
Information on coolant isavailable atthefol‐lowing locations:
RInthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationforOperating Fluids310.1
-Athttp://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-Inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
RAtaqualified specialistworkshop
*NOTEOverheating at high outsidetem‐peratures
If an inappropriate coolant is used,theengine cooling system is not sufficiently pro‐tected againstoverheating and corrosion athigh outsidetemperatures.
#Always use coolant approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
#Observethe instructions intheMercedes-Benz Specificationsfor Oper‐ating Fluids310.1.
Havethe coolantregularlyreplaced at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
The proportion of corrosion inhibitor/antifreezeconcentrate inthe engine cooling system shouldbe:
Ra minimum of 50% (antifreeze protectiondowntoapproximately -35 °F (-37 °C))
Ra maximum of 55% (antifreeze protectiondownto-49 °F (-45 °C))
Coolant capacity
SedanCapacity
S 450 4MATIC13.9 US qt(13.2 liters)
S 560 4MATIC15.0 US qt(14.2 liters)
Long wheelbasevehiclesCapacity
S 450 4MATIC
S 450
13.9 US qt(13.2 liters)
Allother models15.0 US qt(14.2 liters)
Mercedes‑MaybachCapacity
S 650 Mercedes-May‐bach16.9 US qt(16.0 liters)
S 560 4MATICMercedes-Maybach15.0 US qt(14.2 liters)
Notes on windshieldwasher fluid
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
&WARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromwindshieldwasher concentrate
Windshieldwasher concentrate is highlyflammable. It could ignite if it comes intocontact withhot engine component parts ortheexhaust system.
#Make surethat no windshieldwasherconcentrate spills out nexttothefilleropening.
Technical data473

Assistance systemssee Driving safety system
Assistant displayMenu (on-board computer) .................. 256
ASSYST PLUS........................................... 395Battery disconnection periods .............396Displayingthe service due date ........... 395Function/notes ................................... 395Regular maintenancework.................. 395Special servicerequirements .............. 395
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem).................. 90Deactivatingthe alarm ...........................91Function ................................................ 90
ATTENTION ASSIST.......................... 237, 238Function .............................................. 237Setting ................................................. 238System limitations ...............................237
Attention assistantseeATTENTION ASSIST
Audio modeActivating media mode ........................ 355Connecting USB devices ..................... 358Copyrights ...........................................355Information .......................................... 354
Inserting/removing an SD card ........... 355Media search ....................................... 361Overview ............................................. 357Pause and playback function ...............358Selecting a track ................................. 358Selecting playbackoptions .................. 358Track list .............................................. 358
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialistworkshop
Authorizedworkshopsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Automatic activationSwitching on/off.................................24 2
Automatic distance controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Automatic driving lights.........................14 6
Automatic enginestart (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................173
Automatic enginestop (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................173
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoff...........................................41, 43Function ofthe automatic frontpassenger front airbag shutoff ...............41PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoffseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
Automatic lateral support adjustmentSetting .................................................109
Automatic mirrorfolding functionActivating/deactivating .......................157
Automatic transmissionDIRECT SELECT lever ...........................17 7Drive program display ..........................176Drive programs ....................................175DYNAMIC SELECT switch .....................175Engaging drive position ........................178Engaging neutral ..................................178Engaging parkposition ........................178Engagingreversegear .........................178Kickdown .............................................180Manualgearshifting .............................178
Index539

Air distribution settings ........................161Air-recirculation mode .........................162Automatic control (front) .....................160Automatic control (rear passengercompartment) ......................................161Climatestyle function ..........................161Control panelfor 3-zone automaticclimatecontrol ....................................15 9Filling capacityforPAG oil ...................475Front airvents .....................................16 5Glovebox airvent ................................16 6Inserting/removingtheflacon (fra‐grance system) ....................................16 3Ionization .............................................16 3Note....................................................15 9Rear airvents ......................................16 5Rear operating unit ..............................15 9Rear passenger compartmentresid‐ual heat ...............................................16 3Refrigerant ...........................................474Refrigerantfilling capacity ...................475Removing condensation fromthewindows..............................................16 2Residual heat inthe front compart‐ment ....................................................163
Settingrear climate control (multi‐media system) .....................................162Settingthe climatestyle ......................161Settingthe fragrance system ...............16 3Switching on/off (front) ......................16 0Switching on/off (rear passengercompartment) ......................................16 0Ventilatingthevehicle (convenienceopening) ................................................ 79Windshield heater ................................16 4
ClimatestyleFunction ...............................................161Setting .................................................161
Cockpit.........................................................6Overview .................................................6
Coffee cup symbolseeATTENTION ASSIST
COMANDsee Multimedia system
COMANDTouchManaging devices ................................ 292
Combination switch................................14 6
Compass.................................................. 325
Computersee On-board computer
ConnectionstatusDisplaying ............................................ 350Overview .............................................349
ConnectivitySwitching transmission ofthevehicleposition on/off .................................... 289
Contacts................................................... 334Calling up ............................................ 335Deleting ............................................... 336Downloading (from mobile phone) ...... 334Importing ............................................ 335Importing (overview) ...........................335Information .......................................... 334Making a call ....................................... 336Nameformat .......................................335Options ................................................ 336Storing ................................................ 336
ControllerOperating ............................................ 280
Convenience closingfeature.................... 80
Convenience opening................................ 79
Index543

