suspension MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE 2017 C217 Owner's Manual

Digital ............................................ 191
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 186
Selecting the display unit ............... 201
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 121
Key positions ................................. 122
Removing ....................................... 122
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 122
STEER CONTROL .................................. 70
Steering
Display message ............................ 229
Warning lamps ............................... 241
Steering Assist
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 225
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 187
Cleaning ......................................... 286
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 99
Important safety notes .................... 98
Paddle shifters ............................... 132
Steering wheel heating .................... 98
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 103
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 132
Stop&Go Pilot
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Stowage areas ................................... 253
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 255
Center console .............................. 254 Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 255
Cup holders ................................... 257
Door ............................................... 255
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 254
Glove box ....................................... 254
Important safety information ......... 253
Rear ............................................... 255
Rear seat backrest ......................... 255
Stowage net ................................... 256
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 256
Sto

wage space
Parcel net retainers ....................... 256
Securing a load .............................. 256
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 256
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 305
Sun visor ............................................ 258
Suspension mode
Active Body Control ABC ............... 157
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 159
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 202
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 116
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 251
T
Tachometer ........................................ 186
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 330
Information .................................... 328
Tires/wheels ................................. 326
Vehicle data ................................... 335
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 196
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 250
Index19

Center console
FunctionPage
004300D0Switches the multime-
dia system on/off243
0044Adjusts the volume243
008700D6 ECO start/stop func-
tion126
0085Touchpad244
Telephone keypad (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
008300CC Sets the vehicle level158
00840091Adjusts the suspension
settings159
006B00C9 Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector but-
ton
131
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
00CD Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector but-
ton
131
FunctionPage
006C0038 Back button243
006D0050Seat adjustment but-
ton92
006E00BE Navigation button (see
Digital Operator's Manual)
006F002A Radio button (see Digi-
tal Operator's Manual)
0070002F Hazard warning lamps106
007100FDMedia button (see Dig-
ital Operator's Manual)
0072002B Telephone, address
book and Internet button;
see the Digital Operator's
Manual
007300D4 Vehicle functions/
system settings button (see
Digital Operator's Manual)
0074Controller243
Center console37
At a glance

The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and:
Ra system malfunction occurs.
Rthe power supply is not sufficient.
If a malfunction in the electric parking brake
occurs, then the transmission may also be shif-
ted into position Pautomatically.
MAGIC BODY CONTROL
General notes
MAGIC BODY CONTROL consists of Active Body
Control (ABC), ROAD SURFACE SCAN, the
CURVE cornering function as well as automatic
vehicle stabilization in the event of a crosswind.
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height
to reduce fuel consumption. The suspension
mode is adjusted according to your selection
(SPORT, COMFORT or CURVE), the road surface conditions and the vehicle load. A multifunction
camera detects bumps in the road surface
before the vehicle drives over them. This
reduces chassis movements.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
!The vehicle is lowered when the engine is
switched off. When parking, position your
vehicle so that it does not make contact with
the curb as the vehicle is lowered. Your vehi-
cle could otherwise be damaged.
Crosswind Assist
The crosswind stabilization operates by chang-
ing wheel loads through distortion of the ABC
spring struts. It reduces impairments in handling
when driving in a straight line and assists during
countersteering. Crosswind Assist is active in the speed range
between 50 mph (80 km/h)
and
130 mph (210 km/h) when driving straight
ahead or cornering gently.
Active Body Control ABC
Vehicle level
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: depending on the
vehicle level that has been selected, the vehicle
automatically adjusts its height dependent on
the current speed. The vehicle is lowered by up
to 0.4 in (10 mm) below the normal level as the
speed increases. As the speed is reduced, the
vehicle is raised up to the set vehicle height.
All other models: depending on the vehicle
level that has been set, the vehicle automatically
adjusts its height dependent on the current
speed. The vehicle is lowered by up to 0.6 in
(15 mm) as the speed increases. As the speed is
reduced, the vehicle is raised up to the set vehi-
cle height.
In the event of poor road surface conditions, the
vehicle automatically raises by up to 0.4 in
(10 mm) and harder damping is selected.
Select the "Normal" setting for normal road con- ditions and "Raised" for driving with snow chains
or in particularly poor road conditions.
The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you:
Rare driving faster than approximately 75 mph
(12 0km/ h).
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at a
speed above 50 mph (80 km/ h)
While driving, the raised level can only be selec-
ted at speeds of under 75 mph (120 km/h).
