2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS suspension

%Ifyouwould liketoleavethevehicle while itis beingwashed, make surethe SmartKeyislocated inthevehicle. The]gear isother‐wise automatically engaged.
%If, afterthe carwash,youremovethewaxfromthe windshield and wiperrubbers,thiswill prevent smearing andreduce wipernoise.
Information on using a powerwasher
&WARNINGRisk of accident when usinghigh-pressure cleaning equipment withround-spraynozzles
Thewater jet from around-spraynozzle (dirtgrinder) may cause damagetotires and sus‐pension componentsthat is not visible.
Components damaged inthisway mayfailunexpectedly.
#Do not use high-pressure cleaningequipment withround-spraynozzlestocleanyourvehicle.
#Damaged tires or suspension compo‐nents must bereplaced immediately.
Toavoid damageto yourvehicle, observethefol‐lowing when using a powerwasher:
Rkeepthe SmartKeyat least10ft(3 m)awayfromthevehicle. Otherwisethe trunk lidcould open unintentionally.
Rmaintain a distance of at least11.8 in(30 cm)tothevehicle.
Rvehicles with decorativefoil:parts ofyourvehicle are covered with a decorativefoil.Maintain a distance of at least27.6 in(70 cm) betweenthefoil-covered parts ofthevehicle andthe nozzle ofthe powerwasher.Movethe powerwasher nozzle around whilstcleaning. Thewatertemperature ofthepowerwasher must notexceed140 °F(60 °C).
Robservethe information onthe correct dis‐tance inthe equipment manufacturer's oper‐ating instructions.
Rdo not pointthe nozzle ofthe powerwasherdirectly at sensitive parts such as tires, slits,electrical components, batteries, light bulbsandventilation slots.
Washingthevehiclebyhand
Observethe legalrequirements, e.g. in a numberof countries,washingbyhand is only permittedin specially designatedwash bays.
#Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
#Washthevehicle with lukewarmwater usinga soft car sponge. When doing so, do notexposethevehicletodirect sunlight.
#Carefully hosethevehicle off withwater anddry using achamois.Takecare nottopointthewater jet directlytowardsthe air inletgrille.
404Maintenance and care

Observethefollowing when selecting, installingandreplacing tires:
ROnly use tires and wheels ofthe same type(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtendedtires) andthe same make.
ROnly install wheels ofthe same size on oneaxle (left andright).
It is only permissibletoinstall a differentwheel size intheevent of aflat tire in ordertodrivetothe specialistworkshop.
ROnly install tires ofthe correct size ontothewheels.
RVehicles with a tire pressure monitoringsystem:All installed wheels must be equip‐ped with functioning sensorsforthe tirepressure monitoring system.
RAttemperatures below 45 °F (7 °C), use win‐ter tires or all-season tires marked M+Sforall wheels.
Winter tires bearingtheMsnowflake sym‐bol in additiontothe M+S marking providethe best possible grip in wintryroad condi‐tions.
RFor M+S tires, only use tires withthe sametread.
RObservethe maximum permissible speedforthe M+S tires installed.
Ifthis is belowthevehicle's maximum speed,this must be indicatedbyan appropriatelabel inthe driver'sfield of vision.
RBreak in new tires at moderate speedsforthefirst 60 miles (100 km).
RReplacethe tires after sixyears atthe latest,regardless ofwear.
RWhenreplacing with tires that do notfea‐turerun-flatcharacteristics:vehicles withMOExtended tires are not equipped with aTIREFIT kit atthefactory.Equipthevehiclewith a TIREFIT kit afterreplacing with tiresthat do notfeaturerun-flatcharacteristics,e.g. winter tires.
For more information on wheels and tires, con‐tact aqualified specialistworkshop.
Be suretoalso observethefollowing furtherrelated subjects:
RNotes on tire pressure (→page 435)
RTireand Loading Information placard(→page442)
RTiresize designation, load-bearing capacity,speedrating and load index (→page449)
RTirepressuretable (→page 437)
Notes onrotating wheels
&WARNINGRisk of injurythrough differ‐ent wheel sizes
Interchangingthe front andrear wheels ifthewheels or tires havedifferent dimensionsmay severely impairthe drivingcharacteris‐tics.
The wheel brakes or wheel suspension com‐ponents may also be damaged.
#Rotatefront andrear wheels onlyifthewheels and tires are ofthe same dimen‐sions.
456Wheels and tires

Refrigerantfilling capacity andPAG oil
Sedans,vehicleswith a long wheel‐base
Refrigerant
All models23.3 ± 0.4 oz(660 ±10g)
Mercedes‑MaybachRefrigerant
All models27.2 ± 0.4 oz(770 ±10g)
Sedans,vehicleswith a long wheel‐base
PAG oil
All models3.9 ± 0.4 oz(110±10g)
Mercedes‑MaybachPAGoil
All models4.2 ± 0.4 oz(120 ±10g)
Vehicle data
Vehicle dimensions
The heights specified mayvaryas aresult of:
RTires
RLoad
RCondition ofthe suspension
ROptional equipment
Height when opened
Sedan11Heightwhenopened
S 450 4MATIC71.0 in(1803 mm)
S 560 4MATIC71.1in(1806 mm)
Long wheelbasevehicles11Heightwhenopened
S 450 4MATIC
S 450
70.9 in(1803 mm)
Allother models71.1in(1806 mm)
Mercedes‑Maybach11Heightwhenopened
All models71.1in(1806 mm)
Technical data475

