MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

Whenthe automatic transmission is shiftedtoposition[,you can manually shift it withthesteering wheel paddle shifter.If permitted,theautomatic transmission shiftstothe nextgearup or down depending onthesteering wheelpaddle shifter being pulled.
You havetwo optionstomanually shiftthe auto‐matic transmission:
RTemporary setting
RPermanent setting
Thegears shift automatically when manualgear‐shifting is deactivated.
Temporary setting:
#Toactivate:pullsteering wheel paddleshifter1or2.Manualgearshifting is activatedfor a shorttime. The currentgear is displayed inthemultifunction display.
%How longthe manualgearshiftingstays acti‐vated is dependent onthe drivingstyle.
#Toshift up:pullsteering wheel paddleshifter2.
#Toshift down:pullsteering wheel paddleshifter1.
#Todeactivate:pullsteering wheel paddleshifter2and hold it in place.The transmission position[appears inthemultifunction display.
Permanent setting:
#Changetodrive program=(→page176).
#Select drive programManual(→page176).
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you mayfailtorecognize dan‐gers.
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Gearshiftrecommendation
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Thegearshiftrecommendation assistsyou inadopting an economical drivingstyle.
#Ifgearshiftrecommendation message1isshown onthe multifunction display,shifttotherecommendedgear.
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Using kickdown
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
#Maximum acceleration:depressthe accel‐erator pedal beyondthe pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts uptothe nextgear whenthe maximum engine speed isreachedtoprotectthe engine fromoverrevving.
Glide mode function
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you mayfailtorecognize dan‐gers.
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Withan anticipatory drivingstyle,glide modehelpsyoutoreduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode ischaracterizedbythefollowing:
RThe combustion engine is disconnected fromthe drivetrain andthevehicle continuestoroll in neutral.
RThe transmission position[is displayed ingreen inthe multifunction display.
Glide mode is activated ifthefollowing condi‐tions are met:
RDrive program;is selected.
RThe speed is within a suitablerange.
RTheroad's course is suitable, e.g. nosteepuphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
RYou do not depressthe accelerator or brakepedal.
%Glide mode can also be activated ifyou haveselectedtheEcosettingforthe drive whenin drive program=.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one oftheconditions is no longer met.
Vehicles withActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC:whenActive Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is active,theglide mode function isrestricted.
Refueling
Refuelingthevehicle
&WARNINGRisk offireorexplosion fromfuel
Fuels are highlyflammable.
#Fire, openflames, smoking and creationof sparksmust beavoided.
#Switchoffthe ignition and, ifavailable,thestationary heater, before and whilerefuelingthevehicle.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardousto yourhealth.
#Do not swallow fuel or let it come intocontact with skin,eyes or clothing.
#Do not inhale fuelvapor.
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#Keepchildrenawayfrom fuel.
#Keep doors and windowsclosed duringtherefueling process.
Ifyou orother people come into contact withfuel, observethefollowing:
#Immediatelyrinse fuel offyour skin withsoap andwater.
#If fuel comes into contact withyoureyes, immediatelyrinsethemthor‐oughly with cleanwater.Seek medicalattention immediately.
#Ifyou swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐tion immediately.Do not inducevomit‐ing.
#Change immediately out of clothingthathas come into contact withfuel.
&WARNINGRisk offireorexplosion fromelectrostaticcharge
Electrostaticchargecan createsparksandthereby ignite fuelvapors.
#Beforeyou openthe fuelfiller cap ortakehold ofthe pump nozzle,touchthemetallicvehicle body.This discharges any electrostaticchargethat may havebuilt up.
#Do notget intothevehicle again duringtherefueling process.Otherwise, electrostaticchargecouldbuild up again.
*NOTEDamagecausedbythe wrong fuel
Vehicles with agasoline engine:
Even small amounts ofthe wrong fuel couldresult in damagetothe fuel system,theengine andthe emission control system.
#TheRONrequirement is located inthefuelfillerflap.
#Only refuel with low-sulfur unleadedfuel.
This fuel may contain upto10%ethanol.Yourvehicle is suitablefor use with E10 fuel.
Neverrefuel using any ofthefollowing fuels:
RDiesel
RGasoline with morethan10%ethanolbyvolume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
RGasoline with morethan 3% methanolbyvolume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
RGasoline with additives containing metal
Ifyou accidentallyrefuel withthe wrong fuel:
#Do not switchthe ignition on.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
*NOTEDo not use dieseltorefuelvehi‐cles with agasoline engine.
