2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS light

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Engine diagnosiswarninglampIn somestates, legalrequirementsstipulatethatyou must immediately consult aqualified specialistworkshop as soonastheyellow Check Enginewarning lamp lights up.
#Havethevehiclechecked as soon as possible at aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Electrical malfunctionwarn‐ing lamp
Thered electrical malfunctionwarning lamp is lit.
There is a malfunction inthe electrics.
#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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#Exitthevehicle andkeep a safe distance from it untilthe engine has cooled down.
#Checkthe coolant level (→page 401).
#Make surethatthe air supplytotheradiator is not obstructed.
#Avoiding high loads onthe engine, drivetothe nearestqualified specialistworkshop. In doing so, ensurethatthecoolanttemperature displayremains belowthered area.
Tires
Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Tirepressure monitoringsystemwarning lamp lightsup
Theyellow tire pressure monitoring systemwarning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one ofthe tires.
&WARNINGRisk of an accident duetoinsufficient tire pressure
Tirepressuresthat aretoo low posethefollowing hazards:
RThe tires may burst, especially asthe load andvehicle speed increase.
RThe tires maywearexcessively and/or unevenly,which may greatly impair tire traction.
RThe drivingcharacteristics, aswell assteering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
You couldthen lose control ofthevehicle.
Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps533

Air suspensionsee AIRMATIC
Airvents...................................................16 5Adjusting (front) ..................................16 5Adjusting (rear) ....................................16 5Glovebox .............................................166
Airventssee Airvents
Air-recirculation mode............................16 2
Air-water duct.......................................... 403Keeping free ........................................403
Airbag.........................................................38Activation .............................................. 32Belt airbag .............................................36Cushionbag ...........................................38Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ....38Installation locations .............................38Knee airbag ........................................... 38Overview ............................................... 38PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43Protection ..............................................39Side airbag ............................................ 38Window curtain airbag ...........................38
AIRMATIC..................................................215Setting .................................................216Suspension ..........................................215
AlarmseePanic alarm
Alarm systemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
AlternativerouteseeRoute
Ambient lightingSetting (multimedia system) ................150
AndroidAuto............................................ 341Connecting a mobile phone ................. 341Ending ................................................. 342Information .......................................... 341Overview .............................................. 341Sound settings .................................... 342Transferredvehicle data ......................342
AnimalsPets inthevehicle ..................................61
Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skidchainssee Snowchains
Anti-theft alarmsystemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anti-theft protectionImmobilizer ............................................ 90
Anti-theft protectionseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)
Apple CarPlay™....................................... 339
Connecting an iPhone®....................... 340Ending .................................................341Notes .................................................. 340Overview ............................................. 339Sound settings .................................... 340Transferredvehicle data ......................342
AshtrayFront center console ...........................13 4Rear door .............................................134
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Assistance systemssee Driving safety system
Assistant displayMenu (on-board computer) .................. 256
ASSYST PLUS........................................... 395Battery disconnection periods .............396Displayingthe service due date ........... 395Function/notes ................................... 395Regular maintenancework.................. 395Special servicerequirements .............. 395
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem).................. 90Deactivatingthe alarm ...........................91Function ................................................ 90
ATTENTION ASSIST.......................... 237, 238Function .............................................. 237Setting ................................................. 238System limitations ...............................237
Attention assistantseeATTENTION ASSIST
Audio modeActivating media mode ........................ 355Connecting USB devices ..................... 358Copyrights ...........................................355Information .......................................... 354
Inserting/removing an SD card ........... 355Media search ....................................... 361Overview ............................................. 357Pause and playback function ...............358Selecting a track ................................. 358Selecting playbackoptions .................. 358Track list .............................................. 358
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialistworkshop
Authorizedworkshopsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Automatic activationSwitching on/off.................................24 2
Automatic distance controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Automatic driving lights.........................14 6
Automatic enginestart (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................173
Automatic enginestop (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................173
