2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SALOON LONG wipers

Light and sight
......................................... 15 2
Exterior lighting .......................................... 15 2
Interior lighting ............................................ 161
Wi ndsc reen wipers and windscreen
wa sher sy stem ............................................ 16 4
Mir rors ........................................................ 16 8
Area pe rmeable toradio wav es on the
windscreen ................................................ .171
Infrared-reflective windscreen function ....... 171Climate control
......................................... 17 2
Overview of climate contro l systems ..........1 72
Operating the climate control sy stem ......... 173 Driving and pa
rking ................................. 18 8
Driving ........................................................ 188
DY NA MIC SELECT switch ............................1 99
Au tomatic transmission .............................. 201
Fu nction of the 4MATIC .............................. 205
Re fuelling ................................................... 206
Pa rking ........................................................ 212
Driving and driving sa fety sy stems .............. 219
Tr ailer hit ch................................................ 282
Bicycle rack function .................................. 288 Ve
hicle towing instructions ........................ .290 Driver display
........................................... 291
No tes on the driver display .........................2 91
No tes on the 3D driver display .................... 291
Operating the driver display ........................ 291
Menus on the driver display ....................... 292
Head-up display .......................................... 293
Ve hicles with a 48 V on-board electrical
sy stem (EQ Boost tech nology) .................... 296
Overview of status displa yson the driver
display ........................................................ 297 MBUX multimedia sy
stem ...................... 298
Overview and operation .............................. 298
Sy stem settings ...........................................3 11
Na vigation and traf fic .................................. 315
Te lephone .................................................. .321
Mercedes me and apps .............................. 324
Mercedes-Benz emer gency call sy stem ...... 332
Ra dio, media & TV...................................... 340
Sound settings ........................................... 346 Main
tenance and care ............................. 347
ASS YST PLUS service inter val display ........ .347
Engine compartment .................................. 348
Cleaning and care ....................................... 353 Breakdown assistance
............................360
Emergency ................................................. .360
Flat tyre ...................................................... 362
Battery (vehicle) ......................................... 368
To w- starting or towing away ....................... 374
Electrical fuses ........................................... 378 Wheels and tyres
..................................... 383
No tes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics .................................................. .383
No tes on regular lyinspecting wheels and
tyres .......................................................... .383
No tes on snow chains ................................ 383
Ac tivating or deacti vating snow chain
mode .......................................................... 384
Ty re pressure .............................................. 384
Wheel change ............................................ .387
Emergency spare wheel .............................. 396 Contents
3

Switching
the interior lighting switch-off
delay time on/off Multimedia sy
stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Lights
5 Interior/exterior lighting
5 Interior lighting delayed switch off #
Switch Interior lighting delayed switch off on
or off.
When this function is active, the interior light‐
ing will light up for a short time af terthe
ve hicle is loc ked. Wi
ndscreen wipers and windscreen washer
sy stem Switching
the windscreen wipers on/off 1
gWindsc reen wipers off
2 Ä Automatic wiping, normal
3 Å Automatic wiping, frequent 4
° Continuous wiping, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wiping, fast #
Turn the combination switch tothe cor re‐
sponding position 1-5. #
Single wipe/washing: pushthe button on
th e combination switch in the direction of
ar row 1.
R í Single wipe
R î Wiping with washer fluid
Ve hicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: in
position 2or3 ,th e windscreen washing
process is automatically triggered if dirt is de tec‐
te d on the windscreen unless theTop up
washer fluid message is being displa yed.
Cleaning the windscreen intensively
Fo r heavy soiling, you can clean the windscreen
intensively from an outside temp erature of 5°C. #
In a stationary vehicle, turn the combination
switch toposition 1,2or3. 16 4
Light and sight

#
Press the button on the combination switch
in the direction of ar row1and hold it for
appr oximately two seconds.
The wiper arms will mo veinto there place‐
ment position and washer fluid will be distrib‐
uted on the windscreen.
Af ter appro ximately 30 seconds, the wiper
arms will mo veback again and wipe the
windscreen se veral times. Intensive cleaning
has now finished. Re
placing the windsc reen wiper blades &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
th e windscreen wipers are switched on
while wiper blades are being replaced
If th e windscreen wipers begin tomo vewhile
yo u are changing the wiper blades, you can
be trapped bythe wiper arm. #
Alw ays switch off the windscreen wip‐
ers and ignition before changing the
wiper blades. Moving
the wiper arms into there placement
position #
Switch the ignition on and then off again
immediatel y. #
Within around 15seconds, press and hold
th eî button on the combination switch
fo r appro ximately thre e seconds
(/ page 164).
The wiper arms will mo veinto there place‐
ment position.
Re moving the wiper blades #
Foldthe wiper arms away from the wind‐
screen. #
Hold the wiper arm with one hand. With the
ot her hand, turn the wiper blade away from
th e wiper arm in the direction of ar row 1 as
fa r as it will go. #
Slide catch 2inthe direction of ar row 3
until it engages in there mo val position. #
Remo vethe wiper blade from the wiper arm
in the direction of ar row4. Light and sight
16 5

