2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS rear view mirror

Interior lighting ...........................................15 0Windshield wiper and windshieldwashersystem ........................................................151Mirrors........................................................154Operatingthe sun visors .............................157Area permeabletoradiowaves onthewindshield ..................................................15 8Infraredreflective windshield function ........15 8
Climate control........................................15 9Overview of climate control systems ..........159Operatingthe climate control system .........16 0
Driving and parking..................................167Driving ........................................................167DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................175Automatic transmission ..............................17 7Refueling ....................................................180Parking .......................................................182Driving and driving safety systems ..............191Vehicletowing instructions .........................249
Instrument Display and on-boardcomputer..................................................251Instrument Displayoverview .......................251Overview ofthe buttons onthesteeringwheel ..........................................................252Operatingthe on-board computer .............. 252Settingthe design ...................................... 254Settingthe additionalvaluerange .............. 254Overview of displays onthe multifunc‐tion display .................................................255Adjustingthe instrument lighting ............... 255Menus and submenus ................................ 256Head-up Display ......................................... 262
Voice Control System..............................263Notes on operating safety .......................... 263Operation ................................................... 263UsingtheVoice Control System effec‐tively ........................................................... 265Essentialvoice commands .........................265
Multimedia system..................................278Overview and operation ..............................278System settings .......................................... 287
Fit & Healthy............................................... 299Navigation ................................................... 301Telephone ...................................................326Online and Internet functions ..................... 348Media .........................................................354Radio .......................................................... 367Sound .........................................................375Rear Seat Entertainment System ................377
Maintenance and care.............................395ASSYST PLUS service interval display ........ 395Engine compartment .................................. 396Cleaning and care .......................................403
Breakdown assistance.............................413Emergency ..................................................413Flat tire .......................................................413Battery (vehicle) ..........................................419Towstarting ortowingaway....................... 424Electrical fuses ........................................... 430
Contents3

1Sun visors→157
2=Switchesthe left-handreading lampon/off
→15 0
33Switches automatic lighting controlon/off
→15 0
4SSOS emergency call system(Mercedes-Benz emergency call system)
→346
5JSwitchesthe front interior lightingon/off
→15 0
6BSwitchestherear interior lightingon/off
→15 0
7=Switchestheright-handreading lampon/off
→15 0
8Service call button (Mercedes me connect)→343
9Eyeglasses compartment→124
AWOpens/closesthe panoramic slidingsunroof
→82
Opens/closestheroller sunblinds→82
BOperates MAGIC SKYCONTROL→86
CInsiderearview mirror→15 5
Ataglance – Overhead control panel11