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoff...........................................41, 43Function ofthe automatic frontpassenger front airbag shutoff ...............41PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoffseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
Automatic lateral support adjustmentSetting .................................................109
Automatic mirrorfolding functionActivating/deactivating .......................157
Automatic transmissionDIRECT SELECT lever ...........................17 7Drive program display ..........................176Drive programs ....................................175DYNAMIC SELECT switch .....................175Engaging drive position ........................178Engaging neutral ..................................178Engaging parkposition ........................178Engagingreversegear .........................178Kickdown .............................................180Manualgearshifting .............................178
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Tow-starting ........................................ 430Towingaway........................................ 426Transportingthevehicle ......................427
Breakdownsee Flat tire
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound systemAdjustingthe balance/fader ...............377Adjustingthe sound optimization ........377Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ................................................376Automaticvolume adjustment .............377Calling upthe sound menu ..................376Information ..........................................376Selectingthe sound profile ..................377
Burmester®surround sound system.....375Adjustingthe balance/fader ................376Adjustingthe soundfocus ...................376Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ................................................376Automaticvolume adjustment .............376Calling upthe sound menu ..................375Information ..........................................375
Switchingthe surround sound on/off.............................................................376
ButtonsSteering wheel .................................... 252
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Call listMaking a call ....................................... 337Overview ............................................. 336
Calling upthe sound menu
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Burmester®surround sound system ....375
Calls.......................................................... 333Accepting ............................................ 333Activating functions during a call ........ 333Calls withseveral participants .............333Declining ............................................. 333Ending a call ........................................ 333Incoming call during anexisting call .... 334Making ................................................ 333Viatheoverhead control panel(Mercedes me connect) ......................344
Camerasee 360° CameraseeRear view camera
Carkeysee SmartKey
Carwashsee Care
Carwash (care)....................................... 403
Care...........................................................41 0Air-water duct ...................................... 403Automatic carwash ............................. 403Carpet ..................................................41 0Decorativefoil .....................................406Display.................................................41 0EASY-PACK trunk box ...........................410Exterior lighting ................................... 409Headliner .............................................41 0Mattefinish ......................................... 405NightViewAssist................................ 408Paintwork............................................ 405Plastic trim ...........................................41 0Powerwasher ...................................... 404Realwood/trim elements ....................41 0Rear view camera ................................ 409
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Seat belts ............................................41 0Seat cover ............................................41 0Sensors............................................... 409Tailpipes .............................................. 409Washingbyhand ................................. 404Wheels/rims ....................................... 409Windows.............................................. 409Wiper blades .......................................409
Carpet (Care)............................................41 0
Champagneglass....................................131
Change of address.....................................21
Change ofownership................................21
Changing a wheelPreparation .........................................458Raisingthevehicle .............................. 459
Changinggears........................................178Manually ..............................................178
Changing hub caps.................................458
Character entryOnthetouchpad .................................286Usingthe controller ............................. 286
ChargingBattery (vehicle) ..................................423
Mobile phone (wireless) .......................141USB port ..............................................138
Chassis level (MAGICBODYCON‐TROL)Setting .................................................221
Chauffeur mode......................................... 99Fullyreclined position ..........................104Information ............................................ 99Installing/removing headrestraint ......101Movingthe front passenger seat intothechauffeur position .........................100Movingthe front passenger seat intothe normal position .............................102
Child safety lockActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ............................................... 293Rear door .............................................. 59Rear side windows................................. 60
Child seatAttaching (notes) ................................... 52Basic instructions ..................................47front-passenger seat (notes) ..................57LATCH-type (ISOFIX) (installing) ............ 53Notes onrisks and dangers ...................48
Securing onthe front passenger seat ....58Securing ontherear seat ...................... 56TopTether ..............................................55
