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

F
Features............................................ .330
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 427
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 405
MOExtended tires .......................... 368
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 367
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 369
Floormats ...........................................3 50
Folding table ...................................... 328
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 425
Two-way radio ................................ 425
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 108
Adjusting from the rear compart-
ment .............................................. 108
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 429
Consumption statistics .................. 262
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 261
Displaying the range ......................2 61
Driving tips ....................................1 92
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 428
Important safety notes .................. 428
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Refueling ........................................ 177
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 428
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 261
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 428
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Fuses
Allocation chart ..................... 381, 383
Before changing .............................3 82
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 382
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 383
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 382
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 383
Important safety notes .................. 381
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 350
General notes ................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 348
Opening/closing the garage door .. 350
Problems when programming ........3 49
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 348
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 349
Gasoline ............................................. 428
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 275
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................3 26
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 91
Hazard warning lamps ......................132
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 114
Adjusting (manually) ......................1 15
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 116
EASY ADJUST luxury head
restraint ......................................... 115
Luxury ............................................ 115
Supplementary cushion ................. 116
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 273
Displays and operating .................. 259
Function/notes .............................2 59
Important safety notes .................. 259
Selecting displays .......................... 273
Setting the position ....................... 273
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 134
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 32
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 133
Display message ............................ 292
Switching on/off ........................... 132
10Index

Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................125
Rear view camera .......................... 220
Switching off the engine ................ 190
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 191
Applying or releasing manually ...... 191
Display message ............................ 281
Electric parking brake .................... 190
Emergency braking ........................ 192
General notes ................................ 190
Releasing automatically ................. 191
Warning lamp ................................. 319
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 131
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 215
Driving system ............................... 214
Function/notes .............................2 14
Important safety notes .................. 214
Problem (malfunction) ................... 216
Range of the sensors ..................... 214
Warning display ............................. 215
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 289
Indicator lamps ................................ 46
Problem (malfunction) ................... 289
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 153
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Vial ................................................ 153
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 67
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 364
PLUG-IN HYBRID operating
Electrical energy generated ........... 249
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 253 Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 252
Charge level of the high-voltage
battery ........................................... 245
Charging the high-voltage battery .. 246
Displaying the total range and
electric range ................................. 248
Driving tip
s .................................... 251
EC

O start/stop function ................ 252
Electric motor (power display) ....... 242
Electrical energy generated
(COMAND) ..................................... 249
Energy flow display ........................ 245
Fuel consumption .......................... 249
Fuel consumption (COMAND) ........ 249
General notes ................................ 240
Haptic accelerator pedal ................ 251
High-voltage battery (condition of
charge) .......................................... 245
Hybrid drive system overview ........ 241
HYBRID menu ................................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 240
Instrument cluster (power dis-
play) ............................................... 242
Instrument cluster overview .......... 242
Manual drive program .................... 250
Noiseless start ............................... 249
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 245
Operating mode ............................. 243
Overrun mode ................................ 253
Parking .......................................... 253
Power display ................................ 244
Power display (electric motor) ....... 242
Problems ....................................... 254
Problems with SRS (supplemental
restraint system) ............................ 255
Problems with the combustion
engine ............................................ 254
Problems with the hybrid drive
system ........................................... 255
Problems with the Recuperative
Brake System ................................ 254
Program selector button ................ 250
Pulling away ................................... 250
READY display ............................... 249
Recuperative Brake System ........... 240
Resetting the values (COMAND) .... 249
Route-based operating strategy ..... 253
Index15

Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
HEnvironmental note
Have a defective high-voltage battery dis-
posed of in an environmentally-responsible
manner. Contact a qualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for this purpose.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
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Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
Hill start assist is not active if:
Ryou are pulling away on a level road or on a
downhill gradient.
Rthe transmission is in position N.
Rthe electric parking brake is applied.
RESP®is malfunctioning.
ECO start/stop function (all vehicles
except PLUG‑IN HYBRID)
Introduction
This section describes the ECO start/stop func- tion for all vehicles except PLUG-IN HYBRID
vehicles. Information on the ECO start/stop
function on PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles
(
Ypage 252).
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is stopped
under certain conditions.
The engine starts automatically when the driver
wants to pull away again. The ECO start/stop
function thereby helps you to reduce the fuel
consumption and emissions of your vehicle.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and
you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes
:ECO start/stop display
The ECO start/stop function is activated when-
ever you switch on the engine using the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button.
If the engine has been switched off automati-
cally by the ECO start/stop function, the è
ECO symbol is shown in the multifunction dis-
play.
The ECO start/stop function is only available in drive program E(drive program Con Mercedes-
AMG vehicles).
Automatic engine switch-off
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in Dor N,
the ECO start/stop function switches off the
engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
when:
Rthe indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
Rthe outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
Rthe engine is at normal operating tempera-
ture.
Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
Rthe battery is sufficiently charged.
Rthe system detects that the windshield is not
fogged up when the air-conditioning system is
switched on.
Rthe hood is closed.
Rthe driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
All of the vehicle's systems remain active when
the engine is stopped automatically.
