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

parking space until yellow guide line
0044
reaches parking space marking 0043.
X Keep the steering wheel in that position
and back up carefully. 0043
Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
X Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly
in front of the parking space.
The white lane should be as close to parallel
with the parking space marking as
possible. 0043
White guide line at current steering wheel
angle
0044 Parking space marking
X Turn the steering wheel to the center
position while the vehicle is stationary. 0043
Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
0044 White guide line without turning the
steering wheel
0087 End of parking space
X Back up carefully until you have reached
the final position.
Red guide line 0043is then at end of parking
space 0087. The vehicle is almost parallel in
the parking space.
Wide-angle function 0043
Symbol for the wide-angle view function
0044 PARKTRONIC warning displays
You can also use the rear view camera to
select a wide-angle view.
When PARKTRONIC is operational
(Y page 220), a symbol for your own vehicle
appears in the COMAND display. If the
PARKTRONIC warning displays are active,
warning displays 0044light up in the COMAND
display in yellow or red respectively. Driving systems
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Object detection
The rear view camera can detect moving and
stationary objects. If, for example, a
pedestrian or another vehicle is detected,
these objects are marked with bars. The
system is only able to detect and mark
stationary objects when your vehicle is
moving. By contrast, stationary objects will
always be detected and marked.
To ensure that you can use the function, it
must be switched on in COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions). 360° camera (surround view)
General notes The 360° camera is a system consisting of
four cameras.
The system analyzes images from the
following cameras:
R Rear view camera
R Front camera
R Two cameras in the exterior rear view
mirrors
The cameras capture the immediate
surroundings of the vehicle. The system
supports you, e.g. when parking or if vision is
restricted at an exit.
The 360° camera images can be shown in full
screen mode or in seven different split-screen
views on the COMAND display. A split-screen
view also includes a top view of the vehicle.
This view is calculated from the data supplied
by the installed cameras (virtual camera).
The six split-screen views are:
R top view and picture from the rear view
camera (130° viewing angle)
R top view and image from the front camera
(130° viewing angle without displaying the
maximum steering wheel angle)
R top view and enlarged rear view
R top view and enlarged front view R
top view and pictures from the rearward
facing mirror cameras (rear wheel view)
R top view and pictures from the forward
facing mirror cameras (front wheel view)
When the function is active and you shift the
transmission from position Dor Rto N, you
see the view which was active before the
360° view in the COMAND display. The
dynamic guidelines are hidden.
When you change between transmission
positions Dand R, you see the previously
selected front or rear view.
Important safety notes The 360°camera is only an aid and may show
a distorted view of obstacles, show them
incorrectly or not at all. The 360°camera is
not a substitute for attentive driving.
You are always responsible for safe
maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in the area
in which you are maneuvering.
You are always responsible for safety, and
must always pay attention to your
surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This applies to the areas
behind, in front of and beside the vehicle. You
could otherwise endanger yourself and
others.
The 360° camera will not function or will
function in a limited manner:
R
if the doors are open
R if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R if the trunk lid is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the cameras are exposed to very bright
light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if the camera lenses fog up, e.g. when
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R
if the camera lenses are dirty or covered
R if the vehicle components in which the
cameras are installed are damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the 360° camera in this case. You
can otherwise injure others or cause damage
to objects or the vehicle.
Guide lines are always shown at road level.
The cameras in the front and in the rear area
are each protected by a flap. These flaps are
opened when the 360° camera is activated.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 358). For technical reasons, the flaps
may remain open briefly after the 360°
camera has been deactivated.
Activation conditions The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
R COMAND is switched on (see the separate
operating instructions)
R the 360° Camera 360° Camera function is activated
i If the 360° camera is activated at speeds
above 19 mph (30 km/h) a warning
message appears.
The warning message disappears if:
R the vehicle's speed falls below 19 mph
(30 km/h). The 360° camera is then
activated.
R the message is confirmed with the
0076 button. Activating the 360° camera using the
function button X
Press button 0043.
