MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

FuelAdditives................................................ 480
Depressurize the fuel tank (plug-in
hybrid with gasoline engine)................... 229
E10........................................................ 479
Gasoline................................................ 479
Gasoline quality..................................... 479
Re"Nlling .................................................. 226
Reserve................................................. 481
Sulfur content........................................ 479
Tank capacity......................................... 481
Fuel consumption indicator .......................... 222
Fuel reserve ................................................. 481
Fully reclined position .................................. 120
Function in the event of an accident ............... 58
Function seat ................................................. 20
Function seat (rear passenger compart-
ment) ............................................................. 22
Fuses Cockpit.................................................. 442
Engine compartment.............................. 440
Front passenger footwell........................ 442
Fuse assignment diagram....................... 439
Notes..................................................... 439Trunk..................................................... 442
G
G-meter , Accelerometer............................... 323
Garage door opener Clearing the memory.............................. 248
Opening/closing a door......................... 248
Problem................................................. 248
Garage door openers Programming buttons............................. 246
Synchronizing the rolling code................ 247
Gasoline ...................................................... 479
Gearshi"s DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 222
Manual.................................................. 224
General driving tips ...................................... 207
Genuine parts ................................................ 28
Glide mode .................................................. 226
Glove box Air vent.................................................. 197
Locking/unlocking................................. 145
Grab handles Notes..................................................... 113
H
Handbrake ................................................... 248
Handling characteristics Unusual................................................. 444
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ................................... 97
Handset ....................................................... 147
Haptic accelerator pedal , Pressure point...... 218
Hazard warning lights ................................... 166
Hazard warnings Car-to-X-Communication........................ 377
Head restraint Adjusting (rear passenger compart-
ment)..................................................... 127
Attaching/removing the additional
cushion (front)....................................... 126
Attaching/removing the additional
cushion (rear passenger compartment).. 127
Folding into position/folding back
manually (rear passenger compart-
ment)............................................. 128, 129
Lowering/folding into place from the front (rear passenger compartment)....... 126
Luxury head restraint (front)................... 125Index599

Luxury head restraint (rear passenger
compartment)........................................ 127
Neck warmer......................................... 127
Head-up display Augmented reality.................................. 325
Care...................................................... 415
Function................................................ 323 Memory function................................... 138
Operating.............................................. 326
Selecting (with augmented reality).......... 327 Switching on/o"M.................................... 327
Headlamp "Oashing........................................ 165
Headlamp range control ............................... 168
Headlamps ................................................... 164
Heating Activating/deactivating.......................... 186
Center console...................................... 185
Climate control...................................... 184
Panel heating......................................... 133
Rear window.......................................... 184
Seat....................................................... 132
Steering wheel....................................... 135
Windshield............................................. 191Help call Mercedes-Benz emergency call system.. 392
High beam ................................................... 165
High-voltage battery Charge level display............................... 244
Charging at time of departure................ 369
Charging cable control panel.................. 235
Charging duration.................................. 487
Charging station, mode 3....................... 233
Con"Nguring weekly pro"Nle...................... 369
Ending the charging process (alternat-
ing current, mode 2/3).......................... 240
Ending the charging process (direct
current, mode 4).................................... 242
Energy "Oow display................................. 370
General notes on charging..................... 230
Mains socket, mode 2............................ 232
Maximum charging current (mains
socket).................................................. 234
Notes..................................................... 427
Range.................................................... 487
Rapid charging station, mode 4.............. 233 Starting the charging process (alter-nating current, mode 2/3)..................... 237Starting the charging process (direct
current, mode 4).................................... 241
Stowing the charging cable.................... 232
Type....................................................... 487
Wallbox, mode 3.................................... 233
High-voltage on-board electrical system Indicator lamps on vehicle socket........... 236
Manual switch-o"M ................................... 201
Operating safety...................................... 31
Highway mode ............................................. 168
Hill Start Assist ............................................ 258
HOLD function Function................................................ 257
Switching on/o"M.................................... 258
Home screen Central display....................................... 344
Hood Opening/closing.................................... 404
