MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

Tire pressure monitorWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Tire pressure monitoring
system warning lamp "Oashes
*The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) "Oashes for approximately one minute and
then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning.
&WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
The tire pressure monitoring system cannot issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tires.
Tires with insu"Pcient tire pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking.
Have the tire pressure monitoring system checked at a quali"Ned specialist workshop.
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Tire pressure monitoring
system warning lamp lights
up
*The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires.&WARNING Risk of an accident due to insu"Pcient tire pressure
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The tires can burst.
= The tires can wear excessively and/or unevenly.
= The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle.
Observe the recommended tire pressures.Adjust the tire pressure if necessary.580Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsStop the vehicle in accordance with the tra"Pc conditions.Check the tire pressure and the tires.Display messages and warning/indicator lamps581

1, 2, 3 ...
(SmartKey) battery ......................................... 85
3D driver\bs display , 3D instrument cluster
Function/notes...................................... 321
4MATIC ........................................................ 226
48 V on-board electrical system Displays in the driver\bs display................ 328
Operating safety...................................... 31
A
A/C function Activating/deactivating (operating
unit)....................................................... 186
Switching on/o"M (MBUX)....................... 187
ABS ............................................................. 255
Acceleration Kickdown............................................... 225
Optimized acceleration.......................... 206
Accelerator pedal ......................................... 218
Accident prevention ..................................... 314
Accident, emergency call ............................. 392
Activating/deactivating the acoustic lock-
ing veri"Ncation signal...................................... 83
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 287
Brake application................................... 286
Exit warning........................................... 284
Function................................................ 284
Active Brake Assist Function................................................ 274
Setting................................................... 278
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Activating/deactivating.......................... 263
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 270
Active Lane Change Assist..................... 272
Calling up a speed................................. 263
Function................................................ 260
Increases/decreases the speed............. 263
Route-based speed adaptation............... 266
Storing a speed...................................... 263
Active Emergency Stop Assist ...................... 270
Active headlamps ......................................... 167
Active Lane Change Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 274
Function................................................ 272Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 290
Function................................................ 287
Setting the sensitivity............................. 290
Active light function ..................................... 167
Active Parking Assist Automatic braking function.................... 310
Cross tra"Pc warning.............................. 315
Drive Away Assist................................... 314
Exiting a parking space.......................... 308
Function................................................ 305
Maneuvering brake function................... 316
Memory Parking Assist.......................... 317
Parking.................................................. 307
Pausing.................................................. 309
Remote Parking Assist........................... 310
Active Service System PLUS ......................... 402
Active Speed Limit Assist ............................. 265
Active Steering Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 270
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 270
Active Lane Change Assist..................... 272
Function................................................ 268
Active Stop-and-Go Assist ............................ 268582Index

Adaptive cruise control................................. 266
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 171
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Activating/deactivating.......................... 173
Additives Engine oil............................................... 481
Fuel....................................................... 480
A"ser-sales service........................................ 402
Air bag Belt air bag.............................................. 63
Cushion bag............................................. 64
Front air bag............................................ 64
*n"Oating ................................................... 57
Overview.................................................. 64
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp........ 50
REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator lamps........ 52
Warning lamp........................................... 48
Air conditioning menu Air distribution....................................... 187
Calling up.............................................. 186
Climate control...................................... 187
Footwell temperature............................. 188
Fragrance system.................................. 189Front air conditioning............................. 186
Ionization............................................... 189
Rear passenger compartment climate
control................................................... 188
Air distribution Adjusting....................................... 184, 187
Air freshener system .................................... 189
Air inlet ........................................................ 410
Air pressure ................................................. 446
Air suspension ............................................. 290
