language MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2015 W222 Owner's Manual
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Online access to the vehicle
General information 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.
i Operation of integrated information
systems and communications equip-
ment in the vehicle: you must observe the
legal requirements for the country in which
you are currently driving.
From the "My Mercedes Electric - Vehicle
Homepage", you can call up remote query and
remote configuration functions for your vehi-
cle. This is possible from an Internet-enabled computer, as well as many modern smart-
phones.
You can access the "Vehicle Homepage" via
your web browser.
Please call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline num-
ber
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
to obtain the relevant Internet address.
In order to use the "Vehicle Homepage", you
must agree to the local terms of use.
The contractual periods of mbrace apply to
the "Vehicle Homepage". To use the "Vehicle Homepage", you require an activated access
to the mbrace emergency call system and a
separate activation/registration for the
"Vehicle Homepage".
More information about how to access the
"Vehicle Homepage" and the terms of use are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The "Vehicle Homepage" is available in the
following languages:
R German
R English
R French
R Italian
R Spanish
R Portuguese
R Dutch
R Chinese
Notes on data protection Bear in mind that the "Vehicle Homepage"
offers access to your data.
Therefore, look after the vehicle verification
code (VVC) provided and your user details
carefully.
The vehicle verification code (VVC) is required when you register for the first time on the
"Vehicle Homepage". This code is used to link
the vehicle and the user access on the "Vehi- cle Homepage" and enables correct use. If
you have any questions, please contact the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) .
i Prevent unauthorized persons from
accessing this data.
Every person who has access to the infor-
mation stated can use the functions on the
"Vehicle Homepage".
i Information when selling a vehicle or
buying a used vehicle:
R If you sell your vehicle, you are obliged to
delete the vehicle from your personal
area on the "Vehicle Homepage". Addi-
tionally, you must destroy documents
containing the vehicle verification code
(VVC).
R If you have bought a used vehicle, it is
possible that the previous owner still has
access to the "Vehicle Homepage". If in
doubt, have a new vehicle verification Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in hybrid vehicles)
219Driving and parking Z
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shows the
Park Assist Canceled
Park Assist Canceled mes-
sage.
When Active Parking Assist is canceled, you
must steer and brake again yourself.
If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle is braked to a standstill. To drive on, depress the
accelerator again. Rear view camera
General notes Rear view camera
:is in the trunk lid handle.
Rear view camera :is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind
your vehicle with guide lines in the COMAND
display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
i The text of messages shown in the
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of rear view camera messages in the COMAND
display.
Important safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble 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. Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
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 camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if the camera lens fogs up, e.g. when driving
into a heated garage in winter, causing a
rapid change in temperature
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 416)
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the
rear view camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
The guide lines in the COMAND display show
the distances to your vehicle. The distances
only apply to road level.
i The rear view camera is protected from
raindrops and dust by means of a flap.
When the rear view camera is activated,
this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
R you have finished the maneuvering proc-
ess
R you switch off the engine
R you open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 416).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated. 256
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