I
*denti"Ncation plate
Engine................................................... 476
Refrigerant............................................. 484
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Vehicle.................................................. 476
Immediate pre-entry climate control ............. 195
Immobilizer .................................................. 110
Inattentiveness detection ............................. 259
Incorrect behavior by vehicle occupants Limited protection.................................... 59
Indicator/warning lamp ................................ 562
Indicator/warning lamps PASSENGER AIR BAG............................... 50
Individual drive program Con"Nguring .................................... 220, 221
Inside rearview mirror .................................. 181
Installing Snow chains.......................................... 445
Tires/wheels......................................... 470
Intelligent Light System Activating/deactivating.......................... 169
Active headlamps................................... 167
Adaptive Highbeam Assist...................... 170
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus............... 171
Assistance functions.............................. 169
Bad weather light................................... 168
City lighting............................................ 168Cornering light....................................... 167
Enhanced fog light function.................... 168
Highway mode....................................... 168
Overview................................................ 167
Topographical compensation.................. 168
Interior lighting Adjusting............................................... 174
Ambient lighting..................................... 174
MBUX reading light................................ 351
Switch-o"M delay time.............................. 176
Interior protection ........................................ 112
Internet Mercedes me connect........................... 388
Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot...................... 361
Web browser.......................................... 390
Ionization ..................................................... 189
ISOFIX child seat anchor Installing.................................................. 77
J
Jack Storage location............................. 466, 467
Jump-start connection .................................. 430
K
Key Problem................................................... 86
Replacement key...................................... 86
KEYLESS-GO Deactivating............................................. 84
Locking/unlocking the vehicle................. 88
Problem................................................... 90
Unlocking setting..................................... 83
Kickdown ..................................................... 225
Knee air bag ................................................... 64
L
Lane change assist ....................................... 272
Lane Keeping Assist ..................................... 287
Lane recognition Active Lane Change Assist..................... 272
Lane recognition (automatic) Active Lane Keeping Assist..................... 287
Lane scan .................................................... 293
Language Notes..................................................... 363
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Setting................................................... 363
Level control AIRMATIC.............................................. 290
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL..................... 292
License plate (front) ....................................... 35
License plate assembly (front) ........................ 35
Light switch ................................................. 164
Lighting Intelligent Light System.......................... 167
Interior lighting....................................... 174
Lights Active headlamps................................... 167
Adaptive Highbeam Assist...................... 170
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus............... 171
Assistance functions.............................. 169
Automatic driving lights.......................... 165
Bad weather light................................... 168
City lighting............................................ 168
Combination switch............................... 165
Cornering light....................................... 167
DIGITAL LIGHT....................................... 167
Fog light (extended range)...................... 168
Hazard warning lights............................. 166
High beam............................................. 165Highway mode....................................... 168
Intelligent Light System.......................... 167
Interior lighting....................................... 174
Locator lighting...................................... 173
Reading lamp......................................... 174
Rear fog light......................................... 165
Responsibility for lighting systems.......... 164 Switch-o"M delay time.............................. 173
Switching the Intelligent Light System
on/o"M ................................................... 169
Topographical compensation.................. 168
Turn signals............................................ 165
Limited Warranty ............................................ 39
Live Tra"Pc Information ................................. 377
Load index Tires...................................................... 458
Load-bearing capacity Tires...................................................... 458
Loading Bag hook............................................... 150
De"Nnitions ............................................. 460
Roof luggage rack.................................. 153
Loading guidelines ....................................... 142
Loading information table ............................. 451Loads........................................................... 142
Locator lighting ............................................ 173
Locking/unlocking Automatic locking (MMS)......................... 90
Doors (from the inside)............................ 87
Emergency key......................................... 91
KEYLESS-GO............................................ 88
Loud sound PRE-SAFE n
Sound................................... 54
Low-beam headlamps Activating/deactivating.......................... 164
Lubricants .................................................... 478
Luggage Net hooks.............................................. 147
Luggage rack ............................................... 142
