2021 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SALOON LONG heating

Depending on
theve hicle's equipment, thefo llo w-
ing functions will be activated as needed during
pre-cooling:
R Automatic climate control
R Blower
R Seat ventilation
Depending on theve hicle's equipment, thefo llo w-
ing functions will be activated as needed during
pre-warming:
R Automatic climate control
R Blower
R Seat heating
R Steering wheel heater
R Panel heating
R Mirror heater
R Rear wind owheater
R Windsc reen heater Depending on
theve hicle's equipment, thefo llo w-
ing functions will also be adjusted during pre-
entry climate control if they have already been
switched on during regular vehicle operation:
R Frag rancing
R Ionisation
Se Se tting t
tting t he pr
he pre-entr
e-entr y climat
y climat e contr
e control on t
ol on the multi-
he multi-
media syst
media syst em when t
em when the v
he vehicle is unlock
ehicle is unlock ed
ed
Multimedia system:
4 Climate menu 5
Pre-entry climate ctrl #
Switch the function on or o..
Yo u can specify for which seat the function should
be switched on or o. via the seat selection.
A
A ctiv
ctiv ating/deactiv
ating/deactiv ating pr
ating pre-entr
e-entry climat
y climat e contr
e control
ol
when t
when t he v
he vehicle is unlock
ehicle is unlock ed
ed
R
R eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The high-voltage battery is charge d su1-
cient ly.
R The function has been activated via the multi-
media system. #
T
To switc
o switc h on:
h on:unlock theve hicle.
The climate cont rol functions are activated for
up to/ve minutes for pre-heating and pre-
cooling.
Pre-entry climate control when theve hicle is
unloc ked cannot be activated more than twice
when theve hicle is switched o.. #
T
To switc
o switc h
ho.:
o.: press &onthe climate bar
on the central displa y.
Depending on theve hicle equipment, thefo llo w-
ing functions will remain active once theve hicle
has been star ted:
R Seat heating
R Seat ventilation
R Panel heating
R Frag rancing
R Ionisation Climate cont
rol
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Pr
Pr
e-entr
e-entr y climat
y climat e contr
e control f
ol for depar
or depar tur
ture time
e time Pr
Pr
e-entr
e-entr y climat
y climat e contr
e control f
ol for depar
or depar tur
ture time func-
e time func-
tion
tion &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGDanger tolife due toexposure
to extreme heat or cold in theve hicle
If people, particular lych ildren, are exposed to
ex treme temp eratures over an extended
period of time, there is a risk of serious injury
or danger tolife. #
Never lea vepersons, children in particu-
lar, unattended in theve hicle. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of burns due torepeatedly
switching on the seat heating
Re peatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and seat backrest pad-
ding tobecome very hot.
In particular, the health of persons with limited
te mp erature sensitivity or a limited ability to
re act tohigh temp eratures may be a.ected or
th ey may even su.er burn-like injuries. #
Do not repeatedly switch on the seat
heating. To
protect against overheating, the seat heating
may be temp orarily deactivated aTer it has been
switched on repeatedl y.
% This function is only available for plug-in
hy brids or vehicles with a 48-V on-board elec-
trical system.
The air inside theve hicle can be heated, ventila-
te d or cooled tothe set temp erature when the
ve hicle is par ked.
When theve hicle is connected topowe r supply
equipment, priority is given tocharging the 48 V
battery or the high-voltage battery toa speci/ed
minimum charge.
The running time of pre-entry climate control may
be reduced under thefo llowing conditions (vehi-
cles with a 48 V on-board electrical system):
R The vehicle is not connected topowe r supply
equipment.
R The 48 V battery is not fully charge d. The
running time of pre-entry climate control may
be reduced under thefo llowing conditions (plug-in
hy brid):
R The vehicle is not connected topowe r supply
equipment.
R The high-voltage battery is not fully charge d.
Wi th active pre-ent ryclimate cont rol,th ech arge
le ve l of the 48 V battery or the high-voltage bat-
te ry may be reduced, even if thech arging cable
connector is connected.
If present, seat ventilation is activated in cooling
and ventilation mode.
Depending on theve hicle's equipment, thefo llo w-
ing functions are activated in heating mode, if
av ailable:
R Seat heating
R Steering wheel heater
R Panel heating
R Mirror heater
R Rear wind owheater
R Windsc reen heater 198 198
Climate control

When
the set temp erature is changed, climate
cont rol mode will automatically be updated and
switched from heating mode toventilation or cool-
ing mode, from cooling mode toventilation or
heating mode or from ventilation mode toheating
or cooling mode.
