MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN 2013 Owners Manual

X
To select a stored station: briefly press
the 9 or : button.
X To select a station from the station
list: press and briefly hold the : or
9 button.
X To select a station using station
search 19
: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.
X Press a to stop the station search
function at the desired station.
Operating audio player or audio media Audio data from various audio devices or
media can be played, depending on the
equipment installed in the vehicle.
X
Switch on COMAND and select the audio
device or audio medium
(Y page 220).
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu. CD player display (example)
:
Current track
; Medium (disc number only for DVD
changer)
X To select the next/previous track:
briefly press the 9 or : button.
X To select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
9

or : button until the desired track
has been reached.
If you press and hold the 9 or :
button,
the rapid scrolling speed is increased.
Not all audio devices or media support this
function. If track information is stored on the audio
device or medium, the multifunction display
will

show the number and name of the track.
The current track does not appear in audio
AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external
audio source connected).
Operating video DVD X
Switch on COMAND and select Video DVD
(Y page 240).
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu. :
Current scene
; Medium (disc number only for DVD
changer)
X To select the next or previous scene:
briefly press the 9 or : button.
X To select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
9 or : button until the desired
scene has been reached. AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays X
Press = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
19 Only if no station list is received. Menus and submenus
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On-board computer and displays Z

:
Gear indicator
; Upshift indicator
= Engine oil temperature
? Coolant temperature
Upshift indicator UP ; indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicator UP ; fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
When the engine oil temperature is below
80 †, the oil temperature is shown in blue.
Avoid
driving at full engine output during this
time.
i S 63 AMG: additionally, the status of the
ECO start/stop function (Y page 306) will
be displayed.
RACETIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER
G
WARNING
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving

is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
You can use the RACETIMER to store lap
times. When RACETIMER is displayed, you cannot
adjust the volume using the
W and X
buttons on the steering wheel.
X Press = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown. :
Gear indicator
; Seconds indicator
= RACETIMER
? Lap
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the SmartKey is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
X To start:
press the W button to start the
RACETIMER.
X To display the intermediate time: press
the X button to show the intermediate
time.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
X To stop:
press the W button to stop the
RACETIMER.
The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you
stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position 1

in the ignition lock. When you turn
the SmartKey to position 2 or 3 and then
press the W button, timing is continued.
Storing the lap time and starting a new lap
It is possible to store a maximum of sixteen
laps. 380
Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

X
Press the X button on the steering
wheel
to show the intermediate time during
timing.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
X Press the X button again within five
seconds.
The displayed intermediate time is stored
as a lap time.
Timing starts for a new lap. The new lap is
timed from when the intermediate time is
called up. :
Gear indicator
; RACETIMER
= Fastest lap time (best lap)
Resetting the current lap
X Press the W button on the steering
wheel to stop the RACETIMER.
X Press X to reset the lap time to "0”.
Deleting all laps
You cannot delete individual stored laps.
X Press the W button on the steering
wheel to stop the RACETIMER.
X Press and hold the X button for a
minimum of three seconds.
X Press the W button to start the
RACETIMER.
All laps are deleted.
or
X Press the W button on the steering
wheel to stop the RACETIMER.
X Press the a button.
Reset Race Timer appears in the
multifunction display. X
Press the : button to select Yes and
press the a button to confirm.
All laps are deleted.
Overall evaluation This function is shown if you have stored at
least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER.
X
Press = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
overall evaluation is shown. :
RACETIMER overall evaluation
; Total time driven
= Top speed
? Distance covered
A Average speed Menus and submenus
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On-board computer and displays Z

Lap evaluation
This function is only available if you have
stored
at least two laps and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
X Press = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
lap evaluation is shown.
Each lap is shown in a separate submenu.
The fastest lap is indicated by flashing
symbol :.:
Lap
; Lap time
= Top speed during lap
? Lap length
A Average lap speed
X Press the 9 or : button to select a
different lap evaluation. Telephone menu
Introduction You can establish a Bluetooth
®

connection to
COMAND (Y page 195). G
WARNING
A driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone

while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately

50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
X Switch on the mobile phone and COMAND
(Y page 133).
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Telephone
menu.
You will see one of the following display
messages in the multifunction display:
R Telephone Ready or the name of the
network provider: the mobile phone has
found a network and is ready to receive.
R No

