engine MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS CABRIOLET 2018 Manual PDF

Coolant
Notes on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 396).
& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into con tact wi thhot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
#Allow the engine tocool down before
adding antifreeze.
#Make surethat no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening.
#Thoroughly clean off any antifreeze
from component parts before starting
th eve hicle.
* NO
TEDama gecaused byincor rect cool‐
ant
#Only add coolant that has been pre‐
mixed with therequ ired antifreeze pro‐
te ction.
Fu rther information on coolant:
RIn the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids 310.1, e.g. online at
http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com.
RAt aqu alified specialist workshop.
* NO
TEOverheating at high outside tem‐
peratures
If an inappro priate coolant is used, the
engine cooling sy stem is not suf ficiently pro‐
te cted against overheating and cor rosion at
high outside temp eratures.
#Alw ays use coolant appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz.
#Obser vethe instructions in the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐
ating Fluids 310.1.
Ha ve the coolant regularly changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The proportion of cor rosion inhibitor/antifreeze
concentrate in the engine cooling sy stem should
be:
Ra minimum of 50% (antifreeze pr otection
down toappr oximately -35 °F (-37 °C)).
Ra maximum of 55% (antifreeze pr otection
down to-49 °F (-45 °C)).
Coolant capacity
Mode lC apacity
S 560 4MATIC 15.0 US qt (14.2 l)
Note s on windshield washer fluid
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(→page 396).
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&WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
windshield washer concentrate
Wi ndshield washer concentrate is highly
fl ammable. It could ignite if it comes into
con tact wi thhot engine component parts or
th eex haust sy stem.
#Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate spills out next tothefiller
opening.
* NO
TEBlocked spr aynozzles caused by
mixing windshield washer fluids
#Do not mix MB SummerFit and MB Win‐
te rFit with other windshield washer flu‐
ids.
Do not use distilled or de-ionized water asthefill
le ve l sensor may be triggered er roneously.
Re commended windshield washer fluid:
RAbo vefreezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit
RBelow freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit Fo
rth e cor rect mixing ratio referto the informa‐
tion on the antif reeze conta iner.
Mix thewa sher fluid with the windshield washer
fl uid all year round.
Re frigerant
Note s onrefrigerants
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 396).
* NO
TEDama gedue toincor rect refriger‐
ant
If a non-appr ovedre frigerant is used, the cli‐
mate control sy stem may be damaged.
#Only use there frigerant R‑134a
* NO
TEDama getothe climate control
sy stem due toincor rect refrigerant com‐
pressor oil
#Only use refrigerant compressor oil that
has been appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz.
#Do not mix the appr ovedre frigerant
compressor oil with a dif fere nt refriger‐
ant compressor oil.
Wo rkon the climate control sy stem may only be
car ried out byaqu alified specialist workshop. All
applicable regulations, as well as SAEstandard
J639, must be adhered to.
1Wa rning symbols
2Re frigerant filling capacity
3Applicable standards
4PA G oil part number
5Re frigerant type
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Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Active Brake Assist Func-
tions Currently Limited See
Operator's Manual *
Ve hicles with the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assi stwith cross-traf fic function, Evasi veSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE
®PLUS are temp orarily una vailable or only partially available.
Ve hicles without the Driving Assistance pa ckage: Active Brake Assi stistemp orarily una vailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the sy stem limitations .
#Drive on.
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the sy stem limitations, the sy stem will become available again.
#Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop theve hicle while paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions
and restart the engine.
Active Brake Assist Func-
tions Limited See Opera-
tor's Manual *
Ve hicles with Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assi stwith cross-traf fic function, Evasi veSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE
®PLUS is malfunctioning.
Ve hicles without the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assi stis malfunctioning.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
PRE-SAFE Inoperative See
Operator's Manual *
PRE‑SAFE
®functions are malfunctioning.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes me connect
Services Limited See Oper-
ator's Manual *S
ervice limited.
At least one of the mbrace sy stem's main features is malfunctioning.
#Observ eth e no tes on the diagnostics connection .
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Radar Sensors Dirty See
Operator's Manual *T
heradar sensor sy stem is malfunctioning. Possible causes are:
Rsoiling of the sensors
Rheavy rain
Rex tended country driving wi thout other traf fic, e.g. in the desert
Driving sy stems and driving saf etysy stems may be malfunctioning or temp orarily una vailable.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the driving sy stems and driving saf etysy stems will be available
again.
If th e display message does not disappear:
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
#Clean all sensors .
#Restart the engine.
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Displ aymessage s andwarning/indicator lamps

