 30 minutes at
th e latest in thefo llowing situations:
RThe ignition is switched off.
RThe SmartK eyis not in place.
% Please no tethat the battery continues to
dischar gebyswitching the sy stem on again.
Selecting a display
Multimedia sy stem 363

&WARNING Risk of accident and injury
when opening and closing the engine
hood
When opening or closing the engine hood, it
may suddenly drop into the end position.
There is a risk of injury for an yone in the
engine hood's range of mo vement.
#Only open or close the engine hood
when there are no persons in the
engine hood's range of mo vement.
&
WARNING Danger of burn s when open‐
ing the hood
If yo u open the hood when the engine has
ove rheated or during a fire inthe engine
compartment, you could come into contact
wit h hot gases or other escaping operating
fl uids.
#Before opening the hood, allow the
engine tocool down.
#Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the hood closed and
call thefire service.
&
WARNING Risk of injury duetomoving
parts
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment may continue tomo veor suddenly
mo veagain even af terth e ignition has been
switched off, e.g. the cooler fan.
Make sure of thefo llowing before per form ing
ta sks in the engine compartmen t:
#Switchthe ignition off.
#Ne verto uch the danger zone sur round‐
ing moving co mponent parts, e.g. the
ro tation area of thefa n.
#Re mo vejewe lry and watches.
#Keep items of clo thing and hair away
from moving parts.
& WARNING Risk of injury fromtouching
co mp onent parts under voltage
The ignition sy stem and the fuel injection
sy stem workunder high voltage. If youto uch
co mp onent parts which are under voltage,
yo u could receive an electric shoc k.
#Neverto uch co mponent parts of the
ignition sy stem or the fuel injection sys‐
te m when the ignition is switched on.
&
WARNING Risk of burn s from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
th e cooler and parts of theex haust sy stem.
#Let the engine cool down and only
to uch the component parts described
as follo ws .
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&WARNING Risk of injury from usingthe
windshield wipers while the engine hood
is open
When the engine hood is open and the wind‐
shield wipers are set in motion, you can be
trapped bythe wiper linkage.
#Alw ays switch off the windshield wipers
and ignition before opening the engine
hood.
Plug-in hybrid: obser vethe no tes in the Supple‐
ment. Otherwise, you may not recognize dan‐
ge rs.
#To open: pull lever1 torelease the engine
hood.#Push hood catch 1upwards and lift the
hood byappr oximately 15in (40 cm).
#Toclose: lowe rth e hood and let it fall from a
height of appr oximately 8 in (20 cm).
#Ifth e hood can still be lif ted slightl y,open
th e hood again and close it with a little more
fo rc e until it engages cor rectl y.
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Maintenance and care

Engine oil
Checkingthe engine oil le vel using the oil
dip stick (S 450, S 450 4MATIC)
&
WARNING Risk of burn s from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
th e cooler and parts of theex haust sy stem.
#Let the engine cool down and only
to uch the component parts described
as follo ws .
Plug-in hybrid: obser vethe no tes in the Supple‐
ment. Otherwise, you may not recognize dan‐
ge rs.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
ins talled in the engine compartment in dif fere nt
locations.
Wa iting time before checking the oil le vel:
REngine at normal operating temp erature: five
minutes.
#Pa rk theve hicle on a flat sur face.
#Re mo veoil dipstick 1and wipe off.
#Slowly slide oil dipstick 1into the guide
tube tothestop, and take it out again af ter
appr oximately thre e seconds.
ROil le vel is cor rect: oil le vel is between 2
and 3.
ROil le velto o low: oil le vel is at 3or
belo w.
ROil le velto o high: oil le vel is abo ve2.
#Ifth e oil le vel is too lo w,add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of
engine oil.
#If th e engine oil le vel is too high, ha vethe
exc ess engine oil remo ved as soon as possi‐
ble at a qualified specialist workshop.
Checking the engine oil le vel using the on-
board compu ter (e xcept S 450, S 450
4MATIC)
The engine oil le vel is de term ined during driving.
The oil le vel display is only available af ter a driv‐
ing time of up to30 minutes and if the ignition is
switched on, depending on the driving profile.
It is not possible tocor rectly measure the oil
le ve l if:
RThe vehicle is not le vel during the measuring
process.
RThe engine hood was pr eviously opened.
The engine must be restar ted and the engine oil
le ve l will be de term ined again during driving.
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On-board computer:
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Yo u will see one of thefo llowing display
messa ges in the multifunction displa y:
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ofthe oil le vel is not yet possible. Repeat the
re qu est af ter a maximum of 30 minutes' driv‐
ing.
#(QJLQH 2LO /HYHO 2. andthe bar display for
indicating the oil le vel in the multifunction
display is green and is between "min" and
"max": the oil le vel is cor rect.
#(QJLQH 2LO /HYHO $GG  O andthe bar display
fo r indicating the oil le vel in the multifunction
display is orange and is below "min": add
1. 1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil.
#5HGXFH (QJLQH 2LO /HYHO andthe bar display
fo r indicating the oil le vel in the multifunction
display is orange and is abo ve"max ": drain
off theexc ess engine oil. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
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switch on the ignition tocheck the engine oil
le ve l.
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defective or not connec ted. Consult a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop.
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close the engine hood.
Ad ding engine oil
&
WARNING Risk of burn s from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
th e cooler and parts of theex haust sy stem.
#Let the engine cool down and only
to uch the component parts described
as follo ws .
&
WARNING Risk offire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into con tact wi thhot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
#Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next tothefiller opening.
#Allow the engine tocool off and thor‐
oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting theve hicle.
* NO
TEEngine damage causedbyan
incor rect oil filter, incor rect oil or addi‐
tives
#Do not use engine oils or oil filters
which do not cor respond tothe specifi‐
cations explicitly prescribed forth e
service inter vals.
#Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
order toachie velonger change inter vals
th an prescri bed.
#Do not use additives.
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Maintenance and care

Notes on care of vehicle parts
&
WARNING Risk of entrapment if the
windshield wipers are switch ed on while
th e windshield is being cleaned
If th e windshield wipers are set in motion
while you are cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades, you can betrapped bythe
wiper arm.
#Alw ays switch off the windshield wipers
and the ignition before cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades.
& WARNING Risk of burn s fromtailpipes
and tailpipe trim
The tailpipe and tailpipe trim can become
ve ry hot. If you come into contact withth ese
parts of theve hicle, you could burn yourself.
#Alw ays be particular lycareful around
th eta ilpipe and theta ilpipe trim.
#Allow theve hicle parts tocool down
before youto uch them.
Obser vethefo llowing information:
Information on cleaning and car eAvoiding vehicle damage
Wheels/rims Usewate r and acid-free wheel cleaners.
RDo not use acidic wheel cleaners toremo vebrake dust.
This could damage wheel bolts and brake components.
RTo avoid cor rosion of the brake discs and brake linings,
drive theve hicle for a few minutes af ter cleaning before
parking it. The brake discs and brake linings warm up and
dry out.
Wi ndo ws
Cleanthe windo wsonthe inside and outside using a damp
clo thand cleaning products recommended byMercedes-
Benz. Do not use dry clo
ths, abrasive products or cleaning agents
containing sol vents toclean the inside of the windo ws.
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