2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SALOON height

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Push press-studs 2onthe additional strip
into counterpieces 1onthe head restraint. #
Movethe head restraint tothe desired height. #
T
To switc
o switc h nec
h neck heating fr
k heating fr om t
om the additional
he additional
cushion
cushion on/o.:
on/o.:make sure that press-studs
2 onthe additional strip are cor rectly
pushed into counterpieces 1onthe head
re straint. #
Ensu rethat the "Couple neck heat toseat
heating" function is active (/ page 131).#
Activate or deactivate the seat heating
(/ page 134). F
F
olding t
olding t he centr
he centr e head r
e head res
estrtraint int
aint int o position and
o position and
f
f olding it bac
olding it bac k manuall
k manually (pr
y (premium seats)
emium seats) #
T
To f
o f old int
old int o position:
o position: pullthe head restraint
up wa rds until it engages. F
F
olding do
olding do wn
wn #
Press button 1. #
Fold down the head restraint co mplete ly.
The centre head restraint has a usage position
and a non-usa geposition. The usage position is
th e upright position in which the head restraint is
lo ck ed; the non-usage position is the position in
which the head restraint is folded down wards. 130
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Seats and st
owing

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Pull the bag hook 2down bytheta b1.
% Obser vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 144). EASY
EASY
-PAC
-P AC K boo
K boo t box
t box A
A
djus
djusting t ting t he height of t
he height of t he EASY
he EASY-PAC
-P AC K boo
K boo t box
t box
t
t o an
o an y position
y position &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of becoming trapped and
injured when raising the 0oor
Yo ur hands may become trapped on the frame
of the EAS Y-PA CK bo otbox and objects may
be thro wn upwards. #
Ensure that your hands are not in the
ra nge of mo vement of the 0oor. #
If someone becomes trapped, carefully
push the centre of the 0oor down ward. #
Remo veall objects from the 0oor before
ra ising it. &
W WARNING
ARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
pressing the EAS Y-PA CK bo otbox in
Yo ur hands may become trapped when you
are pressing the boot box into there tracted
position. Children, in particular, may injure
th emsel ves when doing so. #
Ensure that your hands are not in the
ra nge of mo vement of the EAS Y-PA CK
bo ot box. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke the
ke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Never lea vechildren unattended in the
ve hicle. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage totheex tended EAS Y-
PA CK bo otbox The EAS
Y-PA CK bo otbox may be damaged
when it is extended. #
Do not place any objects on or press
down on the EAS Y-PA CK bo otbox frame. #
Do not close the boot lid when the EAS Y-
PA CK bo otbox is extended. *
N NOOTE
TE Damage tothe EAS Y-PA CK bo otbox
by objects Objects
that are sharp-edged, poin ted, fragile,
ro unded or heavy and objects that roll can Seats and st
owing
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The function is automatically deactivated under
th
efo llowing conditions:
R When speeds greater than 100 km/h are
re ached.
R When there ar fog light is switched o..
F F unction of t
unction of t he bad w
he bad weat
eather light
her light
The bad weather light reduces re0ections in rainy
conditions bydimming individual LEDs in the
headlamps. The driver and other road users are
dazzled less as a result.
The city lighting function
The city lighting function
City lighting impr ovesth e illumination of roadsides
in urban areas using a broad distribution of light.
The function is active in thefo llowing cases:
R Atlow speeds
R In illuminated parts of urban areas
F F unction of t
unction of t he t
he topogr
opogr aphical com
aphical com pensation
pensation
Based on map data, the lighting system responds
pre-e mptively todi.erent road heights. This
means that the headlamp range remains virtually
cons tant when you are driving on uphill or down-
hill gradients. %
Only vehicles with a multimedia system with
navigation ha vethis function.
Assist
Assist ance functions of t
ance functions of t he DIGIT
he DIGITAL LIGHT
AL LIGHT
DIGITAL LIGHT visually expands on the driver
assistance systems byprojecting the assistant
displa ysin front of theve hicle while it is in
motion. DIGITAL LIGHT can therefore help the
driver in critical situations.
% The availability of the functions is dependent
on the countr y.
The system is active in thefo llowing cases:
R The light switch is in theà position.
