engine MERCEDES-BENZ S-COUPE 2016 User Guide

Warning lamp ................................. 297
Warning message .......................... 371
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 344
Tire pressure not reached .............. 346
Tire pressure reached .................... 346
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 382
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 381
Bar (definition) ...............................3 81
Changing a wheel .......................... 383
Characteristics .............................. 381
Checking ........................................ 363
Curb weight (definition) ................. 382
Definition of terms ......................... 381
Direction of rotation ...................... 384
Display message ............................ 279
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 383
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 381
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 380
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 381
General notes ................................ 388
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 381
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 382
Important safety notes .................. 362
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 381
Information on driving .................... 362
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 382
Labeling (overview) ........................ 377
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 383
Load index ..................................... 379
Load index (definition) ................... 382
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 382
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 382
Ma

ximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 382
Maximum tire load ......................... 380
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 382
MOExtended tires .......................... 364 Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 382
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 382
Replacing ....................................... 383
Service life ..................................... 364
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 382
Snow chains .................................. 365
Speed rating (definition) ................ 381
Storing ........................................... 384
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 381
Summer tires in winter .................. 364
Temperature .................................. 377
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 383
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 382
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 382
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 381
Tire size (data) ............................... 388
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 377
Tire tread ....................................... 363
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 382
Total load limit (definition) ............. 383
Traction ......................................... 376
Traction (definition) ....................... 383
Tread wear ..................................... 376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 381
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 383
Wheel and tire combination ........... 391
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 381
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 65
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 356
Important safety notes .................. 354
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 354
Installing the towing eye ................ 355
Notes for 4MATIC vehicl es ............ 356
R

emoving the towing eye ............... 355
Transporting the vehicle ................ 356
With both axles on the ground ....... 355
With the rear axle raised ................ 356
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VideoOperating the DVD ......................... 241
VIN ...................................................... 399
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 288
Brakes ........................................... 287
Check Engine ................................. 293
Coolant .......................................... 294
Distance warning ........................... 296
ESP
®.............................................. 290
ESP®OFF ....................................... 291
Fuel tank ........................................ 293
General notes ................................ 285
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 292
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 293
Restraint system ............................ 292
Seat belt ........................................ 285
Steering ......................................... 298
Tire pressure monitor .................... 297
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 283
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 391
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 388
Wheel chock ...................................... 384
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 383
Checking ........................................ 363
Cleaning ......................................... 334
General notes ................................ 388
Important safety notes .................. 362
Information on driving .................... 362
Interchanging/changing ................ 383
Mounting a new wheel ................... 387
Mounting a wheel .......................... 384
Removing a wheel .......................... 387
Snow chains .................................. 365
Storing ........................................... 384
Tightening torque ........................... 388
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 388
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 53 Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 141
Infrared reflective .......................... 321
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 329
Notes ............................................. 405
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 131
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 364
Slippery road surfaces ................... 178
Snow chains .................................. 365
Winter operation
Summer tires ................................. 364
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 364
Wi

per blades
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Important safety notes .................. 131
Replacing ....................................... 131
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 338
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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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.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental 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
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
22Introduction

the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
Rservice facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
Runleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
Rthe fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this
way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
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an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch
fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection inthe vehicle, itmay affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There isa risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection inthe vehicle.
GWARNING
Objects inthe driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
je opardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
!If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
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QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate
rescue card for your vehicle. The current res-
cue card contains the most important infor-
mation about your vehicle in a compact form,
e.g. the routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under http://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/
content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic
information relating to vehicle operation, mal-
functions, and user settings. This may include information about the performance or status
of various systems, including but not limited
to, engine, throttle, steering or brake sys-
tems, that is stored and can be read out with
suitable devices, particularly when the vehi-
cle is serviced. The data obtained is used to
properly diagnose and service your vehicle or
to further optimize and develop vehicle func-
tions.
COMAND/mbrace
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle may
be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace
system.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed
in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as during air bag deployment or when
hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
Rhow various systems in your vehicle are
operating
Rwhether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
Rhow far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
Rhow fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of per-
sonal identification data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi-
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing
the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal
matters as a tool in accident reconstruction,
accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the
Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to
extract data from the EDR is commercially
available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
28Introduction

Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
:!ABS288
;åESP®OFF290
÷ESP®290
=#Turn signal, left126
?LLow-beam head-
lamps
125
AK High-beam head-
lamps
126
BT Parking lamps,
license plate lamps and
instrument cluster lighting
125
C! Turn signal, right126
D·Distance warning sig-
nal
296
FunctionPage
E! Electric parking brake
(yellow)
292
FElectric parking brake (red)292
F USA only
!Canada only
G;Check Engine293
HÐ Power steering298
IBrakes (red)287
$USA only
JCanada only
JüSeat belt285
K6Restraint system292
LhTire pressure monitor297
34Instrument cluster
At a glance

Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modification sto th erestrain tsystem may
caus eit to no longer wor kas intended. The
restrain tsystem may then no tperfor mits
intended protective function and may fail in an
acciden tor trigge runexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased ris kof injury or eve n
fatal injury.
Never modify part sof th erestrain tsystem.
Never tamper wit hth ewiring, th eelectronic
component sor their software.
If it is necessar yto modify an air bag system to
accommodat e aperson wit hdisabilities, con-
tac tan authorize dMercedes-Ben zCente rfor
details. US Aonly: for further information con-
tac tour Custome rAssistanc eCente rat
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1 ‑80 0‑3 67‑6372).
Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition isswitched on and
at regular intervals while the engine is run-
ning. Therefore, malfunctions can bedetec-
ted ingood time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the igni-
tion is swit ched on. Itgoes out no later than a
few seconds after the vehicle is started. The
components of the restraint system are in
operational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6
restraint system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is
swit ched on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with
the engine running
Rligh ts up again while the engine is running
GWARNIN G
If restrain tsystem is malfunctioning ,restrain t
system component smay be triggered unin -
tentionally or might no tbe triggered at all in
th eevent of an acciden twit h a high rat eof
vehicl edeceleration .This can affec tth eEmer-
gency Tensioning Devic eor air bag, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased ris kof injury or
eve nfatal injury.
Hav eth erestrain tsystem checke dand
repaire din aqualified specialist workshop as
soo nas possible .
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :
and PASS ENGER AIR BAG ON indicator
lamp ;are part of the Occupant Classific a-
tion System (OCS).
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASS ENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag isenabled. If,
in the event of an acc ident, all deplo yment
cr iteria are met, the front-passenger front
air bag is deplo yed.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag isdeactiva-
te d. It will then not be deployedinthe event
of an accident.
Depending on the person inthe front-
passenger seat, the front-passenger front air
bag must either bedeactivated or enabled;
see the following points. You must make sure
of th isboth before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child res traint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the
installed ch ildrestraint system, and the age
Occupant safety45
Safety
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Seat belt adjustment
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part ofthe PRE-SAFE®convenience function. This
function adjusts the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt to the upper body of the
occupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when:
Rthe belt tongue is engaged in the buckle
when the seat-belt extender is retracted
and
Rthe ignition is switched on
The seat-belt adjustment will apply a certain
retraction force if any slack is detected
between the vehicle occupant and the seat
belt. Do not hold on to the seat belt tightly
while it is adjusting.
You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on
and off using COMAND. Information on acti-
vating and deactivating the seat-belt adjust-
ment function can be found in the Digital
Operator's Manual.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle
occupants must wear their seat belts. It may
light up continuously or flash. In addition,
there may be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt
has already been fastened, the 7seat belt
warning lamp lights up for six seconds each
time the engine is started. If, after
six seconds, the driver or front-passenger
seat belt has not been fastened and the doors
are closed, the 7seat belt warning lamp
lights up. As soon as the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are fastened or a front
door is opened again, the 7seat belt
warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. This warning tone stops after
six seconds or when the driver's seat belt is
fastened. If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are not fastened, a
warning tone sounds. A warning tone also
sounds with increasing intensity for
60 seconds or until the driver or front
passenger have fastened their seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten their
seat belts during the journey, the seat belt
warning is activated again.
iFor more information on the
7seat
belt warning lamp, see "Warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat
belts" (
Ypage 285).
Air bags
Introduction
The installation point of an air bag can be rec-
ognized by the AIR BAG symbol.
An air bag complements the correctly fas-
tened seat belt. It is no substitute for the seat
belt. The air bag provides additional protec-
tion in applicable accident situations.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.
The different air bag systems function inde-
pendently from one another (
Ypage 59).
However, no system available today can com-
pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injury
caused by an air bag due to the high speed at
which the air bag must be deployed.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not sit in the correct seat position,
the air bag cannot protect as intended and
could even cause additional injury when
deployed. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
50Occupant safety
Safety

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.
When driving, or when parking or exiting a
parking space with assistance from Active
Parking Assist, PRE-SAFE
®PLUS will not
apply the brakes.
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:
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat
belts are pre-tensioned.
Rif 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:
Rif the accelerator pedal is depressed when
a gear is engaged
Rif the risk of a collision passes or is no lon- ger detected
Rif 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:
Rthe hazard warning lamps are activated
Rthe emergency lighting is activated
Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked
Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rthe electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel sup-
ply is cut off
Rvehicles 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 twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways 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
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes in this section in addition to
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes on the "Occupant Classifica-
tion System (OCS)" (
Ypage 53)
62Children in the vehicle
Safety