MERCEDES-BENZ S450 HYBRID 2010 W221 Owner's Manual

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The following symbols are found in this
Supplemental Operating Instructions
Booklet:GWarning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
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for you to follow.XA number of these symbols
appearing in succession indicates
a multiple-step procedure.Y pageThis symbol tells you where to look
for further information on a topic.YYThis continuation symbol marks a
warning or procedure which is
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Our company and staff congratulate you on
the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a
demonstration of your trust in our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire
to own an automobile that will be as easy as
possible to operate and provide years of
service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of
many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To
help assure your driving pleasure, and also
the safety of you and your passengers, we ask
you to make a small investment of time:
R Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
handy for your reference.
R Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are
designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
R Please pay attention to the warnings and
cautions contained in this manual. They are
designed to help improve the safety of the
vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of
safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A Daimler Company2215844887 É2215844887kËÍ
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Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ........................................... 7Safety and security ...............................9Controls in detail ................................. 12Practical hints ..................................... 20Technical data ..................................... 32
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A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 10
Warning lamp ................................... 24
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 36
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Automatic transmission
Messages in the multifunction
display ............................................. 21
Axle oils ................................................ 35
B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 11
Battery Charging .......................................... 28
Charging condition high-voltage
battery (COMAND) ...........................15
Charging condition high-voltage
battery (instrument cluster) .............15
Jump starting ................................... 29
Messages in the multifunction
display ............................................. 22
Safety notes ..................................... 26
see High-voltage battery
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brakes
Messages in the multifunction
display ............................................. 23
Warning lamp ................................... 24
Brake system
see RBS
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 34
Charging condition high-voltage
battery (COMAND) ............................... 15
Climate control system ...................... 19
COMAND
Charging condition high-voltage
battery ............................................. 15
Fuel consumption ............................ 16
Generated electric power ................16
Overview .......................................... 14
Combustion engine
Malfunction ...................................... 25
Starting ............................................ 16
Consumption statistics (COMAND) ... 16
Control system
Overview .......................................... 14
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................36
Capacities ........................................ 35
Cruise control ...................................... 11
D
Displays
Charging condition high-voltage
battery (COMAND) ...........................15
Charging condition high-voltage
battery (instrument cluster) .............15
Messages in the multifunction
display ............................................. 20
Multifunction and COMAND
display ............................................. 15
DISTRONIC PLUS ................................. 11
Driving and parking
Safety notes ..................................... 16
Driving off ............................................ 17
Driving safety systems
ABS .................................................. 10
BAS .................................................. 11
RBS .................................................. 10
Driving systems
Cruise control .................................. 11
DISTRONIC PLUS ............................. 11
Driving tips .......................................... 18
DISTRONIC PLUS ............................. 18
E
ECO Start/Stop function .................... 17
Electric drive
Engine number ................................. 32
Engine
see Combustion engine
Engine number
Electric drive .................................... 32
Enviromental protection ....................... 7
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
Warning lamp ................................... 24
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F
Flat tire
Spare wheel ..................................... 34
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid ...........35
Brake fluid ....................................... 35
Capacities ........................................ 34
Engine coolant ................................. 35
Engine oil ......................................... 35
Power steering fluid .........................35
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ............................................. 35
Fuel
Capacity, fuel tank ...........................35
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 34
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................... 35
H
High voltage see Safety notes
High-voltage battery ........................... 10
Charging .......................................... 29
Charging condition (COMAND) ........15
Exhaustive discharge .......................27
Messages in the multifunction
display ............................................. 22
Removing/installing cover ...............27
Hood
Messages in the multifunction
display ............................................. 22
HYBRID system
Automatic switch-off .................. 10, 26
