2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN Esp off

time Running Lightsfunction must be
switched on via the on-board computer
(
Ypage 274).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the TorL position, the manual
settings take precedence over the daytime run-
ning lamps.
à is the favored light switch setting. The light
setting is automatically selected according to
the brightness of the ambient light (exception:
poor visibility due to weather conditions such as
fog, snow or spray):
RSmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock: the
parking lamps are switched on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
RWith the engine running: if you have switched
on the DaytimeRunningLightsfunction in
the on-board computer, the daytime running
lamps or the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off automati-
cally depending on the brightness of the ambi- ent light.
XTo switch on the automatic headlamps:
turn the light switch to the Ãposition.
Low-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is
dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on
and the light switch is set to the Lposition.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog.
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi- tion 2or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to the Lposition.
The green Lindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
!If the battery charge is very low, the parking
lamps or standing lamps are automatically
switched off to enable the next engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and suffi-
ciently lit according to legal standards. Avoid
using the parking lamps Tover a period of
several hours. If possible, switch on the right-
hand X or left-hand Wstanding lamp.
XTo switch on: turn the light switch to the
T position.
The green Tindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
XTo switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or
it should be in position 0.
XTurn the light switch to the W(left-hand
side of the vehicle) or X((right-hand side
of the vehicle) position.
Combination switch
Turn signal
:High-beam headlamps
;Turn signal, right
=High-beam flasher
?Turn signal, left
XTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction of
arrow ;or?.
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Lights and windshield wipers
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High-beam headlamps
XTo activate manually:turn the SmartKey in
the ignition lock to position 2or start the
engine.
XVehicles without Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus: turn the light switch to position Lor
Ã.
XVehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus:
turn the light switch to the Lposition.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark and
the engine is running.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
XTo switch off: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus: if Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is acti-
vated, it automatically controls activation and
deactivation of the high-beam headlamps
(
Ypage 133).
High-beam flasher
XTo switch on: turn the SmartKey in the igni-
tion lock to position 1or 2, or start the engine.
XPull the combination switch in the direction of
arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch, only
the turn signal lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle will flash.
XTo switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch
on if:
Ran air bag is deployed or
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed
of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better visi-
bility in tight bends, for example. It can only be
activated when the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
Active:
Rif you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
Rif you are driving at speeds between 25 mph
(40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h) and turn
the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after no
more than three minutes.
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Lights and windshield wipers

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Gene ral notes
Wit hAdaptive Highbea mAssis tPlus, you can
automatically switch between low-beam ,partial
high-beam and high-beam headlamps.
Partial high-beam is afor mof illumination
whereby th ehigh-beam is directe dpast other
road users. Other road user sare kept out of th e
high-beam. This prevents glare. When there is a
vehicl ein front, for example, th ehigh-beam
headlamp silluminate th eareas to it sright and
left, and th evehicl ein fron tis illuminate dby th e
low-beam headlamps.
The system automatically adapt sth elow-beam
headlamp range depending on th edistanc eto
th eother vehicle. Once th esystem no longer
detects any other vehicles, it reactivates th e
high-beam headlamps.
If th ehigh-beam or partial high-beam are caus -
ing to omuc hreflection from traffic signs, th e
lights are automatically dimmed and glar efor
th edriver caused by th ereflection sis thus avoi -
ded.
The system' soptical sensor is locate dbehind
th ewindshield near th eoverhead control panel.
Import ant safety notes
GWARNIN G
Adaptive Highbea mAssis tPlus does no trec -
ogniz eroad users:
Rwho hav eno lights ,e.g. pedestrian s
Rwho havepoor lighting ,e.g. cyclist s
Rwhoselighting is blocked, e.g. by abarrier
In ver yrar ecases, Adaptive Highbea mAssis t
Plus may no trecogniz eroad user swho do
hav elights ,or may recogniz ethem to olate. In
this or similar situations, th eautomatic high -
beam headlamp swill no tbe deactivated or
will be activated regardless .There is aris kof
an accident.
