MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2014 W222 Owner's Manual

Problems with the steering wheel heating
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The steering wheel
heating has switched
off prematurely or
cannot be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting. EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel and the driver's seat, you
and other vehicle occupants – particularly
children – could become trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
making adjustments, make sure that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat
and the steering wheel.
If there is a danger of entrapment by the
steering column:
R move the steering wheel adjustment lever.
If there is a danger of entrapment by the seat:
R press the switch for seat adjustment.
The adjustment process is stopped. G
WARNING
If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature, they can become trapped,
particularly when unattended. There is a risk
of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident. Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature using COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions).
Position of the steering wheel and the
driver's seat when the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature is active The steering wheel tilts upwards and the
driver's seat moves backwards if you:
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R with KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door;
KEYLESS-GO must be in position 1
R with the SmartKey: open the driver's
door; the SmartKey must be in position 0
or 1in the ignition lock (Y page 171)
R open the driver's door when the ignition is
switched off
i The steering wheel only tilts upwards and
the driver's seat only moves backwards, if
this driving position is stored after seat or
steering wheel adjustment (Y page 133).
The last position of the steering wheel or seat
is stored if:
R the ignition is switched off.
R the setting is stored with the memory
function (Y page 133).
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop. The driver's seat only moves Steering wheel
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backwards if it is not already in the
rearmost position.
Position of the steering wheel and the
driver's seat for driving The steering wheel and the driver's seat are
moved to the previously set position if:
R the driver's door is closed and you insert
the SmartKey into the ignition lock
R you close the driver's door when the
ignition is switched on
R you press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
i The steering wheel and the driver's seat
only return to the last set position when the
driving position is stored after seat or
steering wheel adjustment (Y page 133).
The last position of the steering wheel or seat
is stored if:
R the ignition is switched off.
R the setting is stored with the memory
function (Y page 133).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened or the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. This makes it easier to exit the
vehicle and rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions). Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0043
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the
distance from road users traveling behind,
e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder. 130
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Adjusting the exterior mirrors
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Press button 0044for the right-hand exterior
mirror or button 0087for the left-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp lights up in the button
that has been pressed.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button 0043as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button 0043up, down, or
to the left or right until you have adjusted
the exterior mirror to the correct position.
You should have a good overview of traffic
conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
After the engine has been started, the
exterior mirrors are automatically heated if
the rear window defroster is switched on and
the outside temperature is low. Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Briefly press button 0043.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
i If you are driving faster than 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the
exterior mirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or
completely discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset. The exterior mirrors will
otherwise not fold in when you select the
"Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the
on-board computer.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Briefly press button 0043.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
When the "Automatic mirror folding" function
is activated in COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions): Mirrors
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R
the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out automatically
again as soon as you unlock the vehicle.
i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in
manually, they do not fold out.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X Press and hold button 0043until you hear a
click and the mirror engages audibly into
position (Y page 131).
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 131). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on.
R incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior
lighting is switched on. Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
0043
Memory button M
0044 Adjustment button
0087 Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
0085 Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock ( Ypage 171).
X Press button 0087for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button 0044to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position. 132
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wheel and mirrors

