2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS engine

&WARNINGRisk of accident duetothebrake systemoverheating
Ifyou leaveyourfootonthe brake pedalwhen driving,the brake system mayover‐heat.
This increasesthe braking distance andthebrake system mayevenfail.
#Never usethe brake pedal as afootrest.
#Do not depressthe brake pedal andtheaccelerator pedal atthe same timewhile driving.
*NOTEWearing outthe brake liningsbycontinuously depressingthe brake pedal
#Do not depressthe brake pedal contin‐uously whilst driving.
#Tousethe braking effect ofthe engine,shifttoa lowergear in good time.
*NOTEDamagetothe drivetrain andengine when pullingaway
#Do notwarmupthe engine whilethevehicle isstationary.Pullawayimmedi‐ately.
#Avoid high engine speeds and driving atfullthrottle untilthe engine hasreachedits operatingtemperature.
*NOTEDamagetothe catalytic converterduetonon-combusted fuel
The engine is notrunning smoothly and ismisfiring.
Non-combusted fuel mayget intothe cata‐lytic converter.
#Only depressthe accelerator pedalslightly.
#Havethe causerectified immediately ataqualified specialistworkshop.
Limited braking effect on salt-treatedroads:
RDuetosalt build-up onthe brake discs andbrakepads,the braking distance can increaseconsiderably orresult in braking only on oneside
RMaintain a much greater safe distancetothevehicle in front
Toprevent salt build-up:
RBrake occasionally while paying attentiontothe traffic conditions
RCarefully depressthe brake pedal atthe endofthe journey and whenstartingthe nextjourney
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you may notrecognize dan‐gers.
ECOstart/stop function
Operation of the ECOstart/stop functionPlug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you mayfailtorecognize dan‐gers.
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Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
The engine is automaticallyswitched off ifthefollowing conditions are met:
Ryou brakethevehicletoastandstill in trans‐mission position[or\\.
Rif allvehicle conditionsfor an automaticenginestop are met.
The

The inner segment lights up green andthe outersegmentfills up:
R1Moderate acceleration
R2Gentle deceleration androlling
R3Consistent speed
The inner segment is grayandthe outer seg‐ment empties:
R1Sporty acceleration
R2Heavy braking
R3Fluctuations in speed
You havedriven economically when:
Rthethree outer segments are completelyfil‐led simultaneously
Rthe ECO display border lights up
The additionalrange achieved as aresult ofyourdrivingstyle in comparison with a driver with averysporty drivingstyle is shown underBonusfr. Start. Therange displayed does not indicate afixedreduction in consumption.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Function oftheDYNAMIC SELECT switch
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you mayfailtorecognize dan‐gers.
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
UsetheDYNAMIC SELECT switchtochangebetweenthefollowing drive programs:
R=(Individual):individual settings
RC(Sport):sporty drivingstyle
RA(Comfort):comfortable and economi‐cal drivingstyle
RVehicles with MAGICBODYCONTROL:N(CURVE):comfortable driving withcurveinclination function
R;(Eco):particularly economical drivingstyle
Depending onthe drive program selected,thefollowingvehiclecharacteristics willchange:
RDrive system:
-Engine and transmission management
-Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC
RESP®
RSuspension
RSteering
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Selectingthe drive program
#PressDYNAMIC SELECT switch1forwardsor backwards.The drive program selected appears inthemultifunction display.
Configuring drive program I
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.eDYNAMIC
SELECT.Individual
#Selectthe individual setting.
Switchingthe operationfeedbackfor driveprogram on/off
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.eDYNAMIC SELECT
#SwitchNotification for Useronsor offS.Whenthis function is active, a correspondingmessage is shown inthe media display whena drive program is selected withtheDYNAMIC SELECT switch.
Displayingvehicle data
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.eDYNAMIC SELECT
#SelectVehicle Data.Thevehicle data is displayed.
Displaying engine data
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.eDYNAMIC SELECT
#SelectEngine Data.
%Thevaluesfor engine output and enginetor‐que may deviate fromthe nominalvalues.
Itemsthat can influencethis are,forexam‐ple:
RSea level
RFuel grade
ROutsidetemperature
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Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever
Function ofthe DIRECT SELECT lever
&WARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Ifchildren are left unattended inthevehicle,theycould:
Ropen doors,thereby endangeringotherpersons orroad users.
