height MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN 2016 W222 User Guide

Adjusting the rear seatonvehicles with
EASY ADJUST luxury head restraints
:Selects rear-compartmen tseat
;Hea drestrain theight
=Hea drestrain tfore-and-af tposition
?Backrest angle
ACombine dseat cushion angle and lengt h
BCombinedseat cushion angle and lengt h
XTo select therea rseat: press butto n:
repeatedly until th eindicator lamp in th ebut -
to nis no tlit .
The rear-compartmen tseat is selected if th e
indicator lamp in th ebutto nis no tlit .
XAdjus tth erear seat wit hbuttons ;toB.
Adjusting the front-passenger seat on
vehicles with EASY ADJUST luxury head
restraints
:Selects th efront-passenger seat
;Hea drestrain theight
=Hea drestrain tfore-and-af tposition
?Backrest angle
ASeat height
BSeat fore-and-af tadjustmen t The SmartKey mus
tbe in th eignition loc kand in
position 1or 2,in order for th efront-passenger
seat to be selected (
Ypage 162).
XTo select thefront-passenger seat: press
butto n: repeatedly until th eindicator lamp
in th ebutto nlights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if th e
indicator lamp in th ebutto nlights up.
XAdjus tth efront-passenger seat wit hbut -
tons ;toB.
EASY ADJUS Tluxury head restraints are availa-
ble individually on vehicles equipped wit h arear
compartmen tchauffeur/memory package.
Vehicles with seat for chauffeur mode
and long wheelbase
Adjusting th erea rsea t
:Selects rear-compartmen tseat
;Hea drestrain theight
=Hea drestrain tfore-and-af tposition
?Backrest angle
ACombine dseat cushion angle and lengt h
BCombinedseat cushion angle and lengt h
CLongitudinal direction of thelegrest if rear
reclining seat is installed
DAngle of th elegrest if rear reclining seat is
installed
XTo select th erea rseat: press butto n:
repeatedly until th eindicator lamp in th ebut -
to nis no tlit .
The rear-compartmen tseat is selected if th e
indicator lamp in th ebutto nis no tlit .
XAdjus tth erear seat swit hbuttons ;toD.
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Adjusting the front-passenger seat
:Selects thefront-passenger seat
;Head restraint height
=Head restraint fore-and-af tpositio n
?Backrest angle
ASeat fore-and-af tadjustmen t
BSeat height
CFootrest
The SmartKey must be in th eignition loc kand in
positio n1 or 2,in order for th efront-passenger
seat to be selected (
Ypage 162).
XTo select the front-passenger seat :press
butto n: repeatedly until th eindicator lamp
in th ebutto nlights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if th e
indicator lamp in th ebutto nlights up.
XAdjus tth efront-passenger seat wit hbut -
tons ;toC.
The footrest can only be adjusted if:
Rth efront-passenger seat is moved fully
forward
Rth efront-passenger seat is in th epositio nfor
chauffeur mod e (Ypage 111).
iThe front-passenger seat in th eMercedes-
Maybac hmust no tbe positione dfully for -
wards when adjusting th efootrest .The front-
passenger seat must be moved forwards from
th erear to th emiddle adjustmen trange.
Chauffeur mode
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If th ehead restraint sare no tinstalled or no t
adjusted correctly, they canno tprovide pro -
tection as intended. Ther eis an increased ris k
of injury in thehead and neck area, e.g. in th e
event of an acciden tor when braking .
Always driv ewit hth ehead restraint sinstal -
led. Before driving off ,mak esure for every
vehicl eoccupant that th ecente rof th ehead
restraint support sth ebac kof th ehead at
about eye level.
GWARNIN G
If th efront-passenger seat is in chauffeur
mod eand th efront-passenger head restraint
is folded down ,th eview of th epassenger-side
exterio rmirror can be impaired .Ther eis aris k
of an accident.
To have afree view of th eexterio rmirror ,
remove th efront-passenger head restraint .
!Makesure that there are no object sin th e
footwell under or behind th eseat swhen mov -
ing th eseat sback. Ther eis aris kthat th e
seat sand/o rth eobject scould be damaged.
General notes
In chauffeur mode:
Rth efront-passenger seat is moved forwards
Rth ebackrest is tilte dforwards
Rth ehead restraint is folded forwards
The front-passenger seat automatically moves
from th echauffeur positio nbac kint oth enormal
positio nif:
Rth efront-passenger seat is adjusted usin gth e
seat adjustmen tswitch on th efront-
passenger door
Rth efront-passenger seat belt is fastene d
Ran occupant is detected on thefront-
passenger seat
Rth efront-passenger seat head restraint is
inserted and th eignition is switched on
Rth efront-passenger seat backrest is moved
backwards or th eseat is moved in alongitu-
dinal direction out of th echauffeur area
(
Ypage 113)
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There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
GWARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection as intended. There is an increased risk
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
General notes
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 105).
Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and
rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust the
height and angle of the head restraints to the
correct position.
Adjusting the front head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints manually
With this function you can adjust the distance
between the head restraint and the back of the
seat occupant's head.
