2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class E Mode

Object detection
The rear view camera can detect moving and
stationary objects. If, for example, a
pedestrian or another vehicle is detected,
these objects are marked with bars. The
system is only able to detect and mark
stationary objects when your vehicle is
moving. By contrast, stationary objects will
always be detected and marked.
To ensure that you can use the function, it
must be switched on in COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions). 360° camera (surround view)
General notes The 360° camera is a system consisting of
four cameras.
The system analyzes images from the
following cameras:
R Rear view camera
R Front camera
R Two cameras in the exterior rear view
mirrors
The cameras capture the immediate
surroundings of the vehicle. The system
supports you, e.g. when parking or if vision is
restricted at an exit.
The 360° camera images can be shown in full
screen mode or in seven different split-screen
views on the COMAND display. A split-screen
view also includes a top view of the vehicle.
This view is calculated from the data supplied
by the installed cameras (virtual camera).
The six split-screen views are:
R top view and picture from the rear view
camera (130° viewing angle)
R top view and image from the front camera
(130° viewing angle without displaying the
maximum steering wheel angle)
R top view and enlarged rear view
R top view and enlarged front view R
top view and pictures from the rearward
facing mirror cameras (rear wheel view)
R top view and pictures from the forward
facing mirror cameras (front wheel view)
When the function is active and you shift the
transmission from position Dor Rto N, you
see the view which was active before the
360° view in the COMAND display. The
dynamic guidelines are hidden.
When you change between transmission
positions Dand R, you see the previously
selected front or rear view.
Important safety notes The 360°camera is only an aid and may show
a distorted view of obstacles, show them
incorrectly or not at all. The 360°camera is
not a substitute for attentive driving.
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.
You are always responsible for safety, and
must always pay attention to your
surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This applies to the areas
behind, in front of and beside the vehicle. You
could otherwise endanger yourself and
others.
The 360° camera will not function or will
function in a limited manner:
R
if the doors are open
R if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R if the trunk lid is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the cameras are exposed to very bright
light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if the camera lenses fog up, e.g. when
driving into a heated garage in winter,
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X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that the Activation by R
Activation by R
gear
gear function is selected in COMAND (see
the separate operating instructions).
X To show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display in split-screen mode. You
see the top view of the vehicle and the
image from the rear view camera.
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays Switching between split screen views:
X
To switch to the line with the vehicle icons:
slide the controller 00970052.
X To select a vehicle icon: turn the controller.
Switching to full screen mode:
X Turn and press the controller to select
Fullscreen
Fullscreen.
i The full screen option is only available in
the following views:
R Top view with picture from the rear view
camera
R Top view with picture from the front
camera
Displays in the COMAND display Important safety notes
The camera system may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. Obstacles are not shown by the
system in the following locations:
R under the front and rear bumpers
R very close to the front and rear bumpers
R in close range above the handle on the
trunk lid
R very close to the exterior mirrors
R in the transitional areas between the
various cameras in the virtual top view !
Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the
bottom-most guideline.
Top view with picture from the rear view
camera 0043
Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
0044 Symbol for the split screen setting with
top view and rear view camera image
0087 Guide line for the maximum steering angle
0085 Yellow lane marking tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0083 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
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Top view with picture from the mirror
camera 0043
Symbol for the top view and forward-
facing mirror camera setting
0044 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors (right side
of vehicle)
0087 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors (left side of
vehicle)
i You can also select the mirror camera
setting for the rear-facing view.
Wide-angle function 0043
Symbol for the full screen setting with rear
view camera image
0044 PARKTRONIC warning displays
If the vehicle is equipped with PARKTRONIC
and the function is active ( Ypage 220),
warning displays 0044in the COMAND display
are also active or light up accordingly. PARKTRONIC appears:
R
in split screen view as red or yellow
brackets around the vehicle icon in the top
view, or
R in the full screen view, on the right-hand
side at the bottom as red or yellow brackets
around the vehicle icon
i The full screen display can also be
selected as front view.
Select this view when you are driving out of
an exit and the view of crossing traffic is
restricted, for example.
i To select split-screen view, select the
0038 symbol in the display then confirm
with the COMAND controller.
Exiting 360° camera display mode As soon as your vehicle exceeds a speed of
19 mph (30 km/h) with the function
activated, the function switches off. The view
which was active before the 360° camera
was displayed appears in the COMAND
display. You can also stop the 360° camera
display from split-screen view by selecting
the 0038 symbol in the display and then
confirming with the COMAND controller.
The 360° camera display is also ended if you
select transmission position P. ATTENTION ASSIST
General notes ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
monotonous journeys, such as on highways.
It is active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to
125 mph (200 km/h) range. If
ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical indicators
of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration on the part of the driver, it
suggests taking a break.234
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or
malfunctioned, you may not recognize
function restrictions in systems relevant to
safety. The operating safety of your vehicle
may be impaired. There is a risk of an
accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the multifunction display. You should therefore
make sure your vehicle is operating safely at
all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not
operating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Y
page 33). Displays and operation
Tachometer
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display (Y page 250).
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay. 248
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

