2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS ignition

Restraint system functionality
Whenthe ignition is switched on, a self-test isperformed, during whichtheurestraint sys‐temwarning lamp lights up. It goes out no laterthan afew seconds afterthevehicle isstarted.The components oftherestraint system arethenfunctional.
Malfunctioningrestraint system
A malfunction has occurred intherestraint sys‐tem if:
Rtheurestraint systemwarning lamp doesnot light up whenthe ignition is switched on
Rtheurestraint systemwarning lamplights up continuously orrepeatedly during ajourney
&WARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injuryduetoa malfunction intherestraint sys‐tem
Iftherestraint system is malfunctioning,restraint system components may be trig‐
gered unintentionally or might not be trig‐gered at all intheevent of an accident. Thismay affectthe EmergencyTensioning Deviceor airbag,forexample.
#Havetherestraint systemchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
Function oftherestraint system in an acci‐dent
Howtherestraint systemworks is determinedbythe severity ofthe impact detected andthe typeof accident anticipated:
RFrontal impact
RRear impact
RSide impact
RRollover
The activationthresholdsforthe components oftherestraint system are determined based ontheevaluation ofthe sensorvalues measured atvarious points inthevehicle. This process is pre-emptive in nature. The triggering/deployment of
the components oftherestraint system musttakeplace in good time atthestart ofthe colli‐sion.
Factors whichcan only be seen and measuredafter a collision has occurred do not play a deci‐siverole inthe deployment of an airbag.Nordotheyprovide an indication of airbag deployment.
Thevehicle may be deformed significantly with‐out an airbag being deployed. This isthe case ifonly parts which arerelatively easily deformedare affected andtherateofvehicle decelerationis not high. Conversely, an airbag may bedeployedeventhoughthevehicle suffersonlyminor deformation. Ifveryrigidvehicle partssuch as longitudinal members are hit,forexam‐ple,this mayresult in sufficiently high levels ofvehicle deceleration.
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RThe front passenger seat has been movedasfar back as possible.
RThe person is seated correctly.
#Ensure, bothbefore and duringthe jour‐ney,thatthestatus ofthe frontpassenger airbag is correct.
Ifthe front passenger seat is occupied,the clas‐sification ofthe person orchildrestraint systemonthe front passenger seattakes place afterthefront passenger front airbag shutoff self-test.ThePASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps dis‐playthestatus ofthe front passenger front air‐bag.
Always observethe notes onthe function ofthePASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps(→page 43).
Function ofthePASSENGER AIRBAG indica‐tor lamps
Self-testof automatic front passenger frontairbag shutoffWhenthe ignition is switched on, a self-test isperformed during whichthe twoPASSENGERAIRBAG ON and OFF indicator lamps light upsimultaneously.
Thestatus ofthe front passenger front airbag isdisplayed afterthe self-test:
RPASSENGER AIRBAG ON lights upfor60 seconds, subsequently bothindicatorlamps are off (PASSENGER AIRBAG ON andOFF):the front passenger front airbag is abletodeploy intheevent of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF lights up continu‐ously:the front passenger front airbag is dis‐abled. It willthen not be deployed intheevent of an accident.
IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG ON indicator lamp isoff, onlythePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp shows thestatus ofthe front passengerfront airbag. ThePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi‐cator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lampandtheurestraint systemwarning lamplight up simultaneously,the front passenger seatmay not be used. Also inthis case, do not installachildrestraint system onthe front passengerseat. Haveautomatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoffchecked andrepaired immediately ataqualified specialistworkshop.
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Ifyou do not openthevehicle within approx‐imately 40 seconds after unlocking:
RThevehicle is locked again
RAnti-theft protection isreactivated
Do notkeepthe SmartKeytogether with elec‐tronic devices or metal objects. This can affectthe SmartKey's functionality.
Do notkeepthe SmartKeyinthetemperature-controlled cup holder. Otherwise,the SmartKeywill not bereliably detected.
%If batterycheck lamp2does not light upafter pressingthe6or7button,thebattery is discharged.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic lockingverification signal
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.îVehicle Set-
tings.Acoustic Lock
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Activating/deactivating the panic alarm
Requirements:RThe ignition is switched off
%The panic alarm function is onlyavailable incertain countries.
#Toactivate:press button1for approx‐imatelyone second.A visual and audible alarm is triggered.#Todeactivate:briefly press button1again.
or
#Pressthestart/stop button onthe cockpit(the SmartKeyis insidethevehicle).
Changingthe unlocking settings
Possible unlocking functions ofthe SmartKey:
RCentral unlocking
RUnlockingthe driver's door and fuelfillerflap
#Toswitch between settings:pressthe6and7buttons simultaneouslyforapproximately six seconds untilthe batterycheck lampflashes twice.
Ifthe unlocking functionforthe driver's doorand fuelfillerflap has been selected:
RPressingthe6button a second time cen‐trally unlocksthevehicle
RVehicles with KEYLESS-GO:Ifyoutouchthe inner surface ofthe door handle onthedriver's door, onlythe driver's door and fuelfillerflap are unlocked.
Deactivatingthe SmartKeyfunctions
Ifyou do not usethevehicle or a SmartKey foranextended period of time,you canreducetheenergy consumption oftherespective Smart‐
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Ifyou openthe trunk lid from outside,the trunklid is automatically unlocked.
