2021 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SALOON LONG warning

%
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically
activated when theve hicle is star ted.
Alternativel y,Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC can be
activated or deactivated in thequ ick access
menu.
Se Se tting t
tting t he w
he war
arning t
ning t ones of P
ones of P ar
arking Assist
king Assist
P
P ARK
ARK TR
TRONIC
ONIC
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Parking
Se
Se tting t
tting t he v
he volume or pitc
olume or pitc h of t
h of the w
he war
arning t
ning t ones
ones #
Set the desired le vel under Volume orTone
pitch.
A
A ctiv
ctiv ating/deactiv
ating/deactiv ating audio f
ating audio fadeout
adeout #
Select Audio fadeout .
The volume of the cur rently playing media
sou rce is reduced during a Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC warning tone.
or #
Activate or deactivate Audio fadeout in trans.
position R.
The volume of the cur rently playing media
sou rce is reduced when reve rsege ar is
engaged.
Se Se tting t
tting t he time of t
he time of t he w
he war
arnings
nings #
Select Time of warning. #
Set the time forth ewa rning. A
A
ctiv
ctiv e P
e Par
arking Assist
king Assist F
F
unction of A
unction of A ctiv
ctive P
e Par
arking Assist
king Assist
Ac tive Parking Assist is an electronic parking
assistance system, which uses ultrasound with
th e assistance of there ve rsing camera and 360°
Camera. When you are driving forw ards up to
appr oximately 35 km/h, the system automatically
measures parking spaces on bo thsides of the
ve hicle.
Ac tive Parking Assist o.ers thefo llowing func-
tions:
Ve hicles with reve rsing camera
R Parking in parking spaces parallel tothero ad R
Reversing into parking spaces perpendicular
to thero ad
Ve hicles with 360° Camera
R Parking in parking spaces parallel tothero ad
R Parking in parking spaces perpendicular tothe
ro ad (optionally either forw ards or reve rse)
R Parking in parking spaces that can only be
de tected as such due tomarkings (for exam-
ple at thero adside)
R Exiting a parking space parallel tothero ad
R Exiting a parking space perpendicular tothe
ro ad (optionally either leT or right)
Ac tive Parking Assist is only an aid. It is not a sub-
stitute foryo ur attention tothe sur roundings. The
re sponsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking
re mains with you. Make sure that no persons, ani-
mals or objects etc. are in the manoeuvring
ra nge.
If Ac tive Parking Assist is available, theÇ mes-
sage appears in the driver's displa y.When the
system de tects parking spaces, Èappears.
The ar rows show on which side of thero ad free Driving and parking
321 321

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
Driving and parking

Syst
Syst
em limits
em limits
If th e system de tects a malfunction or a system
limit during the manoeuvring or parking proce-
dure, the procedure will be cancelled:
R The vehicle is brought toa standstill.
R Transmission position jis selected and the
electric parking brake is applied automaticall y.
R The vehicle is switched o..
R The vehicle remains loc ked.
If th e parking manoeuvre is cancelled, a cor re-
sponding message is displa yed on the mobile
phone.
Depending on the situation, you can then take
cont rol of the procedure, manoeuvre theve hicle
back tothe starting position or manually take con-
trol of theve hicle.
The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply
(/ page 321).
Cer tain environmental conditions, such as sno w-
fa ll or heavy rain, may lead toa parking space
being measured inaccurately or toconnection
problems with the mobile phone. Only use
Re mo teParking Assist on le vel, high-g rip gr ound. During
the parking procedure, you should not
stand more than appr ox. 3.0 m away from the
ve hicle. Atgre ater dis tances, the procedure will
be inter rupted and a cor responding message will
be displ ayed on the mobile phone. If you mo ve
closer totheve hicle, you will be able tocontinue
th e procedure.
Oper Oper ating R
ating R emot
emote P
e Par
arking Assist
king Assist
R
R eq
equir uir ements:
ements:
Fo rth eRe mo teParking Assist function, you
re qu ire a mobile phone and the cur rent Remo te
Pa rking Assist App foryo ur vehicle type.
% A list of compatible mobile phones can be
found at: https://www.mercedes-benz-
mobile.com/
The following operating systems are suppor ted:
R Android™
R Apple ®
iOS &
W WARNING
ARNING Danger due toinsu1cient view
of theve hicle sur roundings
If yo u manoeuvre, park or exit a parking space
with theve hicle using Remo teParking Assist,
obser vethefo llowing: #
Make sure that you ha vethe best view
possible of theve hicle and theve hicle's
sur roundings. #
Make sure that no persons, animals or
objects are in the path of your vehicle. #
Make sure that you maintain a suitable
distance totheve hicle and that nei ther
yo u nor other road users could be
endangered. #
Beawa reoftheve hicle's sur roundings at
all times and identify possible dangers. #
If necessar y,cancel the parking proce-
dure. No persons or pets are permitted
toremain in the
ve hicle during the parking procedure. Obser vethe
system limits at all times. If necessar y,cancel the Driving and parking
327
327