ChildrenAvoiding dangers inthevehicle .............48Basic instructions ..................................47Special seat beltretractor ..................... 53
Chock....................................................... 457Storage location ..................................457
Chocksee Chock
CigarettelighterFront center console ...........................13 5Rear passenger compartment .............135
Cleaningsee Care
Climate controlActivating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (control panel) .......................160Activating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (multimedia system) ..............16 0Activating/deactivatingthe synchro‐nization function (multimedia sys‐tem) .....................................................16 2
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Coolant (engine)Check level .......................................... 401Filling capacity .....................................473Notes ...................................................472
CopyrightLicenses ................................................ 29Trademarks............................................ 29
Cornering light function..........................14 8
Coversee Side windows
CrossTraffic Alert...................................236
Crosswind AssistFunction/notes ...................................19 5
Crosswind Assistsee MAGICBODYCONTROL
Cruise control.......................................... 200Buttons ................................................ 201Calling up a speed ............................... 201Function .............................................. 200Requirements: .....................................201Selecting ............................................. 201Setting a speed .................................... 201Storing a speed ................................... 201
Switching off ....................................... 201Switching on ........................................201System limitations ...............................200
Cup holder................................................131Installing/removing (center console) ...131Rear passenger compartment (vehi‐cles with arear benchseat) .................13 2Rear passenger compartment (vehi‐cles with electrically adjustablerearseats) ..................................................13 2Removing/installingthe insert (vehi‐cles with electrically adjustablerearseats) ..................................................13 2Switchingthe cooling/heating func‐tion on/off ..........................................13 3
Cushionbag................................................ 38
Customer Assistance Center (CAC).........25
CustomerRelations Department.............25
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Dashboardsee Cockpit
Dashboard lightingsee Instrument cluster lighting
Data acquisitionVehicle .................................................. 26
Data import/export................................ 294Function/notes ................................... 294Importing/exporting ........................... 294
DatastorageElectronic control units .........................26Online services ......................................27Vehicle .................................................. 26
DateSettingthe time and date automati‐cally ..................................................... 288
Daytimerunning lamp modesee Daytimerunning lights
Daytimerunning lights...........................14 9Switching on/off .................................14 9
Deactivatingthe alarm(ATA)....................91
Dealershipsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Declaration of conformityWirelessvehicle components ................23
Decorativefoil (cleaning instructions)...................................................................406
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DoorChild safety lock (rear door) .................. 59Locking (emergencykey) .......................69Opening (fromthe inside) ......................66Power closing function .......................... 69Unlocking (emergencykey) ...................69Unlocking (fromthe inside) ...................66
Door control panel.....................................12
Door control panel (rear passengercompartment)............................................14
DOT,TireIdentificationNumber (TIN)...447
DrawbarseeTow-bar system
Drinking and driving................................171
Drinks holdersee Cup holder
DriveAway Assist.................................... 235
Drive positionInserting ..............................................178
Drive program display.............................176
Drive programsseeDYNAMIC SELECT
Driver's seatsee Seat
Driving lightsseeAutomatic driving lights
Driving safety system.............................191ABS (Anti-lockBraking System) ...........19 2Active Brake Assist..............................19 6BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ..................19 2EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................19 6
ESP®Crosswind Assist........................19 5Overview .............................................19 2Radar sensors ......................................191Responsibility ......................................191STEER CONTROL .................................19 6
Driving systemsee 360° CameraseeActive Blind Spot AssistseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONICseeActive EmergencyStop AssistseeActive Lane Change AssistseeActive LaneKeeping AssistseeActiveParking AssistseeActive Speed Limit AssistseeActiveSteering Assist
see AIRMATICseeATTENTION ASSISTsee Blind Spot Assistsee Cruise controlsee Driving safety systemsee HOLD functionsee MAGICBODYCONTROLsee NightViewAssistseeParking AssistPARKTRONICseeRear view cameraseeTraffic Sign Assist
Driving tipsDrinking and driving .............................171General driving tips ..............................171Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....17 0
Drowsiness detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
Dynamic handling control system
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
DYNAMIC SELECT....................................175Configuring drive program I .................176Displaying engine data .........................176Displayingvehicle data ........................176Drive program display ..........................176
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