2021 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SALOON LONG light

wheel ar
ches when theve hicle is being
lo we red. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of becoming trapped due
to theve hicle lo wering
V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h AIRMA
h AIRMATIC or lev
TIC or lev el contr
el control:
ol:when
yo u unload luggage or lea vetheve hicle, the
ve hicle /rst rises slightly and then returns to
th e set le vel shortly aTer wards.
Yo u or an yone else in the vicinity of the wheel
ar ch es or the underbody could thus become
trapped.
The vehicle can also be lo wered aTer being
loc ked. #
When leaving theve hicle, make sure that
nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel
ar ch es or the underbody. *
N NOOTE
TE Damage due tovehicle lo wering Pa
rts of the body could be damaged when the
ve hicle is lo wered. #
Make sure that there are no obstacles
such as kerbs underneath or in the
immediate vicinity of the body when the
ve hicle is being lo wered. R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The vehicle has been star ted.
R The vehicle is not moving faster than
60 km/h.
R When the trailer soc ket is contacted (trailer/
bicycle rack ):th eve hicle is not moving faster
th an 30 km/h.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
ß 5
y
R
R aising t
aising t he v
he vehicle
ehicle #
Select t.
The indicator lamp lights up continuousl y.
The vehicle is raised too.-road le vel +1.
Yo ur selection is sa ved. O.- road le vel+1 set
re mains stored even aTer theve hicle has been
switched o.. The
vehicle is lo wered again in thefo llowing situa-
tions:
R When driving faster than 80 km/h.
R When driving brie0y between 60 km/h and
80 km/h.
R ATer selecting a di.erent drive prog ram using
th eDY NAMIC SELECT switch.
In this case, theve hicle is adjusted tothe
height of the active drive prog ram.
R When the trailer soc ket is contacted (trailer/
bicycle rack ):th eve hicle is moving faster than
30 km/h.
Low Low er
ering t
ing t he v
he vehicle
ehicle #
Select t.
The indicator lamp goes out.
The vehicle is adjusted tothe height of the
active drive prog ram.
% Inthe Sport drive prog ram, only the normal
ve hicle le vel is possible when the trailer
soc ket is contacted (trailer/bicycle rack ). Driving and parking
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Wi
de-angle view Tr
ailer view
1 Yellow guide line, locating aid
2 Red guide line at a distance of appr oximately
0.3 m from the ball head of the trailer hitch
3 Ball head of the trailer hitch Syst
Syst
em limits
em limits
If th e system is not ready for operation, theSys-
tem inoperative message appears in the central
displa y.
The reve rsing camera will not function or will only
partially function in thefo llowing situations:
R You are driving forw ards at a speed greater
th an appr oximately 16 km/h.
R The boot lid is open.
R The weather conditions are poor, e.g. heavy
ra in, sno w,fog, storm or spr ay.
R The light conditions are poo r,e.g. at night or if
light is shining into the camera.
R The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or misted
up. Obser vethe no tes on cleaning there ve rs-
ing camera (/ page 433).
R The camera or rear of your vehicle is dam-
aged. In this case, ha vethe camera and its
position and setting checked at a quali/ed
specialist workshop.
R The de tection range is limited byadditional
ve hicle attachments at there ar, such as a
licence plate brac ket or bicycle rack. Driving and parking
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Also obser
vethe information on vehicle senso rs
and cameras (/ page 267).
% Do not use there ve rsing camera in these
types of situations. You could otherwise injure
ot hers or collide with objects when parking
th eve hicle.
% The cont rast of the display may be impaired
by direct sunlight or by other light sources,
e.g. when driving out of a garage . In this case,
pay particular attention.
% Have the display repaired or replaced if, for
ex ample, pixel er rors considerably restrict its
use. 360° Came
ra
360° Camera F
F
unction of t
unction of t he 360° Camera
he 360° Camera
The 360° Camera is a system that consists of
fo ur cameras which co verth e immediate sur-
ro undings of theve hicle. The cameras assist you
when you are parking, forex ample, or at exits with
re duced visibility.