The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is
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You can also activate manual drive programM
using the steering wheel paddle shifters
(
Ypage 174). In manual drive program M, you
can briefly change gear yourself by using the
steering wheel paddle shifters.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
C Controlled
EfficiencyComfortable, economical
driving
S SportSporty driving style
M ManualManual gear shifting
Permanent drive program Mis only available for
Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
Further information about permanent drive pro-
gram M(
Ypage 175).
You can also activate manual drive program M
using the steering wheel paddle shifters
(
Ypage 174). In manual drive program M, you
can briefly change gear yourself by using the
steering wheel paddle shifters.
For further information on the automatic drive
program, see (
Ypage 174).
Steering wheel paddle shifters
You can activate manual drive program Min the
E (C in AMG vehicles) and Sautomatic drive
programs using steering wheel paddle shift-
ers :and ;(
Ypage 174). In manual drive
program M, you can briefly change gear yourself
by using the steering wheel paddle shifters.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: you can also activate
manual drive program Mwith the program
selector button (
Ypage 175). In manual drive
program M, you can permanently change gear
yourself by using the steering wheel paddle
shifters.
Automatic drive program
Automatic drive program E
Drive program E(drive program Con Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) is characterized by the following:
Rcomfort-oriented engine settings.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
Rthe vehicle having improved driving stability,
for example on slippery road surfaces.
Rthe automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being driven
at lower engine speeds and the wheels being
less likely to spin.
Automatic drive program S
Drive program Sis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rsporty engine settings.
Rthe vehicle pulling away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifting up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
Manual drive program M
General notes
In this drive program, you can briefly change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel paddle
shifters. The transmission must be in position D.
You can activate manual drive program Min the
E (C in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) and Sauto-
matic drive programs.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: as well as temporary
drive program M, you can also activate perma-
nent drive program M. Further information
about permanent drive program M
(
Ypage 175).
Activating
XShift the transmission to position D.
XPull the left or right steering wheel paddle
shifter (Ypage 174).
Manual drive program Mis temporarily acti-
vated.
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tenance Booklet or by the service interval dis-
play.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hilly ter-
rain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. Always have
work on the engine carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop . Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related systems
must be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The engine settings must not be changed under any circumstances. Furthermore, all specific
service work must be carried out at regular
intervals and in accordance with the Mercedes-
Benz service requirements. Details can be found in the Maintenance Booklet.
ECO display
The ECO display provides feedback on how eco-
nomical your driving characteristics are. The
ECO display assists you in achieving the most
economical driving style for the selected set-
tings and prevailing conditions. Your driving
style can significantly influence the vehicle's
consumption.
The ECO display consists of three bars:
RAccel.
RConstant
RCoasting
The percent value is the average value of the
three bars. The three bars and the mean value
begin at the value of 50%. A higher percentage
indicates a more economical driving style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual fuelconsumption. A fixed percentage count in the
ECO display does not indicate a fixed consump-
tion.
Apart from driving style, consumption is
dependent on many factors such as, e.g.:
Rload
Rtire pressure
Rcold start
Rchoice of route
Relectrical consumers switched on
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
The evaluation of your driving style is carried out
using the following three categories:
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Rsections of the route have a very small radius
of curvature
Ryou accelerate hard or brake sharply
AIRMATIC
General notes
AIRMATIC is an air suspension with variable
damping for improved driving comfort. All-round
level control ensures the best possible suspen-
sion and constant ground clearance, even with a
laden vehicle. When you drive fast, the vehicle is
lowered automatically to improve driving safety
and to reduce fuel consumption. There is also
the option to manually adjust the vehicle level.
AIRMATIC consists of level setting, level control and the Adaptive Damping System ADS PLUS.
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.
Vehicle level
Setting the raised vehicle level
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels. Select the "Normal"
setting for normal road surfaces and "Raised"
for driving with snow chains or on particularly poor road surfaces. Your selection remains
stored even if you remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is not lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. The vehicle is
raised by 1.0 in (25 mm) compared to the
normal level.
The Vehicle
Risingmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
iThe message disappears after ten seconds,
irrespective of the level reached. If necessary,
the vehicle is raised further.
The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you:
Rdrive at a speed above approximately 75 mph
(120 km/h)
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at a
speed above 50 mph (80 km/h)
Setting the normal vehicle level
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ;goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to normal level.
Suspension tuning
General notes
The Adaptive Damping System ADS PLUS auto-
matically controls the calibration of the damp-
ers.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection, i.e. sports or com-
fort
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
iYou can choose between the sporty and
comfortable mode. One of the two modes is
always active.
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The electric motor supports the combustion
engine by providing additional torque when:
Rthe needle has exceeded areaA
Ryou press the haptic accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point and want to obtain
more power
Operating the on-board computer
You can display the current operating condition
of the hybrid drive system in the multifunction
display and the multimedia system display
(
Ypage 245).
In the multimedia system display, you can also
call up a graphic display of the fuel consumption
and generated electricity (
Ypage 249).
