Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Driver Assistance System User Manual
Driver Assistance System
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and Solutions
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC cannot be activated as not all activation conditions are fulfilled.
- Comply with the activation conditions of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC (/ page 263).
- If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the setting of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, the system will switch to passive mode (/ page 260).
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Off |
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC was deactivated. If a warning tone also sounds, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has deactivated automatically (/ page 263). |
| Active Distance Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual | Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 260). As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. Drive on carefully. or If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. |
| Active Distance Assist
Inoperative |
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. Drive on carefully. or Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| Active Distance Assist Now Available | Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again.
Switch on Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC (/ page 263). |
| Active Brake Assist Functions Currently Limited See Operator’s Manual | For vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package, the following functions may be temporarily unavailable or only partially available:
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function Evasive Steering Assist PRE‑SAFE® PLUS The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 274). Drive on carefully. As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. |
| Active Brake Assist Functions Limited See Opera- tor’s Manual | For vehicles with the Driving Assistance Package, the following functions may be temporarily unavailable or only partially available:
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function Evasive Steering Assist PRE‑SAFE® PLUS |
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Drive on carefully. or
Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| Active Steering Assist
Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual |
Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 268). As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. Drive on Check the tire pressure if necessary. |
| Active Steering Assist Inoperative | Active Steering Assist is malfunctioning. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC remains available.
Drive on or Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| Ø | Active Steering Assist has reached the system limits (/ page 268). You have not steered independently for a considerable period of time.
Take over the steering and drive on in accordance with the traffic conditions. |
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| Active Steering Assist Currently Unavailable Due to Multiple Emergency Stops | Active Steering Assist is temporarily unavailable due to multiple emergency stops.
Take over the steering and stop in accordance with the traffic conditions. Switch the vehicle off and switch it back on Active Steering Assist is available once more. |
Initiating Emergency Stop |
Your hands are not on the steering wheel. Active Steering Assist will initiate an emergency stop (/ page 268).
Put your hands on the steering wheel. Information on canceling an emergency stop (/ page 270). |
| Active Emergency Stop Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual | Active Emergency Stop Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 270). As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. Drive on or If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. |
| Active Emergency Stop Assist Inoperative | Active Emergency Stop Assist is malfunctioning.
Drive on or |
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| Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle.
If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| Active Lane Change Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual | Active Lane Change Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 272). As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. Drive on or If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. |
| Active Lane Change Assist Inoperative | Active Lane Change Assist is malfunctioning.
Drive on or Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| Active Stop & Go Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual | Active Stop-and-Go Assist is temporarily unavailable. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist are still available.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 260). As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. Drive on. |
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| Active Stop & Go Assist Inoperative See Operator’s Manual | Active Stop-and-Go Assist is malfunctioning.
Active Stop-and-Go Assist has been deactivated. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist are still available. Drive on or Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual | Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable. The system limits have been reached (/ page 284).
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again. Drive on or If the display message does not disappear, stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. |
| Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative | Active Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning.
Drive on or Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| Active Lane Keeping Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator’s Manual | Active Lane Keeping Assist is temporarily unavailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the system limits (/ page 287). As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits, the system will become available again. Drive on |
| Active Lane Keeping Assist Inoperative | Active Lane Keeping Assist is malfunctioning.
Drive on or Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| Active Lane Keeping Assist Limited Range of Functions See Operator’s Manual | Active Lane Keeping Assist is available but restricted.
Drive on or Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
Possible causes/consequences and Solutions
Front and corner radar sensors (hereafter “sensors”) are malfunctioning.
Possible causes are:
- The sensors are dirty
- Heavy rain or snow
- Extended country driving without other traffic, e.g. in the desert
Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. The brake system, steering and drive system will continue to function normally.
- Drive on carefully.
- Once the causes of the problem are no longer present, the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available again and the corresponding symbols will be switched off.
- If the display message does not disappear:
- Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
- Clean all sensor covers from outside (/ page 253).
- Restart the vehicle.
