2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class CAMERA

Contents
Back to the film ............................ 139
Setting the language and
audio format ................................ 139
Subtitles and camera angles ........ 140
Interactive content ....................... 140
COMAND telephone* ........................ 141
Safety precautions ....................... 141
General notes............................... 141
Switching telephone on or off ...... 143
Activating telephone mode .......... 144
Telephone keypad ........................ 144
“911” emergency call................... 145
Entering the PIN ........................... 146
Entering the PIN2 ......................... 147
Entering the PUK/PUK2............... 147
Entering the unlock code ............. 147
Telephone submenu overview ...... 148
Main telephone menu .................. 149
Mailbox ........................................ 149
Call lists ....................................... 150
Incoming call ................................ 152
Making an outgoing call ............... 153
Functions during a single-call
connection ................................... 155
Transferring a call ........................ 157
COMAND phone book .................. 158COMAND address book ................ 167
Bluetooth
® settings....................... 180
SMS messages
(Short Message Service) ............... 183
COMAND navigation ........................... 187
Safety precautions ........................ 187
COMAND navigation (introduction) .... 188
Map software ................................ 188
Updating the map software........... 188
Updating process .......................... 188
Loading a DVD into the
DVD changer................................. 189
Updating ....................................... 190
General notes ............................... 192
Input restrictions .......................... 193
Navigation system menu overview 194
Calling up the map display and
switching to navigation mode ....... 195
Basic settings ............................... 198
COMAND navigation system
(entering a destination) ...................... 202
Entering a destination by the
address ......................................... 202
Entering a destination from the
destination memory ...................... 223Entering a destination from the
list of last destinations.................. 225
Entering a destination
from the map ................................ 225
Entering a stopover....................... 226
COMAND navigation system
(Point of interest entry) ...................... 229
Entering a POI in the
surrounding area .......................... 229
Entering a POI in the
surroundings of a given city .......... 229
Entering a POI in
a different region .......................... 229
Designating a POI category........... 230
Entering a POI from the map ........ 236
COMAND navigation system
(route guidance) ................................. 237
Route guidance ............................. 237
Examples of displays and
announcements for
a driving maneuver ....................... 237
Example of a display
without driving maneuvers............ 239
Destination or destination area
reached ........................................ 239
Partially digitized areas ................. 240

Contents
Parktronic system* ...................... 472
Park Assist* ................................. 476
Advanced Parking Guidance*....... 481
Rear View Camera*...................... 487
Night View Assist* ....................... 491
Blind Spot Assist* ........................ 495
Air vents ............................................ 498
Opening and closing air vents ...... 500
Ventilated storage compartment
(Canada only) ............................... 500
Automatic climate control ................. 501
Deactivating climate
control system ............................. 503
Operating climate control system
in automatic mode ....................... 503
Setting temperature ..................... 504
Adjusting air volume .................... 504
Front defroster ............................. 504
Rear window defroster ................. 506
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL
(USA only) .................................... 506
Air recirculation mode.................. 506
Residual engine heat and
ventilation .................................... 509
Rear passenger compartment
climate control* ........................... 509Trunk .................................................. 511
Opening trunk ............................... 511
Closing trunk ................................ 512
Trunk emergency release.............. 516
Valet locking ................................. 517
Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 518
Opening and closing
power tilt/sliding sunroof ............. 518
Synchronizing ............................... 520
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* ............................... 521
Roller sunblinds ............................ 521
Opening and closing panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel.. 522
Synchronizing ............................... 524
Loading and storing ............................ 525
Roof rack* .................................... 525
Loading instructions ..................... 525
Storage compartments ................. 526
Cupholders ................................... 530
Trunk ............................................ 532
Useful features ................................... 534
Sun visors ..................................... 534
Vanity mirror in rear...................... 534
Rear window sunshade ................. 535
Ashtrays........................................ 536Cigarette lighters .......................... 537
Power outlet ................................. 538
Floormats* ................................... 538
Telephone* ................................... 539
Tele Aid ......................................... 542
Garage door opener ...................... 551
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 556
Operation.......................................... 557
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .......... 558
Driving instructions ............................ 559
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 559
Drinking and driving...................... 559
Pedals ........................................... 559
Power assistance .......................... 559
Brakes .......................................... 560
Driving off ..................................... 562
Parking ......................................... 562
Tires.............................................. 563
Hydroplaning ................................ 563
Tire traction .................................. 564
Tire speed rating ........................... 564
Winter driving instructions ............ 565
Standing water ............................. 566
Passenger compartment............... 567

88 Control systemsCOMAND introductionCOMAND shortcut buttons
Use the COMAND shortcut buttons to se-
lect main functions directly.
Example:

Switching directly to Radio or CD
menu: Press M once or twice.COMAND display
In the COMAND display, you will find the
function currently selected and the corre-
sponding menus. The COMAND display is
divided into several areas.
1Status line
2Main functions
3Main area
4Submenus
5Climate control settings
A white bar under the main functions 2 in-
dicates the active area.
Once you have selected a main
function2, the main area 3 is active.
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During Rear View Camera* operation
(
page 487) it is not possible to operate the
COMAND shortcut buttons.
Function
Page
1
PFavorite button
263
2
MShortcut button for:

CD/DVD


radio
124
103
3
LBack button
96
4
OSeat menu
282
5
NShortcut button for:

telephone*


navigation
141
195
6
oCOMAND on/off
button
87
7
,Volume control
98
8
FMute button
98

140 Control systemsCOMAND video DVD
Changing the setting: Slide qmr or
turn ymz, until you reach the desired
setting.

Saving a setting: Press n.

