tow bar MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE 2016 C217 Owner's Manual

Warning lamp ................................. 297
Warning message .......................... 371
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 344
Tire pressure not reached .............. 346
Tire pressure reached .................... 346
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 382
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 381
Bar (definition) ...............................3 81
Changing a wheel .......................... 383
Characteristics .............................. 381
Checking ........................................ 363
Curb weight (definition) ................. 382
Definition of terms ......................... 381
Direction of rotation ...................... 384
Display message ............................ 279
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 383
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 381
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 380
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 381
General notes ................................ 388
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 381
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 382
Important safety notes .................. 362
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 381
Information on driving .................... 362
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 382
Labeling (overview) ........................ 377
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 383
Load index ..................................... 379
Load index (definition) ................... 382
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 382
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 382
Ma

ximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 382
Maximum tire load ......................... 380
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 382
MOExtended tires .......................... 364 Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 382
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 382
Replacing ....................................... 383
Service life ..................................... 364
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 382
Snow chains .................................. 365
Speed rating (definition) ................ 381
Storing ........................................... 384
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 381
Summer tires in winter .................. 364
Temperature .................................. 377
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 383
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 382
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 382
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 381
Tire size (data) ............................... 388
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 377
Tire tread ....................................... 363
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 382
Total load limit (definition) ............. 383
Traction ......................................... 376
Traction (definition) ....................... 383
Tread wear ..................................... 376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 381
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 383
Wheel and tire combination ........... 391
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 381
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 65
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 356
Important safety notes .................. 354
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 354
Installing the towing eye ................ 355
Notes for 4MATIC vehicl es ............ 356
R

emoving the towing eye ............... 355
Transporting the vehicle ................ 356
With both axles on the ground ....... 355
With the rear axle raised ................ 356
Index19

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are per-
manently driven. Together with ESP®, it
improves the traction of your vehicle when-
ever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient
grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic con-
ditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
RAccelerate less when driving.
!Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case. Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground or
be fully raised. Observe the instructions fortowing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
iIn wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It monitors the area
around your vehicle using six sensors in the
front bumper and six sensors in the rear
bumper. PARKTRONIC indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a replace-
ment for your attention to your immediate
surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a park-
ing space. When maneuvering, parking or
pulling out of a parking space, make sure that
there are no persons, animals or objects in
the area in which you are maneuvering.
!When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects
when they are in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle
or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a
truck or a pneumatic drill could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
Rswitch on the ignition
Rshift the transmission to position D,Ror N
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
Range of the sensors
General notes
PARKTRONIC does not take objects into con-
sideration that are:
Rbelow the detection range, e.g. people, ani-
mals or objects.
Rabove the detection range, e.g. overhang-
ing loads, truck overhangs or loading
ramps.
Driving systems199
Driving and parking
Z

Activating the360°camera with
COMAND
XPress th eØ buttonin th ecenter con-
sole .
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XTo select th e360° camera: tur nand press
th econtroller .
Dependin gon whether position Dor Ris
engaged, th efollowin gis shown:
Rasplit scree nwit hto pvie wand th e
imag efrom th efron tcamera or
Ra split scree nwit hto pvie wand th e
imag efrom th erear vie wcamera
Further information on th eCOMAND control -
ler can be foun din th eseparat eoperating
instructions.
Activating the 360°camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be automati-
call ydisplayed by engagin grevers egear .
XMakesur ethat th eSmartKey is in position
2 in th eignition lock.
XMak esur ethat th eActivatio nby R
gearfunction is selected in COMAND (see
separat eoperating instructions).
XTo sho wth e360° camera image: engage
revers egear .
The area behind th evehicl eis shown in th e
COMAND display in split-screen mode. You
see th eto pvie wof th evehicl eand th e
imag efrom th erear vie wcamera.
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays
Switchin gbetween split scree nviews:
XTo switch to th elin ewit hth evehicl eicons :
slide ZVthe controller.
XTo select a vehicle icon: turn the controller.
Switching to full screen mode:
X180° ViewTurn and press the controller.
iThe 180° option is only available in the
following views:
RTop view with picture from the rear view
camera
RTop view with picture from the front cam-
era
Displays in the COMAND display
Important safety notes
The camera system may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. Obstacles are not shown by the
system in the following locations:
Runder the front and rear bumpers
Rvery close to the front and rear bumpers
Rin close range above the handle on the
trunk lid
Rvery close to the exterior mirrors
Rin the transitional areas between the vari-
ous cameras in the virtual top view
!Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of a trailer
Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ra slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bot-
tom-most guideline.
Driving system s213
Driving an d parking
Z

