parking brake MERCEDES-BENZ S-COUPE 2015 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETSsee ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 141
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .217
Function/notes ............................ .146
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 166
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 179
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 111
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 152
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 164
Display message ............................ 165
Function/informatio n.................... 153
Active Body Control (ABC)
Function/note s............................. 140
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 164
Display message ............................ 165
Function/information .................... 155
Active multicontour seat .................... 98
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 165
Function/note s............................. 143
Important safety notes .................. 143
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/note s................................ 70 Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 165
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS
Function/note s............................. 104
Switching on/of f........................... 105
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 278
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 57
Display message ............................ 172
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Side impact air ba g.......................... 50
Window curtain air ba g.................... 51
Air vents
Setting ........................................... 111
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Function/note s............................. 140
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 76
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 198
Assistance display (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 164
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 216
Hiding a service message .............. 216
Notes ............................................. 216
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 216
Service message ............................ 216
4Index

HOLD function............................... 138
Important safety notes .................. 128
Maintenance .................................. 128
Parking brake ................................ 126
Riding tips ...................................... 128
Warning lamp ................................. 178
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Buttons and controller ...................... 192
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 161
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Care
360° camera ................................. 217
Car wash ........................................ 216
Carpets .......................................... 218
Display ........................................... 218
Exhaust pipe .................................. 217
Exterior lights ................................ 217
Gear or selector lever .................... 218
Interior ........................................... 218
Matte finish ................................... 217
Night View Assist Plus ................... 218Note s............................................. 216
Paint .............................................. 217
Plastic trim .................................... 218
Power washer ................................ 217
Rear view camera .......................... 217
Roof lining ...................................... 218
Seat belt ........................................ 218
Seat cove r..................................... 218
Sensors ......................................... 217
Trim pieces .................................... 218
Washing by hand ........................... 217
Wheels ........................................... 217 Windows ........................................ 217
Wiper blades .................................. 217
Wooden trim .................................. 218
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 164
Center console
Overview .......................................... 37
Center console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 197
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 79
Child
Restraint system .............................. 62
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 65
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
On the front-passenger sea t............ 64
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Children
In the vehicl e................................... 60
Special seat belt retractor ............... 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 198
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 217
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............. 111
Controlling automaticall y............... 111
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 111
Defrosting the window s................. 111
Defrosting the windshield .............. 111
General notes ................................ 110
Indicator lamp ................................ 111
Ionization ....................................... 111
Overview of systems ...................... 110
Perfume atomizer .......................... 111
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 111
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 111
Refrigerant ..................................... 280
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 280
Setting the air distribution ............. 111
6Index

Calling up (on-board computer) .....165
Engine ............................................ 174
General notes ................................ 165
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 165
Introduction ................................... 165
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 165
Lights ............................................. 165
Safety systems .............................. 166
SmartKey ....................................... 165
Tires ............................................... 175
Vehicle .......................................... .176
Distance recorder .............................164
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 184
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Function/notes ................................ 69
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 132
Activation conditions ..................... 132
Cruise control lever ....................... 132
Deactivating ................................... 134
Display message ............................ 165
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 134
Driving tips ................................... .135
Function/notes ............................ .130
Important safety notes .................. 131
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 134
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 39
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .82
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .79
Display message ............................ 165
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety note s.................... 82
Opening (from inside) ...................... 82
Power closing .................................. 82
Drinking and driving ......................... 127
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 121
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 121 Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 216
Symmetrical low beam .................. 102
Driving Assistance package ............. 152
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 68
Distance warning function ............... 69
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 73 ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 71
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 146
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 153
Active Body Control ABC ............... 140
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 155
Active Parking Assist ..................... 143
AIRMATIC ...................................... 140
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 148
Cruise control ................................ 129
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 130
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 136
Driving Assistance packag e........... 152
HOLD function ............................... 138
Night View Assist Plus ................... 150
PARKTRONIC ................................. 142
Rear view camera .......................... 144
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 128
Automatic transmission ................. 121
Brakes ........................................... 128
8Index

LightsAdaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 104
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 103
Cornering light function ................ .103
Driving abroad ............................... 102
Hazard warning lamps ................... 102
High beam flasher .......................... 103
High-beam headlamps ................... 103
Light switch ................................... 102
Low-beam headlamps .................... 103
Parking lamps ................................ 103
Setting exterior lighting ................. 102
Standing lamps .............................. 103
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 164
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 164
Turn signals ................................... 103
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 196
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 165
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 102
Switching on/off .......................... .103
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................. .98
M
M+S tires............................................ 242
Magic Body Control ........................... 140
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 93
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 217 MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .203
Display message ............................ 165
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 199
Downloading routes ....................... 199
Emergency call .............................. 200
General notes ................................ 199
Geo fencing ................................... 199
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .199
MB info call button ........................ 202
Remote vehicle locking .................. 199
Roadside Assistance button .......... 201
Search & Send ............................... 199
Self-test ......................................... 199
Speed alert ................................... .199
System .......................................... 199
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 199
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 199
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 199
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
Inserting .......................................... 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ......................................... 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Memory card (audio) ......................... 164
Memory function ................................. 99
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 146
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 66
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 153
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 155
Active Parking Assist ..................... 143
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 148
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 67
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) .............. .140
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 72
Cruise control ................................ 129
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 130
12Index