Exiting the menu: Slide omp.
Subtitles and camera angles
Select “Video”
“Video”
“Video
DVD”.

Show the menu system, if necessary
(page 135).

Select “DVD-V”
“DVD Functions”.

Select “Subtitles” or “Camera angle”.
In both cases a selection list will ap-
pear. The dotRin front of an entry
indicates the current language.

Changing the setting: Slide qmr or
turn ymz, until you reach the desired
setting.

Saving a setting: Press n.

Exiting the menu: Slide omp.
Interactive content
Selecting an action: Slide qmr or
omp, or turn ymz, until you reach the
desired setting.

Initiating an action: Press n.
A menu appears, the first entry “Se-
lect” is highlighted.

Press n.
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This function is not available for all DVDs.
The number of settings you can make is deter-
mined by the content of the DVD. It may also be
possible to make the settings in the DVD menu
(
page 138).
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DVDs may include interactive content (e.g. a
video game). In a video game you can control the
play by selecting and initiating actions. The type
and number of actions depends on the DVD.


290 Control systemsInstrument cluster control system
Telephone* (
page 299)
Assistance* (
page 303)
Service (
page 304)
Settings (
page 305)
Commands/submenusDialing a number from the
phone book
Displaying the distance graph-
ic*, DISTRONIC Plus*
Calling up vehicle malfunction,
warning and system status
messages stored in memory
Setting daytime running lamp
mode (USA only)
Redialing
Activating/deactivating
PRE-SAFE
® Brake*
(vehicles with
DISTRONIC Plus* only)
Checking tire inflation pres-
sure
Switching additional speedome-
ter on or off
Answering a call
Switching on or off Rear View
Camera* automatically
Calling up maintenance ser-
vice display
Switching on or off radar
sensors*
Ending a call or rejecting an in-
coming call
Switching on or off Blind Spot
Assist*
Checking engine oil level*

303 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
Assistance* menu
In the “Assistance” menu, you can change
the settings of your driving systems.
Displaying distance graphic*,
DISTRONIC Plus* (USA only)
For information about displaying distance
graphic (
page 455).
Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE
®
Brake* (USA only)

Press ( or & to select the
“Assistance” menu.

Press % or $ to select the
“PRE-SAFE Brake” function.

Press #.1PRE-SAFE
® Brake* indicator:

Press # again if you would like to
change the current status.
After the function has been activated,
indicator: appears on the
left-hand side of the multifunction dis-
play.
For more information (
page 77).Switching on or off Rear View Camera*
automatically

Press ( or & to select the
“Assistance” menu.

Press % or $ to select the
“Rearview Camera” function.

Press #.

Press # again if you would like to
change the current status.
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The menu overview can be found on
(
page 289).
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The image from the Rear View Camera is
shown on the COMAND display.


304 Control systemsInstrument cluster control systemThe following settings are available:Switching on or off Blind Spot Assist*

Press ( or & to select the
“Assistance” menu.

Press % or $ to select the “Blind
Spot Assist” function.

Press #.

Press # again if you would like to
change the current status.
Service menu
The “Service” menu is used for

calling up messages


checking tire inflation pressure elec-
tronically with the Advanced TPMS


calling up the maintenance service in-
dicator display


check engine oil level*
Calling up vehicle malfunction, warning
and system status messages stored in
memory
Use the vehicle status message memory
menu to scan malfunction and warning
messages that may be stored in the sys-
tem. Such messages appear in the multi-
function display and are based on
conditions or system status the vehicle’s
system has recorded.
“On when in
Reverse”
The Rear View Camera au-
tomatically switches on
when reverse gear is en-
gaged.
“Disabled”
The Rear View Camera is
not switched on.
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The menu overview can be found on
(
page 289).


446 Controls in detailDriving systemsThe driving systems of your vehicle are de-
scribed on the following pages:

Cruise control (
page 446) and
DISTRONIC Plus*(page 451), with
which the vehicle can maintain a preset
speed.


Airmatic (
page 468) and ABC*
(
page 470) adjust the vehicle sus-
pension characteristics automatically
and control the vehicle level.


Parktronic* (
page 472), Park Assist*
(
page 476) and Advanced Parking
Guidance* (
page 481), which serve
as a parking assistant.


Rear View Camera* (
page 487) is an
electronic and visual parking aid.


Night View Assist* (
page 491) illumi-
nates the road with infrared light in ad-
dition to the normal headlamps.


Blind Spot Assist* (
page 495) de-
tects and warns you about vehicles in
your blind spot.For information on the ABS, Adaptive
Brake, BAS, BAS Plus*, EBP, ESP
® and
PRE-SAFE
® Brake*, see “Driving safety
systems” (page 67).
Cruise control
The cruise control automatically maintains
the speed you set for your vehicle.
The use of the cruise control is recom-
mended for driving at a constant speed for
extended periods of time.
You can set or resume the cruise control at
any speed over 20 mph (30 km/h).
The cruise control function is operated by
means of the cruise control lever.
Warning!
G
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always re-
main responsible for the vehicle’s speed and
for safe brake operation.
Only use the cruise control if the road,
traffic, and weather conditions make it ad-
visable to travel at a steady speed.

The use of the cruise control can be dan-
gerous on winding roads or in heavy traf-
fic because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a steady speed.


The use of the cruise control can be dan-
gerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes
in tire traction can result in wheel spin
and loss of control.


Deactivate the cruise control when driv-
ing in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be oper-
ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ-
ously set speed and wishes to resume this
particular preset speed.