2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS ECU

#Press down cup holder base3inthe middleuntil it engages.
#Press bothretaining clips2and pullthecup holder insertupwards approximately0.6 in (15 mm).
#Press button1.Cup holder base3raises.
#Removethe insert fromtherear armrestcompletely.
Installingthe insert
*NOTEDamagetothewooden trim
Thewooden trim can be damagedbyinsert‐ingthe cup holder insert.
#Make surethatthe cup holder inserthas been inserted intotherecess cor‐rectly.
#Makesurethat cup holder base2is intheupper position.
#Placethe cup holder insert intotherecess intherear armrest suchthat button1isfacingforwards.
#Pressthe cup holder insert down.
#Press outerring3ofthe cup holder insertuntilthe cup holder insert engages audibly.
Switchingthe cooling or heating functionforthetemperature-controlled cup holder on oroff
Whenthe heating function is used,the metalinsertofthe cup holder is heated.Forthisrea‐son,you must notreach intothe cup holderinsert.
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Installing
#Swingflap1tothe side until it is locked inplacebythe magnet.
#Inserttherefrigerator box.
#Tighten bothscrews3.
#Connect plug2.
Wirelesscharging ofthe mobile phone andconnection withtheexterior antenna
Notes on wirelesslychargingthe mobilephone
&WARNINGRisk of injuryduetoobjectsbeingstowed incorrectly
Ifyou do not adequatelystowobjects inthevehicle interior,theycould slip or betossedaround andtherebystrikevehicle occupants.In addition, cup holders, openstowagespaces and mobile phone brackets cannotalwaysrestrainthe objectstheycontain intheevent of an accident.
There is arisk of injury,particularly intheevent of sudden braking or a suddenchangein direction.
#Alwaysstowobjects in such awaythattheycannot betossed about inthese orsimilar situations.
#Always make surethat objects do notproject fromstowage spaces, parcelnets orstowage nets.
#Closethe lockablestowage spacesbeforestarting a journey.
#Alwaysstowand secure objectsthatare heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged,fragile ortoo large inthe trunk.
Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle.
&WARNINGRisk offirefrom placingobjects inthe mobile phonestowagecompartment
Ifyou place objects inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay heat upexcessively andeven catchfire.
#Do not place additional objects, espe‐ciallythose mode of metal, inthemobile phonestowage compartment.
*NOTEDamagetoobjects causedbyplacingthem inthe mobile phonestow‐age compartment
If objects are placed inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay be dam‐agedbyelectromagneticfields.
#Do not place credit cards,storagemedia orother objects sensitivetoelectromagneticfields inthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
*NOTEDamagetothe mobile phonestowage compartment causedbyliquids
If liquids enterthe mobile phonestowagecompartment,the compartment may bedamaged.
#Ensurethat no liquids enterthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
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Example:vehicles with individualrear seats
#Placethe mobile phone as closetothe cen‐ter of mat1as possible withthe displayfacing upwards.Whenthe indicator lamp atthe front ofthemobile phone system lights up,the mobilephone is beingcharged.
%The mat can beremovedfor cleaning, e.g.using clean, lukewarmwater.
Installing andremoving thefloor mats
&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.
#Toinstall:pressstud1into holder2.
#Toremove:pullthefloor mat off holders2.
Installing/removingthe pennantstaff
InstallingThe pennantstaff is installed andremoved inidenticalfashion on both the driver's and front-passenger sides.
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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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#Parkthevehicle sothat noflammablematerial can come into contact withhotvehicle components.
#In particular, do not park on dry grass‐land or harvested grainfields.
&WARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Ifyou leavechildren unattended inthevehi‐cle,theymay be abletosetthevehicle inmotion,forexampleby:
RReleasingthe parking brake.
RShiftingthe automatic transmission outof park position].
RStartingthe engine.
In addition,theymay operatevehicle equip‐ment and become trapped.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
*NOTEDamagetothevehicle duetoitrollingaway
#Always securethevehicle againstroll‐ingaway.
1Start/stop button
#On uphill or downhill inclines, turnthe frontwheelstowardsthe curb.
#Applythe electric parking brake.
#Select transmission position].
#Switchthe ignition off.
#Lockthevehicle.
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Clearingthegaragedoor opener memory
#Press and hold buttons1and3.Indicator lamp4lights upyellow.
#If indicator lamp4flashesgreen:releasebuttons1and3.The entire memoryhas been deleted.
Radio equipment approval numbersfor thegaragedoor opener
Radio equipment approval numbers
Brazil
Esteequipamento opera em caráter secundário,istoé, nãotem direito à proteção contra interfer‐ência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmotipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemasoperando em caráter primário.
Paramaiores informações acessarwww.anatel.gov.br
Radio equipment approval numbers
CountryRadio equipment approvalnumber
EgyptTAC.2511151293.WIR
AndorraCE
AustraliaR-NZ
Barbados MED1578
Chile2488/DFRS20576/F-74
EuropeanUnionCE
GibraltarCE
Iceland CE
Jordan TRC/LPD/2015/299
CanadaIC:4112A-MUAHL5
Kuwait CE
Liechten‐steinCE
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Applying/releasingthe electric parkingbrake manually
Applying
#Push handle1.TheredI(USA) or$(Canada) indica‐tor lamp appears inthe instrument cluster.
%The electric parking brake is only securelyapplied ifthe indicator lamp is lit continu‐ously.
Releasing
#Switchonthe ignition.
#Pull handle1.TheredI(USA) or$(Canada) indica‐tor lamp inthe instrument cluster goes out.
Emergency braking#Press and hold handle1.Whenthevehicle has been brakedto astandstill,the electric parking brake isapplied. TheredI(USA) or$(Can‐ada) indicator lamp appears inthe instru‐ment cluster.
Notes on parkingthevehiclefor anextendedperiod
Ifyou leavethevehicle parkedfor longerthanfourweeks,the disconnected battery may bedamagedbydeep discharge.
Ifyou leavethevehicle parkedfor longerthan sixweeks, it may suffer disuse damage.
%Further information can be obtained at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you may notrecognize dan‐gers.
Standby mode (extension of thestarter bat‐tery's period out of use)
Standby mode function
%This function is notavailablefor all models.
Ifstandby mode is activated,thevehicle can beparkedfor anextended period of time withoutlosing power.
Standby mode ischaracterizedbythefollowing:
RThestarter battery is preserved.
RThe maximum non-operational time out ofuse is displayed inthe multimedia systemdisplay.
RThe connectiontoonline services is interrup‐ted.
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&WARNINGRisk of accident from acceler‐ation or brakingbyActive DistanceAssistDISTRONIC
Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC may accel‐erate or brake inthefollowing cases,forexample:
RIfthevehicle pullsawayusingActive Dis‐tance AssistDISTRONIC.
RIfthestored speed is called up and isconsiderablyfaster or slowerthanthecurrently driven speed.
RIfActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC nolonger detects avehicle in front or doesnotreacttorelevant objects.
#Always carefully observethe traffic con‐ditions and bereadytobrake at alltimes.
#Takeinto accountthe traffic situationbefore calling upthestored speed.
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoinsuf‐ficient decelerationbyActive DistanceAssistDISTRONIC
Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC brakesyourvehicle with upto50% ofthe maximumpossible deceleration. Ifthis deceleration isnot sufficient,Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC alertsyou with a visual andacousticwarning.
#Inthese cases, adjustyour speed andkeep a sufficient distance.
#Brakethevehicleyourself and/ortakeevasive action.
&WARNINGRisk of accident if detectionfunction ofActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is impaired
Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC does notreact or has a limitedreaction:
Rwhen driving on a different lane or whenchanging lanes
Rtopedestrians, animals, bicycles orsta‐tionaryvehicles, or unexpected obstacles
Rtocomplextraffic conditions
Rtooncomingvehicles and crossing traffic
As aresult,Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC may neither givewarnings norintervene in suchsituations.
#Always observethe traffic conditionscarefully andreact accordingly.
OperatingActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Requirements:RThevehicle has beenstarted.
RThe electric parking brake isreleased.
RESP®is activated and is not intervening.
RThe transmission is in position[.
RAllthe doors are closed.
RCheck oftheradar sensor system has beensuccessfully completed (vehicle travelingfasterthan12mph (20 km/h)).
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