XTo move forwards: pull the head restraint
forwards in the direction of the arrow until it
engages in the desired position.
XTo move backwards: press and hold release
button :.
XPush the head restraint back.
XRelease the release button once the head
restraint is in the desired position.
XEnsure that the head restraint has engaged
properly.
Adjusting the luxury head restraint
mechanically
XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-hand
side bolster :into the desired position.
XTo adjust the fore-and-aft position for-
wards: pull the head restraint forwards in the
direction of arrow ;until it engages in the
desired position.
XTo adjust the fore-and-aft position back-
wards: press and hold release button =.
XFold the head restraint backwards in the
direction of arrow;.
XLet go of release button =once the head
restraint is in the desired position.
XEnsure that the head restraint has engaged
properly.
Adjusting the EASY ADJUST luxury head
restraint mechanically
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XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint:push or pull right and/or left-hand
side bolster :into the desired position.
iThe fore-and-aft position of the head
restraint is adjusted automatically when you
adjust the seat backrest angle using the seat
switch.
Adjusting the front head restraints elec-
trically
The height and fore-and-aft position of the front
head restraints can be adjusted with the seat
adjustment switch (
Ypage 106).
Adjusting the rear seat head restraints
Lowering the rear seat head restraints
electrically from the front
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 162).
XBriefly press button :.
The head restraints lower.
iIf all of the rear seat head restraints are low-
ered and button :is pressed again, the outer
rear head restraints move into the last stored
position.
Extending the outer rear seat head
restraints from the front electrically
This function is available on vehicles with elec-
trically adjustable rear seats.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 162).
XPress and hold button :until the head
restraints have extended upwards.
Extending the outer rear head restraints
into the last stored position
This function is available on vehicles with elec-
trically adjustable rear seats.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 162).
XBriefly press button :.
The head restraints lower.
XBriefly press button :again.
The head restraints move to the last stored
position.
Adjusting the luxury head restraint in the
rear compartment mechanically
XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-hand
side bolster :into the desired position.
XTo adjust the angle of the head restraint:
push or pull the head restraint in the direction
of arrow ;.
Adjusting the rear head restraints electri-
cally
The height and fore-and-aft position of the rear
head restraints can be adjusted with the seat
adjustment switch (
Ypage 107).
Supplementary cushion for luxury head
restraints
The supplementary cushion is available on vehi-
cles with electrically adjustable rear seats.
Only use the supplementary cushion when the
vehicle is stationary.
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Problems with the seat ventilation
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The seat ventilation has
switched off prematurely
or cannot be switched
on.The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation can be
switched back on.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can
still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in
the ignition lock.
Adjusting the steering wheel
:To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-
and-aft adjustment)
;To adjust the steering wheel height
iFurther related subjects:
REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Ypage 122)
RStoring settings (Ypage 126)
ROperating the on-board computer
(Ypage 257).
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

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 as well as
automatic vehicle stabilization in the event of a
crosswind.
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height
to improve driving safety and reduce fuel con-
sumption. The suspension mode is adjusted
according to your selection (sports or comfort),
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 adjusting 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
All vehicles except AMG vehicles: depending
on the vehicle level that has been set, the vehi-
cle 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 vehicle height.
AMG vehicles: depending on the vehicle level
that has been selected, the vehicle automati-
cally 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.
Select the "Normal" setting for normal road con-
ditions and "Raised" for driving with snow chains
or in particularly poor road conditions.
Setting the vehicle level
XTo raise the vehicle: press button:.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
XTo lower the vehicle: press button:again.
Indicator lamp ;goes out.
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Suspension tuning
The electronically controlled ABC suspension
system detects the vehicle level and the vehicle
load and adjusts the setting accordingly. You
can also choose between a particularly sporty or
a comfortable tuning.
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Driving and parking

RSnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
RPay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Ypage 215) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
RYou can intervene in the steering procedure
to correct it at any time. Active Parking Assist
will then be canceled.
RWhen transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you should not use Active
Parking Assist.
RNever use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are installed.
RMake sure that the tire pressures are always
correct. This has a direct influence on the
parking characteristics of the vehicle.
Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces:
Rparallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
Rthat are on straight roads, not bends
Rthat are on the same level as the road, e.g. not
on the pavement
Detecting parking spaces
Objects located above the height range of Active
Parking Assist will not be detected when the
parking space is measured. These are not taken
into account when the parking procedure is cal-
culated, e.g. overhanging loads, tail sections or
loading ramps of goods vehicles.
GWARNING
If there are objects above the detection range:
RActive Park Assist may steer too early
Rthe vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects
You may cause a collision as a result. There is
a risk of an accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and deactivate Active Parking
Assist.
