MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
#Havetherestraint systemchecked andrepaired immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop immediately.
Seat belts
Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Seat beltwarning lamplights up
Thered seat beltwarning lamp will light upfor six seconds oncethe engine hasstarted.
In addition, awarningtone may sound.
The seat beltwarning lampremindsthe driver and front passengertofastentheir seat belts.
#Fastenyour seat belt (→page37).
Ifyou haveplaced objects onthe front passenger seat,the seat beltwarning lamp mayremain lit.
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Seat beltwarning lampflashes
Thered seat beltwarning lampflashes and an intermittentwarningtone sounds.
The driver or front passenger has notfastenedtheir seat belt whilethevehicle is in motion.
#Fastenyour seat belt(→page37).There are objects onthe front passenger seat.
#Removethe objects fromthe front passenger seat.
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Driving systems
Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Engine diagnosiswarninglampIn somestates, legalrequirementsstipulatethatyou must immediately consult aqualified specialistworkshop as soonastheyellow Check Enginewarning lamp lights up.
#Havethevehiclechecked as soon as possible at aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Electrical malfunctionwarn‐ing lamp
Thered electrical malfunctionwarning lamp is lit.
There is a malfunction inthe electrics.
#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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#Exitthevehicle andkeep a safe distance from it untilthe engine has cooled down.
#Checkthe coolant level (→page 401).
#Make surethatthe air supplytotheradiator is not obstructed.
#Avoiding high loads onthe engine, drivetothe nearestqualified specialistworkshop. In doing so, ensurethatthecoolanttemperature displayremains belowthered area.
Tires
Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Tirepressure monitoringsystemwarning lamp lightsup
Theyellow tire pressure monitoring systemwarning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one ofthe tires.
&WARNINGRisk of an accident duetoinsufficient tire pressure
Tirepressuresthat aretoo low posethefollowing hazards:
RThe tires may burst, especially asthe load andvehicle speed increase.
RThe tires maywearexcessively and/or unevenly,which may greatly impair tire traction.
RThe drivingcharacteristics, aswell assteering and braking, may be greatly impaired.
You couldthen lose control ofthevehicle.
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Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
#Observetherecommended tire pressure.
#Adjustthe tire pressure if necessary.
#Stopthevehicle, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions.
#Checkthe tire pressure andthe tires.
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Tirepressure monitoringsystemwarning lampflashes
Theyellow tire pressure monitoring systemwarning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)flashesfor approximatelyoneminute andthenremains lit.
The tire pressuremonitoring system is defective.
&WARNINGThereis arisk of an accident ifthe tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
Ifthe tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning, it is not abletoissue awarning ifthere is pressure loss inone or more ofthe tires.
Underinflated tires may,forexample, impairthe driving,steering and brakingcharacteristics.
#Havethe tire pressure monitoring systemchecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Vehicle
Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions

1,2, 3 ...
12V batterysee Battery (vehicle)
12V socketsee Socket (12 V)
115 V socketsee Socket (115V)
360° Camera........................................... 228Function .............................................. 228Openingthe camera cover (rear viewcamera) ............................................... 231Selecting a view .................................. 230Settingfavorites ..................................231
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A/C functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................16 0Switching on/off (control panel) .........16 0
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............192
Accelerationsee Kickdown
Accident and breakdown manage‐mentMercedes me connect .........................345
Acoustic lockingverification signalActivating/deactivating ......................... 63
Activating/deactivating automaticvolume adjustment
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Active Blind Spot Assist..........................24 3Brake application .................................24 5Function ..............................................24 3Switching on/off .................................24 6System limitations ...............................243
Active Brake AssistFunction/notes ...................................19 6Setting ................................................. 200
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC........ 203Active EmergencyStop Assist ..............212Active Lane Change Assist...................210Calling up a speed ...............................204Displays inthe Instrument Display .......212Function .............................................. 203Increasing/decreasing speed .............. 204Requirements ...................................... 204
Route-based speed adaptation ............207Steering wheel buttons ....................... 204Storing a speed ................................... 204Switching off/deactivating .................. 204Switching on/activating ......................204System limitations ...............................203
Active EmergencyStop Assist................212
Active hood (pedestrian protection)...... 396Method of operation ............................396Resetting ............................................. 396
Active Lane Change Assist.....................210Activating/deactivating .......................212Function ...............................................210
Active LaneKeeping Assist....................24 6Activating/deactivating .......................248Activating/deactivatingthewarning ....24 9Function ..............................................24 6Settingthe sensitivity ..........................24 9System limitations ...............................246
ActiveParking Assist.............................. 231CrossTraffic Alert ............................... 236DriveAwayAssist................................ 235Exiting a parking space .......................234Function .............................................. 231
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Maneuvering assistance ...................... 237Parking ................................................ 233System limitations ...............................231
Active Service System PLUSsee ASSYSTPLUS
Active Speed Limit Assist....................... 206Display ................................................ 206Function .............................................. 206
ActiveSteering Assist.............................208Activating/deactivating .......................210Active EmergencyStop Assist ..............212Active Lane Change Assist...................210Displays inthe Instrument Display .......212Function .............................................. 208System limitations ...............................208
Adaptive cruise controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Adaptive Highbeam AssistFunction ..............................................14 8Switching on/off .................................14 9
AdditionalvaluerangeSetting display content ........................ 254
Additives..................................................470Engine oil .............................................470Fuel .....................................................470
Additives (engine oil)seeAdditives
Additives (fuel)seeFuel
Address booksee Contacts
Adjusting the balance/fader
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................377
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Adjusting the bass, mid-range andtreble
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Adjusting the mid-range, treble andbass
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Adjusting the soundfocus
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Adjusting the sound optimization
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................377
Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
ADS PLUS damping systemsee AIRMATIC
After-sales service centersee ASSYST PLUS
Air bagReduced protection ...............................40
Air distributionSetting (multimedia system) ................161
Air freshener systemseePerfume atomizer
Air inletsee Air-water duct
Air pressureseeTirepressure
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Air suspensionsee AIRMATIC
Airvents...................................................16 5Adjusting (front) ..................................16 5Adjusting (rear) ....................................16 5Glovebox .............................................166
Airventssee Airvents
Air-recirculation mode............................16 2
Air-water duct.......................................... 403Keeping free ........................................403
Airbag.........................................................38Activation .............................................. 32Belt airbag .............................................36Cushionbag ...........................................38Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ....38Installation locations .............................38Knee airbag ........................................... 38Overview ............................................... 38PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43Protection ..............................................39Side airbag ............................................ 38Window curtain airbag ...........................38
AIRMATIC..................................................215Setting .................................................216Suspension ..........................................215
AlarmseePanic alarm
Alarm systemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
AlternativerouteseeRoute
Ambient lightingSetting (multimedia system) ................150
AndroidAuto............................................ 341Connecting a mobile phone ................. 341Ending ................................................. 342Information .......................................... 341Overview .............................................. 341Sound settings .................................... 342Transferredvehicle data ......................342
AnimalsPets inthevehicle ..................................61
Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skidchainssee Snowchains
Anti-theft alarmsystemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anti-theft protectionImmobilizer ............................................ 90
Anti-theft protectionseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)
Apple CarPlay™....................................... 339
Connecting an iPhone®....................... 340Ending .................................................341Notes .................................................. 340Overview ............................................. 339Sound settings .................................... 340Transferredvehicle data ......................342
AshtrayFront center console ...........................13 4Rear door .............................................134
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