If yo u ha veactivated the function, the image from
th ere ve rsing camera is automatically displa yed in th
e central display when reve rsege ar is selected
(/ page 317).
The 360° Camera includes thefo llowing cameras
and evaluates their images:
R Reversing camera
R Front camera
R Two side cameras in the outside mir rors
The cameras are only an aid and may sh owa dis-
to rted view of obstacles, show them incor rectly or
not show them at all. They are not a substitute for
yo ur attention tothe sur roundings. The responsi-
bility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains
with you. Make sure that there are no persons,
animals or objects etc., in the manoeuvring area
while manoeuvring and parking. Menu
ov
Menu overervie
vie w
wCamera views 1
Menu Parking Assistance
2 Top view with image from the front camera
3 Top view with image from there ve rsing cam-
era
4 3D vie w,leT-hand side of theve hicle
5 3D vie w,right-hand side of theve hicle
6 3D auto view 312
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R
The weather conditions are poor, e.g. heavy
ra in, sno w,fog, storm or spr ay.
R The light conditions are poo r,e.g. at night or if
light is shining into the camera.
R The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or misted
up.
R If cameras or vehicle components in which the
cameras are /tted are damaged. In this event,
ha ve the cameras, their positions and their
setting checked at a quali/ed specialist work-
shop.
% Do not use the 360° Camera under such cir-
cumstances. You could otherwise injure oth-
ers or collide with objects when parking the
ve hicle.
Fo rte ch nical reasons, the standard height of the
ve hicle may be altered if theve hicle is car rying a
heavy load and can result in inaccu racies in the
guide lines and in the display of thege nerated
ima ges.
The /eld of vision and other functions of the cam-
era system may be restric ted due toadditional
attachments on theve hicle (e.g. licence plate
brac ket, bicycle rack ). %
The contrast of the display may be impaired
by abrupt, direct sunlight or by other light
sources, e.g. when driving out of a garage . In
th is case, pay particular attention.
% Have the display repaired or replaced if, for
ex ample, pixel er rors considerably restrict its
use.
See the no tes on cleaning the 360° Camera
(/ page 433). Calling up t Calling up t
he 360° Camer
he 360° Camer a view
a views using t
s using t he but-
he but-
t
t on
on #
Press button 1. #
Select theCamera views menu. #
Inthe multimedia system, select the desired
view (/ page 312). 316
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R
Pedest rians or animals approaching theve hi-
cle from the side.
R Objects placed next totheve hicle.
Obs tacles on the sides are not shown in thefo l-
lowing situations, forex ample:
R You park theve hicle and switch it o..
R You open the doors.
ATer the engine is restar ted, obstacles must be
de tected again bydriving past them before a new
wa rning can be issued.
Also obser vethe system limits of thefo llowing
systems:
R Reversing camera (/ page 310)
R 360° Camera (/ page 312)
Obser vethe information on vehicle senso rsand
cameras; the system otherwise cann otfunction
proper ly (/ page 267).
V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h tr
h trailer hitc
ailer hitc h:
h:Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC is deactivated forth ere ar zone
when you establish an electrical connection
between your vehicle and a trailer. Pr
Pr
oblems wit
oblems wit h P
h Par
arking Assis
king Assis t P
t PARK
ARK TR
TRONIC
ONIC
If th ePa rking Assist PARKTRONIC display lights
up redfo r appr oximately thre e seconds then goes
out, and theé symbol appears in the driver's
displa y,the system may ha vebeen deactivated
due tosignal inter fere nce. Start theve hicle again
and check if Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is work-
ing at a di.erent location.
If a warning tone also sounds, it may be due to
one of thefo llowing causes:
R The sensor The sensor s ar
s are dir
e dir ty
ty:
:clean the sensors and
obser vethe no tes on care of vehicle parts
(/ page 433).
