2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN display

Setting the brightness of the zones
XCall upVehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select 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.
XPress the controller.
XTo change the brightness value: turn and
press the controller.
XTo select a zone: slide 9and turn the
controller.
You can find further information in the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Setting the color
iOnce a color is set, it is used for all zones.
The brightness of the color used can be set
separately for each zone.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select AmbientLightColor: turn and
press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo select a color: turn the controller. You can find further information in the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Switching the display lighting on/off
This display lighting adjustment function is
only available if the vehicle is not equipped
with the "Ambient lighting" package.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select Ambient Light: Display: turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending
on the previous setting.
iThe brightness can be changed using the
control between the two displays.
You can find further information on the inte-
rior lighting 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. You can
make the following settings for the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature:
RSteering Column
RSteering Column and Seat
ROff
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 62).
XTo select Easy Entry/Exit: turn and
press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
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XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in
the settings display.
XTo exit the menu:press the%button.
Adjusting the seat contour in the lum-
bar 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).
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XTo select Lumbar: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo activate the setting element: press the
controller.
XTo change the setting: slide 4or1
the controller.
The change will be visible in the setting ele-
ment.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Adjusting the shoulder area
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XTo select Shoulders: turn and press the
controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in
the settings display.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Adjusting the driving dynamics
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo select Dynamic Multicontour Seat:
turn and press the controller.
You can select:
R0: Off
R1: Level 1 (weak)
R2: Level 2 (strong)
XTo select the setting: turn the controller.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Seat heating balance
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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).
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XTo selectSeat Heating Balance: turn
and press the controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in
the settings display.
The settings represent the following:
R0— the backrest and seat cushion are
evenly heated according to the setting
selected with the seat heating button.
R1to 3— the heat output to the seat cushion
is reduced one level at a time.
R-1to -3— the heat output to the backrest is
reduced one level at a time.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Massage programs
Overview
You can select the following massage pro-
grams:
RHot Relaxing Massage, Back
Relaxing massage program starting in the
pelvic area, warm pressure points can be
felt, full back massage, stretching the pel-
vic area, ending with gentle soothing move-
ments
RHot Relaxing Massage, Shoulders
Relaxing massage program starting in the
pelvic area, warm pressure points can be
felt, full back massage, stretching the pel-
vic area, ending with gentle soothing move-
ments
RActivating Massage
Activating massage through increasing
twin-waves and then soothing movements
RClassic Massage
Massage with increasing waves, soothing
movements
RMobilizing Massage
Mobilization of the spinal column and the
complete upper body by means of pressure
point mobilizing massage at chest height
RActive Workout
The Active Workout program requires your
active participation. It is suitable for train-
ing your stomach muscles during a traffic
jam, for example, by means of targeted
tensing and relaxing. You can use the pro-
gram to be sporty in the vehicle.
As soon as you feel a pressure point in the backrest cushion, this indicates that you
should press against this point.
-As soon as you feel pressure on your
back, press against it.
-Keep the pressure under your feet even.
Do not wedge yourself against the ped-
als.
-You will feel how your stomach muscles
tense.
-Continue to breathe normally, do not
hold your breath.
-When the pressure in the backrest cush-
ion stops, stop pressing against it and
relax briefly.
Selecting a massage program
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XTo select Massage: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
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XTo select massage programs: turn and
press the controller.
The massage program runs for approx-
imately 15 to 25 minutes, depending on thesetting.
XTo change the massage intensity: turn the
controller to :and press to confirm.
The intensity changes between gentle and
vigorous each time the controller is
pressed.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Resetting all adjustments
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 68).
XSelect a seat (Ypage 68).
XTo select Reset: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo reset: press the controller.
A prompt appears.
XTo select YesorNo: turn and press the con-
troller.
If you select No
the process is canceled.
After selecting Yes
all seat adjustments are
reset to the default values (factory setting).
Climate control settings
Overview
You have the following options for adjusting
climate control settings:
Rusing the climate control bar
Rusing the climate control menu
You can set the most important climate con-
trol functions such as temperature, airflow
and air distribution using the climate control
bar. The climate control bar is visible in most
displays.
You can find all the climate control functions
in the climate control menu. You can use the
climate control bar (
Ypage 71) to switch to
the climate control menu.
Settings in the climate control bar
Overview
You can set the most important climate con-
trol functions directly in the climate control
bar and change them in the climate control
menu.
:Adjusts temperature, airflow and air dis-
tribution, left, as well as displaying the
current setting
;Calls up the climate control menu, dis-
plays the current cooling and climate
mode setting
=Adjusts temperature, airflow and air dis-
tribution, right, as well as displaying the
current setting
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Switching to the climate control bar:
XPress theØbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6, release, then slide 6again,
turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
Calling up the climate control bar
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
climate control bar is activated.
Setting the temperature
XCall up the climate control bar
(
Ypage 72)
XTo select the current temperature on the
left or right: turn and press the controller.
