2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS ESP

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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#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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%Please alsoreadthe operating instructionsforthe door drive.
Troubleshooting when programming theremotecontrol
#Check ifthe transmitter frequency ofremotecontrol5is supported.
#Replacethe batteries inremotecontrol5.
#Holdremotecontrol5atvarious angles ata distance between 1 in (1 cm)to3 in (8 cm)in front ofthe insiderearview mirror.Yo ushouldtesteverypositionfor at least25 sec‐onds before trying another position.
#Holdremotecontrol5atthe same anglesatvarious distances in front ofthe insiderearview mirror.You shouldtesteveryposi‐tionfor at least25 seconds before tryinganother position.
#Notethat someremotecontrols transmitonlyfor a limited period, press button6onremotecontrol5again before transmissionends.
#Alignthe antenna line ofthe door opener unitwiththeremotecontrol.
%Support and additional information on pro‐gramming:
ROnthetoll free HomeLink®Hotline on1-800-355-3515 .
ROnthe Internet at http://www.homelink.com/mercedes.
Opening/closing agaragedoor
Requirements:RThe corresponding button is programmedtooperatethe door.
#Press and hold buttons1,2or3untilthe door opens or closes.
#If indicator lamp4flashesyellow afterapproximately 20 seconds: press and holdthe previously pressed button again untilthedoor opens or closes.
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Ifthefollowing conditions are fulfilled,standbymode can be activated or deactivated usingthemultimedia system:
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe ignition is switched on.
Exceedingthevehicle's displayed non-opera‐tional time may cause inconvenience, i.e. it can‐not be guaranteedthatthestarter battery willreliablystartthe engine.
Thestarter battery must bechargedfirst inthefollowing situations:
RThevehicle's non-operational time must beextended.
RTheBattery Charge Insufficient for StandbyModemessageappears inthe multimediasystem display.
%Standby mode is automatically deactivatedwhenthe ignition is switched on.
Activating/deactivatingstandby modeMultimedia system:
,Vehicle.îVehicle Set-
tings.Standby Mode
%This function is notavailablefor all models.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.Whenyou activatethe function, a promptappears.
#SelectYes.Standby mode is activated.
Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems andyourresponsibility
Yourvehicle is equipped with driving systemswhich assistyou in driving, parking and maneu‐veringthevehicle. The driving systems are aidsand do notrelieveyou ofyourresponsibility per‐tainingtoroad traffic law.Pay attentiontothetraffic conditions at all times and intervenewhen necessary. Beaware ofthe limitationsregardingthe safe use ofthese systems.
Function oftheradar sensors
Some driving and driving safety systems useradar sensorstomonitorthe area in front of,behind or nexttothevehicle (depending onthevehicle's equipment).
Depending onthevehicle's equipment,theradarsensors are integrated behindthe bumpersand/or behindthe Mercedesstar.Keeptheseparts free of dirt, ice and slush (→page 409).The sensors must not be covered,forexamplebycycleracks,overhanging loads,stickers,foilorfoilstoprotect againststonechipping. Intheevent of damagetothe bumpers orradiator grill,orfollowing a collision impactingthe bumpers orradiator grill, havethe function oftheradar sen‐sorschecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.The driver assistance system may no longerworkproperly.
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Overview of driving systems and drivingsafety systems
Inthis section,you willfind information aboutthefollowing driving systems and driving safetysystems:
R360° Camera (→page 228)
RABS (Anti-lockBrakingSystem)(→page192)
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC(→page203)
RAIRBODYCONTROL (→page215)
RActive Brake Assist (→page196)
RActive LaneKeeping Assist (→page246)
RATTENTION ASSIST (→page 237)
RBAS (BrakeAssistSystem) (→page192)
RHillStart Assist (→page214)
REBD (ElectronicBrakeforceDistribution)(→page196)
RESP®(ElectronicStabilityProgram)(→page193)
RActive Speed Limit Assist (→page 206)
RHOLD function (→page214)
RSTEER CONTROL (→page196)
RActiveSteering Assist (→page 208)
RMAGICBODYCONTROL (→page217)
RNightViewAssist (→page240)
RActiveParking Assist (→page 231)
RParking AssistPARKTRONIC (→page 222)
RRear view camera (→page 226)
RCruise control (→page 200)
RBlind Spot Assist andActive Blind Spot Assist(→page243)
RTraffic Sign Assist (→page 239)
Function of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ABSregulatesthe brake pressure in critical driv‐ing situations:
RDuring braking, e.g. at full brake applicationor insufficient tire traction,the wheels areprevented from locking.
RVehiclesteerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS intervenes when braking,you willfeel apulsing inthe brake pedal. The pulsating brakepedal can be an indication of hazardousroadconditions and can serveas aremindertotakeextra care while driving.
System limitationsRABS is active from speeds of approx. 5mph(8 km/h).
RABS may be impaired or may not function if amalfunction has occurred andtheyel‐low%ABSwarning lamp lights up contin‐uously inthe instrument cluster aftertheengine isstarted.
Function ofBAS (Brake Assist System)
&WARNINGRisk of an accident causedbya malfunction inBAS (Brake AssistSys‐tem)
IfBAS is malfunctioning,the braking distancein an emergency braking situation isincreased.
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#Depressthe brake pedal with fullforcein emergency braking situations. ABSpreventsthe wheels from locking.
BAS supportsyour emergency braking situationwith additional brakeforce.
Ifyou depressthe brake pedalquickly,BAS isactivated:
RBAS automaticallybooststhe brake pres‐sure.
RBAS can shortenthe braking distance.
RABS preventsthe wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual onceyoureleasethe brake pedal.BAS is deactivated.
Function of ESP®(ElectronicStability Pro‐gram)
&WARNINGRisk of skidding if ESP®ismalfunctioning
If ESP®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot carryoutvehiclestabilization. In addition,otherdriving safety systems are switched off.
#Drive on carefully.
#HaveESP®checked at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
&WARNINGRisk of skidding if ESP®isdeactivated
Ifyou deactivate ESP®, ESP®cannot carryoutvehiclestabilization.
#ESP®should onlybe deactivated inthefollowing situations.
Mercedes‑AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you may notrecog‐nize dangers.
ESP®can monitor and improvedrivingstabilityand traction inthefollowing situations, withinphysical limits:
RWhen pullingawayonwet or slipperyroad‐way.
RWhen braking.
RInstrong side winds whenyou are drivingfasterthan 50mph (80 km/h).
Ifthevehicle deviates fromthe direction desired
bythe driver, ESP®canstabilizethevehiclebyintervening inthefollowingways:
ROne or more wheels are braked.
RThe engine output is adapted accordingtothe situation.
ESP®is deactivated ifthe

%When ESP®is deactivated,you arestill assis‐
tedbyESP®when braking.
ESP®is intervening ifthe

ESP®characteristics per drive program
Drive programESP®modeCharacteristics
C(Sport)ESP®SportThis drive program continuestoofferstabilitybut with a sporty setup which allowsthe enthu‐siastic driver a more active drivingstyle.
Select drive programCin goodroad condi‐tions,forexample on dryroads and clearstretches ofroad.
A(Comfort)
Vehicles with MAGICBODYCONTROL:N(CURVE)
;(Economy)
ESP®ComfortThese drive programs providethe ideal balancebetween traction andstability.
Select drive programA,Nor;in dif‐ficultroad conditions, such as snowor ice, orwhentheroad iswet fromrain.
Activating/deactivating ESP®(ElectronicSta‐bility Program)
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.kAssistance.ESP
Mercedes‑AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you may notrecog‐nize dangers.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
ESP®is deactivated ifthe