towing MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Workshop Manual

#Vehicles with arear benchseat or electricallyadjustable outer seats:fold downthereararmrest.
#Pull handle1andfold down cover2.
#Toopen:pull handle1andfold downthecover.
#Toswitch on:press button2repeatedlyuntil an indicator lamp (low cooling)flashesor two indicator lamps (high cooling)flash.
#Toswitch off:press button2repeatedlyuntil bothindicator lamps go out.
Removing or installingtherefrigerator box
Removing
#Switch offtherefrigerator box.
#Pull plug2down and out.
#Unscrewbothscrews3.
#Pull outtherefrigerator box.
#Closeflap1.
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Installing
#Swingflap1tothe side until it is locked inplacebythe magnet.
#Inserttherefrigerator box.
#Tighten bothscrews3.
#Connect plug2.
Wirelesscharging ofthe mobile phone andconnection withtheexterior antenna
Notes on wirelesslychargingthe mobilephone
&WARNINGRisk of injuryduetoobjectsbeingstowed incorrectly
Ifyou do not adequatelystowobjects inthevehicle interior,theycould slip or betossedaround andtherebystrikevehicle occupants.In addition, cup holders, openstowagespaces and mobile phone brackets cannotalwaysrestrainthe objectstheycontain intheevent of an accident.
There is arisk of injury,particularly intheevent of sudden braking or a suddenchangein direction.
#Alwaysstowobjects in such awaythattheycannot betossed about inthese orsimilar situations.
#Always make surethat objects do notproject fromstowage spaces, parcelnets orstowage nets.
#Closethe lockablestowage spacesbeforestarting a journey.
#Alwaysstowand secure objectsthatare heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged,fragile ortoo large inthe trunk.
Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle.
&WARNINGRisk offirefrom placingobjects inthe mobile phonestowagecompartment
Ifyou place objects inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay heat upexcessively andeven catchfire.
#Do not place additional objects, espe‐ciallythose mode of metal, inthemobile phonestowage compartment.
*NOTEDamagetoobjects causedbyplacingthem inthe mobile phonestow‐age compartment
If objects are placed inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay be dam‐agedbyelectromagneticfields.
#Do not place credit cards,storagemedia orother objects sensitivetoelectromagneticfields inthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
*NOTEDamagetothe mobile phonestowage compartment causedbyliquids
If liquids enterthe mobile phonestowagecompartment,the compartment may bedamaged.
#Ensurethat no liquids enterthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
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RDepending onthevehicle equipment,themobile phone is connectedtothevehicle'sexterior antenna viathecharging module.
RThecharging function and wireless connec‐tion ofthe mobile phonetothevehicle'sexterior antenna are onlyavailable ifthe igni‐tion is switched on.
RSmall mobile phones may not be abletobecharged inevery position ofthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
RLargemobile phones which do notrestflat inthe mobile phonestowage compartment maynot be abletobecharged or connected withthevehicle'sexterior antenna.
RThe mobile phone may heat up duringthecharging process. This depends onthe appli‐cations (apps) currentlyrunning.
RToensure more efficientcharging and con‐nection withthevehicle'sexterior antenna,removethe protective cover fromthe mobilephone. Protective coverswhich are designedfor wirelesscharging areexcluded.
RWhencharging,the mat should be used ifpossible.
Wirelesscharging ofthe mobile phone inthefront
Requirements:RThe mobile phone must be suitablefor wire‐lesscharging (Qi-compatible mobile phone).You canfind a listof Qi-compatible mobilephones at:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
Example:vehicles without arear passenger com‐partment air conditioning system
#Placethe mobile phone as closetothe cen‐ter of mat1as possible withthe displayfacing upwards.Whenthecharging symbol is shown inthemultimedia system,the mobile phone isbeingcharged.
Malfunctions duringthecharging process areshown inthe multimedia system display.
%The mat can beremovedfor cleaning, e.g.using clean, lukewarmwater.
Wirelesscharging of a mobile phone intherear passenger compartment
Requirements:RThe mobile phone must be suitablefor wire‐lesscharging (Qi-compatible mobile phone).You canfind a listof Qi-compatible mobilephones at:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
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Example:vehicles with individualrear seats
#Placethe mobile phone as closetothe cen‐ter of mat1as possible withthe displayfacing upwards.Whenthe indicator lamp atthe front ofthemobile phone system lights up,the mobilephone is beingcharged.
%The mat can beremovedfor cleaning, e.g.using clean, lukewarmwater.
