2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class MAYBACH light

:Switches the multimedia system on/off
;Adjusts the volume or mutes
=Touchpad
?Back button
ASeat adjustment button
BNavigation button
CRadio button
DMedia button
ETelephone, address book and Internet button
FVehicle and system settings button
GController
The image shows the equipment with touchpad.
Back button
You can use the %button to exit a menu or to
call up the basic display of the current operating
mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo call up the basic display: press the%
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the basic
display of the current operating mode.
Telephone keypad
The telephone keypad is touch-sensitive: as
soon as one or several of the keys are gently
touched, the telephone keypad is shown in the multimedia system's display. The key being
touched is highlighted.
The multimedia system can be equipped with a
touchpad instead of a telephone keypad.
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned
Rslid left or right1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held
Overview23
Overview and operation

Confirming a selection
Do not press your finger too hard on the touch-
pad. This could cause malfunctions.
XUse one finger to press the touch-sensitive
surface until you reach the pressure point.
A menu, an option or an application is started.
Calling up quick access for audio and
telephone
XUse two fingers to touch the lower part of the
touch-sensitive surface.
XSwipe your fingers up.
Quick access is displayed.
Further information on quick access:
Rfor audio (Ypage 32)
Rfor telephone (Ypage 32)
Hiding the quick access for audio and
telephone
XUse two fingers to touch the touch-sensitive
surface.
XSwipe your fingers down.
Quick access is hidden.
Operating the control for vehicle and
sound settings
XTouch the touch-sensitive surface with two
fingers, spaced slightly apart.
XTurn both fingers clockwise.
The control setting is increased.
or
XTurn both fingers counter-clockwise.
The control setting is decreased.
Touchpad29
Overview and operation

Moving the map
XUse one finger to press the touch-sensitive
surface until you reach the pressure point.
The crosshair is shown.
XTouch the touch-sensitive surface again with
one finger.
XSwipe your finger in any direction.
The map is moved is the direction of move-
ment.
Zooming in on the map
XTouch the touch-sensitive surface with two
fingers, spaced slightly apart.
XGlide your fingers away from each other.
The map scale is magnified.
Zooming out of the map
XTouch the touch-sensitive surface with two
fingers, spaced far apart.
XGlide your fingers towards each other.
The map scale is reduced.
Handwriting recognition
Handwriting recognition overview
You can use handwriting recognition for text,
numbers or characters in any input line.
:Active input line
;Inserts a space (Ypage 31)
=Illustration of the touch-sensitive surface
?Deletes characters (Ypage 31)
If the character that you have entered can be
interpreted in different ways, these options are
displayed. More information on the character
suggestions (
Ypage 31).
You can additionally switch the handwriting rec-
ognition read-aloud function on and off.
30Touchpad
Overview and operation

Moving the cursor within the input line
XPress the touchpad.
A symbol is shown.
XTo selectp: glide your finger to the left or
right and press.
XTo move the cursor: glide to the left or right.
Changing the input language for hand-
writing recognition
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or
characters has been selected.
XPress the touchpad.
A symbol is shown.
XTo select B: glide your finger to the left or
right and press.
The list of available input languages appears.
XTo select a language: swipe up or down and
press.
The input language for handwriting recogni-
tion has been changed.
Searching in lists
The phone book search is used as an example.
You determine the first letter of the contact you
are looking for with the first character you enter.
XDraw a letter on the touchpad surface.
The first contact with the selected first char-
acter is highlighted in the phone book.
Further information on handwriting recogni-
tion on the touchpad (
Ypage 30).
XDraw additional letters on the touchpad sur-
face one after another.
XTo complete the search and return to the
phone book: press the touchpad.
Switching between the controller and
the touchpad as input device
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or
characters has been selected.
XTo switch from character entry using the
controller to handwriting recognition on
the touchpad: use one finger to press the
touchpad.
Handwriting recognition on the touchpad is
active.
XTo switch from handwriting recognition
on the touchpad to character entry using
the controller: press the controller.
Character entry using the controller is active.
Quick access for audio and telephone
Changing the station/music track
Depending on the audio source that is currently
activated, you can use this function to select the
next station or music track.
XCall up quick access (Ypage 29).
The current audio source is displayed.
XTo select the previous or next station or music
track: swipe to the left or right.
The selected station or music track is played.
Sending DTMF tones
The function is not supported by all mobile
phones (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
XCall up quick access during a call (Ypage 29).
XTo select characters: glide your finger to the
left or right and press.
Every character selected will be transmitted
immediately.
32Touchpad
Overview and operation

iAlternatively, you can also delete the entry
using the telephone keypad.
XTo switch to keyword search: slide6and
turn the controller, then press it after select-
ing =(
Ypage 75).
XTo confirm an entry: slide6and turn the
controller, then press it after selecting ¬.
or
XSlide 5the controller repeatedly until the
character bar disappears.
The location selection list appears. The selec-
ted entry is highlighted.
:Cursor
;Entry line
The example shows the character entry when
you save a destination as a navigable contact in
the address book (
Ypage 73).
XTo select an input line: slide6and turn
the controller, then press it after selecting 4
or 5.
or
XSlide 5the controller repeatedly until the
character bar disappears.
XTurn and press the controller.
XTo move the cursor: select the input line.
XSlide6and turn the controller, then press it
after selecting 2or3.
XTo change the character bar language:
slide 6and turn the controller, then press it
after selecting B.
A menu appears.
XTo select the language: turn and press the
controller.
The character set for the selected language is set.
Functions in the character bar
RÄ
Switches between digits and symbols
R*
Switches the character bar to uppercase/
lowercase letters
RB
Changes the country setting for the character
bar
R
Deletes a character/an entry
Rè
Switches to keyword search (
Ypage 75)
R45
Selects the input line
R23
Moves the cursor within the input line
R¬
Confirms an entry
R&
Cancels input
Entering characters using the tele-
phone keypad
If your vehicle is equipped with a telephone key- pad, you can also use this to enter characters.
XFor example, to enter the letter I: press the
n number key briefly three times in suc-
cession.
As soon as you touch the number key, the
number is highlighted in the additional display
area.
The character appears at the bottom of the
display the first time the key is pressed and
shows all the available characters. It switches
36Character entry (navigation)
Overview and operation

