2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS trunk

The electric parking brake is applied ifthe trans‐mission is in position]and one ofthefollow‐ing conditions is fulfilled:
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe seat belttongue is not inserted intheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat andthedriver's door is opened.
%Toprevent application: pullthe handle oftheelectric parking brake.
Inthefollowing situations,the electric parkingbrake is also applied:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is bringingthevehicletoastandstill.
RThe HOLD function iskeepingthevehiclesta‐tionary.
RActiveParking Assist iskeepingthevehiclestationary.
This is onlythe case if one ofthefollowing con‐ditions is also fulfilled:
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe seat belttongue is not inserted intheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat andthedriver's door is opened.
RThere is a system malfunction.
RThe power supply is insufficient.
RThevehicle isstationaryfor a lengthyperiod.
Whenthe electric parking brake is applied,theredI(USA) or$(Canada) indicator lampappears inthe instrument cluster.
The electric parking brake is not automaticallyapplied ifthe engine is switched offbythe ECOstart/stop function.
Electric parking brake function (releasingautomatically)
The electric parking brake isreleased whenthefollowing conditions are fulfilled:
RThe engine isrunning.
RThe seat belttongue is inserted intothe seatbelt buckle ofthe driver's seat.
RThe transmission is in position[or^andyou depressthe accelerator pedal oryou
shift from transmission position]to[or^.
RIfthe transmission is in position^,thetrunk lid mustbe closed.
Ifthe seat belttongue is not inserted intotheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat,thefollow‐ing conditions must be fulfilled:
RThe driver's door is closed.
RYou movethe transmission out of transmis‐sion position]oryou havepreviouslydrivenfasterthan 2mph (3 km/h).
RIfthe transmission is in position^,thetrunk lid mustbe closed.
Whenthe electric parking brake isreleased,theredI(USA) or$(Canada) indicator lampinthe instrument cluster goes out.
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System limitations
Therear view camera will not function or willonly partially function inthefollowing situations:
RThe trunk lid is open.
RThere is heavyrain, snow orfog.
RThe ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. atnight.
RThe camera lens is obstructed, dirty orfog‐ged up. Observethe notes on cleaningtherear view camera (→page 409).
RThe camera orrear ofyourvehicle is dam‐aged. Inthis case, havethe camera and itsposition and settingchecked at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Thefield of vision andother functions oftherearview camera may berestricted duetoadditionalaccessories ontherear ofthevehicle (e.g.license plate bracket or bicyclerack).
%The contrast ofthe display may be impairedbydirect sunlight orby other light sources,e.g. when driving out of agarage. Inthiscase, pay particular attention.
%Havethe displayrepaired orreplaced if,forexample, pixel errorsconsiderablyrestrict itsuse.
Observethe notes on cleaningtherear viewcamera (→page 409).
360° camera
Function ofthe 360° CameraThe 360° Camera is a systemthat consists offour cameras. The cameras coverthe immediatevehicle surroundings. The system assistsyou,e.g. when parking or atexits withreduced visibil‐ity.
The 360° Camera is only an aid. It is not a sub‐stituteforyour attentiontothe surroundings.Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuvering andparkingremains withyou. Make surethatthereare no persons, animals or objectsetc., inthemaneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐ing.
The systemevaluates images fromthefollowingcameras:
RRear view camera
RFront camera
RTwo side cameras inthe outside mirrors
Views ofthe 360° CameraYou can select from different views:
1Wide-angle view,front
2Top view with image fromthe front camera
3Top view with images fromthe side camerasinthe outside mirrors
4Wide-angle view,rear
5Top view with image fromtherear view cam‐era
6Top view with trailer view (if trailer hitch isinstalled)
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The guide lines inthe multimedia system dis‐play showthe distancestoyourvehicle. Thedistances only applytoroad level.
Side view ofthe mirror camerasThe sides ofthevehicle can be seen inthis view.
1Guide line ofexternalvehicle dimensionswith outside mirrorsfolded out
2Marker ofthe wheel contact points
SystemfailureIfthere is no operationalreadiness,thefollowingmessage appears inthe multimedia system:
System limitations
The 360° Camera will not function or will onlypartially function inthefollowing situations:
RThe doors are open.
RThe side mirrorsarefolded in.
RThe trunk lid is open.
RThere is heavyrain, snow orfog.
RThe ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. atnight.
RThe camera lens is obstructed, dirty orfog‐ged up.
RIf cameras orvehicle components in whichthe cameras are installed are damaged. In
thisevent, havethe cameras,their positionsandtheir settingchecked at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
Do not usethe 360° Camera under such circum‐stances.You couldotherwise injureothers orcollide with objects when parking or maneuver‐ingthevehicle.
Onvehicles with height-adjustable suspension orifthevehicle is carrying a heavy load, leavingthestandard height canresult in inaccuracies intheguide lines and inthe display ofthegeneratedimages, depending ontechnical conditions.
Thefield of vision andother functions ofthecamerasystem may berestricted duetoaddi‐tional attachments onthevehicle (e.g. licenseplate bracket, bicyclerack).
Seethe notes on cleaningthe 360° Camera(→page 409).
Selecting a viewfor the 360° Camera
Requirements:RTheAuto. Rear View Cam.function is selec‐ted inthe multimedia system.
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be applied automatically.Todothis,the functionusestheradar sensors inthe bumper. The areaadjacenttothevehicle is continually monitored.
Iftheradar sensors are obstructedbyvehiclesorother objects, detection is not possible.
