MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN 2013 Owner's Guide

Information for customers in
California
Under
California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or

malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction
of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the
need for its repair.
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair
of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet. Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes

(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio. Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Change of Address Notice"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(in the USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)

or
Customer Service Center (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner. Introduction
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If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send
in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service

facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Safety notes
G
WARNING
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause

them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving. G
WARNING
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride

disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R slow down carefully.
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs. 30
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Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required
on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the service booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Proper use
G
WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your
vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
The proper use of the vehicle requires that
you familiarize yourself with the following
information and rules:
R safety notes in this Operator's Manual
R technical data in this Operator's Manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Problems with your vehicle
If
you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and

rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting malfunctions relevant to
safety
For the USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required
of all manufacturers according to Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Introduction
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To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to: http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain additional information
about vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov .Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz

Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of
Daimler AG. Data stored in the vehicle
Information about electronic data
acquisition in the vehicle
(Including

notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Your vehicle records electronic data. If your
vehicle is equipped with mbrace 1
, data is
transmitted in the event of an accident.
This information helps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
R for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
R with the consent of the vehicle owner
R on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities R
for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve

Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales
and service organizations
R as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please observe the mbrace 1
purchase
agreement for further details on the recording
and transfer of data by this system.
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Cockpit
................................................. 34
Instrument cluster ..............................35
On-board computer and COMAND .....37
Center console .................................... 38
Overhead control panel ......................39
Door control panel .............................. 40
Rear seats ............................................ 42 33At a glance

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
314
;
Combination switch 279
=
Cruise control lever 331
?
Horn
A
Instrument cluster 35
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 310
C
Control panel for:
Vehicle level 343
Suspension tuning 344
PARKTRONIC 347
Swiveling the COMAND
display
124
COMAND display
brightness
124
Instrument lighting
124 Function Page
D
Overhead control panel 39
E
Automatic climate control 290
F
Ignition lock 303
Start/Stop button 303
G
Adjusts the steering wheel 109
Steering wheel heating 110
H
Electric parking brake 324
I
On-board diagnostics
socket
J
Opens the hood 456
K
Night View Assist Plus 357
L
Light switch 27634
CockpitAt a glance

Instrument cluster
Displays
Function Page
:
Coolant temperature 372
;
Fuel gauge
=
PARKTRONIC 347
?
Multifunction display 374
Speedometer
A
Transmission position 312
B
Tachometer 373
C
Drive program 314
D
Parking Guidance
350 Function Page
E
Unit of measurement for
the speedometer
386
F
Outside temperature 373
G
Additional speedometer 386
H
HOLD function 342
Ä PRE-SAFE
®
Brake 73
I
Adaptive Highbeam Assist 280
Lane Keeping Assist or
Active Lane Keeping Assist 362,
367 ATTENTION ASSIST 356Instrument cluster
35At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
Turn signal 279
;
Electric parking brake (red) 422
F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
=
Electric parking brake
(yellow)
422
F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
?
Seat belt 420
A
ESP
® 424
B
Distance warning 428
C
Brakes 422
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only) Function Page
D
ESP
®
OFF 424
E
Tire pressure monitor 429
F
Diesel engine: preglow 305
G
Check engine 427
H
ABS 423
I
SRS 426
J
High-beam headlamps 279
K
Reserve fuel 42836
Instrument clusterAt a glance

On-board computer and COMAND
Function Page
:
% Back or deactivates
the Voice Control System
;
=; Selects a menu
375
9: Selects a
function or scrolls through
lists
375
a Confirms selection or
fades out display messages
=
Multifunction display 374
?
~
382
Rejects or ends a call 382
Exits phone book/redial
memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
WX Adjusts the
volume or operates
RACETIMER on AMG
vehicles
380
8 Mute Function Page
A
?
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
B
Swivels the COMAND
display
124
Adjusts the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the COMAND display
124
C
COMAND display 121
D
CD and DVD player/
changer
220
E
COMAND controller and
COMAND function buttons 118,
119 On-board computer and COMAND
37
At a glance

Center console
Function Page
:
Function button for the
radio and CD/DVD/SD
card
119
;
Back button 119
=
Hazard warning lamps 279
?
Lumbar support 269
Multicontour seat 270
A
Function button for the
telephone and navigation
system
151
B
Switches COMAND on/off
133 Function Page
C
Adjusts the volume 134
D
Programmable button 120
E
Telephone keypad 120
F
Rear window roller sunblind 439
G
Retracts the rear seat head
restraints
107
H
Selects the drive program 314
I
COMAND controller 11838
Center consoleAt a glance