Always carefully observ eth etraffic condition s
and switch off th ehigh-beam headlamp sin
goo dtime.
Adaptive Highbea mAssis tPlus canno ttak eint o
accoun troad ,weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbea mAssis tPlus is only an aid.
You are responsibl efor adjusting th evehicle's
lighting to th eprevailing light, visibilit yand traf-
fic conditions.
In particular, th edetection of obstacles can be
restricted if there is:
Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to fog ,heav yrain or
snow
Rdir ton th esensor sor th esensor sare
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
PLUS on/off
:High-beam headlamp s
;Turn signal, right
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=High-beam flasher
?Turn signal, left
XTo switch on:turn the light switch to Ã.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction
display lights up if it is dark and the light sen-
sor activates the low-beam headlamps.
At speeds above approx. 16 mph
(25 km/h): the headlamp range is set auto-
matically depending on the distance between
the vehicle and other road users.
At speeds above approx. 19 mph
(30 km/h):
RIf no other road users are detected, the
high-beam headlamps are automatically
switched on.
RIf other road users are detected, the partial
high-beam headlamps are automatically
switched on.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster also lights up.
At speeds below approx. 16 mph
(25 km/h) or when there is sufficient
street lighting:
RThe partial high-beam headlamps are
switched off automatically.
RThe high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. The _indicator lamp in
the multifunction display remains lit.
XTo switch off: move the combination switch
back to its normal position or move the light
switch to another position.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction
display 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
:p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
;| Switches the automatic interior light-
ing control on/off
=c Switches the front interior lighting on/
off
?u Switches the rear compartment inte-
rior lighting on/off
Ap Switches the right-hand front reading
lamp on/off
Control panel in the grab handle (rear
compartment)
XTo switch on the corresponding side of
the vehicle: press button ;.
Reading lamp :and the make-up lamp light
up.
XTo switch off: press button;.
Press once: the make-up lamp goes out.
Press twice: reading lamp :goes out.
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Lights and windshield wipers

XTo switch on both sides of the vehicle:
press button=.
Reading lamp :and the make-up lamp light
up.
XTo switch off: press button=.
Reading lamp :and 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
except when the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
The color, brightness, zone and display lighting
for the ambient lighting are set using the multi-
media system (see the separate operating
instructions).
The interior lighting control can be operated
using the front overhead control panel.
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on or off: press the|button.
When the automatic interior lighting control is
activated, the button is flush with the over-
head control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches on if
you:
Runlock the vehicle
Ropen a door
Rremove 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 via the multimedia system (see the separate oper-
ating instructions).
Manual interior lighting control
XTo switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the cbutton.
XTo switch the rear compartment interior
lighting on/off: press theubutton.
XTo switch the reading lamp on/off: press
the p button.
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
XTo switch off the crash-responsive emer-
gency lighting: press the hazard warning
lamp button.
or
XLock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey.
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 func-
tion 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 col-
lected 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 resi-
dues 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 inadver-
tently. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield.
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Front control panel
XTurn theSmartKey to position 0in th eignition
loc kor remove it (Ypage 162).
XTo activate: press the! orÁ rocker
switch up or down .
The indicator lamp in th e! orÁ rocke r
switch lights up.
The blowe rwill run at alow spee dregardless of
th eairflow setting .
If you activat eth eresidual heat function at high
temperatures ,only th eventilation will be acti-
vated. The blowe rrun sat medium speed.
XTo deactivate: press the! orÁ
rocke rswitch up or down .
The indicator lamp in th e! orÁ rocke r
switch goes out .
Rear control panel
XTurn theSmartKey to position 0in th eignition
loc kor remove it (Ypage 162).
The RESTdisplay appear son th erear com-
partmen tdisplay.
XTo activate: press rockerswitch Lup or
down (Ypage 141).