Rget out ofthevehicle and be hitbyoncoming traffic.
Roperate vehicle equipment and becometrapped,forexample.
In addition,children could also setthevehi‐cle in motion,forexample,by:
Rreleasingthe parking brake.
Rshiftingthe automatic transmission out ofpark position].
Rstartingthe engine
#Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
#Keepthe SmartKeyout ofthereach ofchildren.
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoincor‐rectgearshifting
Ifthe engine speed is higherthanthe idlespeed andyou engagethe transmission posi‐tion[or^,thevehicle may acceleratesharply.
#Ifyou engagethe transmission position[or^always depressthe brakepedalfirmlyand do not accelerate atthe same time.
Usethe DIRECT SELECT levertoshiftthe trans‐mission position. The current transmission posi‐tion is displayed inthe multifunction display.
]Parkposition
^Reversegear
\\Neutral
[Drive position
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Engagingreversegear R#Depressthe brake pedal and pushtheDIRECT SELECT lever upwards pastthefirstpoint ofresistance.The transmission position displayshows^inthe multifunction display.
Engaging neutral N#Depressthe brake pedal and pushtheDIRECT SELECT lever up or downtothefirstpoint ofresistance.The transmission position displayshows\\inthe multifunction display.
Subsequentlyreleasingthe brake pedal willallowyoutomovethevehicle freely,e.g.topushit ortow itaway.
Ifyouwantthe automatic transmissiontoremain in neutral Neven ifthe ignition isswitched off:
#Startthevehicle.
#Depressthe brake pedal and engage neutral\\.
#Releasethe brake pedal.
#Switchthe ignition off.
%Ifyouthenexitthevehicle leavingtheSmartKeyinthevehicle,the automatic trans‐missionremains in neutral\\.
Engaging park position P#Observethe notes on parkingthevehicle(→page182).
#Pressthe]button.The transmission position display shows]inthe multifunction display.
Parkposition]is engaged automatically if oneofthefollowing conditions is met:
Ryou switchthe engine off withthe transmis‐sion in position[or^.
Ryou openthe driver's door whenthevehicleis at astandstill or when driving at averylowspeed andthe transmission is in position[or^.
Engaging drive position D#Depressthe brake pedal and pushtheDIRECT SELECT lever down pastthefirstpoint ofresistance.The transmission position displayshows[inthe multifunction display.
Whenthe automatic transmission is in transmis‐sion position[, it shiftsthegears automati‐cally.This depends onthefollowingfactors:
RThe selected drive program
RThe position ofthe accelerator pedal
RThe driving speed
Manualgearshifting
&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.
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Using kickdown
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
#Maximum acceleration:depressthe accel‐erator pedal beyondthe pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts uptothe nextgear whenthe maximum engine speed isreachedtoprotectthe engine fromoverrevving.
Glide mode function
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you mayfailtorecognize dan‐gers.
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Withan anticipatory drivingstyle,glide modehelpsyoutoreduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode ischaracterizedbythefollowing:
RThe combustion engine is disconnected fromthe drivetrain andthevehicle continuestoroll in neutral.
RThe transmission position[is displayed ingreen inthe multifunction display.
Glide mode is activated ifthefollowing condi‐tions are met:
RDrive program;is selected.
RThe speed is within a suitablerange.
RTheroad's course is suitable, e.g. nosteepuphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
RYou do not depressthe accelerator or brakepedal.
%Glide mode can also be activated ifyou haveselectedtheEcosettingforthe drive whenin drive program=.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one oftheconditions is no longer met.
Vehicles withActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC:whenActive Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is active,theglide mode function isrestricted.
Refueling
Refuelingthevehicle
&WARNINGRisk offireorexplosion fromfuel
Fuels are highlyflammable.
#Fire, openflames, smoking and creationof sparksmust beavoided.
#Switchoffthe ignition and, ifavailable,thestationary heater, before and whilerefuelingthevehicle.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardousto yourhealth.
#Do not swallow fuel or let it come intocontact with skin,eyes or clothing.
#Do not inhale fuelvapor.
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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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