MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2017 Owners Manual

General notes The multimedia system section in this Opera-
tor's Manual describes the basic principles for
operation. More information can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking the following into
account, for example: R
traffic lights R
stop and yield signs R
parking or stopping restrictions R
road narrowing R
other road and traffic rules and regulations
The multimedia system may give incorrect nav-
igation recommendations if the actual street/
traffic situation does not correspond with the
digital map's data.
For example: R
a diverted route R
the road layout or the direction of a one-way
street has been changed
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over multimedia system
driving recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving. Please always use this feature instead of con-
sulting the map display for directions. Looking
at the icons or map display can distract you from
traffic conditions and driving, and increase the
risk of an accident.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that is deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). How-
ever, it is recommended to insta ll it at a distance
of
at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the
radiation source and a person's body (not
including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and
legs).
G WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion.
You will notice this, for example, because either
you will not be able to select certain menu items
or a message will appear to this effect.Function restrictions 269
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Operating system
Overview
General notes Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off
completely.
Cleaning instructions
! Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off X
Press the

X
To exit the menu: briefly press the 8
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode. X
To call up the basic display: press the 8
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the basic
display of the current operating mode.
The telephone keypad or touchpad The multimedia system is equipped with either a
telephone keypad or a touchpad.
The telephone keypad is touch-sensitive. As
soon as one or several of the keys are gently
touched, the telephone keypad is shown in the
multimedia system's display. The key being
touched is highlighted.
As an alternative to the controller, the touchpad
enables menu items to be selected and charac-
ter entry including handwriting recognition, for
example.
Touchpad
Switching the touchpad on/off Multimedia system: X
Select Vehicle { System Set‐
tings { Touchpad { Activate Touch‐
pad .
The touchpad is switched on s or off S .
Operating the touchpad The touchpad is available in two versions.
Variant 1
C
Touch-sensitive surface
D
Favorites button

interpreted in different ways, these character
suggestions are displayed. X
If character suggestions are shown, turn and
press the controller. X
Resume the character entry on the touchpad.
Handwriting recognition
C
Active input lineD
To insert a space

Switching the character entry between
touchpad and controller Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or
characters has been selected. X
To switch to the controller: press the con-
troller.
Character entry using the controller is active. X
To switch to the touchpad: press the touch-
pad with your finger.
Handwriting recognition on the touchpad is
active.
Favorites
Calling up and exiting favorites X
To call up: press the } button on the con-
troller or on the touchpad. X
Select a favorite, e.g. Vehicle .
The favorites are displayed. X
To exit: press the } button again.
Adding favorites
Adding a predefined favorite
C
Adds a new favorite
D
Renames a selected favorite

C
Adjusts temperature, airflow and air distri-
bution, left, as well as displaying the current
settingD
Calls up the climate control menu, displays
the current cooling and climate mode set-
ting

