2023 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS Owners Manual

Vehicles with rear view camera
If you are not in the Camera & Parking menu and
an obstacle in the vehicle path is detected, pop- up window 1 appears in the central display if the
following requirements are met:
= Vehicles without Active Parking Assist: when
driving no faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
= Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: when driv-
ing no faster than 11 mph (18 km/h).
Optionally, obstacles detected by Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC from a distance of approximately 3.3 "s (1.0 m) in front 2 and 2.2 "s (0.7 m) on
sides 3 can also be displayed in the head-up dis-
play.
System limits
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessarily
take into account the following obstacles:
= Obstacles below the detection range, e.g. per-
sons, animals or objects.
= Obstacles above the detection range, e.g.
overhanging loads, overhangs or loading
ramps of trucks.
= Pedestrians or animals approaching the vehi-
cle from the side.
= Objects placed next to the vehicle
Obstacles on the sides are not shown in the fol- lowing situations, for example:
= You park the vehicle and switch it o"M.
= You open the doors.
A"ser the engine is restarted, obstacles must be
detected again by driving past them before a new
warning can be issued.
Also observe the system limits of the following
systems:
= Rear view camera (  page 295)
= 360° camera (  page 297)
Observe the information on vehicle sensors and cameras; the system otherwise cannot function
properly (  page 253).Driving and parking303

Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONICIf the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display lights
up red for approximately three seconds then goes out, and the

Audio Fadeout select and Audio Fadeout
When in R switch on or o"M.
The volume of the currently playing media
source is reduced when reverse gear is
engaged.
Setting the time of the warnings
Select Time of Warning .Activate or deactivate Side Warning.Set the desired warning time for Front or
Rear .
Active Parking Assist

qFunction of Active Parking Assist
Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking
assistance system that uses ultrasound with the assistance of the rear-view camera or the 360°
camera. When you are driving forwards up to
approximately 22 mph (35 km/h), the system will automatically measure parking spaces on bothsides of the vehicle.
Active Parking Assist o"Mers the following func-
tions:
Vehicles with rear-view camera
= Parking in parking spaces parallel to the road
= Backing up into parking spaces perpendicular
to the road
Vehicles with 360° camera = Parking in parking spaces parallel to the road
= Parking in parking spaces perpendicular to the
road (optionally either forwards or in reverse)
= Parking in parking spaces that can be detec-
ted as such only due to markings (e.g. at the roadside)
= Exiting a parking space parallel to the road
= Exiting a parking space perpendicular to the
road (optionally either le"s or right)
Active Parking Assist is only an aid. It is not a sub-
stitute for your attention to the surroundings. The responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Make sure that no persons, ani- mals, objects etc. are in the path of the vehicle.
If Active Parking Assist is available, the Ç mes-
sage will appear on the driver\bs display. When the system detects parking spaces, È will appear.The arrows show on which side of the road availa-
ble parking spaces are located. These will then be
shown on the central display.
When Active Parking Assist is activated, the turn signal indicators will be activated based on the
calculated path of your vehicle. When you are
entering or exiting a parking space, the procedure will be assisted by acceleration, braking, steering
and gear changes.
To start the parking procedure, press the E
button (  page 307).
Active Parking Assist will be canceled in the fol- lowing situations:
= You deactivate Parking Assist PARKTRONIC.
= You press the E button again.
= You begin steering.
= You engage park position ].
= ESP n
intervenes.
= You open the driver\bs door.
System limits
If the exterior lighting is malfunctioning, Active
Parking Assist will not be available.Driving and parking305

Also observe the system limits of the following
systems:
= Rear-view camera (  page 295)
= 360° camera (  page 297)
Objects that are above or below the detection range of Active Parking Assist, e.g. protruding
loads, overhangs or loading ramps of trucks or
boundaries of parking spaces, are not detected
during measurement of the parking space. These
will also then not be taken into account when the parking procedure is calculated. In some circum-
stances, Active Parking Assist may therefore
guide you into the parking space prematurely or
brake too late.
Certain ambient conditions, such as snowfall or
heavy rain, may lead to a parking space being
measured inaccurately. Parking spaces that are
partially occupied by trailer drawbars may not be
identi"Ned as such or be measured incorrectly. Use
Active Parking Assist only on level, high-grip
ground.&WARNING Risk of accident due to objects
located above or below the detection
range of Active Parking Assist
If there are objects above or below the detec-
tion range, the following situations may arise:
= Active Parking Assist may steer too early.
= The vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects.
There is a danger of collision!
In these situations, do not use Active Parking Assist.
Active Parking Assist can also display unsuitable
parking spaces, e.g. parking spaces in which
parking is not permitted or parking spaces on unsuitable surfaces.
Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following
situations:
= In extreme weather conditions such as ice,
snow or heavy rain.
= When transporting a load that protrudes
beyond the vehicle.
= If the parking space is on a steep downhill or
uphill gradient.
= When snow chains are installed.
= Directly a"ser a tire change or when spare tires
are installed.
= If the tire pressure is too low or too high.
= If the suspension is out of alignment, e.g. a"ser
bottoming out on a curb.
= On steep inclines of more than approximately
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qParking with Active Parking AssistPress button 1 .Select Parking Assistance menu 2.
Parking spaces 3 detected by the system are
shown on the central display.
When the vehicle is stationary, indicated vehicle path 4 into currently selected parking space 5
also appears.
If a parking space is displayed: stop the vehi-
cle.If necessary, select another parking space.Driving and parking307

