2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS mirror

System limitations
Therear view camera will not function or willonly partially function inthefollowing situations:
RThe trunk lid is open.
RThere is heavyrain, snow orfog.
RThe ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. atnight.
RThe camera lens is obstructed, dirty orfog‐ged up. Observethe notes on cleaningtherear view camera (→page 409).
RThe camera orrear ofyourvehicle is dam‐aged. Inthis case, havethe camera and itsposition and settingchecked at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Thefield of vision andother functions oftherearview camera may berestricted duetoadditionalaccessories ontherear ofthevehicle (e.g.license plate bracket or bicyclerack).
%The contrast ofthe display may be impairedbydirect sunlight orby other light sources,e.g. when driving out of agarage. Inthiscase, pay particular attention.
%Havethe displayrepaired orreplaced if,forexample, pixel errorsconsiderablyrestrict itsuse.
Observethe notes on cleaningtherear viewcamera (→page 409).
360° camera
Function ofthe 360° CameraThe 360° Camera is a systemthat consists offour cameras. The cameras coverthe immediatevehicle surroundings. The system assistsyou,e.g. when parking or atexits withreduced visibil‐ity.
The 360° Camera is only an aid. It is not a sub‐stituteforyour attentiontothe surroundings.Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuvering andparkingremains withyou. Make surethatthereare no persons, animals or objectsetc., inthemaneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐ing.
The systemevaluates images fromthefollowingcameras:
RRear view camera
RFront camera
RTwo side cameras inthe outside mirrors
Views ofthe 360° CameraYou can select from different views:
1Wide-angle view,front
2Top view with image fromthe front camera
3Top view with images fromthe side camerasinthe outside mirrors
4Wide-angle view,rear
5Top view with image fromtherear view cam‐era
6Top view with trailer view (if trailer hitch isinstalled)
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The guide lines inthe multimedia system dis‐play showthe distancestoyourvehicle. Thedistances only applytoroad level.
Side view ofthe mirror camerasThe sides ofthevehicle can be seen inthis view.
1Guide line ofexternalvehicle dimensionswith outside mirrorsfolded out
2Marker ofthe wheel contact points
SystemfailureIfthere is no operationalreadiness,thefollowingmessage appears inthe multimedia system:
System limitations
The 360° Camera will not function or will onlypartially function inthefollowing situations:
RThe doors are open.
RThe side mirrorsarefolded in.
RThe trunk lid is open.
RThere is heavyrain, snow orfog.
RThe ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. atnight.
RThe camera lens is obstructed, dirty orfog‐ged up.
RIf cameras orvehicle components in whichthe cameras are installed are damaged. In
thisevent, havethe cameras,their positionsandtheir settingchecked at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
Do not usethe 360° Camera under such circum‐stances.You couldotherwise injureothers orcollide with objects when parking or maneuver‐ingthevehicle.
Onvehicles with height-adjustable suspension orifthevehicle is carrying a heavy load, leavingthestandard height canresult in inaccuracies intheguide lines and inthe display ofthegeneratedimages, depending ontechnical conditions.
Thefield of vision andother functions ofthecamerasystem may berestricted duetoaddi‐tional attachments onthevehicle (e.g. licenseplate bracket, bicyclerack).
Seethe notes on cleaningthe 360° Camera(→page 409).
Selecting a viewfor the 360° Camera
Requirements:RTheAuto. Rear View Cam.function is selec‐ted inthe multimedia system.
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Display inthe assistancegraphic
1Spotlight function switched on but not oper‐ating
2Spotlight function switched on and operating
The pedestrian symbol inthe assistance graphicindicatesthestatus ofthe spotlight function. Ifthe pedestrian symbol is displayed dark1,thefunction is switched on. Ifthe symbol is dis‐
played bright2,the conditionsforthe Spotlightfunction are also fulfilled.
System limitationsThe spotlight function does notflash at animals.
The spotlight function is not active or is activeonlytoa limitedextent if:
RYou are driving in city traffic.
RThe pedestrians are located inthe area of anoncomingvehicle or avehicle in front.
Activating/deactivating the spotlight func‐tion
Requirements:RPedestrian detection is active (→page241).
RTheroadwayis not lit.
RThe speed is at least37mph (60 km/h).
RAdaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is switchedon.
If alltherequirements are fulfilled,the headlampflashesfour shortpulses at a pedestrian detec‐ted on or neartotheroadway.
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.÷.Light Set-
tings.Spotlight
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Blind Spot Assist andActive Blind SpotAssistwithexitwarning
Function of Blind Spot Assist andActiveBlind Spot AssistwithexitwarningBlind Spot Assist andActive Blind Spot Assistuse two lateral,rear-facingradar sensorstomonitorthe area upto130ft(40 m) behindyourvehicle and10ft(3 m) directly nexttoyourvehi‐cle.
