2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS belt

Symbols........................................................5
Ataglance....................................................6Cockpit ........................................................... 6Warning and indicator lamps .......................... 8Overhead control panel ................................10Door control panel and seat adjustment .......12Control settings intherear passengercompartment ................................................14Emergencies and breakdowns ......................16
Digital Operator's Manual.........................18Calling upthe Digital Operator's Manual ......18
General notes.............................................19Protectingthe environment ..........................19Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......................19Operator's Manual ........................................20Service andvehicle operation .......................21Operating safety ...........................................22Declaration of conformityfor wirelessvehicle components .....................................23Diagnostics connection ................................ 23
Qualified specialistworkshop .......................24Correct use ofthevehicle .............................24Problems withyourvehicle ........................... 25Reporting safety defects ...............................25LimitedWarranty .......................................... 25QR codeforrescue card ...............................26Datastorage .................................................26Copyright ...................................................... 29
Occupant safety.........................................31Restraint system ...........................................31Seat belts ..................................................... 34Airbags ......................................................... 38
PRE-SAFE®system ....................................... 46Safely transportingchildren inthevehi‐cle .................................................................47Notes on pets inthevehicle ..........................61
Opening and closing..................................62SmartKey...................................................... 62Doors ............................................................ 66Trunk ............................................................ 70Roller sun blinds ...........................................76Side windows................................................78
Sliding sunroof ............................................. 82Anti-theft protection .....................................90
Seats andstowing.....................................92Notes onthe correct driver's seat posi‐tion ............................................................... 92Seats ............................................................ 93Steering wheel ............................................11 3Easy entry andexitfeature ..........................11 4Operatingthe memory function ..................11 5Memory function intherear passengercompartment ..............................................11 7Stowage areas ............................................121Cup holder ..................................................131Ashtrayand cigarettelighter .......................134Sockets .......................................................13 6Refrigerator box ..........................................13 9Wirelesscharging ofthe mobile phoneand connection withtheexterior antenna ...141Installing andremovingthefloor mats ........14 3Installing/removingthe pennantstaff ........14 3
Light and visibility...................................14 5Exterior lighting ..........................................14 5
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QR codeforrescue card
The QR code is secured inthe fuelfillerflap andonthe opposite side onthe B-pillar. Intheeventof an accident,rescue services can usethe QRcodetoquicklyfindthe appropriaterescue cardforyourvehicle. The currentrescue card con‐tainsthe most important information aboutyourvehicle in a compactform, e.g.therouting oftheelectric lines.
Further information can be obtained at http://www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Datastorage
Electronic control units
Electronic control units are installed inyourvehi‐cle. Some ofthese are necessaryforthe safeoperation ofyourvehicle, while some assistyouwhen driving (driver assistance systems). Inaddition,yourvehicle provides comfortandentertainment functions, which are also madepossiblebyelectronic control units.
Electronic control units contain datamemorieswhichcantemporarily or permanentlystore
technical information aboutthevehicle's operat‐ingstate, component loads, maintenancerequirements andtechnicalevents or malfunc‐tions.
Ingeneral,this information documentsthestateof a component part, a module, a system orthesurroundings such as:
Roperatingstatus of system components (e.g.fill levels, batterystatus, tire pressure)
Rstatus messages concerningthevehicle orits individual components (e.g. number ofwheelrevolutions/speed, longitudinal accel‐eration, lateral acceleration, display offas‐tened seat belts)
Rmalfunctions orfaults in important systemcomponents (e.g. lights, brakes)
Rinformation onevents leadingtovehicledamage
Rsystemreactions in special driving situations(e.g. airbag deployment, intervention ofsta‐bility control systems)
Rambient conditions (e.g.temperature,rainsensor)
In additiontoprovidingthe actual control unitfunction,this data assiststhe manufacturer indetecting andrectifying malfunctions and opti‐mizingvehicle functions. The majority ofthisdata istemporary and is only processed inthevehicle itself. Only a small portion ofthe data isstored intheevent or malfunction memory.