Service: no network is available, or the
mobile phone is searching for a network.
Accepting a call If someone calls you when you are in the
Telephone menu, a display message
appears in the multifunction display, for
example:
X
Press the 6 button on the steering
wheel to accept an incoming call.
If you are not in the Telephone menu, you
can still accept a call.
Rejects or ends a call X
Press the ~ button on the steering
wheel.
If you are not in the Telephone
menu, you can
still reject or end a call. 382
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On-board computer and displays

Dialing a number from the phone book
You can use the mobile phone to enter new
telephone
numbers into the phone book (see
COMAND) (Y page 203). If your mobile phone
is operational, you can select and dial a
number from the phone book at any time.
When you establish a Bluetooth ®
connection
to COMAND, COMAND reads in the phone
book of the mobile phone. This can take some
time.
While the on-board computer reads in the SIM
card:
R you can dial a telephone number from the
redial list ( Calls dialed list).
R you can dial a telephone number from the
telephone book stored in COMAND.
R the multifunction display shows the
Reading data... display message below
the phone book entries.
When the multifunction display shows the
Updating data... display message,
COMAND has finished importing data. The
multifunction display then shows all the
phone book entries in COMAND and the
mobile phone.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Telephone
menu.
X Press the 9, :
or a button to call
up the phone book.
X Press the 9
or : button to select the
desired name.
To scroll rapidly, press and hold the :
or 9 button for longer than one second.
After skipping eight entries, the rapid scroll
speeds up.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list. X
If only one telephone number is stored
for

a name: press the 6 or a button
to start dialing.
or
X If there is more than one number for a
particular name: press the 6 or a
button to display the numbers.
X Press the 9
or : button to select the
number you want to dial.
X Press the 6 or a button to start
dialing.
or
X If you do not want to make a call: press
the ~ or % button.
Redialing The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory
(Calls Dialed list).
X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Telephone
menu.
X Press the 6 button to switch to the
redial memory.
X Press the 9
or : button to select the
desired name or number.
To scroll rapidly, press and hold the :
or 9 button for longer than one second.
X Press the 6 or a button to start
dialing.
or
X If you do not want to make a call: press
the ~ or % button. Assistance menu
Showing the distance display This function is only available with
DISTRONIC PLUS. Menus and submenus
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On-board computer and displays Z

X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Distance Display.
X Press a.
The DISTRONIC PLUS distance display
(Y page 339) appears in the multifunction
display.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®G
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you
deactivate ESP ®
when the ÷ ESP ®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. Proceed as follows:
R when driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
R while driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R adapt
your speed to suit the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. ESP ®
cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
For further information about ESP ®
, see
(Y page 71).
X Start the engine.
X Press = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the DriveAssist menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
ESP.
X Press the a button.
X To deactivate: press a again.
The å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on. G
WARNING
When the å ESP®

OFF warning lamp is lit,
ESP ®
is deactivated. If the
÷ ESP ®
warning lamp and the
å ESP ®
OFF warning lamp remain lit,
ESP ®
is not available due to a malfunction.
When ESP ®


is deactivated or not operational,
vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP ®
.
X To activate: press a again.
The å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE ®
Brake PRE-SAFE
®

Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.
X Press 9 or : to select PRE-SAFE
Brake.
X Press a.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
When PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 73) is
activated, the multifunction display shows
the Ä symbol as long as the HOLD
function is not activated

(Y page 342).
Activating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST This function is not available in HYBRID
vehicles.
X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Attention Assist. 384
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On-board computer and displays

X
Press a.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
When ATTENTION ASSIST (Y page 356) is
activated, the À symbol appears in the
multifunction
display when the ignition is on.
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot
Assist You can use the
Blind Spot Assist
function to activate or deactivate Blind Spot
Assist (Y page 360) or Active Blind Spot
Assist (Y page 364).
X Press = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the DriveAssist menu.
X Press 9
or : to select Blind Spot
Assist.
X Press a.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assist You can use the
Lane Keeping Assist
function
to activate/deactivate Lane Keeping
Assist (Y page 362) or Active Lane Keeping
Assist (Y page 367).
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Lane Keeping Assist.
X Press a.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
If Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane keeping
Assist is activated, the multifunction display
shows the à symbol when the ignition is
switched on. Service menu
In the Service menu you can:
R call up display messages