If avehicle is detected at speeds above approx‐imately 8mph (12 km/h) andthisvehicle subse‐quentlyentersthe monitoringrange directly nextto yourvehicle,thewarning lamp inthe outsidemirror lights upred.
If avehicle is detected closetothe side ofyourvehicle,theredwarning lamp inthe outside mir‐rorflashes. Ifyou switchonthe turn signal indi‐cator inthe corresponding direction, awarning
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tone sounds once. Ifthe turn signal indicatorremains switched on, allother detectedvehiclesare indicated onlybytheflashing oftheredwarning lamp.
Ifyouovertake avehiclequickly,nowarning isgiven.
&WARNINGRisk of accident despiteBlindSpot Assist
Blind Spot Assistdoes notreacttovehiclesapproaching andovertakingyou at agreatlydifferent speed.
As aresult, Blind Spot Assist cannotwarndrivers inthis situation.
#Always pay careful attentiontothe traf‐fic situation and maintain a safe dis‐tance atthe side ofthevehicle.
Blind Spot Assist andActive Blind Spot Assistare onlyaids. They mayfailtodetect somevehi‐cles and are no substitutefor attentive driving.Always ensurethatthere is sufficient distancetothe sideforotherroad users and obstacles.
ExitwarningTheexitwarning is an additional function ofBlind Spot Assist and canwarnvehicle occu‐pants about approachingvehicles when leavingthevehicle whenstationary.
&WARNINGRisk of accident despiteexitwarning
Theexitwarningreacts neithertostationaryobjects nortovehicles approachingyou at agreatlydifferent speed.
As aresult,theexitwarning cannotwarndrivers inthese situations.
#Always pay particular attentiontothetraffic situation when openingthe doorsand make surethere is sufficient clear‐ance.
Ifthere is avehicle inthe monitoringrange,thisis indicated inthe outside mirror.If avehicleoccupant opensthe door onthe side withthewarning, awarningtone sounds andthewarninglamp inthe outside mirrorstartstoflash.
This additional function is onlyavailable whenBlind Spot Assist is activated and uptoa maxi‐mum ofthree minutes afterthe ignition hasbeen switched off. Theexitwarning is no longeravailable oncethewarning lamp inthe outsidemirrorflashesthree times.
Theexitwarning is only an aid and not a substi‐tuteforthe attention ofvehicle occupants. Theresponsibilityfor opening and closingthe doorsandfor leavingthevehicleremains withthevehi‐cle occupants.
System limitations
Blind Spot Assist andActive Blind Spot Assistmay be limited inthefollowing situations:
Rifthere is dirt onthe sensors orthe sensorsare obscured
Rin poor visibility, e.g. duetofog, heavyrain orsnow
Rifthere are narrowvehicles, e.g. bicycles ormotorbikes
Riftheroad hasverywide or narrowlanes
Rifvehicles are not driving inthe middle oftheir lane
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Vehicle dimensions
Sedan
Vehicle length201.8 in(5125 mm)
Vehicle width including out‐side mirrors83.9 in(2130 mm)
Vehicle width without outsidemirrors74.8 in(1899 mm)
Wheelbase119.5 in(3035 mm)
Long wheelbasevehicles
Vehicle length206.9 in(5255 mm)
Vehicle width including out‐side mirrors83.9 in(2130 mm)
Vehicle width without outsidemirrors74.8 in(1899 mm)
Wheelbase124.6 in(3165 mm)
Mercedes‑Maybach
Vehicle length215in(5462 mm)
Vehicle width including out‐side mirrors83.9 in(2130 mm)
Vehicle width without outsidemirrors74.8 in(1899 mm)
Wheelbase132.5 in(3365 mm)
Vehicle height
Sedan
S 450 4MATIC 58.9 in (1496 mm)
S 560 4MATIC 59.0 in (1499 mm)
Long wheelbasevehicles
S 450 4MATIC
S 450
58.8 in (1494 mm)
Allother models 58.9 in (1497 mm)
Mercedes‑Maybach
All models59 in (1498 mm)
Weights and loads
Please notethatforthe specifiedvehicle data:
Ritems of optional equipment increasethecurbweight andreducethe payload.
