2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS headlamp

RObservethe notes on surround lighting(→page149).
Automatic driving lights functionThe parking lights, low beam and daytimerun‐ning lamps are switched on automaticallydepending onthe ignitionstatus andthe ambi‐ent light.
&WARNINGRisk of accident whenthe lowbeam is switched off in poor visibility
Whenthe light switch is settoX,the lowbeam may not be switched on automaticallyifthere isfog, snow orother causes of poorvisibility such as spray.
#In such cases, turnthe light switchtoX.
The automatic driving lights are only an aid.Yo uareresponsibleforvehicle lighting.
Switchingtherearfog lights on or off
Requirements:RThe light switch is intheXorXposi‐tion.
#Pressthe^button.
Please observethe country-specific lawsontheuse ofrearfog lamps.
Operatingthe combination switchfor thelights
1High-beam headlamps
2Turnsignal indicator,right
3High-beamflasher
4Turnsignal light, left
#Usethe combination switchtoactivatethedesired function.
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High-beam headlamps
#Toswitch on:turnthe light switchtotheXorXposition.
#Pressthe combination switch beyondthepoint ofresistance inthe direction of arrow1.Whenthe high beam is activated,theXindicator lampfor low beam will be deactiva‐ted andreplacedbytheWindicator lampfor high beam.#Toswitch off:movethe combination switchbacktoitsstarting position.
High-beam flasher
#Pullthe combination switch inthe directionof arrow3.
Turnsignal lights
#Toindicate briefly:pressthe combinationswitch brieflytothe point ofresistance inthedirection of arrow2or4.The corresponding turn signal indicator willflashthree times.
#Toindicate permanently:pressthe combi‐nation switch beyondthe point ofresistanceinthe direction of arrow2or4.
Vehicles withActive Lane Change Assist
RIndicator operation activatedbythe drivercanextendforthe duration ofthe lanechange.
RIfthe driver has indicated immediatelybeforehand but a lanechange isthen notpossible,the turn signal indicator mayactivate automatically.
Activating/deactivating the hazardwarninglights
#Press button1.
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TheAdaptive Highbeam Assist automaticallyswitches betweenthefollowing types of light:
RLow-beam headlamps
RHigh-beam headlamps
Atspeeds above19mph (30 km/h):
RIf nootherroad users are detected,the highbeam is switched on automatically.
The high beam switches off automatically:
RAtspeeds below16mph (25 km/h).
RIfotherroad users are detected.
RIfstreetlighting is sufficient.
Atspeeds aboveapproximately31mph(50 km/h):
RThe headlamprange ofthe low beam isregu‐lated automatically based onthe distancetootherroad users.
The system's optical sensor is located behindthe windshield neartheoverhead control panel.
SwitchingAdaptive Highbeam Assist on/off#Toswitch on:turnthe light switchtotheXposition.
#Switch onthe high beam usingthe combina‐tion switch.Whenthe high beam is switched on automat‐ically inthe dark,the

#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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camera1helps detect pedestrians and ani‐mals.
NightViewAssistis only an aid. The driver isresponsibleforthe distancetothevehicle infront,forvehicle speed,for braking in good timeandforstaying in lane.
%As infrared light is not visibletothe humaneye, NightViewAssistcanremain activatedwhenthere is oncoming traffic.The infrared headlamps switch on inthedark from speeds of approximately 5mph(10 km/h). This meansthat, whilestation‐ary,you do not havethe full visualrange andcannotcheck whether NightViewAssistisworking.
System limitationsNightViewAssistcannot displayobjects directlyin front of or directly nexttothevehicle. It maybethe casethat objects are highlighted aswellas pedestrians or animals.
The system may be impaired or may not functioninthefollowing instances:
Rin poor visibility, e.g. snow,rain,fog or heavyspray.
Rthe windshield is dirty inthe vicinity ofthecamera.
Rthe camera isfogged up, damaged or cov‐ered.
Rthe infrared camera intheradiator grill isdamaged, dirty,fogged up or covered.
Ron bends, on hilltops or in dips.
Rat high ambienttemperatures.
Function of pedestrian and animal detectionof NightViewAssistNightViewAssistcan detect pedestrians usingtypicalcharacteristics, e.g.the body contoursand posture of a personstanding upright.
Largeanimals, e.g. deer, cowsor horses, canalso be detected. Smaller animals, e.g. dogs orcats, are not detected.
Pedestrian and animal detection is automaticallyswitched on whenthefollowingrequirementsare fulfilled:
RNightViewAssistis activated.
RThe driving speed is at least 5mph(10 km/h).
RIt is dark.
1NightViewAssistdisplay
2Standby symbolfor active pedestrian detec‐tion
3Highlighting
4Pedestrian detected
If pedestrian detection is active,standby symbol2appears. There is no separate symbolfor ani‐mals. Detected pedestrians or animals are high‐lightedbya color frame.
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Activating or deactivating NightViewAssist
Requirements:RThevehicle has beenstarted orthe ignitionis switched on.
RThe light switch is intheXorXposi‐tion.
RReversegear has not been engaged.
#Press button1.The appropriate NightViewAssistdisplayappears inthe multifunction display.
%The infrared headlamps are deactivated atspeeds below 3mph (5km/h). The NightViewimage continuestobe displayed untilyou switchit offbypressing button1.
Switching automatic activation on/off
Requirements:RPedestrian detection is active (→page241).
RTheroadwayis not lit.
RThe speed is at least37mph (60 km/h).
If alltherequirements are fulfilled,the nightvision image is automatically shown inthe multi‐function display as soon as people or animalsare detected.
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.kAssistance.Aut.
Night View Assist
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Spotlight functionThe spotlight function is an additional functionfor NightViewAssist. Itruns inthe backgroundandflashesthe headlamps at detected personswithfour shortimpulses. This attractsthe driv‐er's attentiontoapproaching pedestrians.
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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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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Lights
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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Intell. Light System Inoper-ative
*The Intelligent Light System is defective. The lighting system continuestofunction properly withoutthe functions ofthe Intelligent Light System.
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Check Left LowBeam(Example)
*The corresponding light source is defective.
#Drive on carefully.
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%LED light bulbs:the display messageforthe corresponding lamp appearsonly when allthe light-emitting diodesinthe lamp havefailed.
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*The active headlamps are defective.
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520Display messages andwarning/indicator lamps