2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class night vision

R
you are driving faster than 6 mph
(10 km/h)
R a wheel spins, ESP ®
intervenes or fails. The
00E5 warning lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
A warning tone sounds. The parking symbol
disappears and the multifunction display
shows the Park Assist Canceled
Park Assist Canceled
message.
When Active Parking Assist is canceled, you
must steer and brake again yourself.
If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle is
braked to a standstill. To drive on, depress the
accelerator again. Rear view camera
General notes Rear view camera
0043is in the trunk lid handle.
Rear view camera 0043is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind
your vehicle with guide lines in the COMAND
display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
i The text of messages shown in the
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of rear
view camera messages in the COMAND
display. Important safety notes 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.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
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 camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 358)
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In
this event, have the camera position and
setting checked at a qualified specialist
workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the
rear view camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the
vehicle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle
rack).
i The rear view camera is protected from
raindrops and dust by means of a flap.
When the rear view camera is activated,
this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
R you have finished the maneuvering
process
R you switch off the engine
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 358). 226
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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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Problems with Night View Assist
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The picture quality of
Night View Assist Plus
has deteriorated. The windshield is fogged up on the inside.
X Fold down camera cover (Y page 359).
X Defrost the windshield (Y page 162). The windshield is iced up.
X
De-ice the windshield (Y page 161). The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield.
X
Replace the wiper blades (Y page 147). The windshield is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a
car wash.
X
Clean the windshield (Y page 357). There is windshield chip damage in the camera's field of vision.
X Replace the windshield. The pedestrian and
animal recognition is
not available. The infrared camera in the radiator grill is dirty.
X
Use a soft cloth and water to clean the infrared camera. Driving Assistance PLUS package
General notes The Active Driving Assistance PLUS package
consists of DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 201),
Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 240) and
Active Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 243).
Active Blind Spot Assist General notes
Active Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor
system, pointed toward the rear of the
vehicle, to monitor the area to the sides of the
vehicle which the driver is unable to see. A
warning display in the exterior mirrors draws
your attention to vehicles detected in the
monitored area. If you then switch on the
corresponding turn signal to change lane, you
will also receive an optical and audible
warning. If a risk of lateral collision is detected, corrective braking may help you
avoid a collision. Active Blind Spot Assist
evaluates the free space in the direction of
travel and to the side before making a course-
correcting brake application. For this, Active
Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors which
are pointed in the direction of travel.
Active Blind Spot Assist supports you from a
speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Important safety notes
Active Blind Spot Assist is only an aid and is
not a substitute for attentive driving.
G
WARNING
Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
R vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placing them in the blind spot area
R vehicles which approach with a large speed
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G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
For further information about ESP ®
, see
(Y page 76).
X Start the engine.
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 Settings
Settings
menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Use 0064 or0063 to select the
Assistance
Assistance submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select
ESP
ESP.
X Press 0076to confirm.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press the0076
button again.
ESP ®
is deactivated if the 00BBwarning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
If the 00E5 warning lamp lights up
continuously, ESP ®
is not available due to a
malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 305).
Observe the information on display messages
(Y page 266). Switching automatic activation of Night
View Assist Plus on/off
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 Settings Settings
menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Use 0064 or0063 to select the
DriveAssist
DriveAssist submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Use 0064 or0063 to select Night View
Night View
Assist
Assist.
X Press 0076to confirm.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press the0076
button again.
If Night View Assist Plus automatic activation
is switched on, the night vision image is
automatically shown in the multifunction
display if an object is detected.
For further information about Night View
Assist Plus (Y page 238).
Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
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 Settings Settings
menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Use 0064 or0063 to select the
DriveAssist
DriveAssist submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select
PRE-SAFE Brake
PRE-SAFE Brake. 260
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Active Parking Assist is unavailable or faulty.
X
Switch off the ignition and restart the engine.
If Active Parking Assist continues to be unavailable (the 005Dsymbol
is not shown in the multifunction display):
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Night View Assist Night View Assist
Currently Currently
Unavailable Unavailable Night View Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
R
the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R the camera in the radiator trim is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
R the outside temperature is too high.
X Clean the windshield.
X Clean the camera in the radiator trim.
If the system has been switched off due to excessive outside
temperatures, the system will switch back on automatically once
it has cooled down.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the
display message disappears.
Night View Assist Plus is operational again. Night View Assist Night View Assist
Inoperative Inoperative Night View Assist Plus is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Spotlight Spotlight
Inoperative Inoperative Night View Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
R
the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R the camera in the radiator trim is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
R the outside temperature is too high.
X Clean the windshield.
X Clean the camera in the radiator trim.
If the system has been switched off due to excessive outside
temperatures, the system will switch back on automatically once
it has cooled down.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the
display message disappears.
Night View Assist Plus is operational again. Display
messages
291On-board computer and displays Z

X
To select the 360°
360°Camera
Camera : turn and press
the controller.
X To select Open Camera Cover
Open Camera Cover: turn and
press the controller.
The cover of the 360° camera opens.
X To clean the 360° camera: clean camera
lens 0043with clean water and a soft cloth.
If you drive at speeds above 20 mph
(30 km/h) or with the SmartKey in position
0 or 1in the ignition lock, the cover of the
360° camera closes automatically.
Cleaning the exhaust pipes !
Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents such as sanitary
cleansers or wheel cleaners.
Impurities combined with the effects of road
grit and corrosive environmental factors may
cause flash rust to form on the surface. You
can restore the original shine of the exhaust
pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in
winter and after washing.
X Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Interior care
Cleaning the display !
For cleaning, do not use any of the
following:
R alcohol-based thinner or gasoline
R abrasive cleaning agents
R commercially-available household
cleaning agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface
when cleaning. This could lead to
irreparable damage to the display. X
Before cleaning the display, make sure that
it is switched off and has cooled down.
X Clean the display surface using a
commercially available microfiber cloth
and TFT/LCD display cleaner.
X Dry the display surface using a dry
microfiber cloth.
Cleaning Night and Day View Assist Cleaning the camera behind the
windshield
!
Never clean the camera lens. When
cleaning the field of vision of the driving
systems, make sure that you do not spray
glass cleaner on the camera lens. If the
camera lens is dirty, visit a qualified
specialist workshop. X
Fold down the camera cover by recess 0043. X
Use a soft cloth to clean the windshield in
front of camera 0044. Care
359Maintenance and care Z