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Active Blind Spot Assist
Currently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual *A
ctive Blind Spot Assist istemp orarily una vailable.
The sy stem limitations ha vebeen reached (
→page 202) (→page 203) (→page 202).
#Drive on.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the sy stem will be available again.
#Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop theve hicle while paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions
and restart the engine.
Active Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative *A
ctive Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Blind Spot Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's
Manual *B
lind Spot Assist is temp orarily una vailable.
The sy stem limitations ha vebeen reached (
→page 202) (→page 203) (→page 202).
#Drive on.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the sy stem will be available again.
or
#If th e display message does not disappear, stop theve hicle while paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions
and restart the engine.
#If necessar y,clean there ar bumper. If the bumper is extreme lydirty, the sensors in the bumper may be mal‐
functioning.
Blind Spot Assist Inopera-
tive *B
lind Spot Assist is malfunctioning.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Active Parking Assist and
PARKTRONIC Inoperative
See Operator's Manual *A
ctive Parking Assist and Parking Assist PARKTRONI Caremalfunctioning .
#Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions, and restart the engine.
#Ifth e display message continues tobe displa yed, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Traffic Sign Assist Inopera-
tive *T
raffic Sign Assist is malfunctioning.
#Vi sit a qualified specialist workshop.
Traffic Sign Assist Cur-
rently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual *T
raffic Sign Assist is temp orarily una vailable.
#Drive on.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the sy stem will be available again.
Traffic Sign Assist Camera
View Restricted See Opera-
tor's Manual *T
he camera view is restricted. Possible causes are:
Rdirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision
Rheavy rain, snow or fog
Driving sy stems and driving saf etysy stems may be malfunctioning or temp orarily una vailable.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the driving sy stems and driving saf etysy stems will be available
again.
If th e display message does not disappear:
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
#Clean the windshield.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Check Coolant Level See
Operator's Manual *T
he coolant le vel is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine damage duetoinsuf ficient coolant
#Av oid long journe yswith insuf ficient coolant.
#Ad d coolant .
?
Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehi-
cle Turn Engine Off *T
he coolant is too hot.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
&
WARNING Danger of burn s when opening the hood
If yo u open the hood when the engine has overheated or during a fire inthe engine compartment, you could
come into contact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids.
#Before opening the hood, allow the engine tocool down.
#Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine compartment, keep the hood closed and call thefire service.
#Wa it until the engine has cooled down.
#Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed.
#Av oiding high loads on the engine, drive on tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that
th e coolant temp erature display remains below 248 °F (120 °C).
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Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
?
*Thefan mo tor is defective.
#Av oiding high loads on the engine, drive on tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that
th e coolant temp erature display remains below 248 °F (120 °C).
#
Stop Vehicle See Opera-
tor's Manual *T
he battery is no longer being charge d and the battery charge leve l is too lo w.
* NO
TEPossible engine damage if you continue dr iving#Do not continue dr iving under any circum stances.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances.
#Switch off the engine.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
#
Start Engine See Opera-
tor's Manual *T
he engine is off and the battery charge leve l is too lo w.
#Switch off electrical consumers that are not required.
#Leavethe engine running for a few minutes, or drive for a longer dis tance.
The battery charge s.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
#
Stop Vehicle Leave Engine
Running*T
he battery charge leve l is too low and must be charge d.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances.
#Lea veengine running.
#Wa it until the display message disappears before pulling away.
4
Check Engine Oil At Next
Refue ling *T
he engine oil le vel has dropped tothe minimum le vel.
* NO
TEEngine damage causedbydriving with insuf ficient engine oil#Av oid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil.
#Check the engine oil le vel when next refueling.
To p up the engine oil (
→page 331).
No tes on engine oil (
→page 398).
8
Gas Cap Loose *T
here has been pressure loss in the fuel sy stem. The fuel filler cap is not closed cor rectly or the fuel sy stem is
leaking.
#Close the fuel filler cap.
#If th e fuel filler cap was already proper lyclosed: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 429

SmartKey
Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Â
Obtain a New Key*T
he SmartK eyneeds tobe replaced.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Â
Replace Key Battery *T
he SmartK eybattery is dischar ged.
#Re place the battery .
Â
Key Not Detected (white
display message) *T
he SmartK eyis cur rently und etected.
#Change the location of the SmartK eyintheve hicle.
#Ifth e SmartK eyisstill not recognized, start the engine with the SmartK eyinthestow age compartment .
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