R P
Par
ar king Assis
king Assis t P
t PARK
ARK TR
TRONIC has been deacti-
ONIC has been deacti-
v
v at
at ed due t
ed due t o a malfunction:
o a malfunction: restart theve hi-
cle. If the problem persists, consult a quali/ed
specialist workshop. A
A
ctiv
ctiv ating/deactiv
ating/deactiv ating P
ating Par
arking Assist
king Assist
P
P ARK
ARK TR
TRONIC
ONIC
* NO
NOTE
TERisk of an accident from objects at
close range Pa
rking Assist PARKTRONIC may not de tect
cer tain objects at close range. #
When parking or manoeuvring theve hi-
cle, pay particular attention toany
objects which are abo veor below the
senso rs, e.g. 0o werpots or dr awbars.
The vehicle or other objects could other-
wise be damaged. R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The camera menu is open.
R Or: Active Parking Assist is active.
R Or: thePA RKTRONIC pop-up wind owappears. #
Press =inthe central displa y.
If th e indicator lamp is lit, Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC is active. If the indicator lamp is not
lit or theé symbol appears in the inst rument
cluster, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not active. 320
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parking spaces are located. These are
then shown
in the central displa y.
When Active Parking Assist is activated, the turn
signal indicators are activated based on the calcu-
lated path of your vehicle. When you are entering
or exiting a parking space, the procedure is assis-
te dby acceleration, braking, steering and gear
ch anges.
To start the parking procedure, press thec
button (/ page 323).
Ac tive Parking Assist will be cancelled in thefo l-
lowing situations:
R You deactivate Parking Assist PARKTRONIC.
R You press thec button again.
R You begin steering.
R You engage transmission position j.
R ESP ®
inter venes.
R You open the driver's door.
Syst
Syst em limits
em limits
If th eex terior lighting is malfunctioning, Active
Pa rking Assist is not available. Also obser
vethe system limits of thefo llowing
systems:
R Reversing camera (/ page 310)
R 360° Camera (/ page 312)
Objects located abo veor below the de tection
ra nge of Active Parking Assist, such as overhang-
ing loads, overhangs or loading ramp s of goods
ve hicles or the borders of parking spaces, are not
de tected during measurement of the parking
space. These are also then not take n into account
when calculating the parking procedure. In some
circumstances, Active Parking Assist may there-
fo re guide you into the parking space prematurely
or brake too late.
Cer tain environmental conditions, such as sno w-
fa ll or heavy rain, may lead toa parking space
being measured inaccuratel y.Pa rking spaces that
are partial lyoccupied bytrailer dr awbars might
not be identi/ed as such or be measured incor-
re ctl y.Only use Active Parking Assist on le vel,
high-g rip gr ound. &
W WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due toobjects
located abo veor below the de tection
ra nge of Active Parking Assist
If th ere are objects abo veor below the de tec-
tion range, thefo llowing situations may arise:
R Active Parking Assist may steer too ear ly.
R The vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects.
There is a danger of collision! #
Inthese situations, do not use Active
Pa rking Assist. Ac
tive Parking Assist can also display unsuitable
parking spaces, e.g. parking spaces in which
parking is not permitted or parking spaces on
unsuitable sur faces.
Do not use Active Parking Assist in thefo llowing
situations:
R Inextreme weather conditions such as ice,
pac ked snow or in heavy rain.
R When transporting a load that pr otru des
be yond theve hicle. 322 322
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P
P
ausing A
ausing A ctiv
ctive P
e Par
arking Assist
king Assist
Yo u can inter rupt the parking or exiting procedure
of Active Parking Assist byper form ing one of the
fo llowing actions, forex ample: #
depressing the brake pedal #
opening the front passenger door, a rear door,
th e boot or the bonnet #
applying the electric parking brake or activat-
ing the HOLD function #
T
To r
o r esume t
esume t he par
he parking or e
king or e xiting pr
xiting procedur
ocedure:
e:
ge ntly dep ress the accelerator pedal.
% Ifth e electric parking brake was applied
before Active Parking Assist was activated,
depress the accelerator pedal lightly tostart
th e parking or exiting procedure.