The CrossTraffic Alert function is activeunderthefollowing conditions:
RIf Blind Spot Assist is activated.
RIfthevehicle is backing up atwalking pace.
RIfthe maneuvering assistance function isactivated inthe multimedia system.
System limitationsThe CrossTraffic Alert function is notavailableon inclines.
Deactivating/activating maneuvering assis‐tanceMultimedia system:
,Vehicle.kAssistance.Camera
& Parking.Maneuvering Assist.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
%Maneuvering assistance mustbe activeforthe function of DriveAwayAssist
(→page 235) and CrossTraffic Alert(→page236).
ATTENTION ASSIST
Function ofATTENTION ASSISTATTENTION ASSIST assistsyou on long, monoto‐nous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunkroads.IfATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators offati‐gue or increasing lapses in concentration onthepart ofthe driver, it suggeststaking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannotalways detectfatigue or lapses in concentrationin time. The system is not a substitutefor awell-rested and attentive driver. On long journeys,takeregular breaks in good timethat allowforadequaterecuperation.
You canchoose between two settings.
RStandard:normal system sensitivity.
RSensitive:higher system sensitivity. Thedriver iswarned earlier andthe attentionlevel detectedbyATTENTION ASSIST is adap‐ted accordingly.
If drowsiness or increasing lapses in concentra‐tion are detected,theATTENTION ASSIST: Takea Break!warning appears inthe Instrument Dis‐play.You can acknowledgethe message andtake a break where necessary.Ifyou do nottakea break andATTENTION ASSIST continuestodetect increasing lapses in concentration,youwill bewarned again after a minimum of15minutes.
You can havethefollowingstatus informationforATTENTION ASSIST displayed inthe assistancemenu ofthe on-board computer:
RThe length ofthe journey sincethe lastbreak.
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#Removecap1bythetab, place onthe edgeofthefiller opening and engage in place.
#Addwasherfluid.
Keepingthe air-water duct free
#Keepthe area betweenthe hood andthewindshield free of deposits, e.g. ice, snowand leaves.
Cleaning and care
Notes onwashingthevehicle in a carwash
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoreduced braking effect afterwashingthevehicle
The braking effect isreduced afterwashingthevehicle.
#Afterthevehicle has beenwashed,brake carefully while paying attentiontothe traffic conditions untilthe brakingeffect has been fullyrestored.
*NOTEDamageduetounsuitable carwash
#Before driving into a carwash makesurethatthe carwash is suitableforthevehicle dimensions.
#Ensurethere is sufficient ground clear‐ance betweenthe underbody andtheguiderails ofthe carwash.
#Ensurethatthe clearance width ofthecarwash, in particularthe width oftheguiderails, is sufficient.
Toavoid damageto yourvehicle when using acarwash, ensurethefollowing beforehand:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC andtheHOLD function are deactivated.
Rthe 360° Camera ortherear view camera isswitched off.
Rthe side windowsand sliding sunroof arecompletelyclosed.
Rthe blowerfortheventilation/heating isswitched off.
Rthe windshield wiper switch is in positionZ.
Rin carwashes with a conveyor system: neu‐tral\\is engaged.
Rthe SmartKeyis at a distance of at least10ft(3 m)awayfromthevehicle,otherwisethetrunk lid could open unintentionally.
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%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.
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Notes on cleaning and careAvoidingvehicle damage
Genuine leatherseat coversRClean with a damp clothandthen wipe with a dry cloth.
RLeather care: use leather care agentsthat havebeenrec‐ommendedfor Mercedes-Benz.
RDo not allowthe leathertobecometoo damp.
RDo not use a microfiber cloth.
DINAMICA seat cov‐ersClean with a damp cloth.Do not use a microfiber cloth.
Imitation leatherseat coversClean with a damp clothand 1% soapywater.Do not use a microfiber cloth.
Clothseat coversClean with a damp microfiber clothand 1% soapywater andallowtodry.
EASY-PACK trunkboxClean witha damp cloth.Do not use any alcohol-basedthinners,gasoline or abrasivecleaning agents.
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Driving distance possible in emergencymode after the pressure losswarning:
Load condition Driving distance pos‐sible in emergencymode
Partially laden50 miles (80 km)
Fully laden19miles (30 km)
The driving distance possible in emergencymode mayvarydepending onthe drivingstyle.Observethe maximum permissible speed of50mph (80 km/h).
If a tire has goneflat and cannot bereplacedwith an MOExtended tire,you can use astand‐ard tire as atemporary measure.
TIREFIT kitstoragelocation
The TIREFIT kit is located underthe trunkfloor.
Mercedesvehicles:observethe notes intheSupplement. Otherwise,you may notrecognizedangers.
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you may notrecognize dan‐gers.
1Tiresealant bottle
2Tireinflation compressor
Usingthe TIREFIT kit
Requirements:RTiresealant bottle
REnclosed TIREFITsticker
RTireinflation compressor
RDisposablegloves
You can use TIREFIT tire sealanttoseal perfora‐tion damageof upto0.16in (4 mm), particularlythose inthe tire contact surface.You can useTIREFIT in outsidetemperatures downto-4 °F(-20 °C).
&WARNINGRisk of accident when usingtire sealant.
Inthefollowing situations,the tire sealant isunabletoprovide sufficient breakdown assis‐tance, as it is unabletosealthe tire properly:
RThere are cuts or punctures inthe tirelargerthanthose previously mentioned.
RThe wheelrim is damaged.
RYou havedriven at averylow tire pres‐sure or on aflat tire.
#Do not continue driving.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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