Depending on whether position Dor Ris
engaged, the following is shown:
R full screen display with the image from
the front camera
R full screen display with the image from
the rear camera
i You can also switch to the split-screen
view from the full-screen view.
Activating the 360° camera with
COMAND X
To select the 360°
360° Camera Camera from the vehicle
carousel: turn and press the controller.
Depending on whether position Dor Ris
engaged, the following is shown:
R a split screen with top view and the
image from the front camera or
R a split screen with top view and the
image from the rear view camera
Further information on the COMAND
controller can be found in the separate
operating instructions.
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear The 360° camera images can be
automatically displayed by engaging reverse
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X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that the Activation by R
Activation by R
gear
gear function is selected in COMAND (see
the separate operating instructions).
X To show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display in split-screen mode. You
see the top view of the vehicle and the
image from the rear view camera.
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays Switching between split screen views:
X
To switch to the line with the vehicle icons:
slide the controller 00970052.
X To select a vehicle icon: turn the controller.
Switching to full screen mode:
X Turn and press the controller to select
Fullscreen
Fullscreen.
i The full screen option is only available in
the following views:
R Top view with picture from the rear view
camera
R Top view with picture from the front
camera
Displays in the COMAND display Important safety notes
The camera system may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. Obstacles are not shown by the
system in the following locations:
R under the front and rear bumpers
R very close to the front and rear bumpers
R in close range above the handle on the
trunk lid
R very close to the exterior mirrors
R in the transitional areas between the
various cameras in the virtual top view !
Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the
bottom-most guideline.
Top view with picture from the rear view
camera 0043
Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
0044 Symbol for the split screen setting with
top view and rear view camera image
0087 Guide line for the maximum steering angle
0085 Yellow lane marking tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0083 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
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0084
Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
006B Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
006C Bumper
006D Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
The guide lines are shown when the
transmission is in position R.
The distance specifications only apply to
objects that are at ground level.
Top view with picture from the front
camera 0043
Symbol for the split screen setting with
top view and front camera image
0044 Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the front
of the vehicle
0087 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0085 Yellow lane marking tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic) 0083
Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
front of the vehicle
0084 Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the front
of the vehicle
Top view and enlarged rear view 0043
Symbol for the split screen setting with
top view and rear view camera image
enlarged
0044 Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
This view assists you in estimating the
distance to the vehicle behind you.
i This setting can also be selected as an
enlarged front view. Driving systems
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Top view with picture from the mirror
camera 0043
Symbol for the top view and forward-
facing mirror camera setting
0044 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors (right side
of vehicle)
0087 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors (left side of
vehicle)
i You can also select the mirror camera
setting for the rear-facing view.
Wide-angle function 0043
Symbol for the full screen setting with rear
view camera image
0044 PARKTRONIC warning displays
If the vehicle is equipped with PARKTRONIC
and the function is active ( Ypage 220),
warning displays 0044in the COMAND display
are also active or light up accordingly. PARKTRONIC appears:
R
in split screen view as red or yellow
brackets around the vehicle icon in the top
view, or
R in the full screen view, on the right-hand
side at the bottom as red or yellow brackets
around the vehicle icon
i The full screen display can also be
selected as front view.
Select this view when you are driving out of
an exit and the view of crossing traffic is
restricted, for example.
i To select split-screen view, select the
0038 symbol in the display then confirm
with the COMAND controller.
Exiting 360° camera display mode As soon as your vehicle exceeds a speed of
19 mph (30 km/h) with the function
activated, the function switches off. The view
which was active before the 360° camera
was displayed appears in the COMAND
display. You can also stop the 360° camera
display from split-screen view by selecting
the 0038 symbol in the display and then
confirming with the COMAND controller.
The 360° camera display is also ended if you
select transmission position P. ATTENTION ASSIST
General notes ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
monotonous journeys, such as on highways.
It is active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to
125 mph (200 km/h) range. If
ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical indicators
of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration on the part of the driver, it
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Important safety notes
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the
driver. It might not always recognize fatigue
or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to
recognize them at all. The system is not a
substitute for a well-rested and attentive
driver.
