MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

Assistance systemssee Driving safety system
Assistant displayMenu (on-board computer) .................. 256
ASSYST PLUS........................................... 395Battery disconnection periods .............396Displayingthe service due date ........... 395Function/notes ................................... 395Regular maintenancework.................. 395Special servicerequirements .............. 395
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem).................. 90Deactivatingthe alarm ...........................91Function ................................................ 90
ATTENTION ASSIST.......................... 237, 238Function .............................................. 237Setting ................................................. 238System limitations ...............................237
Attention assistantseeATTENTION ASSIST
Audio modeActivating media mode ........................ 355Connecting USB devices ..................... 358Copyrights ...........................................355Information .......................................... 354
Inserting/removing an SD card ........... 355Media search ....................................... 361Overview ............................................. 357Pause and playback function ...............358Selecting a track ................................. 358Selecting playbackoptions .................. 358Track list .............................................. 358
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialistworkshop
Authorizedworkshopsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Automatic activationSwitching on/off.................................24 2
Automatic distance controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Automatic driving lights.........................14 6
Automatic enginestart (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................173
Automatic enginestop (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................173
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoff...........................................41, 43Function ofthe automatic frontpassenger front airbag shutoff ...............41PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoffseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
Automatic lateral support adjustmentSetting .................................................109
Automatic mirrorfolding functionActivating/deactivating .......................157
Automatic transmissionDIRECT SELECT lever ...........................17 7Drive program display ..........................176Drive programs ....................................175DYNAMIC SELECT switch .....................175Engaging drive position ........................178Engaging neutral ..................................178Engaging parkposition ........................178Engagingreversegear .........................178Kickdown .............................................180Manualgearshifting .............................178
Index539

Steering wheel paddle shifters............178Transmission position display ..............17 7Transmission positions ........................17 7
B
BAS (Brake Assist System).....................192
BatteryCharging (RemoteOnline) ....................17 0SmartKey...............................................64
Batterysee Battery (vehicle)
Battery (vehicle)...................................... 424Charging .............................................. 423Charging (RemoteOnline) ....................17 0Notes ...................................................419Notes (starting assistance andcharging) .............................................421Replacing .............................................424Starting assistance .............................. 423
Beltsee Seat belt
Belt airbagActivation .............................................. 32Function/notes .....................................36
Blind Spot Assist.....................................24 3Function ..............................................24 3Switching on/off .................................24 6System limitations ...............................243
Blu-raydrive (Rear Seat Entertain‐ment System)Overview .............................................383
Bluetooth®............................................... 290Activating/deactivating .......................290Information .......................................... 289
Bluetooth®audioActivating ............................................ 366De-authorizing (de-registering)thedevice .................................................. 366Information .......................................... 364Overview .............................................364Searchingfor a track ........................... 366Searchingfor and authorizingthedevice .................................................. 365Selecting a media player .....................366Switching device via NFC .................... 366
Brake Assist SystemseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BrakefluidNotes ...................................................472
Brakeforce distributionEBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................19 6
BrakesABS (Anti-lockBraking System) ...........19 2Active Brake Assist..............................19 6BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ..................19 2Driving tips ..........................................171EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................19 6HOLD function .....................................214Limited braking effect (salt-treatedroads) ..................................................171New/replaced brakepads/brakediscs ....................................................17 0Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....17 0
Braking assistanceseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BreakdownChanging a wheel ................................ 458Overview ofthe help functions ..............16Roadside Assistance ..............................21
540Index

Tow-starting ........................................ 430Towingaway........................................ 426Transportingthevehicle ......................427
Breakdownsee Flat tire
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound systemAdjustingthe balance/fader ...............377Adjustingthe sound optimization ........377Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ................................................376Automaticvolume adjustment .............377Calling upthe sound menu ..................376Information ..........................................376Selectingthe sound profile ..................377
Burmester®surround sound system.....375Adjustingthe balance/fader ................376Adjustingthe soundfocus ...................376Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ................................................376Automaticvolume adjustment .............376Calling upthe sound menu ..................375Information ..........................................375
Switchingthe surround sound on/off.............................................................376
ButtonsSteering wheel .................................... 252
C
Call listMaking a call ....................................... 337Overview ............................................. 336
Calling upthe sound menu
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Burmester®surround sound system ....375
Calls.......................................................... 333Accepting ............................................ 333Activating functions during a call ........ 333Calls withseveral participants .............333Declining ............................................. 333Ending a call ........................................ 333Incoming call during anexisting call .... 334Making ................................................ 333Viatheoverhead control panel(Mercedes me connect) ......................344
Camerasee 360° CameraseeRear view camera
Carkeysee SmartKey
Carwashsee Care
Carwash (care)....................................... 403
Care...........................................................41 0Air-water duct ...................................... 403Automatic carwash ............................. 403Carpet ..................................................41 0Decorativefoil .....................................406Display.................................................41 0EASY-PACK trunk box ...........................410Exterior lighting ................................... 409Headliner .............................................41 0Mattefinish ......................................... 405NightViewAssist................................ 408Paintwork............................................ 405Plastic trim ...........................................41 0Powerwasher ...................................... 404Realwood/trim elements ....................41 0Rear view camera ................................ 409
Index541

