2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Owner's Manual

indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move
the light switch to another position.
The 00CE indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS
General notes With Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, you can
automatically switch between low-beam,
partial high-beam and high-beam headlamps.
Partial high-beam is a form of illumination
whereby the high-beam is directed past other
road users. Other road users are kept out of
the high-beam. This prevents glare. When
there is a vehicle in front, for example, the
high-beam headlamps illuminate the areas to
its right and left, and the vehicle in front is
illuminated by the low-beam headlamps.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detects any other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
If the high-beam or partial high-beam are
causing too much reflection from traffic signs, the lights are automatically dimmed
and glare for the driver caused by the
reflections is thus avoided.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not
recognize road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus may not recognize road users who do
have lights, or may recognize them too late.
In this or similar situations, the automatic
high-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or will be activated regardless. There is a risk
of an accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take
into account road, weather or traffic
conditions. Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is
only an aid. You are responsible for adjusting
the vehicle's lighting to the prevailing light,
visibility and traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured Exterior lighting
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Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
PLUS on/off 0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
0058.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0043.
The 00CE indicator lamp in the
multifunction display lights up if it is dark
and the light sensor activates the low-beam
headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no
other road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 28 mph (45 km/h) and other
road users have been detected:
Partial high-beam is selected
automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h): The partial high-beam headlamps are
switched off automatically. If no other road
users are recognize, the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
If you are driving at speeds below
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) or the
roads are adequately illuminated:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The
0057indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The 00CE
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move
the light switch to another position.
The 00CE indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of
the headlamp. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel 0043
003D To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 0033 To switch the automatic interior
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0087
004A To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
0085 0042 To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
0083 003D To switch the right-hand front
reading lamp on/off
Control panel in the grab handle (rear
compartment) X
To switch on on the corresponding side
of the vehicle: press button0044.
Reading lamp 0043and the make-up lamp
light up.
X To switch off: press button0044.
Press once: the make-up lamp goes out.
Press twice: reading lamp 0043goes out.
X To switch on on both sides of the
vehicle: press button 0087.
Reading lamp 0043and the make-up lamp
light up.
X To switch off: press button0087.
Reading lamp 0043and the make-up lamp go
out. Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock. The color, brightness, zone and display lamp
for the ambient lighting may be set using
COMAND (see the separate COMAND
operating instructions).
The interior lighting control can be operated
using the front overhead control panel.
Automatic interior lighting control
X
To activate/deactivate: press the0033
button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. This delayed switch-off can be
adjusted using COMAND (see the separate
COMAND operating instructions).
Manual interior lighting control X
To switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the 004Abutton.
X To switch the interior lighting on/off:
press the 0042button.
X To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the 003Dbutton. Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey. Interior lighting
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Replacing bulbs
The front and rear light clusters of your
vehicle are equipped with LED light bulbs. Do
not replace the bulbs yourself. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required.
Lamps are an important aspect of vehicle
safety. You must therefore make sure that
these function correctly at all times. Have the
headlamp setting checked regularly. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
! Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the
windshield becomes dirty in dry weather
conditions, the windshield wipers may be
activated inadvertently. This could then
damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather. 0047
003F Windshield wiper off
0048 0062 Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
0049 0063 Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
004A 00AA Continuous wipe, slow
004B 00A9 Continuous wipe, fast
0084 00D3 Single wipe/00D4 To wipe the
windshield using washer fluid
X Switch on the power supply with the Start/
Stop button or the SmartKey
(Y page 171).
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
In the 0062or0063 position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. In
the 0063 position, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in the 0062position, causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
frequently.
i Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL:
the washer fluid is fed through the wiper
blades and when wiping with washer fluid
00D4 the washer fluid is emitted directly
from the blades.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic
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Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! Always position the windshield wiper
arms vertically before folding them away
from the windshield. By doing so, you will
avoid damage to the hood.
Replacing the wiper blades (standard
windshield wipers) Moving the wiper blades to a vertical
position
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Set the windshield wiper to the 00AA
position.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 171). X
As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to
the hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0
in the ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Remove the SmartKey.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield until you feel them snap into
place.
Removing the wiper blades X
Press both release clips 0044.
X Fold wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0087away from wiper arm 0085.
X Remove wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0083.
Installing the wiper blades X
Position the new wiper blade 0043with
recess 0084on lug 0083.
X Fold wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0087onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips 0044engage in bracket 0085. Windshield wipers
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X
Make sure that wiper blade 0043is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield.
Replacing the wiper blades (MAGIC
VISION CONTROL) Moving the wiper blades to a vertical
position
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Set the windshield wiper to the 00AA
position.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to
the hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0
in the ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Remove the SmartKey.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield until you feel them snap into
place.
Removing a wiper blade X
To bring the wiper blade into position
to be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly
with one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow
0043beyond the point of resistance.
The wiper blade engages in the removal
position with an audible click.
X To remove a wiper blade: firmly press
release knob 0044and pull the wiper blade
upwards 0087.
Installing the wiper blades X
Push the new wiper blade in the direction
of arrow 0043onto the wiper arm until
tab 0044engages.
X Push the wiper blade out of the removal
position in the direction of arrow 0087beyond
the point of resistance.
The wiper blade disengages with an audible
click and is freely movable again.
X Make sure that the wiper blade is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield. 148
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Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The windshield wipers
are obstructed Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X
Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on. The windshield wipers
fail completely. The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X
Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on. For a standard wiper
system only: the
windshield washer fluid
from the spray nozzles
no longer hits the
center of the
windshield. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X
Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist
workshop. Windshield wipers
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