Vehicles with 360° camera: to change the
parking direction, tap the selected parking
space again.To start the parking procedure: press button
1 again.
The vehicle drives into the selected parking
space.
The turn signal indicator is switched on automati-
cally when the parking procedure begins. You are
responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator in accordance with the tra"Pc conditions. If neces-
sary, select the turn signal indicator accordingly.
&WARNING Risk of accident due to vehicle
swinging out while parking or pulling out
of a parking space
While parking or exiting a parking space, the
vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas of
the oncoming lane.
This could cause you to collide with objects or
other road users.
Pay attention to objects and other road
users.Where necessary, stop the vehicle or
cancel the parking procedure with Active
Parking Assist.
On completion of the parking procedure, the
Active Parking Assist Finished display message
appears.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away. When required by legal stipulations or local condi-
tions: turn the wheels towards the curb.\bYou can stop the vehicle and change the transmission position during the parking pro-
cedure. The system then calculates a new
vehicle path. If no new vehicle path is availa-
ble, the transmission position can be changed
again, or the process can be canceled.Immediate parking via the &DmHrD9LHZs menuSelect the Camera Views menu.When the vehicle is stationary and in transmis-
sion position ^, and symbol 6 appears in
the camera image: press button 1 again.
The parking procedure is initiated for the
detected parking space.\bThe parking space and parking direction can-
not be changed in immediate parking.

q Exiting a parking space with Active Parking
Assist
Requirements
= The vehicle is equipped with a 360° camera.
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=The vehicle has been parked with Active Park-
ing Assist.Start the vehicle.Press button 1.Select Parking Assistance 2 menu.If necessary, change direction of exit 3.To start exiting the parking space: press but-
ton 1 again.If necessary, change the transmission posi-
tion. Observe any messages displayed on the driver\bs display and central display.
The vehicle moves out of the parking space.
The turn signal indicator is automatically switched
on when exiting a parking space begins and switched o"M when it is completed. You are
responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator in accordance with the tra"Pc conditions. If neces-
sary, select the turn signal indicator accordingly.
A"ser the parking space has been exited, a warn-
ing tone and the Ø Active Parking Assist Fin-
ished: Take Control of Vehicle message prompt
you to take control of the vehicle. You have to
accelerate, brake, steer and change gear yourself again.
If you do not react to the prompt to take control of the vehicle, the system will brake the vehicle toa standstill.

q Pausing Active Parking Assist
You can interrupt the parking or exiting procedure of Active Parking Assist by performing one of thefollowing actions, forexample:Depress the brake pedal.Open the front passenger door, a rear door,
the trunk or the hood.Apply the electric parking brake or activate
the HOLD function.To resume the parking or exiting procedure:
gently depress the accelerator pedal.\bIf the electric parking brake was applied
before Active Parking Assist was activated, depress the accelerator pedal lightly to start
the parking or exiting procedure.
Check the area around your vehicle again before
resuming a paused parking procedure. Make sure
once more that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the vehicle\bs path. Also observe the system limitations of Active Parking Assist.
Driving and parking309

qAutomatic braking function of Active Parking
Assist
Persons or objects detected in the vehicle\bs path could cause the vehicle to brake 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 exiting proce-
dure is resumed.
Check the area around your vehicle again before
resuming the parking or exiting procedure. Make sure that persons, animals or objects are no lon-
ger in the vehicle\bs path. Also observe the system limitations of Active Parking Assist.
Remote Parking Assist

q Function of Remote Parking Assist
\bRemote Parking Assist is an additional func-
tion of Active Parking Assist. Comply withlocal tra"Pc laws and regulations when using
Remote Parking Assist on public roads. If it is required to turn the wheels toward the
curb, you cannot use Remote Parking Assist.Please note that you can use Remote Parking
Assist only if you have a valid driving license
and are in a "Nt state to drive.
Remote Parking Assist parks your vehicle or exits
the parking space while you are outside of your
vehicle. You can monitor the maneuvering and parking procedure on your mobile phone.
With Remote Parking Assist, you can carry out all
the parking procedures of Active Parking Assist.
You can also position the vehicle directly in front
of a garage or a driveway entrance and then use
Remote Parking Assist to enter or exit a parking space.
Remote Parking Assist manages pulling away, braking and steering. While Remote Parking Assist
is active, the vehicle is locked.
Remote Parking Assist is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the surroundings. Responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Interrupt or terminate the park- ing procedure if necessary. Make sure that nopersons, animals, objects, etc. are in the maneu-
vering range. Make sure to also pay attention to
other vehicles.
System limits
If the system detects a malfunction or a system
limit during the maneuvering or parking proce-
dure, the procedure will be canceled:
= The vehicle is brought to a standstill.
= Transmission position ] is selected and the
electric parking brake is applied automatically.
= The vehicle is switched o"M.
= The vehicle remains locked.
If the parking maneuver is canceled, a corre-
sponding message is displayed on the mobile
phone.
Depending on the situation, you can then take control of the procedure, maneuver the vehicleback to the starting position or manually take con-
trol of the vehicle.
The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply
(  page 305).
Certain environmental conditions, suchas snowfall or heavy rain, may lead to a parking space beingmeasured inaccurately or to connection problems
with the mobile phone. Only use Remote Parking
Assist on level, high-grip ground.310Driving and parking