Coolant (engine)Check level .......................................... 401Filling capacity .....................................473Notes ...................................................472
CopyrightLicenses ................................................ 29Trademarks............................................ 29
Cornering light function..........................14 8
Coversee Side windows
CrossTraffic Alert...................................236
Crosswind AssistFunction/notes ...................................19 5
Crosswind Assistsee MAGICBODYCONTROL
Cruise control.......................................... 200Buttons ................................................ 201Calling up a speed ............................... 201Function .............................................. 200Requirements: .....................................201Selecting ............................................. 201Setting a speed .................................... 201Storing a speed ................................... 201
Switching off ....................................... 201Switching on ........................................201System limitations ...............................200
Cup holder................................................131Installing/removing (center console) ...131Rear passenger compartment (vehi‐cles with arear benchseat) .................13 2Rear passenger compartment (vehi‐cles with electrically adjustablerearseats) ..................................................13 2Removing/installingthe insert (vehi‐cles with electrically adjustablerearseats) ..................................................13 2Switchingthe cooling/heating func‐tion on/off ..........................................13 3
Cushionbag................................................ 38
Customer Assistance Center (CAC).........25
CustomerRelations Department.............25
D
Dashboardsee Cockpit
Dashboard lightingsee Instrument cluster lighting
Data acquisitionVehicle .................................................. 26
Data import/export................................ 294Function/notes ................................... 294Importing/exporting ........................... 294
DatastorageElectronic control units .........................26Online services ......................................27Vehicle .................................................. 26
DateSettingthe time and date automati‐cally ..................................................... 288
Daytimerunning lamp modesee Daytimerunning lights
Daytimerunning lights...........................14 9Switching on/off .................................14 9
Deactivatingthe alarm(ATA)....................91
Dealershipsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Declaration of conformityWirelessvehicle components ................23
Decorativefoil (cleaning instructions)...................................................................406
544Index

Drive programs ....................................175Function ...............................................175Operating (DYNAMIC SELECT switch) ..176Selectingthe drive program .................176Showing operationfeedback ................176
E
E10............................................................ 469
Easy entryfeatureFunction/notes ....................................11 4Setting .................................................11 5
EasyexitfeatureFunction/notes ....................................11 4Setting .................................................11 5
EASY-PACKtrunk box..............................12 8Adjustingthe heighttoany position ....12 6Care .....................................................410Installing/removing .............................12 8
EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion)Function/notes ...................................19 6
ECO displayFunction ...............................................174Resetting ............................................. 258
ECOstart/stop function.........................173Automatic enginestart ........................173Automatic enginestop .........................173Method of operation ............................173Switching off/on ..................................174
Electric parking brake.............................188Applying automatically ........................188Applying orreleasing manually ............19 0Emergency braking ..............................19 0Releasing automatically .......................189
ElectronicStability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Electronics............................................... 464
EmergencyOverview ofthe help functions ..............16Reflective safetyvest...........................413
Emergency braking.................................19 0
Emergency brakingseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
Emergency call systemsee Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Emergency enginestart......................... 430
EmergencykeyLocking a door .......................................69Unlocking a door ...................................69
Emergency operation modeStartingthevehicle .............................16 9
EmergencyreleaseTrunk lid (from inside) ............................75
EmergencyTensioning DevicesActivation .............................................. 32
ENERGIZING comfortOverview of programs .........................299Startingthe program ........................... 300
EngineECOstart/stop function ......................173Engine number .................................... 466Starting (emergency operationmode) ..................................................16 9Starting (RemoteOnline) .....................17 0Starting (start/stop button) .................168Starting assistance .............................. 423Switching off (start/stop button) ........182
Engine dataDisplaying ............................................176
550Index

