2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class MAYBACH display

=Switches the display on/off
?Socket for headphones
Setting the display angle
XPress the CAR button on the remote control.
XPress the :button on the remote control.
XUsing the =Ì buttons on the remote
control, select Displayand confirm by press-
ing 9.
XSelect Tilt Display.
XSelectUpwardorDownward.
The display tilts upward or downward.
Remote control
Overview
:Selects main menus
;Selects the screen for the remote control
=Selector wheel for selecting menus, radio
stations, music tracks and chapters
?Buttons for selecting menus
ADeletes an entry
BSkip-back function, fast forward/rewind,
start/pause, menu selection, radio stations,
music tracks and chapters
CDirect selection of radio stations, music
tracks and chapters using the number key-
pad
DVolume, switches sound on/off (for corded
headphones)
EBack button
FConfirms a selection
GIndicator lamp
HSwitches the screen on/off
iTwo remote controls are supplied for the US
and Canadian markets.
Selecting the screen for the remote con-
trol
You can use the remote control to operate one
of the two rear screens at a time. To do so, you
must switch the remote control to the desired
screen.
XTo select the left-hand screen: turn thumb-
wheel :until " LREAR" appears in the win-
dow.
XTo select the right-hand screen: turn the
thumbwheel until "REAR R" appears in the
window.
XTo select the COMAND screen: turn thumb-
wheel :until "COMAND" appears in the win-
dow.
Please be aware that using the thumbwheel to
select screens may cause unwanted changes to
the screens of your occupants.
Up to four remote controls can be used in the
vehicle at the same time.
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Indicator lamp on the remote control
The color of the indicator lamp shows whether
or notthe entry has been correctly transmitted
every time you press a button. It also shows the
condition of the inserted batteries.
LED dis-
playStatus
Green
(flashes
once)Entr y being transmitted.
The batteries are fine.
Red
(flashes
once)Entr y being transmitted.
The batteries are almost dis-
charged.
Orang e
(flashes
three
times )Entryno tcorrectl ytransmitted.
UnlitThe batteries are discharged.
iThe function of the remote control may be
impaired by other radio-based electronic
devices such as mobile phones or laptops.
Operation via smartphone
:Skip back button for selected rear compart- ment displays
;To select and display active rear compart-
ment displays
=Controller
?Remote control men u bar
ATo skip forward
BTo increasethe volume in the vehicle interior
CTo reduce the volume in the vehicle interior
DTo show the number or alphabetical keypad
ETo skip back
FTo start/pause
You can also operate the Rear Seat Entertain-
ment System usingasmartphone.
In order to be able to use this function, you will
need to download an app from Google Play™
(Android) or the AppStore
®(iOS) and install this
on your smartphone.
Information on connecting and using smart-
phones with the multimedia system can be
found in the app description in Google Play™
(Android) or in the AppStore
®(iOS).
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Cordless headphones
Overview
XTo adjust the headphones: open both sides of the headphones.
XAdjust the headphones by pulling the headphone band in the direction of the arrow.
XTo switch the headphones on/off: press on/off switch;.
XTo adjust the volume: turn volume control=until the desired volume is set.
or
XIf you have connected corded headphones to a rear-compartment screen, you can adjust the
volume using the remote control (Ypage 210).
XTo check the battery condition of charge: check the state of the batteries using indicator
lamp :.
The headphones automatically switch off if they have not received an audio signal for approximately
three minutes. This preserves the batteries.
Indicator lamp on the cordless head-
phones
The color of the indicator lamp shows:
Rwhether the device is switched on or off
Rthe condition of the inserted batteries
LED dis-
playStatus
GreenThe batteries are fine.
RedThe batteries are almost dis-
charged.
Lit continu-
ouslyThe headphones are switched
on and connected to a screen.
LED dis-
playStatus
FlashingThe headphones are searching
for the connection to a screen.
No display
(dark)The headphones are switched
off or the batteries are dis-
charged.
iThe function of the headphones may be
impaired by other radio-based electronic
devices such as mobile phones or laptops.
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The remote control contains two type AAA, 1.5 V
batteries.
XTo open the battery compartment:remove
battery compartment cover =on the back of
the remote control.
XPush catch tab ;down and take off battery
compartment cover =.
XRemove discharged batteries Afrom the
tray.
XInsert the new batteries. Observe the polarity
markings on the batteries and battery com-
partment when doing so.
Left-hand battery: the positive pole (+) must
face upwards.
Right-hand battery: the positive pole (+) must
face downwards.
