fog light MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2016 Owners Manual

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .2 92
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 293
Light sensor (display message) ....... 293
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 133
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 130
Cornering light function ................. 132
Fogged up headlamps .................... 134
General notes ................................ 130
Hazard warning lamps ................... 132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps ................... 132
Light switch ................................... 130
Low-beam headlamps .................... 131
Parking lamps ................................ 131
Setting exterior lighting ................. 130
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 274
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 274
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 325
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 87
Emergency locking ........................... 88
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .8 6
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 291
Switching on/off .......................... .1 31
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 118
Luxury head restraints ..................... 115 M M+S tires ............................................ 386
Magic Body Control ........................... 210
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 100
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 61
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 184
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 272
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .3 44
Display message ............................ 283
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 344
Downloading routes ....................... 347
Emergency call .............................. 341
General notes ................................ 340
Geo fencing ................................... 347
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .3 46
MB info call button ........................ 343
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 346
Remote vehicle locking .................. 345
Roadside Assistance button .......... 342
Search & Send ............................... 344
Self-test ......................................... 341
Speed alert ................................... .3 47
System .......................................... 341
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 347
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 345
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 81
General notes .................................. 81
Inserting .......................................... 82
Locking vehicle ................................ 88
Removing ......................................... 81
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 87
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 327
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 266
Memory function
In the rear compartment ................ 12712
Index

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific 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 28).
Exterior lighting
General notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends 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.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using: R
the light switch R
the combination switch ( Y
page 131)R
the on-board computer ( Y
page 274)
Light switch
Operation
G c
Left-hand standing lamps
H d
Right-hand standing lamps I `
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lightingJ X
Automatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensorK X
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 the X position.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/stand-
ing 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 in the ignition lock
Automatic headlamp mode
G WARNING
When the light switch is set to X , the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
X .
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle's light-
ing at all times.
Canada only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. The daytime run-
ning lamps function is required by law in Can-
ada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from a
drive position to P , the daytime running lamps/
low-beam headlamps go out after three
minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-
tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn the
light switch to the ` position, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the X position, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. Here, the Day‐130
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

time Running Lights function must be
switched on via the on-board computer
( Y
page 274).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the ` or X position, the manual
settings take precedence over the daytime run-
ning lamps.
X is the favored light switch setting. The light
setting is automatically selected according to
the brightness of the ambient light (exception:
poor visibility due to weather conditions such as
fog, snow or spray): R
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the
parking lamps are switched on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light. R
With the engine running: if you have switched
on the Daytime Running Lights function in
the on-board computer, the daytime running
lamps or the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off automati-
cally depending on the brightness of the ambi-
ent light. X
To switch on the automatic headlamps:
turn the light switch to the X position.
Low-beam headlamps Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is
dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on
and the light switch is set to the X position.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog. X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 2 or start the engine.X
Turn the light switch to the X position.
The green X indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
! If the battery charge is very low, the parking
lamps or standing lamps are automatically
switched off to enable the next engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and suffi-
ciently lit according to legal standards. Avoid
using the parking lamps ` over a period of
several hours. If possible, switch on the right-
hand d or left-hand c standing lamp. X
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
` position.
The green ` indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated. X
To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or
it should be in position 0 .X
Turn the light switch to the c (left-hand
side of the vehicle) or d ((right-hand side
of the vehicle) position.
Combination switch
Turn signal
C
High-beam headlamps D
Turn signal, right

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Gene ra l notes
Wit h Adaptive Highbea m Assis t Plus, you can
automatically switch between low-beam , partial
high-beam and high-beam headlamps.
Partial high-beam is a for m of illumination
whereby th e high-beam is directe d past other
road users. Other road user s are kept out of th e
high-beam. This prevents glare. When there is a
vehicl e in front, for example, th e high-beam
headlamp s illuminate th e areas to it s right and
left, and th e vehicl e in fron t is illuminate d by th e
low-beam headlamps.
The system automatically adapt s th e low-beam
headlamp range depending on th e distanc e to
th e other vehicle. Once th e system no longer
detects any other vehicles, it reactivates th e
high-beam headlamps.
If th e high-beam or partial high-beam are caus -
ing to o muc h reflection from traffic signs, th e
lights are automatically dimmed and glar e for
th e driver caused by th e reflection s is thus avoi -
ded.
The system' s optical sensor is locate d behind
th e windshield near th e overhead control panel. Import ant safety notes
G WARNIN G
Adaptive Highbea m Assis t Plus does no t rec -
ogniz e road users: R
who hav e no lights , e.g. pedestrian sR
who hav e poor lighting , e.g. cyclist sR
whos e lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In ver y rar e cases, Adaptive Highbea m Assis t
Plus may no t recogniz e road user s who do
hav e lights , or may recogniz e them to o late. In
this or similar situations, th e automatic high -
beam headlamp s will no t be deactivated or
will be activated regardless . There is a ris k of
an accident.
Always carefully observ e th e traffic condition s
and switch off th e high-beam headlamp s in
goo d time.
Adaptive Highbea m Assis t Plus canno t tak e int o
accoun t road , weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbea m Assis t Plus is only an aid.
You are responsibl e for adjusting th e vehicle's
lighting to th e prevailing light, visibilit y and traf-
fic conditions.
In particular, th e detection of obstacles can be
restricted if there is: R
poor visibility, e.g. due to fog , heav y rain or
snow R
dir t on th e sensor s or th e sensor s are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
PLUS on/off
C
High-beam headlamp s
D
Turn signal, rightExterior lighting 133
Lights and windshield wipers Z