For further information on the detection range
(
Ypage 214). Active Parking Assist does not assist you park-
ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of
travel if:
Rtwo parking spaces are located directly next
to one another
Rthe parking space is directly next to a low
obstacle such as a low curb
Ryou park forwards
Active Parking Assist does not assist you park-
ing in spaces that are parallel or at right angles
to the direction of travel if:
Rthe parking space is on a curb
Rthe system reads the parking space as being
blocked, for example by foliage or grass pav-
ing blocks
Rthe area is too small for the vehicle to maneu-
ver into
Rthe parking space is bordered by an obstacle,
e.g. a tree, a post or a trailer
:Detected parking space on the left
;Parking symbol
=Detected parking space on the right
Active Parking Assist is switched on automati-
cally when driving forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the sys-
tem independently locates and measures park-
ing spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
Active Parking Assist will only detect parking
spaces:
Rparallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel and
at least 59 in (1.5 m) wide
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Rif the camera lenses are dirty or covered.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Ypage 363)
Rif the vehicle components in which the cam-
eras are installed are damaged. In this event,
have the camera position and setting checked
at a qualified specialist workshop
Do not use the 360° camera in this case. You
can otherwise injure others or cause damage to
objects or the vehicle.
The guide lines on the multimedia system show
the distances to your vehicle. The distances only
apply to road level.
The cameras in the front and in the rear area are
each protected by a flap. These flaps are opened
when the 360° camera is activated. Observe the
notes on cleaning (
Ypage 363). For technical
reasons, the flaps may remain open briefly after
the 360° camera has been deactivated.
The field of vision and other functions of the
camera system may be restricted due to addi-
tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
depending on technical conditions, leaving the
standard height can result in:
Rinaccuracies in the guide lines
Rinaccuracies in the display of generated
images (top view)
Activation conditions
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
Rthe multimedia system is switched on
Rthe 360° Camerafunction is switched on
iIf the 360° camera is activated at speeds
above approximately 19 mph (30 km/h), a
warning message appears.
The warning message disappears if:
Rthe vehicle's speed falls below approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h). The 360° cam- era is then activated.
Rthe message is confirmed with the %
button.
Switching the 360° camera on and off
using the button
XTo switch on: press button:.
Depending on whether position Dor Ris
engaged, the following is shown:
Rfull screen display with the image from the
front camera
Rfull screen display with the image from the
rear view camera
XTo switch off: press button:again.
Switching on the 360° camera and mul-
timedia system
XPress the Øbutton in the center console.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select the 360° camera: turn and press the
controller.
Depending on whether position Dor Ris
engaged, the following is shown:
Ra split screen with top view and the image
from the front camera or
Ra split screen with top view and the image
from the rear view camera
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be automatically
displayed by engaging reverse gear.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 2
in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the Activation by R gearfunction is selected in the multimedia system
(see the separate operating instructions).
XTo show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The multimedia system shows the area
behind the vehicle in split-screen mode. You
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condition of charge of the high-voltage bat-
tery for the departure time set.
Further information on charging the high-volt-
age battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
(
Ypage 181).
Head-up display submenu
Selecting other displays
:Vehicle speed display
;Vehicle speed and navigation instruction
display
=Vehicle speed display and Traffic Sign Assist
Using the Display Content
function, you can
choose from up to four display options depend-
ing on the vehicle's equipment. The selected
contents appear in the head-up display.
In Mercedes-AMG vehicles, you can also choose
between two AMG displays. If you select an
AMG display, the head-up display shows AMG-
specific contents.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Head-upDisplaysubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select Display Con‐tent.
XPressato confirm.
A graphic selection list appears.
XPress :or9 to select the desired dis-
play.
XPress the abutton to confirm the selec-
tion. For further information about the traffic sign
displays, see Traffic Sign Assist (
Ypage 229).
Further information on navigation displays can
be found in the multimedia system; see the sep-
arate operating instructions.
Setting the position
You can adjust the position of the head-up dis-
play on the windshield. You can compensate for
height differences if the seat positions are
changed, for example.
XSwitch on the head-up display (Ypage 259).
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Head-upDisplaysubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the Positionfunction.
XPress theabutton to save the setting.
XPress :or9 to adjust the position to a
level from Level+5(up) toLevel-5(down).
XPress the aor% button to save the
setting.
Using the Memory function, you can save and
call up the set position of the head-up display as
a single memory preset (
Ypage 126).
Setting the brightness
The brightness of the head-up display is auto-
matically adjusted to the surrounding ambient
light. You can also individually adjust the bright-
ness of the head-up display.
XSwitch on the head-up display (Ypage 259).
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the Head-upDisplaysubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the Brightnessfunction.
XPress theabutton to save the setting.
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!Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield wip-
ers or the hood.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XPull release lever :on the hood.
The hood is released.
XReach into the gap, pull hood catch handle ;
up and lift the hood.
Once you have lifted the hood about
15 inches (40 cm), it is automatically opened
the rest of the way and held open by the gas-
filled struts.
Closing the hood
XLower the hood and let it fall from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm).
XCheck that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
with a little more force.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 l) of oil per
600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption may
be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if
you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface.
Rthe engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
Rif the engine is not at normal operating tem-
perature, e.g. if the engine was only started
briefly, wait about 30 minutes before carrying
out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick (except S 600 and Mercedes-AMG
S 65 models)
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
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