jump start MERCEDES-BENZ S-COUPE 2015 Owners Manual

Special service requirements ......... 216
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ........................................... 76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Display message ............................ 165
Function/note s............................. 148
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 165
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 216
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 119
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 119
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 103
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 121
Automatic drive program ............... 121
Changing gear ............................... 121
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 120
Display message ............................ 165
Driving tips .................................... 121
Emergency running mode .............. 121
Engaging drive position .................. 120
Engaging neutral ............................ 120
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 120
Engaging reverse gear ................... 120
Engaging the park position ............ 120
Kickdown ....................................... 121
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 121
Overview ........................................ 120
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Program selector button ................ 121
Pulling away ................................... 118
Starting the engine ........................ 118
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 121
Transmission position display ........ 121
Transmission positions .................. 121 Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode
....................................... 121
B
Back button ....................................... 193
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/note s................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 227
Important safety notes .................. 225
Jump starting ................................. 229
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 169
Notes ............................................. 278
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 165
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 278
Display message ............................ 166
EBD .................................................. 73
High-performance brake system .... 128
Hill start assis t............................... 118
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Break-in period .............................. 114
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 135
Downhill gradient ........................... 128
Drinking and driving ....................... 127
Driving abroad ............................... 102
Driving in winter ............................. 128
Driving on flooded roads ................ 128
Driving on wet roads ...................... 128
Exhaust check ............................... 127
Fuel ................................................ 127
General .......................................... 127
Hydroplaning ................................. 128
Icy road surfaces ........................... 128
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 128
Snow chains .................................. 242
Symmetrical low beam.................. 102
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 114
Wet road surface ........................... 128
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 164
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/note s................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s................................ 99
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 169
Function/note s................................ 73
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 128
ECO start/stop function
General information ....................... 119
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 83
Trunk ............................................... 89
Vehicle ............................................. 83 Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 176
Display message ............................ 174
ECO start/stop function ................ 119
Engine number ............................... 275
Irregular running ............................ 119
Jump-starting ................................. 229
Starting problems .......................... 119
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 118
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 118
Switching off .................................. 126
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 126
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 126
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 234
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Engine emergency stop .................... 237
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 213
Additives ........................................ 278
Checking the oil level ..................... 211
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 211
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 213
Display message ............................ 165
Filling capacity ............................... 278
Notes about oil grade s................... 277
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 211
Viscosity ........................................ 278
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 71
Deactivating/activating ................... 72
Display message ............................ 166
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 71
Function/note s................................ 71
General notes .................................. 71
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Head-up displayAdjusting the brightness ............... .164
Function/notes ............................ .162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Setting the position ....................... 164
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 99
Switching on or off ......................... 162
Switching the display on/off ......... 164
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 102
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 104
Display message ............................ 165
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Hill start assist .................................. 118
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 139
Deactivating ................................... 139
Function/notes ............................ .138
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .188
Hood
Closing .......................................... .211
Display message ............................ 176
Important safety notes .................. 210
Opening ......................................... 210
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 128
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 184
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33 Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 35
Intelligent Light System
Display message ............................ 165
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 105
Emergency lighting ........................ 105
Manual control ............................... 105
Overview ........................................ 105
Reading lamp ................................. 105
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .188
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 263
Jump starting (engine) ......................229
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 115
Start/Stop button .......................... 115
KEYLESS-GO
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Display message ............................ 165
Locking ............................................ 79
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .121
Manual drive program .................... 122
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 165
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 165
Light sensor (display message) ....... 165
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Useful information............................220
Where will I find...? ...........................220
Flat tire .............................................. 220
Battery (vehicle) ................................ 225
Jump-starting .................................... 229
Towing and tow-starting ..................232
Fuses .................................................. 235
219
Roadside Assistance

XWhen the tire pressure is correct, unscrew
the filler hose from the valve of the sealed tire.
X Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve of
the sealed tire.
X Pull the tire sealant bottle out of the tire
inflation compressor.
The filler hose remains attached to the tire
sealant bottle.
X Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire
inflation compressor.
X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist
workshop and have the tire changed there.
X Have the tire sealant bottle replaced as
soon as possible at a qualified specialistworkshop.
X Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every
four years at a qualified specialist work-shop.
Battery (vehicle)
Important safety notes
Special tools and expert knowledge are
required when working on the battery, e.g.
removal and installation. You should there-
fore have all work involving the battery car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can lead, for example, to a short circuit and
thus damage the vehicle electronics. This canlead to function restrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems, e.g. the lighting sys-
tem, ABS (anti-lock braking system) or ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program). The operating
safety of your vehicle may be restricted. You
could lose control of the vehicle, for example:
R braking
R in the event of abrupt steering maneuver
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a short circuit or a similar inci- dent, contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Do not drive any further. You
should have all work involving the battery car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
iFor further information about ABS and
ESP ®
, see ( Ypage 66) and ( Ypage 71).
All vehicles except AMG vehicles:
GWARNING
Electrostatic build-up can lead to the creation of sparks, which could ignite the highly explo-
sive gases of a battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle body to remove any existing electrostatic build-up.
The highly flammable gas mixture forms when
charging the battery as well as when jump-
starting.
Always make sure that neither you nor the
battery is electrostatically charged. A build-
up of electrostatic charge can be caused, for
example:
R by wearing clothing made from syntheticfibers
R due to friction between clothing and seats
R if you push or pull the battery across the
carpet or other synthetic materials
R if you wipe the battery with a cloth
GWARNING
During the charging process, a battery produ-
ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or
sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
tery.
R It is important that you observe the descri-
bed order of the battery terminals when
connecting and disconnecting a battery.
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RWhen jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running.
GWARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over
the battery. Keep children away from batter-
ies. Wash away battery acid immediately with
plenty of clean water and seek medical atten-tion.
All vehicles:
HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-teries.
!Have the battery checked regularly at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the service intervals in the Main-
tenance Booklet or contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop for more information.
!Always have work on the batteries carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Should it, in exceptional circumstances, be absolutely necessary to disconnect the 12- volt battery yourself, please observe thefollowing:
R secure the vehicle to prevent it from roll-
ing away.
R you switch off the engine and remove the
SmartKey. Make sure the ignition is
switched off. Check that all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster are off.
Otherwise, electronic components, such
as the alternator, may be damaged.
R you first remove the negative terminal
clamp and then the positive terminal
clamp. Never swap the terminal clamps.
Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic sys-
tem may be damaged.
R the transmission is locked in position P
after disconnecting the battery. The vehi-
cle is secured against rolling away. You
can then no longer move the vehicle.
The batteries and the covers of the positive
terminal clamps must always be installed
securely during operation.
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion.
Fire, open flames and smoking are
prohibited when handling the bat-
tery. Avoid creating sparks.
Electrolyte or battery acid is corro-
sive. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing.
Wear suitable protective clothing,
especially gloves, apron and face-guard.
Immediately rinse electrolyte or
acid splashes off with clean water. Contact a physician if necessary.
Wear eye protection.
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Roadside Assistance

