2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN climate settings
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Function of the infra redre flective wind‐
shield ......................................................... .155
Climate control ......................................... 157
Overview of climate contro l systems ......... .157
Operating the climate control sy stem ......... 158
Drivin gand pa rking ................................. 165
Driving ........................................................ 165
DY NA MIC SELECT switch ............................1 72
Au tomatic transmission .............................. 173
Re fueling ..................................................... 177
Pa rking ...................................................... .179
Driving and driving saf etysy stems ............ .188
Instrument Display and on-board
comp uter .................................................. 244
Instrument Display overview ...................... .244
Overview of the buttons on thesteering
wheel ......................................................... .245
Operating the on-board computer .............. 245
Overview of displa ysinthe multifunction
display ........................................................ 247 Ad
justing the instrument lighting ............... .247
Menus and submenus ................................. 248
Head-up Display ......................................... 254
Vo ice Control Sy stem .............................. 256
Operating saf ety........................................ .256
Operation ................................................... 256
Using theVo ice Cont rol Sy stem ef fec‐
tively ........................................................... 258
Essential voice commands ........................ .259
Multimedia sy stem .................................. 269
Overview and operation .............................. 269
Sy stem settings .......................................... 277
ENERGIZING comfort .................................. 289
Na vigation ................................................... 291
Te lephone .................................................. .315
Online and Internet functions ..................... 330
Media ......................................................... 337
Ra dio .......................................................... 350
Sound .........................................................3 57
Re ar Seat En tertainment Sy stem ............... .360
Maintenance and care .............................377
ASS YST PLUS service inter val display ........ .377
Engine compartment .................................. 378
Cleaning and care ...................................... .385
Breakdown assist ance............................ 393
Emergency ..................................................3 93
Flat tire ....................................................... 393
Battery (vehicle) ......................................... 399
To w starting or towing away ....................... 404
Electrical fuses ............................................ 410
Wheels and tires ....................................... 413
Noise or unusual handling characteristics .. .413
Checking wheels and tires regularly ............ 413
No tes on snow chains ................................ .414
Ti re pressure ...............................................4 14
Loading theve hicle .................................... 420
Ti re labeling ................................................ 425
Definition of term sfo r tires and loading ..... 431
Changing a wheel ....................................... 433
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Rstatus messages concerning theve hicle and
its individual components (e.g. number of
wheel revo lutions/speed, decele ration, lat‐
eral acceleration, display of thefast ened seat
belts)
Rmalfunctions or defects in impor tant sy stem
components (e.g. lights, brakes)
Rinformation on vehicle damage events
Rsystem reactions in special driving situations
(e.g. air bag deployment, inter vention of sta‐
bility control sy stems)
Rambient conditions (e.g. temp erature, rain
sensor)
In addition toprov iding the actual control unit
function, this data assists the manufacturer in
de tecting and rectifying malfunctions and opti‐
mizing vehicle functions. The majority of this
data is temp orary and is only processed in the
ve hicle itself. Only a small portion of the data is
st ored in theev ent or malfunction memor y.
When your vehicle is serviced, tech nical da ta
from theve hicle can be read out byservice net‐
wo rkemplo yees or third parties. Services
include repair services, maintenance processes, wa
rranty events and quality assurance meas‐
ures, forex ample. The read out is per form ed via
th e legally prescribed port for OBD ("on-board
diagnostics") in theve hicle. The respective
service network locations or third parties col‐
lect, process and use the data. They document
te ch nical statuses of theve hicle, assist in
find
‐
ing malfunctions and impr oving quality and are
transmitte dto the manufacturer, if necessar y.
Fu rthermore, the manufacturer is subject to
product liability. Forth is, the manufacturer
re qu ires tech nical da tafrom vehicles.
Malfunction memories in theve hicle can be
re set bya service outlet as part of repair or
maintenance work.
They can enter data into theve hicle's con veni‐
ence and inf otainment functions themselves as
part of the selected equipment.
This includes, forex ample:
Rmultimedia data such as music, films or pho‐
to sfo r playba ckin an integrated multimedia
sy stem
Raddress book data for use in connection with
an integrated hands-free sy stem or an inte‐
grated navigation sy stem
Rentered navigation destinations
Rdata about the use of Internet services
This data can be stored locally in theve hicle or
is located on a device which you ha veconnected
to theve hicle. If this data is stored in theve hi‐
cle, you can dele teit at any time. This data can
only be transmitte dto third parties upon your
re qu est with particular rega rd tothe scope of
use of online services according to your selected
settings.
Yo u can store or change con venience settings/
individualization in theve hicle at any time.
Depending on the eq uipment,
this in
cludes,for
ex ample:
Rseat and steering wheel position settings
Rsuspension and climate control settings
Rindividualization such as interior lighting
If yo ur vehicle is accordingly equipped, you can
connect your smartphone or ano ther mobile end
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Operatingthe clima tecontro l system
Switching front clima tecontro l on/off
#Toswitch on: setthe air flow toleve l 1 or
higher using theK button.
#Toswitch off: setthe air flow toleve l 0 using
th eK button.