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Driving and parking

Setting the vehicle level
XTo raise the vehicle:press button0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up.
XTo lower the vehicle: press button0043again.
Indicator lamp 0044goes out.
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Suspension tuning
The electro-hydraulically controlled ABC sus-
pension system detects the vehicle level and the
vehicle load and adjusts the setting accordingly. You can also choose between a particularly
sporty mode (SPORT), a comfortable mode
(COMFORT), as well as a comfortable mode with
cornering function (CURVE).
The ABC suspension system is tuned individu-
ally to each wheel and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection, i.e. sporty or com-
fort or comfort with the CURVE dynamic cor-
nering function
Rthe vehicle load
Rthe force of the side wind
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
SPORT mode ensures even better contact with
the road. The steering response behavior is
sporty. Select this mode on winding country
roads or highways, for example.
Selecting the sports suspension setting
XWhen indicator lamp 0044is off:press but-
ton 0043repeatedly until only indicator lamp 0044
is on.
Sports suspension tuning is selected. Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
theAMG Suspen‐
sionSystemSPORTmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
All other models: theActive Body Con‐
trol SPORTmessage appears on the multi-
function display.
In COMFORT mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are especially comfortable. The
steering response behavior is balanced. Select
this mode if you favor a comfortable driving
style.
Selecting the comfortable suspension setting
XWhen indicator lamp 0044is off:press but-
ton 0043repeatedly until only indicator lamp 0044
is on.
Comfortable suspension tuning is selected.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: theAMG Suspen‐
sion System COMFORTmessage appears in
the multifunction display.
All other models: theActive Body Con‐
trol COMFORTmessage appears on the mul-
tifunction display.
In the CURVE driving mode, the vehicle tilts
actively when cornering. The tilt function and
the comfort suspension tuning increase driving
comfort in corners. CURVE is available in the
speed range between 18 mph (30 km/h) and
100 mph (160 km/h). Select this mode on wind- ing roads in particular. Outside of this speed
range, the CURVE driving mode corresponds to
the comfort mode.
Selecting CURVE driving mode
XPress button 0043repeatedly until both indica-
tor lamps 0044and 0087light up.
CURVE driving mode is selected.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: theAMG Ride
ControlCURVEmessage appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
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All othermodels:CURVE driving mode is
selected. The Active
BodyControlCURVEmessage appears inthe multifunction display.
ROAD SURFACE SCAN
iThis function isnot availab le inall countries.
If you have selected the CURVE driving mode,
the ROAD SURFA CE SCA N function isavaila-
ble up to speeds of 60 km/h.
The ROADSURFA CE SCA N function monitors
the road infront of the veh icleusing multifunc-
tion camera 0043at the top of the windshield. This
function isautomatically active ifyou select
comfort suspension tuning. The system is
operational at speeds of up to 81 mph
(130 km/h).
This function allowsbumps inthe road surface
to be detected before the veh icle drives over
them. The spring struts are then actuate d, with
the result that chassis movements are signifi-
cantly reduced when driving over bumps.
The system isdeactivated when you select the
raised veh icleleve l,sports mode or the dynam ic
cornering function.
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
Rthe road surface isinsuff iciently lit
Rthere ispoor vis ibility, e.g. snow, rain, fog or
spray
Rthere isglare, e.g. from the sun or from
oncoming traff ic
Rthewind shield is dirt y, fogged up or covered,
for instance bya sticker, inthe vicinity of the
camera
Rthe road surface has no texture or isreflec-
tive, e.g. inthe case of ne wly laidasphalt,
concrete slabs or puddles
Rthedist ance to the veh icle infrontistoo short
Rsections of the route have a very small radius
of curvature
Rifyou accelerate hard or brake sharply
AIRMATIC
General notes
AIRMATIC isan air suspension with variable
damping for improved driving comfort. All-round
level control ensures the best possible suspen-
sion and constant ground clearance, even with a
laden vehicle. When you drive fast, the vehicle is
lowered automatically to improve driving safety
and to reduce fuel consumption. There is also
the option to manually adjust the vehicle leve l.
AIRMATIC consists of level setting, level control
and the Adaptive Damping System ADS PLU S.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the vehicle isbeing lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle isbeing lowered.
