2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS light

#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.TheDisplay,FrontandRearzones can be setseparately.
%Setting brightness zones is notavailablefortheRear Seat Entertainment System.
Activating multi-color lighting
#SelectMulti-color.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.There areten preset color combinationsavailable.
Activating multi-color animation
#SelectMulti-color Anim..
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.Thechosen color combinationchanges atpredefined intervals.
Activating dependency on air conditioningsettings
#SelectClimate.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.Ifchanges are madetothetemperature set‐ting inthevehicle,the color ofthe ambientlightingchanges briefly.
Activatingwelcome lighting
#SelectWelcome.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.Whenthevehicle is unlocked, a special inte‐rior lighting sequenceruns.
Setting the interior lighting switch-off delaytime
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.÷Light Settings.Int.
Light Switch Off
#Setthe switch-off delay time.
Windshield wiper and windshieldwashersystem
Switchingthe windshield wipers on/off
GZWindshield wiper off
HbIntermittent wiping, normal
IcIntermittent wiping, frequent
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&WARNINGRisk of accident duetomis‐judgment of distances when usingthepassenger mirror
The outside mirror onthe front-passengersidereflects objects on a smaller scale. Theobjects in view are infact closerthantheyappear.
As aresult,you may misjudgethe distancebetweenyou andtheroad user drivingbehindyou,forexample, whenchanginglanes.
#Therefore, always lookoveryour shoul‐der in ordertoensurethatyou areaware ofthe actual distance betweenyou andtheroad users driving behindyou.
Foldingthe outside mirrorsin/out
#Brieflypress switch1.
Resettingthe outside mirrors
%Ifthe battery has been disconnected or com‐pletely discharged,the outside mirrorsmustbereset. Onlythen willthe automatic mirrorfolding functionworkproperly.
#Brieflypress switch1.
Adjusting the outside mirrors
#Selecttherequired mirror using button3or4.
#Use button2tosetthe position ofthe mir‐roryou haveselected.
Engagingthe outside mirrors
#Press and hold button1.You will hear a click andthe mirror will audi‐bly engage in position. The mirror is set inthe correct position.
Automatic anti-glare mirrorsfunction
&WARNINGRisk of burns and poisoningduetothe anti-glare mirror electrolyte
Electrolyte may escape iftheglass in anautomatic anti-glare mirror breaks.
The electrolyte is harmful and causes irrita‐tion. It mustnot come into contact withyourskin,eyes,respiratory organs or clothing orbe swallowed.
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#Ifyou come into contact with electro‐lyte, observethefollowing:RRinsethe electrolyte fromyour skinand seek medical attention immedi‐ately.
RIf electrolyte comes into contactwithyoureyes,rinsethemthor‐oughly with cleanwater and seekmedical attention immediately.
RIfthe electrolyte is swallowed,immediatelyrinseyour mouth outthoroughly. Do not inducevomiting.Seek medical attention immediately.
RImmediatelychange out of clothingwhich has come into contact withelectrolyte.
RIf an allergicreaction occurs, seekmedical attention immediately.
The insiderearview mirror andthe outside mir‐ror onthe driver's side automatically go intoanti-glare mode if light from a headlamp hitsthesensor onthe insiderearview mirror.
System limitations
The system does not go into anti-glare mode inthefollowing situations:
Rthe engine is switched off
Rreversegear is engaged
Rthe interior lighting is switched on
Function ofthe front-passenger outside mir‐ror parking position
The parking position makes parking easier.
The front-passenger outside mirror tilts down‐wards and shows therear wheel onthe front-passenger side inthefollowing situations:
Rthe parking position isstored (→page156)
Rthe passenger mirror is selected
Rreversegear is engaged
The front-passenger outside mirror moves backtoits original position inthefollowing situations:
Ryou shiftthe transmissiontoanother trans‐mission position
Rat speeds greaterthan 9mph (15 km/h)
Ryou pressthe buttonforthe outside mirroronthe driver's side
Storingthe parking position ofthe front-passenger outside mirror usingreversegear
Storing
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#Selectthe front-passenger outside mirrorusing button2.
#Engagereversegear.
#Movethe front-passenger outside mirror intothe desired parking position using button1.
Calling up
#Selectthe front-passenger outside mirrorusing button2.
#Engagereversegear.The front-passenger outside mirror will movetothestored parking position.
Activating/deactivating the automatic mirrorfolding function
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.îVehicle Set-
tings.Autom. Mirror Folding
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Operatingthe sun visors
Usingthe single sun visor
#Glarefromthe front:fold sun visor1down.
#Glare fromthe side:swing sun visor1tothe side.
