Magic MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN 2016 W222 Owner's Manual

Coolbox.............................................. 339
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................ .31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ............................ .132
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 135
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 210
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............75
Cruise control
Calling up the speed last stored .... 198
Cruise control lever ....................... 197
Deactivating ................................... 199
Display message ............................ 305
Driving system ............................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 197
General notes ................................ 197
Important safety notes .................. 197
Setting a speed .............................. 198
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 198
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 331
Important safety notes .................. 330
Rear compartment ......................... 331
Temperature controlled ................. 332
Cushion air bags .................................. 53
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 266
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 293
Function/notes ............................. 130
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 274
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Diagnostics connection ...................... 28Digital speedometer
......................... 263
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Hybrid drive system ....................... 297
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 357
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 277
Driving systems ............................. 299
Engine ............................................ 294
General notes ................................ 277
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 277
Introduction ................................... 277
Lights ............................................. 291
Safety systems .............................. 278
SmartKey ....................................... 312
Tires ............................................... 306
Vehicle ........................................... 308
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 322
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 71
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 201
Activation conditions ..................... 201
Cruise control lever ....................... 201
Deactivating ................................... 205
Display message ............................ 303
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 204
Driving tips .................................... 205
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 202
Function/notes ............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 200
Setting a speed .............................. 203
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 204
Stopping ........................................ 203
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 207
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 87
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 79
Index7

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .292
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 293
Light sensor (display message) ....... 293
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 133
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 130
Cornering light function ................. 132
Fogged up headlamps .................... 134
General notes ................................ 130
Hazard warning lamps ................... 132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps ................... 132
Light switch ................................... 130
Low-beam headlamps .................... 131
Parking lamps ................................ 131
Setting exterior lighting ................. 130
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 274
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 274
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 325
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 87
Emergency locking ........................... 88
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 6
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 291
Switching on/off .......................... .131
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 118
Luxury head restraints .....................115M
M+S tires
............................................ 386
Magic Body Control ........................... 210
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 100
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 61
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 184
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 272
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ....................................3 44
Display message ............................ 283
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 344
Downloading routes ....................... 347
Emergency call .............................. 341
General notes ................................ 340
Geo fencing ................................... 347
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............3 46
MB info call button ........................ 343
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 346
Remote vehicle locking .................. 345
Roadside Assistance button .......... 342
Search & Send ............................... 344
Self-test ......................................... 341
Speed alert ....................................3 47
System .......................................... 341
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 347
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 345
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 81
General notes .................................. 81
Inserting .......................................... 82
Locking vehicle ................................ 88
Removing ......................................... 81
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 87
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 327
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 266
Memory function
In the rear compartment ................ 127
12Index

Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 126
Storing settings (rear compart-
ment) ............................................. 127
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 224
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 68
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 234
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 237
Active Parking Assist ..................... 216
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 228
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 69
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 69
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ............... 210
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 75
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 199
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 207
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
General notes ................................ 197
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 210
Night View Assist Plus ................... 230
PARKTRONIC ................................. 214
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 75
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 60
Rear view camera .......................... 220
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 211
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 229
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 277
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 362
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 425
Installation ..................................... 425
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 267
Transmission output (maximum) .... 425
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 81
MOExtended tires .............................. 368
Moun
ting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 409
Mounting a new wheel ................... 409
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 406
Raising the vehicle ......................... 406
Removing a wheel .......................... 408
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 406
MP3
Operation ....................................... 266
Multicontour seat .............................. 117
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 258
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 57
Overview .......................................... 35
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 263
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 232
Cleaning ......................................... 364
Display message ............................ 302
Function/notes .............................2 30
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 231
Problem (malfunction) ................... 234
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 270
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 161
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 53
Faults ............................................... 57
Index13

Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:pSwitches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off134
;| Switches the automatic
interior lighting control
on/off
135
=G SOS button (mbrace
system)341
?c Switches the front inte-
rior lighting on/off135
Au Switches the rear inte-
rior lighting on/off135
Bp Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off134
Cï MB Info call button
(mbrace system)343
DEyeglasses compartment326
E3 Opens/closes the pan-
orama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
98
Opens/closes the front roller
sunblinds100
FunctionPage
Fµ Operates MAGIC SKY
CONTROL100
Opens/closes the rear roller
sunblind100
GButtons for the garage door
opener348
HMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System; see the sep-
arate operating instructions
IF Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace system)342
Overhead control panel39
At a glance

