coolant level MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2014 W222 Owner's Manual

Children
In the vehicle ................................... 63
Restraint systems ............................ 63
Special seat belt retractor ...............66
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 67
Top Tether ....................................... 68
Cigarette lighter ................................ 326
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 357
Climate control
Automatic climate control .............153
Controlling automatically ...............157
Cooling with air dehumidification ..156
Defrosting the windows .................162
Defrosting the windshield ..............161
ECO start/stop function ................155
Important safety notes ..................152
Indicator lamp ................................ 157
Ionization ....................................... 166
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 155
Overview of systems ......................152
Perfume atomizer .......................... 164
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 157
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 163
Rear control panel .........................153
Refrigerant ..................................... 428
Refrigerant filling capacity .............428
Setting the air distribution .............160
Setting the airflow .........................160
Setting the air vents ......................166
Setting the climate mode .............. .159
Setting the temperature ................159
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 163
Switching on/off ........................... 155
Switching residual heat on/off ......163
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 162
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................161
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the
distance warning function .............. 261
Display message ............................ 273
Operation/notes .............................. 73
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 359
Combination switch ..........................140
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 251
Convenience closing feature ............100
Convenience opening feature ..........100
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................351
Display message ............................ 283
Filling capacity ............................... 427
Important safety notes ..................426
Temperature gauge ........................ 259
Warning lamp ................................. 309
Coolbox .............................................. 331
Cooling see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 280
Function/notes ............................. 141
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 145
Crosswind, driving assistance
(vehicles without MAGIC BODY
CONTROL) ............................................ 77
Crosswind driving assistance
(vehicles with Magic Body
Control) .............................................. 214
Crosswind driving assistance
(vehicles without MAGIC BODY
CONTROL) ............................................ 77
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................200
Deactivating ................................... 201
Display message ............................ 294
Driving system ............................... 199
Function/notes ............................. 199
Important safety notes ..................199
Setting a speed .............................. 201
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .200 Index
7

Opening/closing (automatically
from outside)
................................... 94
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ....................95
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 94
Power closing .................................. 92
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 298
Obstacle recognition ........................93
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Opening dimensions ......................429
Trunk load (maximum) ......................429
Turn signals Display message ............................ 280
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Two-way radio
Windshield (infrared reflective) ......345
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................92
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........324
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 297
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings ..........................259
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 395
Locking (in an emergency) ...............93
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 85
Lowering ........................................ 412
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking for a long period ................ 193
Pulling away ................................... 174
Raising ........................................... 409
Reporting problems .........................27Securing from rolling away
............408
Towing away .................................. 376
Transporting .................................. 378
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........92
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................85
Vehicle data ................................... 429
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum )..................... 429
Trunk load (maximum )................... 429
Vehicle dimensions ...........................429
Vehicle emergency locking ................93
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............422
Vehicle level Active Body Control (ABC) .............214
Display message .................... 287, 288
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 364
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 256
VIN ...................................................... 422 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 304
Brakes ........................................... 303
Check Engine ................................. 308
Coolant .......................................... 309
Distance warning ........................... 311
ESP ®
.............................................. 305
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 306
Fuel tank ........................................ 308
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 307
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................51
Reserve fuel ................................... 308
Seat belt ........................................ 302
SRS ................................................ 307
Steering ......................................... 313
Tire pressure monitor ....................312
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 300
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires 20
Index

Problems with the engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. R
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
X Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the SmartKey
in the ignition back to position 0or press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 173). Avoid excessively
long and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain
the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak
or discharged.
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 373).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X
Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine is not
running smoothly and
is misfiring. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. The coolant
temperature gauge
shows a value above
248 ‡ (120 †). The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 351). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary. 178
DrivingDriving and parking

