tow MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

#Press and hold button1for at leastfiveseconds.Thevehicle is adjustedtothe height ofthelast active drive program. Indicator lamp2goes out.
#Drivethevehicle offthe transporter.
4MATICvehicles
#Make surethatthe front andrear axles cometorestonthe same transportationvehicle.
*NOTEDamagetothe drivetrain duetoincorrect positioning
#Do not positionthevehicle abovetheconnection point ofthe transportvehi‐cle.
Towingeyestoragelocation
Towingeye1is located withthevehicletool kitunderthe trunkfloor.
Installingthetowingeye
#Pressthe mark on cover1inwards andremove.
#Screwinthetowingeyeclockwise asfar as itwill go and tighten.
%Make surethat cover1engages inthebumper whenyouremovethetowingeye.
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*NOTEDamageduetoincorrect use ofthetowingeye
When atowingeye is usedtorecover avehi‐cle,thevehicle may be damaged inthe proc‐ess.
#Only usethetowingeyeto towawayortowstartthevehicle.
Tow-startingthevehicle (emergency enginestart)
*NOTEDamagetothe automatic trans‐mission dueto towstarting
The automatic transmission may be damagedinthe process oftowstartingvehicles withautomatic transmission.
#Vehicles with automatic transmissionmust not betowstarted.
#Vehicles with automatic transmission mustnot betow-started.
Electrical fuses
Notes on electrical fuses
&WARNINGRisk of accident and injurydueto overloaded lines
Ifyou manipulate or bridge afaulty fuse or ifyoureplace it with a fuse with a higheramperage,the electric line could beoverloa‐ded.
This couldresult in afire.
#Alwaysreplacefaulty fuses with speci‐fied new fuses containingthe correctamperage.
*NOTEDamagecausedbyincorrect fuses
Incorrect fuses may cause damagetoelectri‐cal components or systems.
#Only use Mercedes-Benz approvedfuses withthe correct fuserating.
Blown fuses mustbereplaced with fuses ofthesamerating, whichyou canrecognizebythecolor and fuserating. The fuseratings and fur‐
ther informationtobe observed are listed inthefuse assignment diagram.
*NOTEDamageor malfunctions causedbymoisture
Moisture may cause damagetothe electricalsystem or cause ittomalfunction.
#Whenthe fuse box is open, make surethat no moisture can enterthe fusebox.
#When closingthe fuse box, make surethatthe seal ofthe lid is positioned cor‐rectly onthe fuse box.
Ifthe newly inserted fuse also blows, havethecause traced andrectified at aqualified special‐istworkshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
Ensurethefollowing beforereplacing a fuse:
RThevehicle is secured againstrollingaway
RAll electrical consumers are switched off
RThe ignition is switched off
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Only use tires, wheels and accessoriesthathavebeenchecked andrecommendedbyMercedes-Benz.
*NOTERisktodriving safety fromretrea‐ded tires
Retreaded tires are neithertested norrecom‐mendedbyMercedes-Benz, since previousdamage cannot always be detected onretreaded tires.
Forthisreason driving safety cannot be guar‐anteed.
#Do not use used tires ifyou havenoinformation abouttheir previous usage.
*NOTEPossible damagetowheels or tireswhen drivingover obstacles
Large wheels havea lower tire section width.The lowerthe tire section width,the greateristherisk of damagetowheels or tires whendrivingover obstacles.
#Avoid obstacles or drive particularlycarefully.
*NOTEDamagetoelectronic componentparts fromthe use of tire-mountingtools
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoringsystem:Electronic component parts arelocated inthe wheel.Tire-mountingtoolsshould not be used inthe area ofthevalve.
This couldotherwise damagethe electroniccomponent parts.
#Havethe tireschanged at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop only.
*NOTEDamagetosummer tires at lowambienttemperatures
Atlow ambienttemperatures,tears couldformwhen driving with summer tires, caus‐ing permanent damagetothe tires.
#Attemperatures below 45 °F (7 °C),use M+S tires .
Accessory partsthat are not approvedforyourvehiclebyMercedes-Benz or are not being usedcorrectly can impairthe operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approvedaccessories, visit aqualified specialistworkshopand inquire about:
RSuitability
RLegalstipulations
RFactoryrecommendations
&WARNINGRisk of accident withhighperformance tires
The special tire tread in combination withtheoptimized tire compound meansthattheriskof skidding orhydroplaning onwetroads isincreased.
In addition,the tire grip is greatlyreduced ata low outsidetemperature and tirerunningtemperature.