Keep children away.
Observe this Operator's Manual.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use batteries which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide
increased impact protection to prevent vehi-
cle occupants from suffering acid burns
should the battery be damaged in the event of
an accident.
In order for the battery to achieve the maxi-
mum possible service life, it must always be
sufficiently charged.
Like other batteries, the vehicle battery may
discharge over time if you do not use the
vehicle. In this case, have the battery discon- nected at a qualified specialist workshop. You
can also charge the battery with a charger
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop for further infor- mation.
Have the battery condition of charge checked
more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly
for short trips or if you leave it standing idle
for a lengthy period. Consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop if you wish to leave your
vehicle parked for a long period of time.
iRemove the SmartKey if you park the
vehicle and do not require any electrical
consumers. The vehicle will then use very
little energy, thus conserving battery
power.
Charging the battery
AMG vehicles:
!Only use battery chargers with a maxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.4 V.
All ot her vehicles
GWARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a
risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery.
GWARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean
over the battery. Keep children away from
batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with water and seek medical attention.
GWARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start-
ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of
an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
!Only use battery chargers with a maxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
All ve hicles:
!Only charge the battery using the jump-
starting connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment ( Ypage 229).
X Open the hood.
X Connect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and ground point in the same
order as when connecting the donor bat-
tery in the jump-starting procedure( Y page 229).
Keep away from fire and open flames. Do not
lean over a battery. Never charge the battery if it is still installed in the vehicle, unless you
use a battery charger which has been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery
charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-
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Benz vehicles and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz is available as an accessory.
It permits the charging of the battery in its
installed position. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa-
tion and availability. Read the battery charg-
er's operating instructions before charging
the battery.
All vehicles except AMG vehicles:if the
indicator/warning lamps in the instrument
cluster do not light up at low temperatures, it is very likely that the discharged battery has
frozen. In this case you may neither jump-
start the vehicle nor charge the battery. The
service life of a thawed-out battery may be
shorter. The starting characteristics can be
impaired, particularly at low temperatures.
Have the thawed-out battery checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
AMG vehicles: at low temperatures, do not
charge a battery which has been removed
using a battery charger. Allow the battery to
warm up gently first, if necessary. Otherwise,
the service life can be shortened and the
starting characteristics impaired, especially
at low temperatures.
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Jump-starting
For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of apositive terminal and a ground point, in the engine compartment.
All vehicles except AMG vehicles:
GWARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the
battery. Keep children away from batteries. Wash away battery acid immediately with plenty of
clean water and seek medical attention.
GWARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient ven-
tilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery.
GWARNING
During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks
are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with
vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a battery.
R It is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting
and disconnecting a battery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting
the jumper cables.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running.
GWARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting the
vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting.
!Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converter could be
damaged by the non-combusted fuel.
If, at low temperatures, the indicator lamps/warning lamps in the instrument cluster do not
light up, it is highly likely that the discharged battery has frozen. In this case, you may neither
charge the battery nor jump-start the vehicle. The service life of a thawed-out battery may be
shorter. The starting characteristics can be impaired, particularly at low temperatures. Have
the thawed-out battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
All vehicles:
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Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged,the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper
cables. Observe the following points:
R The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible,
jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
R You may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system are cold.
R Keep away from fire and open flames.
R Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
R All vehicles except AMG vehicles: do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the
battery thaw first.
R Only jump-start from batteries with a 12 V voltage rating.
R Only use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
R Do not lean over the battery.
R If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected
for a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly.
R Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
R the jumper cables are not damaged.
R when the jumper cables are connected to the battery, uninsulated sections of the terminal
clamp do not come into contact with other metal sections.
R the jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is
running, such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
X Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Make sure that the ignition is switched off ( Ypage 115). All indicator lamps in the instrument
cluster must be off. When using the SmartKey, turn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock and remove it ( Ypage 115).
X Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window defroster, lighting, etc.
X Open the hood.
Example: ground point cover
XTurn fasteners :one Õturn and remove.
X Remove the cover whilst pressing down on cap ;of the washer fluid reservoir.
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