Vehicle level
Setting the raised vehicle level
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels. Select the "Normal"
setting for normal road surfaces and "Raised"
for driving with snow chains or on particularly
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poor road surfaces. Your selection remains
stored even if you remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp 0044is not lit:
XPress button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up. The vehicle is
raised by 1.0 in (25 mm) compared to the
normal level.
The Vehicle
Risingmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
iThe message disappears after ten seconds,
irrespective of the level reached. If necessary,
the vehicle is raised further.
The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you:
Rdrive at a speed over approximately 75 mph
(120 km/h)
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at a
speed above 50 mph (80 km/h)
Setting the normal vehicle level
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp 0044is lit:
XPress button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to normal level.
Suspension tuning
General notes
The Adaptive Damping System ADS PLUS auto-
matically controls the calibration of the damp-
ers.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection, i.e. sports or com-
fort
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
iYou can choose between the sporty and
comfortable mode. One of the two modes is
always active.
Sports tuning
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
SPORT mode ensures the best possible contact
with the road. Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
XIf indicator lamp 0044is not lit:press but-
ton 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up. If the driving
speed is higher than 75 mph (120 km/h), the
vehicle is automatically lowered by another
0.4 in (10 mm) compared to the normal level
in sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT
mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
All other models:
XIf indicator lamp 0044is not lit:press but-
ton 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up. Sports suspen-
sion tuning is selected.
The AIRMATIC
SPORTmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
All vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
if the driving speed is higher than 40 mph
(70 km/ h), the vehicle is automatically lowered
by 0.6 in (15 mm).
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XUsing0064or0063, select the AdditionalSpeedometer [km/h]function.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press0076again.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress 00E2on the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress 0064or0063 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
XPress 0064or0063 to select the FactorySettingssubmenu.
XPress0076to confirm.
The Reset All Settings?function
appears.
XPress the 0064or0063 button to select Noor
Yes.
XPress the 0076button to confirm the selec-
tion.
If you have selected and confirmed Yes
, the
multifunction display shows a confirmation
message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is only
reset when the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Warm-up
0043Digital speedometer
0044Gear indicator
0087Upshift indicator
0085Transmission fluid temperature
0083Engine oil temperature
XPress the 00E2button on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress 0064or0063 on the steering wheel to
select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
Upshift indicator: upshift indicatorUP
0087
indicates that the engine has reached the
overrevving range when in the manual drive
program.
Engine/transmission oil temperature:
when the engine and transmission are at nor-
mal operating temperature, oil tempera-
ture 0085and 0083are displayed in white in the
multifunction display.
If the multifunction display shows oil temper-
ature 0085or0083 in blue, the engine or the
transmission are not yet at normal operating
temperature. Avoid driving at full engine out-
put during this time.
SETUP
0043Drive program C,Sor M
0044ESP®mode (ON/OFF)
0087Suspension setting SPORTorCOMFORT
XPress the 00E2button on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the 0064or0063 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
XPress the 0064or0063 button until the
SETUP display appears.
202Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

Important safety notes
GWARNING
If wheels and tires of th ewrong siz eare used,
th ewhee lbrakes or suspension component s
may be damaged. Ther eis aris kof an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tires wit hthose
that fulfill th especification sof th eoriginal
part .
When replacing wheels, mak esur eto use th e
correct:
Rdesignation
Rmodel
When replacing tires ,mak esur eto use th e
correct:
Rdesignation
Rmanufacturer
Rmodel
GWARNIN G
A flat tire severely impairs th edriving ,steer -
ing and braking characteristics of th evehicle.
Ther eis aris kof accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics :
Rdo notdriv ewit h a flat tire.
Rimmediately replace th eflat tire wit hyour
emergenc yspar ewhee lor spar ewheel, or
consult aqualified specialist workshop.
Tires wit hrun-flat characteristics :
Rpay attention to theinformation and warn -
ing notice son MOExtended tires (tire swit h
run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are no tapprove dfor your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Ben zor are no tbein gused cor-
rectl ycan impair th eoperating safety.
Before purchasing and usin gnon-approve d
accessories, visit aqualified specialist work-
sho pand inquire about :
Rsuitability
Rlegal stipulation s
Rfactory recommendation sInformation on th
esizes and types of wheels and
tires for your vehicl ecan be foun dunder
"Wheel/tire combinations" (
Ypage 326).
