2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class MAYBACH remote control

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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Selecting the screen for the head-
phones
XSet switch:toL(left-hand screen) or R
(right-hand screen).
Connecting additional headphones
Up to two cordless headphones can be used at
the same time for each screen.
You can also connect one additional set of cor-
ded headphones to each of the two rear-com-
partment screens (
Ypage 209). The socket is
designed for headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo
jack plug and an impedance of 32 ohms.
Replacing batteries
Notes
GWARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatalinjury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separatelyand recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
Batteries are required for the remote control
and for the two sets of cordless headphones.
The batteries can be replaced.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of discharged batteries in an envi-
ronmentally responsible manner.
Replacing the batteries of the remote
control
:Battery compartment
;Catch tab
=Battery compartment cover
?Retaining lugs
ABatteries
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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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Online and Internet functions
Setting up an Internet connection (Ypage 143).
Using Internet functions:
XPress button ®on the remote control.
A menu appears.
XSelect the online/Internet function required.
Calling up the Internet functions menu:
XPress the %button on the remote control
while using the Internet function.
Exiting the Internet functions:
XPress the %button on the remote control.
A menu appears.
XSelect the Üsymbol in the menu and press
the 9button on the remote control to con-
firm.
or
XSelect another function (e.g. Media or Radio).
Radio mode
XTo switch on: press the$button on the
remote control.
Radio mode starts.
Further information on radio mode
(
Ypage 154).
Media mode
Activating media mode
There are several ways to activate media sour-
ces using the multimedia system.
The relevant sections of the Operator's Manual
describe the simplest way to activate a media
source.
This section describes all options for activating
media sources.
Starting media playback using the
button
XPress the Õbutton on the remote control.
The last media source you have set is dis-
played. If playable music files are found, they will be
played by the multimedia system.
XTo show the menu: press the
Õbutton on
the remote control.
XTo select the media source: turn the selector
wheel on the remote control.
or
XPress the =; buttons on the remote
control.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
XPress the 9button on the remote control.
If the disc contains music or video files, these
will be played. The corresponding basic menu
will be shown.
Starting media playback using the
main function bar
XTo show the menu: press the 9button on
the remote control.
XSelect Mediausing the =; buttons on
the remote control and press the 9button.
XTo select the media source: turn the selector
wheel on the remote control.
or
XPress the =; buttons on the remote
control.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
XPress the 9button on the remote control.
If the disc contains music or video files, these
will be played. The corresponding basic menu
will be shown.
Starting media using the device list
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