2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS cooling

#Press down cup holder base3inthe middleuntil it engages.
#Press bothretaining clips2and pullthecup holder insertupwards approximately0.6 in (15 mm).
#Press button1.Cup holder base3raises.
#Removethe insert fromtherear armrestcompletely.
Installingthe insert
*NOTEDamagetothewooden trim
Thewooden trim can be damagedbyinsert‐ingthe cup holder insert.
#Make surethatthe cup holder inserthas been inserted intotherecess cor‐rectly.
#Makesurethat cup holder base2is intheupper position.
#Placethe cup holder insert intotherecess intherear armrest suchthat button1isfacingforwards.
#Pressthe cup holder insert down.
#Press outerring3ofthe cup holder insertuntilthe cup holder insert engages audibly.
Switchingthe cooling or heating functionforthetemperature-controlled cup holder on oroff
Whenthe heating function is used,the metalinsertofthe cup holder is heated.Forthisrea‐son,you must notreach intothe cup holderinsert.
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Vehicles with individualrear seats
You canchargea USB device, e.g. a mobilephone, at USB ports1using a suitablecharg‐ing cable. The devices can becharged with 5 V(2.1 A) and whenthe ignition is switched on.
Refrigerator box
Usingtherefrigerator box
&WARNINGRisk offireduetoa coveredvent grille ontherefrigerator box
Ifyou coverthevent grillefortherefrigeratorbox, it mayoverheat.
#Always make surethatthevent grille isnot covered.
Theventilation grillefortherefrigerator box is inthe trunk.Therefrigerator box can bear a maximum load of7.7 lb (3.5kg).
Store only plastic bottles inthe upper compart‐ment oftherefrigerator box. The contents ofthebottle must be no morethan17fl. oz. (0.5 l).
Ifyou do not needtousetherefrigerator boxforanextended periodyou should switchit off,defrost it and clean it. After doing so, leavethelid openfor a time.
Therefrigerator box willreduce its cooling capa‐city or switch off inthefollowing cases:
Rtoo many electrical consumers are turned on
Rthestarter battery is not sufficientlycharged
Ifthis isthe case,the indicator lamps willflashonthe buttonfor switchingtherefrigerator boxon and off. The cooling function will automati‐cally switch back on as soon asthere is suffi‐cientvoltage.
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#Vehicles with arear benchseat or electricallyadjustable outer seats:fold downthereararmrest.
#Pull handle1andfold down cover2.
#Toopen:pull handle1andfold downthecover.
#Toswitch on:press button2repeatedlyuntil an indicator lamp (low cooling)flashesor two indicator lamps (high cooling)flash.
#Toswitch off:press button2repeatedlyuntil bothindicator lamps go out.
Removing or installingtherefrigerator box
Removing
#Switch offtherefrigerator box.
#Pull plug2down and out.
#Unscrewbothscrews3.
#Pull outtherefrigerator box.
#Closeflap1.
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3Sets climate controltoautomatic mode(→page161)
4Setsthe airflow
5Switches climate control on/off(→page160)
Switchestheresidual heat on/off(→page163)
6Setsthe air distribution,right
7Setsthetemperature,right
Operatingthe climatecontrol system
Switching climatecontrol inthe front on oroff
#Toswitch on:setthe airflowtolevel 1 or
higher usingthe-button.
#Toswitch off:setthe airflowtolevel 0 using
the-button.
%If climate control is switched off,the win‐dowsmayfog up morequickly.Switch offclimate control only briefly.
Switchingrear passenger compartment cli‐mate control on/off
#Press button5.
%Whenrear passenger compartment climatecontrol is switched off,the indicator lamp isactivated andOFFis shown ontherearpassenger compartment display.
Switchingthe A/C function on or off viathecontrol panel
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifiesthevehicle's interior air.
#PresstheVbutton.
Switch offthe A/C function only brieflyother‐wisethe windowsmayfog up morequickly.
Condensation may drip fromthe underside ofthevehicle when cooling mode is active. This isnot a signthatthere is a malfunction.
Activating/deactivating the A/C function viathe multimedia system
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.bClimate Control.A/C
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifiesthevehicle's interior air.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Setting climate control inthe front compart‐menttoautomatic mode
In automatic mode,the settemperature isregu‐latedbythetemperature ofthe dispensed airandthe airflow.
#PresstheXbutton.
#Toswitchtomanual mode:pressthe-or

#Depressthe brake pedal and press button1once.
#Ifthevehicle does notstart:switch off non-essential consumers and press button1once.
#Ifthevehiclestill does notstart andthePlace the Key in the Marked Space SeeOperator's Manualdisplay message alsoappears inthe multifunction display:startthevehicle in emergency operation mode.
You can switchoffthe engine while drivingbypressing button1for aboutthree seconds. Besuretoobservethe safety notes under "Drivingtips".
