weight MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2015 W222 User Guide

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Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see (Y page 60). Front Passenger
Front Passenger
Airbag Airbag
Enabled
Enabled See
See
Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even
though:
R a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the sys-
tem's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat
or
R the front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
G WARNING
The air bag may deploy unintentionally.
There is an increased risk of injury. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 220).
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the front-passenger door.
X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat.
X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight.
The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and
interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually
is.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center
console and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON
indicator lamps must light up simultaneously for approx-
imately six seconds.
R the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light
up and remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Occupant
Classification System) has deactivated the front-passenger
air bag (Y page 60).
R the display messages Front FrontPassenger
Passenger Airbag
AirbagEnabled
Enabled
See Operator's Manual
See Operator's Manual orFront Passenger Airbag
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Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 29). Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open. G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury. Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R Never exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight or the gross axle
weight rating of the vehicle (including occu-
pants). The values are specified on the vehi-
cle identification plate on the B-pillar of the
driver's door.
R The trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
R Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the trunk as pos-
sible.
R The load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the seat backrests.
R Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges
for protection. Stowage spaces
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak- ing or abruptly changing directions.
R Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, parcel
nets or stowage nets. 372
Stowage areasStowage and features

Vehicles with a rear bench seat:
X To open: fold down the seat armrest.
X Pull handle :and fold the armrests
upwards. Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer
seats:
X To open: fold down the seat armrest.
X Pull up on handle :and fold the armrest
upwards.
Stowage compartment in the rear-com-
partment center console Vehicles with individual seats and center con-
sole in the rear
X Pull up on handle :and fold the armrest
upwards.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB port, an AUX-IN jack, a mobile phone bracketor a 115 V or 230 V socket are installed in the
stowage compartment. Stowage box in the rear seat backrest
! Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it. Vehicles with a rear bench seat:
X To open: fold down the rear armrest.
X Pull handle :and fold down cover ;. Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer
seats:
X To open: fold down the rear armrest.
X Pull handle :and fold down cover ;. Stowage areas
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Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
Vehicles with a rear bench seat
! Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: press the front of cup holder :
or ;.
Cup holder :or; extends automatically.
X To fold out: place a container in the cup
holder.
The cup holder folds down automatically.
X To fold in: remove the container.
The cup holder folds in automatically.
X To close: slide cup holder :or; back
until it engages.
Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
bench seats
! Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: press down base ;of the cup
holder in the middle until it engages.
X To close: press closing button :.
Base ;of cup holder pops up.
The cup holder insert can be removed for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water
only.
! Please do not pull out the cup holder
insert any further than 15 mm. Otherwise,
the wooden trim on the rear seat armrest
could be damaged. X
To remove the insert: press down base=
of the cup holder in the middle until it
engages.
X Press both retaining clips ;and pull the
cup holder insert upwards approximately
15 mm.
X Press button :.
Base =of cup holder pops up.
X Remove the insert from the rear seat arm-
rest completely. Features
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Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
R the engine is not running.
R the brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning.
R there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
or the vehicle's electrical system.
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
force may be necessary to steer or brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely. G
WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar. G
WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible gross weight of your vehicle, the:
R the towing eye could detach itself
R the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per- missible gross weight of your vehicle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight rating can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (Y page 488). !
When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS, DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func- tion is activated, the vehicle brakes auto-
matically in certain situations. To avoid
damage to the vehicle, deactivate these
systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
R when towing the vehicle
R in the car wash
! Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
! Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the
towing eye only. Otherwise, the vehicle
could become damaged.
! Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! Shift the automatic transmission to
Nand
do not open the driver's or front passeng-
er's door during towing. The automatic
transmission may otherwise shift to posi-
tion P, which could damage the transmis-
sion.
! Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
! The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be raised and transported.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed away.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission dam- age, have it transported on a transporter or
trailer.
The automatic transmission must be in posi-
tion Nwhen the vehicle is being towed. Towing and tow-starting
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set, these incorrect values will be moni-
tored.
X Also observe the notes in the section on tire
pressures (Y page 445).
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock (Y page 189).
X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 9or: button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Service
Service menu.
X Press the abutton.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Tire Pressure Tire Pressure.
X Press the abutton.
The Run Flat Indicator Active
Run Flat Indicator Active
Press 'OK' to Restart
Press 'OK' to Restart message
appears in the multifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart: X Press the abutton.
The Tire Pressure Now OK?
Tire Pressure Now OK? message
appears in the multifunction display.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Yes
Yes.
X Press the abutton.
The Run Flat Indicator Restarted
Run Flat Indicator Restarted
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
After a teach-in period, the tire pressure
loss warning system will monitor the set
tire pressures of all four tires.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
X Press the %button.
or
X If the Tire Pressure Now OK? Tire Pressure Now OK? message
appears, use the 9or: button to
select Cancel
Cancel.
