2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS ESP

Operatingfluids
Notes on operatingfluids
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom operatingfluids harmfulto your health
Operatingfluids may be poisonous and harm‐fulto your health.
#Observethetext onthe original con‐tainers when using,storing or disposingof operatingfluids.
#Alwaysstore operatingfluids sealed intheir original containers.
#Alwayskeepchildrenawayfrom operat‐ingfluids.
&WARNINGRisk offireorexplosion fromfuel
Fuels are highlyflammable.
#Fire, openflames, smoking and creationof sparksmust beavoided.
#Switchoffthe ignition and, ifavailable,thestationary heater, before and whilerefuelingthevehicle.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardousto yourhealth.
#Do not swallow fuel or let it come intocontact with skin,eyes or clothing.
#Do not inhale fuelvapor.
#Keepchildrenawayfrom fuel.
#Keep doors and windowsclosed duringtherefueling process.
Ifyou orother people come into contact withfuel, observethefollowing:
#Immediatelyrinse fuel offyour skin withsoap andwater.
#If fuel comes into contact withyoureyes, immediatelyrinsethemthor‐
oughly with cleanwater.Seek medicalattention immediately.
#Ifyou swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐tion immediately.Do not inducevomit‐ing.
#Change immediately out of clothingthathas come into contact withfuel.
+ENVIRONMENTALNOTEEnvironmentalpollution causedbyenvironmentally irre‐sponsible disposal
#Dispose of operatingfluids in an envi‐ronmentallyresponsible manner.
Operatingfluids includethefollowing:
RFuels
RLubricants
RCoolant
RBrakefluid
RWindshieldwasherfluid
RClimate control systemrefrigerant
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#Onlyfillthe fueltanktohalf full withunleadedregulargasoline andtop up assoon as possible with unleaded pre‐mium gradegasoline.
#Do not drive atthe maximum speed.
#Avoid sudden acceleration and enginespeedsover 3000rpm.
This mayreduce engine performance andincrease fuel consumption. Neverrefuel usinggasoline with a lower octane number.
Further information on fuel can befound:
Rat agasstation
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
RUSA only:at http://www.mbusa.com
Information on additives ingasolineObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
*NOTEDamagefrom use of unsuitableadditives
Even small amounts ofthe wrong additivemay leadtomalfunctions occurring.
#Only add cleaning additivesrecommen‐dedbyMercedes-Benztothe fuel.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou use fuelbrandsthat haveadditives.
In some countries,the fuelavailable may nothavesufficient additives.Residue could build upinthe fuel injection system as aresult. Inthiscase, in consultation with an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center,the fuel may be mixedwiththe cleaning additiverecommendedbyMercedes-Benz. Be suretoobservethe notesand mixingratios specified onthe container.
Tank content and fuelreserveThetotal capacity ofthe fueltank mayvary,depending onthevehicle equipment.
ModelTotal capacity
All models21.1gal (80.0 liters)
ModelOf whichreserve
All models2.1gal (8.0 liters)
Engine oil
Notes on engine oilObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
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Mercedes‑MaybachCapacity
S 650 Mercedes-May‐bach11.1US qt(10.5 liters)
S 560 4MATICMercedes-Maybach9.5 US qt (9.0 liters)
Notes on brakefluid
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
&WARNINGRisk of an accident duetovapor pocketsforming inthe brake sys‐tem
The brakefluid constantly absorbs moisturefromthe air. This lowersthe boiling point ofthe brakefluid. Ifthe boiling point istoo low,vapor pockets mayforminthe brake systemwhenthe brakes are applied hard.
This causesthe braking effecttobeimpaired.
#Havethe brakefluidrenewed atthespecified intervals.
Havethe brakefluidregularlyreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop.Only use brakefluid approvedbyMercedes-BenzaccordingtoMB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.
You can obtain further information on brakefluidinthefollowing places:
Rinthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluids
-at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
Coolant
Notes on coolantObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
&WARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromantifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact withhotcomponent parts inthe engine compart‐ment, it may ignite.
#Allowthe enginetocool down beforeadding antifreeze.
#Makesurethat no antifreeze spills outnexttothefiller opening.
#Thoroughly clean off any antifreezefrom component parts beforestartingthevehicle.
*NOTEDamagecausedbyincorrect cool‐ant
#Only add coolantthat has been pre‐mixed withtherequired antifreeze pro‐tection.
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Display messages
Introduction
Notes on display messagesDisplay messages appear onthe multifunctiondisplay.
Displaymessages with graphic symbols are sim‐plified inthe Operator's Manual and may differfromthe symbols onthe multifunction display.The multifunction display showshigh-priority dis‐play messages inred. Certain display messagesare accompaniedbyawarningtone.
Pleaserespond in accordance withthe displaymessages andfollowthe additional notes inthisOperator's Manual.
For some display messages, a symbol is alsoshown:
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Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
(Canada only)
Turn On the Ignition toRelease the Parking Brake
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(USA only)
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(Canada only)
Parking Brake See Opera-tor's Manual
*Theyellow$indicator lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
Toapply:
#Switch offthe ignition and switch it back on.
#Applythe electric parking brake manually (→page190).
If it isnot possibletoapplythe electric parking brake:
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Where necessary,also safeguardthe parkedvehicle againstrollingaway.Theyellow$andtheredI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamps are lit. The electric parkingbrake is malfunctioning.
Torelease:
#Switchoffthe ignition and switch it back on.
#Releasethe electric parking brake manually (→page190).
or
#Releasethe electric parking brake automatically (→page189).If it isstill not possibletoreleasethe electric parking brake:
#Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Theyellow$indicator lamp is lit andtheredI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp isflashing.The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
The electric parking brake could not be applied orreleased.
#Switchoffthe ignition and switch it back on.
Toapply:
#Release andthen applythe electric parking brake manually (→page190).
Torelease:
#Apply andthenreleasethe electric parking brake manually.
Ifthe electric parking brake cannotbe applied ortheredI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lampcontinuestoflash:
#Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Where necessary,also safeguardthe parkedvehicle againstrollingaway.Theyellow$indicator lamp is on andtheredIindicator lamp (USA only) orthe$indicator lamp (Can‐ada only)flashesfor approximatelyten seconds afterthe electric parking brake has been applied orreleased. Itthenremains lit or goes out. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
Ifthe batterychargelevel istoo low:
#Chargethe battery.
Toapply:
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
#Switch offthe ignition.The electric parking brake is applied automatically.
Ifthe electric parking brake should not be applied, e.g. whenwashingthevehicle in an automatic carwash or whenhavingthevehicletowed, leavethe ignition switched on. This does not include havingthevehicletowed withtherear axleraised.
Ifthe electric parking brake is not applied automatically:
#Switch offthe ignition and switch it back on.
#Release andthen applythe electric parking brake manually (→page190).
If it isstill not possibletoapplythe electric parking brake:
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Where necessary,also safeguardthe parkedvehicle againstrollingaway.
Torelease:
#Ifthe conditionsfor automaticrelease are fulfilled andthe electric parking brake is notreleased automatically,releasethe electric parking brake manually (→page190).
If it isstill not possibletoreleasethe electric parking brake:
#Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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