2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SALOON LONG bonnet

R
frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road sur faces
R when the engine is of ten le ftidling for long
periods
R operation in particula rly dusty conditions
and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently
used
In these or similar operating conditions, ha vethe
interior air filter, engine air cleaner, engine oil
and oil filter etc. changed more frequent ly. The
tyres must be checked more frequently if the
ve hicle is operated under increased loads. Fur‐
th er information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop. Battery disconnection periods
The ASS
YST PLUS service inter val display can
calculate the service due date only when the
battery is connec ted. #
Display the service due date on the driver
display and no teit down before disconnect‐
ing the battery (/ page 347). Engine compartment
Ac
tive bonn et(pedestrian pr otection) Operation of
the active bonnet (pedestrian
pr otection)
In cer tain accident situations, the actuation of
th e active bonn etreduces therisk of injury to
pedestrians. The rear area of the bonn etis
ra ised byappr oximately 80 mm.
Af ter being triggered, the active bonn etremains
in thera ised position. Limited visibility due to
th era ised bonn etcannot be ruled out.
Af terth e active bonn ethas been actuated,
pedestrian pr otection may be limited.
Ha ve the full functionality of the active bonn et
re stored immediately in a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
If necessar y,adjust your seat position and drive
carefully toaqu alified specialist workshop. If a
safe continued journey is not possible, contact a
qu alified specialist workshop. Opening and closing
the bonnet &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriv‐
ing with the bonn etunlo cked
The bonn etmay open and block your vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the
engine bonn etis loc ked. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
when opening and closing the bonn et
The bonnet may suddenly drop into the end
position.
There is a risk of injury for an yone in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. #
Do not open or close the bonn etifth ere
is a person in the bonn et's range of
mo vement. 348
Maintenance and care

Opening
the bonnet #
Pull on handle 1twice.
The bonnet will be released and open
slight ly. #
Then lift the bonn etby hand. Closing
the bonnet
* NO
TEDama getothe bonn et If
th e bonn etis closed manuall y,there is a
ri sk of dents. #
Do not close the bonn etmanually. #
Lowe rth e bonn etto a height of around
20 cm and then allow it tofall, applying a lit‐
tle forc e as you let it go. #
Ifth e bonn etcan still be lif ted slightl y,open
th e bonn etagain and close it with a little
more forc e until it engages cor rectly. Engine oil
Che
cking the engine oil le vel with the driver
display
Re quirements:
R The engine has been warmed up.
R The vehicle is par ked on a le vel sur face.
R The engine is running at idle speed.
R The bonnet is closed. The engine oil le
vel is de term ined during driving.
De term ining the engine oil le vel can take up to
30 minutes with a normal driving style and even
longer with an active driving style.
Driver display: 4 Service
The engine oil le vel is shown.
One of thefo llowing messages will appear on
th e driver display:
R Engine oil level Measuring now… : measure‐
ment of the oil le vel is not yet possible. #
Repeat there qu est af ter a maximum of
30 minutes' driving.
R Engine oil level OK andthe bar display for
indicating the oil le vel on the driver display is
green and is between "min" and "max": the
oil le vel is cor rect.
R Engine oil level Top up 1,0 l andthe bar dis‐
play for indicating the oil le vel on the driver
display is yellow and is below "min": #
Add 1 l of engine oil. 350
Maintenance and care

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Ù Rear axle steering Malfunc-
tion Stop immediately *T
herear axle steering is malfunctioning.
The rear axle has no steering capability.
The steering wheel may tilt considerably when you drive in a stra ight line.
Depending on thesteering wheel's tilting position, thesteering wheel will also vibrate and a continuous warning
to ne will sound. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
When stopping, bear the enlar gedve hicle width in mind.
Snow chain mode Maxi-
mum speed exceeded *T
he maximum permissible speed for snow chain mode has been exceeded. #
Drive more slowl y.
Active bonnet malfunction
See Owner's Manual *T
he active bonnet (pedestrian pr otection) is malfunctioning or inoperative af ter having already been triggered. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 507

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
C *A
t least one door is open. #
Close all doors.
M *T
he bonnet is open. &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriving with the bonn etunlo cked
The bonn etmay open and block your vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonn etis loc ked. #
Stop theve hicle immediately, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Close the bonn et.
N *T
he boot lid is open. &
DANG ER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the
ve hicle interior if the boot lid is open when the engine is running, especially if theve hicle is in motion. #
Alw ays switch off the engine before opening the boot lid. #
Never drive with the boot lid open. 508
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

