2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class MAYBACH seats

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 15
Operating safety .................................... 15
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 16
Information on copyright ...................... .18
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 18
Overview and operation .....................19
Overview ................................................ 19
Basic functions ...................................... 24
SPLITVIEW ............................................ .25
Touchpad ............................................... 28
Rear Seat Entertainment System ........... 33
Character entry (telephony) .................. .34
Character entry (navigation) .................. 35
Favorites ................................................ 37
System settings .................................. 39
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 39
Important safety notes .......................... 39
Display settings .................................... .39
Time settings ......................................... 41
Text reader settings .............................. .43
Voice Control System settings ............... 43
Wi-Fi ...................................................... 43
Remote control ...................................... 45
Bluetooth
®settings ............................... 45
Automatic volume adjustment ............... 46
Setting the system language ................ .46
Assigning a favorites button .................. 46
Importing/exporting data ...................... 48
Reset function ....................................... 49
Vehicle functions ................................ 51
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 51
Important safety notes .......................... 51
Vehicle settings .................................... .51
Seats ..................................................... 56
Climate control settings ........................ 59
Child-proof locks ................................... 63
360° camera ......................................... 64
Rear view camera .................................. 65
Navigation ........................................... 66
Your multimedia system equipment ...... 66
Introduction ........................................... 66
Basic settings ........................................ 69
Destination entry ................................... 71
Personal POIs and routes ...................... 83
Route guidance ...................................... 86
Real-time traffic reports ......................... 96
Storing destinations ............................... 99
Map functions ...................................... 101
Navigation functions ............................ 109
Problems with the navigation system .. 110
Telephone .......................................... 112
Your multimedia system equipment .... 112
Important safety notes ........................ 112
General notes ...................................... 112
Telephone menu .................................. 113
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile
phone .................................................. 113
Reception and transmission volume .... 118
Using the telephone ............................ 118
Mobile phone voice recognition ........... 122
Phone book ......................................... 123
Call lists ............................................... 126
Speed dial lists .................................... 128
Messages (text messages and e-
mails) ................................................... 129
Address book ...................................... 135
Online and Internet functions ..........142
Your multimedia system equipment .... 142
Important safety notes ........................ 142
General notes ...................................... 142
Conditions for access .......................... 142
Setting up an Internet connection
(Canada) .............................................. 143
Establishing/ending the connection .... 146
Mercedes-Benz Apps ........................... 147
Mercedes-Benz Companion ................. 147
Web browser ....................................... 149
Radio .................................................. 154
Your multimedia system equipment .... 154
Switching on the radio ......................... 154
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Reserve fuel levelSwitching the function on/off in
COMAND ......................................... 70
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 50
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route .......... 93
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 69
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 69
Starting calculation .......................... 74
Route guidance
Continue .......................................... 92
Freeway information ........................ 90
General notes .................................. 86
Lane recommendations ................... 89
Off-road ........................................... 95
Traffic reports .................................. 96
S
Safety notesAudio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 166
Using the telephone ....................... 112
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 162
Overview ........................................ 159
Presets menu view ......................... 161
Registering .................................... 158
Switching to ................................... 159
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 163
Memory functions .......................... 161
Music and sports alerts ................. 161
Notes ............................................. 158
Selecting a category ...................... 160
Selecting a channel ....................... 160
Tagging music tracks ..................... 162
Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 210
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 170
Removing ....................................... 170
Seat
Massage function ............................ 58 Seat-belt adjustment function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 53
Seats
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................... 57
Balance (seat heating) ..................... 58
Resetting settings ............................ 59
Seat functions (COMAND) ............... 56
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 155
Selecting the country .......................... 73
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 121
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 144
Setting the audio format
Multi-Seat Entertainment System .. 226
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 226
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 46
Multi-Seat Entertainment System .. 226
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 226
Setting the night design ..................... 39
Setting the text reader speed ............ 43
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 24
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 193
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 199
Daily forecast ................................. 199
Detail information .......................... 200
Information chart ........................... 199
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 200
Switching on/off ........................... 199
Weather map ................................. 202
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 24
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 193
Calling up the sound menu ............ 193
Changing the loudspeaker source .. 194
Equalizer ........................................ 193
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 128
Index11

If the volume of a background media source
exceeds a threshold, the speech amplification is
stopped. The threshold is designed for relaxed
conversation with background music. If the
threshold value is not exceeded, the voice
amplification is continued with a slight time
delay.
Voice amplification is paused during active tele-
phone calls or when using the Voice Control
System. A message will appear in the display.
You can assign these functions to the favorites
button (
Ypage 46).
Requirements
RYour vehicle is equipped with the Burmester®
surround sound system or the Burmester®
high-end 3D surround sound system.
RThe ignition is switched on.
RDoors, side windows and the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
iIf these conditions are not met, a corre-
sponding message will appear in the display.
Closing the side windows (see the vehicle Oper-
ator's Manual).
Closing the panorama roof with power tilt/slid-
ing panel (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Activating/deactivating voice amplifi-
cation
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 51).
XTo select Voice Amplification: turn and
press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
Seats
Overview
Using the Tbutton next to the controller or
the seat settings menu item in the vehicle menu,
you can call up the following adjustment func-
tions:
RBackrest side bolsters
RLumbar
RShoulder area
RMassage
RDynamics
RSeat heating balance
iYou also can save and recall the current set-
tings of a seat function using the memory
button and the corresponding memory posi-
tion switch. You can find further information
on the memory function in the vehicle Oper-
ator's Manual.
Selecting the adjustment function
and seat
XPress the Tbutton.
The seat settings menu is shown.
or
XTo select Vehiclefrom the main function bar:
turn and press the controller.
XTo select Seat Settingsin the menu: turn
and press the controller.
The menu for selecting seat functions is acti-
vated.
XTo select the required seat function: turn and
press the controller.
XTo switch between DriverandFrontPassenger: slide 1 the controller.
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Vehicle functions

