2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SALOON LONG tow

Wire
lesscharging of the mobile phone and
connection with theex terior aerial Note
s on wirelessly charging the mobile
phone &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toobjects
being stowed incor rectly
If objects in theve hicle interior are stowed
incor rectly, they can slide or be thrown
around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐
tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and
mobile phone recep tacles cannot al ways
re tain all objects within.
There is a risk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. #
Alw aysstow objects so that they can‐
not be throw n around in su chsitua‐
tions. #
Alw ays make sure that objects do not
pr otru de from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. #
Close the loc kable stow age spaces
before starting a journe y. #
Alw aysstow and secure heavy, hard,
poin ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the boot/load compartment. Obser
vethe no tes on loading theve hicle. &
WARNING Risk offire from placing
objects in the mobile phone stowage
compartment
Placing other objects in the mobile phone
stow age compartment could con stitute a fire
hazard. #
Apart from a mobile phone, do not
place any other objects in the mobile
phone stowage compartment, espe‐
cially those made of me tal. *
NO
TEDama getoobjects caused by
placing them in the mobile phone stow‐
age compartment If objects are placed in
the mobile phone
stow age compartment, they may be dam‐
aged byelectromagnetic fields. #
Do not place credit cards, data storage
devices, ski passes or other objects
sensitive toelectromagnetic fields in
th e mobile phone stowage compart‐
ment. *
NO
TEDama getothe mobile phone
stow age compartment caused byliquids If liquids enter
the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be
damaged. #
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile
phone stowage compartment. Alw
ays obser vethe no tesfo r persons with elec‐
tronic medical aids (/ page 35).14 8
Seats and stowing

R
Depending on theve hicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected totheve hicle's
ex terior aerial via thech arging module.
R The charging function and wireless connec‐
tion of the mobile phone totheve hicle's
ex terior aerial are only available if the ignition
is switched on.
R Small mobile phones may not be able tobe
ch arge d in everyposition of the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
R Largemobile phones which do not rest flat in
th e mobile phone stowage compartment may
not be able tobe charge d or connec ted with
th eve hicle's exterior aerial.
R The mobile phone may heat up during the
ch arging process. This may also depend on
th e applications (apps) cur rently open in the
bac kground.
R Toensure more ef ficient charging and con‐
nection with theve hicle's exterior aerial,
re mo vethe pr otective co ver from the mobile
phone. Pr otective co vers which are neces‐
sary for wireless charging are an exception. Wire
lessly charging a mobile phone in the
front Re
quirements:
R The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
ch arging.
A list of compatible mobile phones can be
fo und at: https://www.mercedes-benz-
mobile.com/
Depending on theve hicle's equipment, theve hi‐
cle has thefo llowing options for wirelessly
ch arging the mobile phone in the cockpit:
R Inthe front stowage compartment
R Inthestow age compartment of the cockpit
armrest Example: wirelessly
charging the mobile phone in
th e front stowage compartment #
Place the mobile phone as close tothe
centre of mat 1as possible wi th the display
fa cing up wards.
Wire lessly charging a mobile phone in the
front stowage compa rtmen t:when a message
is shown in the multimedia sy stem, the mobile
phone is being charge d. In addition, malfunc‐
tions during the mobile phone's charging proc‐
ess are shown in the multimedia sy stem displa y.
Wire lessly charging the mobile phone in the
centre console below the armres t:the mobile
phone is charging when the indicator lamp is lit Seats and
stowing 14 9