Seat belts ............................................41 0Seat cover ............................................41 0Sensors............................................... 409Tailpipes .............................................. 409Washingbyhand ................................. 404Wheels/rims ....................................... 409Windows.............................................. 409Wiper blades .......................................409
Carpet (Care)............................................41 0
Champagneglass....................................131
Change of address.....................................21
Change ofownership................................21
Changing a wheelPreparation .........................................458Raisingthevehicle .............................. 459
Changinggears........................................178Manually ..............................................178
Changing hub caps.................................458
Character entryOnthetouchpad .................................286Usingthe controller ............................. 286
ChargingBattery (vehicle) ..................................423
Mobile phone (wireless) .......................141USB port ..............................................138
Chassis level (MAGICBODYCON‐TROL)Setting .................................................221
Chauffeur mode......................................... 99Fullyreclined position ..........................104Information ............................................ 99Installing/removing headrestraint ......101Movingthe front passenger seat intothechauffeur position .........................100Movingthe front passenger seat intothe normal position .............................102
Child safety lockActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ............................................... 293Rear door .............................................. 59Rear side windows................................. 60
Child seatAttaching (notes) ................................... 52Basic instructions ..................................47front-passenger seat (notes) ..................57LATCH-type (ISOFIX) (installing) ............ 53Notes onrisks and dangers ...................48
Securing onthe front passenger seat ....58Securing ontherear seat ...................... 56TopTether ..............................................55
ChildrenAvoiding dangers inthevehicle .............48Basic instructions ..................................47Special seat beltretractor ..................... 53
Chock....................................................... 457Storage location ..................................457
Chocksee Chock
CigarettelighterFront center console ...........................13 5Rear passenger compartment .............135
Cleaningsee Care
Climate controlActivating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (control panel) .......................160Activating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (multimedia system) ..............16 0Activating/deactivatingthe synchro‐nization function (multimedia sys‐tem) .....................................................16 2
542Index

Air distribution settings ........................161Air-recirculation mode .........................162Automatic control (front) .....................160Automatic control (rear passengercompartment) ......................................161Climatestyle function ..........................161Control panelfor 3-zone automaticclimatecontrol ....................................15 9Filling capacityforPAG oil ...................475Front airvents .....................................16 5Glovebox airvent ................................16 6Inserting/removingtheflacon (fra‐grance system) ....................................16 3Ionization .............................................16 3Note....................................................15 9Rear airvents ......................................16 5Rear operating unit ..............................15 9Rear passenger compartmentresid‐ual heat ...............................................16 3Refrigerant ...........................................474Refrigerantfilling capacity ...................475Removing condensation fromthewindows..............................................16 2Residual heat inthe front compart‐ment ....................................................163
Settingrear climate control (multi‐media system) .....................................162Settingthe climatestyle ......................161Settingthe fragrance system ...............16 3Switching on/off (front) ......................16 0Switching on/off (rear passengercompartment) ......................................16 0Ventilatingthevehicle (convenienceopening) ................................................ 79Windshield heater ................................16 4
ClimatestyleFunction ...............................................161Setting .................................................161
Cockpit.........................................................6Overview .................................................6
Coffee cup symbolseeATTENTION ASSIST
COMANDsee Multimedia system
COMANDTouchManaging devices ................................ 292
Combination switch................................14 6
Compass.................................................. 325
Computersee On-board computer
ConnectionstatusDisplaying ............................................ 350Overview .............................................349
ConnectivitySwitching transmission ofthevehicleposition on/off .................................... 289
Contacts................................................... 334Calling up ............................................ 335Deleting ............................................... 336Downloading (from mobile phone) ...... 334Importing ............................................ 335Importing (overview) ...........................335Information .......................................... 334Making a call ....................................... 336Nameformat .......................................335Options ................................................ 336Storing ................................................ 336
ControllerOperating ............................................ 280
Convenience closingfeature.................... 80
Convenience opening................................ 79
Index543

