2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS warning

Calling upthe Digital Operator's Manual
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.ÕOperator's Manual
#Select a menu item.
In addition,you can also call upthe Operator'sManual within a main function (e.g. viaMediaInfo).
The Digital Operator's Manual describesthefunction and operation ofthevehicle andthemultimedia system.
For safetyreasons,the Digital Operator's Man‐ual is deactivated while driving.
The Digital Operator's Manual containsthefol‐lowing menu items:
RSearch: allowsyoutosearchpreciselyforkeywords.
RQuick start: providesyou with importantinformation sothatyou canstart usingyourvehicle immediately.
RTips: provides tips on howtouseyourvehiclein certain situations.
RMessages: providesyou with further informa‐tion aboutthe messages inthe instrumentcluster.
RBookmarks: providesyou with a list of allthebookmarksyou havestoredyourself.
1Picture
2Menu
3Navigation window
Some sections ofthe Digital Operator's Manual,such aswarnings, can be made visiblebyhigh‐lighting and pressingthem.
%The Operator's Manual can also befound inthe Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐mon appstores.
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Assistance Center (USA) atthe hotline number1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)or Cus‐tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating safety
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you may notrecognize dan‐gers.
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetomal‐functions or systemfailures
Ifyou do not havethe prescribed service/maintenanceworkor anyrequiredrepairscarried out,this couldresult in malfunctionsor systemfailures.
#Always havethe prescribed service/maintenanceworkaswell anyrequiredrepairs carried out at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
&WARNINGRisk of accident or injuryduetoincorrect modification of electroniccomponents and parts
Modificationtoelectronic components,theirsoftware or wiring could impairtheir functionand/orthe function ofother networked com‐ponent parts. In particular, systemsrelevanttosafety could also be affected.
As aresult,these may no longer functionproperlyand/or jeopardizethe operatingsafety ofthevehicle.
#Nevertamper withthevehicle's wiring,electronic components or software.
#You should haveallworkon electricaland electronic components carried outat aqualified specialistworkshop.
&WARNINGRisk offireduetoflammablematerials on hot parts oftheexhaustsystem
Flammable material such as leaves, grass ortwigs may ignite iftheycome into contactwithhot parts oftheexhaust system.
#When driving on unpavedroads or off-road,regularlycheckthevehicle under‐side.
#Removetrapped plants orotherflam‐mable material.
#Ifthere is damage, consult aqualifiedspecialistworkshop immediately.
*NOTEDamagetothevehicle
Inthefollowing situations, in particular,thereis arisk of damagetothevehicle:
RThevehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on ahigh curb or an unpavedroad
RThevehicle is driventoofastover anobstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bumpor pot‐hole
RA heavy objectstrikesthe underbody orchassis components
In situations such asthis,the body,theunderbody,chassis components, wheels ortires could be damaged withoutthe damagebeing visible. Components damaged inthis
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way can unexpectedlyfail or, inthe case ofan accident, may not absorbthe loadsthatarise as intended.
Ifthe underbody paneling is damaged,flam‐mable materials such as leaves, grass ortwigs can collect betweenthe underbody andthe underbody paneling. These materials mayignite iftheycome into contact withhotparts ontheexhaust system.
#Havethevehiclechecked andrepairedimmediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
or
#If driving safety is impaired while con‐tinuingyour journey,pullover andstopthevehicle immediately in accordancewiththe traffic conditions, and contactaqualified specialistworkshop.
Declaration of conformityfor wirelessvehi‐cle components
USA:"The wireless devices ofthisvehicle com‐ply withPart15ofthe FCCRules. Operation is
subjecttothefollowing two conditions: 1) Thesedevices may not cause harmful interference, and2) These devices mustaccept any interferencereceived, including interferencethat may causeundesired operation. Changes or modificationsnotexpressly approvedbythe partyresponsiblefor compliance couldvoidthe user's authoritytooperatethe equipment."
Canada:"The wireless devices ofthisvehiclecomply with Industry Canada license-exemptRSSstandard(s). Operation is subjecttothefol‐lowing two conditions: (1) These devices maynot cause interference, and (2) These devicesmustaccept any interference, including interfer‐encethat may cause undesired operation ofthedevice."
USA:"Wirelesscharging systemfor mobile devi‐ces (Model: D-WMI2015A):this device complieswithPart18ofthe FCCRules."