The temperature setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
iYou can also use the climate control menu
(
Ypage 73) to set the temperature.
Setting the airflow
XCall up the climate control bar
(
Ypage 72)
XTo select Jon the left or right: turn and
press the controller.
The airflow setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
iYou can also use the climate control menu
(
Ypage 73) to set the airflow.
Setting the air distribution
XCall up the climate control bar
(
Ypage 72)
XTo select the current air distribution display
on the left or right, e.g. O: turn and
press the controller.
The air distribution setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
iYou can also use the climate control menu
(
Ypage 71) to set the air distribution.
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Settings in the climate menu
Overview
In the climate control menu there are settings
available in the bottom bar and the main area.
Calling up the climate control menu
XSwitch to the climate control bar
(
Ypage 71).
XTo select from climate control bar ;: turn
and press the controller.
The menu for selecting climate control
functions is activated.
XTo select the desired climate control func-
tion: turn and press the controller.
The selected climate control function
appears.
Switching climate control on/off
This setting is made in the bottom bar of the
climate control menu.
XCall up the climate control menu
(
Ypage 73).
XTo switch to the footer: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select OClimate Ctrl On: turn and
press the controller.
The climate control is switched on Oor off
ª depending on the settings.
If the climate control is switched off:
Rthe climate control setting functions are
deactivated.
Rthe blower is switched off.
Rthe air recirculation flaps are closed.
Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
This setting is made in the bottom bar of the
climate control menu.
iActivating the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication facilitates the cooling of the vehicle
interior even with high outside tempera-
tures.
XCall up the climate control menu
(
Ypage 73).
XTo switch to the footer: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select A/C: turn and press the controller.
XSwitch cooling with air dehumidification on
O or off ª.
iThe current status of the cooling function
is displayed in the climate control bar: A/C
ON – activated, A/C OFF – deactivated
(
Ypage 71).
iDeactivating the cooling with air dehu-
midification function reduces fuel con-
sumption.
Switching the synchronization function
on/off
This setting is made in the bottom bar of the
climate control menu.
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When you unlock the vehicle, the driver's seat
and the vehicle interior:
Ris briefly pre-heated
Ris briefly pre-ventilated
XCall up the climate control menu
(
Ypage 73).
XTo selectPre-entryClimateControl
via Key:turn and press the controller.
XTo switch on or off: turn and press the
controller.
Exiting a menu
XPress the %button.
You can find further information on pre-entry
climate control via key in the vehicle Opera-
tor's Manual.
Pre-entry climate control at time of
departure
This function is available for PLUG‑ IN HYBRID
vehicles.
You can climatize the driver's seat and the
vehicle interior in time for the departure time
set.
XCall up the climate control menu
(
Ypage 73).
XTo select Pre-entry Climate Ctrl.
at Departure Time:turn and press the
controller.
A rotary menu appears.
XTo select the desired setting: turn the
controller.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting.
Exiting a menu
XPress the %button.
Child-proof locks
Switching the rear compartment dis-
plays on/off
This function serves to switch the rear-com-
partment displays on/off.
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select Parental Control: turn and
press the controller.
The menu to select the side in the rear
compartment is activated.
XSelect Rear LeftorRear Right.
XTo switch Displayon/off: turn the con-
troller.
Exiting the vehicle settings:
XTo select &: slide 6and press the con-
troller.
Locking/unlocking rear compart-
ment displays
This function serves to lock/unlock the rear-
compartment displays.
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
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XTo selectParental Control: turn and
press the controller.
The menu to select the side in the rear
compartment is activated.
XSelect Rear LeftorRear Right.
XTo select Lockto lock/unlock the rear
compartment displays: slide 9and
press the controller.
The display is locked, a corresponding mes-
sage with &appears on the screen.
Unlock
appears in the display.
Exiting the vehicle settings:
XTo select &: slide 6and press the con-
troller.
iThe volume can still be adjusted if you
have locked the rear compartment display. It can also be switched on/off using the
integrated switch.
360° camera
General notes
The 360° camera surveys the vehicle sur-
roundings and assists you, for example when
parking or at exits with reduced visibility.
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-ble for safe maneuvering and parking. Make
sure that no persons or animals are in the
maneuvering range.
Further information on the 360°camera can
be found in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
Ryour vehicle is equipped with a 360° cam-
era
RCOMAND is switched on
Rthe 360° Camerafunction is switched on
XPress the Øbutton.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSelect 360° Camera.
The 360° camera image appears in split-
screen mode.
You will see the previous view on the display
if, when the function is switched on:
Ryou turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock
Ryou select transmission position P
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
Manually switching the display
XTo select &: slide 6and press the con-
troller.
Automatically switching the display:
XYou can automatically switch the 360 cam- era display using reverse gear (
Ypage 77).
Switching the 360° camera auto-
matic mode on/off
This function activates the 360° camera
when reverse gear is engaged.
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and
press the controller.
XSelect 360° Camera.
XSelectActivation by R gear.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
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