Se Se tting pr
tting pr e-entr
e-entry climat
y climat e contr
e control f
ol for depar
or depar ture
ture
time via t
time via t he climat
he climate bar
e bar
Multimedia system:
4 Climate menu 5
Pre-entry climate ctrl
Se
Se tting t
tting t he depar
he depar tur
ture time
e time
% The set departure times are used forth eve hi-
cle's pre-ent ryclimate cont rol and for predic-
tions rega rding the appr oximate state of
ch arge and range at the time selected. Addi-
tional information on thech arging settings:
(/ page 387). #
Select Edit departure time ´.#
Select a departure time or set a new depar-
ture time.
Se Se tting t
tting t he r
he repeat da ys
epeat da ys #
Select Edit departure time ´. #
Set the desired departure time and select the
cor responding weekda yson which this depar-
ture time is toappl y. #
Press OKtocon/rm.
Selecting seats
Selecting seats #
Select Driver, Passenger, Rear leftorRear
right.
Pre-entry climate cont rol will take place for
th e selected seats.
Oper Oper ation using t
ation using t he app:
he app:the pre-entry climate
control for departure time can also be set via the
Mercedes me connect app. You can /nd fur ther
information in the separate Owner's Manual at
https://moba.i.daimler.com/mar kets/ece-r ow/
baix/cars/connectmeen_GB/#emotions/
St artsei te.html.
A A ctiv
ctiv ating/deactiv
ating/deactiv ating pr
ating pre-entr
e-entry climat
y climat e contr
e controlol
f
f or depar
or depar tur
ture time
e time
R
R eq
eq uir
uir ements (v
ements (v ehicles wit
ehicles wit h a 48 V on-boar
h a 48 V on-boar d elec-
d elec-
tr
tr ical syst
ical syst em)
em)
R The 48 V battery is charge d su1cient ly. R
The function has been activated via the multi-
media system.
R
R eq
eq uir
uir ements (plug-in h
ements (plug-in h ybr
ybrid)
id)
R The high-voltage battery is charge d su1-
cient ly.
R The function has been activated via the multi-
media system. #
T
To activ
o activ at
ate:
e: set the departure time
(/ page 199).
Pre-entry climate control for departure time
switches on a maximum of 55 minutes before
th e selected departure time. It will remain
active for ano ther /ve minutes if the departure
is dela yed. #
T To deactiv
o deactiv at
ate t
e t he pr
he pr e-entr
e-entr y climat
y climat e contr
e control f
ol for
or
depar
depar tur
ture time earl
e time earl y (v
y (vehicles wit
ehicles wit h 48 V on-
h 48 V on-
boar
boar d electr
d electr ical syst
ical syst em):
em):press the& but-
to n or switch o. the preselection of the time
in the climate menu. #
T
To deactiv
o deactiv at
ate t
e t he pr
he pr e-entr
e-entr y climat
y climat e contr
e control f
ol for
or
depar
depar tur
ture time earl
e time earl y (plug-in h
y (plug-in h ybr
ybrid):
id): press
& onthe climate bar on the central display Climate control
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or switch o.
the preselection of the time in
th e climate menu.
If present, thefo llowing functions will remain
active once theve hicle has been star ted:
R Seat heating
R Seat ventilation
R Panel heating
Depending on theve hicle's equipment, thefo llo w-
ing functions will also be adjusted during pre-
entry climate control if they have already been
switched on during regular vehicle operation:
R Frag rancing
R Ionisation A A
ctiv
ctiv ating/deactiv
ating/deactiv ating immediat
ating immediat e pr
e pre-entr
e-entr y cli-
y cli-
mat
mat e contr
e contr ol
ol &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGDanger tolife due toexposure
to extreme heat or cold in theve hicle
If people, particular lych ildren, are exposed to
ex treme temp eratures over an extended period of time,
there is a risk of serious injury
or danger tolife. #
Never lea vepersons, children in particu-
lar, unattended in theve hicle. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of burns due torepeatedly
switching on the seat heating
Re peatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and seat backrest pad-
ding tobecome very hot.
In particular, the health of persons with limited
te mp erature sensitivity or a limited ability to
re act tohigh temp eratures may be a.ected or
th ey may even su.er burn-like injuries. #
Do not repeatedly switch on the seat
heating. To
protect against overheating, the seat heating
may be temp orarily deactivated aTer it has been
switched on repeatedl y.