Problems with KEYLESS-GO
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
You can no longer lock or unlockthevehicle using KEYLESS-GO.Possible causes are:
RThe SmartKeybattery isweak or discharged.
RThere is interference from a powerfulradio signal source.
RThe SmartKeyis defective.
#Checkthe battery usingthe batterycheck lamp andreplace if necessary (→page64).
#Usethe mechanicalkeytolock or unlockthevehicle (→page64).
#Havethevehicle and SmartKeychecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Switchingthe automatic lockingfeatureon/off
Thevehicle is locked automatically whentheignition is switched on andthe wheels are turn‐ingfasterthanwalking pace.
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Whenthechild safety lockfortherear side win‐dowsis activated, switch1cannot be oper‐ated.
Side windows
Opening and closingthe side windows
&WARNINGRisk of entrapment whenopening a side window
When opening a side window,parts ofthebody could be drawn in or become trappedbetweenthe side window and window frame.
#When opening, make surethat nobodyistouchingthe side window.
#If someone is trapped,releasethe but‐ton immediately or pull it in ordertoclosethe side window again.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhen closing a side window
When closing a side window,body partscould be trapped inthe closing area intheprocess.
#When closing, make surethat no bodyparts are inthe closing area.
#If someone is trapped,releasethe but‐ton immediately or pressthe button inordertoreopenthe side window.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhenchildren operatethe side windows
Children could become trapped iftheyoper‐atethe side windows, particularly when unat‐tended.
#Activatethechild safety lockfortherear side windows.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
Requirements:RThe power supply orthe ignition is switchedon.
1Closes
2Opens
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If bothelements are inthe samestate:thetransparency of bothelements willchange.
%Whenyou switchoffthe power supply, bothelements will darken automatically.Whenyou switchonthe power supply ortheignition, bothelements willreturntothestatetheywerein beforethe power supplywas switched off.
Operatingtherear element fromtherearpassenger compartment#Iftheroller sunblind is fully closed: pull but‐ton1.Theroller sunblind will open. The transpar‐ency oftherear element willthenchange.
#Iftheroller sunblind is fully opened: pressbutton1.The transparency oftherear element willchange.
%Therear element will darken automatically ifyou closetherearroller sunblind.
Problems withthe sliding sunroof
%Theterm"sliding sunroof"referstothe pan‐oramic sliding sunroof.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The sliding sunroof cannotbe closedandyou cannot seethe cause.&WARNINGRisk of becoming trapped orfatal injurybyclosingthe sliding sunroof again
Ifyou closethe sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked orreset,the sliding sunroofcloses with increased or maximumforce.
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Anti-theft protection
Function ofthe immobilizer
The immobilizer preventsyourvehicle from beingstarted withoutthe correct SmartKey.
The immobilizer is automatically activated whenthe ignition is switched off and deactivated whenthe ignition is switched on.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe Smart‐Key withyou and lockthevehicle. Anyone canstartthe engine if avalid SmartKeyhas been leftinsidethevehicle.
%Intheeventthe engine cannotbestarted(yetthevehicle’sstarter battery ischarged),the system is not operational. Contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call1-800-FOR-MERCedes (inthe USA) or1-800-387-0100(in Canada).
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem)
Function oftheATAsystem (anti-theft alarmsystem)
IftheATAsystem is armed, a visual and audiblealarm is triggered inthefollowing situations:
RWhen a door is opened
RWhenthe trunk lid is opened
RWhenthe hood is opened
TheATA system is armed automatically afterapproximately10seconds:
RAfter lockingthevehicle withthe SmartKey
RAfter lockingthevehicle using KEYLESS-GO.
WhentheATAsystem is armed, indicator lamp1flashes.
TheATA system is automatically deactivated:
RAfter unlockingthevehicle withthe Smart‐Key
RAfter pressingthestart/stop button withtheSmartKeyinsidethevehicle
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Seats
Adjusting the front seat electrically
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trapped ifthe seats are adjustedbychildren
Children could become trapped iftheyadjustthe seats, particularly when unattended.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
The seats can be adjusted whenthe ignition isswitched off.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhen adjustingthe seats
Whenyou adjust a seat,you orothervehicleoccupants could become trapped, e.g. ontheseat guiderail.
#When adjusting a seat, make surethatno one has any body parts inthe sweepofthe seat.
Observethe safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil‐dren inthevehicle".
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom adjustingthevehicle settings whilethevehicle is inmotion
You could lose control ofthevehicle inthefollowing situations:
Rifyou adjustthe driver's seat,the headrestraint,thesteering wheel orthe mirrorwhilethevehicle is in motion
Rifyoufastenyour seat belt whilethevehi‐cle is in motion
#Beforestartingthe engine: adjustthedriver's seat,the headrestraint,thesteering wheel orthe mirror andfastenyour seat belt.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trapped ifthe seat height is adjusted carelessly
Ifyou adjustthe seat height carelessly,youorothervehicle occupants could be trappedandthereby injured.
Children in particular could accidentallypressthe electrical seat adjustment buttonsand become trapped.
#While movingthe seats, make surethathands orother body parts do notgetunderthe lever assembly ofthe seatadjustment system.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryduetoheadrestraints which are not installed or areadjusted incorrectly
If headrestraints are not installed or areadjusted incorrectly,the headrestraints can‐not provide protection as intended.
There is an increasedrisk of injury inthehead and neck area, e.g. intheevent of anaccident or when braking.
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