2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS turn signal

Ifyou openthe trunk lid from outside,the trunklid is automatically unlocked.
Problems with KEYLESS-GO
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
You can no longer lock or unlockthevehicle using KEYLESS-GO.Possible causes are:
RThe SmartKeybattery isweak or discharged.
RThere is interference from a powerfulradio signal source.
RThe SmartKeyis defective.
#Checkthe battery usingthe batterycheck lamp andreplace if necessary (→page64).
#Usethe mechanicalkeytolock or unlockthevehicle (→page64).
#Havethevehicle and SmartKeychecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Switchingthe automatic lockingfeatureon/off
Thevehicle is locked automatically whentheignition is switched on andthe wheels are turn‐ingfasterthanwalking pace.
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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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Cornering light
Cornering light function
The cornering light improvesthe illumination oftheroadwayover a wide angle inthe turningdirection, enabling better visibility on tightbends,forexample. It can be activated onlywhenthe low beam is switched on.
The function is active:
RAtspeeds below 25mph (40 km/h) whenthe turn signal light is switched on orthesteering wheel is turned
RAtspeeds between 25mph (40 km/h) and45mph (70 km/h) whenthesteering wheelis turned
Traffic circle and intersection function:thecornering light is activated on bothsidesthroughanevaluation ofthe current GPS position ofthevehicle. Itremains active until afterthevehiclehas leftthe traffic circle orthe intersection.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist function
&WARNINGRisk of accident despiteAdaptive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does notrecog‐nizethefollowingroad users:
RRoad users without lights, e.g. pedes‐trians
RRoad users with poor lighting, e.g.cyclists
RRoad users whose lighting is obstructed,e.g.bya barrier
Onveryrareoccasions,Adaptive HighbeamAssist mayfailtorecognizeotherroad userswiththeirown lighting, or mayrecognizethemtoo late.
Inthese or similar situations,the automatichigh beam is not deactivated or is activateddespitethe presence ofotherroad users.
#Always observethe traffic carefully andswitch offthe high beam in good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannottakeintoaccountroad,weather or traffic conditions.
Detection may berestricted inthefollowingcases:
Rin poor visibility,e.g.fog, heavyrain or snow
Rifthere is dirt onthe sensors orthe sensorsare obscured
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is onlyan aid.You areresponsiblefor adjustingthevehicle's lightingtothe prevailing light, visibility and traffic condi‐tions.
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Function ofActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC maintainstheset speed on free-flowingroads. Ifvehicles infront are detected,the set distance is main‐tained, if necessary,untilthevehicle comesto ahalt. Thevehicle accelerates or brakes depend‐ing onthe distancetothevehicle in front andthe set speed. The speed (intherange between15mph (20 km/h) and130mph (210km/h))andthe distancetothevehicle in front are setand saved onthesteering wheel.
Otherfeatures ofActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC:
RAdjuststhe drivingstyle depending ontheselected drive program (fuel-saving, comfort‐able or dynamic) (→page175)
RReactstostationaryvehicles detected inurban speedranges (except bicycles andmotorcycles)
RInitiates accelerationtothestored speed ifthe turn signal indicator is switched ontochangetotheovertaking lane.
RTakes one-sidedovertakingrestrictions intoaccount on highways or on multi-laneroadswith separateroadways (country-dependent).
Vehicles withActiveParking Assist:ifthevehicle has been brakedtoastandstill on multi-lane, separateroadwaysbyActive DistanceAssistDISTRONIC, it can automaticallyfollowthevehicle in front driving off again within30 seconds. If a critical situation is detectedwhen driving off, a visual and acousticwarning isgiven indicatingthatthe driver must nowtakecontrol ofthevehicle. Thevehicle is not acceler‐ated any further.
Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC is only an aid.The driver isresponsibleforkeeping a safe dis‐tancetothevehicle in front,forvehicle speedandfor braking in good time.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not functioninthefollowing instances:
RIn snow,rain,fog, heavy spray, ifthere isglare, in direct sunlight or in greatlyvaryingambient light.
RThe windshield inthe area ofthe camera isdirty,fogged up, damaged or covered.
RIftheradar sensors are dirty or covered.
RIn parkinggarages or onroads withsteepuphill or downhill gradients.
RIfthere are narrowvehicles in front, such asbicycles or motorcycles.
In addition, on slipperyroads, braking or accel‐erating can cause one or several wheelstolosetraction andthevehicle couldthen skid.
Do not useActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC inthese situations.
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System limitationsTemporary speedrestrictions (e.g.for a certaintime or duetoweather conditions) cannot beproperlydetectedbythe system. The maximumpermissible speed applyingfor avehicle with atrailer is not detectedbythe system. Inthese sit‐uationsyou must adjustyour speedyourself.
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoActiveSpeed Limit Assistadaptingthevehicle'sspeed
The speed adoptedbyActive Speed LimitAssistmay betoo high or incorrect in someindividual cases, suchas:
RInthewet or infog
RWhentowing a trailer
#Ensurethatthe driven speed complieswith trafficregulations.
#Adjustthe driving speedtosuit currenttraffic andweather conditions.
