blind MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN 2016 W222 Owner's Guide

No lane-correcting brake application occurs if:
Ryou clearly and actively steer, brake or accel-erate.
Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend.
Ryou have switched on the turn signal.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP®,
PRE-SAFE®Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist.
Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of accel-
eration.
RESP®is switched off.
Rthe transmission is not in position D.
Ra loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has
been detected and displayed.
Ran obstacle in the lane in which you are driving
has been detected.
Active Lane Keeping Assist may not detect other
road users or traffic situations. An inappropriate
brake application may be interrupted at any time
if you:
Rsteer slightly in the opposite direction
Rswitch on the turn signal
Rclearly brake or accelerate
A lane-correcting brake application is interrup-
ted automatically if:
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP®,
PRE-SAFE®Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist.
Rlane markings can no longer be recognized.
Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist
XPress button ;.
Indicator lamp :lights up. The Lane Keep‐
ingAssistOnmessage appears in the mul-
tifunction display. If all conditions have been
satisfied, a warning or steering intervention
may be made.
If you drive at speeds above 40 mph
(60 km/h) and lane markings are detected, the lines in the assistance graphics display
(
Ypage 268) are shown in green. Active Lane
Keeping Assist is ready for use.
XTo switch off: press button;.
Indicator lamp :goes out. The Active Lane
Keeping Assist is deactivated. The Lane
Keeping Assist Offmessage appears in
the multifunction display.
Selecting Standard or Adaptive setting
XIn the DriveAssistmenu on the on-board
computer, select the Active Lane Keep‐
ing Assistfunction (Ypage 271).
XSelectStandardorAdaptive.
When Standardis selected, no warning vibra-
tion occurs if:
Ryou switch on the turn signals. In this event,
the warnings are suppressed for a certain
period of time.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, BAS or ESP®.
When Adaptive
is selected, no warning vibra-
tion occurs if:
Ryou switch on the turn signals. In this event,
the warnings are suppressed for a certain
period of time.
Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ABS, BAS or ESP®.
Ryou accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown.
Ryou brake hard.
Ryou steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an
obstacle or change lanes quickly.
Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend.
In order that you are warned only when neces-
sary and in good time if you cross the lane mark-
ing, the system recognizes certain conditions
and warns you accordingly.
The warning vibration occurs earlier if:
Ryou approach the outer lane marking on a
bend.
Rthe road has very wide lanes, e.g. a highway.
Rthe system recognizes solid lane markings.
The warning vibration occurs later if:
Rthe road has narrow lanes
Ryou cut the corner on a bend
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Driving and parking
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RDistance warning and the autonomous
braking function COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS (
Ypage 71)
RPRE-SAFE®Brake (Ypage 75)
RActive Blind Spot Assist (Ypage 234)
RATTENTION ASSIST (Ypage 228)
RActive Lane Keeping Assist (Ypage 237)
XPress:to display the ATTENTION ASSIST
assessment.
Service menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
Service
menu:
RCalling up display messages in message
memory (Ypage 277)
RRestarting the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Ypage 394)
RChecking the tire pressure electronically
(Ypage 390)
RCalling up the service due date (Ypage 358).
RDisplaying the coolant temperature (PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles) (Ypage 269)
RChecking the oil level using the on-board com-
puter (Ypage 355) (only S 600, Mercedes-
Maybach S 600 and Mercedes-AMG S 65
models)
Displaying the coolant temperature
The Coolantmenu is only available on PLUG ‑IN
HYBRID vehicles.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Servicemenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress the :or9 button to select
Coolant.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
The multifunction display shows the coolant
temperature in a bar display.
Settings menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
Settings
menu:
RChanging assistance settings (Ypage 269)
RChanging HYBRID settings (PLUG-IN HYBRID
vehicles) (Ypage 272)
RChanging head-up display settings
(Ypage 273)
RChanging the light settings (Ypage 274)
RChanging the instrument cluster settings
(Ypage 274)
RRestoring the factory settings (Ypage 275)
Assistance submenu
Deactivating/activating ESP®
Observe the "Important safety notes" section in
the description of ESP®(Ypage 73).
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On-board computer and displays
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XConfirmbypressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress the 9or: button to select Col‐lision Prevention.
XPressato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: pressaagain.
When COLL ISION PREVENTION AS SISTPLUS is
deactivate d,the æ symbol appears inthe
multifunction displayinthe Assistance
Graphicmenu.
