2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS window

Problems withthe side windows
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
A side window cannotbe closed andyou cannot seethe cause.
#Checktosee whether any objects are inthe window guide.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trapped orfatally injured ifreversing protection is not activated
Ifyou close a side windowagain immediately after it has been blocked orreset,the side window closeswith increased or maximumforce. Thereversingfeature isthen not active.
Parts ofthe body could become trapped inthe closing area inthe process.
#Make surethat no parts ofthe body are inthe closing area.
#Tostopthe closing process,releasethe button or pressthe button againtoreopenthe side win‐dow.
If a side window is obstructed during closing andreopens again slightly:
#Immediately afterthe window is blocked, pullthe corresponding switch again untilthe side window hasclosed, and holdthe switchfor an additional second.The side window will be closed with increasedforce.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing andreopens again slightly:
#Repeatthe previousstep.The side window is closed withoutthe automaticreversing function.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The side windowscannot be opened orclosed usingthe convenience openingfeature.
The SmartKeybattery is discharged or nearly discharged.
#Checkthe battery usingthe batterycheck lamp andreplace if necessary (→page64).
Sliding sunroof
Opening/closingthe sliding sunroof
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhile opening and closingthe slidingsunroof
During opening and closing, parts ofthebody couldgetcaught inthe sweep ofthesliding sunroof.
#When opening or closing, make surethat no body parts are inthe sweep.#Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
or
#Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic opening/closing process.The opening/closing process isstop‐ped.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trapped ifthe sliding sunroof is operatedbychil‐dren
Children operatingthe sliding sunroof couldgetcaught inthe moving parts, particularly ifunattended.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethekey withyou and lockthevehicle.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhile opening and closingtheroller sunblind
When opening or closing, make surethat nobody parts become trapped betweentheroller sun blind and frame orthe sliding sun‐roof.
#When opening or closing, make surethat no body parts are inthe sweep oftheroller sun blind.#Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
or
#Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic opening/closing process.The opening/closing process isstop‐ped.
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3Sets climate controltoautomatic mode(→page161)
4Setsthe airflow
5Switches climate control on/off(→page160)
Switchestheresidual heat on/off(→page163)
6Setsthe air distribution,right
7Setsthetemperature,right
Operatingthe climatecontrol system
Switching climatecontrol inthe front on oroff
#Toswitch on:setthe airflowtolevel 1 or
higher usingthe-button.
#Toswitch off:setthe airflowtolevel 0 using
the-button.
%If climate control is switched off,the win‐dowsmayfog up morequickly.Switch offclimate control only briefly.
Switchingrear passenger compartment cli‐mate control on/off
#Press button5.
%Whenrear passenger compartment climatecontrol is switched off,the indicator lamp isactivated andOFFis shown ontherearpassenger compartment display.
Switchingthe A/C function on or off viathecontrol panel
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifiesthevehicle's interior air.
#PresstheVbutton.
Switch offthe A/C function only brieflyother‐wisethe windowsmayfog up morequickly.
Condensation may drip fromthe underside ofthevehicle when cooling mode is active. This isnot a signthatthere is a malfunction.
Activating/deactivating the A/C function viathe multimedia system
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.bClimate Control.A/C
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifiesthevehicle's interior air.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Setting climate control inthe front compart‐menttoautomatic mode
In automatic mode,the settemperature isregu‐latedbythetemperature ofthe dispensed airandthe airflow.
#PresstheXbutton.
#Toswitchtomanual mode:pressthe-or

Settingtherear climate control usingthemultimedia system
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.bClimate Control.Rear
Activatingrear climate controlIfthis function is activated,the settings fromthefront control panel are automaticallyadoptedforrear climate control.
#SelectRear On.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Controllingtherear climate control automat‐ically
#SelectAUTO.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Settingthe airflow
#SelectAirflow.
#Setthe airflow.
Settingthetemperature
#SelectTemperature.
#SelectRear Rightand/orRear Left.
#Setthetemperature.
Settingthe air distribution
#SelectAir Distribution.
#SelectRear Rightand/orRear Left.
#Setthe air distribution.
Activating or deactivating the climate con‐trol synchronization function usingthe multi‐media system
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.bClimate Con-
trol.SYNC
The climate control can be controlled centrallyusingthe synchronization function. Thetempera‐ture setting is automatically adoptedfor all cli‐mate zones.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Removing condensation from the windows
Windows fogged up onthe inside
#PresstheXbutton.
#Ifthe windowscontinuetofog up: pressthedbutton.
Windows fogged up onthe outside
#Switchonthe windshield wipers.
#PresstheXbutton.
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off
#Presstherbutton.The interior air will berecirculated.
Air-recirculation mode automatically switchestofresh air mode after some time.
%If air-recirculation mode is switched on,thewindowsmayfog up morequickly.Switch onair-recirculation mode only briefly.
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RThestarter battery is sufficientlycharged.
%You can also setthetemperature withyoursmartphone. Information on Mercedes meconnect andother services: http://www.mercedes.meThis function is notavailablefor all models.
Chargingthe batterybefore commencingyour journey
%This function is notavailable in all countries.
RIfthevehicle battery is discharged,youreceivea message onyour smartphone.
RYou canthenstartthevehicle withthesmartphonetochargethe battery.
RThevehicle is automatically switched offafterten minutes.
Ensurethefollowing beforestartingthe engine:
RThe legalstipulations inthe area whereyourvehicle is parked allow enginestarting viasmartphone.
RIt is safetostart andrunthe engine whereyourvehicle is parked.
RThe fueltank is sufficientlyfilled.
Startingthevehicle
&WARNINGRisk of crushing or entrap‐ment duetounintentionalstarting oftheengine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped iftheengine isstarted unintentionally duringservice or maintenancework.
