2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class MAYBACH key

Memory function
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The memory function can be used at any time,
even if the power supply is switched off.
Storing settings
The memory function is only available in vehicles
with the memory package.
With the memory function, you can store up to
three different settings, e.g. for three different
people. The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rseat, backrest, head restraint position and
contour of the backrest in the lumbar region
Ractive multicontour seat: side bolsters of the
backrest, shoulder of the backrest, contour of
the backrest, dynamic function level
Rseat heating: distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and backrest
Rdriver's side: position of the exterior mirrors
on the driver's and front-passenger sides
Rposition of the head-up display
XAdjust the seat accordingly (Ypage 101).
XOn the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel
(Ypage 115) and the exterior mirrors
(Ypage 117).
XPress memory button Mand then press one of
the memory position buttons 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected preset
position. A tone sounds when the settings
have been completed.
Calling up a stored setting
XPress and hold the relevant memory position
button 1,2or 3until the following compo-
nents are in the saved position:
RSeat
RSteering wheel
RExterior mirrors
RHead-up Display
iIf you release the storage position button,
the seat, steering wheel and mirror setting
functions stop immediately. Adjustment of
the active multicontour seat or the 4-way lum-
bar support is still carried out.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Memory function in the rear compart-
ment
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
General notes
The settings for the rear seat and the front-
passenger seat can be stored using the rear-
compartment memory function.
RIf the indicator lamp in the vbutton is not
lit, store the rear seat settings.
RIf the indicator lamp in the vbutton lights
up, store the front-passenger seat and rear
seat settings. Both the front-passenger and
rear seat are taken into account with this set-
ting. Depending on the equipment in the vehi-
cle, two or three memory positions can be
stored for the front-passenger and rear seats.
Storing settings
General notes
With the memory function in the rear, you can
store up to three different settings, e.g. for three
different people. The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Ractive multicontour seat: the seat cushions of
the backrest as well as the contour of the
backrest in the lumbar and shoulder regions
Rseat heating: distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and backrest if the
indicator lamp in the
vbutton is not lit
The following settings are also stored to a mem-
ory position, if the indicator lamp in the v
button is lit:
Rposition of the footrest for the front-
passenger seat, if available
Rposition of the screen, if available
Vehicles without rear reclining seat
The power supply or the ignition must be
switched on so that the front-passenger seat
can be selected (
Ypage 146).
Selects rear-compartment seat
XPress the vbutton repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
XAdjust the rear seat accordingly
(Ypage 102).
XPress memory button Mand one of the stor-
age position buttons 1,2or 3within three
seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected stor-
age position.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

Exterior lighting
General notes
USA only: if you wish to drive during the daytime
without lights, switch off theDaytime Run‐
ning Lightsfunction via the on-board com-
puter (Ypage 225).
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using:
Rthe light switch (Ypage 124)
Rthe combination switch (Ypage 125)
Rthe on-board computer (Ypage 225)
Light switch
Operation
1 WLeft-hand standing lamps
2XRight-hand standing lamps
3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4ÃAutomatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
5 LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to the Ãposition.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/stand-
ing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0in the ignition lock
Automatic headlamp mode
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle's light-
ing at all times.
à is the favored light switch setting.
The light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient light,
but not in the event of poor visibility due to
weather conditions such as fog, snow or spray.
RWith the SmartKey in position 1in the ignition
lock, the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness of
the ambient light.
RUSA only: if you have switched on the Day‐time Running Lightsfunction via the on-
board computer, and the engine is running,
the daytime running lamps or the parking
lamps and low-beam headlamps are switched
on or off automatically depending on the
ambient light.
RCanada only: depending on the ambient light,
the daytime running lamps or the parking and
low-beam headlamps are switched on/off
automatically when the engine is running.
XTo switch on the automatic headlamps:
turn the light switch to the Ãposition.
USA only: The daytime running lamps improve
the visibility of your vehicle during the day. Here,
the Daytime Running Lights
function must
be switched on via the on-board computer
(
Ypage 225).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the TorL position, the manual
settings take precedence over the daytime run-
ning lamps.
Canada only: The daytime running lamps
improve the visibility of your vehicle during the
day. The daytime running lamps function is
required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
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Lights and windshield wipers