Adjustment functions
Adjusting the backrest side bolsters
XCall up the seat function s(Ypage 56).
XTo selectBackrest Sides: turnand press
th econtroller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1thecontroller.
XTo change thesetting : turnthecontroller.
You will see the changes you have made in the setting s display.
XTo exit th emenu: press th e% button.
Adjusting the seat contour in the lum-
bar region of the seat backrest
This function allows you to adjust the air cush-
ions in the lumbar region of the backrest (4-way
lumbar support).
XCall up the seat function s(Ypage 56).
XTo selectLumbar: turnand press th econtrol -
ler.
XTo select a seat: slide 1thecontroller.
XTo activate the setting element: press the
controller.
XTo change thesetting : slide4or1
th econtroller.
The change will be visible in the setting ele-
ment.
XTo exit th emenu: press th e% button.
Adjusting the shoulder area
XCall up the seat function s(Ypage 56).
XTo selectShoulders: turnand press th econ-
troller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1thecontroller.
XTo change thesetting : turnthecontroller.
You will see the changes you have made in the
setting s display.
XTo exit th emenu: press th e% button.
Adjusting the driving dynamics
XCall up the seat function s(Ypage 56).
XTo select a seat: slide1thecontroller.
XTo select DynamicMulticontour Sea t:
turn and press th econtroller.
You can select:
R0: Of f
R1: Level 1 (weak)
R2: Level 2 (strong)
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Vehicle functions
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XTo select the setting: turn the controller.
XTo exit the menu:press the%button.
Seat heating balance
The balance function controls the distribution of
heat on the seat backrest and cushion.
The balance function influences the currently
set heating level of the seat heating (see the
vehicle Operator's Manual).
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 56).
XTo select Seat Heating Balance: turn and
press the controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in the
settings display.
The settings represent the following:
R0— the backrest and seat cushion are evenly
heated according to the setting selected with
the seat heating button.
R1to 3increasing — the heat output to the seat
cushion is reduced one level at a time.
R1to 3decreasing — the heat output for the
backrest is reduced one level at a time.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Massage programs
Overview
You can select the following massage programs:
RHot Relaxing Massage, Back
Relaxing massage program starting in the pel-
vic area, warm pressure points can be felt, full
back massage, stretching the pelvic area,
ending with gentle soothing movements
RHot Relaxing Massage, Shoulders
Relaxing massage program starting in the pel-
vic area, warm pressure points can be felt, full
back massage, stretching the pelvic area,
ending with gentle soothing movements
RActivating Massage
Activating massage through increasing twin-
waves and then soothing movements
RClassic Massage
Massage with increasing waves, soothing
movements
RMobilizing Massage
Mobilization of the spinal column and the
complete upper body by means of pressure
point mobilizing massage at chest height
RActive Workout
The Active Workout program requires your
active participation. It is suitable for training
your stomach muscles during a traffic jam, for
example, by means of targeted tensing and
relaxing. You can use the program to be
sporty in the vehicle.
As soon as you feel a pressure point in the
backrest cushion, this indicates that you
should press against this point.
-As soon as you feel pressure on your back,
press against it.
-Keep the pressure under your feet even. Do
not wedge yourself against the pedals.
-You will feel how your stomach muscles
tense.
-Continue to breathe normally, do not hold
your breath.
-When the pressure in the backrest cushion
stops, stop pressing against it and relax
briefly.
Selecting a massage program
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Vehicle functions

Starting an application at a different
seat
XIn media mode, slide6the controller.
The media menu bar appears.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Start Application at OtherSeat.
An additional menu appears with the option of
switching the media source to SplitView
,
Rear Rightor Rear Left.
Use Additional Options…
to operate the
parental control screen for selected seats:
(
Ypage 63).
XTo switch the media source to, e.g. Split‐View: turn and press the controller
(Ypage 26).
Audio/video mode
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The CD/DVD drive is a class 1 laser product.
If you open the housing of the CD/DVD drive,
there is a risk of exposure to invisible laser
radiation. This laser radiation could damage
your retina. There is a risk of injury.
Never open the housing. Always have main-
tenance and repair work carried out at a quali- fied specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Handling discs while driving may distract you from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Handle discs only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a
distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m)per sec-
ond.
Notes on audio/video mode
Permissible data carriers
RCD-R, CD-A and CD-RW
RDVD-R, DVD-V and DVD-RW
RSD card
RUSB storage device
Permissible file systems
RISO 9660/Joliet standard for CDs
RUDF for video DVDs
RFAT16, FAT32, exFAT and NTFS for SD card
and USB storage media
Multisession CDs
For multisession CDs, the content of the first
session determines how the multimedia system
processes the CD. The multimedia system plays
only one session and gives priority to the audio
CD session.
File structure of a data carrier
When you create a disc with compressed music
files, the tracks can be organized in folders. A
folder may also contain subfolders. The disc
may contain no more than eight directory levels.
Files beyond the eighth level will not be recog-
nized by the system.
iThe multimedia system supports data carri-
ers with up to 50,000 files.
In the case of data media with more than
64 GB of stored data, only files in folders with the following names are supported: Music,
Pictures, Video.
Track and file names
When you create a disc with compressed musicfiles, you can assign names to the tracks and
folders.
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Media

XTo activate the menu for balance and fader:
press the controller.
XTo adjust the balance focus: slide8or
9 the controller.
XTo adjust the fader focus: slide 6or5 the
controller.
An image shows the sound focus set.
XTo exit the menu: press the %button.
Changing loudspeaker source
Select Sound Sourcespecifies which seat-
based media source shall be output on the
speaker system.
Example: a media source is being listened to
using headphones in the left-hand rear seat.
Rear
Leftmust be selected in SelectSoundSourceif the same media source is to be lis-
tened to using the sound system.
If the loudspeaker source is set to a seat where
no playback is activated, nothing can be heard
on the vehicle loudspeaker.
XCall up the sound menu (Ypage 193).
XTurn the controller until Select SoundSourceis brought to the front.
XTo activate the rotary menu for the speaker
source: slide6the controller.
XTo set the desired speaker source: turn the
controller.
The segment, text and image show the selec-
ted setting.
XTo return to the menu: slide 5the control-
ler.
XTo return to the basic menu: press the %
button briefly.
Burmester®surround sound system
General notes
The Burmester®surround sound system is avail-
able for all functions in the radio and media
modes.
The Burmester
®surround sound system has a
total output of 590 watts and is equipped with
13 loudspeakers.
For the best sound, we recommend that the
Automatic Volume Adjustment
function is
deactivated (Ypage 46). For further information
on automatic volume adjustment, see
(
Ypage 46).
If using Bluetooth®audio mode, we recommend
you select the Boostsetting (Ypage 181).
Calling up the sound menu
You can select different sound settings in radio
mode and other media modes. It is possible to
set more bass for radio mode than for audio CD
mode, for example. The respective sound menu
can be called up from the menu bar of the
desired mode.
XSwitch to radio mode (Ypage 154).
or
XSwitch to media mode (Ypage 164).
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select à: turn and press the controller.
The menu appears with the last setting
accessed, e.g. Balance/Fader
.
Overview of Burmester
®surround sound sys-
tem
FunctionOptions
EqualizerSets treble, mid-
range and bass
Balance/faderMoves the sound
focus: right/left and
front/rear
Changing loud-
speaker sourceOutputs a seat-based
media source on to
the entire sound sys-
tem
SurroundOptimizes sound
playback for all seats
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Sound

Setting surround sound
The setting optimizes the sound playback for the
selected seat position.
Switching on/off
XCall up the sound menu (Ypage 194).
XTurn the controller untilSurroundis in the
center.
XSlide 6the controller.
The left-hand rotary menu to switch surround
sound on and off is activated.
XTo switch on Surround: turn the controller.
Setting the focus
XSlide 9the controller.
The right-hand rotary menu is activated.
XTo set Front,Rearor All Seats: turn the
controller.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting.
iThe focus can be set regardless of whether
or not surround sound is activated.
XTo exit the menu: press the %button.
Burmester®high-end 3D surround
sound system
General notes
The Burmester®high-end 3D surround sound
system is available for all functions in the radio
and media modes.
For the best sound, we recommend that the
Automatic Volume Adjustment
function is
deactivated (Ypage 46). For further information
on automatic volume adjustment, see
(
Ypage 46).
If using Bluetooth®audio mode, we recommend
you select the Boostsetting (Ypage 181).
Calling up the sound menu
You can select different sound settings in radio
mode and other media modes. It is possible to
set more bass for radio mode than for audio CD
mode, for example. The respective sound menu
can be called up from the menu bar of the
desired mode.
XSwitch to radio mode (Ypage 154).
or
XSwitch to media mode (Ypage 164).
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select à: turn and press the controller.
The menu appears with the last setting
accessed, e.g. Sound Profile
.
Overview of Burmester
®high-end 3D surround
sound system
FunctionOptions
EqualizerSets treble, mid-
range and bass
Balance/faderMoves the sound
focus: left/right and
front/rear
Changing loud-
speaker sourceOutputs a seat-based
media source on to
the entire sound sys-
tem
VIP & BAL selectionOptimizes sound
playback for individ-
ual seats
Sound profileFive defined sound
settings: Pure/
Easy Listening/
Live/Sur‐round/3D-Sound
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Sound