For further information about COLL ISION PRE-
VENTION AS SISTPLUS,see (
Ypage 71).
Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE®
Brake
PRE‑ SAFE®Brake isonly availab lefor veh icles
wit h the Dr iving Assistance Plus package.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirmbypressing aon the steering
wheel.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress the :or9 button to select PRE-SAFE Brake.
XPressato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
When PRE-SAFE
®Brake isdeactivate d,the
æ symbol appears inthe multifunction dis-
play in theAssistance Graphic
menu.
For more information on PRE ‑SA FE®Brake, see
(Ypage 75).
Activating/deactivating Active Blind Spot
Assist
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.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress the :or9 button to select
Blind Spot Assist.
XPress ato confirm.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
When Active Blind Spot Assist is activated,
whit e radar waves propagating backwards
appear next to the vehicle in the Assistance
Graphic.
For further information about Active Blind Spot
Assist, see (
Ypage 234).
Setting ATTENTION ASSIST
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.
XUse : or9 to select the DriveAssistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress :or9 to select ATTENTIONASSIST.
XPressato confirm your selection.
XPress :or9 to select Off,Standardor Sensitive.
XPress the abutton to confirm the selec-
tion.
When ATTENTION ASSI STis deactivate d,the
é symbol appears in the Assistance
Graphicmenu in the multifunction display.
For further information about ATTENTION
AS SIST, see (
Ypage 228).
Activating/deactivating Active Lane
Keeping Assist
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.
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On-board computer and displays
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Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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Currently Unavaila‐ble See Operator'sManual
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), ESP®(Electronic Stability Program),
BAS (Brake Assist), PRE ‑SAFE®, the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist,
Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and
Active Blind Spot Assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE ‑SAFE
®Brake, PRE‑SAFE®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
In addition, the÷and! warning lamps light up in the instru-
ment cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
!÷
Inoperative SeeOperator's Manual
ABS, ESP®, BAS, PRE‑SAFE®, the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist,
Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and
Active Blind Spot are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE ‑SAFE
®Brake, PRE‑SAFE®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
The$ (USA only) or J(Canada only), ÷and! warning
lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
There is an increased riskof skiddin gand an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
÷
Inoperative SeeOperator' sManual
ES P®,BAS, PRE ‑SAFE®, th eHOLD function ,Hil lStart Assist, Cross-
win dAssist, STEE RCONTROL, Active Lan eKeepin gAssis tand Active
Blind Spot are unavailable due to amalfunction .
BA SPLU Swit hCross-Traffic Assist, PRE‑ SAFE
®Brake,PRE ‑SAFE®
PLU Sand COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLU Smay also hav e
failed.
The ÷ warning lamp also lights up in th einstrumen tcluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNIN G
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above.
The braking distanc ein an emergenc ybraking situation can thus
increase.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®is unable to stabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
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On-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
÷
Currently Unavaila‐ble See Operator'sManual
ESP®,BAS, PRE ‑SAFE®, th eHOLD function ,Hil lStart Assist, Cross-
win dAssist, STEE RCONTROL, Active Lan eKeepin gAssis tand Active
Blind Spot are unavailable due to amalfunction .
BA SPLU Swit hCross-Traffic Assist, PRE‑ SAFE
®Brake,PRE ‑SAFE®
PLU Sand COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLU Smay also hav e
failed.
The ÷ warning lamp also lights up in th einstrumen tcluster.
The self-diagnosis function might no tbe complete, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNIN G
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above. The wheels could therefor eloc kif you brak e
hard, for example.
The braking distanc ein an emergenc ybraking situation can thus
increase.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®is unable to stabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand an accident.
XCarefully drive asuitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at aspeed abov e12 mph (20 km/ h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Inoperative SeeOperator's Manual
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP®, BAS,
PRE‑SAFE®, the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist, Crosswind Assist,
STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot
Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE ‑SAFE
®Brake, PRE‑SAFE®
PLUS and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have
failed.
In addition, the÷and! warning lamps light up in the instru-
ment cluster and a warning tone sounds.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock
if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
RadarSensorsDirtySee Operator' sMan ‐ual
At least on eof th efollowin gdrivin gsystems or drivin gsafet ysystems
is temporarily restricted or inoperative:
RPRE-SAF E®PLUS
RPRE-SAF E®Brake
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLU S
RActive LaneKeepin gAssis t
RActive Blind Spot Assis t
RDISTRONICPLU Swit hSteering Assis tand Stop&Go Pilo t
If th eradar sensor system in fron tis dirty, Active Blind Spot Assis twill
no tperfor m acourse-correcting brak eapplication .
