fuel consumption MERCEDES-BENZ S450 HYBRID 2010 W221 Owner's Manual

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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Introduction
The HYBRID technology combines an
economical combustion engine with a
powerful electric drive. The HYBRID system
selects the most efficient operating mode for
each driving situation automatically. You can
drive the vehicle in the usual manner.
The HYBRID system turns the combustion
engine off when stopping as often as possible
in order to save fuel. You will just have to
continue to keep the brake pedal depressed
or to activate the HOLD function. Thus, the
engine should normally never run at idle
speed.
When you remove the foot from the brake
pedal or accelerate when the HOLD function
is activated, the combustion engine starts
automatically. You can drive off as usual.GWarning!
When the green READY indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster is on while the combustion
engine is off, the combustion engine has been
turned off automatically. All vehicle systems
continue to be active. When you open the
driver’s door, unbuckle the seat belt, or take
your foot off of the brake pedal, the
combustion engine starts automatically. The
vehicle could start to drive off. An accident
causing serious or even fatal personal injury
to you and/or others could be the result.
Therefore, always do the following before
leaving the vehicle:
R Engage the electronic parking brake.
R Shift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
R Switch off the ignition. The green or yellow
READY indicator lamp goes out.
Driving off and accelerating consumes the
most energy. Thus, the electric drive supports
the combustion engine with the energy stored
in the high-voltage battery. The energy is also
used for semi-electrical driving, for operation
of the electric compressor of the cooling
system and to support the 12-volt on-board
power supply. The hybrid drive thereby
contributes significantly to the fuel economy
of your vehicle.
For information on driving and parking, see
( Y page 16).
The current operating mode of the HYBRID
system can be displayed in the multifunction
display and in the COMAND display
( Y page 14).
The COMAND can also display a chart of the
fuel consumption and the electric power that
has been generated ( Y page 16).
RBS
With the RBS activated ( Y page 10), the
electric drive functions as a generator when
coasting and braking. HYBRID converts the
energy of movement into electric power and
stores it in the high-voltage battery. The high-
voltage battery does not require additional
charging by other means.
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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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