MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

In addition, the children could also set thevehicle in motion by, for example:
= releasing the parking brake.
= changing the gearbox position.
= starting the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.Keep the key out of reach of children.
The electric parking brake is applied if the trans-mission is in position ] and one of the following
conditions is ful"Nlled:
= The vehicle is switched o"M.
= The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the seat
belt buckle of the driver\bs seat and the driver\bs
door is opened.
\bTo prevent application: pull the handle of the
electric parking brake (  page 250).In the following situations, the electric parking
brake is also applied: = The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
tionary.
= Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is bringing
the vehicle to a standstill.
= In addition, one of the following conditions
must be ful"Nlled:
- The vehicle is switched o"M.
- The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the
seat belt buckle of the driver\bs seat and
the driver\bs door is opened.
- There is a system malfunction.
- The power supply is insu"Pcient.
- The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
When the electric parking brake is applied, the red M (USA) or

-You have previously driven at speeds
greater than 2 mph (3 km/h).
When the electric parking brake is released, the red M (USA) or

\bIf the battery is severely discharged, the func-
tion for detecting a collision on a parked vehi-
cle is automatically deactivated to facilitate
the next engine start.
System limits
Detection may be restricted in the following situa- tions:
= the vehicle is damaged without impact,
forexample, if an outside mirror is torn o"M or
the paint is damaged by a key
= an impact occurs at low speed
= the electric parking brake is not applied
\bYou are responsible for your vehicle. Convince
yourself that your vehicle is free of damage
and roadworthy.Setting collision detection on a parked vehicle
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 Open/Close 5
Vehicle Protection
Activate or deactivate the function via Colli-
sion Notification .\bA maximum of three incidents can be regis-
tered. Up to 15 photos are taken for every incident. In the event of another incident, the
photos of the "Nrst incident will be overwritten
if they have not been deleted already.
Activating or deactivating the collision photos
function
Note possible legal restrictions in some countries
regarding automatic recording of the vehicle sur- roundings.
Activate or deactivate Collision Photos.
Transferring the collision photos with the
Mercedes me app
Select Upload Collision Photos .Select Upload Automatically .Scan the generated QR code on the central
display with the Mercedes me app.
The encrypted collision photos will then be
uploaded to Mercedes me.\bAny device that can scan QR codes can be
used to view the collision photos in the
Mercedes me app.
Copying the collision photos to a USB "Oash drive
Connect a USB "Oash drive .Select Manage Collision Photos .Select Copy (USByf .
All collision photos are copied to the USB
"Oash drive.\bTo ensure secure operation, only use with
FAT32 or exFAT formatted USB storage devi-
ces.
Deleting collision photos
Select Manage Collision Photos .Select Delete.
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Notes on parking the vehicle for an extended
period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, it may su"Mer damage through disuse.
The 12 V battery may also be impaired or dam-
aged by heavy discharging.
\bFurther information can be obtained at a
quali"Ned specialist workshop.
Standby mode (extension of the starter battery\bs
period out of use)

q Standby mode function
\bThis function is not available for all models.
If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be
minimized during extended periods of non-opera-
tion.
Standby mode is characterized by the following:
= The starter battery is preserved.
= The maximum non-operational time appears in
the driver\bs display.
= The connection to online services is interrup-
ted.
If the following conditions are ful"Nlled, standby
mode can be activated or deactivated using the
multimedia system:
= The vehicle is switched on.
= The vehicle has not been started.
Exceeding the vehicle\bs displayed non-operational
time may cause inconvenience; i.e. it cannot be guaranteed that the starter battery will reliablystart the vehicle.
Charge the starter battery in the following situa- tions:
= The vehicle\bs non-operational time has to be
extended.
= The starter battery charge level is insu"Pcient
for standby mode.\bStandby mode is automatically deactivated when the vehicle is switched on.