R The high beam is switched on.
% Ifyo u activate the head-up display with aug-
mented realit y,the projections can be deacti-
va ted depending on the situation.
% Depending on the country in which you are
cur rently driving, cer tain functions may be
disabled due todi.erent legal requ irements,
ev en if they are enabled in the multimedia
system. When a border is crossed, theve hicle
will automatically adapt totheva lid requ ire-
ments. Spo Spo
tlight
tlight The spotlight function
runs in the backg round and
0ashes the headlamps at de tected persons within
th e lane markings in four short bursts. The driver
is made awareofthe position of oncoming pedes-
trians bya projected symbol.
The function is active under thefo llowing condi-
tions:
R You are driving outside illuminated areas.
R The system de tects a lane marking. 168
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Light and sight

#
Open a window on the 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. #
Do not depress the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time while
driving. *
N
NOOTE
TE Engine damage due toexcessively
high engine speeds The engine will be damaged if
you drive with
th e engine in theove rrev ving range. #
Do not drive with the engine in theove r-
re vving range. *
N
NOOTE
TE Causing wearto the brake linings by
permanently depressing the brake pedal #
Do not permanently depress the brake
pedal while driving. #
Touse braking e.ect of the engine, shiT
to a lo werge ar in good time. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage tothe driv etra in and
engine when pulling away #
Do not warm upthe engine while the
ve hicle is stationar y.Pull away immedi-
atel y. #
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
full thro ttle until the engine has reached
its operating temp erature. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage tothe catalytic con verter
due tonon-combusted fuel The engine is not
running smoo thly and is mis-
/ring.
Non-combus ted fuel may getinto the catalytic
con verter. #
Only depress the accelerator pedal
slightl y. #
Have the cause recti/ed immediately at
a qu ali/ed specialist workshop. *
N NOOTE
TE Reduced battery life due tofrequent
short-distance trips The 12 V battery may not be su1cien
tly
ch arge d when theve hicle is used only for
short-dis tance trips. This reduces the life of
th e batter y. #
Drive longer distances regula rly to
ch arge the batter y. *
N
NO
OTE
TE Damage totheve hicle due tonot
observing the maximum permitted head-
ro om clearance If
th eve hicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum permitted headroom clearance, thero of
and other parts of theve hicle may be dam-
aged. Driving and parking
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#
Obser vethe signposted headroom clear-
ance. #
Ifth eve hicle height is greater than the
permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter. #
Obser vethech anged vehicle height with
add-on roof equipment. N No
ot
tes on dr
es on dr iving wit
iving with a r
h a roof load, tr
oof load, tr ailer or fully
ailer or fully
laden v
laden v ehicle
ehicle
When driving with a loaded roof luggage rack or
trailer as well as with a fully laden or fully occu-
pied vehicle, theve hicle's driving and steering
ch aracteristics change.
Yo u should bear thefo llowing in mind:
R Do not exceed the permissible roof load and
to wing capacity. Also obser vethete ch nical
data in the printed Owner's Manual.
R Evenly distribute thero of load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
th e no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 144). R
Drive attentivel y,and avoid suddenly pulling
awa y,braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
N
No ot
tes on dr
es on dr iving on salt-tr
iving on salt-tr eat
eated r
ed r oads
oads
The braking e.ect is limited on salt-treated roads.
Therefore, obser vethefo llowing no tes:
R due tosalt build-up on the brake disks and
brakepads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side
R maintain a much greater safe distance tothe
ve hicle in front
To remo vesalt build-up:
R brake occasionally while paying attention to
th e tra1c conditions
R carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of
th e journey and when starting the next jour-
ney
Not
Not es on aq
es on aq uaplaning
uaplaning
Aq uaplaning can take place once a cer tain
amount of water has accumulate d onthero ad
sur face. Obser
vethefo llowing no tes during heavy precipi-
ta tion or in conditions in whi chaquaplaning may
occur:
R reduce speed
R avoid tyre ruts
R avoid sudden steering mo vements
R brake careful ly
% Also obser vethe no tes on regula rly ch ecking
wheels and tyres (/ page 398).
