automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE 2016 C217 Owner's Manual

Armrest
St owage compartment .................. 302
Asht ray.............................................. .306
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 43
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 44
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 30
Hiding a service message .............. 330
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 330
Service message ............................ 330
Special service requirements ......... 331
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ...........................................7 8
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 246
Display message ............................ 272
Function/notes ............................. 215
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 267
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 331
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 156
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 156
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 124
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 162
Automatic drive program ............... 164
Changing gear ............................... 162
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 159
Display message ............................ 281
Driving tips .................................... 162
Emergency running mode .............. 167
Engaging drive position .................. 161
Engaging neutral ............................ 160
Engaging park position au tomati
-
cally ............................................... 159 Engaging reverse gear ................... 160
Engaging the park position ............ 159
Kickdown ....................................... 162
Manual drive program .................... 164
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 165
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 249
Overview ........................................ 159
Problem (malfunction) ................... 167
Program selector button ................ 163
Pulling away ................................... 154
Starting the engine ........................ 153
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 163
Transmission position display ........ 161
Transmission positions .................. 162
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 167
B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 86
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 349
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 347
Jump starting ................................. 351
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 258
Notes ............................................. 403
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Index5

Declarations of conformity.................26
Diagnostics connection ...................... 26
Digital speedometer .........................237
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 159
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 330
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 251
Driving systems .............................2 72
Engine ............................................ 268
General notes ................................ 251
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 251
Introduction ................................... 251
Lights ............................................. 265
Safety systems .............................. 252
SmartKey ....................................... 283
Tires ............................................... 279
Vehicle ...........................................2 81
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 296
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 71
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 184
Activation conditions ..................... 184
Cruise control lever ....................... 183
Deactivating ................................... 188
Display message ............................ 276
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 187
Driving tips ....................................1 89
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 185
Function/notes .............................1 82
Important safety notes .................. 182
Setting a speed .............................. 186
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 187
Stopping ........................................ 186
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 190
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............9 0
Central locking/unlocking
(Smart Key) .
.....................................
.83 Control panel ..................................
.40
Display message ............................ 282
Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening (from inside) ...................... 89
Power closing .................................. 90
Drinking and driving ......................... 174
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 164
Manual ........................................... 164
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 165
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 250
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 331
Driving Assistance package ............. 222
Driving on flooded roads .................. 178
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 68
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 70
Distance warning function ............... 71
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 75
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety information ........... 67
Overview .......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 75
STEER CONTROL ............................. 77
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 211
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Body Control ABC ............... 194
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
AIRMATIC ...................................... 197
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 215
Cruise control ................................ 179
8Index

Display message ............................ 272
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 190
Driving Assistance package ........... 222
HOLD function ............................... 192
Night View Assist Plus ................... 219
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
Rear view camera .......................... 207
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 217
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 178
Automatic transmission ................. 162
Brakes ........................................... 176
Break-in period .............................. 150
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
Downhill gradient ........................... 176
Drinking and driving ....................... 174
Driving in winter ............................. 178
Driving on flooded roads ................ 178
Driving on wet roads ...................... 178
Exhaust check ............................... 174
Fuel ................................................ 174
General .......................................... 174
Hydroplaning ................................. 178
Icy road surfaces ........................... 178
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 176
Snow chains .................................. 365
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 176
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 150
Wet road surface ........................... 176
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 241
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 116
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 117
Function/notes ............................. 116
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 175 On-board computer ....................... 236
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 156
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 156
Deactivating/activating ................. 157
General information ....................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Introduction ................................... 155
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 62
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 59
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 293
Display message ............................ 268
ECO start/stop function ................ 155
Engine number ............................... 400
Irregular running ............................ 158
Jump-starting ................................. 351
Starting (important safety notes) ... 153
Starting problems .......................... 158
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 153
Starting via smartphone ................ 154
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 154
Switching off .................................. 171
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 171
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 171
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 356
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 398
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Engine emergency stop .................... 359
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 327
Additives ........................................ 403
C