Front passenger headrestraintInstalling/removing (chauffeurmode) ..................................................101
Front passenger seatAdjusting fromthe driver's seat ............ 95Adjusting fromtherear passengercompartment ........................................ 95Installing/removingthe headrestraint (chauffeur mode) ...................101
Fuel...........................................................470Additives ..............................................470E10 ...................................................... 469Fuelreserve.........................................470Gasoline .............................................. 469Quality (gasoline) ................................ 469Refueling .............................................180sulfur content ...................................... 469Tank content ........................................470
Fuel consumptionOn-board computer .............................257
Function seatsee Door control panel
Function seat (rear passenger com‐partment)see Seat (rear passenger compartment)
Fuse insertseeFuses
Fuses........................................................ 430Beforereplacing a fuse ........................ 430Dashboard fuse box ............................ 432Fuse assignment diagram ...................430Fuse box inthe engine compartment .. 431Fuse box inthe front-passengerfoot‐well ...................................................... 432Fuse box inthe trunk ........................... 433Notes .................................................. 430
FusesseeFuses
G
Garage door openerClearingthe memory ...........................187Opening or closingthe door ................186Programming buttons ..........................184Radio equipment approval numbers ....187Resolving problems .............................186
Synchronizingtherolling code .............185
Gasstation searchStarting automatic search................... 305Switching automatic search on/off ......311Using automatic search.......................311
Gasoline...................................................469
Gearshiftrecommendation....................17 9
Genuine parts............................................19
Glassroofsee MAGIC SKYCONTROL
Glide mode...............................................180
GloveboxAirvent ................................................16 6Locking/unlocking ..............................12 3
H
Handbrakesee Electric parking brake
Handlingcharacteristics (unusual)....... 434
HANDS-FREEACCESS................................73
Hazardwarning lights.............................147
552Index

Mercedes-Benz AppsCalling up ............................................ 350Usingvoice control .............................. 350
Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys‐tem........................................................... 346Automatic emergency call ................... 347Information .......................................... 346Information on data processing ...........348Manual emergency call ........................ 347Overview ............................................. 346
Mercedes-Benz Link................................ 338Connecting .......................................... 339Ending ................................................. 339Overview ............................................. 338Using ................................................... 339
Message (multifunction display)see Display message
Message memory....................................478
MessagesVoice commands (Voice Control Sys‐tem) .....................................................274
MessagesseeText messages
Mirrorssee Exterior mirrors
Mobile phoneWirelesscharging ................................14 2Wirelesscharging (rear passengercompartment) ......................................14 2
Mobile phonesee AndroidAutosee Apple CarPlay™see Mercedes-Benz Linksee SecondtelephoneseeTelephone
Mobile phonevoicerecognitionStarting ...............................................333Stopping ..............................................333
Model series............................................ 466
MOExtended tires....................................414
Multifunction cameraROAD SURFACE SCAN ........................ 220
Multifunction displayOverview of displays ............................255
Multifunctionsteering wheelOverview of buttons ............................ 252
Multifunctionsteering wheelseeSteering wheel
Multimedia system..................................278Activating/deactivatingstandbymode ...................................................191Adjuststhevolume .............................. 284Central control elements .....................279Configuring displaysettings ................287ENERGIZING comfort program (over‐view) ....................................................299Enteringcharacters .............................285Favorites ............................................. 282Main functions .................................... 282Overview .............................................278Rear climate control ............................16 2Restoringthefactory settings ............. 298Settingthefootwelltemperature .........161Standby mode function .......................190Startingthe ENERGIZING comfortprogram ..............................................300Switchingthe sound on or off .............284
Multimedia systemseeTouch ControlseeTouchpad
558Index

ProgramsseeDYNAMIC SELECT
Protectingthe environmentNotes .....................................................19
Q
QR codeRescue card .......................................... 26
Qualified specialistworkshop..................24
R
Radar sensorsFoil covering ........................................191
RadioActivating/deactivatingradiotext .......370Calling upthestation list .....................369Deletingchannels ................................ 369Direct frequency entry........................ 369Displaying information .........................370Displayingradiotext ............................370Editingstation presets .........................369Menu (on-boardcomputer) .................. 259Movingstations ...................................369Overview ............................................. 368
Searchingforstations .........................369Setting achannel ................................ 369Settingthewaveband .......................... 369Storingradiostations .......................... 369Switching on ........................................ 367Switchingthe HDradio functionon/off .................................................369Tagging music tracks...........................370Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐tem) .....................................................271
RadiostationsDialing (on-boardcomputer) ................259
Rain closing functionSliding sunroof ...................................... 85
RangeDisplaying ............................................ 257
Reading lightsee Interior lighting
Realwood (Care)......................................41 0
Rear climate controlSetting .................................................16 2
Rear compartment displayLocking (child safety lock) ...................293
Overview .............................................379Switching on/off ................................. 293
Rear compartment Internet functionsOverview ............................................. 387
Rear displaySettingthe angle .................................379
Rear door (child safety lock).................... 59
Rearfog lampSwitching on/off .................................146
Rear Seat Entertainment SystemActivating media mode ........................ 391Activating/deactivatingthe panelheating ................................................ 386Adjustingthe ambient lighting .............386Adjustingtherear seats ...................... 384Blu-ray drive ........................................ 383Blu-ray functionsoverview ...................391Blu-ray/DVD menu .............................. 392Climatecontrol .................................... 384Displaying destination information(navigation) .......................................... 387Dynamicrange limitation ..................... 393ENERGIZING comfort .......................... 385Entertainment System settings ........... 386
562Index