Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Driving User Manual
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a luxury sedan that is known for its advanced technology, refined driving experience, and elegant design. The 2023 model year of the S-Class is no exception, offering a range of driving features that aim to enhance the driving experience for both the driver and passengers.
Some of the driving features of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 include:
- Adaptive Cruise Control: This feature uses radar and camera technology to automatically adjust the car’s speed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
- Lane Departure Warning: The Lane Departure Warning system alerts the driver when the car starts to drift out of its lane without signaling.
- Blind Spot Monitoring: The Blind Spot Monitoring system uses sensors to detect other vehicles in the driver’s blind spot and alerts the driver to their presence.
- Automatic Emergency Braking: The Automatic Emergency Braking system can detect when a collision is imminent and will automatically apply the brakes to avoid or mitigate the impact.
- Pedestrian Detection: The Pedestrian Detection system uses sensors to detect pedestrians and will automatically apply the brakes if a collision is deemed imminent.
- Night Vision: The Night Vision system uses infrared cameras to detect pedestrians, animals, and other objects on the road at night, providing a clear image of the road ahead.
- Surround-View Camera: The Surround-View Camera system uses cameras located around the car to provide a 360-degree view of the car’s surroundings, making it easier to maneuver in tight spaces.
- Park Assist: The Park Assist system can help the driver park the car by automatically steering the car into a parking space.
- Active Steering: The Active Steering system adjusts the steering ratio based on the car’s speed, making it easier to maneuver at low speeds and more stable at higher speeds.
- Adaptive Suspension: The Adaptive Suspension system automatically adjusts the suspension settings to provide the best balance between comfort and handling.
- Drive Mode Selector: The Drive Mode Selector allows the driver to choose from different driving modes, such as Sport or Comfort, to customize the driving experience.
- Head-Up Display: The Head-Up Display projects important information, such as speed and navigation instructions, onto the windshield, making it easier for the driver to keep their eyes on the road.
- Ambient Lighting: The Ambient Lighting system can be customized to create a relaxing atmosphere in the car.
- Sound System: The S-Class Sedan 2023 comes with a high-end sound system, providing an immersive audio experience.
- Air Filtration System: The Air Filtration System uses advanced filtration technology to purify the air inside the car, creating a healthy and comfortable environment for the occupants.
Driving
Notes on Mercedes-AMG Vehicles
Observe the notes on the following topics in the Supplement, otherwise, you may fail to recognize dangers.
- The availability of certain functions depends on the equipment and model of the vehicle.
- Emotion Start
- AMG Real Performance Sound
- AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system R RACE START
- AMG RIDE CONTROL +
- AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL
- AMG steering wheel buttons
Notes on Plug-in Hybrids
Notes on Plug-in Hybrid Operation
WARNING
Risk of chemical burns and poisoning from damaged high voltage battery If the housing of the high voltage battery has been damaged, electrolytes and gases may leak out.
- Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
- Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes off with water and seek medical attention straight away.
DANGER
Risk of fire and explosion from the excessive internal pressure of the high voltage battery In the event of a vehicle fire, flammable gas can escape and ignite.
- If there is an unusual smell, or smoke or In the event of a vehicle fire, flammable gas can escape and ignite.
- If there is an unusual smell, smoke or
- Leave the danger zone immediately Secure the danger area at a sufficient distance.
- Call the fire service.
NOTE
Mercedes AMG vehicles
- Observe the notes in the Supplement.
- You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.
The hybrid system combines a combustion engine with an electric motor. Characteristics when the vehicle is at a standstill:
- The combustion engine is generally switched off.
- Idle speed occurs only in certain instances.
Characteristics when the vehicle is started:
- If the high-voltage battery is sufficiently charged, the vehicle can be started with the electric drive system without the combustion engine (noiseless start).
- If the high voltage battery for the electric drive system is not sufficiently charged or the vehicle conditions for a silent start are not met, the vehicle will start with the combustion engine.
- Depending on the system, it may happen that even though the high-voltage battery is charged, the electric mode has restricted or no availability. Once the combustion engine has been operated for long enough and ambient conditions permit, the electric mode is again available without restriction.
- Characteristics with moderate power output requests:
- The combustion engine is switched off as often as possible during the journey.
- The vehicle can depending on the drive pro-gram selected and the state of charge of the high voltage battery, be accelerated electrically up to a speed of approximately 87 mph (140 km/h).Characteristics with high power output requests:
- The electric motor supports the combustion engine (boost effect), e.g. when you pull away or accelerate.
- The high-voltage battery is discharging.
Characteristics when the accelerator pedal is released during the journey: - The electric motor will be operated as an alternator when in overrun mode and during braking.
- The high-voltage battery is being charged.
Notes on electric mode:
- Vehicles with hybrid systems generate signifivehicle may not be heard by other road users due to the significantly reduced noise generated when the car is in motion and when at a standstill.
- For this reason, the vehicle is equipped with a sound generator, which serves as an acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS). This safety device is prescribed by law.
The external noise of the sound generator is perceptible in the vehicle interior when the vehicle is stationary and at low speeds and does not represent a malfunction. - If not all of the vehicle conditions for electric mode are met, then the combustion engine is switched on.
- Performance restrictions in electric mode are possible due to the operating temperature of the high-voltage battery and drive system, the ambient temperature, and the aging of the high-voltage battery.
- In electric mode, the maximum output is not permanently available and may drop to the level of continuous output.