Possible causes/consequences and Solutions
The view of the multifunction camera is restricted. Possible causes are:
- Dirt on the windshield in the field of vision of the multifunction camera
- Heavy rain, snow or fog
- Mist on the inside of the windshield: in certain weather conditions, mist can form on the inside of the windshield during cold times of year in particular.
- This mist on the windshield will be removed automatically within a short time with the aid of a heater. The restriction is temporary.
Driving systems and driving safety systems may be malfunctioning or temporarily unavailable. The brake system, steering and drive system will continue to function normally. - Drive on carefully. Once the causes of the problem are no longer present, the driving systems and driving safety systems will be available again and the corresponding symbols will be switched off.
If the display message does not disappear:
- Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
- Clean the windshield, especially in the position of the multifunction camera (/ page 253).
- Restart the vehicle.
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| Driver Camera View Currently Restricted See Operator’s Manual | The view of the driver camera is reduced. Possible causes:
Objects or stickers are projecting into the driver camera’s field of vision. The driver camera is dirty. Keep the driver camera’s field of vision free. Clean the driver camera if necessary. Please comply with the notes on caring for the interior relating to the display (/ page 415). |
| Change the steering wheel/ seat position until 6 dots are visible on the upper edge of the screen. | The driver camera cannot capture your line of sight.
Change the steering wheel and seat position until six dots are visible on the top edge of the screen. The display message will appear again if the driver camera is again unable to detect your line of sight after 30 minutes. The display message will no longer appear if you confirm the display message and the driver camera cannot detect your line of sight during the entire journey. |
| Driver Camera Inoperative See Operator’s Manual | The driver camera is malfunctioning.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Operator’s Manual | The PRE‑SAFE® functions are malfunctioning.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
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| PRE-SAFE Pulse Side Inop- erative See Operator’s Manual | The PRE‑SAFE® Impulse Side system is malfunctioning or inoperative after having already been triggered.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
| PRE-SAFE PLUS Inopera- tive See Operator’s Manual | There is a malfunction in the PRE‑SAFE® PLUS system.
Drive on or Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the vehicle. If the display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. |
Q &A
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 offers a comprehensive suite of driver assistance technologies, including features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian detection, and more.
Yes, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 is equipped with advanced autonomous driving capabilities. It features the latest Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive system, offering semi-autonomous driving features like Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Steering Assist, and Active Lane Change Assist.
Yes, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 is expected to offer advanced parking assistance features, including Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC. This system helps the vehicle park itself in parallel and perpendicular parking spaces with minimal driver input.
Yes, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 is likely to come equipped with a 360-degree camera system. This technology provides a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle’s surroundings, aiding in parking and maneuvering in tight spaces.
Yes, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 is equipped with adaptive cruise control, which can automatically adjust the vehicle’s speed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. It can slow down or accelerate based on traffic conditions.
Yes, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 is likely to feature traffic sign recognition. This system uses a camera to read and interpret road signs, displaying relevant information on the vehicle’s instrument cluster or heads-up display.
The Mercedes-Benz Attention Assist system monitors driver behavior for signs of drowsiness or inattentiveness. It analyzes various parameters like steering inputs and driving patterns, and if it detects signs of fatigue, it alerts the driver to take a break.
Yes, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 is expected to be equipped with automatic emergency braking. This system can detect potential frontal collisions and automatically apply the brakes to mitigate or avoid the impact.
Yes, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 is likely to feature adaptive headlights. These headlights can adjust their beam pattern and intensity based on road conditions, speed, and the presence of other vehicles to optimize visibility and minimize glare for the driver and oncoming traffic.
Yes, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 is expected to offer rear-end collision detection and warning systems. These systems use sensors to monitor the distance and relative speed of vehicles ahead, providing visual and audible warnings to the driver if a potential rear-end collision is detected.
Yes, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 is likely to offer a heads-up display. This feature projects important information, such as vehicle speed, navigation directions, and safety warnings, onto the windshield, allowing the driver to view it without taking their eyes off the road.
Yes, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 is expected to feature an advanced suspension system that can automatically adjust its settings for a smoother and more comfortable ride. This system uses sensors to monitor road conditions and driving dynamics, making real-time adjustments to provide optimal comfort and handling.