2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS ECU

RParking AssistPARKTRONIC is not beingusedtoparkthevehicle ortoexit from aparking space.
RThevehicle does not skid.
#Toactivate/deactivateActive DistanceAssist DISTRONIC:press button1.
#ToactivateActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC:pressrocker switch3up (SET
+) or down (SET-), or pressrocker switch4up.Removeyourfootfromthe acceleratorpedal.The current speed isstored and maintainedbythevehicle.
or
#ToactivateActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC with astored speed:pressrocker switch4up.Removeyourfootfromthe accelerator pedal.
%Ifrocker switch4is pressed up again afteractivation with astored speed,Active Dis‐tance AssistDISTRONIC is activated withthespeedrestriction displayed inthe instrumentcluster.
#Toacceptthe displayed speedrestrictionwhenActive Distance Assist DISTRONICis active:pressrocker switch4up (RES).The speed limit displayed inthe instrumentcluster is adopted asthestored speed. Thevehicle adapts its speedtothat ofthevehiclein front, but only uptothestored speed.
#TopullawaywithActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC:removeyourfootfromthe
brake pedal and activateActive DistanceAssistDISTRONIC.
#Pressrocker switch4up (RES).
or
#Depressthe accelerator pedal briefly andfirmly.The functions ofActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC continuetobe carried out.
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoActiveDistance AssistDISTRONICstill beingactivated whenyou leavethe driver'sseat
Ifyou leavethe driver's seat whilethevehicleis being brakedbyActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC only,thevehicle canrollaway.
#Always deactivateActive DistanceAssistDISTRONIC and securethevehi‐cletoprevent it fromrollingawaybeforeyou leavethe driver's seat.
#TodeactivateActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC:pressrocker switch4down(CNCL).
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Activating/deactivatingActive Lane ChangeAssistMultimedia system:
,Vehicle.kAssistance
#SelectLane Change Assist.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Function ofActive EmergencyStop AssistIfthe driver continually ignoresthe visual oracousticwarningtoputtheir hands onthesteer‐ing wheel,theBeginning Emergency Stopmes‐sage appears inthe multifunction display.Ifthedriverstill does notrespond,Active DistanceAssistDISTRONICreducesthe speed. Thevehi‐cle is decelerated instagestoastandstill.Atspeeds below 40mph (60 km/h)the hazardwarning lights switch on automatically.
Whenthevehicle isstationary,thefollowingactions are carried out:
RThevehicle is secured withthe electric park‐ing brake
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is ended
RThevehicle is unlocked
RIf possible, an emergency call is placedtothe Mercedes-Benz emergency call center
The driver can cancelthe deceleration at anytimebyperforming one ofthefollowing actions:
RSteering
RBraking or accelerating
RPressing asteering wheel button
ROperatingTouch Control
RActivating or deactivatingActive DistanceAssistDISTRONIC
OverviewofActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC displaysinthe instrument clus‐ter
The assistance graphic andthestatus displayshowthestatus ofthefollowing functions intheinstrument cluster:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
RRoute-based speed adaptation
RActiveSteering Assist
Assistant display
1Route-based speed adaptation (type ofrouteevent)
2Vehicle in front
3Distance indicator
4Set specified distance
5Ownvehicle
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Information on HillStart Assist
HillStart Assist holdsthevehiclefor a shorttime when pullingawayon a hill underthefol‐lowing conditions:
RThe transmission is in position[or^.
RThe electric parking brake isreleased.
This givesyou enough timetomoveyourfootfromthe brake pedaltothe accelerator pedaland depress it beforethevehicle beginstoroll.
&WARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetothevehiclerollingaway
After a short time, HillStart Assist no longerholdsthevehicle and it canrollaway.
#Therefore, swiftly moveyourfootfromthe brake pedaltothe acceleratorpedal. Never attempttoleavethevehi‐cle if it is being heldbyHillStart Assist.
HOLD function
HOLD functionThe HOLD function holdsthevehicle at astand‐still withoutrequiringyoutodepressthe brakepedal, e.g. whilewaiting in traffic.
System limitationsThe HOLD function is only intendedtoprovideassistance when driving and is not a sufficientmeans of safeguardingthevehicle againstrollingawaywhenstationary.
RThe incline must not be greaterthan 30%.
Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
&WARNINGRisk of an accident duetotheHOLD function being activated whenyouleavethevehicle
Ifyou leavethevehicle while onlythe HOLDfunction is brakingthevehicle,thevehiclecanrollawayinthefollowing situations:
RIfthere is a malfunction inthe system orinthe power supply.
RIfthe HOLD function is deactivatedbydepressingthe accelerator pedal or brakepedal, e.g.byavehicle occupant.
#Always deactivatethe HOLD functionand securethevehicle againstrollingawaybefore leavingthevehicle.
*NOTEDamagefrom automatic braking
WhenActive Brake Assist,Active DistanceAssistDISTRONIC orthe HOLD function areactivated,thevehicle brakes autonomouslyin certain situations.
Toavoid damagetothevehicle, deactivatethese systems inthefollowing or similar sit‐uations:
#Duringtowing
#In a carwash
Requirements:RThevehicle isstationary.
RThe driver's door is closed orthe seat belt onthe driver's side isfastened.
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be applied automatically.Todothis,the functionusestheradar sensors inthe bumper. The areaadjacenttothevehicle is continually monitored.
Iftheradar sensors are obstructedbyvehiclesorother objects, detection is not possible.
The CrossTraffic Alert function is activeunderthefollowing conditions:
RIf Blind Spot Assist is activated.
RIfthevehicle is backing up atwalking pace.
RIfthe maneuvering assistance function isactivated inthe multimedia system.
System limitationsThe CrossTraffic Alert function is notavailableon inclines.
Deactivating/activating maneuvering assis‐tanceMultimedia system:
,Vehicle.kAssistance.Camera
& Parking.Maneuvering Assist.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
%Maneuvering assistance mustbe activeforthe function of DriveAwayAssist
(→page 235) and CrossTraffic Alert(→page236).
ATTENTION ASSIST
Function ofATTENTION ASSISTATTENTION ASSIST assistsyou on long, monoto‐nous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunkroads.IfATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators offati‐gue or increasing lapses in concentration onthepart ofthe driver, it suggeststaking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannotalways detectfatigue or lapses in concentrationin time. The system is not a substitutefor awell-rested and attentive driver. On long journeys,takeregular breaks in good timethat allowforadequaterecuperation.
You canchoose between two settings.
RStandard:normal system sensitivity.
RSensitive:higher system sensitivity. Thedriver iswarned earlier andthe attentionlevel detectedbyATTENTION ASSIST is adap‐ted accordingly.
If drowsiness or increasing lapses in concentra‐tion are detected,theATTENTION ASSIST: Takea Break!warning appears inthe Instrument Dis‐play.You can acknowledgethe message andtake a break where necessary.Ifyou do nottakea break andATTENTION ASSIST continuestodetect increasing lapses in concentration,youwill bewarned again after a minimum of15minutes.
You can havethefollowingstatus informationforATTENTION ASSIST displayed inthe assistancemenu ofthe on-board computer:
RThe length ofthe journey sincethe lastbreak.
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RGrayradarwaves nexttovehicle: Blind SpotAssist activated
RGreenradarwaves nexttovehicle: Blind SpotAssist active
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC displays(→page 203).
Calling up displaysontheTrip menu
On-board computer:
,Trip
%Whenyou havethestyle settoClassic,youcan view information onthe journey intheleft-hand area ofthe Instrument Display.
#Toselect a display:swipe upwards or down‐wards onthe left-handTouch Control.
DisplaysintheTripmenu:
RStandard display
RRange and current fuel consumption
Arecuperation displayis alsoavailableforcertain engines. Ifthere is only a smallamount of fuel left inthe fueltank,the dis‐
play showsavehicle beingrefueled insteadoftherange.
RECO display (→page174)
RTrip computerFrom StartandFrom Reset
RDigital speedometer
%The digital speedometer only appears intheSportandSupersportstyles.
Example:standard display
1Trip distance
2Total distance
Example: trip computer
1Total distance
2Driving time
3Average speed
4Average fuel consumption
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Media playback usingthe on-boardcomputer
On-board computer:
,Media
1Media source
2Current track and track number
3Name of artist
4Name of album
#Tochange tracksinthe active mediasource:swipe upwards or downwards ontheleft-handTouch Control.
Changingthe media source
#Pressthe left-handTouch Control.
