2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class display

X
Call up vehicle settings ( Ypage 50).
X To select Ambient Light: Brightness
Ambient Light: Brightness:
turn and press the controller.
The left-hand setting element is active. The
brightness value for the currently selected
zone is displayed.
X To change the brightness value: turn the
controller.
X To select a zone: slide 00520096and turn the
controller.
You can find further information in the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Setting the color i
Once a color is set, it is used for all zones.
The brightness of the color used can be set
separately for each zone.
X Call up vehicle settings ( Ypage 50).
X To select Ambient Light: Color
Ambient Light: Color: turn
and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
X To select a color: turn the controller.
You can find further information in the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Activating/deactivating the ambient
lighting display This display lighting adjustment function is
only available if the vehicle is not equipped
with the "Ambient lighting" package. X
Call up vehicle settings ( Ypage 50).
X To select Ambient Light Display
Ambient Light Display: turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending
on the previous setting.
i The brightness can be changed using the
control between the two displays.
You can find further information in the vehicle
Operator's Manual. Setting the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
X
Call up vehicle settings ( Ypage 50).
X To select Easy Entry/Exit Easy Entry/Exit: turn and
press the controller.
The setting element is active.
X To change the setting: turn the controller.
You can find further information in the vehicle
Operator's Manual. Vehicle settings
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Adjustment functions
Adjusting the backrest side bolsters X
Call up the seat functions ( Ypage 55).
X To select Backrest Sides
Backrest Sides : turn and press
the controller.
X To select the seat: slide 009500520096the
controller.
X To change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in
the settings display.
X To exit the menu: press the0038button.
Adjusting the seat contour in the
lumbar region of the seat backrest This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest
(4-way lumbar support).
X Call up the seat functions ( Ypage 55).
X To select Lumbar
Lumbar : turn the controller and
press to confirm.
X To select the seat: slide 009500520096the
controller. X
To activate the setting element: press the
controller.
X To change the setting: slide 0097005200C5or
009500520096 the controller.
The change will be visible in the setting
element.
X To exit the menu: press the0038button.
Adjusting the shoulder area X
Call up the seat functions ( Ypage 55).
X To select the Shoulders Shoulders: turn the
controller and press to confirm.
X To select the seat: slide 009500520096the
controller.
X To change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in
the settings display.
X To exit the menu: press the0038button.
Adjusting the driving dynamics X
Call up the seat functions ( Ypage 55).
X To select the seat: slide 009500520096the
controller. 56
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X
To select Dynamic Multicontour Seat
Dynamic Multicontour Seat:
turn the controller and press to confirm.
You can select:
R 0
0: Off
R 1 1: Level 1 (weak)
R 2
2: Level 2 (strong)
X To select the setting: turn the controller.
X To exit the menu: press the0038button.
Seat heating balance The Balance function controls the distribution
of heat on the seat backrest and cushion.
The balance function influences the currently
set heating level of the seat heating (see the
vehicle Operator's Manual).
X Call up the seat functions (Y page 55).
X To select Seat Heating Balance
Seat Heating Balance: turn
and press the controller.
X To select the seat: slide 009500520096the
controller.
X To change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in
the settings display.
The settings represent the following:
R 0
0 — the backrest and seat cushion are
evenly heated according to the setting
selected with the seat heating button.
R 1 1to 3
3—t he heat output to the seat cushion
is reduced one level at a time.
R -1
-1 to-3
-3 — the heat output to the backrest
is reduced one level at a time.
