ABS MERCEDES-BENZ S450 HYBRID 2010 W221 Owner's Manual
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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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Automatic HYBRID system switch-off
The HYBRID system switches off
automatically if
R the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
activates the restraint systems in an
accident
R a short circuit in the HYBRID system is
detected
R a plug connection of the HYBRID system is
disconnected
These measures help to prevent you from
coming into contact with high voltage.
High-voltage battery
GWarning!
The high-voltage battery of the HYBRID
system is located in the engine compartment
on the passenger side of the front wall. When
the pressure inside the high-voltage battery
exceeds a certain value, for example in case
of a vehicle fire, inflammable gas will escape
via a duct. The inflammable gas escapes to an
area close to the passenger-side front wheel.
This prevents the high-voltage battery from
exploding.
Stay away from this area of the vehicle.
Driving safety systems
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
Braking
When the ABS engages during braking, the
ABS/ESC warning lamp ÷ in the
instrument cluster ( Y page 14) flashes. The
brake pedal will pulsate only in certain
situations, for example on a slippery road.
i For more information on the ABS, refer to
the Operator's Manual.
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
The RBS supports you while braking by
electronic controlled brake boost and allows
for regeneration of braking energy. RBS must
be activated when the vehicle is parked each
time before driving off.XMake sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.XSwitch on the ignition.XApply the brake pedal fully and release it.
The RBS is activated.
While you activate the RBS, less brake pedal
pressure than usual is required and the brake
pedal travel is longer. When you release the
brake pedal, the brake pedal travel is as usual
again.
For more information on the RBS, see
( Y page 12).
GWarning!
If the RBS malfunctions, the yellow RBS
warning lamp é and/or the red brake
warning lamp $ (USA only) or J
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes
on. Read and observe the messages in the
multifunction display that may appear. Find
the subentry “Malfunction” of the entry “RBS
(Recuperative Brake System)” in the index of
this manual and follow the steps described in
that section.
GWarning!
If the RBS malfunctions, less brake pedal
pressure than usual may be required and the
brake pedal travel may be longer. The brake
system still functions with full effectiveness.
If required, you have to depress the brake
pedal further. Adapt your speed and driving
accordingly.
GWarning!
Have work on the RBS, e.g. brake pad
replacement, carried out by qualified
technicians only.
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When working on the RBS, certain
precautions must be taken, e.g. when putting
the brake system back into service.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Service conducted by qualified
technicians is required particularly for safety-
relevant work and work on safety-relevant
systems such as the RBS.
i For more information on the braking
system and for driving instructions, refer to
the Operator’s Manual.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
If you apply the brakes very quickly, the RBS
provides full brake boost as fast as possible.
In doing so, less brake pedal pressure than
usual is required and the brake pedal travel is
longer.
XApply continuous full braking pressure until
the emergency braking situation is over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
locking.
i For more information on the BAS, refer to
the Operator’s Manual.
Driving systems
Cruise control/DISTRONIC PLUS*
When the cruise control or the DISTRONIC
PLUS brake the vehicle, the brake pedal is not
depressed.
For information on driving with the
DISTRONIC PLUS, see ( Y page 18).
i For more information on the cruise
control and the DISTRONIC PLUS, refer to
the Operator’s Manual.
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Instrument clusterFunctionPage:÷ ABS/ESC warning
lamp
10,
24
;$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only24
J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only24
=é Recuperative Brake
System (RBS) warning lamp24
?Green or yellow READY
indicator lamp for the
HYBRID system16
AMultifunction display
with:
Charging level high-voltage
battery15
Control system and COMAND
iFor information on the instrument cluster
control system and COMAND operation,
refer to the Operator’s Manual.
The current operating mode of the HYBRID
system can be displayed in the multifunction
display and in the COMAND.
The COMAND can also display a chart of the
fuel consumption and the electric power that
has been generated (Y page 16).
Selecting submenu in the
multifunction display
Use the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.
XPress button 9 or : to select the
HYBRID menu.
Selecting submenu in the COMAND
display
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Displaying fuel consumption and
generated electric power
The COMAND display indicates the fuel
consumption and the generated electric
power for the last 15 minutes of driving.
XSelect Vehicle Q Hybrid Q
Consumption.
1Fuel consumption2Generated electric power
Each bar in the chart represents the average
value for 1 minute.