Station
0044is displayed with the station
frequency or station name. The memory
position is only displayed along with
station 0044if this has been stored.
X Switch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the
steering wheel to select the Radio
Radio menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
Currently selected station 0044appears in
the multifunction display.
X To open the station list: press0064or
0063 briefly.
X To select a station from the station
list: press 0064or0063 briefly.
X To select a station from the station list
using rapid scrolling: press and briefly
hold the 0064or0063 button.
X To select a waveband or station
memory: press0076briefly.
X Use 0064 or0063 to select the waveband
or station memory.
X Press 0076to confirm.
i To store a station, see the separate
operating instructions.
i SIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a
normal radio.
For more information on satellite radio
operation, see the separate operating
instructions. Media menu
Changing the media source You can change the media source and
playback mode (audio, video or TV) at any
time in the
Media
Media menu.
X Switch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the
steering wheel to select the Media Mediamenu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X To open/close the media sources list:
press 0076briefly.
The list shows the following media sources,
for example:
R Disc (CD/DVD)
R Memory card (SD/SDHC)
R MEDIA REGISTER
R USB storage device
R Bluetooth ®
audio device
Observe the additional information on
supported media and on media mode; see the
separate operating instructions. Menus and submenus
255On-board computer and displays Z

Operating an audio player or audio
media 0043
Media source, e.g. name of current CD
0044 Current title
0087 Name of artist
0085 Name of album
0083 Folder name
Audio data from various audio devices or
media can be played, depending on the
equipment installed in the vehicle.
X Switch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the
steering wheel to select the Media
Media menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X To select audio player or audio media:
briefly press 0076.
X Use 0064 or0063 to select the
corresponding audio player or audio media.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X To open the track list: press0064or
0063 briefly.
X To select next/previous track from the
track list: briefly press 0064or0063.
X To select a track from the track list
using rapid scrolling: press and
hold 0064 or0063 until the desired track
is reached. If you press and hold the
0064or0063
button, the rapid scrolling speed is
increased. Not all audio drives or data
carriers support this function.
If the corresponding track information is
stored on the audio drive or audio media, the
multifunction display may display the
following:
R track number
R track name
R artist
R album
The track information does not appear in
audio AUX mode ( Auxiliary audio mode:
external audio source connected).
Video DVD operation 0043
Current scene
X Switch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the
steering wheel to select the Media
Media menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X To select DVD player or DVD media:
briefly press 0076.
X Use 0064 or0063 to select the
corresponding DVD player or DVD media.
X Press 0076to confirm. 256
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

X
Press the 0064or0063 button to select
No
No orYes
Yes.
X Press 0076to confirm the selection.
If you have selected Yes
Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Daytime Running
Lights
Lights function in the Lights
Lights submenu is
only reset if the vehicle is stationary. AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays 0043
Digital speedometer
0044 Gear indicator
0087 Upshift indicator
0085 Transmission fluid temperature
0083 Engine oil temperature
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the
steering wheel to select the AMG
AMG menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
Upshift indicator UP
UP0087indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicator UP UP0087fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡
(80 †), the symbol in oil temperature display
0083 is shown in blue. Avoid driving at full
engine output during this time. If the transmission fluid temperature is below
122 ‡ (50 †), the symbol in oil temperature
display 0085is shown in blue. Avoid driving at
full engine output during this time.
SETUP 0043
Drive program (C C/SS/MM)
0044 ESP ®
mode (ON ON/OFFOFF)
0087 Suspension tuning (SPORT SPORT/COMFORT COMFORT)
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the
steering wheel to select the AMG
AMGmenu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Press the 0064or0063 button repeatedly
until SETUP is displayed. 264
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Engine
Warning/
indicator
lamp 0051 0051
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050 Solutions 00B9
0051
The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
R in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system (for vehicles with gasoline engines)
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be in
emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop.
i In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. This is due to
the legal requirements in effect in these states. If in doubt, check whether
such legal regulations apply in the state in which you are currently driving. 00B6
0051
The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00B6
0051
The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
In addition, the 00B9Check Engine warning lamp may light up.
The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly
or the fuel system is leaking.
X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist workshop.308
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays