2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS Owners Manual

Observethefollowing information:
CleaningAvoiding damagetothe decorativefoil
RFor cleaning, use plenty ofwater and a mild cleaning agent withoutadditives or abrasivesubstances, e.g. a car shampoo approvedforMercedes-Benz.
RRemovedirt immediately, where possible, whilstavoidingrubbingtoo hard. There isotherwise arisk of damagingthe decorativefoilirreparably.
RIfthere is dirt onthefinish or ifthe decorativefoil is dull: usethePaint Cleanerrecommended and approvedfor Mercedes-Benz.
RInsectremains: soak with insectremover andrinse offthe treatedareas afterwards.
RBird droppings: soak withwater andrinse off afterwards.
RTopreventwaterstains, dry afoil-wrappedvehicle with a soft,absorbent clothaftereverycarwash.
RThe service life and color of decorativefoils are impairedby:
-sunlight
-temperature, e.g. hot air blower
-weather conditions
-stonechippings and dirt
-chemical cleaning agents
-oily products
RDo not use polish on matte decorativefoil.Polishing will havethe effectof shiningthefoil-wrapped surface.
RDo not treat matte orstructured decorativefoils withwax.Permanentstains may occur.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affectedbycorrosion and damage causedbyincorrect carecannot alwaysbe completelyrepaired. In suchcases, visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
You can obtain more information on care andcleaning products fromthe manufacturer.
Inthe case offoil-wrapped surfaces, optical dif‐ferences may occur betweenthe surfacesthatwerenot protectedbya decorativefoil afterremoving a decorativefoil.
%Haveworkorrepairstodecorativefoils car‐ried out at aqualified specialistworkshop,e.g. in an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Cleaning NightViewAssist
Camera behindthe windshield
*NOTEDamagetothe camera lens whencleaning
Ifyou cleanthe camera lensyourself or sprayglass cleaner onthe camera lens,you coulddamagethe camera lens.
#When cleaningthefield of vision ofthedriving systems, do not sprayglasscleaner onthe camera lens.
#Ifthe camera lens is dirty, please con‐tact aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Fold downthe camera coverbyhandlerecess1.
#Use a clothtocleanthe windshield in front ofthe camera.
Camera intheradiatorgrill
Camera lens2is cleaned atregular intervalsbyoperatingthe windshieldwasher system.
#Use clearwater and a soft clothtocleancameralens2when it isverydirty.
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Notes on care ofvehicle parts
&WARNINGRisk of entrapment ifthewindshield wipers are switched on whilethe windshield is being cleaned
Ifthe windshield wipers are set in motionwhileyou are cleaningthe windshield orwiper blades,you can be trappedbythewiper arm.
#Always switch offthe windshield wipersandthe ignition before cleaningthewindshield or wiper blades.
&WARNINGRisk of burning fromthetail‐pipe ortailpipe trim
Thetailpipe andtailpipe trim can becomeveryhot. Ifyou come into contact withthesecar parts,you could burnyourself.
#Always be particularlycareful when inthe vicinity ofthetailpipe andtailpipetrims and supervisechildrenveryclosely when inthis area.
#Before any contact, allowthe car partstocool down.
Observethefollowing information:
Notes on cleaning and careAvoidingvehicle damage
Wheels/rimsUsewater and acid-free wheel cleaners.RDo not use acidic wheel cleanerstoremovebrake dust.This could damage wheel bolts and brake components.
RToavoid corrosion ofthe brake discs and brakepads, drivethevehiclefor afew minutes after cleaning before parkingit. The brake discs and brakepadswarmup and dry out.
WindowsCleanthe windowsonthe inside and outside using a dampclothand cleaning agentsrecommendedbyMercedes-Benz.Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaningagentstocleanthe inside of windows.
Wiper bladesFold outthe wiper blades and cleanthem using a damp cloth.Do not cleanthe wiper bladestoo often.
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Notes on cleaning and careAvoidingvehicle damage
Exterior lightingCleanthe lenses with awet sponge and mild cleaning agent,e.g. car shampoo.Only use cleaning agents or cleaning clothsthat are suitablefor plastic lenses.
SensorsCleanthe sensors inthe front andrear bumper and intheradiator grill with a soft clothand car shampoo.When using a powerwasher, maintain a minimum distance of11.8 in (30 cm).
Rear view cameraand360° CameraROpenthe camera cover withthe multimedia system(→page 231).
RUse cleanwater and a soft clothtocleanthe camera lens.
Do not use a powerwasher.
TailpipesClean with cleaning agentsrecommendedbyMercedes-Benz,particularlyinthe winter and afterwashingthevehicle.Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
Notes on care ofthe interior
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom plasticparts breaking off afterthe use of sol‐vent-based care products
Careand cleaning products containing sol‐vents can cause surfaces inthe cockpittobecome porous.