N
No ot
tes on dr
es on dr iving t
iving thr
hrough w
ough w at
ater on t
er on t he r
he road sur-
oad sur-
f
f ace
ace
Wa ter which has entered into theve hicle can
damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
Wa ter can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.
Obser vethefo llowing if you must drive thro ugh
wa ter:
R The water,when calm, may only reach the
lo we r edge of theve hicle body.
R Drive at a maximum speed of 10 km/h; water
can otherwise enter theve hicle interior or
engine compartment. 206 206
Driving and parking

Glide mode is activated if
thefo llowing conditions
are met:
R Drive prog ram £ is selected.
R The speed is within a suitable range.
R The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
R You do not depress the accelerator or brake
pedal (e xcept for light brake applications).
% Glide mode can also be activated if you ha ve
selected the "Eco" setting forth e drive in the
drive prog ram =.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the con-
ditions is no longer met.
Glide mode can also be pr evented bythefo llowing
parame ters:
R Incline
R Downhill gradient
R Temp erature
R Height
R Speed
R Operating status of the engine R
Tra1c situation F F
unction of t
unction of t he 4MA
he 4MATIC
TIC
4MATIC ensu resth at all four wheels are driven.
To ge ther with ESP ®
and 4ETS, 4MATIC impr oves
th e traction of your vehicle whene ver a driven
wheel spins due toinsu1cient traction.
If yo ufa ilto adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce therisk of an accident nor override
th e la wsof ph ysics. 4MATIC cannot take account
of road, weather and tra1c conditions. 4MATIC is
only an aid. You are responsible especially for
maintaining a safe distance from theve hicle in
front, forve hicle speed, for braking in good time
and for st aying in lane.
% In wintry road conditions, the maximum e.ect
of 4MATIC can be achie ved only if you use
winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow chains if
necessar y. R
R
efuelling
efuelling R
R
efuelling t
efuelling t he v
he vehicle
ehicle &
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of /re or explosion from
fuel
Fu els are highly 0ammable. #
Fire , naked 0ames, smoking and creating
spar ksmust be avoided. #
Before refuelling, switch o. theve hicle
and, if /tted, the stationary heater and
ke ep switched o. during /lling. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fu els are poisonous and hazardous toyour
health. #
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clo thing. #
Do not inhale fuel vapour. #
Keep children away from fuel. #
Keep doors and windo wsclosed during
th ere fuelling process. Driving and pa
rking
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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 tohigh le vel +1.
Yo ur selection is sa ved. High le vel +1 set remains
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 ). E-A E-A
CTIVE BOD
CTIVE BOD Y C
Y CONTR
ONTR OL
OL F
F
unction of E-A
unction of E-A CTIVE BOD
CTIVE BODY C
Y CONTR
ONTR OL
OL
E- AC TIVE BODY CONTROL is an electrohydraulic
suspension system with variable damping for
impr oved driving comfort. The all-round le vel con-
trol system ensures the best possible suspension
and constant ground clearance, even with a laden
ve hicle. When driving at speed, theve hicle is lo w-
ered automatically toimpr ovedriving saf ety and
to reduce fuel consum ption. The suspension set-
ting is adjusted depending on thero ad sur face,
ve hicle load and the drive prog ram selected.
The ROAD SURF ACE SCAN function de tects areas
of une venness in thero ad before you drive over th
em bymeans of a multifunction camera. This
re duces chassis mo vements.
The damping is adjus ted individually toeach
wheel and depends on thefo llowing factors:
R Driving st yle, e.g. sporty
R Road condition, e.g. bumps
R Drive prog ram
E- AC TIVE BODY CONTROL is comprised of thefo l-
lowing functions and components:
R V Vehicles wit
ehicles wit h Dr
h Driving Assist
iving Assist ance P
ance Pack
ackag
age:
e:
RO AD SURF ACE SCAN
R Cur veinclination function CURVE
R Air suspension with automatic le vel control
R Speed-dependent lo wering toreduce fuel con-
sum ption
R ADS PLUS: Adaptive Damping System with
cons tant adjustment of damping characteris-
tics
R DYNAMIC SELECT button for selecting a drive
prog ram (/ page 212)
R Manual le vel adjustment via the multimedia
system Driving and parking
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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 ). 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 274).
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 270
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Driving and parking