2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 Owner's Manual

Adjusting air flow from air vents
iIn automatic mode, this setting optimizes
the air flow when outside temperatures are
high.
The Airflow setting defines air distribution
and air volume in automatic mode:
RFocused (default setting, increased air
flow)
RMedium (reduced air flow)
RDiffuse (minimal air flow)
iWhen the interior ambient temperature of
the vehicle is very hot and the climate
control is cooling the interior, the setting
for air flow is temporarily overridden.
XSelect climate control settings Q Central
climate control menu Q Airflow.
A selection list appears.
The current setting is indicated by a
dot #.
XChanging air flow: Slide ZVÆ or rotate
cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
Operating rear climate control from the
front
The RearY function is used to operate the
rear climate control via COMAND and the
rocker switches on the control panel from the
front (Y page 363).
Switching on rear climate control
operation from the front
XSelect climate control settings Q Central
climate control menu.
XSelecting RearY: Slide ZVÆ or rotate
cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
In the climate control setting, Rear appears
in the central menu. The rear climate
control can be operated from the front.
Climate control settings, rear climate control
:Rear temperature, left;Rear air distribution, left=Rear air volume?Central menu for rear climate controlARear air distribution, rightBRear temperature, right
The rear climate control is operated in the
same manner as the climate control system
for the driver’s and front passenger side.
Central menu for rear climate control
In the central menu for the rear climate
control, you can:
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Rswitch back to operating the front climate
control system
Rswitch off the rear climate control
Rswitch the automatic function of the rear
climate control from automatic to manual
XSelect climate control settings Q Central
climate control menu.
Switching off rear climate control
operation from the front
XSelect climate control settings Q Central
climate control menu.
The current setting is indicated by a
dot #.
XSelecting Front Climate Control: Slide
ZVÆ or rotate cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
The climate control settings shows the
climate control settings for the driver and
front passenger.
Switching off rear climate controlXSelect climate control settings Q Central
climate control menu.
The current setting is indicated by a
dot #.
XSelecting Rear Climate Control OFF:
Slide ZVÆ or rotate cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
The rear climate control is switched off.
Switching on the automatic function of
the rear climate control
XSelect climate control settings Q Central
climate control menu.
The current setting is indicated by a
dot #.
XSelecting Rear Automatic: Slide ZVÆ or
rotate cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
The automatic function of the rear climate
control is switched on.
COMAND seats
Operating seats via COMAND
GObserve Safety notes, see page 286.
iThe components and operating principles
of COMAND can be found on (Y page 77).
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The following seat adjustments can be made
via COMAND:
SettingsLumbar support (Y page 217)Multicontour seats, front (Y page 218)Drive-dynamic multicontour seats
(Y page 219)
Selecting a seat
You must first select the seat for which you
would like to make adjustments.
XPress button T.
The main area is active.
XSwitching to the bottom menu line: Slide
ZVÆ.
Example illustration: Drive-dynamic multicontourseat
XSelecting seat: Slide XVY or rotate
cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.Exiting menu
There are several ways to exit the
multicontour seat menu.
XPress button T again.
or
XPress any shortcut button.
or
XSelect another main function from the main
menu line.
Lumbar support
To support the spine, you can adjust the
curvature of the front seat backrests.
XPress button T.
The main area of the COMAND display is
active. A scale appears.
:Scale;Cursor=Current seat?Current settingXSelect seat (Y page 217).XAdjusting lumbar support: Slide XVY or
rotate cVd until desired setting is
reached.
XConfirming selection: Press W.XSwitching to the bottom menu line: Slide
XVY.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
iAfter you have pressed button T, the
seat last adjusted is active.
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Multicontour seats, front
iIf PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the air
pressure in the air chambers (on the sides
of the seat cushion and seat backrest) of
the front multicontour seats is increased.
iWhen you adjust the multicontour seat,
noises may result from pumping air into or
releasing air out of the air chambers.
To support the spine, you can individually
adjust the seat backrest contour of the front
seats by regulating the air pressure in the air
chambers of the multicontour seat.
You can adjust the following air chambers:
RSides of seat cushion
RSides of seat backrest
RSeat backrest curvature in lumbar area
RSeat backrest curvature in shoulder area
The settings are made on the COMAND
display.
Adjusting sides of seat cushion
This function is used to adjust the air
chambers in the sides of the seat cushion.
XSelect seat (Y page 216).XSelecting Seat Sides: Slide XVY or
rotate cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
A scale appears.
:Scale;Cursor=Current settingXSlide ZVÆ or rotate cVd until desired
setting is reached.
XSaving setting: Press W.
