Page 5 - Contents
Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ........................................... 7 Safety and security ............................... 9 Controls in detail ................................. 12 Practical hints ..................................... 20 Technical ...
Page 6 - Index
A ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 10 Warning lamp ................................... 24 Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 36 Antilock Brake System see ABS Automatic transmission Messages in the multifunctiondisplay ............................................. 21 Axle oils ......
Page 9 - Introduction
Enviromental protection Have the high-voltage battery disposed of inan environment-friendly manner by anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Warning! The HYBRID system is energized by highvoltage. The components of the HYBRIDsystem are indicated by yellow warninglabels. High-voltage cables are orange-...
Page 10 - Proper use of the vehicle; the safety precautions in this manual
Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you arefamiliar with the following information andrules: 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 sta...
Page 11 - Before opening the hood do the following:; Safety and security
Safety notes Warning labels G Warning! Various warning labels are attached to yourvehicle. These warning labels are intended tomake you and others aware of various risks.Do not remove any of these warning labelsunless explicitly instructed to do so byinformation on the label itself. Removingwarning ...
Page 12 - in the; and/or the red brake
Automatic HYBRID system switch-off The HYBRID system switches offautomatically if R the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)activates the restraint systems in anaccident R a short circuit in the HYBRID system isdetected R a plug connection of the HYBRID system isdisconnected These measures help to pr...
Page 13 - Driving systems; For more information on the cruise
When working on the RBS, certainprecautions must be taken, e.g. when puttingthe brake system back into service.Contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter. Service conducted by qualifiedtechnicians is required particularly for safety-relevant work and work on safety-relevantsystems such as the RBS. i ...
Page 14 - Engage the electronic parking brake.; RBS; With the RBS activated (; Controls in detail
Introduction The HYBRID technology combines aneconomical combustion engine with apowerful electric drive. The HYBRID systemselects the most efficient operating mode foreach driving situation automatically. You candrive the vehicle in the usual manner.The HYBRID system turns the combustionengine off ...
Page 15 - Overview HYBRID system; Component; Electric drive
Overview HYBRID system Component : 12-volt battery ; Voltage transformer(transforms the voltage of the 12-voltbattery and the high-voltage battery inboth directions for best possiblepower management) = High-voltage battery Component ? Electric drive A Electric refrigerant compressor forthe climate c...
Page 16 - Instrument cluster; Function; Control system and COMAND; Trip; Selecting submenu in the COMAND; Vehicle
Instrument cluster Function Page : ÷ ABS/ESC warning lamp 10, 24 ; $ Brake warning lamp, USA only 24 J Brake warning lamp, Canada only 24 = é Recuperative Brake System (RBS) warning lamp 24 ? Green or yellow READYindicator lamp for theHYBRID system 16 A Multifunction display with:Charging level high...
Page 17 - Combustion engine; Multifunction
Multifunction display and COMAND display examples Example illustration: Operating mode display 1 Combustion engine 2 Electric drive 3 High-voltage battery 4 Charging condition of high-voltagebattery in percent 5 Flow of energy The HYBRID components that are currentlyactive are highlighted in the mul...
Page 19 - D or neutral position N; Driving off; Apply
ECO Start/Stop function When the green READY indicator lamp : in the instrument cluster is on, the combustionengine turns off automatically when R you stop the vehicle and keep the brakepedal depressed R you activate the HOLD function All vehicle systems remain active, forexample the climate control...
Page 21 - Climate control; is not lit when the air; Air conditioning switched on; For more information on the climate
X Engage the electronic parking brake.The parking brake indicator lamp $ (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. X Shift the automatic transmission into parkposition P. X Switch off the ignition.The green or yellow READY indicator lampgoes out. i For more information on par...
Page 22 - speed; Clearing display messages; Clear the messages using button; Practical hints
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Notes Warning and malfunction messages appear inthe multifunction display located in theinstrument cluster. Certain warning andmalfunction messages are accompanied byan audible signal.High-priority messages are shown in red inthe multifunction dis...
Page 23 - Text messages; Display messages; depressing the brake pedal or without depressing it fully.
Text messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Apply Brake to Shift from 'P' You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission intodrive position D, reverse gear R or neutral position N without depressing the brake pedal or without depressing it fully. X Depress the...
Page 24 - Symbol messages
Symbol messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions L The hood is open. The combustion engine cannot be started.Risk of accident! X Close the hood. c Charging Hybrid Battery Please Wait The high-voltage battery is discharged. You have switched onthe ignition while the 12-vo...
Page 26 - Lamps in instrument cluster; Problem
What to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions é The yellow RBS(Recuperative BrakeSystem) warning lampis on while thecombustion engine isrunning. In addition, anacoustic warning maysound. The RBS is malfunctioning.Risk of accident!Brake pedal trave...
Page 27 - Charging Hybrid
Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The warning andindicator lamps in theinstrument cluster failto come on whenswitching on theignition. The 12-volt battery is discharged. X Get a jump start ( Y page 29). or X Charge the 12-volt battery ( Y page 28). or X Contact an authorized Merce...
Page 30 - Removing; Charging the batteries
X Place cover 1 onto the high-voltage battery carefully. X Push holder 2 onto pin 3 . X Turn locks 4 counterclockwise by 90°. The cover is locked. Removing/installing jump start contact cover X Remove the high-voltage battery cover, see( Y page 27). Removing X Disengage tabs : . X Remove cover ; . X...
Page 31 - Charging the high-voltage battery; The high-voltage battery can only be; Disconnecting the charge unit
X Connect the positive terminal clamp of thecharge unit with jump start terminal 1 . X Connect the negative terminal clamp of thecharge unit with jump start terminal 2 . X Charge the 12-volt battery. Charging the high-voltage battery With the ignition switched on, the dischargedhigh-voltage battery ...
Page 32 - Charging Hybrid Battery
i Jumper cables and additional information on jump starting are available at anyauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Jump starting should only be performed using the jump-start terminals located inthe engine compartment.Avoid repeated and lengthy startingattempts.Do not attempt to start the engine usi...
Page 33 - For information on towing and
Disconnecting the jumper cables X Disconnect the jumper cables in reverseorder, starting with jump start terminal 4 ( Y page 30). X Install the jump start terminal cover( Y page 28). X Install the high-voltage battery cover( Y page 27). X Close the hood. X Drive the vehicle for some time in order to...
Page 34 - Identification labels; For more information on the identification; gasoline injection; Technical data
Identification labels i For more information on the identification labels, refer to the Operator’s Manual. Electric drive The engine number is engraved on thehousing of the electric drive. For moreinformation contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Vehicle specification S 400 HYBRID (221.195) Th...
Page 36 - Spare wheel; Wheel offset; Capacities
S 400 HYBRID 7 19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 8.5 J x 19 H21.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires 3 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load)M+S Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy)Wheel offset 9.5 J x 19 H21.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires 3,6 275/40 R19 101V M+S Spare wheel S 400 HYBRID ...
Page 37 - Hypoid gear oil
ModelS 400 HYBRID Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Engine with oil filter 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Approved engineoils Automatic transmission 9.8 US qt (9.3 l) MB AutomaticTransmission Fluid Rear axle 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) Hypoid gear oil Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power SteeringFlui...
Page 38 - Approved engine oils; MB sheet numbers are printed on the; Coolants; Add premixed coolant solution only.
Approved engine oils Use the table below to determine theMB sheet number. ModelS 400 HYBRID Engine, type MB sheet number 272 229.5 i MB sheet numbers are printed on the outside of oil containers. i For more information on approved engine oils, refer to the Operator's Manual. Coolants The engine cool...