Setting
thefo ot we lltemp erature Multimedia sy
stem:
4 Climate menu #
Set ^ thefo ot we llte mp erature. Setting
rear climate control (multimedia sys‐
te m) Multimedia sy
stem:
4 Climate menu
Setting thetemp erature #
Select Second row of seats. #
Set thete mp erature.
Setting the airflow #
Select Second row of seats. #
Set the air flow.
Controlling there ar climate control automat‐
ical ly #
Select AUTO. Deacti
vating rear climate control #
Select REAR OFF. Ac
tivating/deactivating the climate control
syn chro nisation function via the multimedia
sy stem Multimedia sy
stem:
4 Climate menu
Climate control can be set cent rally using the
synchronisation function. The driver's settings
fo rte mp erature, air flow and air distribution will
be adop ted automatically for all clima tezones. #
Select First row of seats . #
Select SYNC(SYNC). Demisting the windo
ws Wi
ndo wsmis ted up on the inside #
Press Ãonthe climate bar of the cent ral
displa y. #
Ifth e windo wsremain mis ted up: press ¬
on the climate bar of the cent ral displa y. Wi
ndo wsmis ted up on the outside #
Switch on the windscreen wipers. #
Press theà button. Switching air-recirculation mode on/off
#
Press gonthe climate bar on the cent ral
displa y.
The interior air will be recirculated.
Air-reci rculation mode automatically swit ches to
fresh air mode af ter a while.
% If air-recirculation mode is switched on, the
windo wsmay mist up more quickl y.Switch
on ai r-re circulation mode only brie fly. Switching
residual heat on/off Re
quirements:
R The residual heat function is available.
R The vehicle is par ked.
R The coolant temp erature must be suf ficiently
high. Clima
tecontrol 175

&
WARNING Risk of bu rns when opening
th e bonn et
If yo u open the bonn etwhen the engine has
ove rheated or when there is a fire inthe
engine compartment, thefo llowing situations
may occur:
R You could come into contact with hot
ga ses.
R You could come into contact with other
hot, escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the bonn etclosed and
call thefire service. &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tomoving
parts
Components in the engine compartment may
continue running or start up sudden ly,even if
th e ignition is switched off. Make sure of
thefo llowing before per form ing
ta sks in the engine compartmen t: #
Switch the ignition off. #
Neverre ach into the danger zone sur‐
ro unding moving co mponents, e.g. the
ro tation area of thefa n. #
Remo vejewe llery and watches. #
Keep items of clo thing and hair away
from moving parts. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom touching
co mp onents under voltage
The ignition sy stem and the fuel injection
sy stem workunder high voltage. You could
re cei vean electric shoc k. #
Neverto uch co mponents of the ignition
sy stem or the fuel injection sy stem
when the ignition is switched on. &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
th e cooler and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch co mponent parts described in
th efo llowing. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom using the
windscreen wipers while the engine bon‐
net is open
When the engine bonn etis open, and the
windscreen wipers are set in motion, you can
be trapped bythe wiper linkage. #
Alw ays switch off the windscreen wip‐
ers and ignition before opening the
engine bonn et. Maintenance and care
349

