2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS wheel

#Confirmchanges whenexitingthe menu.
The date is set automatically via GPS.
Activating/deactivatingvoice amplificationtotherear passenger compartment
RequirementsMercedes-Maybachvehicles andvehicleswith a long wheelbase only
RYourvehicle is equipped withthe Burmester®
surround sound system orthe Burmester®
high-end 3D surround sound system.
RThe ignition is switched on.
RDoors, side windowsandthe panoramaroofwith power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
Multimedia system:
,System.Audio.Voice Amplification
to Rear
The function supports communication betweenthe driver/front passenger andvehicle occu‐pants intherear passenger compartment. Whenvoice amplificationtorear passenger compart‐
ment is activated,the signals picked upbythemicrophone are amplified and played backoverthe speakers intherear passenger compart‐ment, depending uponvehicle noise levels. Anautomatic adjustment occurs based on speakervolume and ambient noise in ordertoimprovespeech intelligibility and maintainthe natural‐ness of speech.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Connectivity
Switching transmission ofthevehicle posi‐tion on/offMultimedia system:
,System.öConnectivity
#SelectTransmit Vehicle Pos..
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Bluetooth®
Information about Bluetooth®
Bluetooth®technology is astandardfor short-range wireless data transfer uptoapproximately32.8ft(10 m).
You can use Bluetooth®toconnectyour mobilephonetothe multimedia system and usethefol‐lowing functions,forexample:
Rhands-free system with accesstothefollow‐ing options:
-contacts (→page334)
-call lists (→page 336)
-text messages
RInternet connection
Rlisteningtomusic via Bluetooth®audio(→page 364)
Rtransferring business cards (vCards) intothevehicle
Bluetooth®is aregistered trademark of Blue‐tooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.
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Fit & Healthy
ENERGIZING comfort
ENERGIZING comfort programoverviewProgramoverview
ProgramFunction
RefreshCan maketargetedchangestothe interior climatetorefreshvehicle occupants. Cooling airflowand ioniza‐tion purifythe air. Thevehicle interior is illuminated with cool colors andthe seats areventilated.
WarmthCan increasethe comfort level ofthe occupants. Thevehicle's panel, seat andsteering wheel heater pro‐duce a cozywarmth. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance isreleased. Thevehicleinterior is illuminated withwarmlighting.
VitalityCan counteractfatigue in monotonous driving situations.Fast-paced music and a vitalizing massagepro‐vide invigoratingstimulationforthevehicle occupants. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasantfragrance isreleased. Thevehicle interior is illuminated in astimulating hue andthe seat isventilated.
PleasureCan promotea positive mood inthe occupants. Moderatelyfastmusic is played and a massage program isactivated. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance isreleased. Thevehicle interior isilluminated with amicable lighting.
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Switching navigation announcements on/off
Requirements:RRoute guidance is active.
#Toswitch off:pressthevolume control onthe multifunctionsteering wheel during anavigation announcement (→page 284).
or
#Pressthevolume control onthe center con‐sole during a navigation announcement(→page 284).TheVoice Guidance has been deactivated.message appears.
or
#Showthe navigation menu (→page 301).
#Select!Voice Guidance.The symbolchangesto#.#Toactivate:select#Voice Guidance.The current navigation announcement isplayed.
%Inthefollowing situations, navigationannouncements are switched on automati‐cally:
RA newroute guidance isstarted.
RTheroute isrecalculated.
%You can add and call upthis function as afavoriteunderVoice Guidance On/Off.
Switching navigation announcements on/offduring a phone call
#SelectSystem.
#SelectõAudio.
#SelectNavigation and Traffic Announce-ments.
#SwitchVoice Guidance During CallonsoroffS.
Adjusting thevolume of navigationannouncements
Requirements:RRoute guidance is active.
#Onthe multifunctionsteering wheel oronthe multimedia system:turnthevolume
control onthe multifunctionsteering wheelduring a navigation announcement.
or
#Turnthevolume control onthe center con‐sole during a navigation announcement(→page 284).
%Inthefollowing situations,thevolume israisedtothe maximumvolume or loweredtothe minimumvolume:
RA newroute guidance isstarted.
RTheroute isrecalculated.
%The minimumvolume can be individually setat an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
#Via system settings:selectSystem.
#SelectõAudio.
#SelectNavigation and Traffic Announce-ments.
#SelectVoice Guidance Volume.
#Setthevolume.#Toswitch audiofadeout on/offduringnavigation announcements:selectSystem.
#SelectõAudio.
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Ending an unintentional emergency call
#Selectvonthe multifunctionsteeringwheel. Depress buttonfor several seconds.
Data transfer ofthe Mercedes-Benz emer‐gency call system
Intheevent of an automatic or manual emer‐gency callthefollowing data is transmitted,forexample:
RVehicle's GPS position data
RGPS position data ontheroute (afew300feet(hundred meters) beforethe inci‐dent)
RDirection of travel
RVehicle identification number
RVehicle drive type
RNumber of people determinedtobe inthevehicle
RWhether Mercedes me connect isavailableor not
RWhetherthe emergency callwas initiatedmanually or automatically
RTime ofthe accident
RLanguage setting onthe multimedia system
Data transmitted isvehicle information.For anyquestions aboutthe collection, use and sharingofthe eCall system data, please contact MBU‐SA's Customer Assistance Center at 800-FOR-MERC.
For Canada, please contact MBC's CustomerAssistance Center at 1-800-387-000.
