MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

marking is shown in red only on the side
for which there is a warning.
Active Lane Change Assist display in the "Assis- tance" menu
If the front wheel of the vehicle drives over a
detected lane marking, this will be highlighted red in the Assistance menu in the driver\bs display.
\bVehicles with active ambient lighting: if Warn-
ing Support is activated, the Active Lane
Keeping Assist warning is also accompanied
by ambient lighting (  page 174).System limits
In the following situations, a lane-correcting steer-
ing intervention may not occur but rather a warn-
ing may be given on the steering wheel, depend- ing on the situation:
= You clearly and actively steer, brake or accel-
erate.
= If a driving safety system intervenes, such as
ESP n
, Active Brake Assist or Active Blind Spot
Assist.
= You have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of acceler-
ation.
The system may be impaired or may not function
particularly in the following situations:
= If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insu"Pcient
illumination of the road, highly variable shade
conditions, rain, snow, fog or heavy spray.
= If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming tra"Pc, the
sun or re"Oections.
= If there is dirt on the windshield in the vicinity
of the multifunction camera or if the camera is fogged up, damaged or obscured.= If there is dirt on the bumper in the area of the
radar sensors, or if they are damaged or cov-
ered.
= If there are no lane markings, or several
unclear lane markings are present for one
lane, e.g. around roadworks.
= If the lane markings are worn, dark or cov-
ered.
= If the distance to the vehicle in front is too
short and thus the lane markings cannot be
detected.
= If the lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes
branch o"M, cross one another or merge.
= If the road is very narrow and winding.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognizedangers (  page 252).Driving and parking289

qActivating/deactivating Active Lane Keeping
Assist
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Collision Avoidance
5 Active Lane Keeping AssistActivate or deactivate the function.
Alternatively, Active Lane Keeping Assist can be
activated and deactivated via the quick vehicle
access Z.
\bA"ser starting the vehicle, the settings are
country-speci"Nc.

q Setting Active Lane Keeping Assist
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Collision Avoidance
5 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Setting the sensitivity
Select =.Select Early, Med. or Late .The last selected setting will be adopted the next
time the vehicle is started.\bThe standard setting for this function is
dependent on the country.
Activating or deactivating assistance on discontin-
uous lane markings
Select Advanced Support .
The last selected setting will be adopted the next
time the vehicle is started.
\bThe standard setting for this function is
dependent on the country.\bThis function must be activated in vehicles without Driving Assistance Package, so thatEmergency Stop Assist is fully available.
Further information on Emergency Stop Assist
(  page 270)AIRMATIC

qFunction of AIRMATIC
*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with varia- ble damping for improved driving comfort. The all-round level control system ensures the best possi-
ble suspension and constant ground clearance,
even with a laden vehicle. When driving at speed,
the vehicle is lowered automatically to improve
driving safety and to reduce fuel consumption.
You also have the option of manually adjusting the vehicle level.
AIRMATIC includes the following components and
functions:
= air suspension with automatic all-round level
control
= speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel con-
sumption
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=increased vehicle level for greater ground
clearance, selected via the multimedia system
= ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
constant damping force adjustment)
Suspension setting depending on the drive pro-
gram
Drive program C and B :
= The suspension setting is "Nrmer.
= The vehicle is set to low level -1.
= The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
driving at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
= When driving at speeds below 50 mph
(80 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to low
level -1.
Drive program A and 
= The suspension setting is comfortable.
= The vehicle is set to normal level.
= The vehicle is lowered to low level -1 when
driving at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
= The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
driving at speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h).= When driving at speeds below 75 mph
(120 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to low
level -1.
= When driving at speeds below 50 mph
(80 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to nor-
mal level.

q Setting the vehicle level&WARNING Risk of accident because vehi-
cle level is too high
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
The vehicle can dri"s outwards, for example,
when steering or cornering.
Choose a vehicle level which is suited to
the driving style and the road surface
conditions.&WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi-
cle lowering
When lowering the vehicle, people could become trapped if their limbs are between the
vehicle body and the tires or underneath the vehicle.
Make sure no one is underneath the
vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches when the vehicle is being
lowered.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due
to the vehicle lowering
Vehicles with AIRMATIC or level control: when
you unload luggage or leave the vehicle, the vehicle "Nrst rises slightly and then returns to
the set level shortly a"serwards.
You or anyone else in the vicinity of the wheel arches or the underbody could thus become trapped.
The vehicle can also be lowered a"ser being
locked.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the wheelarches or the underbody.*NOTE Damage due to vehicle lowering
Parts of the body could be damaged when the
vehicle is lowered.
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Make sure that there are no obstaclessuch as curbs underneath or in the
immediate vicinity of the body when the
vehicle is being lowered.
Requirements
= The vehicle has been started.
= The vehicle is not moving faster than 37 mph
(60 km/h).
= When the trailer socket is contacted (trailer/
bicycle rack): the vehicle is not moving faster
than 19 mph (30 km/h).
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
ß 5
Z
Raising the vehicle
Select t.
The indicator lamp lights up continuously.
The vehicle is raised to high level \f1.
Your selection is saved. High level \f1 set remains
stored even a"ser the vehicle has been switched
o"M.
The vehicle is lowered again in the following situa-
tions:
= When driving faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
= When driving brie"Oy between 37 mph
(60 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h).
= A"ser selecting a di"Merent drive program using
the DYNAMIC SELECT switch.
In this case, the vehicle is adjusted to the height of the active drive program.
= When the trailer socket is contacted (trailer/
bicycle rack): the vehicle is moving faster than 19 mph (30 km/h).
Lowering the vehicleSelect t.
The indicator lamp goes out.
The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the active drive program.\bIn the Sport drive program, only the normalvehicle level is possible when the trailer
socket is contacted (trailer/bicycle rack).E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL

q Function of E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL is an electrohydraulic
suspension system with variable damping for
improved driving comfort. The all-round level con-
trol system ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance, even with a laden
vehicle. When driving at speed, the vehicle is low- ered automatically to improve driving safety and
to reduce fuel consumption. The suspension set-
ting is adjusted depending on the road surface, vehicle load and the drive program selected.
The ROAD SURFACE SCAN function detects areas
of unevenness in the road before you drive over
them by means of a multifunction camera. This
reduces chassis movements.
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The damping is adjusted individually to eachwheel and depends on the following factors:
= Driving style, e.g. sporty
= Road condition, e.g. bumps
= Drive program
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL is comprised of the fol-
lowing functions and components:
= Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:
ROAD SURFACE SCAN
= Curve inclination function CURVE
= Air suspension with automatic level control
= Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel con-
sumption
= ADS PLUS: Adaptive Damping System with
constant adjustment of damping characteris-
tics
= DYNAMIC SELECT button for selecting a drive
program (  page 220)
= Manual level adjustment via the multimedia
systemDrive program C and B
= The suspension setting is "Nrmer.
= The vehicle is set to low level -1.
= The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
driving at speeds above approx. 75 mph
(120 km/h).
= When driving at speeds below approx. 50 mph
(80 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to low level -1.
= ROAD SURFACE SCAN is active.
Drive program A, 1 and 
= The suspension setting is comfortable.
= The vehicle is set to the normal level.
= The vehicle is lowered to low level -1 when
driving at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
= The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
driving at speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h).
= When driving at speeds below 75 mph
(120 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to low level -1.= When driving at speeds below 50 mph
(80 km/h), the vehicle is raised again to the normal level.
= A and 1 : ROAD SURFACE SCAN is
active.
= 1 : the curve inclination function is active.

q Function of ROAD SURFACE SCAN\bThis function is not available in all countries.
The ROAD SURFACE SCAN function monitors the
road in front of your vehicle using a multifunctioncamera (  page 253). ROAD SURFACE SCAN
detects unevenness in the road surface, e.g.
bumps, before the vehicle drives over them. Chas- sis movements are reduced and driving comfort is
increased.
ROAD SURFACE SCAN is automatically activated
if the following conditions are met:
= Drive program  is not selected.
= No raised vehicle level is set.
= You are driving at a speed between 4 mph
(7 km/h) and 112 mph (180 km/h).
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System limits
ROAD SURFACE SCAN can be impaired in the fol-
lowing situations or can stop functioning:
= If the road is insu"Pciently lit, e.g. at night.
= In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is glare,
in direct sunlight or in greatly varying ambient
light.
= If the windshield in the area of the multifunc-
tion camera is dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered.
= If the road surface has no optic structure or
re"Oects light.
= If you are driving too close to the vehicle in
front.
= If sections of the route have a very small
radius of curvature.
= During abrupt driving maneuvers, e.g. heavy
braking or sudden acceleration.
Observe the notes on cleaning the multifunction
camera (  page 414).
qSetting the vehicle level&WARNING Risk of accident because vehi-
cle level is too high
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
The vehicle can dri"s outwards, for example,
when steering or cornering.
Choose a vehicle level which is suited to
the driving style and the road surface
conditions.&WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi-
cle lowering
When lowering the vehicle, people could become trapped if their limbs are between the
vehicle body and the tires or underneath the vehicle.
Make sure no one is underneath the
vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches when the vehicle is being
lowered.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due
to the vehicle lowering
Vehicles with AIRMATIC or level control: when
you unload luggage or leave the vehicle, the vehicle "Nrst rises slightly and then returns to
the set level shortly a"serwards.
You or anyone else in the vicinity of the wheel arches or the underbody could thus become trapped.
The vehicle can also be lowered a"ser being
locked.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the wheelarches or the underbody.*NOTE Damage due to vehicle lowering
Parts of the body could be damaged when the
vehicle is lowered.
Make sure that there are no obstacles such as curbs underneath or in the
immediate vicinity of the body when the
vehicle is being lowered.294Driving and parking