%
Alternati vely,yo u can begin parking with
Ac tive Parking Assist (/ page 323) and con-
tinue with theRe mo teParking Assist from any
ve hicle position. Todo this, stop theve hicle
during the parking procedure and select
transmission position j.#
Switch o. theve hicle and exit it with thekey.
S
S t
tar
ar ting t
ting t he par
he par king pr
king pr ocedur
ocedur e wit
e without selecting
hout selecting
in adv
in adv ance
ance #
Stop theve hicle and select transmission posi-
tion j. #
Switch o. theve hicle and exit it with thekey.
S
S t
tar
ar ting t
ting t he par
he par king pr
king pr ocedur
ocedur e while outside t
e while outside t he
he
v
v ehicle
ehicle #
Unlock theve hicle.
Carr
Carr ying out a par
ying out a par king pr
king procedur
ocedur e wit
e with R
h Remo te
emo te
P
P ar
ar king Assist
king Assist
% Keep theve hicle key with you during the par k-
ing procedure. You can cancel the parking
procedure and bring theve hicle toa standstill
by pressing a button on thekey. %
On completion of the parking procedure, the
ve hicle is loc ked.
If yo u ha vestar tedth e parking procedure as
described abo ve,th eve hicle is ready toconnect
to your mobile phone for a limited time. #
Start theRe mo teParking Assist App on the
mobile phone and connect totheve hicle. #
Follow the inst ructions of theRe mo teParking
Assist App.
% The turn signal indicator is automatically
switched on when starting parking and
switched o. when it is comple ted.
% Ifth e connection between theve hicle and the
mobile phone is inter rupted while a parking
manoeuvre is being per form ed, the manoeu-
vre can be continued if the connection is re-
established within a short time. &
W WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due tovehicle
swinging out while parking or pulling out
of a parking space
While parking or pulling out of a parking
space, theve hicle swings out and can drive
onto areas of the oncoming lane.
This could cause youto collide with objects or
ot her road users. #
Pay attention toobjects and other road
users. #
Where necessar y,stop theve hicle or
cancel the parking procedure with
Re mo teParking Assist. #
ATer ending the parking procedure, ensure
th at all vehicle doors, wind ows and the boot
are closed. Secure theve hicle against rolling
awa y.
Cancelling t Cancelling t he par
he parking pr
king pr ocedure
ocedure
Yo u can cancel the parking procedure of Remo te
Pa rking Assist at any time and bring theve hicle to
a standstill. Driving and parking
329
329

%
If Drive AwayAssist is not available, the same
symbol appears in grey . If theCamera & park-
ing menu is not open in the central displa y,
th e symbol and pop-up of Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC bo thappear.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a substi-
tute foryo ur attention tothe sur roundings. The
re sponsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking
re mains with you. Make sure that no persons, ani-
mals or objects etc. are in the manoeuvring
ra nge. &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of accident caused bylimi-
te d de tection per form ance of Drive Away
Assist
Drive Away Assist cannot alw ays clear lyiden-
tify objects and tra1c situations. #
Always pay careful attention tothe tra1c
situation; do not relyon Drive Away
Assist alone. #
Be prepare dto brake or swer veas nec-
essar y,prov ided the tra1c situation per-
mits and that it is safe totake evasive
action. Syst
Syst
em limits
em limits
The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply
(/ page 321).
On uphill gradients, the per form ance of Drive
Away Assist is restric ted.
If transport equipment is secured tothe trailer
hitch, such as a trailer or bicycle rack , Drive Away
Assist is not available when you are reve rsing.
F
F unction of cr
unction of cr oss
osstr
tra1c
a1c w
war
ar ning
ning
The cross tra1c warning can warnyou of crossing
tra1c when you are exiting a parking space. The
ra dar sensors in the bumper also monitor the area
adjacent totheve hicle.
The cross tra1c warning is active under thefo l-
lowing conditions:
R Warning for crossing traffic behind: theve hi-
cle is driving in reve rse at a speed slo werth an
appr ox. 10 km/h. R
Warning for crossing traffic ahead: theve hi-
cle is driving forw ards at a speed slo werth an
appr ox. 10 km/h and the camera image is
shown in the central display (/ page 316).
The Warning for crossing traffic ahead can be
deactivated or activated in theManoeuvring
assistance menu.
Depending on the countr y,theWarning for cross-
ing traffic behind can also be deactivated or acti-
va ted (/ page 333).
If a critical situation is de tected, thefo llowing
symbol appears in red in the selected view in the
Camera & parking menu: Warning for crossing traffic behind:
theve hicle
can be automatically braked if cross tra1c is
de tected. Driving and parking
331 331