Average fuel consumption 1 can differ from
the fuel consumption that is displayed in the
From Start submenu in the Trip menu.
Resetting values
The values are reset together when resetting
the trip computer in the From Start
submenu. Refer to the Operator’s Manual.
Driving and parking
Safety notes
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!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals
still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between or
under the pedals. You could then no longer
brake or accelerate. This could lead to
accidents and injury.
Starting the engine
:Green or yellow READY indicator lamp XSwitch on the ignition.XApply the brake pedal fully and release it to
activate the RBS.
The RBS is activated. For more information
on the RBS, see (Y page 10).
XObserve the notes on “Starting the engine”
in the Operator’s Manual and start the
combustion engine.
The vehicle is operational when the green
or yellow READY indicator lamp : is
illuminated.
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What to do if ...
Lamps in instrument cluster
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and X Solutionsé
The yellow RBS
(Recuperative Brake
System) warning lamp
is on while the
combustion engine is
running. In addition, an
acoustic warning may
sound.The RBS is malfunctioning.
Risk of accident!
Brake pedal travel may be longer than usual and the braking
behavior of the vehicle may change. The ECO Start/Stop function
may also be switched off.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 20).XContinue driving with added caution.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
The red brake warning
lamp is on while the
combustion engine is
running. An additional
acoustic warning
sounds.The RBS is malfunctioning.
Risk of accident!
Brake pedal travel may be longer than usual and the braking
behavior of the vehicle may change.XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do
so. Do not continue to drive.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 20), see Operator’s Manual.The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is too low.
Risk of accident!XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do
so. Do not continue to drive.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 20), see Operator’s Manual.
Do not add brake fluid. This will not solve the problem.
÷
The yellow ABS/ESC
warning lamp flashes
while driving.The ESC, the ETS, or the ABS has come into operation because of
detected traction loss for at least one wheel.
Risk of accident!
The cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.XWhen driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.XWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.XAdapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.XDo not switch off the ESC.
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RBS (Recuperative Brake System) ProblemPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsLess brake pedal
pressure is required
and the brake pedal
travel is longer than
usual.XApply the brake pedal fully and release it.
The required brake pedal pressure and the brake pedal travel
are back to normal.The RBS is malfunctioning.
Risk of accident!XRead and observe the messages in the multifunction display and
the notes on warning and indicator lamps in the instrument
cluster ( Y page 24).The brake pedal
pulsates.The RBS is providing electronic controlled brake boost. Read and
observe the notes on the ABS/ESC warning lamp ( Y page 10).
The HYBRID system switches of automatically
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsThe HYBRID system
has switched off
automatically.Your vehicle was involved in an accident.
The HYBRID system remains switched off, if
R the combustion engine cannot be started again after a few
seconds
R the red SRS indicator lamp 6 in the instrument cluster
comes onXContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.The HYBRID system
has switched off
automatically. An
additional message
appears in the
multifunction display.A short circuit in the HYBRID system has occurred or a plug
connection of the HYBRID system was disconnected.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 20).XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Battery
Notes
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt
battery and a high-voltage battery. The high-
voltage battery stores the power required for
the electric drive. The electric drive also
starts the combustion engine.
Have any work on the batteries performed at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Read and observe the safety notes
( Y page 9) and the notes on the 12-volt
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XPlace cover 1 onto the high-voltage
battery carefully.
XPush holder 2 onto pin 3.XTurn locks 4 counterclockwise by 90°.
The cover is locked.
Removing/installing jump start
contact cover
XRemove the high-voltage battery cover, see
(Y page 27).
Removing
XDisengage tabs :.XRemove cover ;.XStore cover 2 in the trunk for example.
Installing
XPosition cover ;.XPress down on cover ; until tabs 1
engage.
XInstall the high-voltage battery cover.! The cover must be positioned and
installed properly. Otherwise moisture
and/or dirt may impair fuse operation.
XClose the hood.
Charging the batteries
Charging the 12-volt battery
GWarning!
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during
charging and could cause an explosion that
may result in personal injury, paint damage or
corrosion.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available. It permits the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability.
Charge battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the accessory
battery charger.
XRemove the high-voltage battery cover
(Y page 27).
XRemove the jump start terminal cover
(Y page 28).
XFollow the instructions in the separate
operating instructions of the charge unit.
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