X Press the abutton.
The tire pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored. Loading the vehicle
Instruction labels for tires and loads
G
WARNING
Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a
blowout. Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and driving characteristics and lead
to brake failure. There is a risk of accident.
Observe the load rating of the tires. The load
rating must be at least half of the GAWR of
your vehicle. Never overload the tires by
exceeding the maximum load.
Two instruction labels on your vehicle show
the maximum possible load.
(1) The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B-pillar on the driver's side. The
Tire and Loading Information placard
shows the maximum permissible number
of occupants and the maximum permis-
sible vehicle load. It also contains details
of the tire sizes and corresponding pres-
sures for tires mounted at the factory.
(2) The vehicle identification plate is on the B-pillar on the driver's side. The vehicle
identification plate informs you of the
gross vehicle weight rating. It is made up
of the vehicle weight, all vehicle occu-
pants, the fuel and the cargo. You can
also find information about the maximum gross axle weight rating on the front and
rear axle.
The maximum gross axle weight rating is the maximum weight that can be carried
by one axle (front or rear axle). Never
exceed the maximum load or the maxi-
mum gross axle weight rating for the
front or rear axle. Loading the vehicle
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:
B-pillar, driver's side Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight rating X
Specification for maximum gross vehicle
weight :is listed in the Tire and Loading
Information placard: "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs."
The gross weight of all vehicle occupants,
load and luggage must not exceed the speci-
fied value.
i The specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in the illustra-
tion are examples. The maximum permis-
sible gross vehicle weight rating is vehicle- specific and may differ from that in the
illustration. You can find the valid maximum
permissible gross vehicle weight rating for
your vehicle on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard. Number of seats
Maximum number of seats
:indicates the
maximum number of occupants allowed to
travel in the vehicle. This information can be
found on the Tire and Loading Information
placard.
i The specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in the illustra-
tion are examples. The number of seats is
vehicle-specific and can differ from the
details shown. The number of seats in your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load-
ing Information placard. Determining the correct load limit
Step-by-step instructions The following steps have been developed as
required of all manufacturers under Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
X Step 1: Locate the statement "The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information
placard.
X Step 2: Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
X Step 3: Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX kilo-
grams or XXX lbs. 454
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Step 4: The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs and there will be five
150-lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
X Step 5: Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capa-city calculated in step 4. Loading the vehicle
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Example: steps 1 to 3
The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples usea load limit of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are
using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information
placard (Y page 453).
The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.
Example 1
Step 1
R Combined maximum weight of occupants and load (data from the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard): 1500 lbs (680 kg)
Step 2
R Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants): 5
R Distribution of the occupants
- Front: 2
- Rear: 3
R Weight of the occupants
- Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg)
- Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg)
- Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg)
- Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg)
- Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg)
R Tota l weight of all occupants: 750 lbs (340 kg)
Step 3
R Perm issible load (maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard minus the gross weight of all occupants):
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs (340 kg)
Example 2
Step 1
R Combined maximum weight of occupants and load (data from the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard): 1500 lbs (680 kg)
Step 2
R Number of peop le in the vehicle (driver and occupants): 3
R Distribution of the occupants
- Front: 1
- Rear: 2 456
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Weight of the occupants
- Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg)
- Occupant 2: 190 lbs (86 kg)
- Occupant 3: 150 lbs (68 kg)
R Total weight of all occupants: 540 lbs (245 kg)
Step 3
R Permissible load (maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard minus the gross weight of all occupants):
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò540 lbs (245 kg) =960 lbs (435 kg)
Example 3
Step 1
R Combined maximum weight of occupants and load (data from the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard): 1500 lbs (680 kg)
Step 2
R Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants): 2
R Distribution of the occupants:
- Front: 1
R Weight of the occupants
- Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg)
R Total weight of all occupants: 150 lbs (68 kg)
Step 3
R Permissible load (maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard minus the gross weight of all occupants):
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò150 lbs (68 kg) = 1350 lbs (612 kg) Vehicle identification plate
Even if you have calculated the total cargo
carefully, you should still make sure that the
gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle weight rating are not exceeded. Details can
be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle
(Y page 453).
Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR): the gross weight of the vehicle, all
passengers, load and trailer load/noseweight (if applicable) must not exceed the permissi-
ble gross vehicle weight.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): the
maximum permissible weight that can be car- ried by one axle (front or rear axle). To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed
the maximum permissible values (gross vehi-
cle weight and maximum gross axle weight
rating), have your loaded vehicle (including
driver, occupants, cargo, and full trailer load if applicable) weighed on a suitable vehicle
weighbridge. Loading the vehicle
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