Ifyou accidentallyrefuel withthe wrong fuel:
RDo not switchthe ignition on. Otherwisefuel can enterthe engine.
Even small amounts ofthe wrong fuelcouldresult in damagetothe fuel systemandthe engine. Therepair costs are high.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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#Havethe fueltank and fuel linesdrained completely.
*NOTEDamagetothe fuel system causedbyoverfilled fueltanks.
#Onlyfillthe fueltank untilthe pumpnozzle switches off.
*NOTEFuel may sprayout whenyouremovethe fuel pump nozzle.
#Onlyfillthe fueltank untilthe pumpnozzle switches off.
Requirements:RThevehicle is unlocked.
%Do notget intothevehicle again duringtherefueling process. Otherwise, electrostaticchargecould build up again.
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you mayfailtorecognize dan‐gers.
1Fuelfillerflap
2Bracketforthe fuelfiller cap
3Tirepressuretable
4QR codeforrescue card
5Fuel type
#Press fuelfillerflap1.
#Turnthe fuelfiller cap counter-clockwise andremoveit.
#Insertthe fuelfiller cap into bracket2.
#Completelyinsertthe pump nozzle intothetankfiller neck,hook in place andrefuel.
#Onlyfillthetank untilthe pump nozzleswitches off.
#Replacethe cap onthefiller neck and turnclockwise until it engages audibly.
#Closethe fuelfillerflap.
Parking
Parkingthevehicle
&WARNINGRisk offirecausedbyhotexhaust system parts
Flammable material such as leaves, grass ortwigs may ignite iftheycome into contactwithhot parts oftheexhaust system orexhaustgasflow.
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#Parkthevehicle sothat noflammablematerial can come into contact withhotvehicle components.
#In particular, do not park on dry grass‐land or harvested grainfields.
&WARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Ifyou leavechildren unattended inthevehi‐cle,theymay be abletosetthevehicle inmotion,forexampleby:
RReleasingthe parking brake.
RShiftingthe automatic transmission outof park position].
RStartingthe engine.
In addition,theymay operatevehicle equip‐ment and become trapped.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
*NOTEDamagetothevehicle duetoitrollingaway
#Always securethevehicle againstroll‐ingaway.
1Start/stop button
#On uphill or downhill inclines, turnthe frontwheelstowardsthe curb.
#Applythe electric parking brake.
#Select transmission position].
#Switchthe ignition off.
#Lockthevehicle.
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%Whenyou parkthevehicle,you canstilloperatethe side windowsandthe panoramicsliding sunrooffor approximatelyfiveminutes ifthe driver's door is closed.
Garage door opener
Programming buttonsfor thegaragedooropener
&DANGERRisk offatal injuries duetoexhaustgases
Combustion engines emit poisonousexhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. Inhalingtheseexhaustgases is hazardoustohealthand can leadtopoisoning.
#Never leavethe enginerunning in anenclosed space without sufficientventi‐lation.
&WARNINGRisk of injurywhen openingor closing a door withthegaragedooropener
Whenyou operate or programthe door withthe integratedgaragedoor opener, people intherange of movement ofthe door maybecome trapped orstruckbythe door.
#When usingthe integratedgaragedooropener, always make surethat nobodyis withintherange of movement ofthedoor.
Only operatethefollowing doors usingthegaragedoor opener:
RDoors with a safetystop andreversingfea‐ture.
RDoors which conformtothe currentU.S.safetystandards.
Requirements:RThevehicle has been parked outsidethegarageor outsidetherange of movement ofthe door.
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe ignition is switched on.
%Thegaragedoor opener function is alwaysavailable whenthe ignition is switched on.
#Check ifthe transmitter frequency oftheremotecontrol hasthe frequencyrange of280to868 MHz.
Radio equipment approval number:
RNZLMUAHL5 (USA)
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R4112A-MUAHL5 (Canada)
#Press and hold button1,2or3thatyouwishtoprogram.Indicator lamp4flashesyellow.
%It cantakeupto20 seconds beforethe indi‐cator lampflashesyellow.
#Releasethe previously pressed button.Indicator lamp4continuestoflashyellow.