Lumbar support ........................................... 118
M
MAGIC VISION CONTROL Windshield wiper.................................... 179
Maintaining safe distance Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC......... 263
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Maintaining the headliner............................. 415
Maintaining the steering wheel ..................... 415
Maintenance Vehicle..................................................... 31
Maintenance Management Notes..................................................... 403
Transferred data..................................... 403
Malfunction Restraint system...................................... 48
Malfunction message Driver\bs display...................................... 489
Maneuvering Drive Away Assist................................... 314
Maneuvering brake function................... 316
Maneuvering assistance Activating/deactivating.......................... 316
Maneuvering assistant Cross tra"Pc warning.............................. 315
Drive Away Assist................................... 314
Maneuvering brake function................... 316
Maneuvering brake function ......................... 316
Maneuvering support ................................... 315Manual gearshi"sing
Activating/deactivating.......................... 225
Map Displaying online map contents.............. 377
Displaying weather information.............. 377
Moving................................................... 377
Selecting the map orientation................ 377
Setting the map scale............................ 377
Map functions .............................................. 377
Massage program ........................................ 131
Massage programs ............................... 131, 132
Maximum full-stop braking ........................... 255
Maximum load rating .................................... 457
Maximum permissible load Calculation example............................... 453
Determining........................................... 452
Maximum tire pressure ................................. 457
MBUX Dashcam............................................... 379
MBUX Interior Assistant Camera & parking.................................. 354
Driver camera........................................ 354
Exit warning........................................... 351Favorites................................................ 353
Overview................................................ 348
Preselection outside mirrors................... 353
Reading light.......................................... 351
Search light........................................... 351
Using the favorites pose......................... 353
MBUX multimedia system Activating/deactivating standby mode... 252
Air conditioning menu............................ 186
Calling up the Zero Layer........................ 342
Con"Nguring display settings.................... 327
Drive programs.............................. 220, 221
Factory setting....................................... 363
Home screen......................................... 344
Language settings.......................... 330, 347
MBUX Interior Assistant......................... 348
Media.................................................... 395
Memory Park Assist............................... 319
Mercedes me & Apps............................. 389
Notes..................................................... 338
Operating the Zero Layer........................ 342
Overview................................................ 338
Set collision detection.................... 250, 251
Setting route-based speed adaptation.... 267
Snow chain mode.................................. 445Index603

Standby mode function.......................... 252
Steering wheel heater/seat heating....... 135
Telephone.............................................. 381
Touchscreen.......................................... 345
Zero layer.............................................. 339
MBUX reading light ...................................... 351
MBUX search light ........................................ 351
MBUX voice assistant E-mails................................................... 335
Function........................................ 330, 347
Language setting.................................... 331
Media voice commands......................... 334
Online voice commands......................... 336
Online voice control............................... 333
Operable functions................................. 331
Operating safety.................................... 330
Setting................................................... 331
Speech quality....................................... 332
Voice commands................................... 333
Voice prompting............................. 330, 347
Mechanical key Inserting/removing.................................. 84
Media Overview of functions/symbols.............. 395Medical aids ................................................... 37
Memory function Head-up display..................................... 138
Outside mirrors...................................... 138
Seat....................................................... 138
Steering wheel....................................... 138
Memory function (rear passenger compartment) Passenger seat and rear seat................. 141
Rear seat............................................... 140
Memory Parking Assist Exiting a parking space.......................... 319
Function................................................ 317
Parking.................................................. 318
Recording.............................................. 317
Setting................................................... 319
Menus (driver\bs display) Notes..................................................... 322
Sport..................................................... 323
Mercedes me App Activating on-demand features................. 30
Mercedes me Apps ...................................... 389
Mercedes me calls Arranging a service appointment............ 386Calling the Mercedes-Benz customer
center a"ser automatic accident/
breakdown detection............................. 385
Calls via the overhead control panel....... 384
Information............................................ 385
Mercedes-Benz customer center............ 385
Transferred data..................................... 387
Mercedes me connect Accident/Breakdown Management........ 388
Information............................................ 388
Transferred data..................................... 389
Mercedes-AMG vehicles , Notes.................... 199