hecking the oil level ..................... 325
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Parking brakeDisplay message ............................2 55
Electric parking brake .................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 125
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 201
Driving system ............................... 199
Function/notes .............................1 99
Important safety notes .................. 199
Problem (malfunction) ................... 202
Range of the sensors ..................... 199
Warning display ............................. 200
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 264
Indicator lamps ................................ 45
Problem (malfunction) ................... 264
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 144
Perfume vial ................................... 144
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 67
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 338
Power locks ......................................... 90
Power washers .................................. 333
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 259
Operation ......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 296
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 260
Operation ......................................... 61
Program selector button .................. 163
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Immobilizer ...................................... 78 Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 154
General notes ................................ 154
Hill start assist ............................... 155
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26
R
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 239
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Reading lamp ..................................... 129
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 147
Stowage compartment .................. 302
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 41
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 336
Displays in the COMAND display ... 208
Function/notes ............................. 207
Rear window blind ............................ 306
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 119
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 405
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 167
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 402
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Securing cargo..................................3 03
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 338
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 335
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 43
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 403
Coolant (engine) ............................ 404
Engine oil ....................................... 403
Fuel ................................................ 401
Important safety notes .................. 400
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 405
Washer fluid ................................... 405
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 249
On-board computer ....................... 244
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 250
Side impact air bag .............................5 2
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature ..........9 9
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature .............................9 8
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 86
Changing the programming .............8 4
Checking the battery ...................... .86
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Dis play message ............................ 283
Door central loc king/
unlocking ......
.83
Important safety notes .................... 82
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 84
Loss .................................................8 7
Mechanical key ................................ 85
Overview .......................................... 82 Positions (ignition lock) ................. 151
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 153
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Snow chains ...................................... 365
Sockets
Center console .............................. 307
General notes ................................ 307
Rear compartment .........................3 07
Trunk ............................................. 308
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 248
Digital ............................................ 237
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Selecting the display unit ...............2 48
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 151
Key positions ................................. 152
Removing ....................................... 153
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 153
STEER CONTROL .................................. 77
Steering
Display message ............................ 283
Warning lamps ............................... 298
Steering Assist
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ..................... ....... 278
Ste
ering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
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Towing eye......................................... 342
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 218
Display message ............................ 276
Function/notes ............................. 217
Important safety notes .................. 217
Instrument cluster display ............. 218
Switching on/off ........................... 245
Transfer case ..................................... 167
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 356
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 338
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 236
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 235
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 237
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 92
Locking separately ........................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 94
Power closing .................................. 90
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 282
Obstacle recognition ........................ 92
Opening dimensions ...................... 406
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 406
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 265
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 398
Installation ..................................... 398
Transmission output (maximum) .... 398
Windshield (infrared reflective) ...... 321
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plateU
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 249
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 305
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 281
Electronics ..................................... 398
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 244
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 372
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 83
Lowering ........................................ 388
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking .......................................... 170
Parking for a long period ................ 173
Pulling away ................................... 154
Raising ........................................... 385
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 384
Towing away .................................. 354
Transporting .................................. 356
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 83
Vehicle data ................................... 406
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 406
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 91
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 399
Vehicle level
Active Body Control ABC ............... 194
AIRMATIC ...................................... 197
Display message ............................ 272
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 342
20Index

GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit- ting properly. Particular attention must be
paid to children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Ypage 46) and the notes on correct use of
seat belts (
Ypage 47).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where
a three-point seat belt can be properly fas-
tened without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driv-
er's seat belt, are equipped with a special seat belt retractor. When activated, the special
seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt
cannot slacken once the child seat is secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
XMake sure you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
XPull the front seat belt smoothly out of the
seat-belt extender and the rear seat belt
out of the belt sash guide.
XEngage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
XPull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is enabled.
XPush the child restraint system down so
that the seat belt is tight and does not
loosen.
Children in the vehicle63
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XKeep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
Ryou release the brake pedal.
Rthere is no longer any danger of a collision.
Rno obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
If adaptive Brake Assist demands particularly
high braking force, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE
®) are activa-
ted simultaneously.
Up to a speed of approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h), adaptive Brake Assist is capable
of reacting to moving objects that have
already been detected as such at least once
over the period of observation.
Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), adaptive Brake Assist reacts to
stationary obstacles.
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 67).
ESP
®monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface.
If ESP
®detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP
®assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 67). ETS traction control is part of ESP
®. On vehi-
cles with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is trans-
ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP
®.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes
on ESP®(Ypage 356) when towing the vehi-
cle with a raised rear axle.
ESP
®is only deactivated if the åwarning
lamp is lit continuously.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continu-
ously, ESP
®is not available due to a malfunc-
tion.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 290) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 252).
Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
®function properly.
Characteristics of ESP®
General information
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP
®is automatically
active.
If ESP
®intervenes, the ÷ESP®warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
Driving safety systems73
Safety
Z

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 26).
SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to theSmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function:
do not keep the SmartKey on the parcel shelf
or in the trunk. Otherwise, the SmartKey may
not be detected, e.g. when starting the engine
using the Start/Stop button.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart-
Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhilst driving
Rwhen using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Rwhen the external door handles are
touched
Rduring convenience closing
82SmartKey
Opening and closing

Useful information............................150
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 150
Driving ............................................... 150
Automatic transmission ...................159
Refueling ............................................ 167
Parking ............................................... 170
Driving tips ........................................ 174
Driving systems ................................ 179
149
Driving and parking