When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from a
driving position toP, the daytime running lamps
and low-beam headlamps go out after three
minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-
tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn the
light switch to the Tposition, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the Lposition, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is
dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on and the light switch is set to the Lposition.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog.
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi- tion 2or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to the Lposition.
The green Lindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
!If the battery charge is very low, the parking
lamps or standing lamps are automatically
switched off to enable the next engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit
area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations. Avoid using the Tparking
lamps over a period of several hours. If pos-
sible, switch on the right-hand Xor left-
hand W standing lamps.
XTo switch on the parking lamps: turn the
light switch to the Tposition.
The green Tindicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
XTo switch on the standing lamps: turn the
SmartKey to position 0in the ignition lock or
remove the SmartKey.
XTurn the light switch to the W(left-hand
side of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle) position.
Combination switch
:High-beam headlamps
;Turn signal, right
=High-beam flasher
?Turn signal, left
XTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in direc-
tion of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in direction of
arrow ;or?.
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to the LorÃ
position.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the high-beam head-
lamps are switched on only when it is dark and the engine is running.
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Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Control panel in the grab handle (rear
compartment)
Switching on, on the corresponding vehicle side:
XPress button;.
Reading lamp :and the make-up lamp light
up.
Switching off, on the corresponding vehicle
side:
XPress button ;once.
The make-up lamp goes out.
XPress button ;twice.
Reading lamp :goes out.
Switching on, on both vehicle sides:
XPress button =.
The reading lamps :and the make-up lamps
go on.
Switching off, on both vehicle sides:
XPress button =.
Reading lamps :and the make-up lamps 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 for when the SmartKey is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
The color, brightness, zone and display light for
the ambient lighting are set using the multime-
dia system; see the Digital Operator's Manual.
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 Digital Operator's
Manual).
Manual interior lighting control
XTo switch the front interior lighting on or off: press the cbutton.
XTo switch the rear compartment interior
lighting on/off: press theubutton.
XTo switch the reading lamp on or off: press
the p button.
Replacing bulbs
The front and rear light clusters of your vehicle
are equipped with LED light bulbs. Do not
replace the LED light sources of your vehicle
yourself. Contact a qualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge 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.
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Lights and windshield wipers

Installing the wiper bladesXPush 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
clic k and isfreely movable again.
XMake sure that the wiperblade is seated cor-
rectly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Thewindshield wipers
are jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, are obstructing windshield wipermove-
ment. The wipermotor has been deactivate d.
XSwitch off the engine.
XOpen the driver's door.
The veh icleelectronics now have status 0. This is the same as the
Sm artKey having been remove d.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers
fail co mpletely.Thewindshield wiperdrive is malfunctioning.
XSelect another wiperspeed on the co mbination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Vehicle swit hout MAGIC
VISION CONTROL: the
win dshield 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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Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise fog
up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature and
air humidity in the vehicle interior. The air filter
cleans the air, thus improving the interior cli-
mate.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is available only when the engine is running.
Optimum climate control is only achieved with
the side windows and roof closed.
If you start the engine using your smartphone,
the last selected climate control setting is reac-
tivated (
Ypage 147).
The residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched off
(
Ypage 140).
To enable the air conditioning, pollutant moni-
toring and air filtering systems to function cor-
rectly, an interior filter must be used at all times. Ensure that the filter is properly installed and
that the filter housing in the engine compart-
ment is correctly and tightly sealed by the cover at all times during operation. Use filters that
have been recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Always have service work car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
The integrated filter filters out most particles of
dust and soot and completely filters out pollen.
It also reduces gaseous pollutants and odors. A
clogged filter reduces the amount of air suppliedto the vehicle interior. For this reason, you
should always observe the interval for replacing
the filter, which is specified in the Maintenance
Booklet. As it depends on environmental condi- tions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the interval may
be shorter than stated in the Maintenance Book-
let.
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience
opening feature (
Ypage 92). This will speed
up the cooling process and the desired inte-
rior t
emperature will be reached more
quickly.
iIt is possible that the blower may be activa-
ted automatically 60 minutes after the Smart-
Key has been removed depending on various
factors, e.g. the outside temperature. In vehi-
cles with the KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO
start function, the blower can switch on auto-
matically after the engine has been switched
off and the door opened. The vehicle is then
ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the automatic
climate control.
iHybrid vehicles: observe the notes on cli-
mate control in the separate Operator's Man-
ual.
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Climate control

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 ignitionis switched on.
If you are controlling the rear-compartment cli-
mate control using the front control panel, note
the following:
RThe Y symbol appears in the rear-com-
partment display.
ROperation from the rear control panel is not
possible. 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 con-
trol 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 air-conditioning function
bar of the multimedia system.
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 150).
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
Ã
rocker switch (
Ypage 136).
Activating/deactivating front climate
control using the front control panel
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 145).
XTo switch on: set the airflow to level 1 or
higher using the Krocker switch.
XTo switch off: set the airflow to level 0 using
the K rocker switch.
Activating/deactivating rear-compart-
ment climate control using the rear con-
trol panel
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 145).
XTo activate: press rocker switch Lup or
down (Ypage 133).
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 133).
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, only deactivate the
"Cooling with air-dehumidification" function
briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is only available when the engine is running. 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.
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Climate control