R
R eq
eq uir
uir ements (plug-in h
ements (plug-in h ybr
ybrid)
id)
R theve hicle is switched o.. %
The immediate pre-ent ryclimate cont rol is
only available for plug-in hybrids or vehicles
with a 48-V on-board elect rical system.
Air conditioning of theve hicle interior can con-
tinue for up to50 minutes, e.g. if the journey is
inter rupted. 200
200
Climate control

#
Vehicles with a 48-V on-board elect rical sys-
te m: press button 1.
The red or blue indicator lamp on button 1
will light up or go out. #
Plug-in hybrid: press &onthe climate bar
of the central displa y.
The red or blue indicator lamp below &on
th e climate bar on the central display will light
up or go out. #
Set thete mp erature using the ar rows w
on the climate bar on the central displa y.
The colours of the indicator lamp ha vethefo llo w-
ing meanings (plug-in hybrid):
R Blue:
Blue: Ventilation or cooling mode is switched
on.
R R
Red:
ed: Heating mode is switched on.
The colours of the indicator lamp ha vethefo llo w-
ing meaning (vehicles with a 48 V on-board elec-
trical system):
R Blue: Blue: Ventilation or cooling mode is switched
on.
R R
Red:
ed: Heating mode is switched on. R
Y
Yello w:
ello w:the departure time is preselected. S
S
t
tationar
ationar y heat
y heater/v
er/ventilation
entilation S
S
t
tationar
ationar y heat
y heater/v
er/ventilation function
entilation function
% The following function is equipment-depend-
ent.
R The air inside theve hicle is heated or ventila-
te dto the set temp erature.
R The air inside theve hicle cann otbe cooled
down to temperatures below the outside tem-
perature.
R Ifth e outside temp erature changes, ventilation
mode automatically switches toheating mode
or heating mode automatically switches to
ve ntilation mode.
The stationary heate r andtheex haust gas outl et
are situated behind theright-hand front wheel. Switc
Switc
hing t
hing t he st
he stationar
ationar y heat
y heater/v
er/ventilation
entilation on/o.
on/o.
via t
via t he oper
he oper ating unit
ating unit &
D
DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of fatal injury due topoison-
ous exhaust gases
If th eta ilpipe is bloc ked or su1cient ventila-
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter theve hi-
cle. This is the case in enclosed spaces or if
th eve hicle gets stuck in sno w,forex ample. #
Always switch the stationary heater o. in
enclosed spaces without an air extrac-
tion system, e.g. in garage s. #
Keep theta ilpipe and the area around
th eve hicle free from snow when the
ve hicle or the auxiliary heating is run-
ning. #
Open a door or a roof hatch on the wind-
wa rdside of theve hicle toensure an
adequate supply of fresh air. Climate control
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&
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of /re due tohot station-
ary heater components and exhaust gases
Flammable materials such as lea ves, grass or
twigs may ignite. #
When the stationary heater is switched
on, make sure that:
R hot vehicle parts do not come into
contact with 0ammable materials.
R theex haust gas can 0ow out of the
stationa ryheater exhaust pipe unhin-
dered.
R theex haust gas does not come into
contact with 0ammable materials. *
N
NOOTE
TE Bat tery dischar gecaused bysta-
tionar y heater or stationaryventilation
ope ration Operating
the stationary heater or stationary
ve ntilation drains the batter y. #
ATer heating or ventilating theve hicle
twice, drive for a longer period of time. R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The vehicle is /tted with the stationary heater
equipment.
R The outside temp erature is below 15°C.
R The fuel tank is su1cient lyfull.
% Ifth e /ll le vel of the fuel tank is too lo w,the
auxiliary heating mode may be restric ted. #
Set thete mp erature using the ar rows w
on the climate bar on the central displa y. #
Press button &.
The red or blue indicator lamp on button &
will light up or go out.
The colours of the indicator lamp ha vethefo llo w-
ing meanings:
R Blue: Blue: stationary ventilation is switched on.
R R
Red:
ed: the stationary heater is switched on.
R Y
Yello w:
ello w:the departure time is preselected.
The stationary heater/ventilation will switch o.
automatically aTer 50 minutes.
Oper Oper ation using t
ation using t he app:
he app:the stationary heater/
ve ntilation can also be ope rated via the Mercedes
me connect app. You can /nd fur ther information in
the separate Owner's Manual at https://
moba.i.daimler.com/mar kets/ece-r ow/baix/
ca rs/connectmeen_GB/#em otions/
St artsei te.html.
Se
Se tting t
tting t he st
he stationar
ationar y heat
y heater/v
er/ventilation via t
entilation via t he
he
multimedia syst
multimedia syst em
em
R
R eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The vehicle is /tted with the stationary heater
equipment.
