2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SALOON LONG ECO mode

Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts
+ ENVIRONMENTAL
NOTEEnvironmental
dama gecaused bynot using recycled
re conditioned components Mercedes‑Benz
AGoffers recycled recondi‐
tioned components and pa rts with the same
qu ality as new parts. The same entitlement
from the implied warranty is valid as for new
parts. #
Recycled reconditioned components
and pa rts from Mercedes‑Benz AG.*
NO
TEImpairment of the operating ef fi‐
ciency of there stra int sy stems from
ins talling accessory parts or from repairs
or we lding Airbags and seat belt
tensioners, as well as
control units and sensors forth ere stra int
sy stems, may be ins talled in thefo llowing
areas of your vehicle:
R doors R
door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument clus ter
R centre console
R late ra lro of frame #
Do not ins tall accessory parts such as
audio sy stems in these areas. #
Do not car ryout repairs or welding. #
Have accesso ries retrofitted at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop. Yo
u could jeopardise the operating saf ety of your
ve hicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels as well
as accessories releva nt tosaf ety which ha venot
been appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz. Saf ety-re le‐
va nt sy stems, e.g. the brake sy stem, may mal‐
function. Only use Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts
or parts of equal qualit y.Only use tyres, wheels
and accessories that ha vebeen specifically
appr ovedfo ryo ur vehicle model. Mercedes-Benz
tests original parts and con ver‐
sion parts and accessories that ha vebeen spe‐
cifically appr ovedfo ryo ur vehicle model forth eir
re liability, saf ety and suitabilit y.Despite ongoing
ma rket resear ch, Mercedes-Benz is unable to
assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore
accepts no responsibility forth e use of such
parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they
ha ve been of ficially appr oved or independently
appr ovedby ate sting centre.
Cer tain parts are only of ficially appr ovedfor
ins tallation or modification if they comply wi th
legal requirements. All Mercedes-Benz Genuine‐
Pa rts meet the appr oval requ irements. The use
of non-appr oved parts may in validate theve hi‐
cle's general operating pe rmit.
This is the case in thefo llowing situations:
R theve hicle type is dif fere nt from that for
which theve hicle's general operating pe rmit
wa s granted.
R other road users could be endangered.
R theex haust gas or noise le velge ts wo rse. 22
General no tes

not inter
fere with the cor rect routing of To p
Te ther belt 4. Securing
thech ild restra int sy stem with the
seat belt Note
s onthe suitability of seats for attach‐
ing belt-secured child restra int sy stems
Re ar seats with out a belt airbag
We ight category 0: up to10 kg
Left/right rear seat U
Cent re rear seat 1
U
We ight category 0+: up to13 kg
Left/right rear seat U
Cent re rear seat 1
U
We ight category I: 9 to18 kg
Left/right rear seat U
Cent re rear seat 1
U We
ight category II: 15to25 kg
Left/right rear seat U
Cent re rear seat 1
U
We ight category III: 22 to36 kg
Left/right rear seat U
Cent re rear seat 1
U
1 Child restra int sy stems with a supporting brac ket
are not sui table forth is seat.
U Suitable forch ild restrai nt sy stems of the "Univer‐
sal" category in this we ight categor y. Re
ar seats with a belt airbag
We ight category 0: up to10 kg
Left/right rear seat X
We ight category 0+: up to13 kg
Left/right rear seat X
We ight category I: 9 to18 kg Left/right
rear seat X
We ight category II: 15to25 kg
Left/right rear seat
L1
We ight category III: 22 to36 kg
Left/right rear seat
L1
1 Only use the appr ovedch ild seats KIDFIX XP and
AMG KIDFIX XP.
X Not suitable forch ildren in this we ight categor y.
L Suitable for semi-universal child restrai nt sy stems
according totheta ble in "Recommended child
re strai nt sy stems", or if theve hicle and the seat are
lis ted in thech ild restra int sy stem manufacturer's
ve hicle model list. Ve
hicles with belt airbags: when securing a
ch ild in a child restra int sy stem on an outer rear
seat, it is essential toobser vethefo llowing
instructions: Occupant saf
ety69