:
Switch off lights ........................... 499
: Switch on headlamps................... 499
# Switch on the engine tocharge
th e12 V battery .................................... 539
Ø Top up AdBlue Emergency op.
in XXX km See Owner's Manual............ 545
+ Top up coolant See Owner ’s
Manual................................................... 51 0
¥ Top up washer fluid ...................... 509
ï Trailer coupling in motion .............503
! Turn on the ignition torelease
th e parking brake..................................5 20
d Vehicle is operational Switch
off ignition before exiting..................... .503
É Vehicle rising Please wait............ .532
h Warning tyre defect..................... .543
h Wheel sensor(s) missing.............. 542
Ø XX,X l Top up AdBlue Emerg.
op.: max. XXX km/h Start not poss.
in XXX km .............................................. 545Ø
XX,X l Top up AdBlue Ignition
ON, wait 60s, or engine start not
possible ................................................ .546
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........527
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stinope rative ...... 527
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stnot available
when towing a trailer See Owner's
Manual .................................................. 527
Ac tive bonnet malfunction See Own‐
er's Manual........................................... 507
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions cur‐
re ntly limited See Owner's Manual ........ 536
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions limited
See Owner's Manual............................. 537
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stavailable again ...5 24
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........523
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stinope rative ......... 524 Ac
tive Emergency Stop Assist cur‐
re ntly una vailable See Owner's Man‐
ual......................................................... 525
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist inop‐
erative................................................... 525
Ac tive Lane Change Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........526
Ac tive Lane Change Assi stinope ra‐
tive........................................................ 526
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........527
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist inopera‐
tive........................................................ 528
Ac tive Parking Assist and
PA RKTRONIC inoperati veSee Own‐
er's Manual........................................... 533
Ac tive Steering Assist cur rently
una vailable due tomultiple emer‐
ge ncy stops...........................................5 25 Index
577

E
E10 .............................................................. 481
Easy entry feature
Fu nction/no tes..................................... 12 9
Setting................................................... 13 0
Easy exitfeature
Fu nction/no tes..................................... 12 9
Setting................................................... 13 0
EAS Y-PA CK boot box
Ad justing the height toany position...... 14 0
Car e...................................................... 358
In stalling/removing.............................. .141
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion)
Function/no tes..................................... 224
ECO Assi st
Fu nction/no tes..................................... 19 8
ECO display Function................................................ 197
ECO start/s top function
Au tomatic engine start.......................... 19 6
Au tomatic engine stop...........................1 96
Operation.............................................. 19 6Switching off/on...................................
197
Electric pa rking brake
Applying automaticall y........................... 215
App lying/ releasing manuall y................. 217
Emergency braking................................ 217
Re leasing automaticall y......................... 216
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility Declaration of conformity........................ 25
Electronic Stability Prog ram
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
Emer gency
Fire extinguisher.................................... 362
Fir st-aid kit (so ftsided).......................... 361
Overview of the help functions................ 18
Re moving thewa rning triangle.............. 361
Saf etyve st............................................ 360
Setting up thewa rning triangle............. .361
Emer gency braking .................................... 217
Emer gency braking
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem) Emer
gency call
see Mercedes-Benz emer gency call sy stem
Emer gency engine start ............................ 378
Emer gency key
Inserting/removing.................................79
Locking/unlocking the doors.................. 85
Un locking the boot lid............................. 92
Emer gency operation mode
St arting theve hicle...............................1 89
Emer gency spare wheel
No tes....................................................3 96
Engine ECO start/ stop function........................ 19 6
Engine number...................................... 478
St arting (eme rgency operation mode).. .189
St arting (Remo teOnline).......................1 90
St arting (s tart/s top button).................. 189
St arting assis tance................................ 372
Switching off (s tart/s top button)...........2 12
Engine bonnet Function (active bonnet)........................ 348
Opening/closing................................... 348 Index
581

Declaration of conformity (wireless
ve
hicle components)...............................26
EQ Boo sttech nology............................... 24
Information.............................................. 24
Optimised acceleration Activating.............................................. 19 2
Outside mir rors
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic)................ 16 9
Au tomatic mir rorfo lding function......... .170
Au tomatic preselection (MBUX Inte‐
ri or Assis tant)........................................ 305
Fo lding in/out...................................... .168
Operating the memory function.............1 31
Pa rking position..................................... 16 9
Setting................................................... 16 8
Overhead control panel Overview..................................................12
Owner's Manual Vehicle equipment................................... 23
Owner's Manual (digital)............................ 20 P
Pa int code.................................................. 478Pa
intwork (cleaning instructions) ...........355
Pa nel heating
Setting................................................... 12 6
Pa norama sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Pa rk position
Inserting................................................ 203
Selecting au tomatical ly......................... 203
Pa rking
see Electric parking brake
Pa rking aid
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC
Ac tivating.............................................. 270
Ad justing warning tones........................ 271
Deactivating.......................................... 270
Fu nction................................................ 267
Sy stem limitations................................. 267
Pa rking assistance sy stems
see Active Parking Assist
Pa rking brake
see Electric parking brake
Pa rking lights............................................ .152 Pa
rking position
Outside mir rors..................................... 16 9
St oring the position of the passenger
outside mir ror using reve rsege ar.......... 17 0
Pa rking up.................................................. 218
PA SSENGER AIR BAGstatus display
see Automatic front passenger front
airbag shutoff
Pe destrian pr otection
see Active bonnet (pedestrian pr otection)
Pe rfume
see Fragrance sy stem
Pe rfume vial
see Fragrance sy stem
Pe riod out of use
Ac tivating/deactivating standby mode. .219
St andby mode function.......................... 219
Pe rm issible axle load ................................ 478
Pe rm itted towing me thods...................... .374
Pe trol .......................................................... 481
Pe ts in the vehicle ....................................... 76
Plastic trim (Care)..................................... 358 590
Index