Notes on using automatic climate
control
Climate control system Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use climate control
optimally. R
Activate climate control using the X
rocker switch. The indicator lamp in the X
rocker switch lights up. R
Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). R
Only use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again. R
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in
a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up,
since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in
air-recirculation mode. R
Use the residual heat function if you want to
heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the
ignition is switched off. The residual heat
function can only be activated or deactivated
with the ignition switched off. The residual
heat function is switched off when the ignition
is switched on.
If you are controlling the rear-compartment cli-
mate control using the front control panel, note
the following: R
If you set rear-compartment climate control
using the front control panel, the

Defrosting th e windshieldYou can use this function to defrost th e wind-
shield or to clear a fogge d up windshield or fron t
sid e windows on th e inside.
Switc h of f th e "Windshield defrosting" function
as soo n as th e windshield is clear again .X
Tur n th e SmartKey to position 2 in th e ignition
loc k ( Y
page 162).X
To switch on: press th e d rocker switch
on th e fron t contro l uni t up or down .
The indicator lamp in th e d rocker switch
lights up.
The climat e contro l syste m switches to th e
followin g functions:R
hig h airflowR
hig h temperatureR
air distribution to th e windshield and fron t
sid e windowsR
air-recirculation mode of fR
windshield heatin g onR
coolin g wit h air dehumidificationX
To deactivate : press th e d rocker switch
up or down .
The indicator lamp in th e d rocker switch
goe s out . The previously selecte d setting s are
restored . Air-recirculation mode remain s
deactivated.
or X
Press th e X rocker switch up or down .
or X
Use th e

Problems with the rear window defroster Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The rear window
defroster has deactiva-
ted prematurely or can-
not be activated. The battery has not been sufficiently charged. X
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps,
interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window defroster
can be activated again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes You can also temporarily deactivate the flow of
fresh air manually if unpleasant odors are enter-
ing the vehicle from outside. The air already
inside the vehicle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the win-
dows can fog up more quickly, in particular at
low temperatures. Only use air-recirculation
mode briefly to prevent the windows from fog-
ging up.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 162).X
To activate: press the r rocker switch up
or down.
The indicator lamp in the r rocker switch
lights up.
Air-recirculation mode switches on automati-
cally: R
at high outside temperatures R
at high levels of pollution R
in a tunnel
The indicator lamp in the r rocker switch is
not lit when automatic air-recirculation mode is
activated. Outside air is added after about
30 minutes. X
To deactivate: press the r rocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp in the r rocker switch
goes out. Air-recirculation mode deactivates automati-
cally: R
after approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 41 ‡
(5 †) R
after approximately five minutes if cooling
with air dehumidification is deactivated R
after approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 41 ‡
(5 †) if the "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function is activated
Switching the residual heat on or off
General notes Vehicles with rear-compartment climate
control: once the engine is switched off, it is
possible to make use of the residual heat of the
engine to continue heating or ventilating the
rear and front compartment of the vehicle for
approximately 15 minutes. If the "Residual heat"
function is set for only the front or only the rear
compartment, it is possible to continue heating
or ventilating for approximately 30 minutes.
Vehicles without rear-compartment climate
control: once the engine is switched off, it is
possible to make use of the residual heat of the
engine to continue heating or ventilating the
front compartment of the vehicle for approx-
imately 30 minutes.
The heating or ventilation time depends on the
temperature that has been set.152
Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing
traffic, for example, could cause your vehicle to
pull away unintentionally.
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot General notes
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot aids you in keeping the vehicle in
the center of the driving lane by means of mod-
erate steering interventions at speeds of
0 - 125 mph (0 - 200 km/h).
It monitors the area in front of your vehicle by
means of multifunction camera C , at the top of
the windshield.
At speeds of 0 - 37 mph (0 - 60 km/h), Stop&Go
Pilot focuses on the vehicle in front, taking into
account lane markings, e.g. when following vehi-
cles in a traffic jam.
At speeds of more than 37 mph (60 km/h)
Steering Assist focuses on detected lane mark-
ings (left and right), and only on the vehicle in
front if lane markings are missing.
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot do not pro-
vide any support if these conditions do not exist.
DISTRONIC PLUS must be active in order for the
function to be available.
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, DISTRONIC
PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. It cannot take
account of road, weather and traffic conditions.
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot is only an aid. You are responsi ble
fo r
the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehi-
cle speed, for braking in good time and for stay-
ing in your lane. DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot does not detect road and traffic
conditions. If you are following a vehicle which is
driving towards the edge of the road, your vehi-
cle could come into contact with the curb or
other road boundaries. Be particularly aware of
other road users, e.g. cyclists, that are directly
next to your vehicle.
Obstacles such as building site huts on the lane
or projecting out into the lane are not detected.
An inappropriate steering intervention, e.g. after
intentionally driving over a lane marking, can be
corrected at any time if you steer slightly in the
opposite direction.
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot cannot continuously keep your
vehicle in lane. In some cases, the steering
intervention is not sufficient to bring the vehicle
back to the lane. In such cases, you must steer
the vehicle yourself to ensure that it does not
leave the lane.
The support provided by the system can be
impaired if: R
there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient
illumination of the ro ad, or due to snow, rain,
fo g or spray R
there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the
sun or reflections (e.g. when the road surface
is wet) R
the windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or
covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicin-
ity of the camera R
there are no, several or unclear lane markings
for a lane, e.g. in areas with road construction
work R
the lane markings are worn away, dark or cov-
ered up, e.g. by dirt or snow R
the distance to the vehicle in front is too small
and the lane markings thus cannot be detec-
ted R
the lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes
branch off, cross one another or merge R
the road is narrow and winding R
there are strong shadows cast on the road
The system is switched to passive and no longer
assists you by performing steering interventions
if: R
you actively change lane R
you switch on the turn signal R
take your hands off the steering wheel or do
not steer for a prolonged period of timeDriving system s 207
Dr ivi ng an d parking Z