#Switch onthe ESP®and adaptyourdrivingstyle accordingly.
#Use M+S tire at outsidetemperaturesof lessthan10°C (50 °F).
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Only use products approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
You can identify operatingfluids approvedbyMercedes-Benzbythefollowing inscriptions onthe container:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51 )
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Further information on approved operatingflu‐ids:
Rinthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluids at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com (by enteringthe designation)
Rinthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluids inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVoapp (by enteringthe designation)
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
Fuel
Notes on fuelgradesforvehicles with agas‐oline engineObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
*NOTEDamagecausedbythe wrong fuel
Even small amounts ofthe wrong fuel couldresult in damagetothe fuel system,theengine andthe emission control system.
#Onlyrefuel with low-sulfur unleadedfuel.
This fuel may contain upto10%ethanolbyvolume.Yourvehicle is suitablefor use withE10 fuel.
Neverrefuel with one ofthefollowing fuels:
RDiesel
RGasoline with morethan10%ethanolbyvolume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
RGasoline with morethan 3% methanolbyvolume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
RGasoline with additives containing metal
Ifyou haveaccidentallyrefueled withthewrong fuel:
#Do not switchonthe ignition.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Iftheavailable fuel is not sufficiently low in sul‐fur,this can produce unpleasant odors.
Onlyrefuel with fuel,that has at leastthe octanenumber specified inthe instruction label inthefuelfillerflap (→page180).
Ifyouwant maximum engine output:onlyrefuel with unleaded premium gradegasolinewith at least91AKI/95RON.
As atemporary measure, iftherecommendedfuel is notavailable,you may also use unleadedregulargasoline with an octane number of atleast87AKI/91RON.
*NOTEPrematurewearthrough unleadedregulargasoline
Unleadedregulargasoline can causetheenginetowear morequickly and impair lon‐gevity and performance.
If unleaded premium gradegasoline isunavailable andyou havetorefuel usingunleadedregulargasoline with87AKI/91RON:
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
#Switch offthe ignition.The electric parking brake is applied automatically.
Ifthe electric parking brake should not be applied, e.g. whenwashingthevehicle in an automatic carwash or whenhavingthevehicletowed, leavethe ignition switched on. This does not include havingthevehicletowed withtherear axleraised.
Ifthe electric parking brake is not applied automatically:
#Switch offthe ignition and switch it back on.
#Release andthen applythe electric parking brake manually (→page190).
If it isstill not possibletoapplythe electric parking brake:
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Where necessary,also safeguardthe parkedvehicle againstrollingaway.
Torelease:
#Ifthe conditionsfor automaticrelease are fulfilled andthe electric parking brake is notreleased automatically,releasethe electric parking brake manually (→page190).
If it isstill not possibletoreleasethe electric parking brake:
#Do not continue driving under any circumstances. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
S
Inoperative
*At least one main function ofthe Mercedes me connect system or ofthe SOS emergency call system is malfunc‐tioning.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Check Brake Pads SeeOperator's Manual
*The brake pads havereachedthewear limit.
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetorestricted braking power
Whenthe brake pads havereachedtheirwear limit,the braking power may berestricted.
#Drive on carefully.
#Havethe brake systemchecked immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Driving systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Active Blind Spot Asst. NotAvailable When Towing aTrailer See Operator's Man-ual
*Whenyou establishthe electrical connectiontothe trailer,Active Blind Spot Assistis unavailable.
#Pressthe left-handTouch Control and acknowledgethe display message.
492Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
#Ifyou hear scraping sounds, pullover andstopthevehicle safely, paying attentiontoroad and traffic con‐ditions, and set a highervehicle level if possible.
#Do not drive at speeds greaterthan 50mph (80 km/h).
#Visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
Blind Spot Assist Not Avail-able When Towing a TrailerSee Operator's Manual
*Whenyou establishthe electrical connectiontothe trailer, Blind Spot Assist is unavailable.
#Pressthe left-handTouch Control and acknowledgethe display message.