Using the TIREFIT kit
XDo not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or
nails.
XRemove the tire sealant bottle, the accom-
panying TIREFIT sticker and the tire infla-
tion compressor from the stowage well
underneath the trunk floor (
Ypage 342).
XAffix part :of the TIREFIT sticker within
the driver's field of vision.
XAffix part ;of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tire.
XPull plug ?with the cable and hose Aout
of the housing.
XScrew hose Aonto flange Bof tire seal-
ant bottle :.
XPlace tire sealant bottle :head down-
wards into recess ;of the tire inflation
compressor.
XRemove the cap from valve Con the faulty
tire.
XScrew filler hose Donto valve C.
XInsert connector ?into a 12 V socket
(
Ypage 307) in your vehicle.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XPress on and off switch =on the tire infla-
tion compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated.
iFirst, tire sealant is pumped into the tire.
The pressure can briefly rise to approx-
imately 500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi).
Do not switch off the tire inflation com-
pressor during this phase.
XAllow the tire inflation compressor to run
for five minutes. The tire should then have
attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi).
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
been attained after five minutes, see "Tire
pressure reached" (
Ypage 346).
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)
has not been attained after five minutes, see
"Tire pressure not reached" (
Ypage 346).
iIf tire sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It
can then be removed like a layer of film.
If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant,
have them cleaned with perchloroethylene
at a dry cleaner as soon as possible.
Flat tire345
Breakdown assistance
Z

Tire pressure not reached
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
not been attained after five minutes:
XSwitch off the tire inflation compressor.
XUnscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.
XVery slowly drive forwards or reverse
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
XPump up the tire again.
After a maximum of five minutes the tire
pressure must be at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar/ 26 psi).
GWARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after the specified time, the tire is too badly
damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the
tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a tire
pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
Tire pressure reached
GWARNING
A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the driving characteristics and is not
suitable for higher speeds. There is a risk of
accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
accordingly and drive carefully. Do not exceed the specified maximum speed with a tire that
has been repaired using tire sealant.
The maximum speed for a tire sealed with tire
sealant is 50 mph (80 km/h). The upper part of the TIREFIT sticker must be affixed to the
instrument cluster in the driver's field of
vision.
!Residue from the tire sealant may come
out of the filler hose after use. This could
cause stains. Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
bag which contained the TIREFIT kit.
HEnvironmental note
Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)
has been attained after five minutes:
XSwitch off the tire inflation compressor.
XUnscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.
XStow the tire sealant bottle and the tire
inflation compressor.
XPull away immediately.
XStop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tire pressure with
the tire inflation compressor.
The tire pressure must now be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).
GWARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after driving for a short period, the tire is too
badly damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair
the tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a
tire pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
iIn cases such as the one mentioned
above, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Can-
ada).
XCorrect the tire pressure if it is still at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). See the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the driver's
side B-pillaro r the tire pressure table in the
fuel filler flap for values.
XTo increase the tire pressure: switch on
the tire inflation compressor.
346Flat tire
Breakdown assistance

Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
Rthe engine is not running.
Rthe brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning.
Rthere is a malfunction in the voltage supply or the vehicle's electrical system.
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
force may be necessary to steer or brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
GWARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
GWARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
Rthe towing eye could detach itself
Rthe vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per- missible gross weight of your vehicle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight rating can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (
Ypage 399).
!When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS, DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func-
tion is activated, the vehicle brakes auto-
matically in certain situations. To avoid
damage to the vehicle, deactivate these
systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
!Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
!Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the
towing eye only. Otherwise, the vehicle
could become damaged.
!Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the veh icle w
ith a crane.
!When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
!Shift the automatic transmission to Nand
do not open the driver's or front passeng-
er's door during towing. The automatic
transmission may otherwise shift to posi-
tion P, which could damage the transmis-
sion.
!Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
!The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be raised and transported.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed away.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission dam-
age, have it transported on a transporter or
trailer.
The automatic transmission must be in posi-
tion Nwhen the vehicle is being towed.
354Towing and tow-starting
Breakdown assistance

approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the
respective wheel.
!Mercedes-AMG vehicles:during
removal and repositioning of the wheel, the
wheel rim can strike the ceramic-brake disc
and damage it. Therefore, you should pro-
ceed carefully and get a second person
assist to you. Alternatively, you can use a
second alignment bolt.
!To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
XClean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
XSlide the wheel to be mounted onto the
alignment bolt and push it on.
XTighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
XUnscrew the alignment bolt.
XTighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
Lowering the vehicle
GWAR NING
The wheels could work loose ifthe wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightened to the specifie d
tightening torque. There isa risk of acc ident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel ischanged.
XPlace the ratchet wrench onto the hexagon
nut of the jack so that the letters ABare
visible.
XTurn the ratchet wrench until the vehicle is
once again standing firmly on the ground.
XPlace the jack to one side.
XTighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross-
wise pattern in the sequence indicated ( :
to A). The tightening torque must be
110 lb-f t(150 Nm) .
XTurn the jack back to its initial position.
XStow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the trunk again.
XCheck the tire pressure of the newly moun-
ted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(
Ypage 365).
iVehicles with a tire pressure control sys-
tem: all mounted wheels must be equipped
with functioning tire pressure control sen-
sors.
Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
!
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle.
388Wheel and tire combinations
Wheels and tires