2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS instrument cluster

Activating/deactivatingActive Lane ChangeAssistMultimedia system:
,Vehicle.kAssistance
#SelectLane Change Assist.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Function ofActive EmergencyStop AssistIfthe driver continually ignoresthe visual oracousticwarningtoputtheir hands onthesteer‐ing wheel,theBeginning Emergency Stopmes‐sage appears inthe multifunction display.Ifthedriverstill does notrespond,Active DistanceAssistDISTRONICreducesthe speed. Thevehi‐cle is decelerated instagestoastandstill.Atspeeds below 40mph (60 km/h)the hazardwarning lights switch on automatically.
Whenthevehicle isstationary,thefollowingactions are carried out:
RThevehicle is secured withthe electric park‐ing brake
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is ended
RThevehicle is unlocked
RIf possible, an emergency call is placedtothe Mercedes-Benz emergency call center
The driver can cancelthe deceleration at anytimebyperforming one ofthefollowing actions:
RSteering
RBraking or accelerating
RPressing asteering wheel button
ROperatingTouch Control
RActivating or deactivatingActive DistanceAssistDISTRONIC
OverviewofActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC displaysinthe instrument clus‐ter
The assistance graphic andthestatus displayshowthestatus ofthefollowing functions intheinstrument cluster:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
RRoute-based speed adaptation
RActiveSteering Assist
Assistant display
1Route-based speed adaptation (type ofrouteevent)
2Vehicle in front
3Distance indicator
4Set specified distance
5Ownvehicle
212Driving and parking

Thefollowing system information is transmitted:
RSoftwarerelease ofthe multimedia system
RSystem ID (anonymized)
The transfer ofthis data is usedtooptimize com‐munication betweenthevehicle andthe mobilephone.
Todothis, andtoassign severalvehiclestothemobile phone, avehicle identifier israndomlygenerated.
This has no connectiontothevehicle identifica‐tion number (VIN) and is deleted whenthe multi‐media system isreset (→page 298).
Thefollowing drivingstatus data is transmitted:
RTransmission position engaged
RDistinction between parking,standstill,roll‐ing and driving
RDay/night mode ofthe instrument cluster
The transfer ofthis data is usedtoalter howcontent is displayedtocorrespondtothe drivingsituation.
Thefollowing position data is transmitted:
RCoordinates
RSpeed
RCompass direction
RAcceleration direction
This datais only transferred whilethe navigationsystem is active in ordertoimproveit (e.g. so itcan continue functioning when in a tunnel).
Mercedes me connect
Notes on Mercedes me connect
Mercedes me connect providesthefollowingservices:
RAccident and breakdown management (mebutton)
RConcierge Service (whenthe service is acti‐vated), appointmentrequests or similar (mebutton)
RMercedes-Benz emergency call system (auto‐matic emergency call or SOS button)
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Center andtheMercedes-Benz emergency call center areavaila‐bleforyou aroundthe clock.
The me button andthe SOS button can befoundonthevehicle'soverhead control panel(→page 344).
You can also callthe Mercedes-Benz CustomerCenter usingthe multimedia system(→page 344).
Please notethat Mercedes me connect is aMercedes-Benz service. In emergencies, alwayscallthe national emergency servicesfirst usingthestandard national emergency service phonenumbers. In emergencies,you can also usetheMercedes-Benz emergency call system(→page 346).
Observethe conditions of usefor Mercedes meconnect andother services. These can beobtained inthe Mercedes me portal: https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com
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%Ifthere is a malfunction inthe emergencycall system (e.g. a malfunction withthespeaker, microphone, airbag, SOS button), acorresponding message appearsinthe mul‐tifunction display ofthe instrument cluster.
Triggering an automatic emergency call
RequirementsRThe ignition is switched on.
RThestarter battery is sufficientlycharged.
Ifrestraint systems such as airbags or Emer‐gencyTensioning Devices havebeen activatedafter an accident,the Mercedes-Benz emer‐gency call system may automatically initiate anemergency call.
The emergency call has been made:
RAvoice connection is madetothe Mercedes-Benz emergency call center.
RA messagewith accident data is transmittedtothe Mercedes-Benz emergency call center.
The Mercedes-Benz emergency call centercan transmitthevehicle position datatooneofthe emergency call centers.
The SOS button intheoverhead control panelflashes untilthe emergency call isfinished.
It is not possibletoimmediately end an auto‐matic emergency call.
If no connection can be madetothe emergencyservices either, a corresponding messageappearsinthe media display.
#Dialthe local emergency number onyourmobile phone.
If an emergency call has been initiated:
RRemain inthevehicle iftheroad and trafficconditions permityoutodo so until avoiceconnection is established withthe emer‐gency call center operator.
RBased onthe call,the operator decideswhether it is necessarytocallrescueteamsand/orthe policetothe accident site.
RIf novehicle occupant answers, an ambu‐lance is senttothevehicle immediately.
Triggering a manual emergency call#Press and holdthe SOS button intheover‐head control panelfor at leastone second.