Important safety notes
GWARNING
If road and weather conditions are poor,
trailer stabiliz ationwillnotbe able to prevent
the veh icle/trailer co mbination from swerv-
ing. Trailers with a high center of gravity can
tip over before ESP
®can detect this. There is
a risk of an acc ident.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
If your veh icle with trailer (veh icle/trailer com-
bin ation) begins to lurch, you can only stabilize
the veh icle/trailer co mbination by depr essing
the brake firmly.
ESP
®trailer stabiliz ationisactive above speeds
of about 65 km/h.
ESP
®trailer stabiliz ation does not work ifESP®
is deactivated or disabled because of a malfunc-
tion.
Crosswind Assist (vehicles without
MAGIC BODY CONTROL)
General information
Vehicle swit h MAGIC BODY CONTROL: informa-
tion on stabiliz ing the vehicle inthe event of
crosswin d (
Ypage 210).
St rong crosswinds can cause your veh icleto
deviate from a straight course. The crosswin d
driv ing assistance function integrated inESP
®
noticeably reduces these impairments.
ESP®intervenes automatical lyaccording to the
dire ction and intensity of the crosswinds affect-
ing your veh icle.
ESP intervenes with stabiliz ing braking to assist
you inkeepin g the veh icle inthe lane.
Cros swind Assist isactive at veh iclespeeds
above 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving straight
ahead or cornering gently.
Important safety notes
Cros swind Assist does not work ifESP®is
swit ched off or deactivated because of a mal-
function.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
on the rear wheels to improve driving stability
while braking.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 68).
GWARNING
If EBD ismalfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handlin g characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Ypage 316) as wellas display
messages (Ypage 280).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and
offers increased braking comfort. In addition to
the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has
the HOLD function (
Ypage 208) and hillstart
assist (Ypage 165).
PRE-SAFE®Brake
General information
PRE-SAFE®Brake can help you to minimize the
risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead or a
pedestrian, and reduce the effects of such a
collision. If PRE-SAFE
®Brake has detected a risk
of collision, you willbe warned visually and
acoustically as wellas by automatic braking.
iPay attention to the important safety notes
in the "Driving safety systems" section
(
Ypage 68).
PRE‑ SAFE
®Brake isonly availab le invehicles
wit h the Driving Assistance Plus package.
Driving safety systems75
Safety
Z

Opening and closing the front roller sun-
blind
The front roller sunblind can only be closed
when the sliding sunroof is closed.
XTurn the SmartKey to position1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XPress the 3switch in direction :.
The front roller sunblind opens, then the slid-
ing roof is raised.
XPull the 3switch in direction ;.
The front roller sunblind opens.
XPull the 3switch in direction =.
The front roller sunblind closes if the sliding
sunroof is closed.
If you press or pull the 3switch beyond the
point of resistance, automatic operation is star-
ted in the corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by pressing or pulling
again.
Opening and closing the rear roller sun-
blind
Operating from the front
Vehicles without MAGIC SKY CONTROL: you
can operate the rear roller sunblind from the
front.
XTo open or close: press button:.
The rear roller sunblind opens or closes fully.
XTo stop: press button :again.
You must first open or close the rear roller sun-
blind fully before you can move it in the other
direction.
Operating from the rear compartment
XTo open/close manually: press or pull
switch :to the point of resistance and hold
it until the rear roller sunblind has reached the
desired position.
XTo open/close fully: press or pull switch:
beyond the point of resistance and release it.
If you press switch :again when the rear roller
sunblind is fully opened, the degree of transpar-
ency of the rear MAGIC SKY CONTROL element
changes. If you pull switch :again when the
rear roller sunblind is fully closed, the degree of transparency changes only when the roller sun-
blind is opened (
Ypage 100).
If the rear roller sunblind closes when the rear
MAGIC SKY CONTROL element is not tinted, this
tints automatically.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL
General notes
MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a panorama roof, the
transparency of which can be changed by apply- ing electrical voltage.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL can be switched between
darkened and transparent states.
100Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
Opening and closing