Startingthevehicle in emergency operationmodeIfthevehicle does notstart andthePlace theKey in the Marked Space See Operator's Manualdisplay message appears inthe multifunctiondisplay,you canstartthevehicle in emergencyoperation mode.
#Makesurethat marked space2is empty.
#RemoveSmartKey1fromthe SmartKeyring.
#Place SmartKey1in marked space2.Thevehicle willstart after a short time.
IfyouremoveSmartKey1from markedspace2the engine continuesrunning.Forfurthervehiclestarts however,SmartKey1must be located in marked space2duringthe entire journey.
#HaveSmartKey1checked at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Ifthevehicle does notstart:
#LeaveSmartKey1in marked space2.
#Depressthe brake pedal andstartthevehicleusingthestart/stop button.
%You can also switchonthe power supplyorthe ignition withthestart/stop button.
Startingthevehicle viaRemoteOnline serv‐ices
Cooling or heatingthevehicle interior beforecommencingyour journey
%This function is notavailable in all countries.
Ifyoustartthevehicle viayour smartphone,thepreviously selected air conditioning adjustmentis active.
Ensurethefollowing beforestartingthe engine:
RThe legalstipulations inthe area whereyourvehicle is parked allow enginestarting viasmartphone.
RIt is safetostart andrunthe engine whereyourvehicle is parked.
RThe fueltank is sufficientlyfilled.
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Fit & Healthy
ENERGIZING comfort
ENERGIZING comfort programoverviewProgramoverview
ProgramFunction
RefreshCan maketargetedchangestothe interior climatetorefreshvehicle occupants. Cooling airflowand ioniza‐tion purifythe air. Thevehicle interior is illuminated with cool colors andthe seats areventilated.
WarmthCan increasethe comfort level ofthe occupants. Thevehicle's panel, seat andsteering wheel heater pro‐duce a cozywarmth. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance isreleased. Thevehicleinterior is illuminated withwarmlighting.
VitalityCan counteractfatigue in monotonous driving situations.Fast-paced music and a vitalizing massagepro‐vide invigoratingstimulationforthevehicle occupants. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasantfragrance isreleased. Thevehicle interior is illuminated in astimulating hue andthe seat isventilated.
PleasureCan promotea positive mood inthe occupants. Moderatelyfastmusic is played and a massage program isactivated. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance isreleased. Thevehicle interior isilluminated with amicable lighting.
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#Followthe instructions inthe serviceinterval displayregardingthe oilchange.
*NOTEDamagecausedbyaddingtoomuch engine oil
Too much engine oil can damagethe engineorthe catalytic converter.
#Haveexcess engine oilremoved at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Turncap1counter-clockwise andremoveit.
#Add engine oil.
#Replace cap1and turn it clockwise asfaras it will go.
#Checkthe oil level again (→page 399).
Checking coolant level
&WARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,theradiator and parts oftheexhaust system.
#Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
&WARNINGRisk of scalding from hotcoolant
The engine cooling system is pressurized,particularly whenthe engine iswarm. Ifyouopenthe cap,you could be scaldedbyhotcoolant spraying out.
#Letthe engine cool down before open‐ingthe cap.
#When openingthe cap,wear protectivegloves and safetyglasses.
#Openthe cap slowlytorelease pres‐sure.
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Information on coolant isavailable atthefol‐lowing locations:
RInthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationforOperating Fluids310.1
-Athttp://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-Inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
RAtaqualified specialistworkshop
*NOTEOverheating at high outsidetem‐peratures
If an inappropriate coolant is used,theengine cooling system is not sufficiently pro‐tected againstoverheating and corrosion athigh outsidetemperatures.
#Always use coolant approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
#Observethe instructions intheMercedes-Benz Specificationsfor Oper‐ating Fluids310.1.
Havethe coolantregularlyreplaced at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
The proportion of corrosion inhibitor/antifreezeconcentrate inthe engine cooling system shouldbe:
Ra minimum of 50% (antifreeze protectiondowntoapproximately -35 °F (-37 °C))
Ra maximum of 55% (antifreeze protectiondownto-49 °F (-45 °C))
Coolant capacity
SedanCapacity
S 450 4MATIC13.9 US qt(13.2 liters)
S 560 4MATIC15.0 US qt(14.2 liters)
Long wheelbasevehiclesCapacity
S 450 4MATIC
S 450
13.9 US qt(13.2 liters)
Allother models15.0 US qt(14.2 liters)
Mercedes‑MaybachCapacity
S 650 Mercedes-May‐bach16.9 US qt(16.0 liters)
S 560 4MATICMercedes-Maybach15.0 US qt(14.2 liters)
Notes on windshieldwasher fluid
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
&WARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromwindshieldwasher concentrate
Windshieldwasher concentrate is highlyflammable. It could ignite if it comes intocontact withhot engine component parts ortheexhaust system.
#Make surethat no windshieldwasherconcentrate spills out nexttothefilleropening.
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