Whenthe airbags are deployed, plastic partsmay breakaway.
#Do not use any care or cleaning prod‐ucts containing solventstocleanthecockpit.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death frombleached seat belts
Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can severelyweakenthem.
This can,forexample, cause seat beltstotear orfail in an accident.
#Never bleachor dye seat belts.
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Observethefollowing information:
Notes on cleaning and careAvoidingvehicle damage
Seat beltsClean with lukewarmand soapywater.RDo not usechemical cleaning agents.
RDo not dry seat beltsbyheatingthemtoover176 °F(80 °C) orexposingthemtodirect sunlight.
DisplayCleanthe surface carefully witha microfiber clothand a suit‐able display care product (TFT/LCD).RSwitchoffthe display and let it cool down.
RDo not use anyother cleaning products.
Plastic trimRClean with a damp microfiber cloth.
RFor heavy soiling: use care productrecommendedforMercedes-Benz.
RDo not attachstickers,films or similar materials.
RDo not allow cosmetics, insectrepellent or sun creamtocome in contact with the plastic trim.
Realwood/triminsertsRClean with a microfiber cloth.
RBlackpiano-lacquer look: clean with a damp clothandsoapywater.
RFor heavy soiling: use care productrecommendedforMercedes-Benz.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents, polishes orwaxes.
HeadlinerClean with a brush or dry shampoo.
CarpetUse carpet andtextile cleaning agentsrecommendedforMercedes-Benz.
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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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Emergency
Removing the safetyvest
The safetyvests are located instowage spacesinthe front door.
#Takethe safetyvestbag out ofstowagespace1.
#Openthe safetyvestbag and pull outthesafetyvest.
%Safetyvests can also bestored inthereardoorstowage spaces.
1Maximum number ofwashes
2Maximumwashtemperature
3Do not bleach
4Do not iron
5Do not tumble dry
6Do not dry clean
7This is a class 2vest
Therequirements definedbythe legalstandardare only fulfilled inthefollowing cases:
Rifthe safetyvestisthe correct size
Rthe safetyvestis fully closed whilst beingworn
Replacethe safetyvestinthefollowing cases:
Rthereflectivestrips are damaged or dirt onthereflectivestrips can no longer beremoved
Rthe maximum number ofwashes isexceeded
Rthefluorescence hasfaded
Flat tire
Notes on flat tires
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoaflattire
Aflat tire severelyaffectsthe drivingcharac‐teristics aswell asthesteering and brakingofthevehicle.
Tires withoutrun-flatcharacteristics:
#Do not drive on with aflat tire.
#Changetheflat tire immediately with anemergency sparewheel or spare wheel.Alternatively,consult aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
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Tires withrun-flatcharacteristics:
#Observethe information andwarningnotes on MOExtended tires (run-flattires).
Intheevent of aflat tire,thefollowing optionsareavailable depending onyourvehicle's equip‐ment:
RVehicles with MOExtended tires:it is pos‐sibletocontinuethe journeyfor a shortperiod of time. Make sureyou observethenotes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tire)(→page414).
RVehicles with a TIREFIT kit:you canrepairthe tires sothat it is possibletocontinuethejourneyfor a short period of time.Todothis,usethe TIREFIT kit (→page415).
RVehicles with Mercedes me connect:youcan make a callforRoadside Assistance viatheoverhead control panel inthe case of abreakdown (→page 344).
RAllvehicles:changethe wheel(→page 458).
Notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tire)
&WARNINGRisk of accident when drivingin emergency mode
When driving in emergency mode,the han‐dlingcharacteristics are impaired. e.g. whencornering, when acceleratingstronglyandwhen braking.
#Do notexceedthe permissible maxi‐mum speedfor MOExtended tires.
#Avoid any abruptsteering and drivingmaneuvers aswell as drivingoverobstacles (curbs, pot holes, off-road).This applies, in particular,toa loadedvehicle.
#Stop driving inthe emergency mode ifyou notice:
Rbanging noise
Rvehicle vibration
Rsmoke which smells likerubber
Rcontinuous ESP®intervention
Rcracksin tire sidewalls
#After driving in emergency mode havetherimscheckedbyaqualified special‐istworkshop withregardtotheir furtheruse.
#The defective tire must bereplaced ineverycase.
WithMOExtended tires (run-flat tire),you cancontinuetodriveyourvehicleeven ifthere is atotal loss of pressure in one or more tires. How‐ever,the tire affected must not show any clearlyvisible damage.
You canrecognize MOExtended tiresbytheMOExtended marking which appearsonthe sidewall ofthe tire.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitoring sys‐tem:MOExtended tires may only be used in con‐junction withan activated tire pressure monitor‐ing system.
If a pressure losswarning message appears inthe multifunction display,proceed asfollows:
RCheckthe tirefor damage.
RIf driving on, observethefollowing notes.
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