The name and address oftheresponsible partyis:
ContinentalAutomotive Systems US Inc.
2400 Executive Hills Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2980
UnitedStates of America
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intendedforthe connection of diagnostic devices at aquali‐fied specialistworkshop.
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetocon‐necting devicestothe diagnostics con‐nection
Ifyou connect equipmenttoa diagnosticsconnection inthevehicle, it may affecttheoperation ofvehicle systems.
As aresult,the operating safety ofthevehi‐cle could be affected.
#Only connect equipmenttoa diagnos‐tics connection inthevehicle which isapprovedforyourvehiclebyMercedes-Benz.
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&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoobjects inthe driver'sfootwell
Objects inthe driver'sfootwell may impedepedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizesthe operating androadsafety ofthevehicle.
#Stowall objects inthevehicle securelysothattheycannotgetintothe driver'sfootwell.
#Always installthefloor mats securelyand as prescribed in ordertoensurethatthere is always sufficientroomforthe pedals.
#Do not use loosefloor mats and do notplacefloor mats ontop of one another.
*NOTEBattery discharging from usingdevices connectedtothe diagnosticsconnection
Using devices atthe diagnostics connectiondrainsthe battery.
#Checkthechargelevel ofthe battery.
#Ifthechargelevel is low,chargethebattery,e.g.bydriving a considerabledistance.
Connecting equipmenttothe diagnostics con‐nection can leadtoemissions monitoring infor‐mation beingreset,forexample. This may leadtothevehiclefailingtomeettherequirements ofthe next emissions inspection duringthe maininspection.
Qualified specialistworkshop
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you mayfailtorecognize dan‐gers.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is aquali‐fied specialistworkshop. It hasthe necessaryspecial skills,tools andqualificationstocor‐rectly carryouttheworkrequired onyourvehi‐cle. This particularlyappliestosafety-relevantworks.
Always havethefollowingworkcarried out onyourvehicle at aqualified specialistworkshop:
RSafety-relevantwork
RService and maintenancework
RRepairwork
RModifications aswell as installations andconversions
RWorkon electronic components
Mercedes‑Benzrecommends a Mercedes‑Benzservice center.
Correct use ofthevehicle
Ifyouremoveanywarningstickers,you orotherscouldfailtorecognize certain dangers. Leavewarningstickersin position.
Observethefollowing information in particularwhen drivingyourvehicle:
Rthe safety notes inthis manual
Rtechnical dataforthevehicle
Rtrafficrules andregulations
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Accesstothevehicle and/orthe EDR is neededtoread datathat isrecordedbythe EDR, andspecial equipment isrequired. In additiontothevehicle manufacturer,other partiesthat havethespecial equipment, such as law enforcement,canreadthe informationbyaccessingthevehi‐cle orthe EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat‐tersas atool in accidentreconstruction, acci‐dent claims andvehicle safety.Sincethe CrashDataRetrieval (CDR)toolthat is usedtoextractdatafromthe EDR is commerciallyavailable,Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC ("MBUSA")expresslydisclaims any and all liability arising fromtheextraction ofthis informationbyunauthorizedMercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data withothers with‐outthe consent ofthevehicleowner or, ifthevehicle is leased, withoutthe consent ofthe les‐see. Exceptionstothisrepresentation includeresponsestosubpoenasbylaw enforcement;byfederal,state or local government; in connectionwith or arising out of litigation involving MBUSAor its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, asrequiredbylaw.
Warning:the EDR is a component oftheRestraint System Module.Tampering with, alter‐ing, modifying orremovingthe EDR componentmayresult in a malfunction oftheRestraint Sys‐tem Module andother systems.
State lawsorregulationsregarding EDRsthatconflict withfederalregulation are pre-empted.This meansthat intheevent of such conflict,thefederalregulation governs. As of December2016,17states haveenacted lawsrelatingtoEDRs.
Copyright
Free and open source software
Information on free and open source softwarelicensesforyourvehicle's software can befoundonthe datastorage medium inyourvehicledocumentwallet and onthe Internettogetherwith updates:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource
Registered trademarks
RBluetooth®is aregistered trademark of Blue‐tooth SIG Inc.
RDTS™ is aregistered trademark ofDTS, Inc.
RDolby®and MLP™ areregistered trademarksof DOLBY Laboratories.