q Activating/deactivating standby mode (parking
up the vehicle)
Requirements
= The power supply is switched on.
=The vehicle is not switched on.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 Other FunctionsActivate or deactivate Standby Mode.
Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems that
assist you in driving, parking and maneuvering thevehicle. The driving systems are only aids. Theyare not a substitute for you paying attention to
your surroundings and do not relieve you of your
responsibility pertaining to road tra"Pc law. The
driver is always responsible for maintaining a safe
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in lane.Pay attention to the tra"Pc conditions at all times
and intervene when necessary. Be aware of the limitations regarding the safe use of these sys-tems.
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Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of anaccident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. They cannot always take into account road, weather or tra"Pc condi-
tions.\bSome driving systems can regulate or limit the speed to a previously set value. Draw atten-tion to the stored speed when changing driv-
ers.
Information on vehicle sensors and cameras
Some driving and driving safety systems use cam- eras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors to
monitor the area in front of, behind or next to the vehicle.
1Multifunction camera2Cameras in the outside mirrors3Front radar4Front camera5Corner radars6Ultrasonic sensors7Rear view camera&WARNING Risk of accident due to restric-
ted detection performance of vehicle sen- sors and cameras
If the area around vehicle sensors or cameras
is covered, damaged or dirty, certain driving
and safety systems cannot function correctly.
There is a risk of an accident.
Keep the area around vehicle sensors or
cameras clear of any obstructions and
clean.Have damage to the bumper, radiator
grille or stone chipping in the area of the
front and rear windows repaired at a
quali"Ned specialist workshop.
Particularly, keep the areas around the sensors
and cameras free of dirt, ice or slush
(  page 414). The sensors and cameras must
not be covered and the detection ranges around them must be kept free. Do not attach additional
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license plate brackets, advertisements, stickers,foils or foils to protect against stone chippings in
the detection range of the sensors and cameras.
Make sure that there are no overhanging loads
protruding into the detection range.
If a bumper or the radiator grill is damaged or
a"ser an impact, have the function of the sensors
checked at a quali"Ned specialist workshop. Have
damage or stone chipping in the area of the cam-
eras on the front and rear windows repaired at a
quali"Ned specialist workshop.\bThe rear view camera can extend and retract
automatically for the purpose of calibration,
even though there is no camera image in the
display.
Overview of driving systems and driving safety
systems
= ABS (  page 255)
= BAS (  page 255)
= ESP n
( page 255)
= ESP n
Crosswind Assist (  page 256)
= EBD (  page 257)
=
STEER CONTROL (  page 257)
= HOLD function (  page 257)
= Hill Start Assist (  page 258)
= ATTENTION ASSIST (  page 259)
= Tra"Pc Sign Assist (  page 278)
= Tra"Pc light view (  page 282)
= AIRMATIC (  page 290)
= E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (  page 292)
Driving Assistance Package\bThe availability of some functions or sub-func- tions of the Driving Assistance Package is
equipment- or country-speci"Nc. The functions
of your Driving Assistance Package may di"Mer
from the functions listed here.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(  page 260)
= Active Speed Limit Assist (  page 265)
= Route-based speed adaptation (  page 266)
= Active Brake Assist (  page 274)
= Active Steering Assist (  page 268)
= Active Emergency Stop Assist (  page 270)
=
Active Lane Change Assist (  page 272)
= Active Stop-and-Go Assist (  page 268)
= Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning
(  page 284)
= Active Lane Keeping Assist (  page 287)
= PRE-SAFE n
Impulse Side (  page 55)
Parking Package\bThe availability of individual functions depends
on the country and equipment.
= Rear-view camera (  page 295)
= 360° camera (  page 297)
= Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (  page 301)
= Active Parking Assist (  page 305)
= Remote Parking Assist (  page 310)
= Memory Parking Assist (country-dependent)
(  page 317)
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Functions of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
brake pressure in critical driving situations:
= During braking, for instance, at maximum full-
stop braking or if there is insu"Pcient tire trac-
tion, the wheels are prevented from locking.
= Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake
pedal can be an indication of hazardous road con- ditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
System limits
= ABS is active from speeds of approx. 3 mph
(5 km/h).
= ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yellow %
ABS warning lamp lights up continuously a"ser
the vehicle is started.
Function of BAS&WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a
malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
Depress the brake pedal with full force in
emergency braking situations. ABS pre-
vents the wheels from locking.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your emergency braking situation with additional brake
force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
= BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
= BAS can shorten the braking distance.
= ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Function of ESP n&WARNING
Risk of skidding if ESP n
is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP n
, ESP n
cannot carry out
vehicle stabilization.
ESP n
should only be deactivated in the
following situations.*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP n
) can moni-
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
= When pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
= When braking.
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If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP n
can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
= One or more wheels are braked.
= The engine output is adapted according to the
situation.
When ESP n
is deactivated, the

Activating/deactivating ESPn
(Electronic Stability
Program)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
ß 5
Z
\bESP n
can only be activated/deactivated using
quick access when at least one other function
is available in quick access. ESP n
can other-
wise be found in the Assistance menu.*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.Select ESP.Select On or Off.
ESP n
is deactivated if the

qActivating/deactivating the HOLD function&WARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being active when you
leave the vehicle
If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD
function it could, in the following situations,
roll away:
= If there is a malfunction in the system or in
the power supply.
= If the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
Always secure the vehicle against rolling away before you leave it.
Requirements
= The vehicle is stationary.
= The driver\bs door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver\bs side is fastened.
= The vehicle has been started or has been
automatically switched o"M by the ECO start/
stop function.
= The electric parking brake is released.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
= The transmission is in position [, ^ or \\.
Activating the HOLD functionDepress the brake pedal, and a"ser a short
time quickly depress further until the