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Assistance systemssee Driving safety system
Assistant displayMenu (on-board computer) .................. 256
ASSYST PLUS........................................... 395Battery disconnection periods .............396Displayingthe service due date ........... 395Function/notes ................................... 395Regular maintenancework.................. 395Special servicerequirements .............. 395
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem).................. 90Deactivatingthe alarm ...........................91Function ................................................ 90
ATTENTION ASSIST.......................... 237, 238Function .............................................. 237Setting ................................................. 238System limitations ...............................237
Attention assistantseeATTENTION ASSIST
Audio modeActivating media mode ........................ 355Connecting USB devices ..................... 358Copyrights ...........................................355Information .......................................... 354
Inserting/removing an SD card ........... 355Media search ....................................... 361Overview ............................................. 357Pause and playback function ...............358Selecting a track ................................. 358Selecting playbackoptions .................. 358Track list .............................................. 358
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialistworkshop
Authorizedworkshopsee Qualified specialistworkshop
Automatic activationSwitching on/off.................................24 2
Automatic distance controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Automatic driving lights.........................14 6
Automatic enginestart (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................173
Automatic enginestop (ECOstart/stop function)..........................................173
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoff...........................................41, 43Function ofthe automatic frontpassenger front airbag shutoff ...............41PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....43
Automatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoffseeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
Automatic lateral support adjustmentSetting .................................................109
Automatic mirrorfolding functionActivating/deactivating .......................157
Automatic transmissionDIRECT SELECT lever ...........................17 7Drive program display ..........................176Drive programs ....................................175DYNAMIC SELECT switch .....................175Engaging drive position ........................178Engaging neutral ..................................178Engaging parkposition ........................178Engagingreversegear .........................178Kickdown .............................................180Manualgearshifting .............................178
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Engine number........................................ 466
Engine oil.................................................400Additives ..............................................470Capacity ...............................................471Checkingthe oil level usingthe oildipstick ............................................... 399Checkingthe oil level usingthe on-board computer ................................... 399MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval ...............471Quality .................................................471Topping up ...........................................400
EnteringcharactersFunction/notes ................................... 285
ESC (ElectronicStability Control)
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
ESP®
Crosswind Assist .................................19 5
ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)......19 3Activating/deactivating .......................195Function/notes ...................................19 3
Exterior lightingCare .................................................... 409
Exterior lightingsee Lights
Exterior mirrors...............................154,15 5Anti-glaremode (automatic) ................155Automatic mirrorfolding function ........157Folding in/out .....................................154Operatingthe memory function ...........11 5Parking position ...................................156Setting .................................................154
External deviceLocking (child safety lock) ...................293
Eyeglasses compartment.......................124
F
Fatigue detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
FavoritesAdding .................................................283Calling up ............................................ 282Deleting ............................................... 283Moving ................................................ 283Overview ............................................. 282Renaming ............................................ 283
FlaconInserting/removing .............................16 3
Flat tire.....................................................413Changing a wheel ................................ 458MOExtended tires ................................41 4Notes ...................................................413TIREFIT kit ............................................41 5
FlattowingseeTow-bar system
Floor mats................................................14 3
Foil coveringRadar sensors ......................................191
Folding table............................................124
FragranceseePerfume atomizer
Free software............................................ 29
FrequenciesTwo-wayradio ...................................... 465
Frequency bandDialing (on-board computer) ................ 259
Front airbag (driver, front passenger).....38
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Selecting ..............................................176
Insiderearview mirrorsee Exterior mirrors
Inspectionsee ASSYSTPLUS
Instrument clustersee Instrument Display
Instrument cluster lighting.................... 255
Instrument Display.................................. 251Adjustingthe lighting .......................... 255Function/notes .................................... 251Instrument cluster ................................... 8Settingthe additionalvaluerange ....... 254Warning/indicator lamps .................... 523
Intelligent Light SystemAdaptive Highbeam Assist ...................148Cornering light function .......................14 8
Interior lighting.......................................150Ambient lighting ..................................15 0Reading light ........................................15 0Setting .................................................15 0Switch-off delaytime ...........................151
Intermediate destinationCalculating aroute with intermediatedestinations ........................................ 306Entering ............................................... 306Modifying ............................................ 306Starting an automaticgasstationsearch................................................. 305Startingthe automatic servicesta‐tion search...........................................312
InternetCalling up aweb page .........................350Closingthe browser ............................352Deleting a bookmark........................... 352Deleting browser data .........................352Managing bookmarks .......................... 352
Internet connectionCommunication module function ........ 349Connectionstatus ...............................349Displayingthe connectionstatus ........ 350Establishing .........................................349Information .......................................... 348Restrictions ......................................... 348
InternetradioCalling up ............................................ 352Deletingstations .................................353
Logging out ......................................... 354Overview ............................................. 353Registering .......................................... 354Savingstations .................................... 353Selecting and connectingtoastation.............................................................353Selectingstream .................................354Setting options .................................... 354Terms of use ........................................354
IonizationActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................16 3
iPhone®
see Apple CarPlay™see Mercedes-Benz Link
J
JackStorage location ..................................457
Jump-start connection............................423General notes ...................................... 421
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