Maintenance menu
Introduction In the
Serv
Servmenu, you have the following
options:
R Calling up display messages in message
memory (Y page 265)
R Checking the tire pressure electronically
(Y page 391)
R Calling up the service due date
(Y page 352)
R Displaying the coolant temperature
(Y page 259)
Displaying the coolant temperature G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartment could expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature is also shown
digitally in the tachometer (Y page 33).X
Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the
steering wheel to select the Service
Service
menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Use 0064 or0063 to select the Coolant Coolant
submenu.
The coolant temperature is shown as a bar
display.
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant
temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). Settings menu
Introduction In the
Settings Settings menu, you have the following
options:
R Changing assistance settings
(Y page 259)
R Changing the light settings (Y page 262)
R Changing the instrument cluster settings
(Y page 262)
R Restoring the factory settings
(Y page 263)
Assistance submenu Deactivating/activating ESP
®
Observe the "Important safety notes" section
in the description of ESP (Y page 76). Menus and submenus
259On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Switch Off Lights Switch Off Lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Turn the light switch to 0058.Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Assist
Inoperative Inoperative
or
Adaptive Highbeam
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Plus Assist Plus
Inoperative Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist or Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is
faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Currently Assist Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
or
Adaptive Adaptive
Highbeam Assist
Highbeam Assist
Plus Currently Plus Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist or Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is
deactivated and temporarily not operational. Possible causes are:
R
the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
X Clean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, display
message Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available or
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Available Again
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Available Again is
displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist or Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is
operational again. Engine
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00BD
Check Coolant Check Coolant
Level See Level See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The coolant level is too low.
!
Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 351).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. 00AC 00AC The fan motor is faulty.
X
At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. Display
messages
283On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00AC
Coolant Too Hot Coolant Too Hot
Stop Vehicle Turn Stop Vehicle Turn
Engine Off Engine Off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 190).
X Wait until the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡ (120 †).
Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). 284
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lamp 0051
0051 Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050 Solutions 00AC
0051
The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.
The coolant level is too low.
If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked
or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 190).
X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine
has cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Y page 351).
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine coolant
system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by
snow, slush or ice.
X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below
248 ‡ (120 †). Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in mountainous
terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. 00AC
0051
The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. A
warning tone also sounds.
The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 ‡ (120 †). The airflow to the
engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low.
G WARNING
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some fluids which
may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which can
occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 190).310
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lamp 0051 0051
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions X
Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine
has cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Y page 351).
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine coolant
system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by
snow, slush or ice.
X At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in mountainous
terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. Driving systems
Warning/
indicator
lamp 0051 0051
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions 00BA
0051
The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
X Increase the distance. 00BA
0051
The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A
warning tone also sounds.
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at
too high a speed.
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take
evasive action.
Further information on PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 78).
For further information on the distance warning function of COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST: (Y page 73). Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
311On-board computer and displays Z

Additional service products
Checking coolant level G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following. G
WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before opening the
cap. Wear eye and hand protection when
opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a
turn to allow pressure to escape. X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the
vehicle is on a level surface and the engine
has cooled down.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
or
X Press Start/Stop button twice
(Y page 171). X
Check the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
X Turn the SmartKey to position
0(Y page 171) in the ignition lock.
or
X Remove Start/Stop button from ignition
lock (Y page 171).
X Slowly turn cap 0043half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap 0043further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
0087 in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank 0044.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar 0087in the filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant
in expansion tank 0044.
X If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap 0043and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 426).
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following. G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot Engine compartment
351Maintenance and care
Z

Curb weight
The weight of a vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity
of fuel, oil and coolant. It also includes the air-
conditioning system and optional equipment
if these are installed in the vehicle, but does
not include passengers or luggage.
Maximum load rating
The maximum load rating is the maximum
permissible weight in kilograms or lbs for
which a tire is approved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure
Maximum permissible tire pressure for one
tire.
Maximum load on one tire
Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated
by dividing the maximum axle load of one axle
by two.
PSI (pounds per square inch)
A standard unit of measure for tire pressure.
Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an
outward force to each square inch of the tire's
surface. The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure
The tires are cold:
R if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
R if the vehicle has not been driven further
than 1 mile (1.6 km) Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent the tire from
coming loose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 5 lbs (2.3 kg). These
optional extras, such as high-performance
brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-
performance battery, are not included in the
curb weight and the weight of the
accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus identify
the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire
type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are
distributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread
is level with the bars, the wear limit of 00CDin
(1.6 mm) has been reached. 406
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