2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS Owners Manual

Vehicle
Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions

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12V batterysee Battery (vehicle)
12V socketsee Socket (12 V)
115 V socketsee Socket (115V)
360° Camera........................................... 228Function .............................................. 228Openingthe camera cover (rear viewcamera) ............................................... 231Selecting a view .................................. 230Settingfavorites ..................................231
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A/C functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................16 0Switching on/off (control panel) .........16 0
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............192
Accelerationsee Kickdown
Accident and breakdown manage‐mentMercedes me connect .........................345
Acoustic lockingverification signalActivating/deactivating ......................... 63
Activating/deactivating automaticvolume adjustment
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Active Blind Spot Assist..........................24 3Brake application .................................24 5Function ..............................................24 3Switching on/off .................................24 6System limitations ...............................243
Active Brake AssistFunction/notes ...................................19 6Setting ................................................. 200
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC........ 203Active EmergencyStop Assist ..............212Active Lane Change Assist...................210Calling up a speed ...............................204Displays inthe Instrument Display .......212Function .............................................. 203Increasing/decreasing speed .............. 204Requirements ...................................... 204
Route-based speed adaptation ............207Steering wheel buttons ....................... 204Storing a speed ................................... 204Switching off/deactivating .................. 204Switching on/activating ......................204System limitations ...............................203
Active EmergencyStop Assist................212
Active hood (pedestrian protection)...... 396Method of operation ............................396Resetting ............................................. 396
Active Lane Change Assist.....................210Activating/deactivating .......................212Function ...............................................210
Active LaneKeeping Assist....................24 6Activating/deactivating .......................248Activating/deactivatingthewarning ....24 9Function ..............................................24 6Settingthe sensitivity ..........................24 9System limitations ...............................246
ActiveParking Assist.............................. 231CrossTraffic Alert ............................... 236DriveAwayAssist................................ 235Exiting a parking space .......................234Function .............................................. 231
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Maneuvering assistance ...................... 237Parking ................................................ 233System limitations ...............................231
Active Service System PLUSsee ASSYSTPLUS
Active Speed Limit Assist....................... 206Display ................................................ 206Function .............................................. 206
ActiveSteering Assist.............................208Activating/deactivating .......................210Active EmergencyStop Assist ..............212Active Lane Change Assist...................210Displays inthe Instrument Display .......212Function .............................................. 208System limitations ...............................208
Adaptive cruise controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Adaptive Highbeam AssistFunction ..............................................14 8Switching on/off .................................14 9
AdditionalvaluerangeSetting display content ........................ 254
Additives..................................................470Engine oil .............................................470Fuel .....................................................470
Additives (engine oil)seeAdditives
Additives (fuel)seeFuel
Address booksee Contacts
Adjusting the balance/fader
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................377
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Adjusting the bass, mid-range andtreble
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Adjusting the mid-range, treble andbass
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Adjusting the soundfocus
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Adjusting the sound optimization
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................377
Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
ADS PLUS damping systemsee AIRMATIC
After-sales service centersee ASSYST PLUS
Air bagReduced protection ...............................40
Air distributionSetting (multimedia system) ................161
Air freshener systemseePerfume atomizer
Air inletsee Air-water duct
Air pressureseeTirepressure
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Air suspensionsee AIRMATIC
Airvents...................................................16 5Adjusting (front) ..................................16 5Adjusting (rear) ....................................16 5Glovebox .............................................166
Airventssee Airvents
Air-recirculation mode............................16 2
Air-water duct.......................................... 403Keeping free ........................................403
Airbag.........................................................38Activation .............................................. 32Belt airbag .............................................36Cushionbag ...........................................38Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ....38Installation locations .............................38Knee airbag ........................................... 38Overview ............................................... 38PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43Protection ..............................................39Side airbag ............................................ 38Window curtain airbag ...........................38
AIRMATIC..................................................215Setting .................................................216Suspension ..........................................215
AlarmseePanic alarm
Alarm systemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
AlternativerouteseeRoute
Ambient lightingSetting (multimedia system) ................150
AndroidAuto............................................ 341Connecting a mobile phone ................. 341Ending ................................................. 342Information .......................................... 341Overview .............................................. 341Sound settings .................................... 342Transferredvehicle data ......................342
AnimalsPets inthevehicle ..................................61
Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skidchainssee Snowchains
Anti-theft alarmsystemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anti-theft protectionImmobilizer ............................................ 90
Anti-theft protectionseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)
Apple CarPlay™....................................... 339
Connecting an iPhone®....................... 340Ending .................................................341Notes .................................................. 340Overview ............................................. 339Sound settings .................................... 340Transferredvehicle data ......................342
AshtrayFront center console ...........................13 4Rear door .............................................134
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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
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Steering wheel paddle shifters............178Transmission position display ..............17 7Transmission positions ........................17 7
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BAS (Brake Assist System).....................192
BatteryCharging (RemoteOnline) ....................17 0SmartKey...............................................64
Batterysee Battery (vehicle)