%
Ifth e cross tra1c warning is not available, the
L symbol appears in grey . If theCamera
& parking menu is not opened in the central
displa y,the symbol and pop-up of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC bo thappear.
The cross tra1c warning is only an aid and not a
substitute foryo ur attention tothe sur roundings.
The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and par k-
ing remains with you. Make sure that no persons,
animals or objects etc. are in the manoeuvring
ra nge. &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of accident caused bylimi-
te d de tection per form ance of the cross
tra1c warning
The cross tra1c warning cannot alw ays clear ly
identify objects and tra1c situations. #
Always pay careful attention tothe tra1c
situation; do not relyonthe cross tra1c
wa rning alone. #
Be prepared tobrake or swer veas nec-
essar y,prov ided the tra1c situation per-
mits and that it is safe totake evasive
action. Syst
Syst
em limits
em limits
The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply
(/ page 321).
If th era dar sensors are obstructed byvehicles or
ot her objects, de tection is not possible.
In thefo llowing situations, the cross tra1c warn-
ing is not available:
R on inclines
R Warning for crossing traffic behind : if trans-
port equipment, forex ample a trailer or bicy-
cle rack , is attached tothe trailer hitch and
th e electrical connection has been cor rectly
es tablished
Manoeuvr
Manoeuvr ing br
ing brak
ake function
e function
The manoeuvring brake function can pr event colli-
sions with pedestrians when theve hicle is reve rs-
ing at slow speeds. If there ve rsing camera
de tects a person in theve hicle path, theve hicle
can be braked toa standstill.
The manoeuvring brake function can inter vene
under thefo llowing conditions:
R The vehicle is reve rsing at a speed slo werth an
10 km/h. R
The camera image is shown in the central dis-
play (/ page 316).
Yo u can activate and deactivate the manoeuvring
brake function in theManoeuvring assistance
menu (/ page 333).
If th e manoeuvring brake function is triggered, the
fo llowing symbol appears in red in the selected
view in theCamera & parking menu: %
Ifth e manoeuvring brake function is not avail-
able, the same symbol appears in grey.
The manoeuvring brake function is only an aid. It
is not a substitute foryo ur attention tothe sur-
ro undings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring
and parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
manoeuv ring range. 332 332
Driving and parking

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
337
337

Ext
Ext
ending t
ending t he ball nec
he ball nec k full
k fully electr
y electr ically
ically #
Pull button 2.
Indicator lamp 1will 0ash and the message
Trailer coupling in motion will appear onthe
driver's displa y.
The ball neck will extend fully electricall y. #
Wait until the ball neck has loc ked in place.
When indicator lamp 1is continuously lit, the
ball neck is securely loc ked in place.
If th e ball neck is not securely loc ked in place,
indicator lamp 1will 0ash and the message
Check trailer hitch lock will appear onthe
driver's displa y. R
R
e
etr
tr acting t
acting t he ball nec
he ball nec k full
k fully electr
y electr ically
ically #
Pull button 2.
Indicator lamp 1will 0ash and the message
Trailer coupling in motion will appear onthe
driver's displa y.
The ball neck will retract fully electricall y. #
Wait until the ball neck has loc ked in place.
When indicator lamp 1goes out, the ball
neck is securely loc ked in place.
If th e ball neck is not securely loc ked in place,
indicator lamp 1will 0ash and the message
Trailer coupling Check lock will appear onthe
driver's displa y.
Obser vethe information about the displa yson the
driver's displa y:
R Indicator and warning lamps (/ page 571)
R Display message s (/page 495) 338
338
Driving and parking