Whenyourvehicle is serviced,technical datafromthevehicle can beread outbyservice net‐workemployees (e.g.workshops, manufactur‐ers) orthird parties (e.g. breakdown services).Services includerepair services, maintenanceprocesses,warranty claims andquality assur‐ance measures,forexample. Theread out is per‐formed viathe legally prescribed portforthediagnostics connection inthevehicle. Therespective service network locations orthirdparties collect, process and usethe data. Theydocumenttechnicalstatuses ofthevehicle,assist infinding malfunctions and improvingquality and are transmittedtothe manufacturer,if necessary.Furthermore,the manufacturer issubjecttoproduct liability.Forthis,the manu‐facturerrequirestechnical datafromvehicles.
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manufacturer in a suitable place (e.g. Operator'sManual,website ofthe manufacturer) along withtherelevant dataprotection information.Per‐sonal data may be usedforthe provision ofonline services. Data isexchanged via a secureconnection, e.g.the manufacturer's designatedIT systems.Personal data is collected, pro‐cessed and used viathe provision of servicesexclusively onthe basis of legal permissions orwith prior consent.
The services and functions (sometimes subjecttoafee) can usually be activated or deactivated.In some cases,this also appliestothe entirevehicle's data connection. Thisexcludes, in par‐ticular, legally prescribed functions and services.
Third party servicesIf it is possibletouse online services fromotherproviders,these services are subjecttothe dataprotection andterms of use oftheresponsibleprovider. The manufacturer has no influence onthe contentexchanged.
Please inquire,therefore, aboutthe type, scopeand purpose ofthe collection and use of per‐
sonal data as part ofthird party services fromtheirrespective provider.
COMAND/mbrace
Ifthevehicle is equipped withCOMAND ormbrace, additional data aboutthevehicle's oper‐ation,the use ofthevehicle in certain situations,andthe location ofthevehicle may be compiledthroughCOMAND orthe mbrace system.
For additional information pleaserefertothechapter Multimedia system and/orthe mbraceTerms and Conditions.
Event datarecorders
USA only:
Thisvehicle is equipped with anevent datarecorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR istorecord, in certain crash or near crash-like sit‐uations, such as an airbag deployment or hittingaroad obstacle, datathat will assist in under‐standing how avehicle's systems performed.The EDR is designedtorecord datarelatedto
vehicle dynamics and safety systemsfor a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR inthisvehicle is designedtorecordsuchdata as:
RHowvarious systems inyourvehiclewereoperating
RWhether or notthe driver and frontpassenger seat beltswerebuckled/fastened
RHowfar (if at all)the driverwas depressingthe accelerator and/or brake pedal and
RHowfast thevehiclewas traveling
This data can help provide a better understand‐ing ofthe circumstances in which accidents andinjuries occur.NOTE: EDR data isrecordedbyyourvehicle only if a non-trivial crash situationoccurs; no data isrecordedbythe EDR undernormal driving conditions and no personal data(e.g. name,gender,age and accident location) isrecorded. However,other parties, such as lawenforcement, could combine EDR data withthetype of personally identifying dataroutinelyacquired during a crash investigation.
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Restraint system
Protectionbytherestraint system
Therestraint system includesthefollowing com‐ponents:
RSeat belt system
RAirbags
RChildrestraint system
RChild seat securing system
Therestraint system canreducetherisk ofvehi‐cle occupants coming into contact with parts ofthevehicle's interior intheevent of an accident.Therestraint system can alsoreducetheforcestowhichvehicle occupants are subjected intheevent of an accident.
Only a seat belt which isworncorrectly can pro‐videthe intended level of protection. Dependingonthe detected accident situation, EmergencyTensioning Devices and/or airbags supplement acorrectlywornseat belt. EmergencyTensioningDevices and/or airbags are not deployed ineveryaccident.
Fortherestraint systemtoprovide its full protec‐tion, each occupant must observethefollowing:
RFastenthe seat belt correctly.
RBe in an almost upright position withtheirback againstthe seat backrest.
RSit withtheirfeetresting onthefloor, if pos‐sible.
RAlways secure persons under 5ft(1.50 m)tall in an additionalrestraint system suitablefor Mercedes-Benzvehicles.
However,no systemavailabletoday can com‐pletelyeliminate injuries andfatalities ineveryaccident situation. In particular,the seat beltand airbaggenerally do not protect againstobjects penetratingthevehicle fromthe outside.Therisk of an injuryresulting from airbagdeployment also cannot beruled out entirely.