up. In addition, malfunctions during
the mobile
phone's charging process are shown bythe indi‐
cator lamp flashing thre e times.
% The mat can be remo vedfo r cleaning, e.g.
using clean, luk ewarmwate r.
Ra dio equipment appr oval numbers for Brazil
This device operates on a secondary basis, that
is to say it has no pr otection against harmful
inter fere nce, not even from the same type of
st ations, and must not cause inter fere nce wi th
sy stems operating on a primary basis.
This product is permitted in accordance with the
procedure defined in Directive 242/2000 bythe
Brazilian telecommunications agency AN ATEL
and meets the applicable tech nical requ ire‐
ments.
Fu rther information is available on the AN ATEL
we bsite. www.anatel.go v.br #
Further information on the declaration of
confo rmity forve hicle components which
re cei veand/or transmit radio wav es. Wire
lessly charging a mobile phone in the
re ar passenger comp artment Re
quirements:
R The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
ch arging.
A list of compatible mobile phones can be
fo und at: https://www.mercedes-benz-
mobile.com/ Ve
hicles with electrically adjus table outer seats #
Fold down there ar armrest. #
Open thestow age compartment in rear arm‐
re st 1 . #
Place the mobile phone as close tothe
centre of mat 2as possible wi th the display
fa cing up wards.
When the indicator lamp at the front of the
mobile phone sy stem lights up, the mobile
phone is being charge d. In addition, malfunc‐
tions during the mobile phone's charging
process are shown bythe indicator lamp
fl ashing thre e times.
% Obser vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 134). Fi
tting and removing the floormats &
WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's foot we ll
Objects in the driver's foot we ll may impede
pedal tr avel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road
saf ety of theve hicle. #
Stow all objects in theve hicle securely
so that they cannot getinto the driver's
fo ot we ll. 15 0
Seats and stowing

#
Alw aysfit th efloor mats securely and
as prescribed in order toensure that
th ere is alw ays suf ficient room forthe
pedals. #
Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one ano ther. Fi
tting floor mats #
Slide the cor responding seat backwards and
lay thefloor mat in thefo ot we ll such that it
fi ts. #
Press studs 1onto holders 2. #
Adjust the cor responding seat.
Re moving floormats #
Slide the cor responding seat backwards and
pull thefloor mat off holders 2. #
Adjust the cor responding seat. Seats and
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Wa
rnings If
Traf fic Sign Assi stdetects a cor responding sit‐
uation, a triangle will be projected onto thero ad
in thefo llowing situations at speeds of at least
30 km/h:
R You are driving in the opposite direction to
th e permissible direction of tr avel, e.g. on a
mo torw ay slip road.
R You are driving towa rds a stop sign without
re ducing your speed.
R You are driving towa rds a red traf fic light
wi thout reducing your speed. Obser
vethe sy stem limits of Traf fic Sign Assi st
( / page 247).
Notes If
Traf fic Sign Assi stdetects a roadwor kszone,
th e sy stem will pr ovide support as follo ws:
R A cor responding symbol will be projected
onto thero ad when you en ter a roadwor ks
zone.
R When you drive thro ugh a roadwor kszone,
guide lines will be projected onto thero ad
th at roughly mat chthe width of theve hicle.
The guide lines will be suppressed for a while
on tight bends. Obser
vethe sy stem limits of Traf fic Sign Assi st
( / page 247).
Switching the Intelligent Light Sy stem
on/off
Re quirements:
R The ignition is switched on.
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Lights
5 MULTIBEAM LED #
Activate or deacti vate Dynamic dipped beam. 15 8
Light and sight

This jeopardises
the operating and road
saf ety of theve hicle. #
Stow all objects in theve hicle securely
so that they cannot getinto the driver's
fo ot we ll. #
Alw aysfit th efloor mats securely and
as prescribed in order toensure that
th ere is alw ays suf ficient room forthe
pedals. #
Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one ano ther. &
WARNING Risk of accident due toincor‐
re ct foot we ar
Incor rect foot we ar includes, forex ample:
R shoes with plat form soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers #
Alw ayswe ar suitable foot we ar so that
yo u can operate the pedals safel y. &
WARNING Risk of accident if the ignition
is switched off while driving
If yo u swit choff the ignition while driving,
saf ety functions are restricted or no longer
av ailable.
Yo u will then need, forex ample, touse con‐
siderably more forc eto steer and brake. #
Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐
ing. &
DANG ER Risk of death caused by
ex haust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
ga ses such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
th ese exhaust gases is hazardous tohealth
and leads topoisoning. #
Never lea vethe engine or, if present,
th e auxiliary heating running in an
enclosed space wi thout suf ficient venti‐
lation. &
WARNING Risk of skidding and of an
accident due toshifting down on slippery
ro ad sur faces
If yo u shift down on slippery road sur faces to
inc rease the engine braking ef fect, the drive
wheels may lose traction. #
Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐
fa ces toinc rease the engine braking
ef fect. &
DANG ER Risk of fata l injury due topoi‐
sonous exhaust gases
If th eta ilpipe is bloc ked or suf ficient ventila‐
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter theve hi‐
cle. This is the case when theve hicle
becomes stuck in sn ow,fo rex ample. #
Keep theta ilpipe and the area around
th eve hicle free from snow when the
engine or thest ationary heater are run‐
ning. Driving and pa
rking 19 3

