tow MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Manual PDF

Engagingreversegear R#Depressthe brake pedal and pushtheDIRECT SELECT lever upwards pastthefirstpoint ofresistance.The transmission position displayshows^inthe multifunction display.
Engaging neutral N#Depressthe brake pedal and pushtheDIRECT SELECT lever up or downtothefirstpoint ofresistance.The transmission position displayshows\\inthe multifunction display.
Subsequentlyreleasingthe brake pedal willallowyoutomovethevehicle freely,e.g.topushit ortow itaway.
Ifyouwantthe automatic transmissiontoremain in neutral Neven ifthe ignition isswitched off:
#Startthevehicle.
#Depressthe brake pedal and engage neutral\\.
#Releasethe brake pedal.
#Switchthe ignition off.
%Ifyouthenexitthevehicle leavingtheSmartKeyinthevehicle,the automatic trans‐missionremains in neutral\\.
Engaging park position P#Observethe notes on parkingthevehicle(→page182).
#Pressthe]button.The transmission position display shows]inthe multifunction display.
Parkposition]is engaged automatically if oneofthefollowing conditions is met:
Ryou switchthe engine off withthe transmis‐sion in position[or^.
Ryou openthe driver's door whenthevehicleis at astandstill or when driving at averylowspeed andthe transmission is in position[or^.
Engaging drive position D#Depressthe brake pedal and pushtheDIRECT SELECT lever down pastthefirstpoint ofresistance.The transmission position displayshows[inthe multifunction display.
Whenthe automatic transmission is in transmis‐sion position[, it shiftsthegears automati‐cally.This depends onthefollowingfactors:
RThe selected drive program
RThe position ofthe accelerator pedal
RThe driving speed
Manualgearshifting
&WARNINGRisk of skidding and of anaccident duetoshifting down on slipperyroad surfaces
Ifyou shift down on slipperyroad surfacestoincreasethe engine braking effect,the drivewheels may lose traction.
#Do not shift down on slipperyroad sur‐facestoincreasethe engine brakingeffect.
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#Parkthevehicle sothat noflammablematerial can come into contact withhotvehicle components.
#In particular, do not park on dry grass‐land or harvested grainfields.
&WARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Ifyou leavechildren unattended inthevehi‐cle,theymay be abletosetthevehicle inmotion,forexampleby:
RReleasingthe parking brake.
RShiftingthe automatic transmission outof park position].
RStartingthe engine.
In addition,theymay operatevehicle equip‐ment and become trapped.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
*NOTEDamagetothevehicle duetoitrollingaway
#Always securethevehicle againstroll‐ingaway.
1Start/stop button
#On uphill or downhill inclines, turnthe frontwheelstowardsthe curb.
#Applythe electric parking brake.
#Select transmission position].
#Switchthe ignition off.
#Lockthevehicle.
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#Press and hold button1,2or3thatyouwishtoprogram.Indicator lamp4flashesyellow.
%It cantakeupto20 seconds beforethe indi‐cator lampflashesyellow.
#Releasethe previously pressed button.Indicator lamp4continuestoflashyellow.
#Pointremotecontrol5from a distance of1 in (1 cm)to3 in (8 cm)towards buttons1,2or3.
#Press and hold button6ofremotecontrol5until:RIndicator lamp4lights upgreen contin‐uously.Programming is complete.
RIndicator lamp4flashesgreen. Pro‐grammingwas successful.Additionally,synchronization oftherolling code withthe door system must also be carried out.
#If indicator lamp4does not light up orflashgreen:repeatthe procedure.
#Release all ofthe buttons.
%Theremotecontrolforthe door drive is notincluded inthe scope of delivery ofthegaragedoor opener.
Synchronizingtherolling code
Requirements:RThe door system uses arolling code.
RThevehicle must be withinrange ofthegaragedoor or door drive.
RThevehicle aswell as persons and objects,are located outsidetherange of movementofthe door.
#Pressthe programming button onthe doordrive unit.Initiatethe nextstep within approximately30 seconds.
#Press previously programmed button1,2or3repeatedly untilthe door closes.Whenthe door closes, programming is com‐pleted.
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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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tem display: selectthe corresponding trans‐mission position.Thevehicle drives intothe selected parkingspace.
On completion ofthe parking procedure,theParking Assist Finished, Take Control of Vehicledisplay message appears.Further maneuveringmaystill be necessary.
#After completion ofthe parking procedure,safeguardthevehicle againstrollingaway.Whenrequiredbylegalrequirements or localconditions: turnthe wheelstowardsthe curb.
%You canstopthevehicle andchangethetransmission position duringthe parking pro‐cedure. The systemthen calculates a newvehicle path. The parking procedure canthen be continued. If no newvehicle path isavailable,the transmission position will bechanged again. Ifthevehicle has notyetreachedthe parking space,the parking pro‐cedure will be canceled, should agear bechanged.
Exiting a parking space withActiveParkingAssist
RequirementsYou can onlyexit a parking space withActiveParking Assist ifyou havepreviously parkedthevehicle withActiveParking Assist.
Please notethatyou areresponsibleforthevehi‐cle and surroundings duringthe entire parkingprocedure.
#Startthevehicle.
#Press button1.TheActiveParking Assist view appears onthe multimedia system display.
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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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Resettingvalues ontheTrip menu ofthe on-board computer
On-board computer:
,Trip
%The spelling may differ inthe main menu dis‐played. Therefore, observethe menuover‐viewforthe Instrument Display(→page 252).
You canresetthevalues ofthefollowing func‐tions:
RTrip distance
RTrip computer "Fromstart" and "Fromreset"
RECO display
#Toselectthe functiontobereset:swipeupwards or downwards onthe left-handTouch Control.
#Pressthe left-handTouch Control.
#SelectYes.
#Pressthe left-handTouch Control.
Ifyou press and holdthe left-handTouch Con‐trol,the function will bereset immediately.
Calling up navigation instructions onthe on-board computer
On-board computer:
,Navigation
Example: nochange of direction announced
1Distancetothe next destination
2Estimated arrival time
3Distancetothe nextchange of direction
4Currentroad
Example:change of direction announced
1Roadtowhichthechange of direction leads
2Distancetothechange of direction
3Change-of-direction symbol
4Recommended lane and new lane during achange of direction (white)
5Possible lane
6Lane notrecommended (darkgray)
Further possible displaysintheNavigationmenu:
RCalculate New RouteorCalculating Route...:a newroute is being calculated.
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