XTo close the battery compartment: insert
battery compartment cover =starting with
retaining lugs ?into the battery compart-
ment and allow catch tab ;to engage in
place.
Replacing cordless headphone batter-
ies
The battery compartment is located on the left
headphone. The cordless headphones require
two type AAA, 1.5 V batteries.
XTo open the battery compartment: turn
battery compartment cover :counter-
clockwise and remove.
XRemove the discharged batteries from the
tray.
XInsert the new batteries. Observe the polarity
markings on the batteries and battery tray
when doing so.
XTo close the battery compartment: replace
battery housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
If the batteries have been inserted correctly,
the indicator lamp will light up green when the
headphones are switched on.
iThe operating duration of the headphones
with a set of batteries is up to 40 hours.
System settings
General notes
You can adjust all system settings individually
for each screen without affecting the other
screen. To do this, please use the remote con-
trol (
Ypage 210).
Selecting the display language
XSelect Vehicleusing the
9:=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
XPress the :button on the remote control.
A menu appears.
XSelect System Settingsusing
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
You see the System Settings
menu on the
selected rear screen.
XSelect Languageusing the 9: but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
The list of languages appears. A #dot indi-
cates the current setting.
XSelect the language using the 9:but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
The system activates the corresponding lan-
guage.
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Switching the display design
XSelectVehicleusing the
9:=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
XSelect System Settingsusing
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
You see the System Settings
menu on the
selected rear screen.
XSelect Displayusing the 9: buttons
on the remote control and press the 9button
to confirm.
XSelect Day Mode,Night Modeor Automaticusing the 9: buttons and press the 9
button to confirm.
The dot indicates the current setting.
DesignExplanation
Day ModeThe display is set perma-
nently to day design.
Night ModeThe display is set perma-
nently to night design.
AutomaticThe display design
changes depending on
the vehicle instrument
cluster illumination.
Setting the brightness
XSelect Vehicleusing the
9:=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
XSelect System Settingsusing
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
You see the System Settings
menu on the
selected rear screen.
XSelect Displayusing the :9 buttons
on the remote control and press the 9button
to confirm.
XSelect Brightnessusing the 9: but-
tons and press the 9button.
A scale appears.
XAdjust the brightness using the 9:
buttons and press the 9button to confirm.
The brightness bar moves up or down. The
picture becomes lighter or darker in accord-
ance with the scale.
Showing/hiding the picture
XSelect Vehicleusing the
9:=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
XPress button :on the remote control.
A menu appears.
XSelect Display Offusing the
9:=; buttons and press the
9 button to confirm.
XTo display the picture: press the9button.
Adjusting sound settings
You can select the sound settings in the radio,
audio CD/audio DVD/MP3, video DVD and AUX
modes.
XSelect a medium (e.g. CD mode)
(Ypage 221).
XTo show the menu: press the :button on
the remote control.
XSelect Soundusing the :=; but-
tons on the remote control and press the 9
button to confirm.
XSelect sound settings using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button.
XSelect the desired setting using the selector
wheel on the remote control.
XTo exit the menu: press the %button on
the remote control.
Picture settings
Overview
You can select the picture settings in video DVD and AUX mode.
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Adjusting the brightness, contrast and
color
XSwitc h on video DVD mod e(Ypage 223).
XTo showthemenu: press th e9 button on
th e remote control.
XSelectòusing the=;buttons and
press the 9to confirm.
A menu appears.
XSelect Optionsusing the :=;
buttons and press the 9button.
XSelect Video Settingsusing the :
=;buttons and press the 9button.
XSelect Brightness,Contrastor Colorusing the 9: buttons and press the 9
button to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.
XSelect the setting using the 9:but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
Changing the picture format
XSwitch on video DVD mode (Ypage 223).
XTo show the menu: press the9button on
the remote control.
XSelect òusing the =;buttons and
press the 9to confirm.
A menu appears.
XSelect Optionsusing the :=;
buttons and press the 9button.
XSelect Video Settingsusing the :
=;buttons and press the 9button.
The dot in front of the 16:9
or4:3entry indi-
cates the currently selected format.
XSelect the format using the 9:but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
Vehicle settings
You can change the vehicle settings from the
rear compartment.
You can make the following changes:
RExtend seat heating to switch the arm rest
panel heating in the rear compartment on/off
RSeat settings
XTo set vehicle settings: selectVehiclewith
the 9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
You will see a menu with the available vehicle
functions.
XSelect Vehicle SettingsorSeat Set‐tingswith the =; buttons.