Air vents Adjusting............................................... 195
Glove box............................................... 197
Air/water duct ............................................. 410
Airbag Rear airbag.............................................. 64
Air"Oow Adjusting............................................... 184
AIRMATIC Setting the vehicle level......................... 291
Vehicle levels......................................... 290
Alarm system ............................................... 110All-wheel drive .............................................. 226
Alternative route .......................................... 375
Ambient lighting ........................................... 174
AMG TRACK PACE Con"Nguring ............................................ 368
Drag Race.............................................. 366
Function................................................ 364
Telemetry display................................... 367
Track Race............................................. 364
Animals .......................................................... 59
Anti-collision Drive Away Assist................................... 314
Anti-lock braking system .............................. 255
Anti-the"s alarm system ................................ 110
Anti-the"s protection
Immobilizer............................................ 110
Anticipatory operating-mode strategy ,
Route-based................................................. 218
Apps , Mercedes me
Mercedes me calls................................. 385
Mercedes me connect........................... 388
Assistance system ....................................... 254Index583

ASSYST PLUSBattery disconnection periods................ 403
Service interval display.......................... 402
Service requirements............................. 402
ATA Deactivating the alarm........................... 111
Function................................................ 110 Interior protection.................................. 112
Interior protection function..................... 112
Tow-away alarm function........................ 111
Tow-away protection.............................. 112
ATTENTION ASSIST Function................................................ 259
Setting................................................... 260
Attention assistant ....................................... 259
Augmented reality Head-up display..................................... 325
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Service Center ..... 37
Authorized workshop ...................................... 37
Automatic car wash ...................................... 410
Automatic car wash mode ............................ 411
Automatic climate control ............................ 187
Automatic distance control ........................... 260Automatic driving lights................................ 165
Automatic emergency call ............................ 392
Automatic engine start/stop ........................ 211
Automatic front passenger air bag shuto"M
Function.................................................. 53
Information (child restraint system on
the front passenger seat)......................... 72 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp........ 50
Automatic lateral support adjustment ........... 131
Automatic measures a"ser an accident ............ 57
Automatic mirror folding function ................. 183
Automatic seat adjustment ........................... 130
Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 222
Drive programs...................................... 218
DYNAMIC SELECT button....................... 218
Engages neutral..................................... 223
Engaging drive position.......................... 224
Engaging reverse gear............................ 223
Kickdown............................................... 225
Manual gear shi"sing............................... 224
Oil temperature (driver\bs display)............ 323
Selecting park position........................... 223Steering wheel paddle shi"sers................ 224
Switching gears..................................... 222
Transmission position display................. 222
Transmission positions........................... 222
Autonomous braking .................................... 274
B
Back seat ..................................................... 119
Bad weather light ......................................... 168
Bag hook ..................................................... 150
BAS ............................................................. 255
Basic information ........................................... 45
Battery High-voltage battery............................... 427
Battery (12 V battery) Charging................................................ 430
Notes..................................................... 425
Notes (starting assistance and charg-
ing)........................................................ 428
Replacing............................................... 432
Starting assistance................................ 430
Battery (48 V) Notes..................................................... 426
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Battery (high-voltage on-board electricalsystem) ........................................................ 487
Battery (starter battery) charging, Remote Online........................ 204
Battery operation ......................................... 199
Belt Fastening................................................. 48
Notes on wearing correctly...................... 47
Releasing................................................. 64
To adjust the height................................. 48
Belt air bag Function.................................................. 63
*n"Oating ................................................... 57
Straightening out a seat belt strap............ 63
Blind Spot Assist .......................................... 286
Bluetooth n
Connecting a mobile phone.................... 383
Boost pressure, current (driver\bs display) ...... 323
Brake Assist Active Brake Assist................................. 274
Brake Assist System............................... 255
Brake Assist System ..................................... 255
Brake disks .................................................. 205Brake "Ouid.................................................... 482
Brake force distribution ................................ 257
Brake pads ................................................... 205
