2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN lights

=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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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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For this reason, you should always switch off
the windshield wipers in dry weather.
1$Windshield wiper off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set
to low sensitivity)
3Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe/î to wipe the wind-
shield using washer fluid
XSwitch on the power supply with the Start/
Stop button or the SmartKey (Ypage 162).
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically according
to the intensity of the rain. In the Åposition,
the rain sensor is more sensitive than in
the Ä position, causing the windshield wip-
ers to wipe more frequently.
Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: the
washer fluid is fed through the wiper blades and
when wiping with washer fluid îthe washer
fluid is emitted directly from the blades.
Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: if you
push and hold the combination switch beyond
the point of resistance in the direction of arrow
B, the manual wash program is activated. If you briefly push and hold the combination switch
beyond the point of resistance in the direction of
arrow B, the automatic wash program is acti-
vated.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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 wind-
shield.
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 spe-
cialist workshop.
!Always position the windshield wiper arms
vertically before folding them away from the
windshield. By doing so, you will avoid dam-
age to the hood.
Replacing the wiper blades (standard
windshield wipers)
Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XSet the windshield wiper to the °position.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XAs soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the
hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 162).
XRemove the SmartKey.
XFold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place.
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On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove your foot from the brake pedal.
XSet the windshield wipers to position°.
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper starts.
XWhen the wiper arms have reached the verti-
cal position, press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until the windshield wipers stop.
XFold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place.
Removing the wiper blades
XPress both release clips ;.
XFold wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow =away from wiper arm ?.
XRemove wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow A.
Installing the wiper blades
XPosition the new wiper blade :with
recess Bon lug A.
XFold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ;engage in bracket ?.
XMake sure that wiper blade :is seated cor-
rectly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
Replacing the wiper blades (MAGIC
VISION CONTROL)
Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XSet the windshield wiper to position °on
the combination switch.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XAs soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the
hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 162).
XRemove the SmartKey.
XFold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove your foot from the brake pedal.
XSet the windshield wiper to the °position.
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper starts.
XWhen the wiper arms have reached the verti-
cal position, press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until the windshield wiper stops.
XFold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place.
Removing a wiper blade
XTo bring the wiper blade into position to
be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly with
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one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper
blade in the direction of arrow:beyond the
point of resistance.
The wiper blade engages in the removal posi-
tion with an audible click.
XTo remove a wiper blade: firmly press
release knob ;and pull the wiper blade
upwards =.
Installing the wiper blades
XPush the new wiper blade in the direction of
arrow:onto the wiper arm until tab ;
engages.
XPush the wiper blade out of the removal posi- tion in the direction of arrow =beyond the
point of resistance.
The wiper blade disengages with an audible
click and is freely movable again.
XMake sure that the wiper blade is seated cor-
rectly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
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Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The windshield wipers
are jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper
movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
XSwitch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The wiper motor has been deactivated.
XSwitch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.
For a standard wiper sys-
tem only: the windshield
washer fluid from the
spray nozzles no longer
hits the center of the
windshield.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Notes on using automatic climate
control
Climate control system
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use climate control
optimally.
RActivate climate control using the Ã
rocker switch. The indicator lamp in the Ã
rocker switch lights up.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in
a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in
air-recirculation mode.
RUse the residual heat function if you want to
heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the
ignition is switched off. The residual heat
function can only be activated or deactivated
with the ignition switched off. The residual
heat function is switched off when the ignition
is switched on.
If you are controlling the rear-compartment cli-
mate control using the front control panel, note
the following:
RIf you set rear-compartment climate control
using the front control panel, the Ysym-
bol appears in the rear-compartment control
panel display.
RIf the rear-compartment climate control is set
using the front control panel, it cannot be set
at the same time using the rear control panel. After completing the settings for the rear-
compartment climate control using the front
control panel, wait five seconds. You will then
be able to control the rear climate control
using the rear control panel.
RAfter selecting the rear compartment set-
tings, the front climate control can be con-
trolled automatically again via the multimedia
system after five seconds.
Alternatively, you can select "Cancel rear
compartment" in the multimedia system air-
conditioning function bar.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control output,
you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (
Ypage 167).
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could fog up. Therefore, switch off
climate control only briefly
Switch on climate control primarily using the
à rocker switch (
Ypage 147).
Activating/deactivating front climate
control using the front control panel
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XTo activate: press thetor! rocker
switch up or down.
The climate control menu opens.
XActivate climate control via the air-condition-
ing setting bar in the multimedia system (see
the separate operating instructions).
XTo deactivate: press thetor!
rocker switch up or down.
The climate control menu opens.
XActivate climate control via the air-condition-
ing setting bar in the multimedia system (see
the separate operating instructions).
Activating/deactivating rear-compart-
ment climate control using the front
control panel
Observe the notes on controlling the rear-com-
partment climate control using the front control
panel (
Ypage 145).
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Climate control

XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XTo activate: press thetor! rocker
switch up or down.
The climate control menu opens.
XSelect "Rear adjustment" in the air-condition-
ing setting bar (see the separate operating
instructions).
You can control the rear-compartment cli-
mate control using the front control panel or
via the multimedia system.
XActivate rear-compartment climate control
via the air-conditioning setting bar.
XTo deactivate: press thetor!
rocker switch up or down.
The climate control menu opens.
XSelect "Rear adjustment" in the air-condition- ing setting bar (see the separate operating
instructions).
XDeactivate rear-compartment climate control
via the air-conditioning setting bar.
Activating/deactivating rear-compart-
ment climate control using the rear con-
trol panel
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XTo activate: press rocker switch Lup or
down (Ypage 141).
The indicator lamp in rocker switch Lgoes
out. All settings are displayed in full in the
rear-compartment display.
XTo deactivate: press rocker switch Lup or
down (Ypage 141).
The indicator lamp in rocker switch Llights
up. OFF is displayed in the rear-compartment
display.
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
General notes
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumid-
ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Therefore, deactivate the cooling
with air-dehumidification function only briefly. For vehicles with a combustion engine, the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" function is
available when the engine is running. For hybrid
vehicles, the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is also available via the electric refrig-
erant compressor when the engine is not run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
Switching on/off
XTo activate: press theÁrocker switch up
or down.
The indicator lamp above the rocker switch
lights up.
or
XActivate the "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function via the multimedia system (see
the separate operating instructions).
XTo deactivate: press theÁrocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp above the rocker switch
goes out.
or
XDeactivate the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation" function via the multimedia system
(see the separate operating instructions).
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Climate control