MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN 2018 Owner's Manual

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ENERGIZING comfort prog ram ove rview
Prog ram ove rview
Prog rams Function
Re fresh
Can maketargeted changes tothe interior climate torefresh vehicle occupants. Cooling air flow and ioniza‐
tion purify the air. The vehicle interior is illuminated with cool colors, and the seat is ventilated.
Wa rmth
Can increase the comfort le vel of the occupants. The vehicle&#39;s panel, seat and steering wheel heater pro‐
duce a cozy warmth. The air is pu rified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance is released. The vehicle
interior is illuminated with warm lighting.
Vi tality
Can countera ct fatigue in mono tonous driving situations. Fast-paced music and a vitalizing massage pro‐
vide invigorating stimulation forth eve hicle occupants. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant
fragrance is released. The vehicle interior is illuminated in a stimulating hue and the seat is ventilated.
Pleasure Can promotea positive mood in the occupants. Moderately fastmusic is pla yed and a massage program is
activated. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance is released. The vehicle interior is
illuminated with amicable lighting.
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Programs Function
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Can aidthe ph ysical and menta lre laxation of occupants. A back massage combined with local warmthpro‐
vide relaxation. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance is released. The music pla yer
pla ysselections of calming music and theve hicle interior is illuminated with pleasant lighting.
Tr aining
Can counteractthe onset of muscle tension, limbs falling asleep or stre ss with targeted relaxation or stim‐
ulation trainings. The exercises are demonstrated in short videos. The air is purified using ionization and a
pleasant fragrance is released. The vehicle interior is illuminated with lighting appropriate forth e training.
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Navigation
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#Slidethe controller totheright.
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se veralch aracter sets are support ed. An
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Latin characters.
#To call up the online sear chfunction:
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list appears. It sho wsonline destinations
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to uchpad.
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or the intermediate destination.
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