2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS warning light

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
2Contents

1Steering wheel paddle shifter→178
2Combination switch→14 6
3DIRECT SELECT lever→17 7
4PASSENGER AIRBAGindicator lamps→43
5Display (multimedia system)→278
6Start/stop button→16 8
7Climate control systems→15 9
8Glovebox→12 3
9Stowage compartment→12 2
ACup holder→131
BHazardwarning lights→147
CExtendstherear seat headrestraints→106
DParking AssistPARKTRONIC→225
EControl elementsforthe multimedia system→279
FActiveParking Assist→233
GSetsthevehicle level→216
HDYNAMIC SELECT switch→176
IECOstart/stop function→174
JControl panelforthe multimedia system→252
KAdjuststhesteering wheel→11 3
LControl panelfor:
On-board computer→252
Operates cruise control→201
OperatesActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC→204
MUnlocksthe hood→397
NElectric parking brake→188
OLight switch→14 5
PControl panelfor:
ActiveSteering Assist→210
Active LaneKeeping Assist→24 8
NightViewAssist→24 2
Head-up Display→262
Rear window roller sunblind→77
Ataglance – Cockpit7

Whattodo intheevent of an accident
1QR codesfor accessingtherescue card→26
2Safetyvests→413
3Buttonfor SOS emergency call system→346
4Checking andtopping up operatingfluids→468
5Tow-starting andtowingaway→426
6Flat tire→413
7Starting assistance→423
8Hazardwarning lights→147
9Fuelfillerflap with instruction labelsfor tirepressure, fuel type and QR codesfor access‐ingtherescue card
→180
ATow-starting andtowingaway→426
BTIREFIT kit→41 5
Ataglance – Emergencies and breakdowns17