The indicator lamp in rocke rswitch Llights
up.
XTo deactivate: press rockerswitch Lup or
down (Ypage 141).
The indicator lamp in rocke rswitch Lgoes
out .RES Tgoes out on th erear compartmen t
display.
iIf you do no tactivat eth eresidual heat func-
tion ,RES Tgoes out automatically after fiv e
minute son th erear compartmen tdisplay.
Residual heat is deactivated automatically:
Rafter approximately 30 minute sif the residual
heat function is activated in the front or rear
compartment
Rafter approximately 15 minutes if the residual
heat function is activated in the front and rear
compartments
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rif the battery voltage drops
Perfume atomizer
Operating the perfume atomizer
GWARNING
If children open the vial, they could drink the
perfume or it could come into contact with
their eyes. There is a risk of injury. Do not
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
If the perfume liquid has been drunk, consult
a doctor. If perfume comes into contact with
your eyes or skin, rinse the eyes with clean
water. If you continue to experience difficul-
ties, consult a doctor.
HEnvironmental note
Full vials must not be dis-
posed of with household
waste. They must be collec-
ted separately and recycled
to protect the environment.
Dispose of full vials in an
environmentally responsible
manner and take them to a
harmful substance collec-
tion point.
:Vial lid
;Vial
The perfume atomizer helps to improve driving
comfort.
Via the multimedia system you can:
Rswitch the perfume atomizer on or off
Rregulate the perfume intensity (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions)
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Climate control
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GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
Roverheat and cause a fire
Rlose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
!Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid high
engine speeds and driving at full throttle until
the engine has reached its operating temper-
ature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
!Mercedes-AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the max-
imum engine speed is restricted in order to
protect the engine. To protect the engine and
maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driv-
ing at full throttle when the engine is cold.
Observe the important safety notes for PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles (
Ypage 42).
SmartKey positions
SmartKey
gTo remove the SmartKey
1Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windshield wipers
2Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3To start the engine
The SmartKey can be turned in the ignition lock
even if it is not the correct SmartKey for the
vehicle. The ignition is not switched on. The
engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button
General notes
All vehicles are equipped with a removable
Start/Stop button.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock and the Smartkey must be in the
vehicle.
When you insert the Start/Stop button into the
ignition lock, the system needs approximately
two seconds recognition time. You can then use
the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in
succession corresponds to the different key
positions in the ignition lock. This is only the
case if you are not depressing the brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the Smart-
Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example, when
starting the engine.
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To start the vehicle without actively using the
Smartkey:
Rthe Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock.
Rthe Smartkey must be in the vehicle.
Rthe vehicle must not be locked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 80).
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart-
Key.
Do not keep the SmartKey in the temperature-
controlled cup holder (
Ypage 332). Otherwise,
the key will not be detected, e.g. when starting
the engine with the Start/Stop button.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey's
remote control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a
short time:
Ryou will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button.
Ryou will not be able to start the engine with the
Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again.
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the button
on the front door (
Ypage 86), you can continue
to start the engine with the Start/Stop button.
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds. This function
operates independently of the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button
:Start/Stop button
;Ignition lock As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. Further information on situations where an
indicator lamp either fails to go out after starting
the engine or lights up while driving
(
Ypage 315).
If Start/Stop button :has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the SmartKey
being removed from the ignition.
XTo switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button :once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now activate the windshield wipers, for example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and
Ryou press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position
XTo switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop
button :twice.
The ignition is switched on.
The ignition is switched off again if:
Ryou do not start the engine within 15 minutes
when in this position
Ryou press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position.
The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and
Ryou press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal
using the Smartkey.
It is only possible to switch between Start/Stop button mode and Smartkey operation when the
transmission is in position P.
XRemove Start/Stop button :from ignition
lock ;.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock when you leave the
vehicle. You should, however, always take the
Smartkey with you when leaving the vehicle. As long as the Smartkey is in the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
Rthe electrically powered equipment can be
operated
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