Customerrequestsfor covered informationshould be submitted viathe samechannels.
For accident clarification purposes,thefollowingmeasures can betaken uptoan hour aftertheemergency call has been initiated:
RThe currentvehicle position can be called up
RAvoice connectiontothevehicle occupantscan be established
Online and Internet functions
Internet connection
Information on connectingtothe Internet
&WARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthetraffic 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.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperatingthe multimedia system.
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ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Function ofthe ASSYST PLUS service intervaldisplay
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display ontheInstrument Display provides information ontheremaining time or distance beforethe nextservice due date.
You can hidethis service message usingtheback button onthe left-hand side ofthesteeringwheel.
Depending on howthevehicle is used,theASSYST PLUS service interval display mayshortenthe service interval, e.g. inthefollowingcases:
RMainly short-distance driving
RWhenthe engine is often leftidlingfor longperiods
RIntheevent of frequent coldstart phases
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsavoiding suchoperating conditions.
You can obtain further information concerningthe servicing ofyourvehicle from aqualified
specialistworkshop, e.g. an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.
Displayingthe service due date
On-board computer:
,Service.ASSYST PLUS
The next service due date is displayed.
#Toexitthe display:pressthe back buttononthe left-hand side ofthesteering wheel.
Make suretoobservethefollowing furtherrela‐ted subject:
ROperatingthe on-board computer(→page 252).
Information onregular maintenancework
*NOTEPrematurewearthroughfailuretoobserveservice due dates
Serviceworkwhich is not carried out attheright time or incompletelycan leadtoincreasedwear and damagetothevehicle.
#Always observethe prescribed serviceintervals.
#Always havethe prescribed serviceworkcarried out at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Special servicerequirements
The prescribed service interval is based on nor‐mal operation ofthevehicle. Maintenanceworkwill needtobe performed more often ifthevehi‐cle is operated under arduous conditions orincreased loads.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display is onlyan aid. The driver ofthevehicle bearsresponsi‐bility asregardstowhether maintenanceworkneedstobe performed more oftenthan speci‐fied based onthe actual operating conditionsand/or loads.
Examples of arduous operating conditions:
Rregular city driving with frequent intermedi‐atestops
Rmainly short-distance driving
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Cleaning and careAvoiding paintwork damage
MattefinishROnly use care products approvedfor Mercedes-Benz.RDo not polishthevehicle and alloy wheels.
ROnly use carwashesthat correspondtothe latest engi‐neeringstandards.
RDo not use carwash programs with afinal hotwax treat‐ment.
RDo not use paint cleaners, buffing or polishing products,gloss preservers, e.g.wax.
RAlways havepaintworkrepairs carried out at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Notes on cleaning decorativefoils
Observethe notes on mattefinish care inthechapter "Notes on paintwork/mattefinish paint‐
workcare" (→page405). They also applytomatte decorativefoils.
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Notes on care ofvehicle parts
&WARNINGRisk of entrapment ifthewindshield wipers are switched on whilethe windshield is being cleaned
Ifthe windshield wipers are set in motionwhileyou are cleaningthe windshield orwiper blades,you can be trappedbythewiper arm.
#Always switch offthe windshield wipersandthe ignition before cleaningthewindshield or wiper blades.
&WARNINGRisk of burning fromthetail‐pipe ortailpipe trim
Thetailpipe andtailpipe trim can becomeveryhot. Ifyou come into contact withthesecar parts,you could burnyourself.
#Always be particularlycareful when inthe vicinity ofthetailpipe andtailpipetrims and supervisechildrenveryclosely when inthis area.
#Before any contact, allowthe car partstocool down.
Observethefollowing information:
Notes on cleaning and careAvoidingvehicle damage
Wheels/rimsUsewater and acid-free wheel cleaners.RDo not use acidic wheel cleanerstoremovebrake dust.This could damage wheel bolts and brake components.
RToavoid corrosion ofthe brake discs and brakepads, drivethevehiclefor afew minutes after cleaning before parkingit. The brake discs and brakepadswarmup and dry out.
WindowsCleanthe windowsonthe inside and outside using a dampclothand cleaning agentsrecommendedbyMercedes-Benz.Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaningagentstocleanthe inside of windows.
Wiper bladesFold outthe wiper blades and cleanthem using a damp cloth.Do not cleanthe wiper bladestoo often.
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Emergency
Removing the safetyvest
The safetyvests are located instowage spacesinthe front door.
#Takethe safetyvestbag out ofstowagespace1.
#Openthe safetyvestbag and pull outthesafetyvest.
%Safetyvests can also bestored inthereardoorstowage spaces.
1Maximum number ofwashes
2Maximumwashtemperature
3Do not bleach
4Do not iron
5Do not tumble dry
6Do not dry clean
7This is a class 2vest
Therequirements definedbythe legalstandardare only fulfilled inthefollowing cases:
Rifthe safetyvestisthe correct size
Rthe safetyvestis fully closed whilst beingworn
Replacethe safetyvestinthefollowing cases:
Rthereflectivestrips are damaged or dirt onthereflectivestrips can no longer beremoved
Rthe maximum number ofwashes isexceeded
Rthefluorescence hasfaded
Flat tire
Notes on flat tires
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoaflattire
Aflat tire severelyaffectsthe drivingcharac‐teristics aswell asthesteering and brakingofthevehicle.
Tires withoutrun-flatcharacteristics:
#Do not drive on with aflat tire.
#Changetheflat tire immediately with anemergency sparewheel or spare wheel.Alternatively,consult aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
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