L Suitable
for semi-universal child restra int sy stems
according totheta ble in "Recommended child
re stra int sy stems", or if theve hicle and the seat are
lis ted in thech ild restrai nt sy stem manufacturer's
ve hicle model list.
UF Suitable forfo rw ard-facing child restra int sy stems
of the "Universal" category in this we ight categor y. Securing
thech ild restra int sy stem with the
seat belt on there ar seat
When fitting a belt-secured child restra int
sy stem, obser vethefo llowing:
O Alw
ays comply with the manufacturer's
ins tallation and operating instructions for
th ech ild restra int sy stem used.
O Fo
r a child restra int sy stem in the "Univer‐
sal" or "Semi-Universal" categor y,make
sure that the sy stem has been appr oved for
th eve hicle seat.
Obser vethe no tes under "Suitability of
seats for attaching belt-secu redch ild
re stra int sy stems" (/ page 69). O
When using a
weight category 0/0+
baby car seat and a weight category I
re ar wa rd-facing child restra int sy stem
on a rear seat: adjustthe front seat so that
th e seat does not touch thech ild restra int
sy stem.
O When using a
weight category I forw ard-
fa cing child restra int sy stem: remo vethe
head restra int from there spective seat, if
possible.
Af terth ech ild restra int sy stem has been
re mo ved, replace the head restra ints again
immediately and adjust them cor rectly.
O The ba
ckrest of thefo rw ard-facing child
re stra int sy stem must, as far as possible, be
re sting on the seat backrest of there ar
seat.
O If
th e head restra int of thech ild seat cannot
be fully extended when it is ins talled in the
ve hicle, this will result in restrictions on the
maximum size setting forch ild restra int sys‐
te ms in weight category 2 or 3.
Contact with thero of when the head
re stra int is fully extended and lo cked in place will not
result in any restrictions on
use.
O The
child restra int sy stem must not be put
under stra in between thero of and the seat
cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat
cushion inclination accordingly.
O The
child restra int sy stem must not be put
under stra in by the head restra int. Adjust
th e head restra ints as appropriate.
O Make sure
that thech ild's feet do not touch
th e front seat. If necessar y,mo vethe front
seat slightly forw ards. #
Install thech ild restra int sy stem.
The entire base of thech ild restra int sy stem
must alw aysre st on the sitting sur face of the
re ar seat. #
Alw ays make sure that the shoulder belt
st ra p is cor rectly routed from the seat belt
outlet of theve hicle tothe shoulder belt
guide on thech ild restra int sy stem.
The shoulder belt stra p must be routed
fo rw ard from the seat belt outlet. Occupant saf
ety71

Extending or
retracting the rear-window
ro ller sunblind &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when extending or retracting thero ller
sunblind
Body parts may become trapped in thero ller
sunblind's range of mo vement. #
Ensure there are no body parts in the
ra nge of mo vement. #
If someone becomes trapped, briefly
press the button again.
The opening or closing process will
brief lybe stopped. The roller sunblind
will then return toits starting position. Extending or
retracting from the driver's
seat
* NO
TEDama gecaused byobjects Objects can cause
thero ller sunblind tomal‐
function. #
Do not store objects on there ar shelf. #
Ensure that thero ller sunblind can
mo vefreely. #
Press button 1.
% Depending on the model, button 1is loca‐
te d on the door control panel on the driver's
side. Extending or
retracting from the rear com‐
partment
* NO
TEDama gecaused byobjects Objects can cause
thero ller sunblind tomal‐
function. #
Do not store objects on there ar shelf. #
Ensure that thero ller sunblind can
mo vefreely. Opening and closing
103

R
The foot re st will mo veout from under the
front passenger seat.
R Ifav ailable, the leg rest will rise. #
Toresto rethest andard seat settings:
press button 1.
% You can use there ar-compartment child
saf ety lock todisable this function
(/ page 76). %
The leg rest will fold down if overloaded. If
th is is the case, fold up the leg rest and
engage it. Chauf
feur mode Information on
chauf feur mode &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toincor‐
re ctly adjus ted head restra ints
If head restra ints ha venot been adjus ted
cor rectly, there is an increased risk of injury
in the head and neck area, e.g. in theev ent
of an accident or sudden braking. #
Before driving off, make sure forev ery
ve hicle occupant that the cent reofthe
head restra int supports the back of the
head at about eye le vel. Ad
just the head restra int fore -and-aft position so
th at it is as close as possible tothe back of your
head. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death due to
objects under the co-driver seat
Objects trapped under the co-driver seat can
inter fere with the function of the automatic
co-driver airbag shutoff or damage the sys‐
te m. #
Do not store any objects under the co-
driver seat. #
When the co-driver seat is occupied,
make sure that no objects are trapped
under the co-driver seat. *
NO
TEDama getoobjects in the luggage
net of the front passenger foot we ll when
adjusting the front passenger seat tothe
ch auf feur position Objects in
the luggage net in the front
passenger foot we ll can become damaged
when the front passenger seat is adjus tedto
th ech auf feur position. #
Remo vethe objects from the luggage
net. Seats and
stowing 11 3

