2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS wipers

#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
Light and visibility151

Settingtherear climate control usingthemultimedia system
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.bClimate Control.Rear
Activatingrear climate controlIfthis function is activated,the settings fromthefront control panel are automaticallyadoptedforrear climate control.
#SelectRear On.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Controllingtherear climate control automat‐ically
#SelectAUTO.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Settingthe airflow
#SelectAirflow.
#Setthe airflow.
Settingthetemperature
#SelectTemperature.
#SelectRear Rightand/orRear Left.
#Setthetemperature.
Settingthe air distribution
#SelectAir Distribution.
#SelectRear Rightand/orRear Left.
#Setthe air distribution.
Activating or deactivating the climate con‐trol synchronization function usingthe multi‐media system
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.bClimate Con-
trol.SYNC
The climate control can be controlled centrallyusingthe synchronization function. Thetempera‐ture setting is automatically adoptedfor all cli‐mate zones.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Removing condensation from the windows
Windows fogged up onthe inside
#PresstheXbutton.
#Ifthe windowscontinuetofog up: pressthedbutton.
Windows fogged up onthe outside
#Switchonthe windshield wipers.
#PresstheXbutton.
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off
#Presstherbutton.The interior air will berecirculated.
Air-recirculation mode automatically switchestofresh air mode after some time.
%If air-recirculation mode is switched on,thewindowsmayfog up morequickly.Switch onair-recirculation mode only briefly.
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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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#Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom usingthewindshield wipers whilethe engine hoodis open
Whenthe engine hood is open andthe wind‐shield wipers are set in motion,you can betrappedbythe wiper linkage.
#Always switch offthe windshield wipersand ignition before openingthe enginehood.
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you mayfailtorecognize dan‐gers.
#Toopen:pull lever1toreleasethe hood.#Push handle1ofthe hood catch upwardsand liftthe hoodbyapproximately15in(40 cm).#Toclose:lowerthe hood and let itfall from aheight of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
#Ifthe hood canstill be lifted slightly,openthe hood again and close it with a little moreforce until it engages correctly.
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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.
Maintenance and care409

The electrical fuses are located inthefollowingfuse boxes:
RFuse box inthe engine compartment onthedriver's side (→page 431)
RFuse box onthe driver's side ofthe cockpit(→page 432)
RFuse box inthe front passengerfootwell(→page 432)
RFuse box inthe trunk ontheright-hand sideofthevehicle when viewed inthe direction oftravel (→page 433)
Opening and closingthe fuse box intheengine compartment
Requirements:RObservethe notes on electrical fuses(→page 430).
RHavethefollowingtoolsreadilyavailable:
-a dry cloth
-a screwdriver
Opening
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom usingthewindshield wipers whilethe engine hoodis open
Whenthe engine hood is open andthe wind‐shield wipers are set in motion,you can betrappedbythe wiper linkage.
#Always switch offthe windshield wipersand ignition before openingthe enginehood.
#Releaseretaining clips1.Pull cover2up.
Breakdown assistance431

Loading guidelines..................................121
Loading information table......................442
LoadsSecuring ..............................................121
Locator lightingsee Surround lighting
Locking/unlockingActivating/deactivatingthe auto‐matic lockingfeature .............................68Emergencykey ...................................... 69KEYLESS-GO ..........................................67Unlocking and opening doors fromthe inside ..............................................66
Low-beam headlampsSwitching on/off .................................14 5
Lubricant additivesseeAdditives
LuggageNet hooks ............................................12 6Securing ..............................................121
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MAGICBODYCONTROL...........................217Setting ................................................. 221Suspension ..........................................217
MAGIC SKY CONTROL...............................86Function ................................................ 86Operating .............................................. 86
MAGIC VISION CONTROLWindshield wipers...............................15 3
MaintenanceMenu (on-boardcomputer) .................. 256Vehicle ...................................................21
Maintenancesee ASSYST PLUS
MalfunctionRestraint system ................................... 32
Malfunction messagesee Display message
Map...........................................319, 320, 321Avoiding an area ..................................323Avoiding an area (overview) .................323Changing an area ................................ 324Deleting an area .................................. 324
Displayingthe compass ....................... 325Displayingthe mapversion .................323Displayingthe next intersectingstreet................................................... 323Displayingthe satellite map ................326Displayingthe traffic map ....................319Displayingweather information ...........326Map data ............................................. 325Moving ................................................ 322Overview ............................................. 320Selecting POI symbols ......................... 322Selectingtext information ................... 322Selectingthe map orientation .............322Settingthe map scale .......................... 321Settingthe map scale automatically ....325Updating .............................................. 324
Map and compassOverview .............................................320
Massage programOverview .............................................109Resettingthe settings ..........................11 0
Massage programsSelectingthe front seats ......................110
556Index

Tractiongrade .....................................446Treadwear grade .................................446Unusual handlingcharacteristics ........ 434
Wi-Fi.........................................................290Overview ............................................. 290Setting ................................................. 290Setting up a hotspot ............................ 291
Window curtain airbag............................. 38
Windowssee Side windows
Windows(Care).......................................409
Windshield.......................................152,15 3Infraredreflective ................................15 8Radiowaves ........................................158Replacingthe wiper blades ..................15 2Replacing wiper blades (MAGICVISIONCONTROL) ...............................15 3
WindshieldseeWindshield
Windshield heater...................................16 4
Windshield heatingseeWindshield heater
Windshieldwasher fluid.........................473Notes ...................................................473
Windshieldwasher systemTopping up ...........................................402
Windshield wipersActivating/deactivating .......................151Replacingthe wiper blades ..................15 2Replacing wiper blades (MAGICVISIONCONTROL) ...............................15 3
Winter operationSnowchains ........................................ 435
Wiper bladesCare.................................................... 409Replacing .............................................152Replacing (MAGIC VISIONCONTROL).............................................................153
WirelesschargingFunction/notes ....................................141Mobile phone .......................................14 2Mobile phone (rear passenger com‐partment) ............................................14 2
Wirelessvehicle componentsDeclaration of conformity ...................... 23
Workout programOverview .............................................109
Workshopsee Qualified specialistworkshop
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