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or
not occur at all:
R if the length of the journey is less than
approximately 30 minutes
R if the road condition is poor, e.g. if the
surface is uneven or if there are potholes
R if there is a strong side wind
R if you have adopted a sporty driving style
with high cornering speeds or high rates of
acceleration
R if you are predominantly driving slower
than 37 mph (60 km/h) or faster than
125 mph (200 km/h)
R if you are driving with the active Steer
Assist of DISTRONIC PLUS
R if the time has been set incorrectly
R in active driving situations, such as when
you change lanes or change your speed
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you
continue your journey and starts assessing
your tiredness again if:
R you switch off the engine.
R you take off your seat belt and open the
driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or
to take a break. Displaying the attention level You can have current status information
displayed in the assistance menu
(Y
page 259) of the on-board computer.
X Select the Assistance display for Attention
Assist using the on-board computer
(Y page 258).
The following information is displayed:
R length of the journey since the last break.
R the attention level determined by
ATTENTION ASSIST, displayed in a bar
display in five levels from high to low.
R if ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate
the attention level and cannot output a
warning, the System Passive System Passive message
appears. The bar display then changes the
display, e.g. if you are driving at a speed
below 37 mph (60 km/h) or above
124 mph (200 km/h).
Activating ATTENTION ASSIST X
Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (Y page 261).
The system determines the attention level
of the driver depending on the setting
selected:
Standard selected: the sensitivity with
which the system determines the attention
level is set to normal.
Sensitive selected: the sensitivity is set
higher. The attention level detected by
Attention Assist is adapted accordingly and
the driver is warned earlier. Driving systems
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When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
00AD symbol and OFF appear in the
multifunction display in the assistance
display when the engine is running.
When ATTENTION ASSIST has been
deactivated, it is automatically reactivated
after the engine has been stopped. The
sensitivity selected corresponds to the last
selection activated (standard/sensitive).
Warning in the multifunction display If fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration are detected, a warning
appears in the multifunction display:
Attention Assist: Take a Break! Attention Assist: Take a Break!
In addition to the message shown in the
multifunction display, you will then hear a
warning tone.
X If necessary, take a break.
X Confirm the message by pressing the
0076 button on the steering wheel.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST
continues to detect increasing lapses in
concentration, you will be warned again after
15 minutes at the earliest. This will only
happen if ATTENTION ASSIST still detects
typical indicators of fatigue or increasing
lapses in concentration.
If a warning is output in the multifunction
display, a service station search is performed
in COMAND. You can select a service station
and navigation to this service station will then
begin. This function can be activated and
deactivated in COMAND. Night View Assist Plus
General notes In addition to the illumination provided by the
normal headlamps, Night View Assist Plus
uses infrared light to illuminate the road.
Night View Assist Plus camera 0044picks up
the infrared light and displays a monochrome
image in the multifunction display. The image
shown in the display corresponds to a road lit
up by high-beam headlamps. This enables you
to see the road's course and any obstacles in
good time. When pedestrian recognition is
active, pedestrians recognized by the system
are visually highlighted in color in the Night
View Assist Plus display with small frame
corners.
i Infrared light is not visible to the human
eye and therefore does not glare. Night
View Assist Plus can therefore remain
switched on even if there is oncoming
traffic.
In addition, thermal imaging camera 0043is
integrated in the radiator grill. The camera
helps detect pedestrians and animals.
Observe the notes on cleaning the thermal
imaging camera (Y page 359).
Important safety notes Night View Assist Plus is only an aid and is not
a substitute for attentive driving. Do not rely
on the Night View Assist Plus display. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
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your driving style to suit the prevailing road
and traffic conditions.
The system may be impaired or may not
function if:
R if there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray
R if the windshield is dirty, fogged up or
covered, for instance by a sticker, in the
vicinity of the camera
R if the thermal imaging camera in the
radiator grill is dirty, fogged up or covered
R on bends, hilltops or downhill gradients
R at high outside temperatures
Night View Assist Plus cannot display objects
directly in front of or beside the vehicle.