Overview of climate control sy
stems Note
s on climate control An interior air
filter in combination with the pre‐
fi lter in the engine compartment must alw ays be
used so that the air conditioning sy stem, pollu‐
tion le vel monitoring and the air filtration work
cor rectl y.Make sure that thefilter is ins talled
cor rectly and thefilter housing in the engine
compartment is closed cor rectly using the cap
and alw ays tightly sealed when in operation. Use
fi lters recommended and appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. Alw ays ha veservice workcar‐
ri ed out at a qualified specialist workshop. Overview of
the THERM OTRO NIC air condi‐
tioning control panel 1
s Increases thete mp erature
2 0 Switches the synchronisation function
on/off (/ page175)
3 Switches clima
tecontrol on/off
(/ page 173)
4 ¿ Switches the A/C function on/off
(/ page 174) 5
¬ Demists the windscreen
6 g Switches air-recirculation mode on/off
(/ page 175)
7 ¤ Switches there ar wind owheater
on/off
8 J Increases the air flow or switches on
climate contro l (/page 173)
9 r Reduces thete mp erature
A Ã Sets climate control toautomatic
mode, right (/ page174)
B ± Calls up the air conditioning menu
(/ page 174)
C Ã Sets clima tecontrol toautomatic
mode, left (/ page174)
D I Reduces the air flow or switches off cli‐
mate contro l(/ page 173) 17 2
Climate cont rol

Overview of
there ar operating unit 1
Sets air distribution tothe cent reand side
air vents in there ar passenger compart‐
ment, left
2 Sets thete mp erature in there ar passenger
compartment, left 3
Sets the air flow inthere ar passenger com‐
partment, left, or swit ches climate control
on/off (/ page174)
4 Switches climate control on/off
(/ page 174)
Switches residual heat on/off (/ page176)
5 Sets the air flow inthere ar passenger com‐
partment, right, or switches climate control
on/off (/ page174)
6 Sets thete mp erature in there ar passenger
compartment, right
7 Sets air distribution tothe cent reand side
air vents in there ar passenger compart‐
ment, right
8 Sets rear climate control toautomatic mode,
ri ght
9 Sets the air distribution totheright rear foot‐
we llve nts
A Synchronisation is acti vated (/ page175)
B Sets the air distribution tothere ar left foot‐
we llve nts
C Sets rear climate control toautomatic mode,
left The settings
forth e second rowof seats can be
configured via there ar operating unit, the multi‐
media sy stem (/ page175) or the MBUX rear
ta blet depending on theve hicle's equipment. Operating
the clima tecont rol sy stem Switching clima
tecont rol on/off Switching on climate control
#
Set the air flow toleve l 1 or higher via J
on the climate bar on the cent ral display
or #
Press Ã, s,ror±.
Switching off clima tecont rol #
Set the air flow toleve l 0 via Ionthe cli‐
mate bar on the cent ral display
or #
Press .
If climate control is switched off, the windo ws
may mist up more quickl y.Switch climate con‐
trol off only brie fly. Climate cont
rol17 3

Switching climate control on/off via
there ar
operating unit #
Toswitch on: press button 4.
or #
Set the air flow toleve l 1 or higher using but‐
to ns 3 and 5.
or #
Press buttons 2,6,8orC. #
Toswitch off: press button 4.
or #
Set the air flow toleve l 0 using buttons 3
and 5.
% Ifre ar climate control is swit ched off via but‐
to n4, OFF will be shown on there ar dis‐
pla y. Calling up
the air conditioning menu The air conditioning menu can be called up via
th
e air conditioning line. The air conditioning line
is alw ays shown on the lo wer edge of the cent ral
displa y. #
Select theClimate menu entryinthe air con‐
ditioning line.
The First row of seats menu is opened. Ac
tivating/deactivating the A/C function via
the multimedia sy stem Multimedia sy
stem:
4 Climate menu 5
First row of seats
Depending on theex tern al conditions, impr oved
cooling and dehumidi fication of the interior air
are suppor ted when the A/C function is activa‐
te d. #
Select A/C(A/C). Setting climate control
toautomatic mode In auto
matic mode, the set vehicle interior tem‐
perature is controlled auto matically and main‐
ta ined at a con stant le velby the air supply. #
Press AUTO onthe climate bar on the cent ral
displa y. %
You can inc rease or reduce the air flow by
pressing Konthe climate bar on the mul‐
timedia sy stem. #
Toswitch tomanual ope ration: switch off
au tomatic mode or adju stan aspect of air
distribution, e.g. P. Setting
the air distribution Multimedia sy
stem:
4 Climate menu #
Select First row of seats orSecond row of
seats. #
Toset the air distribution: select ¯,P
or O. #
Set the air flow.
% Several air distribution options can be selec‐
te d at the same time, forex ample toset the
climate control forth e windscreen and the
fo ot we lls simultaneousl y.Ho wever,at least
one zone is alw ays active.
The ¯ climate contro lfo rth e windscreen
can only be selected forth efirs t seat row. 174
Climate cont rol