% If climate control is switched off, the win‐
do ws may fog up more quickl y.Switch off
climate control only brie fly.
Switching rear climate control on/off
#Press button 5.
% When rear climate control is switch ed off,
th e indicator lamp is activated and OFFis
shown in there ar displa y.
Activating/deactivating the A/C function via
the control panel
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifies
th eve hicle's interior air.
#Press theÁ button. Deactivate
the A/C function only briefly other‐
wise the windo wscan fog up more quickl y.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
th eve hicle when cooling mode is active. This is
not a sign that there is a malfunction.
Ac tivating/deactivating the A/C function
using the multimedia sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
, 9 H K L F O H.b & O L P D W H & R Q W U R O. $ &
The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifies
th eve hicle's interior air.
#Ac tivate Oor deacti vate ª the function.
Setting front climate control toautomatic
mode
In au tomatic mode, the set temp erature is regu‐
lated bythete mp erature of the dispensed air
and the air flow .
#Press theà button.
#Toswitch tomanual mode: presstheK
button.
Setting climate control in there ar toauto‐
matic mode
In au tomatic mode, the set temp erature is regu‐
lated bythete mp erature of the dispensed air
and the air flow .
#Press button 3.
Climatestyle
Climate style function
In automatic mode you can select thefo llowing
climate style settings forth e driver's and front
passenger areas:
RFO CUS: high air flow , slightly cooler setting
RMEDIUM: medium air flow ,st andard setting
RDIFFUSE: low airflow , slightly warmer and
draft-free setting
Setting the clima testyl e
Multimedia sy stem:
, 9 H K L F O H.b & O L P D W H & R Q W U R O. & O L
P D W H 0 R G H
#Select ) 2 & 8 6, 0 ( ' , 8 0 or ' , ) ) 8 6 ( .
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Climat e control
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%In order to feelthe ef fect of the climate
st yle, theà function must be active
(
→page 158).
Air distribution settings
The symbols in the display indicate which vents
th e air flow is being directed thro ugh:
R¯ Defros terve nts
RP Center and side air vents
RO foot we llve nts
RS Center, side and foot we llve nts
Ra Defros ter and foot we llve nts
R_ Allvents
Rb Defros ter,middle and side air vents
RW Automatic air distribution
Setting the air distribution
Multimedia sy stem:
, 9 H K L F O H.b & O L P D W H & R Q W U R O. $ L U
' L V W U L E X W L R Q
#Select ' U L Y H Uand/or 3 D V V H Q J H U.
#Setthe air distribution.
Setting thefo ot we lltemp erature
Multimedia sy stem:
, 9 H K L F O H.b & O L P D W H & R Q
W U R O. ) R R W Z H O O 7 H P S H U D W X U H
#Select ' U L Y H Uand/or 3 D V V H Q J H U.
#Setthefo ot we llte mp erature.
Setting there ar climate control using the
mu ltimedia sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
, 9 H K L F O H.b & O L P D W H & R Q
W U R O. 5 H D U
Ac tivating rear climate control
If th is function is activated, the settings from the
front control panel are au tomatical lyadop tedfo r
re ar climate control.
#Select 5 H D U 2 Q.
#Activate Oor deacti vate ª the function.
Controlling there ar climate control automat‐
ical ly
#Select $ 8 7 2.
#Activate Oor deacti vate ª the function.
Setting the airflow
#Select $ L U I O R Z.
#Setthe air flow .
Setting thetemp erature
#Select 7 H P S H U D W X U H.
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Voice command Function
& O L P D W H F R Q W U R O P H Q X To
display climate control settings
$ X W R P D W L F F O L P D W H F R Q W U R O G U L Y H U R Q To
switch on the automatic climate control settings on the driver's side
/ L J K W P H Q X To
display light settings
0 D V V D J H P H Q X To
display massage settings
' U L Y H U
V V H D W P D V V D J H R Q To
switch on the massage function forth e driver's seat
' U L Y H U
V V H D W P D V V D J H R I I To
switch off the massage function forth e driver's seat
2 X W V L G H W H P S H U D W X U H To
display the outside temp erature
( Q J L Q H G D W D To
display engine data
6 H D W V P H Q X To
display seat adjustment settings
) U R Q W S D V V H Q J H U V H D W K H D W L Q J O H Y H O To
set the seat heater forth e front passenger seat toleve l 2
& R Q V X P S W L R Q P H Q X To
display consum ption
9 H K L F O H G D W D To
display vehicle data
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Voice Cont rol Sy stem
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%Ifyo u ha veforg ottenyo ur PIN, an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Cente r can deactivateyour
PIN protection foryo u. A prom
ptappears again asking whe ther you
re ally wish toreset.#Select < H V.
The multimedia sy stem is reset tothefa ctory
settings.
ENE RGIZING comfort
ENERGIZING comfort prog ram ove rview
Prog ram ove rview
Prog rams Function
Re fresh
Can maketargeted changes tothe interior climate torefresh vehicle occupants. Cooling air flow and ioniza‐
tion purify the air. The vehicle interior is illuminated with cool colors, and the seat is ventilated.