Installing andremoving thefloor mats
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoobjects inthe driver'sfootwell
Objects inthe driver'sfootwell may impedepedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizesthe operating androadsafety ofthevehicle.
#Stowall objects inthevehicle securelysothattheycannotgetintothe driver'sfootwell.
#Always installthefloor mats securelyand as prescribed in ordertoensurethatthere is always sufficientroomforthe pedals.
#Do not use loosefloor mats and do notplacefloor mats ontop of one another.
#Toinstall:pressstud1into holder2.
#Toremove:pullthefloor mat off holders2.
Installing/removingthe pennantstaff
InstallingThe pennantstaff is installed andremoved inidenticalfashion on both the driver's and front-passenger sides.
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#Press cover1and turn itforwards inthedirection of travel.
#Removethe cover.
#Position pennantstaff2horizontally ontheopening and press it in.
#Turnpennantstaff2inthe opposite direc‐tiontothe direction of travel until it is in avertical position and engages.
Removing
#Press pennantstaff2intothe opening andturn itforwards inthe direction of travel untilit is in a horizontal position.
#Removepennantstaff2.
#Install cover1and turn it backwards intheopposite directiontothe direction of travel.
The pennantstaff can bestowed inthe parcelnets inthe trunk,forexample.
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System limitationsTemporary speedrestrictions (e.g.for a certaintime or duetoweather conditions) cannot beproperlydetectedbythe system. The maximumpermissible speed applyingfor avehicle with atrailer is not detectedbythe system. Inthese sit‐uationsyou must adjustyour speedyourself.
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoActiveSpeed Limit Assistadaptingthevehicle'sspeed
The speed adoptedbyActive Speed LimitAssistmay betoo high or incorrect in someindividual cases, suchas:
RInthewet or infog
RWhentowing a trailer
#Ensurethatthe driven speed complieswith trafficregulations.
#Adjustthe driving speedtosuit currenttraffic andweather conditions.
Function ofroute-based speed adaptation
%Theavailability ofthefollowing function iscountry-dependent.
When Distance AssistDISTRONIC is active,thefunction adjuststhe speed depending ontherouteevents ahead. Depending onthe drive pro‐gram selected,thevehicle negotiatestherouteevent ahead in a fuel-saving, comfortable ordynamic manner. Whentherouteevent has beenpassed,thevehicle accelerates againtothestored speed. The set distancetothevehicle infront,vehicles detected ahead and speedrestric‐tions ahead aretaken into account.
Route-based speed adjustment canbyconfig‐ured inthe multimedia system (→page 208).
Routeevents ahead are:
RBends
RT-intersections, traffic circles andtollsta‐tions
RTurns andexits
%Whenthetollstation isreached,Active Dis‐tance AssistDISTRONIC adoptsthe speed asthestored speed.
Also,the speed isreduced ifthe turn signaltochange lanes is switched on and one ofthefol‐lowing situations is detected:
RTurning off at intersections
RDriving on slowing-down lanes
RDriving on lanes adjacenttoslowing-downlanes
The driver isresponsibleforchoosingtherightspeed and observingotherroad users. Thisapplies in particulartointersections, traffic cir‐cles and traffic lights, asroute-based speedadaptation does not brakethevehicletoastand‐still.
Whenroute guidance is active,thefirst speedadjustment is carried out automatically. Iftheturn signal indicator is switched on,the selectedroute is confirmed and further speed adjustmentis activated.
Speed adjustment is canceled inthefollowingcases:
RIfthe turn signal indicator is switched offbeforetherouteevent.
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RIfthe driver depressesthe accelerator orbrake pedal duringthe process.
System limitationsRoute-based speed adaptation does nottakeright ofwayregulations into account. The driverisresponsiblefor complying withroad trafficregulations and driving at a suitable speed.
In difficult conditions (e.g. unclearroads, narrowlanes,wetroad surfaces, snow or ice) or whendriving witha trailer,the speed adjustment madebythe system may not always be suitable. Inthese situationsthe driver must interveneaccordingly.
&WARNINGRisk of accident in spiteofroute-based speed adjustment
Route-based speed adjustment might mal‐function or betemporarily unavailable inthefollowing situations:
RIf map data is not uptodate oravailable
RIfyou do notfollowthe selectedrouteguidance
RIfthe setroute isre-planned
RInroad construction areas
RWhentowing a trailer
RIn badweather orroad conditions
RIfthe accelerator pedal is depressed
#Adjustthe speedtothe traffic situation.
Settingroute-based speed adjustment
Requirements:RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is activa‐ted.
