ABS MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 User Guide

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Do not add brakefluid.
#Pullover andstopthevehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attentiontoroad and traffic conditions. Do notcontinue driving under any circumstances.
#Observethe messages onthe multifunction display.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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ABSwarning lamp
Theyellow ABSwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine isrunning.
ABS is malfunctioning.
Ifthere is an additionalwarningtone, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
&WARNINGThereisrisk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning,the wheels could lock when braking
Thesteering capability and brakingcharacteristics arethus severelyimpaired. The braking distance in an emer‐gency braking situation can increase. In addition,other driving safety systems are switched off.
#Drive on carefully.
#Havethe brake systemchecked immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Drive on carefully.
Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps525

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12V batterysee Battery (vehicle)
12V socketsee Socket (12 V)
115 V socketsee Socket (115V)
360° Camera........................................... 228Function .............................................. 228Openingthe camera cover (rear viewcamera) ............................................... 231Selecting a view .................................. 230Settingfavorites ..................................231
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A/C functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................16 0Switching on/off (control panel) .........16 0
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............192
Accelerationsee Kickdown
Accident and breakdown manage‐mentMercedes me connect .........................345
Acoustic lockingverification signalActivating/deactivating ......................... 63
Activating/deactivating automaticvolume adjustment
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Active Blind Spot Assist..........................24 3Brake application .................................24 5Function ..............................................24 3Switching on/off .................................24 6System limitations ...............................243
Active Brake AssistFunction/notes ...................................19 6Setting ................................................. 200
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC........ 203Active EmergencyStop Assist ..............212Active Lane Change Assist...................210Calling up a speed ...............................204Displays inthe Instrument Display .......212Function .............................................. 203Increasing/decreasing speed .............. 204Requirements ...................................... 204
Route-based speed adaptation ............207Steering wheel buttons ....................... 204Storing a speed ................................... 204Switching off/deactivating .................. 204Switching on/activating ......................204System limitations ...............................203
Active EmergencyStop Assist................212
Active hood (pedestrian protection)...... 396Method of operation ............................396Resetting ............................................. 396
Active Lane Change Assist.....................210Activating/deactivating .......................212Function ...............................................210
Active LaneKeeping Assist....................24 6Activating/deactivating .......................248Activating/deactivatingthewarning ....24 9Function ..............................................24 6Settingthe sensitivity ..........................24 9System limitations ...............................246
ActiveParking Assist.............................. 231CrossTraffic Alert ............................... 236DriveAwayAssist................................ 235Exiting a parking space .......................234Function .............................................. 231
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Air suspensionsee AIRMATIC
Airvents...................................................16 5Adjusting (front) ..................................16 5Adjusting (rear) ....................................16 5Glovebox .............................................166
Airventssee Airvents
Air-recirculation mode............................16 2
Air-water duct.......................................... 403Keeping free ........................................403
Airbag.........................................................38Activation .............................................. 32Belt airbag .............................................36Cushionbag ...........................................38Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ....38Installation locations .............................38Knee airbag ........................................... 38Overview ............................................... 38PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43Protection ..............................................39Side airbag ............................................ 38Window curtain airbag ...........................38
AIRMATIC..................................................215Setting .................................................216Suspension ..........................................215
AlarmseePanic alarm
Alarm systemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
AlternativerouteseeRoute
Ambient lightingSetting (multimedia system) ................150
AndroidAuto............................................ 341Connecting a mobile phone ................. 341Ending ................................................. 342Information .......................................... 341Overview .............................................. 341Sound settings .................................... 342Transferredvehicle data ......................342
AnimalsPets inthevehicle ..................................61
Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skidchainssee Snowchains
Anti-theft alarmsystemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anti-theft protectionImmobilizer ............................................ 90
Anti-theft protectionseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)
Apple CarPlay™....................................... 339
Connecting an iPhone®....................... 340Ending .................................................341Notes .................................................. 340Overview ............................................. 339Sound settings .................................... 340Transferredvehicle data ......................342
AshtrayFront center console ...........................13 4Rear door .............................................134
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Steering wheel paddle shifters............178Transmission position display ..............17 7Transmission positions ........................17 7
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BAS (Brake Assist System).....................192
BatteryCharging (RemoteOnline) ....................17 0SmartKey...............................................64
Batterysee Battery (vehicle)
Battery (vehicle)...................................... 424Charging .............................................. 423Charging (RemoteOnline) ....................17 0Notes ...................................................419Notes (starting assistance andcharging) .............................................421Replacing .............................................424Starting assistance .............................. 423
Beltsee Seat belt
Belt airbagActivation .............................................. 32Function/notes .....................................36
Blind Spot Assist.....................................24 3Function ..............................................24 3Switching on/off .................................24 6System limitations ...............................243
Blu-raydrive (Rear Seat Entertain‐ment System)Overview .............................................383
Bluetooth®............................................... 290Activating/deactivating .......................290Information .......................................... 289
Bluetooth®audioActivating ............................................ 366De-authorizing (de-registering)thedevice .................................................. 366Information .......................................... 364Overview .............................................364Searchingfor a track ........................... 366Searchingfor and authorizingthedevice .................................................. 365Selecting a media player .....................366Switching device via NFC .................... 366
Brake Assist SystemseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BrakefluidNotes ...................................................472
Brakeforce distributionEBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................19 6
BrakesABS (Anti-lockBraking System) ...........19 2Active Brake Assist..............................19 6BAS (Brake AssistSystem) ..................19 2Driving tips ..........................................171EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion) .....................................................19 6HOLD function .....................................214Limited braking effect (salt-treatedroads) ..................................................171New/replaced brakepads/brakediscs ....................................................17 0Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle .....17 0
Braking assistanceseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
BreakdownChanging a wheel ................................ 458Overview ofthe help functions ..............16Roadside Assistance ..............................21
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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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VisionRemoving condensation fromthewindows..............................................16 2Windshield heater ................................16 4
Voice amplificationtotherearpassenger compartmentSwitching on/off ................................. 289
Voice command types (Voice ControlSystem).................................................... 264
Voice Control System.............................263Application specificvoice commands.............................................................264Audible help functions .........................265Globalvoice commands ...................... 264Improving speechquality .................... 265Language setting .................................265Media playervoice commands ............272Messagevoice commands ...................274Multifunctionsteering wheel (operat‐ing) ...................................................... 263Navigationvoice commands ................ 267Operable functions .............................. 264Operating safety .................................. 263Radiovoice commands ........................271Switchvoice commands ...................... 265
Telephonevoice controls .....................270Text messagevoice commands ...........274Types ofvoice commands ...................264Vehiclevoice commands .....................275Voice prompting .................................. 264
Voice control systemseeVoice Control System
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Warning lampsseeWarning/indicator lamps
Warning systemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Warning/indicator lamp
%ABSwarning lamp .......................525
'Brakewarning lamp (USA) ...........524
MBrakeswarning lamp (Canada) .... 524