to the next character each time the key is
pressed.
XWait until the character display goes out.
The selected character is entered in the input
line.
XTo delete the character: press the$
button.
XTo delete an entire entry: press and hold the
$ button until the entire entry is deleted.
Entering characters using the touch-
pad
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchpad, you
can also use this to enter characters
(
Ypage 28). Character entry is supported by a
handwriting recognition function.
An example is the address entry (
Ypage 72).
XWith one finger, draw the desired character,
e.g. the letter B, on the touch-sensitive sur-
face.
In the list (e.g. City), the first entry that starts
with the letter entered is highlighted. You can
draw the next character on the touch-sensitive
surface.
If the character that you have entered can be
interpreted in different ways, these options are
displayed.
XTo select a character suggestion: turn the
controller.
The selected character is used for the list dis-
play instead of the automatically recognized
character. Character entry can be continued.
XTo delete a character: touch the touch-sen-
sitive surface with your finger and glide your
finger to the left.
The character last entered is deleted.
XTo complete the entry and switch to the
list: press the touchpad.
Favorites
Overview of favorites
:To add a new favorite (Ypage 38)
;To rename a selected favorite
(Ypage 38)
=To move a selected favorite (Ypage 38)
?To delete a selected favorite (Ypage 38)
Displaying the favorites overview:
XPress the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6the control-
ler.
You can manage a total of 20 favorites.
Further information on how to select and display
a favorite (
Ypage 37).
Displaying and selecting favorites
XPress the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo select a favorite: turn the controller.
XTo call up a favorite: press the controller.
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Overview and operation

Your multimediasystem equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at the time of going
to press. Country-specifi cdifferences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems andfunc-
tions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshop s in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment 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 this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating mobile communications equipment in
th e vehicle.
Display settings
Setting the brightness
The brightness detected by the display light sen-
sor affects th e setting options forthis function .
XPress theØbutton.
or
XPress Vehicl ein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to th e menu bar: slide 6thecon-
troller.
XTo select SystemSettings:turn an dpress
th econtroller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Display:turn an dpress th econ-
troller.
A menu appears.
XSelect Brightness.
A contro l appears.
XSelect the desired brightness.
iThe display brightness can be adjusted indi-
vidually for thetw o multimedia system dis-
plays at night using thecontroller.
Display design
The multimedia system display features an opti-
mized design for daytime and night-time opera-
tion. You can set the design by manually select-
ing day or night design or opt for an automatic
setting .
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehicl ein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to th e menu bar: slide 6thecon-
troller.
XTo select System Settings:turn an dpress
th econtroller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Display:turn an dpress th econ-
troller.
A menu appears.
XSelect DayMode,Nigh tModeor Auto.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
DesignExplanation
DayModeThe display is set perma-
nently to day design.
Nigh tModeThe display is set perma-
nently to night design.
AutoThe multimedia system
evaluates the data of the
light sensor an d automat-
ically switches over the
display design.
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System settings
Z

XSelectAdditional Display Area.
A menu appears.
XTo select the desired display element: turn
and press the controller.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
Switching the display on/off
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller.
XTo select Display Off: turn and press the
controller.
The display goes out.
XTo switch the display on again: press the
controller.
Time settings
General information
The multimedia system can automatically set
the time and date.
The following navigation system functions
require the time, time zone and summer/stand-
ard time to be set correctly in order to work
properly:
Rroute guidance on routes with time-depend-
ent traffic guidance
Rcalculation of expected time of arrival
Switching automatic time on and off
The Automatic Time Settingsfunction is
used to activate or deactivate the automatic
setting of the time and date. This function is
activated when the vehicle leaves the factory.
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Time: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo switch AutomaticTimeSettingsonO
or off ª: turn and press the controller.
Setting the time zone
To set the time zone, the Automatic TimeSettingsfunction must be activated
(Ypage 41).
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Time: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Time Zone:: turn and press the
controller.
A list of countries appears. The #dot indi-
cates the current setting.
XSelect the country you are currently in by
turning and pressing the controller.
The country is accepted. A time zone list may
also be displayed, depending on the country
selected.
XTo select the desired time zone: turn and
press the controller.
The time zone is accepted.
A list of available options for setting summer
time appears (
Ypage 41).
Setting summer and standard time
Using the Daylight Saving Timefunction,
you can set the automatic changeover to sum-
mer time or switch the summer time settings on and off. The changeover to summer time advan-
ces the time by one hour.
The Daylight
SavingTimefunction or Auto‐maticoption is not available in all countries.
XPress theØbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
Time settings41
System settings
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