Calling upthe Digital Operator's Manual
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.ÕOperator's Manual
#Select a menu item.
In addition,you can also call upthe Operator'sManual within a main function (e.g. viaMediaInfo).
The Digital Operator's Manual describesthefunction and operation ofthevehicle andthemultimedia system.
For safetyreasons,the Digital Operator's Man‐ual is deactivated while driving.
The Digital Operator's Manual containsthefol‐lowing menu items:
RSearch: allowsyoutosearchpreciselyforkeywords.
RQuick start: providesyou with importantinformation sothatyou canstart usingyourvehicle immediately.
RTips: provides tips on howtouseyourvehiclein certain situations.
RMessages: providesyou with further informa‐tion aboutthe messages inthe instrumentcluster.
RBookmarks: providesyou with a list of allthebookmarksyou havestoredyourself.
1Picture
2Menu
3Navigation window
Some sections ofthe Digital Operator's Manual,such aswarnings, can be made visiblebyhigh‐lighting and pressingthem.
%The Operator's Manual can also befound inthe Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐mon appstores.
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Restraint system functionality
Whenthe ignition is switched on, a self-test isperformed, during whichtheurestraint sys‐temwarning lamp lights up. It goes out no laterthan afew seconds afterthevehicle isstarted.The components oftherestraint system arethenfunctional.
Malfunctioningrestraint system
A malfunction has occurred intherestraint sys‐tem if:
Rtheurestraint systemwarning lamp doesnot light up whenthe ignition is switched on
Rtheurestraint systemwarning lamplights up continuously orrepeatedly during ajourney
&WARNINGRisk of injuryorfatal injuryduetoa malfunction intherestraint sys‐tem
Iftherestraint system is malfunctioning,restraint system components may be trig‐
gered unintentionally or might not be trig‐gered at all intheevent of an accident. Thismay affectthe EmergencyTensioning Deviceor airbag,forexample.
#Havetherestraint systemchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
Function oftherestraint system in an acci‐dent
Howtherestraint systemworks is determinedbythe severity ofthe impact detected andthe typeof accident anticipated:
RFrontal impact
RRear impact
RSide impact
RRollover
The activationthresholdsforthe components oftherestraint system are determined based ontheevaluation ofthe sensorvalues measured atvarious points inthevehicle. This process is pre-emptive in nature. The triggering/deployment of
the components oftherestraint system musttakeplace in good time atthestart ofthe colli‐sion.
Factors whichcan only be seen and measuredafter a collision has occurred do not play a deci‐siverole inthe deployment of an airbag.Nordotheyprovide an indication of airbag deployment.
Thevehicle may be deformed significantly with‐out an airbag being deployed. This isthe case ifonly parts which arerelatively easily deformedare affected andtherateofvehicle decelerationis not high. Conversely, an airbag may bedeployedeventhoughthevehicle suffersonlyminor deformation. Ifveryrigidvehicle partssuch as longitudinal members are hit,forexam‐ple,this mayresult in sufficiently high levels ofvehicle deceleration.
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RThe front passenger seat has been movedasfar back as possible.
RThe person is seated correctly.
#Ensure, bothbefore and duringthe jour‐ney,thatthestatus ofthe frontpassenger airbag is correct.
Ifthe front passenger seat is occupied,the clas‐sification ofthe person orchildrestraint systemonthe front passenger seattakes place afterthefront passenger front airbag shutoff self-test.ThePASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps dis‐playthestatus ofthe front passenger front air‐bag.
Always observethe notes onthe function ofthePASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps(→page 43).
Function ofthePASSENGER AIRBAG indica‐tor lamps
Self-testof automatic front passenger frontairbag shutoffWhenthe ignition is switched on, a self-test isperformed during whichthe twoPASSENGERAIRBAG ON and OFF indicator lamps light upsimultaneously.
Thestatus ofthe front passenger front airbag isdisplayed afterthe self-test:
RPASSENGER AIRBAG ON lights upfor60 seconds, subsequently bothindicatorlamps are off (PASSENGER AIRBAG ON andOFF):the front passenger front airbag is abletodeploy intheevent of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF lights up continu‐ously:the front passenger front airbag is dis‐abled. It willthen not be deployed intheevent of an accident.
IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG ON indicator lamp isoff, onlythePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp shows thestatus ofthe front passengerfront airbag. ThePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi‐cator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lampandtheurestraint systemwarning lamplight up simultaneously,the front passenger seatmay not be used. Also inthis case, do not installachildrestraint system onthe front passengerseat. Haveautomatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoffchecked andrepaired immediately ataqualified specialistworkshop.
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thevehicle belt outlet. If necessary,adjustthe seat belt outlet andthe frontpassenger seat accordingly.
#Always observethechildrestraint sys‐tem manufacturer's installation instruc‐tions.
When installing achildrestraint system onthefront passenger seat, observethevehicle-spe‐cific information (→page57).
If a person is sitting onthe front passengerseat:PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF may be lit con‐tinuously or be off, depending onthe person'sstature.
A person onthe front passenger seat mustalways observethefollowing information:
RIfthe front passenger seat is occupiedbyanadult or a person with astature correspond‐ingtothat of an adult,thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must be off. Thisindicatesthatthe front passenger front air‐bag is enabled.
IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp is lit continuously,an adult or person
with a build correspondingtothat of an adultshould not usethe front passenger seat.Instead,theyshould use arear seat.
RIfthe front passenger seat is occupiedby aperson of smallerstature (e.g. ateenager orsmall adult),thePASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp either lights up continuouslyorremains off, depending ontheresult oftheclassification.
-IfthePASSENGER AIRBAGOFF indicatorlamp is off: movethe front passengerseat asfar back as possible orthe personof smallerstature should use arear seat.
-IfthePASSENGER AIRBAGOFF indicatorlamp is lit continuously:the person ofsmallerstature should not usethe frontpassenger seat.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death whenthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp is lit
IfthePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlampremains lit afterthe system self-test,the front passenger air bag is deactivated. It
will not be deployed intheevent of an acci‐dent. Inthis case,the front passenger air bagcannotperformits intended protective func‐tion, e.g. when a person is seated inthe frontpassenger seat.
That person could,forexample, come intocontact withthevehicle interior, especially ifthe person is sittingtoo closetothe cockpit.
Ifthe front passenger seat is occupied,always ensurethat:
RThe classification ofthe person inthefront passenger seat is correct andthefront passenger air bag is enabled ordeactivated in accordance withthe per‐son inthe front passenger seat.
RThe person is seated properly with a cor‐rectlyfastened seat belt.
RThe front passenger seat has been movedasfar back as possible.
Be suretoalso observethefollowing furtherrelated subjects:RChildrestraint system onthe front passengerseat (→page57).
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Ifyou install achildrestraint system ontherecliningrear seat, be suretoobservethechildrestraint system manufacturer's installationinstructions.
Do not alterthechildrestraint system
&WARNINGRisk of injuryduetomodifi‐cationstothechildrestraint system
Thechildrestraint system may no longerfunction as it is supposedtoifyou makemodifications or attach objectstoit, e.g.toysor unsuitable accessories. This poses anincreasedrisk of injury!
Never modifythechildrestraint system. Onlyattach accessories whichthe manufacturerofthechildrestraint system has authorizedespeciallyforthischildrestraint system.
Only usechildrestraint systems which are inproperworking condition
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death causedbythe use of damagedchildrestraintsystems
Childrestraint systems ortheirretaining sys‐temsthat havebeen subjectedtoa load inan accident maythen not be abletoperformtheir intended protective function.
Thechild cannot berestrained intheevent ofan accident, heavy braking or a suddenchange of direction.
#Alwaysreplacechildrestraint systemsimmediatelythat havebeen damaged orinvolved in an accident.
#Havethe securing systemsforthechildrestraint systemschecked at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop before installing achildrestraint system again.
Avoiding direct sunlight
&WARNINGRisk of burns whenthechildseat isexposedtodirect sunlight
Ifthechildrestraint system isexposedtodirect sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns fromthese parts,particularly on metallic parts ofthechildrestraint system.
#Always make surethatthechildrestraint system is notexposedtodirect sunlight.
#Protect it with a blanket,forexample.
#Ifthechildrestraint system has beenexposedtodirect sunlight, allow ittocool before securing achild into it.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
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