engine oil MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2015 W222 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 248
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 385
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................4 16
Function/notes ............................ .260 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 317
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes .................... 77
Warning lamp ................................. 358
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 68
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 170
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 268
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 309
Display message ............................ 344
Function/informatio n.................... 270
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 342
Function/note s............................. 244
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 310
Display message ............................ 343
Function/information .................... 273
Active multicontour seat .................. 134
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 252
Display message ............................ 344
Exiting a parking space .................. 254
Function/note s............................. 251 Important safety notes .................. 251
Parking .......................................... 253
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 84
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/note s................................ 81
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 247
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 336
Function/note s............................. 153
Switching on/of f........................... 154
Additional speedometer ................... 313
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 492
Air bags
Belt bags .......................................... 53
Cushion air bags .............................. 59
Deployment ..................................... 65
Display message ............................ 332
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 56
Introduction ..................................... 56
Knee bag .......................................... 58
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 50
Side impact air ba g.......................... 58
Window curtain air ba g.................... 59
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 185
Important safety notes .................. 184
Rear ............................................... 185
Setting ........................................... 184
Setting the center air vents ........... 184
Setting the side air vents ............... 184
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 341
Function/note s............................. 246
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 86
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 86
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 86
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 4
Index

Deactivating/activating ................. 194
General information ....................... 193
Important safety note s.................. 193
Introduction ................................... 193
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 68
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 98
Trunk ............................................. 105
Vehicle ............................................. 98
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 65
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 363
Display message ............................ 336
ECO start/stop function ................ 193
Engine number ............................... 489
Irregular running ............................ 196
Jump-starting ................................. 432
Starting problems .......................... 196
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 192
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 192
Switching off .................................. 221
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 221
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 221
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 438
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 196
Engine emergency stop .................... 440
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 407
Additives ........................................ 492
Checking the oil level ..................... 405
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 405
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 407
Display message ............................ 338
Filling capacity ............................... 492
Notes about oil grade s................... 491 Notes on oil level/consumption .... 405
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 314
Viscosity ........................................ 492
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 314
Characteristics ................................. 82
Deactivating/activating ................... 82
Display message ............................ 317
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 82
Function/note s................................ 81
General notes .................................. 81
Important safety information ........... 82
Warning lamp ................................. 360
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 82
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 224
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 417
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 429
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 415
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 141
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 142
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 141
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 141
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 142
Setting ........................................... 141
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 144
Storing the parking position .......... 142
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 373 F
Features ............................................. 378
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 489
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare whee l................................... 465 10
Index