(Y page 388)
R check the tire pressure electronically
(Y page 497)
R call up the service due date (Y page 462)
R check the oil level ( Y page 457) Settings menu
Introduction The Settings menu can be used for:
R
switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
R switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/
off
R showing or hiding the additional
speedometer
R selecting the units for speed and distance
R switching the belt adjustment on/off
R activating/deactivating the radar sensor
system
Switching the daytime running lamps
on/off This function is not available in Canada.
If

you have activated the Daytime Running
Light function and the light switch is in the
$ or c position, the daytime running
lamps are switched on automatically when
the engine is running.
In the dark, the following also light up:
R the parking lamps
R the tail lamps
R the license plate lamp
R the side marker lamps
If you turn the light switch to a different
position, the corresponding lights are
switched on. If you switch off the daytime
running lamps at night, make sure that the
light switch is set to L or c.
The factory setting is On. Menus and submenus
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On-board computer and displays Z

X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Day Running Lights.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press the : or 9 button to select
Adapt. High-beam Asst..
X Press the a button to confirm.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
Switching the additional speedometer
on or off An additional digital speedometer can be
shown in the multifunction display.
Vehicles with a kilometer speedometer: the
digital speedometer has mph units.
Vehicles
with a miles speedometer: the digital
speedometer has km/h units.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press 9 or : to select Add.
Speedometer.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X Press the a button to save the setting.
Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function allows you to choose whether
certain

displays appear in kilometers or miles. The selected unit of measurement for
distance applies to:
R
the analog speedometer
R the digital speedometer in the Trip menu
R the odometer and the trip odometer
R the trip computer
R the

navigation instruction in the Navi menu
R DISTRONIC PLUS
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display
The digital speedometer shows alternative
speed units ( Y page 386).
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Units.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X Press the a button to save the setting.
The unit switches between km/h and mph.
Switching the belt adjustment on/off For further information on belt adjustment
(Y page 60).
X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Belt Adjustment.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal If you activate the Acoustic Lock Feedb.
function,

an audible signal sounds depending
on the vehicle's date of manufacture:
R when locking
or
R once when unlocking and three times when
locking386
Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Acoustic Lock Feedb.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again.
Activating/deactivating the radar
sensor system The following systems are switched off when
the radar sensor system is deactivated:
R
DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 332)
R BAS PLUS
(Y page 70)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 73)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 360)
R Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 364)
i USA only: This device has been approved
by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System".
The radar sensor is intended for use in an
automotive radar system only. Removal,
tampering, or altering of the device will void
any warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment. X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
X Press 9 or : to select Radar
sensors.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X To activate/deactivate: press a
again. Menus and submenus
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On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
General notes
G
WARNING
All categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and,
where a malfunction is indicated, addressed as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Failure to repair the condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or result in property damage or personal injury.
Display messages appear in the multifunction display.
Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's
Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display.
Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in
this Operator's Manual.
Certain display messages are accompanied by an audible warning tone or a continuous tone.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please observe the notes on the HOLD function
(Y page 342) and parking ( Y page 323).Hiding display messages
You can hide some display messages with a low priority.
X Press the a or % button on the steering wheel to hide the display message.
The display message is cleared.
Display messages with a low priority are shown in either yellow or white.
Display messages with a high priority are shown in red.
You cannot hide display messages of the highest priority. The multifunction display shows
these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied. Message memory
The
on-board computer saves certain display messages. You can call up the display messages
in the message memory.
X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Service menu.
If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows, for example, 2 messages.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the entry, e.g. 2 messages.
X Confirm with a.
X Press the 9 or : button to scroll through the display messages.
When the ignition is switched off, all display messages are deleted apart from some high-
priority display messages. Once the causes of the high-priority display messages have been
rectified, the corresponding display messages are also deleted. 388
Display messages
On-board computer and displays