R
Make sure thera dar sensors function
(/ page 220). Note
s on cleaning decorative foils Obser
vethe no tes on matt finish care in the
ch ap ter "No tes on paintwork/matt finish paint‐
wo rkcare" (/ page 355). They also app lyto
matt decorative foils.
Obser vethe no tes on cleaning decorative foils to
avo idvehicle damage.
Cleaning R For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild
cleaning agent without additives or abrasive
subs tances, e.g. a car sha mpoo appr ovedfor
Mercedes-Benz.
R Remo vedirt immediatel y,where possible,
whilst avoiding rubbing too hard. There is
ot herwise a risk of damaging the decorative
fo il ir reparably.
R Ifth ere is dirt on thefinish or if the decora‐
tive foil is dull: use thePa int Cleaner recom‐
mended and appr ovedfo r Mercedes-Benz. R
Insect remains: soak with insect remo ver and
ri nse off the treated areas af terw ards.
R Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off
af te rw ards.
R Topreve ntwate rst ains, dry a foil-wrapped
ve hicle with a soft, absorbent clo thafter
eve rycar wash.
Av oiding dama getothe decorative foil
R The service life and colouring of decorative
fo ils are impaired by:
- sunlight
- temp erature, e.g. hot air blo wer
- weather conditions
- stone chippings and dirt
- chemical cleaning agents
- oily products
R Do not use polish on matt decorative foil.
Po lishing will ha vethe ef fect of shining the
fo il-wrapped sur face.
R Do not treat matt or stru ctured deco rative
fo ils with wax.Pe rm anent stains may occur. Sc
ratches, cor rosive deposits, areas af fected by
cor rosion and damage caused byincor rect care
cannot al ways be comple tely repaired. In such
cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Yo u can obtain more information on care and
cleaning products from the manufacturer.
In the case of foil-wrapped sur faces, optical dif‐
fe re nces may occur between the sur faces that
we renot pr otected bya decorative foil af ter
re moving a decorative foil.
% Have wo rkor repairs todecorative foils car‐
ri ed out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. in a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Note
s on care of car parts &
WARNING Risk of entrapment if the
windscreen wipers are swit ched on while
th e windscreen is being cleaned
If th e windscreen wipers are set in motion
while you are cleaning the windscreen or
wiper blades, you can be trapped bythe
wiper arm. 356
Maintenance and care

R
All electrical consumers are switched off.
R The ignition is switched off.
The electrical fuses are located in thefo llowing
fuse bo xes:
R Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
driver's side (/ page379)
R Fuse box on the driver's side of the cockpit
(/ page 381)
R Fuse box in the front passenger foot we ll
(/ page 381)
R Fuse box in the boot on theright-hand side
of theve hicle, when vie wed in the direction
of tr avel (/ page 381) Opening and closing
the fuse box in the
engine compa rtment Requ
irements:
R Obser vethe no tes on electrical fuses
(/ page 378).
R Have thefo llowing tools readily available:
- a dry clo th -
a sc rewdriver with an appropriate head
Opening
% Depending on theve hicle equipment, access
to the fuse box may be limited. Mercedes-
Benz recommends consulting a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom using the
windscreen wipers while the engine bon‐
net is open
When the engine bonn etis open, and the
windscreen wipers are set in motion, you can
be trapped bythe wiper linkage. #
Alw ays switch off the windscreen wip‐
ers and ignition before opening the
engine bonn et. #
Release thero tary catches on co ver1 and
pull the co ver up and out. #
Remo veany existing moisture from the fuse
box using a dry clo th. Breakdown assis
tance 37 9

Lights
Active headla mps.................................. 15 5
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus............ .159
Au tomatic driving lights........................ .153
Bad weather light.................................. .157
City lighting.......................................... .157
Combination swit ch............................... 154
Corne ring light....................................... 15 6
Driving ab road (low beam light
adjustment).......................................... .152
Fo g light (enhanced)..............................1 56
Hazard warning light s............................ 15 5
Headla mpflashin g................................. 154
High beam............................................. 154
Intellige nt Light Sy stem......................... 15 5
Light switc h........................................... 15 2
Low beam.............................................. 15 2
Mo torw ay mode................................... .156
Pa rking lights........................................ .152
Re ar fog light......................................... 15 2
Re sponsibility for lighting sy stems........ 15 2
Setting the dipped beam........................ 161
Setting theex terior lighting switch-
off delay time......................................... 161
St anding lights....................................... 15 2Switching
the Intelligent Light Sys‐
te m on/of f............................................ 15 8
Switching the locator lighting on/of f..... 161
Tu rn signal indicator.............................. 154
Limiter Function................................................ 228
Pa ssive mode........................................ 228
Pe rm anent setting................................ .229
Sy stem limitations................................. 228
Limiting speed see Limiter
Live Traf fic Information
Swit ching the tra ffic information dis‐
play on.................................................. 320
Loading Bag hook.............................................. .139
No tes..................................................... 13 4
Ro of luggage rack .................................. 14 2
Loading guidelines .................................... 13 4
Loads Securing............................................... .134
Locator lighting Activating/deactivating......................... 161Locking/unlocking
Activating/deactivating the auto‐
matic locking feature............................... 84
Ad ditional door loc k................................ .81
Emergency key........................................ 85
KEYLESS-GO........................................... 83
Un locking/opening the doors from
th e inside................................................82
Low beam Light adjustment (driving abroad).......... 15 2
Switching on/of f................................... 15 2
Lu bricant additives
see Additives
Lu ggage
Net hooks.............................................. 137
Secu ring................................................ 13 4
Lu ggage net hooks....................................1 37 M
MAGIC VISION CONTROL Windsc reen wipers................................ 167
Maintenance see ASS YST PLUS 586
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