Reducedrestraint system protection
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death frommodificationstotherestraint system
Therestraint system can no longer functioncorrectly after alterations havebeen made.
Therestraint system maythen not protectthevehicle occupants as intendedbyfailingin an accident or triggering unexpectedly,forexample
#Never alterthe parts oftherestraintsystem.
#Nevertamper withthe wiring or anyelectronic component parts ortheirsoftware.
If it is necessarytomodifythevehicletoaccom‐modate a person with disabilities, contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Centerfor details.
USA only:for details, contact our CustomerAssistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1‑800‑367‑6372).
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The components oftherestraint system canbe activated or deployed independently ofeachother:
Component Detected deploy‐ment situation
EmergencyTension‐ing DevicesFrontal impact,rearimpact, side impact,rollover
Driver's airbag, frontpassenger front air‐bag
Frontal impact
Knee airbagFrontal impact
Side airbagSide impact
Window curtain air‐bagSide impact,rollover,frontal impact
Belt airbagFrontal impact
Cushion airbagFrontal impact
The front passenger front airbag can only bedeployed in an accident ifthePASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp is off. Ifthe frontpassenger seat is occupied, make sure, bothbefore and duringthe journey,thatthestatus ofthe front passenger front airbag is correct(→page43).
&WARNINGRisk of burns from hot air bagcomponents
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag hasbeen deployed.
#Do nottouchthe air bag parts.
#Havea deployed air bagreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop as soonas possible.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou havethevehicletowedtoaqualified specialistworkshopafter an accident.Takethis into account, partic‐ularly if an EmergencyTensioning Device is trig‐gered or an airbag deployed.
Ifthe EmergencyTensioning Devices are trig‐gered or an airbag is deployed,you will hear abang, and a small amount of powder may also bereleased:
RThe bang will notgenerally affectyour hear‐ing.
RIngeneral,the powderreleased is not haz‐ardoustohealth but may cause short-termbreathing difficultiestopersons sufferingfrom asthma orother pulmonary conditions.
Provided it is safetodo so, leavethevehicleimmediately or openthe window in ordertoprevent breathing difficulties.
Airbags andpyrotechnic EmergencyTensioningDevices contain perchlorate material, which mayrequire special handling or environmental pro‐tection measures.National guidelinesregardingwaste disposal must be observed. In California,see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
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Seat belts
Protection providedbythe seat belt
Alwaysfastenyour seat belt correctlybeforestarting a journey.A seat belt can only providethe best level of protection if it isworncorrectly.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death duetoincorrectlyfastened seat belt
Ifthe seat belt is notworncorrectly, it can‐not performits intended protective function.
In addition, an incorrectlyfastened seat beltcan also cause injuries,forexample, intheevent of an accident or when braking orchanging direction suddenly.
#Always ensurethat allvehicle occu‐pants havetheir seat beltsfastenedcorrectly and are sitting properly.
Always observethe instructions aboutthe cor‐rect driver's seat position and adjustingthe seat(→page 92).
In orderforthe correctlywornseat belttopro‐videthe intended level of protection, eachvehi‐cle occupant must observethefollowing infor‐mation:
RThe seat belt must not be twisted and mustfit tightly and snugly acrossthe body.
RThe seat belt must berouted acrossthe cen‐ter ofthe shoulder and as low down acrossthe hips as possible.
RThe shoulder section ofthe seat belt shouldnottouchyour necknor berouted underyour arm or behindyour back.
RAvoidwearing bulky clothing, e.g. a wintercoat.
RPushthe lap belt down asfar as possibleacrossyour hips and pull tight withthe shoul‐der section ofthe belt. Neverroutethe lapbelt acrossyour abdomen.
RNeverroutethe seat belt across sharp, poin‐ted, abrasive or fragile objects.
ROnly one person should use each seat belt atany one time. Never allowbabies andchil‐drentotravel sitting onthe lap of anothervehicle occupant.
RNever secure objects with a seat belt iftheseat belt is also being usedbyone ofthevehicle's occupants. Always observetheinstructionsfor loadingthevehicle whensecuring objects, luggage or loads(→page121).
Also ensurethat no objects, e.g. a cushion,areever placed between a person andtheseat.