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system Automatic emergency call...................... 392
Data transfer......................................... 394
Information............................................ 391
Manual emergency call.......................... 393
Overview................................................ 392
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ......................... 28
Message memory ......................................... 489
Messages MBUX voice commands......................... 335
Mirror heater ................................................ 191604Index

MirrorsMirror folding function............................ 183
Outside mirrors...................................... 180
Rearview mirror..................................... 181
Mobile phone Authorizing, Remote Parking Assist......... 313
Notes on wireless charging.................... 160
Wireless charging (front)........................ 161
Wireless charging (rear passenger
compartment).................................. 22, 161
Model series ................................................ 476
Modi"Ncation Limited protection.................................... 59
MOExtended tires , Run-"Oat tires................... 420
MULTIBEAM LED .......................................... 167
Multifunction camera ROAD SURFACE SCAN........................... 293
Multimedia system Enabling/disabling the rear airbag............ 53
N
Navigation Activating............................................... 371
Destination entry................................... 373
MBUX voice commands......................... 334
Notes..................................................... 370
Overview................................................ 371
Neck warmer ............................................... 127
Neutral ........................................................ 223
Non-operational time Activating/deactivating standby mode... 252
Notes on breaking in a new vehicle ............... 205
O
Objects in the vehicle interior Limited protection.................................... 59
Occupant safety Air bag..................................................... 64
Basic information..................................... 45
Child seat................................................ 68 Information on the child restraint sys- tem.......................................................... 53
Information on the correct seat position... 46
Pets in the vehicle.................................... 59
PRE-SAFE n
.............................................. 54
On-board diagnostics interface ....................... 35
On-board electronics
Two-way radios...................................... 474
On-demand feature ........................................ 30
Online services .............................................. 42
Open Source So"sware................................... 44
Opening the trunk lid using your foot HANDS-FREE ACCESS............................. 97
Opening/closing a door ............................... 248
Opening/closing a garage door .................... 248
Operating "Ouids
Additives................................................ 480
Brake "Ouid............................................. 482
coolant.................................................. 482
Engine oil............................................... 481
Gasoline................................................ 479
Notes..................................................... 478
Refrigerant (air conditioning system)...... 484
Windshield washer "Ouid.......................... 483
Operating safety 48 V on-board electrical system............... 31
High-voltage on-board electrical system... 31
Operator\bs manual ......................................... 29
Operator\bs Manual digital ............................... 26Index605

Outside mirrorsAutomatic anti-glare mode..................... 181
Automatic mirror folding function........... 183
Blind Spot Assist/Active Blind Spot
Assist.................................................... 284
Folding in/out........................................ 180
Memory function................................... 138
Preselection MBUX................................ 353
Setting................................................... 180
Warning lamp......................................... 284
Overhead control panel .................................. 18
Overview of air bags ....................................... 64
P
Paddle shi"sers
Steering wheel paddle shi"sers................ 224
Paint code ................................................... 476
Panel heating ............................................... 133
Panic alarm , Alarm
Activating/deactivating............................ 83
Parcel net hooks .......................................... 147
Park position DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 222
ParkingActive Parking Assist.............................. 305
PARKTRONIC......................................... 301
Parking Assist Active Parking Assist.............................. 305
Memory Parking Assist.......................... 317
PARKTRONIC......................................... 301
Remote Parking Assist........................... 310
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Activating/deactivating.......................... 304
Adjusting warning tones......................... 304
Function................................................ 301
Parking assistance systems Active Parking Assist.............................. 305Drive Away Assist................................... 314
Maneuvering brake function................... 316
Memory Parking Assist.......................... 317
PARKTRONIC......................................... 301
Remote Parking Assist........................... 310
Parking brake ............................................... 248
Parking for an extended period ..................... 252
Parking lamps .............................................. 164
Parking lights ............................................... 164Parking position
Exterior mirrors...................................... 182
Storing the position of the front-
passenger outside mirror using
reverse gear........................................... 182
PARKTRONIC ............................................... 301
PASSENGER AIR BAG Status display, front passenger air bag..... 50
Payload Calculation example............................... 453
Determining the maximum..................... 452
Permitted towing methods Overview........................................ 432, 433
Personalization ............................................. 355
Pets in the vehicle .......................................... 59