Adjusting seat backrest sides
This function is used to adjust the air
chambers in the seat backrest sides.
XSelect seat (Y page 216).XSelecting Seatback Sides: Slide ZVÆ or
rotate cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
A scale appears.
XSlide ZVÆ or rotate cVd until desired
setting is reached.
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Adjusting seat backrest curvature in
lumbar area
This function is used to adjust the air
chambers in the lumbar area of the seat
backrest.
XSelect seat (Y page 216).XSelecting Lumbar: Slide XVY or rotate
cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
Crosshair appears.
You can use them to make two settings:
Rvertical: shift the point of greatest
curvature upward or downward
Rhorizontal: adjust the degree of
curvature
XSlide ZVÆ or XVY until desired setting is
reached.
XSaving setting: Press W.
Adjusting seat backrest curvature in
shoulder area
This function is used to adjust the air
chambers in the shoulder area of the seat
backrest.
XSelect seat (Y page 216).XSelecting Shoulders: Slide XVY or rotate
cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
A scale appears.
XSlide ZVÆ or rotate cVd until desired
setting is reached.
XSaving setting: Press W.
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats
For information on manual multicontour seat
settings, see “Multicontour seats, front”
(Y page 218).
iIf PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the air
pressure in the air chambers (sides of seat
cushion and seat backrest) of the drive-
dynamic multicontour seats is increased.
The drive-dynamic multicontour seat
automatically adjusts the lateral support
provided by the seat backrest to your driving
style.
The drive-dynamic multicontour seat
electronically controls the air pressure in the
air chambers of the seat backrest side
bolsters. This function improves driving
comfort and pleasure.
XSelect seat (Y page 216).XSelecting Dynamic Seat: Slide XVY or
rotate cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
A scale appears.
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You can choose between:
R0: off
R1: level 1 (Less lateral support and slow
air pressure build-up in the air chambers
of the seat backrest side bolsters.)
R2: level 2 (Strong lateral support and fast
air pressure build-up in the air chambers
of the seat backrest side bolsters.)
XSlide ZVÆ or rotate cVd until desired
setting is reached.
XSaving setting: Press W.
Massage
XSelect seat (Y page 216).XSelecting Massage: Slide XVY or rotate
cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
A list appears. You can choose between
different types of massage:
The current setting is indicated by a solid circle.
XSlide ZVÆ or rotate cVd until desired
setting is reached.
XSaving setting: Press W.
iDepending on the setting, the massage
function runs for about 7 to 10 minutes.
Instrument cluster control system
Introduction
The control system is activated as soon as the
starter switch is in position 2.
The control system enables you to call up
information about your vehicle and to change
vehicle settings.
For example, you can use the control system
to find out when your vehicle is next due for
maintenance service, to call up statistical
data on your vehicle, and much more.
GWarning!
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
GWarning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
The control system relays information to the
multifunction display.
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Multifunction steering wheel
The displays in the multifunction display and
the settings in the control system are
controlled by using the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel.
:Multifunction display;Press button~to end a call
to reject an incoming call
6to answer a call
to dial32
to redial32
8to mutePress buttonW
X
to set the volume
to operate the RACETIMER33
=Press button?to activate the Voice Control
System
?Press button briefly%to cancel the Voice Control
System
to go back
to confirm messages
Press and hold button%to select the standard displayAPress button;
=
to select menusPress button briefly9
:
to select function or scroll
through lists
within Audio menu to select
previous or next track, scene or
stored station
within Telephone menu to
switch to the phone book and
select a name or number
Press and hold button9
:
within Audio to select previous
or next station in station list or
wave band
within Telephone menu to
start the quick search in the
phone book
Press buttonato confirm selection or
messages
Depending on the selected menu, pressing
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel will alter what appears in the
multifunction display.
The information available in the multifunction
display is arranged in menus and
accompanying functions. For example, in the
Settings menu, you will find functions for
making settings to your vehicle. There are
functions for calling up information and for
making settings to your vehicle.
32Function only available in telephone menu.33AMG vehicles only.
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It is helpful to think of the menus, and the
functions within each menu, as being
arranged in a circular pattern.
XPress button = or ; repeatedly to
switch menus.
The number of menus available in the system
depends on which optional equipment is
installed in your vehicle.
XPress button % to return to the next
highest menu level.
From a menu’s highest level, you will always
see the screen from the Trip menu that was
last active. When you press button %
again, you switch to the standard display
(Y page 223).
Multifunction display:Main menus;Text field
Settings, functions as well as any
malfunctions appear in the text field.
For more information on menus displayed in
the multifunction display, see “Menus”
(Y page 222).
Menus
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