X To exit the menu: press the0038button. Massage programs
Overview You can select the following massage
programs:
R
1: Hot Relaxing Massage, Back 1: Hot Relaxing Massage, Back
Relaxing massage program starting in the
pelvic area, warm pressure points can be
felt, full back massage, stretching the
pelvic area, ending with gentle soothing
movements
R 2: Hot Relaxing Massage, Shoulders 2: Hot Relaxing Massage, Shoulders
Relaxing massage program starting in the
pelvic area, warm pressure points can be
felt, full back massage, stretching the
pelvic area, ending with gentle soothing
movements
R 3: Activating Massage 3: Activating Massage
Activating massage through increasing
twin-waves and then soothing movements
R 4: Classic Massage 4: Classic Massage
Massage with increasing waves, soothing
movements
R 5: Mobilizing Massage 5: Mobilizing Massage
Mobilization of the spinal column and the
complete upper body by means of pressure
point mobilizing massage at chest height
R 6: Active Workout 6: Active Workout
The Active Workout program requires your
active participation. It is suitable for
training your stomach muscles during a
traffic jam, for example, by means of
targeted tensing and relaxing. You can use
the program to be sporty in the vehicle. Seats
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Climate control settings
Basic settings
Climate control bar Climate control bar
0043
Adjusts temperature, airflow and air
distribution, left, as well as displaying the
current setting
0044 Calls up the climate control menu,
displays the current cooling and climate
mode setting (airflow setting)
0087 Adjusts temperature, airflow and air
distribution, right, as well as displaying
the current setting
Calling up the climate control menu:
X To switch to the climate control bar: slide
005200C5 the controller.
X To select from climate control bar 0044: turn
and press the controller.
The menu for selecting climate control
functions is activated.
X To select the desired climate control
function: turn and press the controller.
The selected climate control function
appears.
The following climate control functions can
also be called up directly from the climate
control bar:
R Temperature, left and right, displayed as
the actual temperature, e.g. 20 †.
R Temperature, left and right, displayed as
the actual temperature, e.g. 68 ‡ (20 †). R
Airflow left and right, displayed as 0096and
the current setting, e.g. 1.
R Air distribution left and right, displayed by
the current setting, e.g. 009B.
Switching climate control on/off X
Call up the climate control menu
(Y page 59).
X To switch to the footer: slide 005200C5the
controller.
X To select Climate Climate Ctrl
CtrlOn
On: turn and press
the controller.
X Switch the climate control function on 0073
or off 0053. If climate control is switched off,
the adjustment functions are deactivated.
Synchronizing the climate control
settings With the synchronize option, you can decide
whether you wish to activate the climate
control settings for all zones together or
separately.
X Call up the climate control menu
(Y page 59).
X To switch to the footer: slide 005200C5the
controller.
X To select Sync.
Sync.: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
X Switch the synchronization function on
0073 (left and right synchronized) or off 0053
(left and right separate). Climate control settings
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With the synchronization function switched
off, you can alternate between driver and
front passenger.
X To switch from the footer to the main area:
slide 00520097the controller.
X To switch between left and right: slide
009500520096 the controller.
Not all climate control functions allow
switching between the driver and front
passenger.
i The synchronize function can also be
deactivated by sliding the controller to the
left or right in the setting area. The setting
elements for the driver and front passenger
are then shown separately once again.
Further information (see the vehicle
Operator's Manual).
Switching to the rear-compartment air
conditioning setting You can also set the rear-compartment air
conditioning from the front.
X Call up the climate control menu
(Y page 59).
X To switch to the footer: slide 005200C5the
controller.
X To select the Rear Setting
Rear Setting: turn and
press the controller.
X You switch to the rear-compartment air
conditioning setting. The vehicle interior
display changes accordingly.
X To switch the setting back to the front
again: select Return to Front Return to Front.
After a short time, COMAND automatically
switches the adjustment functions back to
the front.
Switching cooling with air
dehumidification on/off Activating the cooling with air
dehumidification facilitates the cooling of the
vehicle interior even with high outside
temperatures. X
Call up the climate control menu
(Y page 59).
X To switch to the footer: slide 005200C5the
controller.
X To select A/C A/C: turn and press the controller.
X Switch cooling with air dehumidification on
0073 or off 0053.
i The current status of the cooling function
is displayed in the climate control bar: AC
on – activated, AC off – deactivated
(Y page 59).
Setting the temperature X
To select the current temperature in the
climate control bar on the left or right: turn
and press the controller.
The temperature setting scale appears.
X To change the setting: turn the controller.
X To close the temperature setting scale:
press the controller.
i You can also set the temperature using
the climate control menu, i.e. as described
for setting the footwell temperature
(Y page 61). 60
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Setting the airflow
X
To select 0096on the left or right in the
climate control bar: turn and press the
controller.
The airflow setting scale appears.
X To change the setting: turn the controller.
X To close the temperature setting scale:
press the controller.
i You can also set the airflow using the
climate control menu, i.e. as described for
setting the footwell temperature
(Y page 61).
