Safety

Standard features include antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, front and rear side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags and Pre-Safe. By monitoring the braking, steering and stability systems, Pre-Safe can ready occupants for a collision by tightening the seat belts, adjusting the position of the front passenger seat and available power rear seats, and closing the windows. The more advanced Pre-Safe Brake system, which requires the optional Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control system, can brake the S-Class automatically if the system deems there is a chance for an accident.

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    Starting procedure with the SmartKey
    To start the engine using the SmartKey instead of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/Stop button out of the ignition lock. To start a gasoline engine: turn the SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lo ...

    Engine
    Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for exampl ...

    High-beam headlamps
    To switch on the high-beam headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. Turn the light switch to . Press the combination switch beyond the pressure p ...