Wa rmth
Can increase the comfort le vel of the occupants. The vehicle's panel, seat and steering wheel heater pro‐
duce a cozy warmth. The air is pu rified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance is released. The vehicle
interior is illuminated with warm lighting.
Vi tality
Can countera ct fatigue in mono tonous driving situations. Fast-paced music and a vitalizing massage pro‐
vide invigorating stimulation forth eve hicle occupants. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant
fragrance is released. The vehicle interior is illuminated in a stimulating hue and the seat is ventilated.
Pleasure Can promotea positive mood in the occupants. Moderately fastmusic is pla yed and a massage program is
activated. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance is released. The vehicle interior is
illuminated with amicable lighting.
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Selectingthe map orientation
Multimedia sy stem:
, 1 D Y L J D W L R Q.Z 2 S W L R Q V. 0 D S
0 H Q X
#Alternatively: if the map is displa yed in full
screen mode, press Touch Control or the
to uchpad.
The map menu appears.
#In map menu 3, select 1, ' or
' (→page 309).R 1:the 2D map view is displa yed so that
no rth is alw ays at theto p.
R ' :th e 2D map view is aligned tothe
direction of tra vel.
R ' :th e 3D map view is aligned tothe
direction of tra vel.
Selecting POI symbols
Multimedia sy stem:
, 1 D Y L J D W L R Q.Z 2 S W L R Q V. 0 D S
& R Q W H Q W
POIs include gasst ations and ho tels which can
be displa yed as symbols on the map, forex am‐
ple. Not all POIs are available everywhere.
#Select 3 2 , 6 \ P E R O V.
The #dot indicates the cur rent setting.
6 W D Q G D U G displays symbols of predefined cat‐
egories on the map.
8 V H U ' H I L Q H G allowsyouto personally select
th e symbols forth eav ailable categories.
1 R Q H switch esthe display off.
#Select a setting.
# 8 V H U ' H I L Q H G: select categories.
The POI symbols of the selected categories
are displa yedO or not displa yedª.
Selecting text information
Multimedia sy stem:
, 1 D Y L J D W L R Q.Z 2 S W L R Q V. 7 H [ W
, Q I R U P D W L R Q
#Select text information.
& X U U H Q W 6 W U H H W showsthest re et you are cur‐
re ntly driving on at the bottom of the displa y.
When the map is mo ved, thefo llowing infor‐
mation appears under the crosshair:
Rstre et name
RPOI name
Rarea name
* H R F R R U G L Q D W H V displaysth efo llowing infor‐
mation:
Rlongitude and latitude
Rele vation
The el evation shown may deviate from
th e actual ele vation.
Rnumber of sate llites from which a signal
can be receive d
When the map is mo ved, this information
does not appear.
& O L P D W H & R Q W U R O displays the cur rent climate
control settings.
1 R Q H switches the display off.
Displaying the next intersecting stre et
Requ irements:
RRoute guidance is not active.
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Activating the A/C function
#Select $ &.
#Activate Oor deacti vate ª the function.
Controlling there ar climate control automat‐
ical ly
#Select $ 8 7 2.
#Activate Oor deacti vate ª the function.
Setting the airflow
#Select $ L U I O R Z.
#Setthe air flow .
Setting thetemp erature
#Select 7 H P S H U D W X U H.
#Setthete mp erature.
Setting the air distribution
#Select $ L U ' L V W U L E X W L R Q .
#Setthe air distribution.
Setting ENERGIZING comfort in the rear
passenger co mpartment
Rear Seat En tertainment Sy stem:
, 6 \ V W H P. ( 1 ( 5 * , = , 1 * & R P I R U W
St arting the prog ram
#Fo r information on starting ENERGIZING
com fort prog ram (→page 290).
ENERGIZI NGcomfort prog ram ove rview
#Fo r an overview of theav ailable ENERGIZING
com fort prog rams (→page 289).
Ad justing the ambient lighting in the rear
passenger co mpartment
Rear Seat En tertainment Sy stem:
, 6 \ V W H P. $ P E L H Q W / L J K W
#Fo r information about adju sting the ambient
lighting (→page 148).
Ac tivating/deactivating the panel heating
Rear Seat En tertainment Sy stem:
, 6 \ V W H P.b 3 D Q H O + H D W L Q J
#Activate or deacti vate the function.
Ad justing the en tertainment sy stem settings
Re ar Seat En tertainment Sy stem:
, 6 \ V W H P. ( Q W H U W D L Q P H Q W 6 \ V W H P V H W
W L Q J V
Setting the display brightness
#Select ' L V S O D \ V H W W L Q J V.
#Select % U L J K W Q H V V.
#Adjust the brightness.
Ti lting the display
#Select ' L V S O D \ V H W W L Q J V.
#Select ' L V S O D \ D Q J O H .
#Tilt th e display 8 Sor ' R Z Q.
Setting the display design
#Select ' L V S O D \ V H W W L Q J V.
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Multimedia sy stem