The emergency call has been made:
RAvoice connection is madetothe Mercedes-Benz emergency call center.
RA messagewith accident data is transmittedtothe Mercedes-Benz emergency call center.
The Mercedes-Benz emergency call centercan transmitthevehicle position datatooneofthe emergency call centers.
RRemain inthevehicle iftheroad and trafficconditions permityoutodo so until avoiceconnection is established withthe emer‐gency call center service provider.
ROnthe basis ofthe call,the service providerdecides whether it is necessarytocallres‐cueteams and/orthe policetothe accidentsite.
If no connection can be madetothe emergencyservices either, a corresponding messageappearsinthe media display.
#Dialthe local emergency number onyourmobile phone.
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#Parkthevehicle on a level surface.
#Checkthe coolanttemperature display intheinstrument cluster.The coolanttemperature must be below158 °F (70 °C).
#If necessary,removethe cover.
#Slowly turn cap1counter-clockwisetorelieve overpressure.
#Continue turning cap1counter-clockwiseandremoveit.
The coolant level is correct:
RIfthe engine is cold, uptomarker bar2.
RIfthe engine iswarm, upto0.6 in (1.5 cm)over marker bar2.
#If necessary,add coolantthat has beenapprovedbyMercedes-Benz.RFurther information on coolant:(→page472)
Addingwasherfluidtothe windshieldwasher system
&WARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain component parts inthe engine com‐partment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,the cooler and parts oftheexhaust system.
#Letthe engine cool down and onlytouchthe component parts describedasfollows.
&WARNINGDanger of burns when open‐ingthe hood
Ifyou openthe hood whenthe engine hasoverheated or during afireinthe enginecompartment,you could come into contactwith hotgases orother escaping operatingfluids.
#Before openingthe hood, allowtheenginetocool down.
#Intheevent of afireinthe engine com‐partment,keepthe hood closed andcallthefireservice.
&WARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromwindshieldwasher concentrate
Windshieldwasher concentrate is highlyflammable. It could ignite if it comes intocontact withhot engine component parts ortheexhaust system.
#Make surethat no windshieldwasherconcentrate spills out nexttothefilleropening.
402Maintenance and care

&WARNINGRisk of injuryand poisoningfrom tire sealant
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita‐tion. Do not allow ittocome into contactwith the skin,eyes or clothing, and do notswallow it. Do not inhale tire sealant fumes.Keepthe tire sealantawayfromchildren.
Ifyou come into contact withthe tire sealant,observethefollowing:
#Rinse offthe tire sealant fromyour skinimmediately usingwater.
#If tire sealantgets intoyoureyes,thor‐oughlyrinse outtheeyes using cleanwater.
#If tire sealant has been swallowed,immediatelyrinse outthe mouththor‐oughly and drink plenty ofwater.Do notinducevomiting and seek medicalattention immediately.
#Change out of any clothes contamina‐ted with tire sealant immediately.
#If allergicreactions occur, seek medicalattention immediately.
*NOTEOverheating duetothe tire infla‐tion compressorrunningtoo long
#Do notrunthe tire inflation compressorfor longerthan eight minutes withoutinterruption.
Comply withthe manufacturer's safety notes onthesticker onthe tire inflation compressor.
Havethe tire sealant bottlereplacedeveryfouryears at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Do notremoveanyforeign objects whichhaveenteredthe tire.
#Affix part1ofthe TIREFITstickertotheinstrument cluster withinthe driver'sfield ofvision.
#Affix part2ofthe TIREFITsticker nearthevalve onthe wheel withthefaulty tire.
#Pull plug4withthe cable and hose5outofthe tire inflation compressor housing.
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If a tire pressureof180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)has been attained after eight minutes:
&WARNINGRisk of accident from drivingwithsealed tires
A tiretemporarily sealed with tire sealantimpairs drivingcharacteristics and is notsuitablefor higher speeds.
#Adaptyour drivingstyle accordinglyanddrive carefully.
#Do notexceedthe maximum speedlimit with a tirethat has beenrepairedusing tire sealant.
Observethe maximum permissible speedfor atire sealed with tire sealant 50mph (80 km/h).#Affixthe upper section ofthe TIREFITstickertothe instrument cluster in a location whereit will be easilyseenbythe driver.
*NOTEStaining causedbyleaking tiresealant
After use,excess tire sealant may leak outfromthefilling hose.
#Therefore, placethefilling hose intheplastic bagthat containedthe TIREFITkit.
+ENVIRONMENTALNOTEEnvironmentalpollution causedbyenvironmentally irre‐sponsible disposal
Tiresealant contains pollutants.
#Havethe tire sealant bottle disposed ofprofessionally,e.g. at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.
#Switch offthe tire inflation compressor.
#Unscrewthefilling hose fromthevalve ofthefaulty tire.
#Stow the tire sealant bottle,the tire inflationcompressor andthewarning triangle.
#Pullawayimmediately.