- Notes on the acoustic vehicle alerting system:
- The sound generator generates stationary noise and speed-dependent vehicle noise emissions at a speed of up to around 19 mph (30 km/h).
- This helps other road users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists, to hear your vehicle better.
- When you drive at speeds above 13 mph(20 km/h) the acoustic vehicle alerting system will gradually switch off.
Manually Disconnecting the High Voltage on Board Electrical System
DANGER
Risk of death and fire due to modified and/or damaged components of the high-voltage onboard electrical system.The vehicle’s high-voltage onboard electrical system is under high voltage. If you modify component parts in the vehicle’s high-voltage onboard electrical system or touch damaged component parts, you may be electrocuted. In addition, modified and/or damaged components may cause a fire.
In the event of an accident or impact to the vehicle underbody, components of the high-voltage electrical system may be damaged although the damage is not visible.
- Never make any modifications to the high-voltage onboard electrical system.
- Do not switch on or use the vehicle if its high voltage on board electrical system components have been modified or damaged.
- Never touch damaged components of the high-voltage on board electrical system.
- After an accident, do not touch any components of the high-voltage on-board electrical system.
- After an accident, have the vehicle transported away.
- Have the components of the high voltage on board electrical system checked at a qualified specialist workshop and replaced if necessary.
Requirements
Disconnect the high voltage onboard electrical system manually only in the following situations:
- The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up on the driver’s display, e.g. after an accident.
- The vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an accident, and the restraint system components have not been triggered.
Operating the High Voltage Disconnect Device
- Switch off the vehicle.
- Shift the transmission to position j.
- Apply the electric parking brake.
- Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
- Open the hood.
- Press release tab 1 in the direction of the arrow and pull it out.
- Pull high-voltage disconnect device 2 in the direction of the arrow until it engages. The high-voltage onboard electrical system will be switched off.
- All work on the hybrid system (including after the high-voltage onboard electrical system has been disconnected manually) may be carried out only at a qualified specialist workshop.
Switching on the Power Supply or the Vehicle
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If you leave children unattended in the vehicle, they could, in particular:
- Open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
- Get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
- Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion by, for example:
- Releasing the parking brake.
- Changing the gearbox position.
- Starting the vehicle.
- Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
- When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
- Keep the key out of reach of children.
Requirements
- The key is in the vehicle and is detected.
- The brake pedal is not depressed.
- To switch on the power supply: press button1 once.
- You can, for example, switch on the windshield wiper.
The power supply will be switched off again if the following conditions are met: - You open the driver’s door.
- You press button 1 twice more.
- To switch on the vehicle: press button 1 twice.
- Indicator and warning lamps will light up on the driver’s display.
The vehicle will be switched off again if one of the following conditions is met: - You do not start the vehicle within 15 minutes and the transmission is in position j or the electric parking brake is applied.
- You press button 1 once.
Q&A
- What are the engine options available in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023?
- The S-Class Sedan 2023 comes with a range of engine options, including a 3.0L inline-six turbocharged engine, a 4.0L V8 biturbo engine, and a 6.0L V12 biturbo engine.
- What is the horsepower of the S-Class Sedan 2023?
- The horsepower of the S-Class Sedan 2023 varies depending on the engine option. The inline-six turbocharged engine produces 429 horsepower, the V8 biturbo engine produces 496 horsepower, and the V12 biturbo engine produces 621 horsepower.
- What is the top speed of the S-Class Sedan 2023?
- The top speed of the S-Class Sedan 2023 varies depending on the engine option and model. The S 580 model with the V8 biturbo engine has a top speed of 130 mph, while the AMG S 65 model with the V12 biturbo engine has a top speed of 186 mph.
- Does the S-Class Sedan 2023 have all-wheel drive?
- Yes, the S-Class Sedan 2023 comes with 4MATIC all-wheel drive as an option.
- What is the fuel economy of the S-Class Sedan 2023?
- The fuel economy of the S-Class Sedan 2023 varies depending on the engine option and model. The inline-six turbocharged engine has an estimated EPA fuel economy of 23 mpg combined, while the V8 biturbo engine has an estimated EPA fuel economy of 19 mpg combined.
- What safety features does the S-Class Sedan 2023 have?
- The S-Class Sedan 2023 is equipped with a range of safety features, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and a 360-degree camera system.
- What technology features does the S-Class Sedan 2023 have?
- The S-Class Sedan 2023 comes with a range of technology features, including a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, wireless smartphone charging, and a Burmester surround sound system.
- Does the S-Class Sedan 2023 have a hybrid option?
- No, the S-Class Sedan 2023 does not have a hybrid option.
- What is the starting price of the S-Class Sedan 2023?
- The starting price of the S-Class Sedan 2023 varies depending on the model and options selected, but it starts at around $100,000.
- What is the maximum seating capacity of the S-Class Sedan 2023?
- The S-Class Sedan 2023 has a maximum seating capacity of five.
- What is the length of the S-Class Sedan 2023?
- The length of the S-Class Sedan 2023 is approximately 208 inches.
- Does the S-Class Sedan 2023 have a sunroof?
- Yes, the S-Class Sedan 2023 comes with a panoramic sunroof as standard.
- What is the warranty offered for the S-Class Sedan 2023?
- The S-Class Sedan 2023 is covered by a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and a four-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty.
- What is the towing capacity of the S-Class Sedan 2023?
- The S-Class Sedan 2023 is not designed for towing and does not have a listed towing capacity.
Reference Links
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