RBabySmart™, ESP®and PRE-SAFE®arereg‐istered trademarksof DaimlerAG.
RHomeLink®is aregistered trademark ofJohnson Controls.
RiPod®andiTunes®areregistered trademarksof Apple Inc.
RBurmester®is aregistered trademark ofBurmesterAudiosysteme GmbH.
RMicrosoft®andWindowsMedia®areregis‐tered trademarksof Microsoft Corporation.
RSIRIUS®is aregistered trademark of SiriusXMRadio Inc.
RHDRadio™ is aregistered trademark of iBiq‐uity Digital Corporation.
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Restraint system
Protectionbytherestraint system
Therestraint system includesthefollowing com‐ponents:
RSeat belt system
RAirbags
RChildrestraint system
RChild seat securing system
Therestraint system canreducetherisk ofvehi‐cle occupants coming into contact with parts ofthevehicle's interior intheevent of an accident.Therestraint system can alsoreducetheforcestowhichvehicle occupants are subjected intheevent of an accident.
Only a seat belt which isworncorrectly can pro‐videthe intended level of protection. Dependingonthe detected accident situation, EmergencyTensioning Devices and/or airbags supplement acorrectlywornseat belt. EmergencyTensioningDevices and/or airbags are not deployed ineveryaccident.
Fortherestraint systemtoprovide its full protec‐tion, each occupant must observethefollowing:
RFastenthe seat belt correctly.
RBe in an almost upright position withtheirback againstthe seat backrest.
RSit withtheirfeetresting onthefloor, if pos‐sible.
RAlways secure persons under 5ft(1.50 m)tall in an additionalrestraint system suitablefor Mercedes-Benzvehicles.
However,no systemavailabletoday can com‐pletelyeliminate injuries andfatalities ineveryaccident situation. In particular,the seat beltand airbaggenerally do not protect againstobjects penetratingthevehicle fromthe outside.Therisk of an injuryresulting from airbagdeployment also cannot beruled out entirely.
Reducedrestraint system protection
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death frommodificationstotherestraint system
Therestraint system can no longer functioncorrectly after alterations havebeen made.
Therestraint system maythen not protectthevehicle occupants as intendedbyfailingin an accident or triggering unexpectedly,forexample
#Never alterthe parts oftherestraintsystem.
#Nevertamper withthe wiring or anyelectronic component parts ortheirsoftware.
If it is necessarytomodifythevehicletoaccom‐modate a person with disabilities, contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Centerfor details.
USA only:for details, contact our CustomerAssistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1‑800‑367‑6372).
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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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The components oftherestraint system canbe activated or deployed independently ofeachother:
Component Detected deploy‐ment situation
EmergencyTension‐ing DevicesFrontal impact,rearimpact, side impact,rollover
Driver's airbag, frontpassenger front air‐bag
Frontal impact
Knee airbagFrontal impact
Side airbagSide impact
Window curtain air‐bagSide impact,rollover,frontal impact
Belt airbagFrontal impact
Cushion airbagFrontal impact
The front passenger front airbag can only bedeployed in an accident ifthePASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp is off. Ifthe frontpassenger seat is occupied, make sure, bothbefore and duringthe journey,thatthestatus ofthe front passenger front airbag is correct(→page43).
&WARNINGRisk of burns from hot air bagcomponents
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag hasbeen deployed.
#Do nottouchthe air bag parts.
#Havea deployed air bagreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop as soonas possible.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou havethevehicletowedtoaqualified specialistworkshopafter an accident.Takethis into account, partic‐ularly if an EmergencyTensioning Device is trig‐gered or an airbag deployed.
Ifthe EmergencyTensioning Devices are trig‐gered or an airbag is deployed,you will hear abang, and a small amount of powder may also bereleased:
RThe bang will notgenerally affectyour hear‐ing.
RIngeneral,the powderreleased is not haz‐ardoustohealth but may cause short-termbreathing difficultiestopersons sufferingfrom asthma orother pulmonary conditions.
Provided it is safetodo so, leavethevehicleimmediately or openthe window in ordertoprevent breathing difficulties.
Airbags andpyrotechnic EmergencyTensioningDevices contain perchlorate material, which mayrequire special handling or environmental pro‐tection measures.National guidelinesregardingwaste disposal must be observed. In California,see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
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