Overview .......................................... 13
READY indicator lamp ......................16
I
Indicator lamp see Lamps, indicator and warning
Instrument cluster .............................. 14
Lamps .............................................. 24
Introduction ......................................... 12
J
Jump starting ....................................... 29
Jump start terminal
Removing/installing cover ...............28
L
Lamp see Lamps, indicator and warning
Lamps, indicator and warning ............ 24
ABS .................................................. 24
Brakes (red) ..................................... 24
ESC .................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ........................... 24
RBS .................................................. 24
SRS .................................................. 26
M
Message see Lamps, indicator and warning
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Multifunction display
Symbol messages ............................ 22
Text messages ................................. 21
Vehicle status messages .................20
Multifunction display messages
Automatic transmission ...................21
Battery ............................................. 22
Brakes ............................................. 23
Display malfunction .........................20
Hood ................................................ 22
O
Operating safety .................................... 7
P
Parking ................................................. 18
R
RBS (Recuperative Brake
System) .......................................... 10, 12
Malfunction ................................ 24, 26
Warning lamp ................................... 24
READY indicator lamp ......................... 16
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Rear axle oil ......................................... 35
Recuperation statistics (COMAND) ... 16
Rims ...................................................... 33
Risk of fire see Safety notes
S
Safety see Operating safety
Safety notes ........................................... 9
Spare wheel ......................................... 34
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp .................................. 26
Start/Stop function
see ECO Start/Stop function
Starting
see Combustion engine
Stop-and-go traffic .............................. 17
Submenu
Multifunction and COMAND
display ............................................. 14
Resetting values (COMAND) ............16
T
Technical data
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. .................................. 34
Coolant ............................................ 36
Engine oils ....................................... 36
Rims and tires .................................. 33
Spare wheel ..................................... 34
Vehicle specification
S 400 HYBRID .................................. 32
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ............................................. 35
Tires ...................................................... 33
Towing
Vehicle ............................................. 31
Trailer hitch ............................................ 7
Turning off see ECO Start/Stop function
V
Vehicle
Disuse .............................................. 27
Towing ............................................. 31
Vehicle fire
see Safety notes
Vehicle modifications ........................... 7
Vehicle specification
S 400 HYBRID .................................. 32
W
Warning labels ....................................... 9
Wheels, sizes ....................................... 33
Winter tires .......................................... 33
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Enviromental protection
Have the high-voltage battery disposed of in
an environment-friendly manner by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.GWarning!
The HYBRID system is energized by high
voltage. The components of the HYBRID
system are indicated by yellow warning
labels. High-voltage cables are orange-
colored.
You could be seriously or even fatally injured
when you
R tamper with components or high-voltage
cables of the HYBRID system
R touch components or high-voltage cables
of the HYBRID system after the vehicle has
been involved in an accident
R touch damaged components of the HYBRID
system
Do not remove the high-voltage battery of the
HYBRID system. Have the high-voltage
battery disposed of in an environment-
friendly manner by an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
i For more information on the high-voltage
battery, see ( Y page 26).
Operating safety
GWarning!
When your vehicle is in electric drive mode the
engine produces significantly lower noise
levels. Other motorists or pedestriants,
especially those who are visually or hearing
impaired, may be unable to hear your vehicle
while it is in motion. This is particularly true
when driving at lower speeds and during
parking maneuvers. At all times, it is the
responsibility of the driver to be aware of their
surroundings, especially in these low speed
situtations. Otherwise other road users could
be seriously or fatally injured.GWarning!
Have all work on the vehicle, especially safety-
related work, work on safety-relevant
systems, work on the HYBRID system as well
as maintenance work, carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i For more information on operating safety,
refer to the Operator’s Manual.
Vehicle modifications
GWarning!
Improper work on the HYBRID system or
modifications of the vehicle can cause vehicle
systems to cease functioning properly. You
could lose control over the vehicle and cause
an accident.
Therefore, have work on the HYBRID system
and modifications of the vehicle such as
installation or modification of vehicle
equipment carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center
i For more information on operating safety,
refer to the Operator’s Manual.
Trailer hitch
! Retrofitting the vehicle with a trailer hitch
is not permissible. Damage caused by
retrofitting the vehicle with a trailer hitch is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are
familiar with the following information and
rules:
R the safety precautions in this manual
R the “Technical data” section in this manual
R the Operator's Manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R motor vehicle laws and safety standards8Introduction221_ZA; 1; 21, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-05-13T13:56:31+02:00 - Seite 8