MAGIC SKY CONTROL darkens automatically
after a short period when you turn the SmartKey
to position0or remove the SmartKey.
Risk of electric shock
GDANGER
MAGIC SKY CONTROL operates using high
voltage. If the headliner is damaged or
removed, electrical components will be
exposed. If you touch these components, you
could get an electric shock. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
RNever remove the headliner.
RIf the headliner is damaged, never touch the
electrical components behind it.
RAlways have work on the MAGIC SKY CON-
TROL carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The high-voltage components of MAGIC SKY
CONTROL are protected behind the headliner.
These are in the hidden portion of the movable
roof element of the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel and above the left rear door.
The MAGIC SKY CONTROL voltage transformer
is stamped with a high-voltage symbol, warning
you about the high voltage. The electric cables
of the high-voltage section are color orange.
Operating MAGIC SKY CONTROL from
the front
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the status
it was set to before the engine was switched
off.
XTo change the degree of transparency:
press button :.
If the rear MAGIC SKY CONTROL element is in a
different state than the front element, the
degree of transparency will change only in the
front element. Both elements will then be in the
same state and any further changes will again
occur synchronously.
At sub-zero temperatures, the change is slower
and uneven. The entire process may take some time.
Operating the rear MAGIC SKY CON-
TROL element from the rear
XTo change the degree of transparency
when the roller sunblind is fully opened:
press switch :.
XTo change the degree of transparency
when the roller sunblind is fully closed:
pull switch:.
The degree of transparency will change only
after the roller sunblind is opened.
If the rear roller sunblind closes when the rear
MAGIC SKY CONTROL element is not tinted, this
tints automatically.
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel101
Opening and closing
Z

For this reason, you should always switch off
the windshield wipers in dry weather.
1$Windshield wiper off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set
to low sensitivity)
3Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe/î to wipe the wind-
shield using washer fluid
XSwitch on the power supply with the Start/
Stop button or the SmartKey (Ypage 162).
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically according
to the intensity of the rain. In the Åposition,
the rain sensor is more sensitive than in
the Ä position, causing the windshield wip-
ers to wipe more frequently.
Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: the
washer fluid is fed through the wiper blades and
when wiping with washer fluid îthe washer
fluid is emitted directly from the blades.
Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: if you
push and hold the combination switch beyond
the point of resistance in the direction of arrow
B, the manual wash program is activated. If you briefly push and hold the combination switch
beyond the point of resistance in the direction of
arrow B, the automatic wash program is acti-
vated.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade
and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield
may be damaged by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
!Always position the windshield wiper arms
vertically before folding them away from the
windshield. By doing so, you will avoid dam-
age to the hood.
Replacing the wiper blades (standard
windshield wipers)
Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XSet the windshield wiper to the °position.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XAs soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the
hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 162).
XRemove the SmartKey.
XFold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place.
136Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers

On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove your foot from the brake pedal.
XSet the windshield wipers to position°.
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper starts.
XWhen the wiper arms have reached the verti-
cal position, press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until the windshield wipers stop.
XFold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place.
Removing the wiper blades
XPress both release clips ;.
XFold wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow =away from wiper arm ?.
XRemove wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow A.
Installing the wiper blades
XPosition the new wiper blade :with
recess Bon lug A.
XFold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ;engage in bracket ?.
XMake sure that wiper blade :is seated cor-
rectly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
Replacing the wiper blades (MAGIC
VISION CONTROL)
Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XSet the windshield wiper to position °on
the combination switch.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XAs soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the
hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 162).
XRemove the SmartKey.
XFold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove your foot from the brake pedal.
XSet the windshield wiper to the °position.
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper starts.
XWhen the wiper arms have reached the verti-
cal position, press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until the windshield wiper stops.
XFold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place.
Removing a wiper blade
XTo bring the wiper blade into position to
be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly with
Windshield wipers137
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

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.
210Driving systems
Driving and parking