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............. 255
Active Brake Assist................................. 274
BAS (Brake Assist System)..................... 255
Driving tips............................................ 207
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribu-
tion)....................................................... 257
Electric parking brake............ 248, 249, 250
Handbrake............................. 248, 249, 250
HOLD function....................................... 257
Limited braking e"Mect (salt-treated
roads).................................................... 207 New/replaced brake pads/brake discs.. 205
Notes on breaking in a new vehicle........ 205
Parking brake......................... 248, 249, 250
Post-collision brake.................................. 57
Recuperation......................................... 214
Braking assistance Brake Assist System............................... 255
Breakdown Changing a wheel................................... 467Flat tire.................................................. 419
Overview of aids...................................... 24
Tow-starting........................................... 439
Towing methods..................................... 434
Transporting the vehicle......................... 436
Breakdown (Roadside Assistance) .................. 31
C
Calling the customer center for
Mercedes-Benz ............................................ 385
Calls Mercedes me......................................... 384
Telephone menu.................................... 384
Using overhead control panel................. 384
Camera 360° camera......................................... 297
Activating using GPS (reversing cam-
era)........................................................ 301 Button................................................... 300
Cleaning................................................ 414
Driver camera........................................ 354
Function................................................ 297
Information............................................ 253
Managing activation points..................... 301
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Opening the camera cover (rear view
camera)................................................. 301
Rear view camera................................... 295
ROAD SURFACE SCAN........................... 293
Select view............................................ 301
Car key .......................................................... 82
Car wash Automatic car wash............................... 410
Power washer........................................ 412
Washing by hand.................................... 412
Car-to-X-Communication Display on map...................................... 377
Care Air/water duct....................................... 410
Automatic car wash............................... 410
Camera.................................................. 414
Car parts............................................... 414
Decorative foil........................................ 413
Display................................................... 415
Exterior lighting...................................... 414
Head-up display..................................... 415
Headliner............................................... 415
Paint...................................................... 413
Plastic trim............................................ 415Power washer........................................ 412
Real wood/trim elements...................... 415
Seat belts.............................................. 415
Steering wheel....................................... 415
Vehicle interior....................................... 415
Vehicle socket for the high-voltage
battery................................................... 414
Washing by hand.................................... 412
Wheels/rims.......................................... 414
Caring for plastic trim ................................... 415
Caring for rims ............................................. 414
Central display Operating.............................................. 345
Central locking system Button..................................................... 87
SmartKey................................................. 83
Change of address ......................................... 31
Change of ownership ...................................... 31
Changing a wheel Installing a new wheel............................ 470
Preparation............................................ 467
Raising the vehicle................................. 468
Removing/installing hub caps................ 467Charge level display ..................................... 244
Charge level/charge display ......................... 244
Charging 12 V battery........................................... 430
At time of departure............................... 369
Charge level display............................... 244
Charging cable control panel.................. 235
Charging station, mode 3....................... 233
Con"Nguring weekly pro"Nle...................... 369
Emergency release of the socket "Oap..... 243
Ending the charging process (alternat-
ing current, mode 2/3).......................... 240
Ending the charging process (direct
current, mode 4).................................... 242
Indicator lamps on vehicle socket........... 236
Mains socket, mode 2............................ 232
Maximum charging current (mains
socket).................................................. 234
Notes on charging the high-voltage
battery................................................... 230
Notes on the high-voltage battery........... 427
Rapid charging station, mode 4.............. 233
Starting the charging process (alter-
nating current, mode 2/3)..................... 237586Index

Starting the charging process (direct
current, mode 4).................................... 241
Stowing the charging cable.................... 232
USB port........................................ 145, 157
Wallbox, mode 3.................................... 233
Wirelessly charging a mobile phone........ 160
Charging cable Control panel......................................... 235
Stowing................................................. 232
Charging settings ......................................... 369
Chau"Meur mode
Moving the front passenger seat into
the chau"Meur position............................ 122
Moving the front passenger seat into
the normal position................................ 124
Overview................................................ 121