Possibl ecauses are:
Rth esensor sin th eradiato rtrim and/o rin th ebumpers are dirty
Rth efunction of th edrivin gsystem and/o rdrivin gsafet ysystem is
impaire ddue to heav yrain or snow.
A warning tone also sounds.
Whe nth ecauses state dabov eno longer apply, th edisplay message
disappears. Al ldrivin gsystems and drivin gsafet ysystems are oper -
ative again .
If th edisplay message does no tdisappear :
XPull overand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 189).
XSwitchoff th eengine.
XClean th esensor sin th efollowin glocation s (Ypage 362):
Rin theradiato rtrim
Rin th efron tbumper
Rin th erear bumper, particularly in th emiddle of th erear bumper
XRestart th eengine.
The display message disappears.
Check Lef tRea rBeltSeeOperator' sManualorCheckRightRea rBeltSeeOperator' sManual
The seat belt buckl eextender on th eright or lef tof th erear compart-
men tis no tin th epredefine dposition .The belt strap may be jammed
in th ebelt tongue.
GWARNIN G
If th eseat belt buckl eextender is no tin th epredefine dposition ,th e
seat belt canno tprovid eth eintended level of protection .
There is an increased ris kof injury.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XReleas eth ejamming.
XRepeat th eseat belt fastenin gprocedure .
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
ABC VehicleRisingPlease Wai tBriefl yThe vehicl elevel is to olow when th evehicl eis stationary. Awarning
tone also sounds.
XDo no tpull away.
The vehicl elevel is set when th edisplay message disappears.
ABC MalfunctionThe Active Body Control (ABC) function is restricted. The vehicle's
handlin gcharacteristics may be affected.
XDo no tdrive at speeds abov e50 mph (80 km/h).
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
ActiveLaneKeepin gAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeOperator' sManual
Active Lan eKeepin gAssis tis deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possibl ecauses are:
Rth ewindshield in th ecamera' sfield of vision is dirty.
Rvisibilit yis impaire ddue to heav yrain ,snow or fog .
Rthere havebeen no lan emarking sfor an extended period.
Rth elan emarking sare worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dir tor snow.
Whe nth ecauses state dabov eno longer apply, th edisplay message
disappears.
Active Lan eKeepin gAssis tis operational again .
If th edisplay message does no tdisappear :
XPull overand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 189).
XClean th ewindshield.
ActiveLan eKeepin gAssist InoperativeActive Lan eKeepin gAssis tis defective.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
Active Blind SpotAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeOperator'sManual
Active Blind Spot Assis tis temporarily inoperative.
Possibl ecauses are:
Rth eradar sensor system is outside th eoperating temperature
range.
Rth eradar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec -
tromagneti cradiation emitted by nearby TV or radi ostation sor
other source sof electromagneti cradiation .
Whe nth ecauses state dabov eno longer apply, th edisplay message
disappears.
Active Blind Spot Assis tis operational again .
If th edisplay message does no tdisappear :
XPull overand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 189).
XRestart th eengine.
Active Blind Spo tAssist InoperativeActive Blind Spot Assis tis defective.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
$JN$ (USA only) or J(Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is
lit while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 189).
XDo not add brake fluid. Adding more will not correct the malfunction.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
$N USA only: the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The multifunction display also shows a display message with the #symbol.
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
!N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Therefore BAS
(Brake Assist), BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS, ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program), PRE ‑SAFE®, PRE‑SAFE®PLUS,
PRE‑SAFE®Brake, the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist, Crosswind Assist, STEER
CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are also deac-
tivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems, such
as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will not be available.
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
!NThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
EBD is not available due to a malfunction. Therefore ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS with
Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP
®, PRE‑SAFE®,
PRE‑SAFE®PLUS, PRE‑SAFE®Brake, the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist, Cross-
wind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot
Assist are also unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
$J
÷!N $ (USA only), J(Canada only): the red brake warning lamp, the yellow
ESP®warning lamp and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is
running.
ABS and ESP
®are not available due to a malfunction. Therefore BAS, BAS PLUS
with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EBD,
PRE‑SAFE
®, PRE‑SAFE®PLUS, PRE‑SAFE®Brake, the HOLD function, Hill Start
Assist, Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are also unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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