Battery (vehicle)...................................... 424Charging .............................................. 423Charging (RemoteOnline) ....................17 0Notes ...................................................419Notes (starting assistance andcharging) .............................................421Replacing .............................................424Starting assistance .............................. 423
Beltsee Seat belt
Belt airbagActivation .............................................. 32Function/notes .....................................36
Blind Spot Assist.....................................24 3Function ..............................................24 3Switching on/off .................................24 6System limitations ...............................243
Blu-raydrive (Rear Seat Entertain‐ment System)Overview .............................................383
Bluetooth®............................................... 290Activating/deactivating .......................290Information .......................................... 289
Bluetooth®audioActivating ............................................ 366De-authorizing (de-registering)thedevice .................................................. 366Information .......................................... 364Overview .............................................364Searchingfor a track ........................... 366Searchingfor and authorizingthedevice .................................................. 365Selecting a media player .....................366Switching device via NFC .................... 366
Brake Assist SystemseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BrakefluidNotes ...................................................472
Brakeforce distributionEBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................19 6
BrakesABS (Anti-lockBraking System) ...........19 2Active Brake Assist..............................19 6BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ..................19 2Driving tips ..........................................171EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................19 6HOLD function .....................................214Limited braking effect (salt-treatedroads) ..................................................171New/replaced brakepads/brakediscs ....................................................17 0Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....17 0
Braking assistanceseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BreakdownChanging a wheel ................................ 458Overview ofthe help functions ..............16Roadside Assistance ..............................21
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Tow-starting ........................................ 430Towingaway........................................ 426Transportingthevehicle ......................427
Breakdownsee Flat tire
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound systemAdjustingthe balance/fader ...............377Adjustingthe sound optimization ........377Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ................................................376Automaticvolume adjustment .............377Calling upthe sound menu ..................376Information ..........................................376Selectingthe sound profile ..................377
Burmester®surround sound system.....375Adjustingthe balance/fader ................376Adjustingthe soundfocus ...................376Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ................................................376Automaticvolume adjustment .............376Calling upthe sound menu ..................375Information ..........................................375
Switchingthe surround sound on/off.............................................................376
ButtonsSteering wheel .................................... 252
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Call listMaking a call ....................................... 337Overview ............................................. 336
Calling upthe sound menu
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Burmester®surround sound system ....375
Calls.......................................................... 333Accepting ............................................ 333Activating functions during a call ........ 333Calls withseveral participants .............333Declining ............................................. 333Ending a call ........................................ 333Incoming call during anexisting call .... 334Making ................................................ 333Viatheoverhead control panel(Mercedes me connect) ......................344
Camerasee 360° CameraseeRear view camera
Carkeysee SmartKey
Carwashsee Care
Carwash (care)....................................... 403
Care...........................................................41 0Air-water duct ...................................... 403Automatic carwash ............................. 403Carpet ..................................................41 0Decorativefoil .....................................406Display.................................................41 0EASY-PACK trunk box ...........................410Exterior lighting ................................... 409Headliner .............................................41 0Mattefinish ......................................... 405NightViewAssist................................ 408Paintwork............................................ 405Plastic trim ...........................................41 0Powerwasher ...................................... 404Realwood/trim elements ....................41 0Rear view camera ................................ 409
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Seat belts ............................................41 0Seat cover ............................................41 0Sensors............................................... 409Tailpipes .............................................. 409Washingbyhand ................................. 404Wheels/rims ....................................... 409Windows.............................................. 409Wiper blades .......................................409
Carpet (Care)............................................41 0
Champagneglass....................................131
Change of address.....................................21
Change ofownership................................21
Changing a wheelPreparation .........................................458Raisingthevehicle .............................. 459
Changinggears........................................178Manually ..............................................178
Changing hub caps.................................458
Character entryOnthetouchpad .................................286Usingthe controller ............................. 286
ChargingBattery (vehicle) ..................................423
Mobile phone (wireless) .......................141USB port ..............................................138
Chassis level (MAGICBODYCON‐TROL)Setting .................................................221
Chauffeur mode......................................... 99Fullyreclined position ..........................104Information ............................................ 99Installing/removing headrestraint ......101Movingthe front passenger seat intothechauffeur position .........................100Movingthe front passenger seat intothe normal position .............................102
Child safety lockActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ............................................... 293Rear door .............................................. 59Rear side windows................................. 60
Child seatAttaching (notes) ................................... 52Basic instructions ..................................47front-passenger seat (notes) ..................57LATCH-type (ISOFIX) (installing) ............ 53Notes onrisks and dangers ...................48
Securing onthe front passenger seat ....58Securing ontherear seat ...................... 56TopTether ..............................................55
ChildrenAvoiding dangers inthevehicle .............48Basic instructions ..................................47Special seat beltretractor ..................... 53
Chock....................................................... 457Storage location ..................................457
Chocksee Chock
CigarettelighterFront center console ...........................13 5Rear passenger compartment .............135
Cleaningsee Care
Climate controlActivating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (control panel) .......................160Activating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (multimedia system) ..............16 0Activating/deactivatingthe synchro‐nization function (multimedia sys‐tem) .....................................................16 2
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