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. When the vehicle is station-
ary, moving objects can be detected and
marked.
To ensure that you can use the function, it must
be switched on in the multimedia system (see
the separate operating instructions).
360° camera (surround view)
General notes The 360° camera is a system consisting of four
cameras.
The system processes images from the follow-
ing cameras: R
Rear view camera R
Front camera R
Two side cameras in the exterior mirrors
The cameras capture the immediate surround-
ings of the vehicle. The 360° camera assists
you, for instance when parking or at exits with
reduced visibility.
You can show images from the 360° camera in
full-screen mode or in six different split-screen
views on the multimedia system. 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 cam-
era (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 images from the rear-facing side
cameras (rear wheel view) R
top view and images from the forward-facing
side cameras (front wheel view)
When the function is active and you shift the
transmission from D or R to N , the guide lines
are hidden in the multimedia system. When you change between transmission posi-
tions D and R , you see the previously selected
front or rear view.
Distances measured by PARKTRONIC will also
be optically displayed: R
in split screen view as red or yellow brackets
around the vehicle icon in the top view, or R
at the bottom right as red or yellow brackets
around the vehicle symbol in full-screen mode
The line thickness and color of the brackets
show how far the vehicle is from an object. R
yellow brackets with thin lines: PARKTRONIC
is active R
yellow brackets with normal lines: an object is
present in close range of the vehicle R
red line: an object is present in the immediate
close range of the vehicle
Important safety notes The 360°camera is only an aid and may show a
distorted view of obstacles, show them incor-
rectly or not at all. The 360°camera is not a
substitute for attentive driving.
You are always responsible for safe maneuver-
ing and parking. When maneuvering or parking,
make sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are maneuver-
ing.
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 oth-
ers.
The 360° camera will not function or will func-
tion 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 bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker) R
if the camera lenses fog up, e.g. when driving
into a heated garage in winter, causing a rapid
change in temperature224
Driving systems
Driving and parking

nized by the system are visually highlighted in
color in the Night View Assist Plus display with
small frame corners.
In addition, an infrared camera is integrated into
the radiator trim C . The camera helps detect
pedestrians and animals. Observe the notes on
cleaning the infrared camera ( Y
page 364).
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.
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
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good
time. Drive carefully and always adapt your driv-
ing style to suit the prevailing road and traffic
conditions.
The system may be impaired or may not function
if: R
there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain,
fog or spray R
the windshield is dirty, fogged up or covered,
for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the
camera R
the infrared camera in the radiator trim is
dirty, fogged up or obscured 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 is possible that, in addition to people and ani-
mals, other objects are also marked or highligh-
ted .
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 vehi-
cles R
the silhouette of the pedestrian or of the ani-
mal 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 cloth-
ing 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
Pedestrian and animal recognition is deactiva-
ted at temperatures above 90 ‡ (32 †). The
spotlight function and automatic delayed
switch-off are then no longer active.
Pedestrian recognition
C
Night View Assist Plus display D
Readiness symbol for active pedestrian rec-
ognition