Tow-starting ........................................ 430Towingaway........................................ 426Transportingthevehicle ......................427
Breakdownsee Flat tire
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound systemAdjustingthe balance/fader ...............377Adjustingthe sound optimization ........377Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ................................................376Automaticvolume adjustment .............377Calling upthe sound menu ..................376Information ..........................................376Selectingthe sound profile ..................377
Burmester®surround sound system.....375Adjustingthe balance/fader ................376Adjustingthe soundfocus ...................376Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ................................................376Automaticvolume adjustment .............376Calling upthe sound menu ..................375Information ..........................................375
Switchingthe surround sound on/off.............................................................376
ButtonsSteering wheel .................................... 252
C
Call listMaking a call ....................................... 337Overview ............................................. 336
Calling upthe sound menu
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Burmester®surround sound system ....375
Calls.......................................................... 333Accepting ............................................ 333Activating functions during a call ........ 333Calls withseveral participants .............333Declining ............................................. 333Ending a call ........................................ 333Incoming call during anexisting call .... 334Making ................................................ 333Viatheoverhead control panel(Mercedes me connect) ......................344
Camerasee 360° CameraseeRear view camera
Carkeysee SmartKey
Carwashsee Care
Carwash (care)....................................... 403
Care...........................................................41 0Air-water duct ...................................... 403Automatic carwash ............................. 403Carpet ..................................................41 0Decorativefoil .....................................406Display.................................................41 0EASY-PACK trunk box ...........................410Exterior lighting ................................... 409Headliner .............................................41 0Mattefinish ......................................... 405NightViewAssist................................ 408Paintwork............................................ 405Plastic trim ...........................................41 0Powerwasher ...................................... 404Realwood/trim elements ....................41 0Rear view camera ................................ 409
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Definitions (tires and loading)................451
DesignsMenu (on-board computer) .................. 254
Destination...............................................317Editing intermediatedestinations ........ 306Editingthe previous destinations .........317External ...............................................317Saving (currentvehicle position) ..........317Saving asglobalfavorite......................317Storing a map position .........................317
Destination entry.................................... 302Entering 3wordaddresses .................. 307Entering a POI or address .................... 302Entering an intermediatedestination .. 306Enteringgeo-coordinates ..................... 307Selecting a contact .............................. 307Selecting a POI .................................... 305Selecting fromthe map ....................... 308Selecting previous destinations ...........304
Detecting inattentivenessseeATTENTION ASSIST
Diagnostics connection............................23
Digital Operator's Manual.........................18
Digital speedometer................................ 257
DinghytowingseeTow-bar system
DIRECT SELECT lever...............................17 7Engaging drive position ........................178Engaging neutral ..................................178Engaging parkposition ........................178Engaging parkposition automatically ..178Engagingreversegear .........................178Function ..............................................17 7
DisplayCare .....................................................410
Display (multimedia system)Settings ...............................................287
Display (on-boardcomputer)Displays onthe multifunction display .. 255
Display contentSettingthe additionalvaluerange ....... 254
Displaymessage......................................478Calling up (on-board computer) ...........478Notes ...................................................478
Display messages

DoorChild safety lock (rear door) .................. 59Locking (emergencykey) .......................69Opening (fromthe inside) ......................66Power closing function .......................... 69Unlocking (emergencykey) ...................69Unlocking (fromthe inside) ...................66
Door control panel.....................................12
Door control panel (rear passengercompartment)............................................14
DOT,TireIdentificationNumber (TIN)...447
DrawbarseeTow-bar system
Drinking and driving................................171
Drinks holdersee Cup holder
DriveAway Assist.................................... 235
Drive positionInserting ..............................................178
Drive program display.............................176
Drive programsseeDYNAMIC SELECT
Driver's seatsee Seat
Driving lightsseeAutomatic driving lights
Driving safety system.............................191ABS (Anti-lockBraking System) ...........19 2Active Brake Assist..............................19 6BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ..................19 2EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................19 6
ESP®Crosswind Assist........................19 5Overview .............................................19 2Radar sensors ......................................191Responsibility ......................................191STEER CONTROL .................................19 6
Driving systemsee 360° CameraseeActive Blind Spot AssistseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONICseeActive EmergencyStop AssistseeActive Lane Change AssistseeActive LaneKeeping AssistseeActiveParking AssistseeActive Speed Limit AssistseeActiveSteering Assist
see AIRMATICseeATTENTION ASSISTsee Blind Spot Assistsee Cruise controlsee Driving safety systemsee HOLD functionsee MAGICBODYCONTROLsee NightViewAssistseeParking AssistPARKTRONICseeRear view cameraseeTraffic Sign Assist
Driving tipsDrinking and driving .............................171General driving tips ..............................171Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....17 0
Drowsiness detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
Dynamic handling control system
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
DYNAMIC SELECT....................................175Configuring drive program I .................176Displaying engine data .........................176Displayingvehicle data ........................176Drive program display ..........................176
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