#Always securethe engine against unin‐tentionalstarting before carrying outmaintenance orrepairwork.
Requirements:RParkposition]is selected.
RThe anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
RThe panic alarm is not activated.
RThe hazardwarning lights are switched off.
RThe hood is closed.
RThe doors are closed and locked.
RThe windowsand sliding sunroof are closed.
#Startthevehicle usingthe smartphone:
RAftereveryvehiclestart,the enginerunsforten minutes.
RYou can carryout a maximum of two consec‐utivestarting attempts. Thevehicle must bestarted once withthe SmartKeybefore tryingtostartthevehicle again withthe smart‐phone.
RYou canstopthevehicle again at any time.
RFurther information can befound inthesmartphone app.
Securingthe engine againststarting beforecarrying out maintenance orrepairwork:#Switch onthe hazardwarning lights.
or
#Unlockthe doors.
or
#Open a side window orthe sliding sunroof.
Breaking-in notes
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
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&WARNINGRisk of accident when switch‐ing offthe ignition when driving
Ifyou switchoffthe ignition while driving,safety functions arerestricted or no longeravailable. This may affectthe powersteeringsystem andthe brakeforce boosting,forexample.
You willthen needtouse considerably moreforcetosteer and brake.
#Do not switch offthe ignition while driv‐ing.
&DANGERRisk offatal injuries duetoexhaustgases
Combustion engines emit poisonousexhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. Inhalingtheseexhaustgases is hazardoustohealthand can leadtopoisoning.
#Never leavethe enginerunning in anenclosed space without sufficientventi‐lation.
&WARNINGRisk of skidding and of anaccident duetoshifting down on slipperyroad surfaces
Ifyou shift down on slipperyroad surfacestoincreasethe engine braking effect,the drivewheels may lose traction.
#Do not shift down on slipperyroad sur‐facestoincreasethe engine brakingeffect.
&DANGERRisk offatal injury duetopoi‐sonousexhaustgases
Ifthetailpipe is blocked or sufficientventila‐tion is not possible, poisonousexhaustgasessuch as carbon monoxide may enterthevehi‐cle. This isthe case ifthevehiclegetsstuckin snow,forexample.
#Keepthetailpipe andthe area aroundthevehicle free from snow whentheengine orthestationary heater arerun‐ning.
#Open a window onthe windward side ofthevehicletoensure an adequate sup‐ply of fresh air.
&WARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetobeing underthe influence of alco‐hol and drugs while driving
Driving when underthe influence of alcoholand/or drugs is anextremelydangerouscombination. Even smallquantities of alcoholor drugs may affectyourreflexes, perceptionand judgment.
The probability of a serious orevenfatal acci‐dent greatly increases ifyou drive whenunderthe influence of alcohol or drugs.
#Do not drink alcohol ortakedrugs whiledriving, and do not allow anyonetodrive who has been drinking alcohol ortaking drugs.
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#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.
&WARNINGRisk offireorexplosion fromelectrostaticcharge
Electrostaticchargecan createsparksandthereby ignite fuelvapors.
#Beforeyou openthe fuelfiller cap ortakehold ofthe pump nozzle,touchthemetallicvehicle body.This discharges any electrostaticchargethat may havebuilt up.
#Do notget intothevehicle again duringtherefueling process.Otherwise, electrostaticchargecouldbuild up again.
*NOTEDamagecausedbythe wrong fuel
Vehicles with agasoline engine:
Even small amounts ofthe wrong fuel couldresult in damagetothe fuel system,theengine andthe emission control system.
#TheRONrequirement is located inthefuelfillerflap.
#Only refuel with low-sulfur unleadedfuel.
This fuel may contain upto10%ethanol.Yourvehicle is suitablefor use with E10 fuel.
Neverrefuel using any ofthefollowing fuels:
RDiesel
RGasoline with morethan10%ethanolbyvolume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
RGasoline with morethan 3% methanolbyvolume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
RGasoline with additives containing metal
Ifyou accidentallyrefuel withthe wrong fuel:
#Do not switchthe ignition on.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
*NOTEDo not use dieseltorefuelvehi‐cles with agasoline engine.
Ifyou accidentallyrefuel withthe wrong fuel:
RDo not switchthe ignition on. Otherwisefuel can enterthe engine.
Even small amounts ofthe wrong fuelcouldresult in damagetothe fuel systemandthe engine. Therepair costs are high.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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%Whenyou parkthevehicle,you canstilloperatethe side windowsandthe panoramicsliding sunrooffor approximatelyfiveminutes ifthe driver's door is closed.
Garage door opener
Programming buttonsfor thegaragedooropener
&DANGERRisk offatal injuries duetoexhaustgases
Combustion engines emit poisonousexhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. Inhalingtheseexhaustgases is hazardoustohealthand can leadtopoisoning.
#Never leavethe enginerunning in anenclosed space without sufficientventi‐lation.
&WARNINGRisk of injurywhen openingor closing a door withthegaragedooropener
Whenyou operate or programthe door withthe integratedgaragedoor opener, people intherange of movement ofthe door maybecome trapped orstruckbythe door.
#When usingthe integratedgaragedooropener, always make surethat nobodyis withintherange of movement ofthedoor.
Only operatethefollowing doors usingthegaragedoor opener:
RDoors with a safetystop andreversingfea‐ture.
RDoors which conformtothe currentU.S.safetystandards.
Requirements:RThevehicle has been parked outsidethegarageor outsidetherange of movement ofthe door.
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe ignition is switched on.
%Thegaragedoor opener function is alwaysavailable whenthe ignition is switched on.
#Check ifthe transmitter frequency oftheremotecontrol hasthe frequencyrange of280to868 MHz.
Radio equipment approval number:
RNZLMUAHL5 (USA)
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