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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HeadrestraintAttaching/removingthe supplemen‐tarycushion ........................................108EASY ADJUSTluxury headrestraint(front) ..................................................105Front (adjusting mechanically) .............104Front (luxury headrestraint) ................105Rear (extending fromthe front) ...........106Rear (settingthe last position) .............107Rear passenger compartment(adjusting electrically) .........................108Rear passenger compartment(adjusting) ...........................................107Rear passenger compartment (lower‐ing fromthe front) ...............................106Rear passenger compartment (luxuryheadrestraint) .....................................108Rear passenger compartment (set‐ting in position mechanically) ..............109
Head-up Display....................................... 261Adjusting display elements (on-boardcomputer) ............................................ 261Adjustingthe brightness (on-boardcomputer) ............................................ 261Function .............................................. 262
Menu (on-board computer) .................. 261Operatingthe memory function ...........11 5Settingthe position (on-board com‐puter) ................................................... 261Switching on/off ................................. 262
Headliner (care).......................................41 0
Headphones (Rear Seat Entertain‐ment System)Adjustingthevolume ...........................382Overview .............................................. 381Replacing batteries .............................382Selectingtherear display .................... 382Switching on/off .................................382
High beamSwitching on/off .................................14 6
High-beam flasher...................................14 6
High-beam headlampsAdaptive Highbeam Assist ...................148
Hillstart assist........................................214
HOLD function.........................................214Function/notes ....................................214Switching on/off .................................214
HoodFunction (active hood) .........................396Opening/closing ................................. 397Resetting (active hood) ........................ 396
HotspotSetting up (Wi-Fi) ................................. 291
Hydropneumatic suspensionsee MAGICBODYCONTROL
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Identification plateEngine .................................................466Refrigerant ...........................................474Vehicle ................................................ 466
IgnitionSwitching on (Start/Stop button) ........167
Ignitionkeysee SmartKey
Immobilizer................................................ 90
Indicator lampsseeWarning/indicator lamps
Individual drive programConfiguring ..........................................176
Index553

Loading guidelines..................................121
Loading information table......................442
LoadsSecuring ..............................................121
Locator lightingsee Surround lighting
Locking/unlockingActivating/deactivatingthe auto‐matic lockingfeature .............................68Emergencykey ...................................... 69KEYLESS-GO ..........................................67Unlocking and opening doors fromthe inside ..............................................66
Low-beam headlampsSwitching on/off .................................14 5
Lubricant additivesseeAdditives
LuggageNet hooks ............................................12 6Securing ..............................................121
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MAGICBODYCONTROL...........................217Setting ................................................. 221Suspension ..........................................217
MAGIC SKY CONTROL...............................86Function ................................................ 86Operating .............................................. 86
MAGIC VISION CONTROLWindshield wipers...............................15 3
MaintenanceMenu (on-boardcomputer) .................. 256Vehicle ...................................................21
Maintenancesee ASSYST PLUS
MalfunctionRestraint system ................................... 32
Malfunction messagesee Display message
Map...........................................319, 320, 321Avoiding an area ..................................323Avoiding an area (overview) .................323Changing an area ................................ 324Deleting an area .................................. 324
Displayingthe compass ....................... 325Displayingthe mapversion .................323Displayingthe next intersectingstreet................................................... 323Displayingthe satellite map ................326Displayingthe traffic map ....................319Displayingweather information ...........326Map data ............................................. 325Moving ................................................ 322Overview ............................................. 320Selecting POI symbols ......................... 322Selectingtext information ................... 322Selectingthe map orientation .............322Settingthe map scale .......................... 321Settingthe map scale automatically ....325Updating .............................................. 324
Map and compassOverview .............................................320
Massage programOverview .............................................109Resettingthe settings ..........................11 0
Massage programsSelectingthe front seats ......................110
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Steering wheel........................................ 252Adjusting (electrically) ..........................11 3Buttons ................................................ 252Operatingthe memory function ...........11 5Steering wheel heater ..........................11 4
Steering wheel heaterSwitching on/off ..................................11 4
Steering wheel paddle shifters..............178
Stowage areasseeStowage compartment
Stowage compartment...........................12 2Armrest ...............................................12 2Center console ....................................122Door ....................................................12 2Eyeglasses compartment .....................124Foldingtable ........................................124Glovebox .............................................122Parcel net hooks ..................................126Rear armrest ........................................124Rear passenger compartment centerarmrest ................................................12 5Rear seat backrest ..............................12 5
Stowage compartmentsseeStowage compartment
Stowage space underthe trunk floor....12 9
Sulfur content......................................... 469
Sun visorOperating .............................................157
Surround lighting....................................14 9Setting .................................................14 9
SurroundViewsee 360° Camera
SuspensionAdjustingthechassis level (MAGICBODYCONTROL) .................................221Settingthe suspension level (AIR‐MATIC) .................................................216
Suspensionsee AIRMATICsee MAGICBODYCONTROL
Suspension level (AIRMATIC)Setting .................................................216
Switch-off delay timeExterior ................................................14 9Interior .................................................151
Switching onvoice amplificationMultimedia system .............................. 289
Switchingthe surround sound on/off
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Synchronization functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................16 2
System settingsActivating/deactivating PIN protec‐tion ...................................................... 295Reset function (multimedia system) ....298Settingthe distance unit ..................... 294Settingthe time and date automati‐cally ..................................................... 288Settingthe time zone .......................... 288Settingthe time/dateformat .............. 288Switching transmission ofthevehicleposition on/off .................................... 289
System settings
see Bluetooth®
see Data import/exportsee Languagesee Software updateseeWi-Fi
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