Menus and submenus
Selecting displays in the display of the
multimedia system
XPress button Øon the controller.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select Energy Flow: turn and press the
controller.
The energy flow is displayed.
or
XTo select Consumption: turn and press the
controller.
Fuel consumption and the generated electric
energy are displayed.
XTo exit the display: press the %button on
the controller.
Selecting the energy flow display in the
multifunction display
XUse Ñ on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Tripmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XSelect Energy Flowwith: or9 .
The active hybrid components are highlighted
in the energy flow display.
Energy flow display
Overview
:Internal combustion engine
;Electric motor
=High-voltage battery condition of charge
?High-voltage battery
AEnergy flow
The active hybrid components are highlighted.
The energy flow is indicated by arrows. The
arrows have a different color depending on the
operating state.
Automatic engine switch-off
The engine and electric motor are switched off.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
The condition of charge of the high-voltage bat-
tery is shown when the SmartKey is in position 2
in the ignition lock.
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Displaying fuel consumption andgenerated electricit y
:Fuelconsumption
;Electrical energ ygenerate d
Every bar of th egraph displays th eaverag evalu efo ron eminute.
Fue lconsumption indicator :may diffe rfrom th eindicator in th eFro m
Starttrip compute rin th e
Tri pmenu.
To reset th evalues: thevalues are reset alon gwit hth eFro mStart
trip compute r (Ypage 262).
XTo selectConsumption:turn and press th econtroller .
Fue lconsumption :and electrical energ y; generate dfo rth elast 15 minutes are shown in th e
COMAN Ddisplay.
Starting th eengin e
The vehicle start sin electric mode without th e
internal combustion engin e(noiseles sstart).
The internal combustion engin estart sonly after
th epowe rdemanded by th edriver exceeds th e
available powe rthat th eelectric moto rcan cur -
rentl yprovide.
Noiseless start operation is dependen ton th e
outsid etemperature and th eoperatin gtemper-
ature of th einternal combustion engine. If no tall
condition sfo rnoiseles sstart operation are ful-
filled, th evehicle start swit hth einternal com-
bustion engine.
XSwitc hon th eignition .
XDepress th ebrake pedal.
XObserv eth enote son startin gth eengin e
(Ypage 164).
XStart th evehicle (Ypage 164).
The vehicle is operational when READY indi-
cator :lights up.
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Activating when driving with the electric motor:
XPull the left or right steering wheel paddle
shifter (Ypage 174).
The combustion engine is switched on. Man-
ual drive program Mis temporarily activated.
The selected gear and Mappear in the multi-
function display.
Activating when driving with the combustion
engine:
XPull the left or right steering wheel paddle
shifter (Ypage 174).
Manual drive program Mis temporarily acti-
vated. The selected gear and Mappear in the
multifunction display.
The ECO start/stop function is not available in
manual drive program M.
Haptic accelerator pedal
General notes
The haptic accelerator pedal helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of
your vehicle.
There are two different functions available for
this purpose:
Ran additional point of resistance in E-MODE
operating mode (Ypage 243)
Ra double impulse in E+operating mode
(Ypage 250)
Additional point of resistance in the hap-
tic accelerator pedal
The maximum available electric performance is
indicated by a tangible point of resistance in the
haptic accelerator pedal.
The additional point of resistance is available in
E-MODE operating mode (
Ypage 243).
If you depress the haptic accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point, the combustion
engine is switched on.
Double pulses in the haptic accelerator
pedal
A tangible double pulse in the haptic accelerator
pedal gives you a recommendation to release
the accelerator pedal. The combustion engine
can switch off and be disconnected from the
drive train (overrun mode).
The double pulse is available in drive program E+
(
Ypage 250). After the accelerator pedal has been released,
the coasting characteristics of the vehicle are
adapted to the traffic conditions.
To
avo
id getting too close to the vehicle in front,
you must apply the brakes manually when nec-
essary.
Driving tips
General driving tips
Drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. Avoid frequent and
sudden acceleration as well as abrupt braking.
During partial electric driving, pulling away and
acceleration, the electric motor supports the
internal combustion engine.
During overrun in transmission position Dand
braking, the electric motor will operate as a gen-
erator.
Further information on the ECO start/stop func-
tion (
Ypage 252).
Additional driving tips (
Ypage 192).
Stationary vehicle
If the vehicle is stopped, the combustion engine
is, for the most part, switched off. Automatic
climate control continues to function. The elec-
tromechanically assisted steering gear allows
you to use the power steering without reduced
comfort.
Acceleration
Depending on the operating mode, pulling away
and driving under low load conditions are per-
formed:
Rentirely by electric propulsion
Rin combination with the internal combustion
engine
When accelerating at an increased or full load,
boost mode is utilized. The electric motor sup-
ports the internal combustion engine by provid-
ing additional torque when the accelerator is
depressed rapidly.
Overrun mode or braking
There are three possible operating modes when
the hybrid vehicle is decelerating:
Renergy recovery takes place even when the
vehicle is decelerating purely in overrun mode
(
Ypage 240). The electric motor operates as
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