Check the area around your vehicle again before
re suming a paused parking procedure. Make sure
th at persons, animals or objects are no longe r in
th e manoeuvring range. Also obser vethe system
limitations of Active Parking Assist. A
A
ut
ut omatic br
omatic br aking function of A
aking function of A ctiv
ctive P
e Par
arking
king
Assist
Assist
Pe rsons or objects de tected in the manoeuvring
ra nge could cause theve hicle tobrake sharply
and inter rupt the parking or exiting procedure.
The vehicle will then be held at a standstill. If you
depress the accelerator pedal, the parking or exit-
ing procedure is resumed.
Check the area around your vehicle again before
re suming the parking or exiting procedure. Make
sure that persons, animals or objects are no lon-
ge r in the manoeuvring range. Also obser vethe
system limi tations of Active Parking Assist. R R
emot
emot e P
e Par
arking Assist
king Assist F
F
unction of R
unction of R emot
emote P
e Par
arking Assist
king Assist
% Remo teParking Assist is an additional func-
tion of Active Parking Assist. Comply with
local tra1c la wsand regulations when using
Re mo teParking Assist on public roads.
If it is requ ired toturn the wheels towa rdthe
ke rb, you cannot use Remo teParking Assist. Please no
tethat you can only use Remo te
Pa rking Assist if you ha veava lid driving
licence and are in a /t state todrive.
Re mo teParking Assist par ksyour vehicle or exits
th e parking space while you are outside of your
ve hicle. You can monitor the manoeuvring and
parking procedure on your mobile phone.
Wi th Remo teParking Assist, you can car ryout all
th e parking procedures of Active Parking Assist.
Yo u can also position theve hicle directly in front
of a garage or a driv eway entrance and then use
Re mo teParking Assist toenter or exit a parking
space.
Re mo teParking Assist manages pulling away,
braking and steering. While Remo teParking Assist
is active, theve hicle is loc ked.
Re mo teParking Assist is only an aid. It is not a
substitute foryo ur attention tothe sur roundings.
The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and par k-
ing remains with you. Inter rupt or term inate the
parking procedure if necessar y.Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
manoeuv ring range. Make sure toalso pay atten-
tion toother vehicles. 326 326
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R
Perm issible rear axle load of theto wing vehi-
cle
R Perm issible gross weight of theto wing vehicle
R Perm issible gross weight of the trailer
R Maximum permissible speed of the trailer
Ensure thefo llowing before starting a journe y:
R The tyre pressure on there ar axle of theto w-
ing vehicle is set for a maximum load
R The lighting of the connected trailer is opera-
tional
In theev ent of increased rear axle load, the car/
trailer combination must not exceed a maximum
speed of 100 km/h forre asons conce rning the
operating permit. This also applies in countries in
which the permissible maximum speed for car/
trailer combinations is abo ve100 km/h. Ext Ext
ending and re
ending and retr
tracting t
acting t he ball nec
he ball nec k full
k fully electr
y electr i-
i-
cally
cally &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due tothe ball
neck not being engaged
If th e ball neck is not engaged, the trailer may
come loose. #
Make sure that the ball neck securely
engages and loc ksinto place. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage tothe all-electric trailer
hitch due toadditional pressure The all-elect
ric trailer hitch could be mechani-
cally damaged byapplying additional pressure
when the ball neck is being extended or
re tracted. #
Do not make the ball neck extend/
re tract faster byapplying additional pres-
sure. *
N
NOOTE
TE Increased risk of damage toprop-
erty due tofolded-out ball neck #
When the trailer is not coupled or the
bicycle rack is attached, fold in the ball
neck or, in the case of a fully electric
trailer hitch, retract the ball nec k. *
N
NO
OTE
TE Damage totheve hicle due toincor-
re ct use of the trailer hitch When a trailer hitch is used
toreco ver a vehi-
cle, theve hicle may be damaged in the proc-
ess. #
Use the trailer hitch only for pulling a
trailer or attaching appr oved car rier sys-
te ms (e.g. a bicycle rack ). R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
R The swivel range is clear.
R The trailer cables or ada pter plugs ha vebeen
re mo ved. Driving and parking
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