Checking the coolant level ........................... 408
Child safety lock Rear door................................................. 80
Side windows (rear passenger com-
partment)................................................ 81
Child seat Adjusting the vehicle seat........................ 74
Basic instructions.................................... 68Front passenger seat............................... 71
Installing ISOFIX....................................... 77
Notes on belt air bags.............................. 74
Overview of warning stickers.................... 71
Rear airbag.............................................. 73
Rearward-facing....................................... 74
Risks/dangers......................................... 69
Securing on the rear seat with the seat belt.................................................. 79
Securing to the front passenger seat with the seat belt..................................... 79
The most important information in brief.... 67
Top Tether................................................ 78
Children Avoiding dangers in the vehicle................ 69
Basic instructions.................................... 68
Special seat belt retractor........................ 76
Chock .................................................. 466, 467
City lighting .................................................. 168
Clean varnish ............................................... 413
Cleaning Air/water duct....................................... 410
Automatic car wash............................... 410
Car parts............................................... 414Decorative foil........................................ 413
Paint...................................................... 413
Power washer........................................ 412
Real wood/trim elements...................... 415
Sensors................................................. 414
Vehicle interior....................................... 415
Vehicle socket for the high-voltage
battery................................................... 414
Washing by hand.................................... 412
Cleaning carpets .......................................... 415
Cleaning seat covers .................................... 415
Climate control Activating/deactivating.......................... 186
Activating/deactivating (rear operat-
ing unit)................................................. 186
Activating/deactivating the A/C func-
tion (control panel)................................. 186
Adjusting............................................... 186
Air conditioning menu............................ 186
Air distribution....................................... 184
Air vents (front)...................................... 195
Air vents (rear passenger compart- ment)..................................................... 196
Air"Oow ................................................... 184
Automatic control.................................. 187Index587

Defrosting a window.............................. 187
Defrosting the windshield....................... 184
Defrosting windows................................ 188
Filling capacity for refrigerant and
PAG oil................................................... 485
Fine particle status display..................... 186
Fragrance system.......................... 189, 190
Glove box air vent.................................. 197
Immediate pre-entry climate control....... 195
Inserting/removing the "Oacon (fra-
grance system)...................................... 190
Ionization............................................... 189
Notes..................................................... 184
Operating unit........................................ 184
Pre-entry climate control for depar-
ture time................................................ 193
Pre-entry climate control when the vehicle is unlocked................................. 191
Rear operating unit.................................. 22
Rear passenger compartment operat-
ing unit.................................................. 185
Rear window defroster........................... 184
Refrigerant............................................. 484
Residual heat......................................... 189
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/o"M ................................................... 189Switching the A/C function on/o"M
(MBUX).................................................. 187
Synchronization function........................ 188
Temperature.......................................... 184
Ventilating with convenience opening..... 101
Windshield heater.................................. 191
COC papers , CERTIFICATE OF CONFORM-
ITY............................................................... 474
Cockpit Dashboard overview............................... 6, 8
Collision detection (parked vehicle) Setting........................................... 250, 251
Combination switch Lights.................................................... 165
Windshield wipers.................................. 176
Commuter route ........................................... 375
Components relevant to radio regulation Declaration of conformity......................... 35
Content sharing menu .................................. 344
Control elements: .......................................... 29
Convenience closing .................................... 102
Convenience opening ................................... 101Coolant
Capacity................................................ 483
Notes..................................................... 482
Cooling ........................................................ 184
Copyright License.................................................... 44
Copyrights Trademarks.............................................. 44
Cornering light ............................................. 167
Correct use .................................................... 37
Cover ........................................................... 103
Cross tra"Pc (warning) .................................. 315
Crosswind Assist .......................................... 256
Cushion air bag (reclining rear seat) *n"Oating ................................................... 57
Cushion bag , Reclining rear passenger
compartment seat.......................................... 64
Cushionbag Information.............................................. 65
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ................ 38
Customer Relations Department ..................... 38588Index