Setting the air distribution X
To select the current air distribution display
on the left or right in the climate control bar,
e.g. 009B: turn and press the controller.
The air distribution setting scale appears.
X To change the setting: turn the controller.
X To close the temperature setting scale:
press the controller.
i You can also set the air distribution using
the climate control menu, i.e. as described for setting the footwell temperature
(Y
page 61). Further settings
Adjusting the footwell temperature The footwell temperature can be lowered or
increased in comparison with the
temperature setting in the front.
X
Call up the climate control menu
(Y page 59).
X To select Adjust Footwell Adjust Footwell: turn and
press the controller.
X If necessary, change sides: slide 009500520096the
controller.
X To change the setting: turn and press the
controller.
Exiting a menu
X Press the 0038button.
Adjusting the climate mode settings By setting the climate mode, you determine
the strength of the airflow based on the air Climate control settings
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Changing the pre-set time:
X
Call up the climate control menu
(Y page 59).
X To select Auxiliary Heating Auxiliary Heating: turn and
press the controller.
X To select the departure time that will be
changed: turn and press the controller.
A menu for changing the time opens. X
To select the required setting element
(analog clock, hours or minutes): slide 0052
0097 and 00520096the controller.
X To change the setting: turn the controller.
X To exit the menu: press the controller. Child-proof locks
Switching the rear compartment
displays on/off 0043
Unlocked left rear compartment display
0044 Control to lock/unlock the display
0087 Control to switch the display on/off The function serves to switch the rear
compartment display on/off as well as to
lock/unlock it.
X
Press the 00D4button.
The Vehicle menu appears.
X To select Parental Control
Parental Control: turn and
press the controller.
The menu to select the side in the rear
compartment is activated.
X Select Rear Left Rear Left orRear Right
Rear Right.
X To switch Display
Displayon/off: turn the
controller.
Exiting the vehicle settings:
X To select 0039: slide 005200C5and press the
controller. Locking/unlocking rear
compartment displays
X Press the 00D4button.
The Vehicle menu appears.
X To select Parental Control
Parental Control: turn and
press the controller.
The menu to select the side in the rear
compartment is activated.
X Select Rear Left Rear Left orRear Right
Rear Right.
X To select Lock
Lockto lock/unlock the rear
compartment displays: slide 00520096and press
the controller.
The display is locked, a corresponding
message with 0037appears on the screen.
Unlock Unlock appears in the display.
Exiting the vehicle settings:
X To select 0039: slide 005200C5and press the
controller.
i The volume can still be adjusted if you
have locked the rear compartment display.
It can also be switched on/off using the
integrated switch. Child-proof locks
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360° camera
Important notes
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. Make sure that no persons or
animals are in the maneuvering range. Overview
The 360° camera surveys the vehicle
surroundings and assists you, for example
when parking or at exits with reduced
visibility.
For a detailed description of the 360°
camera, see the separate vehicle Operator's
Manual. Settings for the COMAND 360°
camera
Activating/deactivating using the reverse
gear:
X Press the 00D4button on the controller.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 005200C5the
controller.
X To select Settings
Settings: turn and press the
controller.
X Select 360° Camera
360° Camera .
X Select Activation by R gear Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status.
i When you activate this function, the
image from the 360° camera is displayed
when you select reverse gear. The other
activation options are always available as
well.
Opening the camera cover:
X To select Open Camera Cover
Open Camera Cover: turn and
press the controller. Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
R your vehicle is equipped with a 360°
camera and
R COMAND is switched on (Y page 23) and
R the 360° Camera
360° Camera function is activated
Displaying the image of the 360° camera:
X Press the 00D4button on the controller.
A menu appears.
X Select 360° Camera
360° Camera .
The 360° camera image appears in split-
screen mode.
If the function is activated, the COMAND
display automatically switches back to the
previously selected display as soon as you
shift out of the forward or reverse gear, or if
the vehicle exceeds a speed of approx.
30 km/h.
Manually switching the display
X To select 0039: slide 005200C5and press the
controller. Rear view camera
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering.
The image from the rear view camera is
shown in the COMAND display when reverse
gear is engaged if:
R your vehicle is equipped with a rear view
camera
R COMAND is switched on
R the Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear function is
activated
If the function is activated, the COMAND
display will automatically switch back to the 64
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