Requirements
= The vehicle has been started.
= The vehicle is not moving faster than 37 mph
(60 km/h).
= When the trailer socket is contacted (trailer/
bicycle rack): the vehicle is not moving faster
than 19 mph (30 km/h).
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
ß 5
Z
Raising the vehicleSelect t.
The indicator lamp lights up continuously.
The vehicle is raised to o"M-road level \f1.
Your selection is saved. O"M-road level\f1 set
remains stored even a"ser the vehicle has been
switched o"M.
The vehicle is lowered again in the following situa- tions:
= When driving faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
= When driving brie"Oy between 37 mph
(60 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h).
= A"ser selecting a di"Merent drive program using
the DYNAMIC SELECT switch.
In this case, the vehicle is adjusted to the height of the active drive program.
= When the trailer socket is contacted (trailer/
bicycle rack): the vehicle is moving faster than 19 mph (30 km/h).
Lowering the vehicleSelect t.
The indicator lamp goes out.
The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the active drive program.\bIn the Sport drive program, only the normalvehicle level is possible when the trailer
socket is contacted (trailer/bicycle rack).
Rear view camera

q Function of the rear view camera
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the surroundings. Responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Make sure that there are no
persons, animals, objects, etc. in the maneuvering
area while maneuvering and parking.\bThe area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image, as in the inside rear view mirror.Camera Views menu (top view)1Parking Assistance menu2Rear view camera with top view3Wide-angle viewDriving and parking295

4Activating/deactivating Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC (  page 304)5Warning display of Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC (  page 301)6Guide lines at a distance of approximately
1.6 "s (0.5 m), 3.3 "s (1.0 m), 5 "s (1.5 m) and
9.9 "s (3.0 m) from the rear area7Lane marking the course the tires will take
with the current steering angle (dynamic)8Driven surface depending on the current
steering angle (dynamic)9Guide line at a distance of approximately
1.0 "s (0.3 m) from the rear area\bWhen Active Parking Assist is active, lanes 7
are displayed in green (  page 305).Wide-angle view
System limits
If the system is not ready for operation, the Sys-
tem Inoperative message appears in the central
display.
The rear view camera will not function or will func-
tion only partially in the following situations:
= You are driving forwards at a speed greater
than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).
= The trunk lid is open.
= The weather conditions are poor, e.g. heavy
rain, snow, fog, storm or spray.
= The ambient light is poor, e.g. at night or if
light is shining into the camera.
= The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or fogged
up. Observe the notes on cleaning the rear view camera (  page 414).
= The camera or rear of your vehicle is dam-
aged. In this case, have the camera and its
position and setting checked at a quali"Ned
specialist workshop.
= The detection range is limited by additional
vehicle attachments at the rear, suchas a license plate bracket or bicycle rack.
Also observe the information on vehicle sensors
and cameras (  page 253).296Driving and parking

\bDo not use the rear view camera in these
types of situations. You could otherwise injure
others or collide with objects when parking
the vehicle.\bThe contrast of the display may be impaired
by direct sunlight or by other light sources, e.g. when driving out of a garage. In this case,
pay particular attention.\bHave the display repaired or replaced if, forexample, pixel errors considerably restrict
its use.
360° camera

q Function of the 360° Camera
The 360° Camera is a system that consists of
four cameras which cover the immediate sur-
roundings of the vehicle. The cameras assist you
when you are parking, forexample, or at exits with
reduced visibility.
The 360° Camera includes the following cameras
and evaluates their images:
= Rear view camera
= Front camera
=Two side cameras in the outside mirrors
The cameras are only an aid and may show a dis- torted view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not show them at all. They are not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. Responsibilityfor safe maneuvering and parking remains withyou. Make sure that there are no persons, ani-
mals, objects, etc. in the maneuvering area while
maneuvering and parking.Menu overview &DmHrD9LHZs1Parking Assistance menu2Top view with image from the front camera3Top view with image from the rear view cam-
era43D view, le"s-hand side of the vehicle53D view, right-hand side of the vehicle63D auto viewDriving and parking297

7Activating/deactivating Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC (  page 304)8To set the GPS activation point (  page 301)9To switch between standard and wide-angle
view\bIn all views, the Parking Assist PARKTRONICwarning display is shown (  page 301).
Function of the guide lines
1Guide lines at a distance of approximately
1.6 "s (0.5 m), 3.3 "s (1.0 m), 5 "s (1.5 m) and
9.9 "s (3.0 m) from the rear area2Lane marking the course the tires will take
with the current steering angle (dynamic)3Driven surface depending on the current
steering angle (dynamic)4Guide line at a distance of approximately
1.0 "s (0.3 m) from the rear area\bWhen Active Parking Assist is active, lanes
and guide lines are displayed in green instead
of yellow (  page 305).Top view with image from the front or rear view
camera1Warning display of Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC (  page 301)2Your vehicle from above3Lane indicating the route the vehicle will take
at the current steering angle298Driving and parking