RIfavailable,the legrestwillrise#Tosetthe upright position:manuallyadjustthe seattothe desired position.
or
#Call upthe settings withthe memory func‐tion (→page117).
%You can usetherear-compartmentchildsafety locktodisablethis function(→page 60).
%The legrestwillfold down ifoverloaded. Ifthis isthe case,fold upthe legrestandengage it.
Chauffeur mode
Information onchauffeur mode
&WARNINGRisk of injuryduetoheadrestraints which are not installed or areadjusted incorrectly
If headrestraints are not installed or areadjusted incorrectly,the headrestraints can‐not provide protection as intended.
There is an increasedrisk of injury inthehead and neck area, e.g. intheevent of anaccident or when braking.
#Always drive withthe headrestraintsinstalled.
#Before driving off, make sureforeveryvehicle occupantthatthe center oftheheadrestraint supportsthe back ofthehead at abouteye level.
Do not swapthe headrestraints ofthe front andrear seats. Otherwise,you cannot adjusttheheight and angle ofthe headrestraints correctly.
Adjustthe headrestraintfore-and-aft position sothat it is as close as possibletothe back ofyourhead.
&WARNINGRisk of accident with thefront passenger headrestraintfoldeddown
Ifthe front passenger seat is inthechauffeurmode position andthe front passenger headrestraint isfolded down,the view ofthe pas‐senger's outside mirror can be impaired.
#Tohavea free view ofthe outside mir‐ror,removethe front passenger headrestraint before beginning a journey.
*NOTEDamagetoobjects inthe luggagenet ofthe front passengerfootwell whenadjustingthe front passenger seattothechauffeur position
Objects inthe luggage net inthe frontpassengerfootwell can become damagedwhenthe front passenger seat is adjustedtothechauffeur position.
#Removethe objects fromthe luggagenet.
*NOTEDamagetothe seats when movingthe seats back
The seats may be damagedbyobjects whenmovingthe seats back.
#When movingthe seats back,makesurethatthere are no objects inthefootwell, under or behindthe seats.
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#Toselectthe front passenger seat:pressbutton1.Whenthe indicator lamp lights up,the frontpassenger seat is selected.
Settingthechauffeur position
#Press button2forwards and hold it inthisposition.The front passenger seat will moveforwardandstop atthethreshold ofthe areaforchauffeur mode.
#Release button2.
#Pressforward and hold button2again untilthe front passenger seat is in positionforchauffeur mode.The front passenger headrestraint willfoldforwards. The front passenger seat will moveforward.
TheTo view the ext. mirror, adjust front-passenger seat or remove the head restraint.display message will appear onthe multi‐function display.
%Ifthe front passenger seat is already atthethresholdtothe areaforchauffeur mode,the positionforchauffeur mode will be setimmediately.
#Savethe settings withthe memory function(→page117).
%You can usetherear-compartmentchildsafety locktodisablethis function(→page 60).
Removing or installingthe front passengerheadrestraints (chauffeur mode)
Requirements:RThe front passenger headrestraint isfoldedcompletelyforward
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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
15 6Light and visibility

%Please alsoreadthe operating instructionsforthe door drive.
Troubleshooting when programming theremotecontrol
#Check ifthe transmitter frequency ofremotecontrol5is supported.
#Replacethe batteries inremotecontrol5.
#Holdremotecontrol5atvarious angles ata distance between 1 in (1 cm)to3 in (8 cm)in front ofthe insiderearview mirror.Yo ushouldtesteverypositionfor at least25 sec‐onds before trying another position.
#Holdremotecontrol5atthe same anglesatvarious distances in front ofthe insiderearview mirror.You shouldtesteveryposi‐tionfor at least25 seconds before tryinganother position.
#Notethat someremotecontrols transmitonlyfor a limited period, press button6onremotecontrol5again before transmissionends.
#Alignthe antenna line ofthe door opener unitwiththeremotecontrol.
%Support and additional information on pro‐gramming:
ROnthetoll free HomeLink®Hotline on1-800-355-3515 .
ROnthe Internet at http://www.homelink.com/mercedes.
Opening/closing agaragedoor
Requirements:RThe corresponding button is programmedtooperatethe door.
#Press and hold buttons1,2or3untilthe door opens or closes.
#If indicator lamp4flashesyellow afterapproximately 20 seconds: press and holdthe previously pressed button again untilthedoor opens or closes.
18 6Driving and parking

Activating/deactivating audiofadeoutYou can specify whetherthevolume of a mediasource inthe multimedia system istobereduced whenParking AssistPARKTRONIC givesan audiblewarning.
#SelectAudio Fadeout During Warning Tones.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Reversing camera
Function oftherear view camera
Whenyou engagereversegear,the image fromrear view camera1is shown inthe multimediasystem. Dynamic guide lines showthe paththevehicle willtakewiththesteering wheel in itscurrent position. This helpsyoutoorientyour‐self andtoavoid obstacles when backing up.
Therear view camera is onlyan aid. It is not asubstituteforyour attentiontothe surroundings.Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuvering andparkingremains withyou. Make surethatthereare no persons, animals or objectsetc., inthemaneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐ing.
You can select fromthefollowing views:
RNormal view
RWide-angle view
The area behindthevehicle is displayed as amirror image, as inthe insiderearview mirror.
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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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