#Stop driving after approximatelyten minutesandcheckthe tire pressure usingthe tireinflation compressor.The tire pressure must now be at least130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetothespecified tire pressure not beingreached
Ifthe specified tire pressure is notreachedafter a brief drive,the tire istoo badly dam‐aged. The tire sealant cannotrepairthe tireinthis instance.
Damaged tires and tire pressurethat istoolow can significantly impairthe braking prop‐erties andthe handlingcharacteristics.
#Do not continue driving.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
In cases such asthe one mentioned above, con‐tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Orcall 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (inthe USA) or1-800-387-0100(in Canada).
#Correctthe tire pressure if it isstill at least130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).You willfindthevalues intheTireand Loading Informationplacard onthe B-pillar onthe driver's side orinthe tire pressuretable inthe fuelfillerflap.
#Toincreasethe tire pressure:switchonthe tire inflation compressor.
41 8Breakdown assistance

#When givingstarting assistance, alwaysmake surethatyou onlyconnect bat‐teryterminals with identical polarity.
#Duringstarting assistance,you mustobservethe described orderfor con‐necting and disconnectingthe jumpercables.
#Do not connect or disconnectthe bat‐teryclamps whilethe engine isrunning.
&WARNINGRisk ofexplosion duringcharging process andstarting assistance
Duringthecharging process andstartingassistance,the battery mayrelease anexplo‐sivegas mixture.
#Avoidfire, openflames, creating sparksand smoking.
#Make surethatthere is sufficientventi‐lation duringthecharging process andduringstarting assistance.
#Do not leanover a battery.
&WARNINGRisk ofexplosion from a fro‐zen battery
A discharged battery may freeze attempera‐tures slightly aboveor below freezing point.
Duringstarting assistance or batterycharg‐ing, batterygas may bereleased.
#Alwaysthawa frozen batteryoutfirstbeforecharging it or performingstart‐ing assistance.
Ifthe indicator/warning lamps inthe instrumentcluster do not light up at lowtemperatures, it isverylikelythatthe discharged battery has fro‐zen. Inthis caseyou may neither jump-startthevehicle norchargethe battery.
The service life of a batterythat has beenthawed may be dramatically shortened. Thestartingcharacteristics may be impaired, espe‐cially at lowtemperatures.
It isrecommendedthatyou haveathawed bat‐terychecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Allvehicles
*NOTEDamagecausedbynumerous orextended attemptstostartthe engine
Numerous orextended attemptstostarttheengine may damagethe catalytic converterduetonon-combusted fuel.
#Avoid numerous andextended attemptstostartthe engine.
Observethefollowing points duringstartingassistance and whenchargingthe battery:
ROnly use undamaged jumper cables/charg‐ing cables with a sufficient cross-section andinsulatedterminal clamps.
RNon-insulated parts oftheterminal clampsmust not come into contact withother metalparts whilethe jumper cable/charging cableis connectedtothe battery/jump-startcon‐nection point.
RThe jumper cable/charging cable must notcome into contact withany parts which maymovewhenthe engine isrunning.
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Towingthevehicle with bothaxles ontheground
#Observethe notes onthe permittedtowingmethods (→page 424).
#Make surethatthe battery is connected andcharged.
Whenthe battery is discharged,thefollowingactions cannot be performed:
Rthe engine cannotbestarted
Rthe electric parking brake cannotbereleasedor applied
Rthe automatic transmission cannotbe shiftedtoposition\\or]
%Ifthe automatic transmission cannotbe shif‐tedtoposition\\, orthe multifunction dis‐play inthe instrument cluster does not showanything, havethevehicle transportedaway(→page 427). Atowingvehicle with liftingequipment isrequiredforvehicle transporta‐tion.
*NOTEDamagedueto towingawayatexcessively high speeds orover long dis‐tances
The drivetrain could be damaged whentow‐ing atexcessively high speeds orover longdistances.
#Atowing speed of 30mph (50 km/h)must not beexceeded.
#Atowing distance of 30 miles (50 km)mustnot beexceeded.
&WARNINGRisk of accident whentowingavehicle which istoo heavy
Ifthevehicle beingtow-started ortowedawayis heavierthanthe permissible grossmass ofyourvehicle,thefollowing situationscan occur:
RThetowingeye may become detached.
RThevehicle/trailer combination mayswerveorevenoverturn.
#If anothervehicle istow-started ortowedaway, itsweight must notexceed
the permissible gross mass ofyourownvehicle.
If avehicle must betow-started ortowedaway,itsweight must notexceedthe permissible grossmass ofthetowingvehicle.
#Information onthe permissible gross mass ofthevehicle can befound onthevehicle iden‐tification plate (→page 466).
#Do not openthe driver's door or frontpassenger door,otherwisethe automatictransmission automatically shiftstoposition].#Installthetowingeye (→page 429).
#Fastenthetow bar.
*NOTEDamageduetoincorrect connec‐tion
#Only connectthetowrope ortow bartothetowingeyes.
#Deactivatethe automatic locking mechanism(→page 68).
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