Multimedia system: 4 Climate menu 5
Stationary heater
Selecting t
Selecting t he depar
he departur
ture time
e time #
Select Time A, Time BorTime C.
Se
Se tting t
tting t he depar
he depar tur
ture time
e time #
Select Time A, Time BorTime C. #
Select the pen beside the time. #
Set a time. 202
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Climate control

If t
If t
he v
he v ehicle does no
ehicle does no t st
t start:
art: #
Leavetheke y1 inthe cup holder 2. #
Depress the brake pedal and start theve hicle
using the start/s top button.
% You can switch on the po wer supply or the
ve hicle with the start/s top button.
Obser veany information rega rding display mes-
sages that can be displ ayed on the driver's dis-
pla y. S
S
t
tar
ar ting t
ting t he v
he vehicle via R
ehicle via R emot
emote Online Ser
e Online Ser vices
vices Cooling or heating t
Cooling or heating t
he v
he vehicle int
ehicle int er
erior bef
ior bef ore
ore
st
st ar
ar ting t
ting t he jour
he jour ney
ney
Ensu rethefo llowing before starting the engine:
R The legal stipulations in the area where your
ve hicle is par ked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
R It is safe tostart and runth e engine where
yo ur vehicle is par ked.
R The fuel tank is su1cient lyfull.
R The star ter battery is su1ciently charge d. Char
Char
ging t
ging t he st
he start
arter batt
er batt er
ery bef
y bef or
ore st
e st ar
arting t
ting t he
he
jour
jour ney
ney
Yo u can receive a message on your smartphone
when the state of charge ofthe star ter battery is
lo w. You can then start theve hicle with the smart-
phone tocharge the batter y.The vehicle is auto-
matically switched o. aTer ten minutes.
Ensure thefo llowing before starting the engine:
R The legal stipulations in the area where your
ve hicle is par ked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
R It is safe tostart and runth e engine where
yo ur vehicle is par ked.
R The fuel tank is su1cient lyfull.
St
St ar
arting t
ting t he v
he vehicle (R
ehicle (R emot
emote Online)
e Online) &
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of crushing or entra pment
due tounintentional starting of the engine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is star ted unintentionally during service
or maintenance work. #
Always secure the engine against unin-
te ntional starting before ca rrying out
main tenance or repair work. R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R Park position jis selected.
R The anti-theT alarm system is not activated.
R The hazard warning light system is switched
o..
R The bonnet is closed.
R The doors are closed and loc ked.
R The windo wsand sliding sunroof are closed. #
Start theve hicle using the smartphone.
ATer every engine start, the engine runs for
te n minutes.
Yo u can car ryout a maximum of two consecutive
starting attem pts. You must start the engine with
th eke y before trying tostart theve hicle again
with the smartphone.
Yo u can switch o. theve hicle at any time as fol-
lo ws:
R Viath e Smartphone App Driving and parking
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&
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk 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 slippe rs
There is a risk of an accident. #
Alwayswe ar suitable foot we ar so that
yo u can operate the pedals safel y. &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of accident if theve hicle is
switched o. while driving
If yo u switch o. theve hicle while driving,
saf ety functions are restric ted or no longer
av ailable.
This may a.ect the po wer steering system and
th e brake forc e boosting, forex ample.
Yo u will need touse considerably more force
to steer and brake, forex ample. #
Do not switch o. theve hicle while driv-
ing. &
D
DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of fatal injuries 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 vetheve hicle or, if present, the
stationa ryheater running in an enclosed
space without su1cient ventilation. &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of skidding and of an acci-
dent due toshiTing down on slippe ryroad
sur faces
If yo u shiT down on slippery road sur faces to
increase the engine braking e.ect, the drive
wheels may lose traction. #
Do not shiT down on slippery road sur fa-
ces toincrease the engine braking
e.ect. &
D
DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of fatal injury due topoison-
ous exhaust gases
If th eta ilpipe is bloc ked or su1cient ventila-
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter theve hi-
cle. This is the case if theve hicle gets stuck in
sno w,forex ample. #
Keep theta ilpipe and the area around
th eve hicle free from snow when the
ve hicle or the stationary heater is run-
ning. #
Open a wind owonthe side of theve hicle
fa cing away from the wind toensure an
adequate supply of fresh air. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due tothe
brake system overheating
If yo u lea veyour foot on the brake pedal when
driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system can even fail. #
Never use the brake pedal as a foot re st. 216
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rking