#Vehicles with anextendable sun visor: slidesun visor1horizontallyasrequired.
Usingthe additional sun visor
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#Vehicles with an additional sun visor:foldadditional sun visor2down.
Area permeableto radiowaves onthewindshield
Radio-controlled equipment, such astoll sys‐tems, can be mounted only on areas1ofthewindshieldthat are permeabletoradiowaves.
Areas permeabletoradiowaves1are best visi‐ble from outsidethevehicle whenthe windshieldis illuminated with anexternal light source.
Notethis positionforvehicles with:
RWindshield heating
RInfraredreflective windshield
Infraredreflective windshield function
The infraredreflective windshield is coated andreducesthe build-up of heat inthevehicle inte‐rior.
The coating shieldsthevehicle interior fromradiowaves uptothe gigahertzrange.
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Settingrear passenger compartment climatecontroltoautomatic mode
In automatic mode,the settemperature isregu‐latedbythetemperature ofthe dispensed airandthe airflow.
#Press button3.
Climatestyle
Climatestyle function
In automatic mode,you can selectthefollowingclimatestyle settingsforthe driver's and frontpassenger areas:
RFOCUS:high airflow, slightly cooler setting
RMEDIUM:medium airflow,standard setting
RDIFFUSE:low airflow, slightlywarmer anddraft-free setting
Adjusting the climate mode settingsMultimedia system:
,Vehicle.bClimate Control.Cli-
mate Mode
#SelectDriverand/orPassenger.
#SelectFOCUS,MEDIUMorDIFFUSE.
%Tofeelthe effect ofthe climatestyle,theXfunction must be active (→page160).
Overviewofthe air distribution settings
The symbols onthe display indicate whichventsthe airflowis being directedthrough:
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iftheycome into contact withhot parts ofthe engine orexhaust system.
#Therefore,checkregularlythatthereare noflammable materials intheengine compartment or ontheexhaustsystem.
Requirements:RThe SmartKeyis located inthevehicle andthe SmartKeybattery is not discharged.
#Toswitch onthe power supply:press but‐ton1once.You can activatethe windshield wipers,forexample.
The power supplyis switched off again ifthefol‐lowing conditions are met:
Ryou openthe driver's door
Ryou press button1twice.
#Toswitch onthe ignition:press button1twice.The indicator lamps inthe instrument clusterlight up.
The ignition is switched off again if one ofthefollowing conditions is met:
Ryou do notstartthevehicle within15minutes.
The transmission is in position].
or
The electric parking brake is applied.
Ryou press button1once.
Starting thevehicle
Starting thevehicle withthestart/stop but‐ton
Requirements:RThe SmartKeyis located inthevehicle andthe SmartKeybattery is not discharged.
#Shiftthe transmissiontoposition]or\\.
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RThestarter battery is sufficientlycharged.
%You can also setthetemperature withyoursmartphone. Information on Mercedes meconnect andother services: http://www.mercedes.meThis function is notavailablefor all models.
Chargingthe batterybefore commencingyour journey
%This function is notavailable in all countries.
RIfthevehicle battery is discharged,youreceivea message onyour smartphone.
RYou canthenstartthevehicle withthesmartphonetochargethe battery.
RThevehicle is automatically switched offafterten minutes.
Ensurethefollowing beforestartingthe engine:
RThe legalstipulations inthe area whereyourvehicle is parked allow enginestarting viasmartphone.
RIt is safetostart andrunthe engine whereyourvehicle is parked.
RThe fueltank is sufficientlyfilled.
Startingthevehicle
&WARNINGRisk of crushing or entrap‐ment duetounintentionalstarting oftheengine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped iftheengine isstarted unintentionally duringservice or maintenancework.
#Always securethe engine against unin‐tentionalstarting before carrying outmaintenance orrepairwork.
Requirements:RParkposition]is selected.
RThe anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
RThe panic alarm is not activated.
RThe hazardwarning lights are switched off.
RThe hood is closed.
RThe doors are closed and locked.
RThe windowsand sliding sunroof are closed.
#Startthevehicle usingthe smartphone:
RAftereveryvehiclestart,the enginerunsforten minutes.
RYou can carryout a maximum of two consec‐utivestarting attempts. Thevehicle must bestarted once withthe SmartKeybefore tryingtostartthevehicle again withthe smart‐phone.
RYou canstopthevehicle again at any time.
RFurther information can befound inthesmartphone app.
Securingthe engine againststarting beforecarrying out maintenance orrepairwork:#Switch onthe hazardwarning lights.
or
#Unlockthe doors.
or
#Open a side window orthe sliding sunroof.
Breaking-in notes
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
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