Using the memory button
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. This setting can be
stored using memory button M0043.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Press button 0087for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Use adjustment button 0044to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
X Press memory button M0043 and one of the
arrows on adjustment button 0044within
three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up a stored parking position
setting X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button 0087.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
R about ten seconds after you have
disengaged reverse gear
R if you press button 0085for the exterior
mirror on the driver's side Memory function
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's
side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat
or steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making
adjustments, make sure that no one has any
body parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped,
immediately release the memory function
position button. The adjustment process is
stopped. G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they
activate the memory function, particularly
when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Storing settings
With the memory function, you can store up
to three different settings, e.g. for three
different people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
R seat, backrest, head restraint position and
contour of the backrest in the lumbar
region
R multicontour seat: the side bolsters of the
backrest as well as the contour of the Memory function
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backrest in the lumbar and shoulder
regions
R active multicontour seat: side bolsters of
the backrest, shoulder of the backrest,
contour of the backrest, dynamic function
level
R seat heating: distribution of the heated
sections of the seat cushion and backrest
R driver's side: position of the exterior
mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger
sides X
Adjust the seat accordingly (Y page 112).
X On the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (Y page 127 )and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 131).
X Press memory button Mand one of the
storage position buttons 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected
preset position. A tone sounds when the
settings have been completed. Calling up a stored setting
X Press and hold the relevant storage
position button 1,2or 3, until the seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in
the stored position.
i If you release the storage position button,
the seat, steering wheel and mirror setting
functions stop immediately. The
multicontour seat setting or the 4-way
lumbar support is still carried out. Memory function in the rear
compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat
or steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making
adjustments, make sure that no one has any
body parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped,
immediately release the memory function
position button. The adjustment process is
stopped. G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they
activate the memory function, particularly
when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. General notes
The settings for the rear seat and the front-
passenger seat can be stored using the rear-
compartment memory function.
R If the indicator lamp in the 0095button is
not lit, store the rear seat settings.
R If the indicator lamp in the 0095button
lights up, store the front-passenger seat
and rear seat settings. Both the front-
passenger and rear seat are taken into
account with this setting. Depending on the
equipment in the vehicle, two or three
memory positions can be stored for the
front-passenger and rear seats. 134
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Storing settings
General notes With the memory function in the rear, you can
store up to three different settings, e.g. for
three different people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
R position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
R multicontour seat: the side bolsters of the
backrest as well as the contour of the
backrest in the lumbar and shoulder
regions
R seat heating: distribution of the heated
sections of the seat cushion and backrest
if the indicator lamp in the 0095button is
not lit.
The following settings are stored to a memory
position, if the indicator lamp in the 0095
button lights up:
R position of the footrest for the front-
passenger seat, if available
R position of the screen, if available
Vehicles without rear reclining seat X
To select the rear seat: press the0095
button repeatedly until the indicator lamp
in the button is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if
the indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
X Adjust the rear seat accordingly
(Y page 113).
or X
To select the front-passenger seat:
press the 0095button repeatedly until the
indicator lamp lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X Adjust the front-passenger seat
accordingly (Y page 114).
X Press memory button Mand one of the
storage position buttons 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected
storage position.
Vehicles with a rear reclining seat X
To select the rear seat: press the0095
button repeatedly until the indicator lamp
in the button is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if
the indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
X Adjust the rear seat accordingly
(Y page 113).
or
X To select the front-passenger seat:
press the 0095button repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X Adjust the front-passenger seat
accordingly (Y page 114).
X Press the Mmemory button and then press
either the 1or 2memory button within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected
storage position. Memory function in the rear compartment
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You cannot store any settings on the button
for setting the reclined position.
The memory positions in the area for the
chauffeur mode can only be set when the
conditions for the chauffeur mode are fulfilled
(Y page 117). Calling up a stored setting
Vehicles without rear reclining seat X
Press and hold the relevant storage
position button 1,2or 3until the rear seat
or the front-passenger seat are in the
stored position.
i The seat adjustment procedure is
interrupted as soon as you release the
storage position button. The multicontour
seat setting or the 4-way lumbar support is
still carried out.
Vehicles with a rear reclining seat X
Press and hold the relevant storage
position button 1or 2until the rear seat or
the front-passenger seat is in the stored
position.
i The seat adjustment procedure is
interrupted as soon as you release the
storage position button. The multicontour
seat setting or the 4-way lumbar support is
still carried out. 136
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Useful information
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Exterior lighting ................................ 138
Interior lighting ................................. 144
Replacing bulbs ................................. 146
Windshield wipers ............................146 137Lights and windshield wipers

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. Driving abroad
Symmetrical low-beam headlamps Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Asymmetrical low beam Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using:
R
the light switch
R the combination switch (Y page 140)
R the on-board computer (Y page 262)
Light switch Operation
00470063
Left-hand standing lamps
00480064 Right-hand standing lamps
00490060 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A0058 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
004B0058 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to 0058, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other 138
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