8
Vehicle in front
9 Speed limit
% Only route event 8"vehicle in front" will be
displa yed in drive program A.
Sy stem limits
If th e calculated route is adhered towhen route
guidance is active, ECO Assist will operate with
greater accuracy. The basic function is also
av ailable without active route guidance. Notall
information and traf fic situations can be fore‐
seen. The quality depends on the map data.
ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver is responsi‐
ble forke eping a safe dis tance from theve hicle
in front, forve hicle speed and for braking in
good time.
The sy stem may be impaired or may not function
in thefo llowing situations:
R Ifth ere is poor visibility, e.g. due toinsuf fi‐
cient illumination of thero ad, high lyvariable
shade conditions, rain, sno w,fog or heavy
spr ay.
R Ifth ere is glare, e.g. from oncoming traf fic,
di re ct sunlight or reflections. R
Ifth e windscreen is dirty in the area of the
multifunction camera, or if the camera is
mis ted up, damaged or co vered.
R Ifth e tra ffic signs are hard todetect, e.g. due
to dirt, snow or insuf ficient lighting, or
because they are co vered.
R Ifth e information in the navigation sy stem's
digital map is incor rect or out-of-da te.
R Ifth e signs are ambiguous, e.g. road signs in
ro adwor ksor in adjacent lanes. DY
NA MIC SELECT switch Fu
nction of theDY NA MIC SELECT button %
Depending on the engine and equipment,
th eve hicle has dif fere nt drive programs.
Use theDY NA MIC SELECT switch tochange
between thefo llowing drive programs.
The chosen drive program appears in the driver
displa y.
= Individual
R individual settings B
Sport+
R very sporty driving style with lo wered sus‐
pension
R emphasises theve hicle's ownov ersteering
and under steering characteristics for a more
active driving style
R only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
ro ad sur face and a clear stre tch of road
C Sport
R sporty driving style with lo wered suspension
R still sporty, but with an emphasis on stability
R allows th e sporty driver a more active driving
st yle
R only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
ro ad sur face and a clear stre tch of road
A Comfort
R com fortable and economical driving
R balance between traction and stability
R recommended for all road conditions Driving and parking
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&
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due toleaving children unat tended in the
ve hicle
If ch ildren are left unat tended in theve hicle,
th ey could, in pa rticular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be stru ck byoncoming traf‐
fi c.
R ope rate ve hicle equipment and become
trapped, forex ample.
In addition, thech ildren could also set the
ve hicle in motion by,fo rex ample:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the transmission position.
R starting theve hicle. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Keep theve hicle key out of there ach of
ch ildren. Use
the DIRECT SELECT le verto switch the
transmission position. The cur rent transmission
position is shown in the driver displa y. j
Park position
k Reversege ar i
Neut ral
h Drive position
En gaging reve rsege ar R #
Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT le ver upwards past thefirst
point of resis tance.
En gaging neutral N #
Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT le ver up or down tothefirst
point of resis tance.
% Toshift into neutral iwith the ignition on,
push the selector le ver up or down for sev‐
eral seconds tothefirs t point of resis tance.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will
allow youto mo vetheve hicle freel y,e.g. topush
it or tow it away.
Proceed as follo ws ifyo uwa ntthe automatic
transmission toremain in neutral i
i,even if
th e ignition is switched off or the driver's
door is opened: #
depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
i when theve hicle is at a standstill. 202
Driving and parking