Plug-in hybrid operation Charging cable control panel.................. 235
Charging the high-voltage battery at a
rapid charging station (mode 4).............. 233
Ending the charging process (alternat-
ing current, mode 2/3).......................... 240
Ending the charging process (direct
current, mode 4).................................... 242606Index

Function of the regenerative brake
system................................................... 214
Haptic accelerator pedal........................ 218
Indicator lamps on vehicle socket........... 236
Manually disconnecting the high-volt-
age on-board electrical system............... 201
Maximum charging current (mains
socket).................................................. 234
Notes on charging (charging station, mode 3)................................................. 233
Notes on charging (mains socket,
mode 2)................................................. 232
Notes on charging (wallbox, mode 3)...... 233
Notes on plug-in hybrid operation........... 199 Operating safety...................................... 31Power meter.......................................... 328
Route-based operating-mode strategy.... 218
Sets recuperation.................................. 215
Starting the charging process (alter-
nating current, mode 2/3)..................... 237
Starting the charging process (direct
current, mode 4).................................... 241
Stowing the charging cable.................... 232
Post-collision brake ........................................ 57Power closing function
Door........................................................ 91
Trunk lid................................................... 94
Power supply Start/stop button.................................. 202
Switching on (start/stop button)............ 202
Power washer .............................................. 412
Pre-entry climate control activating/deactivating for departure
time....................................................... 194
At time of departure............................... 193
For departure time................................. 194
immediate.............................................. 195
When vehicle is unlocked............... 191, 192
Pre-heating .................................................. 191
PRE-SAFE n
, Anticipatory occupant protection
Function.................................................. 54
PRE-SAFE n
Sound................................... 54
Reverting measures................................. 55
PRE-SAFE n
Impulse Side
Function.................................................. 55
*n"Oating ................................................... 57PRE-SAFE n
PLUS
Backing up measures............................... 55
Function.................................................. 55
Preventative occupant protection system ................................................................ 54, 55
Pro"Nle .......................................................... 355
Programs ..................................................... 218
Protection Limited.................................................... 59
Protection against collision Maneuvering brake function................... 316
Protection of the environment Driving style............................................. 27
Pulling away Drive Away Assist................................... 314
Hill Start Assist...................................... 258
Optimized acceleration.......................... 206
Q
QR code rescue card ...................................... 39
Quali"Ned specialist workshop ......................... 37
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R
Radar and ultrasonic sensors ....................... 253
Radio MBUX voice commands......................... 334
Radio regulations Regulatory radio identi"Ncation................ 476
Rain closing function Sliding sunroof....................................... 106
Rain sensor Sliding sunroof....................................... 106
Windshield wipers.................................. 176
Reading lamp Interior lighting....................................... 174
Rear air bag *n"Oating ................................................... 57
Information.............................................. 65
REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator lamps........ 52
Rear airbag Activating/deactivating............................ 53
Rear axle steering ........................................ 210
Rear door (child safety lock) Securing.................................................. 80Rear fog light ............................................... 165
Rear passenger compartment climate control ......................................................... 188
Rear passenger compartment seat belt Status display.......................................... 49
Rear seat Footrest................................................. 123
Fully reclined position............................ 120
Reclining rear seat................................. 119
REAR SEAT AIR BAG Status display.......................................... 52
Rear view camera 360° Camera......................................... 295
Function................................................ 295
Opening the camera cover..................... 301
Rear window Roller sunblind....................................... 109
Rear window defroster .................................. 184
Rear window heating .................................... 184
Rearview mirror Automatic anti-glare mode..................... 181
Rearward-facing child seat Information.............................................. 74RecuperationFunction................................................ 214
Setting................................................... 215
Re"Oective safety vest .................................... 418
Refrigerant ................................................... 484
Refrigerator box Removing/installing............................... 158
Refueling depressurize the fuel tank (plug-in
hybrid with gasoline engine)................... 229
Fuel....................................................... 226
Refueling the vehicle.............................. 226
Remote Online Charging the starter battery................... 204
Cooling/heating the vehicle interior....... 204
Starting the vehicle................................ 205
Remote Parking Assist Authorizing a mobile phone.................... 313
Function................................................ 310
Operating.............................................. 311
Replacement key ............................................ 86
Reporting safety defects ................................. 38608Index