PLUG ‑ IN HYBRID: before getting in, the driver's
seat area or the whole vehicle interior is briefly
warmed or ventilated. The air from the vents is
pre-cooled. X
Call up the climate control menu
( Y
page 274). X
To select Pre-entry Climate Control
via Key : turn and press the controller.X
To activate or deactivate: turn the control-
ler. X
To exit the menu: press the 8 button.
Activating or deactivating pre-entry cli-
mate control at departure time This function is available for PLUG ‑ IN HYBRID
vehicles.
The driver's seat and the vehicle interior are
heated or cooled prior to the set departure time. X
Call up the climate control menu
( Y
page 274). X
To select Pre-entry Climate Ctrl. at
Departure Time : turn and press the control-
ler.
A rotary menu appears. X
To select the setting: turn the controller.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting. X
To exit the menu: press the 8 button.
Adjusting the footwell temperature X
Call up the climate control menu
( Y
page 274). X
To select Adjust Footwell : turn and press
the controller. X
To change sides: slide 1 the controller.X
To change the setting: turn the controller.X
To exit the menu: press the 8 button.
Settings in the bottom bar of the cli-
mate control menu
Switching cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion on/off
i Activating the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation facilitates the cooling of the vehicle
interior even with high outside temperatures. X
Call up the climate control menu
( Y
page 274). X
Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated. X
To select s A/C : turn and press the con-
troller. X
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is activated s or deactivated S .
i The current status of the cooling function is
displayed in the climate control bar: A/C ON
– activated, A/C OFF – deactivated.
i Deactivating the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function reduces fuel consumption.
Synchronizing the climate control set-
tings Use s Sync (synchronization) to select the cli-
mate control setting for all zones together s or
separately S . X
Call up the climate control menu
( Y
page 274). X
Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated. X
To select s Sync : turn and press the con-
troller. X
The synchronization function is activated s
or deactivated S .
With the synchronization function switched off,
you can alternate between driver and front
passenger. X
To switch from the footer to the main area:
slide 5 the controller. X
To switch between left and right: slide 1
the controller.
Not all climate control functions allow switch-
ing between the driver and front passenger.
For further information on synchronizing climate
control settings, see ( Y
page 138).
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted fromOperating system 275
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traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the navigation system.
General notes Among other things, correct functioning of the
navigation system depends on GPS reception. In
certain situations, GPS reception may be
impaired, there may be interference or there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
Further information can be found in the Digital
Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options Multimedia system: X
Select Navi { Navigation .
The map shows the vehicle's current position. X
Slide 6 the controller.X
Select { Route Settings .X
Select a route type.
Notes for route types: R
Eco Route
Calculates an economic route. R
Dynamic Traffic Route
Traffic reports on the route for the route guid-
ance are taken into account (only available in
the USA). R
Calculate Alternative Routes
Different routes are being calculated. Instead
of Start , select the Continue menu item.X
To avoid/use route options: select Avoid
Options .X
Select a route option. X
When Use Toll Roads is selected, select the
payment type.
Notes for route options: R
Use Toll Roads The route calculation includes roads which
require you to pay a usage fee (toll). R
Use Carpool Lanes (only available in the
USA)
Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access
conditions for carpool lanes.
Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool
lanes option is activated.
Entering an address Multimedia system: X
Select Navi { Navigation .
The map shows the vehicle's current position. X
Slide 6 the controller. X
Select Destination { Address Entry .
Enter an address, e.g. as follows: R
city or ZIP code, street, house number R
country, city or ZIP code R
city or ZIP code, center R
street, city or ZIP code, intersection X
Select City .
The city in which the vehicle is currently loca-
ted (current vehicle position) is at the top.
Below this, you will see locations for which
route guidance has already been carried out. X
Enter the city.
The C symbol: the location is contained on
the digital map multiple times. X
To switch to the list: slide the 5 control-
ler. X
Select the location.
If available, the ZIP code is shown. If there are
different ZIP codes available for the location,
the corresponding digits are displayed with an
X . X
Enter the street and house number.
The address is in the menu.
Further options for destination entry: R
search for free destination search
The free destination search finds destinations
using fragments of words. R
select the last destination R
select a contact R
select a POI
You can search for a POI by location, name or
telephone number. R
select destination on the map R
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You can map the route to the destination
yourself with up to four intermediate destina-
tions. R
select destinations from Mercedes-Benz
Apps R
select geo-coordinates
Calculating the route Prerequisite: the address has been entered and
is in the menu. X
Select Start or Continue .
The route is calculated with the selected route
type and the selected route options.
If route guidance has already been activated,
a prompt will appear asking whether you wish
to end the current route guidance. X
Select Yes or Set as Intermediate Des‐
tination .
Yes cancels the current route guidance and
starts route calculation to the new destina-
tion.
Set as Intermediate Destination adds
the new destination in addition to the existing
destination and opens the intermediate des-
tinations list.
Connecting a mobile phone
Requirements For telephony via the Bluetooth ®
interface, you
require a Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile phone. The
mobile phone must support Hands-Free Profile
1.0 or above. You can also connect your mobile
phone via NFC ( N ear F ield C ommunication) with
the multimedia system. For more information
(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Multimedia system: X
Select Vehicle { System Set‐
tings { Activate Bluetooth .X
Activate Bluetooth ®
s .
Mobile phone: X
Activate Bluetooth ®
and, if necessary, Blue-
tooth ®
visibility for other devices (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
The Bluetooth ®
device names for all of one man-
ufacturer's products might be identical. To
make it possible to clearly identify your mobile phone, change the device name (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
If the mobile phone supports the PBAP ( P hone
B ook A ccess P rofile) and MAP ( M essage
A ccess P rofile) Bluetooth ®
profiles, the follow-
ing information will be transmitted after you
connect: R
Phone book R
Call lists R
Messages
i Further information on suitable mobile
phones can be found at: http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
i In the USA, you can get in touch with the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus-
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-010 0.
Searching for and authorizing a mobile
phone Before using your mobile phone without NFC
with the multimedia system, you will need to
search for the phone and then authorize it.
Depending on the mobile phone, authorization
either takes place by means of Secure Simple
Pairing or by entering a passkey. The multimedia
system automatically makes the procedure that
is relevant for your mobile phone available. The
mobile phone is always connected automati-
cally after authorization. Further information on
using a mobile phone with the multimedia sys-
tem (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
If the multimedia system does not detect your
mobile phone, this may be due to particular
security settings on your mobile phone (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
Only one mobile phone can be connected to the
multimedia system at any one time.
Searching for a mobile phone
Multimedia system: X
Select Phone { Connect Device .X
Select Search for Phones .X
Select Start Search .
The available mobile phones are displayed in
the device list.Operating system 277
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Symbols in the device list
Sym-
bol Explanation