Coolant (engine)Check level .......................................... 401Filling capacity .....................................473Notes ...................................................472
CopyrightLicenses ................................................ 29Trademarks............................................ 29
Cornering light function..........................14 8
Coversee Side windows
CrossTraffic Alert...................................236
Crosswind AssistFunction/notes ...................................19 5
Crosswind Assistsee MAGICBODYCONTROL
Cruise control.......................................... 200Buttons ................................................ 201Calling up a speed ............................... 201Function .............................................. 200Requirements: .....................................201Selecting ............................................. 201Setting a speed .................................... 201Storing a speed ................................... 201
Switching off ....................................... 201Switching on ........................................201System limitations ...............................200
Cup holder................................................131Installing/removing (center console) ...131Rear passenger compartment (vehi‐cles with arear benchseat) .................13 2Rear passenger compartment (vehi‐cles with electrically adjustablerearseats) ..................................................13 2Removing/installingthe insert (vehi‐cles with electrically adjustablerearseats) ..................................................13 2Switchingthe cooling/heating func‐tion on/off ..........................................13 3
Cushionbag................................................ 38
Customer Assistance Center (CAC).........25
CustomerRelations Department.............25
D
Dashboardsee Cockpit
Dashboard lightingsee Instrument cluster lighting
Data acquisitionVehicle .................................................. 26
Data import/export................................ 294Function/notes ................................... 294Importing/exporting ........................... 294
DatastorageElectronic control units .........................26Online services ......................................27Vehicle .................................................. 26
DateSettingthe time and date automati‐cally ..................................................... 288
Daytimerunning lamp modesee Daytimerunning lights
Daytimerunning lights...........................14 9Switching on/off .................................14 9
Deactivatingthe alarm(ATA)....................91
Dealershipsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Declaration of conformityWirelessvehicle components ................23
Decorativefoil (cleaning instructions)...................................................................406
544Index

Definitions (tires and loading)................451
DesignsMenu (on-board computer) .................. 254
Destination...............................................317Editing intermediatedestinations ........ 306Editingthe previous destinations .........317External ...............................................317Saving (currentvehicle position) ..........317Saving asglobalfavorite......................317Storing a map position .........................317
Destination entry.................................... 302Entering 3wordaddresses .................. 307Entering a POI or address .................... 302Entering an intermediatedestination .. 306Enteringgeo-coordinates ..................... 307Selecting a contact .............................. 307Selecting a POI .................................... 305Selecting fromthe map ....................... 308Selecting previous destinations ...........304
Detecting inattentivenessseeATTENTION ASSIST
Diagnostics connection............................23
Digital Operator's Manual.........................18
Digital speedometer................................ 257
DinghytowingseeTow-bar system
DIRECT SELECT lever...............................17 7Engaging drive position ........................178Engaging neutral ..................................178Engaging parkposition ........................178Engaging parkposition automatically ..178Engagingreversegear .........................178Function ..............................................17 7
DisplayCare .....................................................410
Display (multimedia system)Settings ...............................................287
Display (on-boardcomputer)Displays onthe multifunction display .. 255
Display contentSettingthe additionalvaluerange ....... 254
Displaymessage......................................478Calling up (on-board computer) ...........478Notes ...................................................478
Display messages

Active Distance AssistNowAvailable.. 501
IActive Headlamps Inoperative..... 520
Active Hood Malfunction See Opera‐
tor's Manual.........................................518
Active LaneKeeping Assist Camera
ViewRestricted See Operator's Man‐
ual.......................................................501
Active LaneKeeping Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual.....495
Active LaneKeeping Assist Inopera‐
tive...................................................... 497
ActiveParking Assist and
PARKTRONIC InoperativeSee Opera‐
tor's Manual........................................ 494
ActiveSteering Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual.....494
ActiveSteering Assist Inoperative.......493
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Camera
ViewRestricted See Operator's Man‐
ual.......................................................522
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual.....522
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inopera‐
tive...................................................... 522
Air Conditioning Malfunction See
Operator's Manual...............................519
ApplyBraketoShift from 'P'............... 509

Decrease Speed...................................514

Radar Sensors Dirty See Operator's
Manual................................................ 484
oRear Left BackrestNot
Latched (Example)...............................516