wheel MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN 2012 Owners Manual

Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 28At a glance ........................................... 35Safety ................................................... 47Opening/closing ................................. 81Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..105COMAND ............................................ 119Lights and windshield wipers ..........279Climate control ................................. 293Driving and parking ..........................305On-board computer and displays ....373Stowage and features ......................433Maintenance and care ......................457Breakdown assistance .....................473Wheels and tires ............................... 491Technical data ................................... 521
Contents3

1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 444
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 350
4MATIC off-road system ................... 350
A
ABC see Active Body Control (ABC)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 391
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes ....................73
Warning lamp ................................. 425
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 297
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 387
Function/information ....................367
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 412
Function/notes ............................. 348
Active Driving Assistance package . 366
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 387
Display message ............................ 413
Function/information ....................369
Active multicontour seat .......... 112, 276
Active service system PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 348
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 406
Function/notes ............................. 284
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 388
Additional speedometer ................... 388
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 529
Address Entering (example) .........................157
see Address book
Address book
Calling up ....................................... 209
Connecting a call ........................... 212
Creating an entry ........................... 210
Deleting an entry ........................... 211
Entering characters .......................136
Entry as a home address ...............182
Importing contacts ........................208
Introduction ................................... 207
Starting route guidance .................212
Voice tag ....................................... 213
Air bags
Display message ............................ 401
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 52
Important safety notes ....................50
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Side impact air bag ..........................52
Window curtain air bag ....................53
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 299
Setting (COMAND) .........................270
Air filter (display message) .............. 409
Airflow Setting ........................................... 299
Setting (COMAND) .........................271
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 411
Function/notes ............................. 347
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 303
Important safety notes ..................302
Rear ............................................... 303
Setting ........................................... 302
Setting the center air vents ...........302
Setting the side air vents ...............303
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) 4Index

Alertness Assistantsee ATTENTION ASSIST
Alternative route ............................... 175
Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 268
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 381
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 442
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 385
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................79
Function ........................................... 79
Switching off the alarm ....................79
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................386
Display message ............................ 410
Function/notes ............................. 359
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 215
Audio database
see MUSIC REGISTER
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................226
Pause function ............................... 227
Playback options ........................... 232
Safety notes .................................. 225
Setting the audio format ................232
Stop function ................................. 228
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD ..................................... 232
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...262
Video DVD ..................................... 249
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 380
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 405
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 311
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 311Automatic headlamp mode .............. 281
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............318
Changing gear ............................... 317
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................314
Display message ............................ 419
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 315
Driving tips .................................... 317
Emergency running mode ..............321
Engaging drive position .................. 315
Engaging neutral ............................ 315
Engaging reverse gear ...................314
Engaging the park position ............314
Kickdown ....................................... 317
Manual drive program ....................319
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 315
Problem (malfunction) ...................321
Program selector button ................317
Pulling away ................................... 309
Shift ranges ................................... 318
Starting the engine ........................309
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......318
Transmission position display ........315
Transmission positions ..................316
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 321
Autostore ........................................... 217
see Station memory (radio)
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 243
Switching to ................................... 244
AUX (video)
Setting the picture .........................244
Setting the volume and sound .......250
Showing/hiding the menu .............250
Switching to ................................... 250
B
Back button ....................................... 123
Back support see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 437
Balance, adjusting ............................. 139
Bang & Olufsen sound system ......... 141
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 74
Index5

CareCarpets .......................................... 472
Car wash ........................................ 466
Display ........................................... 470
Exterior lights ................................ 469
Gear or selector lever ....................472
Interior ........................................... 470
Matte finish ................................... 468
Night View Assist Plus ...................471
Notes ............................................. 466
Paint .............................................. 468
Plastic trim .................................... 471
Power washer ................................ 467
Rear view camera .......................... 470
Roof lining ...................................... 472
Seat belt ........................................ 472
Seat cover ..................................... 472
Sensors ......................................... 470
Steering wheel ............................... 472
Tail pipes ....................................... 470
Trim pieces .................................... 472
Washing by hand ........................... 467
Wheels ........................................... 468
Windows ........................................ 469
Wiper blades .................................. 469
Wooden trim .................................. 472
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 437
Car pool lanes .................................... 173
Car wash (care) ................................. 466
Category Satellite radio ................................ 222
CD
Copy protection ............................. 234
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............230
General information .......................234
Inserting ........................................ 225
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................255
Mode, switching to ........................226
Multisession .................................. 233
Notes on discs ............................... 234
Operating the player/changer
(on-board computer) ......................381
Pause function ............................... 227
Playback options ........................... 232
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 225Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................256
Safety notes .................................. 225
Selecting a media type ..................228
Selecting a track ............................ 229
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 139
Center console ..................................... 41
Central locking Automatic locking feature
(COMAND) ..................................... 269
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........82
Changing batteries (remote
control, headphones) ........................ 251
Changing bulbs High-beam headlamps (vehicles
with halogen daytime running
lamps) ............................................ 288
High-beam headlamps (vehicles
with LED daylight lamps) ...............288
Important safety notes ..................286
Overview of bulb types ..................287
Changing direction
Announcement phase ....................171
Change of direction phase .............171
Preparation phase .........................171
Character bar ..................................... 133
Characters Entering ......................................... 134
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 136
Entering (navigation) ......................133
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................70
Rear doors ....................................... 71
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 66
Restraint systems ............................ 66
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 68
Special seat belt retractor ...............68
Top Tether ....................................... 69
Cigarette lighter ................................ 442
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 470Index7

Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................255
Notes on discs ............................... 234
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................256
Selecting a media type ..................228
Selecting a track ............................ 229
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 139
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....381
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....381
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating (COMAND) ....................266
Function/notes ............................. 115
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating (COMAND) ....................266
Crash-responsive ........................... 115
Function/notes ............................. 115
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 394
Function/notes ................................ 77
ECO function ...................................... 265
ECO start/stop function Deactivating/activating .................311
General information .......................310
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ......................................... 94, 95
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 474
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 65
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 429
Display message ............................ 406
ECO start/stop function ................310
Engine number ............................... 524
Irregular running ............................ 313
Jump-starting ................................. 483
Starting problems ..........................313
Starting the engine with the key ....309
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............309
Switching off .................................. 327
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 487
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................313
Engine emergency stop .................... 490
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 462
Additives ........................................ 529
Checking the oil level ..................... 459
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 460
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................460
Display message ............................ 408
Filling capacity ............................... 529
Notes about oil grades ................... 528
Notes on oil level/consumption ....459
Temperature (on-board computer) . 381
Viscosity ........................................ 529
Entering the frequency ..................... 217
Entry Deleting ......................................... 135
Saving ............................................ 137
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating .................386
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......76
Display message ............................ 391
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 76
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety information ...........75
Warning lamp ................................. 426Index11

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 76
Exhaust check ................................... 331
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 470
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................266
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) .......................117
Folding in/out (automatically) .......116
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........116
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...116
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118
Storing the parking position ..........117
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 435
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 154
Fader, setting .................................... 139
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 124
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 474
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 475
MOExtended run-flat system .........480
Preparing the vehicle .....................475
Raising the vehicle .........................476
Floormat ............................................. 455
Freeway information ......................... 191
Front fog lamps ................................. 282
Display message ............................ 404
Switching on/off ........................... 282
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 109
Adjusting from the rear
compartment ................................. 109
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 526
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 378
Displaying the range ......................378
Driving tips .................................... 330
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 525
Important safety notes ..................525
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 525
Problem (malfunction) ...................324
Quality (diesel) ............................... 526
Refueling ........................................ 321
Tank content/reserve fuel .............525
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 322
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 409
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 378
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 525
Problem (malfunction) ...................324
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 123
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 488
Before changing ............................. 488
Dashboard fuse box .......................488
Engine emergency stop .................490
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 489
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 488
Important safety notes ..................487
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................455
Notes ............................................. 452
12Index

Microphone, switching on/off ......... 205
Mirrors see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............384
see Phone
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 84
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 480
MP3 Bit/sampling rates ......................... 233
Copyright ....................................... 234
Data medium ................................. 233
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............230
File systems ................................... 233
Formats ......................................... 233
Mode, switching to ........................226
Notes ............................................. 233
Operation ....................................... 381
Pause function ............................... 227
Playback options ........................... 232
Safety notes .................................. 225
Selecting a media type ..................228
Selecting a track ............................ 229
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 139
Multicontour seat
Front .............................................. 274
Rear compartment .........................112
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 376
Lane recommendations .................173
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume .....................138
Operating the on-board computer . 375
Overview .......................................... 39
Using the telephone ....................... 203
Multisession CD ................................ 233
Music files Recording ...................................... 230
Music Register
Copying music data .......................235
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music files ...................236
Deleting individual music files .......237
Disk space information ..................236Folder functions ............................. 237
General notes ................................ 234
Playback options ........................... 237
Switching to ................................... 234
Music search ..................................... 230
Music storage see MUSIC REGISTER
Mute ................................................... 138
N
Navigation Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements ............138
Alternative route ............................ 175
Basic settings ................................ 156
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 175
Compass function ..........................192
Destination memory ......................182
Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ............................... 176
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 160
Entering a destination ....................157
Entering a destination by address .. 157
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 164
Entering an intermediate stop .......165
Entering a point of interest ............166
Entering characters (character
bar) ................................................ 133
Freeway information ......................191
General notes ................................ 155
GPS reception ................................ 155
Installing map software .................. 192
Lane recommendation ...................172
Map settings .................................. 186
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) .................................... 177
On-board computer .......................379
Previous destinations ....................185
Repeating announcements ............174
Route guidance .............................. 170
Route overview .............................. 176
Safety notes .................................. 154
16Index

Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ...................103
Resetting ....................................... 102
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................98
Parcel net ........................................... 437
Parking ............................................... 327
Important safety notes ..................327
Parking brake ................................ 328
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 117
Rear view camera .......................... 357
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 353
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 394
Electric parking brake ....................328
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 414
Important safety notes ..................353
Parking position
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ...........266
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................352
Driving system ............................... 350
Function/notes ............................. 350
Problem (malfunction) ...................353
Range of the sensors .....................351
Warning display ............................. 351
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 54
Pause function Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........227
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Pedals ................................................. 330
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Phone book
Calling up ....................................... 209
Creating an entry ........................... 210
Deleting an entry ........................... 211Entering characters .......................136
Introduction ................................... 207
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 244
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 471
Playback options Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........232
POI (navigation)
Entering ......................................... 166
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 170
List ................................................. 168
ZAGAT ®
survey service ..................169
Point of interest (navigation)
Assigning a category ...................... 167
Power closing feature ......................... 90
Power washers .................................. 467
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 398
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................386
Display message ............................ 399
Function/notes ................................ 77
Warning lamp ................................. 430
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive
occupant safety system)
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 185
Product information ............................ 28
Programmable button ....................... 124
Program selector button .................. 317
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 309
PULSE see Massage function (PULSE)
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
18Index

Sound settingsBalance and fader ..........................139
Calling up the sound menu ............139
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...253
Surround sound ............................. 140
Treble and bass ............................. 139
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 518
Storage location ............................ 474
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speech control see Voice Control System
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................388
Digital ............................................ 378
In the Instrument cluster .................37
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 388
see Instrument cluster
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 126
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 399
Introduction ..................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 428
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 404
Switching on/off ........................... 280
Starting (engine) ................................ 308
Station memory ................................. 217
Steering (display message) .............. 420
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................114
Button overview ............................... 39
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 375
Cleaning ......................................... 472
Important safety notes ..................114
Paddle shifters ............................... 318
Steering wheel heating ..................114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 318
Stop function Audio DVD ..................................... 228
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 382
Storing stations Manually ........................................ 217
Storing stations (radio)
Automatically ................................. 217
Stowage areas ................................... 434
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 435
Cup holders ................................... 439
Door ............................................... 435
Eyeglasses compartment ...............435
Glove box ....................................... 434
Important safety information .........434
Parcel net ...................................... 437
Rear ............................................... 436
Rear seat backrest ......................... 436
Rear seats (between) .....................436
Stowage well ..................................... 438
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 438
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 494
Sun visor ............................................ 440
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround sound
see 3D sound (Harman Kardon ®
surround sound system)
Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 140
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control .......................349
AIRMATIC ...................................... 348
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 30122Index

Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................ 245
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................. 148
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 79
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 205
Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 216
System settings
Bluetooth ®
..................................... 151
Date ............................................... 148
Language ....................................... 153
Programmable button (COMAND) ..124
Text reader speed ..........................149
Time ............................................... 148
Time zone ...................................... 148
Voice Control System ....................149
T
Tachometer ........................................ 375
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 404
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 522
Tires/wheels ................................. 515
Vehicle data ................................... 531
TELEAID
Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date) ..........................451
Call priority .................................... 449
Display message ............................ 398
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 449
Emergency call .............................. 446
Important safety notes ..................445
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............452
MB info call button ........................448
Remote vehicle locking ..................451
Roadside Assistance button ..........447
Search & Send ............................... 450
Self-test ......................................... 446
System .......................................... 445
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............451
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................203
Accepting a call ............................. 384
Adjusting the volume for calls .......138
Basic menu (Bluetooth ®
interface) ....................................... 202
Calling (outgoing call) ....................204
Calling voicemail ............................ 205
Conference connection .................. 205
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) .....................199
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......202
Ending an active call ......................205
Entering a number .........................204
External authorization
(Bluetooth ®
) ................................... 201
Function restrictions ......................198
General notes ................................ 197
Keypad ........................................... 124
Menu (on-board computer) ............384
Number from the phone book ........ 384
Operating options ..........................198
Overview of functions ....................205
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 203
Redialing ........................................ 385
Rejecting/ending a call .................384
Rejecting a call .............................. 203
Rejecting or accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 205
Safety notes .................................. 197
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 207
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 205
Toggling ......................................... 205
Using the telephone ....................... 203
see Bluetooth ®

see Call lists
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 204
Telephone module with
Bluetooth ®
SIM Access Profile
see Separate installation instructions
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 374
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 381
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 381Index23