#Toselect a media source:swipe upwardsor downwards onthe left-handTouch Con‐trol.
#Pressthe left-handTouch Control.
Dialingtelephone numbers usingthe on-board computer
Requirements:RThe mobile phone is connectedtothe multi‐media system.
On-board computer:
,Phone
&WARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthe
traffic situation. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
#Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
#Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
Whentelephoning,you must observethe legalrequirementsforthe countryin whichyou arecurrently driving.The mostrecenttelephone connections (dialed,received and missed calls) are displayed inthePhonemenu.
#Toselectthetelephone number:swipeupwards or downwards onthe left-handTouch Control.
#Pressthe left-handTouch Control.Ifthere is only onetelephone numbersavedtoan entry:thetelephone number isselected.
#Ifthere are multipletelephone numberssavedtoan entry:swipe upwards or down‐
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Example:renamingfavorites
#Call upthe "Renamingfavorites" function(→page 283).
#Toenter acharacter:useyourfingertowritecharacters onthetouchpad.Thecharacter is entered inthe input line. Ifdifferent interpretations are possible,charac‐ter suggestions are displayed.
#Toselect acharacter suggestion:swipe upor down onthetouchpad.
#Resumecharacter input.
#Toenter a space:swiperight whenthe cur‐sor is located inthe input line.
#Todelete acharacter:swipe left whenthecursor is located inthe input line.
#Toconfirmthe entry:pressthetouchpad.#Tofinishcharacter entry:swipe upwards.
or
#Pressthe8button.
Example: entering a destination (navigation)
#Enterthe POI or address (→page 302).
System settings
Display
Configuring display settingsMultimedia system:
,System.CDisplay and Designs
Styles
#SelectDesigns.
#SelectSport,ClassicorProgressive.
Adaptingthe ambient lightingfor thestyle
#SelectAdjust Amb. Lighting.Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
This function adjuststhe ambient lightingforthe selected displaystyle.
Settingthe display brightness
#SelectDisplay Brightness.
#Select a brightnessvalue.
Switchingthe display off/on
#Off:selectDisplay Off.
#On:press a button,+,forexample.
Displaydesign
#SelectDay/Night Design.
#SelectAutomatic,Day DesignorNightDesign.
Additional displayareaDepending onthevehicle,various items of addi‐tional information can be shown. The additionaldisplay area comprisesthe left-hand orright-handthird ofthe display.
#SelectAdditional Disp. Area.
Thefollowing display content can be selected:
RDynamic
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%Internet connection via Bluetooth®is notavailable in all countries.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth®
Requirementsfor switching off Bluetooth®:RApple CarPlay™ is not active.
Multimedia system:
,System.öConnectivity
#Activatesor deactivateSBluetooth®.
If AndroidAutois active, a promptappears ask‐
ing whether Bluetooth®should be deactivated.
#SelectYes.
AndroidAutois closed and Bluetooth®isdeactivated.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi connectionoverviewYou can useWi-Fitoestablish a connection withaWi-Fi network andtoaccessthe Internet orother network devices.
Thefollowing connection options areavailable:
RWi-Fi connection
TheWi-Fi connectiontoaWi-Fi-capabledevice, e.g.the customer's mobile phone oratablet PC is established.
RMultimedia system as aWi-Fi hotspot
Usingthis function, atablet PC or notebookcan be connected,forexample.
Toestablish a connection,you can usethefol‐lowing methods:
RWPS PIN
The connectiontoa secureWi-Fi network ismade via a PIN.
RWPS PBC
The connectiontoa secureWi-Fi network ismadebypressing a button (push button).
RSecuritykey
The connectiontoa secureWi-Fi network ismade via a securitykey.
Setting upWi-Fi
Requirements:RThe devicetobe connected supports one ofthethree means of connection described(→page 290).
Multimedia system:
,System.öConnectivity
Activating/deactivatingWi-Fi
#SwitchWi-Fionsor offS.IfWi-Fiis deactivatedS, communication viaWi-Fitoall devices is interrupted. This alsomeansthat a connectiontothe HERMEScommunication module cannotbe estab‐lished. Then functions such as dynamicrouteguidance with LiveTraffic Information are notavailable.
Connectingthe multimedia system with adevice viaWi-FiThis function isavailable if a HERMES communi‐cation module is not installed.
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