Operation ......................................... 60
System self-test ...............................62
Odometer ...........................................2 99
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 314
Assistance graphic menu .............. .307
Assistance menu ........................... 308
Display messages .......................... 316
Displaying a service message ....... .410
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 237
Factory settings ............................ .314
Head-up displa y............................. 297
Important safety notes .................. 294
Instrument cluster menu ............... 312
Lights menu ................................... 312
Media menu ................................... 304
Menu overview .............................. 299
Message memory .......................... 316
Navigation menu ............................ 301
Operation ....................................... 295
Radio menu ................................... 303
Service menu ................................. 307
Settings menu ............................... 308
Standard display ............................ 299
Telephone menu ............................ 305
Trip menu ...................................... 299
Video DVD operation ..................... 305
Online access .................................... 219
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 295
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 75 P
Paint code number ............................ 488
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 413
Panic alarm .......................................... 49 Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 110
Opening/closing ............................ 111
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Resetting ....................................... 115
Parcel net hooks ............................... 376
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 220
Parking brake ................................ 222
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 142
Rear view camera .......................... 256
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 251
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 320
Electric parking brake .................... 222
Warning lamp ................................. 362
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 151
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 250
Driving system ............................... 248
Function/note s............................. 248
Important safety notes .................. 248
Problem (malfunction) ................... 251
Range of the sensors ..................... 249
Warning display ............................. 250
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 332
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 178
Perfume vial ................................... 178
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 76
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 418 Index
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Seat belt buckle extender
Display message ............................3 27
Seat belt extender
Function/notes ................................ 55
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 55
Adjusting the height ......................... 54
Cleaning ......................................... 419
Correct usage .................................. 53
Fastening ......................................... 54
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Introduction ..................................... 51
Releasing ......................................... 55
Seat belt extender ........................... 55
Warning lamp ................................. 355
Warning lamp (function) ................... 56
Seating
Seating comfort packag e............... 134
Seating comfort package ................. 134
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 134
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 122
Adjusting (rear compartment) ........ 123
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 134
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 131
Chauffeur mod e............................. 127
Cleaning the cover ......................... 418
Correct driver's seat position ........ 120
Display message ............................ 352
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 139
Important safety notes .................. 121
Multicontour seat .......................... 134
Seat heating .................................. 134
Seat heating problem .................... 136
Seat ventilation .............................. 136
Seat ventilation problem ................ 137
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 144
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 134
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 136
Section
Wheels and tires ............................ 442
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 418
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 415Service menu (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 307
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 492
Coolant (engine) ............................ 493
Engine oil ....................................... 491
Fuel ................................................ 490
Important safety notes .................. 489
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 494
Washer fluid ................................... 494
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) ............................... 310
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) ............................... 310
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 314
On-board computer ....................... 308
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 314
Side impact air bag ............................. 58
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 335
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 415
Convenience closing feature .......... 108
Convenience opening feature ........ 107
Important safety information ......... 106
Opening/closing ............................ 106
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Resetting ....................................... 109
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 94
Changing the programming ............. 92
Checking the battery ....................... 94
Convenience closing feature .......... 108
Convenience opening feature ........ 107
Display message ............................ 354
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 91
Important safety notes .................... 90
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 92
Loss ................................................. 95
Mechanical key ................................ 93
Overview .......................................... 90
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 189 18
Index

Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 489
Information .................................... 488
Tires/wheels ................................. 471
Vehicle data ................................... 495
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 306
Display message ............................ 353
Introduction ................................... 305
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 305
Number from the phone book ........ 306
Redialing ........................................ 306
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 306
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 294
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 307
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 314
Outside temperature ...................... 295
Setting (climate control) ................ 173
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 449
Checking manuall y........................ 448
Display message ............................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 449
Maximum ....................................... 448
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 426
Notes ............................................. 447
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 426
Recommended ............................... 445
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 452
Important safety notes .................. 452
Restarting ...................................... 452
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 450
Function/note s............................. 449
General notes ................................ 449
Important safety notes .................. 449
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 452
Restarting ...................................... 451
Warning lamp ................................. 368
Warning message .......................... 451
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 424
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 464 Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 463
Bar (definition) ............................... 463
Changing a whee l.......................... 465
Characteristics .............................. 463
Checking ........................................ 443
Curb weight (definition) ................. 464
Definition of terms ......................... 463
Direction of rotation ...................... 466
Display message ............................ 348
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 465
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 463
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 462
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 463
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 464
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing) (definition) .............................. 464
Important safety notes .................. 442
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 463
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 464
Labeling (overview) ........................ 459
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 465
Load index ..................................... 462
Load index (definition) ................... 464
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 464
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 464
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 464
Maximum tire load ......................... 462
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 464
MOExtended tire s.......................... 444
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 465
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 464
Replacing ....................................... 465
Service life ..................................... 444
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 465
Speed rating (definition) ................ 464
Storing ........................................... 466 20
Index

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 29). SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident. Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey: R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey.
Do not keep the SmartKey in the tempera-
ture-controlled cup holder (Y page 380). On
vehicles with the KEYLESS-GO start function,
do not keep it on the parcel shelf or in the
trunk. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not be
detected, e.g. when starting the engine using the Start/Stop button.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart- Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
R when starting the engine
R whilst driving
R when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
R when the external door handles are
touched
R during convenience closing 90
SmartKeyOpening and closing