The seat belts onthefollowing seats are equip‐ped with a special seat beltretractor:
Rfront-passenger seat
RRear seats
Activate or deactivatethe special seatbeltretractor (→page53).
Ifchildren are traveling inthevehicle, be suretoobservethe instructions and safety notes on"Children inthevehicle" (→page 48).
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Reduced seat belt protection
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death duetoincorrect seat position
The seat belt does not offerthe intendedlevel of protection ifyou havenot movedtheseat backresttoan almostvertical position.
When braking or intheevent of an accident,you could slide underneaththe seat belt andsustain abdominal or neck injuries,forexam‐ple.
#Adjustthe seat properlybefore begin‐ningyour journey.
#Always ensurethatthe seat backrest isin an almostvertical position andthatthe shoulder section ofyour seat belt isrouted acrossthe center ofyour shoul‐der.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death whenadditionalrestraint systems are not usedfor persons with a smaller build
Persons under 5ft(1.50 m)tall cannotwearthe seat belt correctly without a suitableadditionalrestraint system.
Ifthe seat belt is notworncorrectly, it can‐not performits intended protective function.In addition, an incorrectlyfastened seat beltcan also cause injuries,forexample, intheevent of an accident or when braking orchanging direction suddenly.
#Always secure persons under 5ft(1.50 m)tall in a suitablerestraint sys‐tem.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death duetoblocked seat belt buckle or seat beltanchorage
Objects nexttothe front seatthat blocktheseat belt buckle orthe moving seat beltanchorage onthe front seat impairthe func‐tion ofthe EmergencyTensioning Devices.
The EmergencyTensioning Devices can,then, not function as intended andthe seatbelt can no longer providethe intended pro‐tection.
#Beforestartingthe journey,make surethatthere are no objects aroundtheseat belt buckle or betweenthe frontseat and door.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death duetodamaged or modified seat belts
Seat belts cannotprovide protection inthefollowing situations:
RIfthe seat belts are damaged, modified,extremelydirty, bleached or dyed
RIfthe seat belt buckle is damaged orextremelydirty
RIfthe EmergencyTensioning Devices,seat belt anchorages or seat beltretrac‐torshavebeen modified
Seat belts may be damaged in an accident,althoughthe damage may not be visible, e.g.duetosplinters ofglass.
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Modified or damaged seat belts maytear orfail, e.g. in an accident.
Modified EmergencyTensioning Devices canaccidentally trigger orfailtofunction asintended.
#Never modifythe seat belts, EmergencyTensioning Devices, seat belt ancho‐rages or seat beltretractors.
#Makesurethatthe seat belts areundamaged, notwornand clean.
#Always havethe seat beltscheckedimmediately after an accident at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Only use seat belts which havebeen approvedforyourvehiclebyMercedes-Benz.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death fromdeployedpyrotechnic EmergencyTen‐sioning Devices
Pyrotechnic EmergencyTensioning Devicesthat havebeen deployed are no longer opera‐tional and are unabletoperformtheir inten‐ded protective function.
#Therefore, havedeployedpyrotechnicEmergencyTensioning Devices immedi‐atelyreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou havethevehicletowedtoaqualified specialistworkshopafter an accident.
*NOTEDamagecausedbytrappingtheseat belt
If an unused seat belt is not fullyretracted, itmay become trapped inthe door or intheseat mechanism.
#Always ensurethat an unused seat beltis fullyretracted.
Information onthe belt airbag intherearseat belt
The BELTBAGidentification indicatesthat arearseat belt is equipped with a belt airbag.
When activated,the belt airbag increasestheprotected area ofthevehicle occupant'sribcage.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor deaththroughthe use of a non-approvedchildrestraint system
In an accident,the belt air bag may damagea non-approved or non-authorizedchildrestraint system.
As aresult,thechildrestraint system maynot be abletoprovidethe intended level ofprotection.
#Therefore, always useLATCH orLATCH-type (ISOFIX)tofasten achild seatequipped with an integratedrestraintsystem.
#Forvehicles equipped withthe optionalrear seat-belt air bags ("beltbag"), onlyuse a Mercedes-Benz approved boosterseat with integrated backrest.
#Never use an air bag equipped seat belttofasten a front orrear-facingchildseat or a non-approved booster seat.
#Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centerfor information onapprovedchildrestraint systems.
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