2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS service

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Active Brake Assist Func-tions Limited See Opera-tor's Manual
*Vehicles with Driving AssistancePackage:Active Brake Assistwith cross-traffic function, EvasiveSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE®PLUS is malfunctioning.
Vehicles without Driving AssistancePackage:Active Brake Assistis malfunctioning.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Active Brake Assist Func-tions Currently Limited SeeOperator's Manual
*Vehicles withthe Driving AssistancePackage:Active Brake Assistwith cross-traffic function, EvasiveSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE®PLUS aretemporarily unavailable or only partiallyavailable.
Vehicles withoutthe Driving Assistance package:Active Brake Assististemporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outsidethe system limits .
#Drive on.As soon asthe ambient conditions are withinthe system limits,the system will becomeavailable again.
#Ifthe display message does not disappear,stopthevehicle while paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditionsandrestartthe engine.
PRE-SAFE Inoperative SeeOperator's Manual
*PRE‑SAFE®functions are malfunctioning.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Mercedes me connectServices Limited See Oper-ator's Manual
*Service limited.
Atleast one ofthe main functions ofthe Mercedes me connect system is malfunctioning.
#Observethe notes onthe diagnostics connection (→page 23).
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps491

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
#Leavethe enginerunning.
#Wait untilthe display message disappears before pullingaway.
To Deselect P or N,Depress Brake and StartEngine
*You haveattemptedtoshiftthe transmission out of position]or\\into another transmission position.
#Depressthe brake pedal.
#Startthe engine.
Apply Brake to Shift from'P'
*You haveattemptedtoshiftthe transmission out of position]and into another transmission position.
#Depressthe brake pedal.
Service Required Do NotShift Gears Visit Dealer
*The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission position can no longer be shifted.
#Whenthe transmission is in position[, consult aqualified specialistworkshop and do notchangethe trans‐mission position.
#For allother transmission positions, parkthevehicle safely.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop or breakdown service.
Reversing Not PossibleService Required
*The transmission is malfunctioning.Reversegear can no longer be engaged.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Auxiliary Battery Malfunc-tion
*The auxiliarybatteryforthe transmission is no longer beingcharged.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Untilthen, manually setthe transmissiontoposition]beforeyou switchoffthe engine.
#Before leavingthevehicle, applythe electric parking brake.
Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps509

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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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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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
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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

Selecting ..............................................176
Insiderearview mirrorsee Exterior mirrors
Inspectionsee ASSYSTPLUS
Instrument clustersee Instrument Display
Instrument cluster lighting.................... 255
Instrument Display.................................. 251Adjustingthe lighting .......................... 255Function/notes .................................... 251Instrument cluster ................................... 8Settingthe additionalvaluerange ....... 254Warning/indicator lamps .................... 523
Intelligent Light SystemAdaptive Highbeam Assist ...................148Cornering light function .......................14 8
Interior lighting.......................................150Ambient lighting ..................................15 0Reading light ........................................15 0Setting .................................................15 0Switch-off delaytime ...........................151
Intermediate destinationCalculating aroute with intermediatedestinations ........................................ 306Entering ............................................... 306Modifying ............................................ 306Starting an automaticgasstationsearch................................................. 305Startingthe automatic servicesta‐tion search...........................................312
InternetCalling up aweb page .........................350Closingthe browser ............................352Deleting a bookmark........................... 352Deleting browser data .........................352Managing bookmarks .......................... 352
Internet connectionCommunication module function ........ 349Connectionstatus ...............................349Displayingthe connectionstatus ........ 350Establishing .........................................349Information .......................................... 348Restrictions ......................................... 348
InternetradioCalling up ............................................ 352Deletingstations .................................353
Logging out ......................................... 354Overview ............................................. 353Registering .......................................... 354Savingstations .................................... 353Selecting and connectingtoastation.............................................................353Selectingstream .................................354Setting options .................................... 354Terms of use ........................................354
IonizationActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................16 3
iPhone®
see Apple CarPlay™see Mercedes-Benz Link
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JackStorage location ..................................457
Jump-start connection............................423General notes ...................................... 421
554Index

Massage settingsResetting ..............................................110
Mattefinish (cleaning instructions)...... 405
Maximum loadrating..............................448
Maximum permissible loadCalculationexample ............................444Determining ........................................443
Maximum tire pressure..........................448
MechanicalkeyInserting/removing ...............................64Unlockingthe trunk lid ..........................75
MediaMenu (on-boardcomputer) .................. 260Searching ............................................ 361Starting cinema mode .........................367
Media displayNotes ...................................................278
Media InterfaceActivating ............................................ 362Information .......................................... 361Overview .............................................363
Media modeActivating ............................................ 355
Media playbackOperating (on-board computer) ........... 260
Media searchStarting ................................................ 361
Media sourceSelecting (on-board computer) ............ 260
Memory functionHead-up Display — Calling upstoredsettings ................................................11 5Head-up Display —Storing settings ......11 5Operating .............................................11 5Outside mirrors— Calling upstoredsettings ................................................11 5Outside mirrors—Storing settings .......115Seat — Calling upstored settings .........11 5Seat —Storing settings ........................11 5Steering wheel — Calling up savedsettings ................................................11 5Steering wheel — Saving settings .........11 5
Memory function intherearpassenger compartmentOperatingrear seats ............................11 7Operatingthe front passenger seatandrear seat ........................................11 9
Menu (on-board computer)Assistant display................................. 256Designs ............................................... 254Head-up Display ................................... 261Maintenance ....................................... 256Media .................................................. 260Navigation ........................................... 258Overview ............................................. 252Radio ...................................................259Telephone ............................................ 260Trip ...................................................... 257
Mercedes me connect............................ 344Accident and breakdown manage‐ment .................................................... 345Arranging a service appointment ........ 345Callingthe Mercedes-Benz CustomerCenter ................................................. 344Information .......................................... 343Making a call viatheoverhead con‐trol panel ............................................. 344Service call withthe me button ........... 344Transferred data ..................................345
Mercedes-AMGvehiclesNotes ...................................................167
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NavigationCalling upthe Digital Operator'sManual ................................................ 326Menu (on-board computer) .................. 258Showing/hidingthe menu ...................301Switching on ........................................ 301Updatingthe map data ........................ 324Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐tem) ..................................................... 267
Navigationsee Destinationsee Destination entrysee MapseeRouteseeRoute guidanceseeTraffic information
Navigation announcementsActivating/deactivating .......................315Adjustingthevolume ...........................315Repeating .............................................316Switching audiofadeout on/off ...........315
Navigation messagesOn-board computer ............................. 258
NearField Communication (NFC).......... 332Connectingthe mobile phonetothemultimedia system .............................. 332Information .......................................... 332
Switching Bluetooth®audio equip‐ment .................................................... 366Switching mobile phones .................... 332Using a mobile phone .......................... 332
NeutralInserting ..............................................178
NFCsee Near Field Communication (NFC)
Night viewsee NightViewAssist
NightViewAssist....................................24 0Automatic activation ............................24 2Care .................................................... 408Function ..............................................24 0Pedestrian detection ............................241Spotlight function ................................24 2Switching on/off .................................24 2
Non-operational timeActivating/deactivatingstandbymode ...................................................191
Standby mode function .......................190
Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle.......170
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Occupant safetyPets inthevehicle ..................................61
Occupant safetysee AirbagseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)seeRestraint systemsee Seat belt
OdometerseeTotal distance
Oilsee Engine oil
On-board computer................................. 252Assistance graphic menu .................... 256Displayingthe service due date ........... 395
Index559