G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Do not warm up the engine with the vehi-
cle stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid high engine speeds and driving at full throt-
tle until the engine has reached its operat-
ing temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
! AMG vehicles:
at low engine oil temper-
atures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the maximum
engine speed is restricted in order to pro-
tect the engine. To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation, avoid
driving at full throttle when the engine is
cold.
Observe the important safety notes for PLUG-
IN HYBRID vehicles (Y page 46). Key positions
SmartKey g
To remove the SmartKey
1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the engine
The SmartKey can be turned in the ignition
lock even if it is not the correct SmartKey for
the vehicle. The ignition is not switched on.
The engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button General notes
All vehicles are equipped with a removable
Start/Stop button.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock and the SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
When you insert the Start/Stop button into
the ignition lock, the system needs approx-
imately two seconds recognition time. You
can then use the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different Driving
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key positions in the ignition lock. This is only
the case if you are not depressing the brake
pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart- Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example, when starting the engine.
To start the vehicle without actively using the
SmartKey:
R the Start/Stop button must be inserted in
the ignition lock.
R the SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
R the vehicle must not be locked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO (Y page 91).
Do not keep the SmartKey:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the Smart- Key.
Do not keep the SmartKey in the tempera-
ture-controlled cup holder (Y page 380). Oth-
erwise, the SmartKey will not be detected,
e.g. when starting the engine with the Start/ Stop button.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey's
remote control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a
short time:
R you will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button.
R you will not be able to start the engine with
the Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again.
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the but-
ton on the front door (Y page 97), you can
continue to start the engine with the Start/
Stop button. The engine can be turned off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the
Start/Stop button for approximately three
seconds. This function operates independ-
ently of the ECO start/stop automatic engine switch-off function.
SmartKey positions with the Start/Stop
button :
Start/Stop button
; Ignition lock
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up. If an indicator lamp does not go out afterstarting the engine or lights up while driving,
see (Y page 357).
If Start/Stop button :has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the SmartKey
being removed from the ignition.
X To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button :once.
The power supply is switched on. You can
now activate the windshield wipers, for
example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
R the driver's door is opened and
R you press Start/Stop button :twice when
in this position 190
DrivingDriving an
d parking

Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into
secondgear and reverse gear.
X Stop the vehicle.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into secondgear; ifRis
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. Problems with PLUG-IN HYBRID operation (Y
page 290).Transfer case
! Performance tests may only be carried
out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
system or transfer case could otherwise be
damaged. Contact a qualified specialist
workshop for a performance test.
! To prevent ESP ®
from intervening, the
ignition must be switched off (SmartKey or
the Start/Stop button in position 0or 1) if:
R the electric parking brake is being tested
on a brake dynamometer.
R the vehicle is being towed with only one
axle raised (not permitted for vehicles
with 4MATIC).
The brake system could otherwise be dam-
aged.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission. This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-
wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always trans-
mitted to both axles. Refueling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing Refueling
205Driving and parking
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X
Press the 6button to switch to the
redial memory.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
desired name or number.
X Press the 6ora button to start dial-
ing.
or X To exit the redial memory: press the
~ or% button. Assistance graphic menu
X
Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Assistance
AssistanceInfo
Info
Display
Display menu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
The multifunction display shows the
DISTRONIC PLUS distance display in the
assistance graphic.
X Press :to display the ATTEN-
TION ASSIST assessment.
The assistance graphic displays the status of and information from the following driving
systems or driving safety systems:
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 237)
R Spotlight function of Night View Assist Plus
(Y page 312)
R Distance warning and the autonomous
braking function COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS (Y page 79)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 84) R
Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 270)
R ATTENTION ASSIST (Y page 264)
R Active Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 273) Maintenance menu
Introduction In the
Service Service menu, you have the following
options:
R Calling up display messages in message
memory (Y page 316)
R Restarting the tire pressure loss warning
system (Y page 452)
R Checking the tire pressure electronically
(Y page 449)
R Calling up the service due date
(Y page 410).
R Displaying the coolant temperature (hybrid
or PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
(Y page 307)
R Checking the engine oil level using the on-
board computer (Y page 407) (S 600, S
600 MAYBACH and S 65 AMG only)
Displaying the coolant temperature The
Coolant Coolant submenu is only present on
hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicles.
X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Service Servicemenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel. Menus and submenus
307On-board computer and displays Z