#Pointremotecontrol5from a distance of1 in (1 cm)to3 in (8 cm)towards buttons1,2or3.
#Press and hold button6ofremotecontrol5until:RIndicator lamp4lights upgreen contin‐uously.Programming is complete.
RIndicator lamp4flashesgreen. Pro‐grammingwas successful.Additionally,synchronization oftherolling code withthe door system must also be carried out.
#If indicator lamp4does not light up orflashgreen:repeatthe procedure.
#Release all ofthe buttons.
%Theremotecontrolforthe door drive is notincluded inthe scope of delivery ofthegaragedoor opener.
Synchronizingtherolling code
Requirements:RThe door system uses arolling code.
RThevehicle must be withinrange ofthegaragedoor or door drive.
RThevehicle aswell as persons and objects,are located outsidetherange of movementofthe door.
#Pressthe programming button onthe doordrive unit.Initiatethe nextstep within approximately30 seconds.
#Press previously programmed button1,2or3repeatedly untilthe door closes.Whenthe door closes, programming is com‐pleted.
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%Please alsoreadthe operating instructionsforthe door drive.
Troubleshooting when programming theremotecontrol
#Check ifthe transmitter frequency ofremotecontrol5is supported.
#Replacethe batteries inremotecontrol5.
#Holdremotecontrol5atvarious angles ata distance between 1 in (1 cm)to3 in (8 cm)in front ofthe insiderearview mirror.Yo ushouldtesteverypositionfor at least25 sec‐onds before trying another position.
#Holdremotecontrol5atthe same anglesatvarious distances in front ofthe insiderearview mirror.You shouldtesteveryposi‐tionfor at least25 seconds before tryinganother position.
#Notethat someremotecontrols transmitonlyfor a limited period, press button6onremotecontrol5again before transmissionends.
#Alignthe antenna line ofthe door opener unitwiththeremotecontrol.
%Support and additional information on pro‐gramming:
ROnthetoll free HomeLink®Hotline on1-800-355-3515 .
ROnthe Internet at http://www.homelink.com/mercedes.
Opening/closing agaragedoor
Requirements:RThe corresponding button is programmedtooperatethe door.
#Press and hold buttons1,2or3untilthe door opens or closes.
#If indicator lamp4flashesyellow afterapproximately 20 seconds: press and holdthe previously pressed button again untilthedoor opens or closes.
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Clearingthegaragedoor opener memory
#Press and hold buttons1and3.Indicator lamp4lights upyellow.
#If indicator lamp4flashesgreen:releasebuttons1and3.The entire memoryhas been deleted.
Radio equipment approval numbersfor thegaragedoor opener
Radio equipment approval numbers
Brazil
Esteequipamento opera em caráter secundário,istoé, nãotem direito à proteção contra interfer‐ência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmotipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemasoperando em caráter primário.
Paramaiores informações acessarwww.anatel.gov.br
Radio equipment approval numbers
CountryRadio equipment approvalnumber
EgyptTAC.2511151293.WIR
AndorraCE
AustraliaR-NZ
Barbados MED1578
Chile2488/DFRS20576/F-74
EuropeanUnionCE
GibraltarCE
Iceland CE
Jordan TRC/LPD/2015/299
CanadaIC:4112A-MUAHL5
Kuwait CE
Liechten‐steinCE
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CountryRadio equipment approvalnumber
MexicoRCPGEMU15-0448
Monaco CE
New Zea‐landR-NZ
NorwayCE
RussianFedera‐tion
Notrequired
Saudi Ara‐biaTA10525
Switzer‐landCE
SouthAfrica
TA-2015/1386
CountryRadio equipment approvalnumber
TurkeyNotrequired
UnitedArab Emi‐rates
ER41849/15
Dealer No:DA35176/14
UnitedStatesFCC ID: NZLMUAHL5
Further information onthe declaration of con‐formityfor wirelessvehicle components(→page 23).
Electric parking brake
Electric parking brake function (applyingautomatically)
&WARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren and animals left unatten‐ded inthevehicle
Ifyou leavechildren and animals unattendedinthevehicle,theymay be abletosetthevehicle in motion,forexampleby:
RReleasingthe parking brake.
RShiftingthe automatic transmission outof park position].
RStartingthe engine.
In addition,theymay operatevehicle equip‐ment and become trapped.
#Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
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