Information on tire pressur ecan be found:
Ron th evehicle's Tir eand Loading Information
placard on th eB-pillar (Ypage 312)
Rin thetire pressur etable in th efuel filler flap
(Ypage 137)
Runder "Tir epressure" (Ypage 306)
Operation
Information on driving
Checkth etire pressur ewhen th evehicl eis
heavily laden and adjust prio rto atrip.
While driving ,pay attention to vibrations, noises
and unusual handlin gcharacteristics ,e.g. pull-
ing to on eside .This may indicat ethat th e
wheels or tires are damaged. If you suspec tthat
a tire is defective, reduce your spee dimmedi-
ately. Stop th evehicl eas soo nas possible to
chec kth ewheels and tires for damage. Hidden
tire damag ecould also be causing th eunusual
handlin gcharacteristics .If you fin dno sign sof
damage, hav eth etires and wheels checke dat a
qualified specialist workshop.
When parking your vehicle, mak esur ethat th e
tires do no tget deformed by th ecur bor other
obstacles. If they canno tbe avoided, driv eove r
obstacles suc has curbs slowly and at an obtuse
angle. Otherwise, you may damag eth ewheels
or tires .
Regular checking of wheels and tires
GWARNIN G
Damaged tires can caus etire inflation pres-
sur eloss .As aresult ,you could lose control of
your vehicle. Ther eis aris kof accident.
Chec kth etires regularly for sign sof damag e
and replace any damaged tires immediately.
Chec kwheels and tires for damag eat least once
a month .Chec kwheels and tires after driving
off-road or on roug hroads. Damaged wheels
can caus e aloss of tire pressure.
Pay particular attention to damag esuc has:
Rcut sin th etires
Rpunctures in th etires
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Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an out-
ward force to each square inch of the tire's sur-
face. The tire pressure is specified in pounds per
square inch (psi), in kilopascal (kPa) or in bar.
The tire pressure should only be corrected whenthe tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure
The tires are cold:
Rif the vehicle has been parked with the tires
out of direct sunlight for at least three hours
and
Rif the vehicle has not been driven further than
1 mile (1.6 km)
Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact with
the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securely
on the wheel. There are several steel wires in the
bead to prevent the tire from coming loose from
the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 5 lbs (2.3 kg). These
optional extras, such as high-performance
brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-per-
formance battery, are not included in the curb
weight and the weight of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used by
a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for example
for a product recall, and thus identify the pur-
chasers. The TIN is made up of the manufactur- er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and
the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a code
that contains the maximum load bearing capa-
city of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the tires
and the road surface.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are distrib-
uted over the tire tread. If the tire tread is level
with the bars, the wear limit of 00CDin (1.6 mm)
has been reached.
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at their
designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Nominal load and luggage load plus 68 kg
(150 lbs) multiplied by the number of seats in
the vehicle.
Changing a wheel
Flat tire
The "Breakdown assistance" section
(Ypage 288 )contains information and notes on
how to deal with a flat tire. Information on driv-
ing with MOExtended tires in the event of a flat
tire can be found under "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" (
Ypage 289).
Rotating the wheels
GWARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tires have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tires are of the same dimensions.
!On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are located
in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used near
the valve. This could damage the electronic
components.
Only have tires changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Changing a wheel321
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Warning symbols0043indicate:
RPossible dangers
RHaving service work carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop
Filling capacities
ModelRefrigerant
All models23.3 ± 0.4 oz
(660 ± 10 g)
ModelPAG oil
Mercedes ‑AMG
vehicles3.5 oz
(100 g)
All other models3.9 oz
(110 g)
Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle data:
Rthe heights specified may vary as a result of:
-tires
-load
-condition of the suspension
-optional equipment
Roptional equipment reduces the maximum
payload.
Dimensions and weights
Model0043Opening height
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles69.1 in
(1755 mm)
All other models68.9 in
(1749 mm)
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
Vehicle length198.6 in (5044 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors83.0 in (2108 mm)
Vehicle height56.0 in (1422 mm)
Wheelbase115.9 in (2945 mm)
Turning circle,
Mercedes-AMG S 63
4MATIC39.0 ft (11.90 m)
Turning circle,
Mercedes-AMG S 6538.1 ft (11.60m)
Maximum trunk
load220 lb (100 kg)
All other models
Vehicle length197.9 in (5027 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors83.0 in (2108 mm)
Vehicle height55.7 in
(1414 mm)
Wheelbase115.9 in (2945 mm)
Turning radius38.1 ft (11.60 m)
Maximum trunk
load220 lb (100 kg)
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