It may be the case that other objects are
marked or highlighted as well as pedestrians
and animals.
Pedestrian and animal recognition General notes
Pedestrian or animal recognition may be
impaired or inoperative if:
R pedestrians or animals are partially or
entirely obscured by other objects, e.g.
parked vehicles
R the silhouette of the pedestrian or of the
animal in the Night View Assist Plus display
is incomplete or interrupted, e.g. by
powerful light reflections
R pedestrians or animals do not contrast with
the surroundings
R the camera system no longer recognizes
pedestrians as persons due to special
clothing or other objects
R pedestrians are not in an upright position,
e.g. sitting, squatting or lying
R animals are not recognized by the system,
e.g. because of their size or shape
The pedestrian and animal recognition is
deactivated at temperatures above 90 ‡
(32 †). The spotlight function and automatic
delayed switch-off are then no longer active. Pedestrian recognition
0043
Night View Assist Plus display
0044 Readiness symbol for active pedestrian
recognition
0087 Highlighting
0085 Pedestrian recognized
Night View Assist Plus can recognize
pedestrians using typical characteristics, e.g.
the body contours and posture of a person
standing upright.
Pedestrian recognition is then switched on
automatically if:
R Night View Assist Plus is activated.
R you are driving faster than approximately
6 mph (10 km/h).
R it is dark.
If pedestrian recognition is active, readiness
symbol 0044appears. Persons who are
detected are highlighted by framing 0087. If the
pedestrian recognition system has brought a
pedestrian to your attention, look through the
windshield to evaluate the situation. The
actual distance to objects and pedestrians
cannot be gaged accurately by looking at a
screen.
Animal recognition
Animals can be recognized in the following
situations:
R darkness
R outside built-up areas
R below an outside temperature of 90 ‡
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Night View Assist Plus can recognize larger
animals such as deer, cows or horses using
typical characteristics.
The system does not detect:
R smaller animals, e.g. dogs and cats
R animals whose silhouette is not clearly
recognizable.
When detected, animals are marked with
small color frame corners. In contrast to
pedestrian recognition, there is no separate
readiness symbol in the multifunction
display.
Switching Night View Assist on/off Activation conditions
You can only activate Night View Assist Plus
if all of the following conditions are met:
R the ignition is switched on (Y page 171) or
the engine has been started.
R the light switch is in the 0058or0058
position.
R reverse gear has not been engaged.
Activating Night View Assist Plus X
Press button 0043.
The Night View Assist Plus display appears
in the multifunction display.
i The infrared headlamps only switch on in
the dark from speeds of approximately
6 mph (10 km/h). This means that you do
not have the full visual range while the
vehicle is stationary and cannot check
whether Night View Assist Plus is working. The infrared headlamps are deactivated at
speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h). The Night
View image continues to be displayed until
you deactivate it by pressing button 0043.
Automatic delayed switch-off
You can select the Night View Assist Night View Assist
Automatic
Automatic Activation
Activation option via the Night
View Assist menu. The pedestrian and animal
search function remains active even when the
Night View image is not displayed. In the dark,
in unlit surroundings and at speeds of more
than 60 km/h, the Night View image is
automatically displayed in the multifunction
display as soon as pedestrians or animals are
detected.
X In the assistance menu, select automatic
delayed switch-off of Night View Assist Plus
(Y page 260).
Deactivating Night View Assist Plus
X Press button 0043.
The Night View Assist Plus display
disappears from the multifunction display.
Night View Assist is deactivated.
Spotlight function General notes
Under certain conditions, the spotlight
function uses the headlamps to flash at
detected pedestrians.
The spotlight function is only active if:
R
pedestrian recognition is active
R the road surface is not lit
R the driving speed is at least 40 mph
(60 km/h)
R the "Adaptive Highbeam Assist"
(Y page 142) or "Adaptive Highbeam Assist
PLUS" function is activated
The spotlight function is not active or is active
only to a limited extent if:
R you are driving in city traffic
R there are pedestrians located in the area of
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