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.kAssistance.Speed
Adjustment
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
ActiveSteering Assist
Function ofActiveSteering AssistActiveSteering Assist is country-dependent andonlyavailableforvehicles withthe Driving Assis‐tancePackage.
ActiveSteering Assist is operational at speedsupto130mph (210km/h) and helpsyoutostayinthe center ofthe lanebymeans of moderatesteering interventions. It usesthevehicle in frontandthe lane markings as areference dependingonthe driven speed.
Whenthe system is activelysteering,theèsymbol is shown in green inthe multifunctiondisplay.
Steering andtouch detectionThe driver isrequiredtokeeptheir hands onthesteering wheel at all times andtobe abletointervene at any time. The driver mustexpect achange from activetopassive mode or viceversa at any time.
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Information on HillStart Assist
HillStart Assist holdsthevehiclefor a shorttime when pullingawayon a hill underthefol‐lowing conditions:
RThe transmission is in position[or^.
RThe electric parking brake isreleased.
This givesyou enough timetomoveyourfootfromthe brake pedaltothe accelerator pedaland depress it beforethevehicle beginstoroll.
&WARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetothevehiclerollingaway
After a short time, HillStart Assist no longerholdsthevehicle and it canrollaway.
#Therefore, swiftly moveyourfootfromthe brake pedaltothe acceleratorpedal. Never attempttoleavethevehi‐cle if it is being heldbyHillStart Assist.
HOLD function
HOLD functionThe HOLD function holdsthevehicle at astand‐still withoutrequiringyoutodepressthe brakepedal, e.g. whilewaiting in traffic.
System limitationsThe HOLD function is only intendedtoprovideassistance when driving and is not a sufficientmeans of safeguardingthevehicle againstrollingawaywhenstationary.
RThe incline must not be greaterthan 30%.
Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
&WARNINGRisk of an accident duetotheHOLD function being activated whenyouleavethevehicle
Ifyou leavethevehicle while onlythe HOLDfunction is brakingthevehicle,thevehiclecanrollawayinthefollowing situations:
RIfthere is a malfunction inthe system orinthe power supply.
RIfthe HOLD function is deactivatedbydepressingthe accelerator pedal or brakepedal, e.g.byavehicle occupant.
#Always deactivatethe HOLD functionand securethevehicle againstrollingawaybefore leavingthevehicle.
*NOTEDamagefrom automatic braking
WhenActive Brake Assist,Active DistanceAssistDISTRONIC orthe HOLD function areactivated,thevehicle brakes autonomouslyin certain situations.
Toavoid damagetothevehicle, deactivatethese systems inthefollowing or similar sit‐uations:
#Duringtowing
#In a carwash
Requirements:RThevehicle isstationary.
RThe driver's door is closed orthe seat belt onthe driver's side isfastened.
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#Always make surethatthere is suffi‐cient distancetothe sideforother traf‐fic or obstacles.
&WARNINGRisk of accident despiteLaneKeeping Assist
LaneKeeping Assist cannotalways clearlydetect lane markings.
In suchcases, LaneKeeping Assist can:
Rgive an unnecessarywarning
Rnot give awarning
#Always pay particular attentiontothetraffic situation andkeep withinthelane, especially ifActive LaneKeepingAssist alertsyou.
Be suretoobservethe system limitations ofActive LaneKeeping Assist.
#Press button2.If indicator lamp1lights up,Active LaneKeeping Assist is activated,the lane mark‐ings are shown as light inthe assistancegraphic. WhenActive LaneKeeping Assist isactive,the lane markings are shown in greeninthe assistance graphic.
%Depending onthe country,you may havetopress and holdthe buttontodeactivate.
Settingthe sensitivity ofActive LaneKeep‐ing AssistMultimedia system:
,Vehicle.kAssistance.Act.
Lane Keep. Assist
#Select a setting.
Activating/deactivating thewarning
#SwitchLane Depart. Warningonsor offS.You do notreceiveanywarning when leavinga lane ifthe lanekeepingwarning system isdeactivated.
Vehicletowing instructions
Thevehicle is not suitableforthe use oftow barsystemsthat are usedforflattowing or dinghytowing,forexample.Attaching and usingtow barsystems can leadtodamage onthevehicle.Whenyou aretowing avehicle withtow bar sys‐tems, safe drivingcharacteristics cannot beguaranteedforthetowingvehicle orthetowedvehicle. Thevehicle-trailer combination mayswervefrom sidetoside. Comply withthe per‐
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mittedtowing methods (→page 424) andtheinstructionsfortowing with bothaxles ontheground (→page 426).
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