Displaying a service message ........ 216
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 134
Factory settings submenu .............164
Head-up displa y............................. 162
Important safety notes .................. 160
Lighting submenu .......................... 164
Media menu ................................... 164
Menu overview .............................. 164
Message memory .......................... 165
Navigation menu ............................ 164
Operation ....................................... 161
Radio menu ................................... 164
Service menu ................................. 164
Standard display ............................ 164
Video DVD operation ..................... 164
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manua l................ 21
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 24
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 160
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
P
Paint code number............................ 274
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 217
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof ..................................... 91
Parcel net hooks ............................... 197
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 125
Parking brake ................................ 126
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 99
Rear view camera .......................... 144
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 143
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC Parking brake
Display message ............................ 165
Electric parking brake .................... 126
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 103
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 143
Driving system ............................... 142
Function/note s............................. 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Range of the sensors ..................... 142
Warning display ............................. 143
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicatorlamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 218
Power locks ......................................... 82
Power washers .................................. 217
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Function/note s................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 184
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 59
Program selector button .................. 121
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 76
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 118
14Index

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
~
;Combination switch103
=Horn
?Instrument cluster33
ADIRECT SELECT lever120
BOverhead control panel38
CControl panel for:
ÜLowering the rear
seat head restraints
~
Extending/retracting the
rear roller sunblind
198
Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indi-
cator lamp
43
Setting the brightness of
the instrument cluster light- ing and the COMAND dis-play
~
DClimate control systems110
FunctionPage
EIgnition lock115
Start/Stop button115
FAdjusts the steering wheel~
Steering wheel heating~
GCruise control lever130
HElectric parking brake126
IDiagnostics connection27
JOpens the hood210
KLight switch102
LControl panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
136
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist
155
Deactivating PARKTRONIC142
Switching on the 360° cam-
era
146
Activating Night View
Assist
150
Switching on the head-up
display
~
32Cockpit
At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
:!ABS179
;åESP®
OFF181
÷ ESP®181
=#
Turn signal, left~
?LLow-beam head-
lamps
~
AK High-beam head-
lamps
~
BT Parking lamps,
license plate lamp and
instrument cluster lighting
103
C! Turn signal, right103
D·Distance warning sig-
nal
184
FunctionPage
E! Electric parking brake
(yellow)
~
FElectric parking brake (red)~
F USA only
!Canada only
G;Check Engine176
HÐ Power steering186
IBrakes (red)178
$USA only
JCanada only
JüSeat belt177
K6Restraint system182
LhTire pressure monitor185
34Instrument cluster
At a glance

ous situations, PRE-SAFE®
PLUS takes pre-
emptive measures to protect the vehicle
occupants.
Important safety notes
The intervention of PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS cannot
prevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned when PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS intervenes.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS does not intervene if the
vehicle is backing up.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS does not perform braking
actions while the vehicle is in motion or when
Parking Guidance is active.
Function
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS takes the following meas-
ures depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R if the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat
belts are pre-tensioned.
R if the radar sensor system detects that a
rear-end collision is imminent:
- the brake pressure is increased if the
driver applies the brakes when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
- the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
The PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS braking application is
canceled:
R if the accelerator pedal is depressed when
a gear is engaged
R if the risk of a collision passes or is no lon-
ger detected
R if DISTRONIC PLUS indicates an intention
to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, the original settings
are restored.
Automatic measures after an acci- dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
R the hazard warning lamps are activated
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R the electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised
R the engine is switched off and the fuel sup-
ply is cut off
R vehicles with mbrace: automatic emer-
gency call
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For
this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install a child restraint system on a
rear seat. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
If a child younger than 12 years and under 5 ft
(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes in this section in addition to
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes on the "Occupant classifica-
tion system (OCS)" ( Ypage 51)
60Children in the vehicle
Safety

GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro-tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended inthe vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit- ting properly. Particular attention must be
paid to children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt ( Y page 44) and the notes on correct use of
seat belts ( Ypage 45).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lbs (18 kg) or until they reach a height
where a lap/shoulder belt can be fastened
properly without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac-
tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt retrac-
tor ensures that the seat belt will not slackenonce the child restraint system has been
secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
X Always comply with the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instruc- tions.
X Pull the front seat belt smoothly out of the
seat-belt extender and the rear seat belt
out of the belt outlet.
X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor: X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is activated.
X Push the child seat restraint system down
so that the seat belt is tight and does not
loosen.
Children in the vehicle61
Safety
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BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
General information
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Ypage 65).
BAS PLUS is only available on vehicles with
the Driving Assistance package.
For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the radar sensor system and the camera system
must be operational.
With the help of a sensor system and a cam-
era system, BAS PLUS can detect obstacles:
R that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time
R that cross the path of your vehicle
In addition, pedestrians in the path of your
vehicle can be detected.
BAS PLUS detects pedestrians by using typi-
cal characteristics such as the body contours and posture of a person standing upright.
If the radar sensor system or the camera sys-
tem is malfunctioning, BAS PLUS functions
are restricted or no longer available. The
brake system is still available with complete
brake boosting effect and BAS.
iObserve the restrictions described in the
"Important safety notes" sec-
tion“ ( Ypage 67).
BAS PLUS can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with a vehicle or a pedestrian and
reduce the effects of such a collision. If BAS
PLUS detects a danger of collision, you are
assisted when braking.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations.
In such cases, BAS PLUS may:
R intervene unnecessarily
R not intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
GWARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to small people, e.g. children
R to animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R when cornering
As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake.
In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the rec-
ognition can be impaired.
Recognition by the radar sensor system is
also impaired in the event of:
R there is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R there is interference by other radar sources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
R vehicles quickly moving into the radar sen-
sor system detection range
Recognition by the camera system is also
impaired in the event of:
R dirt on the camera or if the camera is cov-
ered
R there is glare on the camera system, e.g.
from the sun being low in the sky
Driving safety systems67
Safety
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