Function ofroute-based speed adaptation
%Theavailability ofthefollowing function iscountry-dependent.
When Distance AssistDISTRONIC is active,thefunction adjuststhe speed depending ontherouteevents ahead. Depending onthe drive pro‐gram selected,thevehicle negotiatestherouteevent ahead in a fuel-saving, comfortable ordynamic manner. Whentherouteevent has beenpassed,thevehicle accelerates againtothestored speed. The set distancetothevehicle infront,vehicles detected ahead and speedrestric‐tions ahead aretaken into account.
Route-based speed adjustment canbyconfig‐ured inthe multimedia system (→page 208).
Routeevents ahead are:
RBends
RT-intersections, traffic circles andtollsta‐tions
RTurns andexits
%Whenthetollstation isreached,Active Dis‐tance AssistDISTRONIC adoptsthe speed asthestored speed.
Also,the speed isreduced ifthe turn signaltochange lanes is switched on and one ofthefol‐lowing situations is detected:
RTurning off at intersections
RDriving on slowing-down lanes
RDriving on lanes adjacenttoslowing-downlanes
The driver isresponsibleforchoosingtherightspeed and observingotherroad users. Thisapplies in particulartointersections, traffic cir‐cles and traffic lights, asroute-based speedadaptation does not brakethevehicletoastand‐still.
Whenroute guidance is active,thefirst speedadjustment is carried out automatically. Iftheturn signal indicator is switched on,the selectedroute is confirmed and further speed adjustmentis activated.
Speed adjustment is canceled inthefollowingcases:
RIfthe turn signal indicator is switched offbeforetherouteevent.
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RWhen activelychanging lane without switch‐ing onthe turn signal.
&WARNINGRisk of accident ifActiveSteering Assist unexpectedlystops func‐tioning
Ifthe system limitations ofActiveSteeringAssist arereachedthere is no guaranteethatthe system willremain active or willkeepthevehicle in lane.
#Alwayskeepyour hands onthesteeringwheel and observethe traffic carefully.
#Alwayssteerthevehicle paying atten‐tiontotraffic conditions.
&WARNINGRisk of accident ifActiveSteering Assist unexpectedly intervenes
A malfunction inthe detection of lane mark‐ings and objects can occur.
This could cause unexpectedsteering inter‐vention.
#Steer accordingtotraffic conditions.
ActivatingActiveSteering Assist
RequirementsRESP®must be activated, but not intervening.
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is activa‐ted.
#If indicator lamp1is off: press button2.
Function ofActive Lane Change Assist
%Theavailability ofthefollowing function iscountry-dependent.
Active Lane Change Assistsupportsthe driverwhenchanging lanesbyapplyingsteeringtorqueifthe driver operates a turn signal.
Assistance whenchanging lanes is provided if allthefollowing conditions are met:
RYou are driving on a freeway orroad withmultiple lanes inthe direction of travel.
RThe neighboring lane is separatedbya bro‐ken lane marking.
RNovehicle is detected inthe adjacent lane.
RThe driven speed is between 50mph(80 km/h) and110mph (180 km/h).
RActive Lane Change Assistis switched on inthe multimedia system.
RActiveSteering Assist is switched on andactive.
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If novehicle is detected inthe adjacent lane anda lanechange is permitted,thesteering wheelsymbol andthe arroware shown in green2.TheLane Change to the Leftmessage appears,forexample. IfActive Lane Change Assisthasbeen activated withthe turn signal indicator buta lanechange is not immediately possible,thesteering wheel symbolremains green andthearrowappearsgray1. Whenthe lanechangesupportstarts,the turn signal indicator is auto‐matically activated.
If a lanechange is not possible,the arrow fadesout after afew seconds and a new lanechangemust be initiated. An immediate lanechange is
only possible on freeway sections without speedlimits.
Ifthe system is impaired,Active Lane ChangeAssistmay be canceled. If it is canceled,theLane Change Canceledmessage appears inthemultifunction display and awarningtone sounds.
&WARNINGRisk of accident fromchang‐ing lanetoan occupied adjacent lane
Lane ChangeAssistcannot alwaysdetectclearlyifthe adjacent lane is free.
The lanechange might be initiated althoughthe adjacent lane is not free.
#Beforechanging lanes, make surethatthe neighboring lane is free andthere isno dangerto otherroad users.
#Monitorthe lanechange.
&WARNINGRisk of accident if LaneChange Assistunexpectedlystops func‐tioning
Ifthe system limitationsfor Lane ChangeAssist havebeenreached,there is no guar‐anteethatthe system willremain active.
Lane Change Assist cannotthen assistyoubyapplyingsteeringtorques.
#Always monitorthe lanechange andkeepyour hands onthesteering wheel.Observethe traffic conditions andsteerand/or brake if necessary.
System limitationsThe system limitations ofActiveSteering AssistapplytoActive Lane Change Assist(→page 208).
The system may also be impaired or may notfunction inthefollowing situations:
RThe sensors intherear bumper are dirty,damaged or covered,for instanceby asticker or ice and snow.
RTheexterior lighting is malfunctioning.
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