XPress the9button on the remote control.
Further information on seat settings
(
Ypage 56).
Further information on panel heating
(
Ypage 52).
iThe panel heating in the rear compartment
is available if the SmartKey in the ignition lock
is in position 1or 2.
Climate control settings via the Rear
Seat Entertainment System
General notes
You can adjust the rear-compartment air condi-
tioning from the rear compartment. To do this,
please use the remote control (
Ypage 210).
Settings in the climate control bar
Overview
You can set the most important climate control
functions such as temperature, airflow, air dis-
tribution and cooling using the climate control
bar. The climate control bar is visible in most
displays.
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Calling up the climate control bar
XPress the/button on the remote control.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XPress the :button on the remote control,
release and press again.
The climate control bar is active.
Setting the temperature
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 219).
XTo select the current temperature on left or
right-hand side: press the =;buttons
on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
The temperature setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
Setting the airflow
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 219).
XTo select J: press the =;buttons
on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
The airflow setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
Setting the air distribution
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 219).
XTo select the current air distribution display
on the left or right, e.g. O: press the
=; buttons on the remote control.
XPress the9button.
The air distribution setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
Adjusting the cooling in the rear com-
partment
You can make the following settings for the rear
compartment climate control with ¿:
RSwitching rear compartment climate control
on and off
RSwitching automatic rear compartment cli-
mate control on and off
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 219).
XTo select¿: press the =;buttons
on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
A menu appears.
XTo select a function: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
To switch the function on Oor off ª: press
the 9button.
Navigation mode
Navigation functions such as the compass can
be used in the rear compartment.
XTo call up Drive Information: press the
Ø button on the remote control.
You will see the current navigation informa-
tion.
XTo call up the compass: press theØ
button on the remote control.
XPress the :button on the remote control.
A menu appears.
XSelect Menuusing the remote control.
XSelectCompassusing the remote control.
An Internet connection is required to use the
online map display (
Ypage 142).
XTo call up the online map display: press the
Ø button on the remote control.
XPress the :button on the remote control.
A menu appears.
XSelect Menuusing the remote control.
XSelectOnline Map Displayusing the
remote control.
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XSelectDiscusing the =; buttons and
press the 9button.
The system plays the disc.
XTo switch on other media: connect the
device with the corresponding port.
The system searches for files on the device
that can be played back, and then plays them.
Selecting a track
Selecting a track by skipping to a track
XTo skip forward or back to a track: press the
= or; button on the remote control.
or
XPress the EorF button.
The skip forward function skips to the next
track.
If the elapsed track time has passed eight
seconds, the function skips back to the begin- ning of the track. If the elapsed time is
shorter, it will skip to the start of the previous
track.
If playback option Random Track List
or
Random Mediumhas been selected, the
tracks will be played in a random order.
Selecting a track via the track list
In CD mode, the track list contains all tracks on
the disc currently playing.
In MP3 mode, the track list shows all tracks in
the currently active folder as well as the folder
structure, allowing you to select any track on the
MP3 CD.
XSelect Searchusing the :=; but-
tons on the remote control and press the 9
button to confirm.
XSelect Current Tracklistusing the
9: buttons and press the 9button.
The track list appears. The #dot indicates
the current track.
XSelect the track using the 9:buttons
and press the 9button to confirm.
Selecting a track via the track number
This function is only available in Media mode.
XPress the hbutton on the remote control.
The track entry display appears.
XExample: track 2 Press number button
2.
XExample: track 12
Press the corresponding number keys in rapid
succession.
XWait for approximately three seconds after
making the entry.
You will hear the track which has been
entered. The corresponding basic menu then
reappears.
iIt is not possible to enter numbers that
exceed the number of tracks on the CD or in
the currently active folder.
Fast forwarding/rewinding
XWith the display/selection window active,
press the =or; button on the remote
control repeatedly until you reach the desired
position.
or
XPress and hold the EorF button until
the desired position is reached.
Selecting a folder
This function is only available in MP3 mode.
XSelect Searchusing the :=; but-
tons on the remote control and press the 9
button to confirm.
XSelect Folderusing the :=;
buttons and press the 9button.
The folder content appears.
XTo switch to the next folder up: press the
= button on the remote control.
The display shows the next folder up.
XSelect the folder with the 9:buttons
and press the 9button to confirm.
You will see the tracks in the folder.
XSelect the track using the 9:buttons
and press the 9button to confirm.
The track is played and the corresponding
folder is now the active folder.
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