MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE 2016 C217 Owner's Manual

:Front warning display
;Additional PARKTRONIC measurement
operational readiness indicator
=Rear warning display
Vehicles with PARKTRONIC: if
PARKTRONIC is operational (
Ypage 200), an
additional operational readiness indicator will
appear in COMAND display ;. If the
PARKTRONIC warning displays are active or
light up, warning displays :and =are also
active or light up correspondingly in the
COMAND display.
"Reverse parking" function
Backing up straight into a parking space
without turning the steering wheel
:White guide line without turning the steer-
ing wheel, vehicle width including the
exterior mirrors (static)
;Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
=Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 3 ft (1.0 m) fromthe rear of the
vehicle
?Red guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 12 in (0.30 m) fromthe rear of the
vehicle
XMake sure that the rear view camera is
switched on .
The lane and the guide lines are shown.
XWith the help of white guide line :, check
whether the vehicle will fit into the parking
space.
XUsing white guide line :as a guide, care-
fully back up until you reach the end posi-
tion.
Red guide line ?is then at the end of the
parking space. The vehicle is almost paral-
lel in the parking space.
Reverse perpendicular parking with the
steering wheel at an angle
:Parking space marking
;Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
XDrive past the parking space and bring the vehicle to a standstill.
XMake sure that the rear view camera is
switched on .
The lane and the guide lines are shown.
XWhile the vehicle is at a standstill, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the park-
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ing space until yellow guide line;reaches
parking space marking :.
XKeep the steering wheel in that position
and back up carefully.
:Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
XStop 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 possi-
ble.
:White guide line at current steering wheel
angle
;Parking space marking
XTurn the steering wheel to the center posi-
tion while the vehicle is stationary.
:Red guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
;White guide line without turning the steer- ing wheel
=End of parking space
XBack up carefully until you have reached
the final position.
Red guide line :is then at end of parking
space =. The vehicle is almost parallel in
the parking space.
180° view
:Symbol for the 180° view function
;PARKTRONIC warning displays
You can also use the rear view camera to
select a 180° view.
When PARKTRONIC is operational
(
Ypage 200), a symbol for your own vehicle
appears in the COMAND display. If the
PARKTRONIC warning displays are active,
warning displays ;light up in the COMAND
display in yellow or red respectively.
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Object detection
The rear view camera can detect moving and
stationary objects. If, for example, a pedes-
trian 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 stationary, moving objects can
be detected and marked.
In order to 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 follow-
ing cameras:
RRear view camera
RFront camera
RTwo side cameras in the exterior mirrors
The cameras capture the immediate sur-
roundings of the vehicle. The 360° camera
assists you, for instance when parking or at
exits with reduced visibility.
The 360° camera images can be shown in full screen mode or in six 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:
Rtop view and picture from the rear view
camera (130° viewing angle)
Rtop view and image from the front camera
(130° viewing angle without displaying the maximum steering wheel angle)
Rtop view and enlarged rear view
Rtop view and enlarged front view
Rtop view and images from the rear-facing
side cameras (rear wheel view)
Rtop view and images from the forward-
facing side cameras (front wheel view)
When the function is active and you shift the
transmission from Dor Rto N, the guide lines
in the COMAND display are hidden.
When you change between transmission
positions Dand R, you see the previously
selected front or rear view.
Distances measured by PARKTRONIC will
also be optically displayed:
Rin split screen view as red or yellow brack- ets around the vehicle icon in the top view,
or
Rat the bottom right as red or yellow brack-
ets 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.
Ryellow brackets with thin lines:
PARKTRONIC is active
Ryellow brackets with normal lines: an
object is present in close range of the vehi-
cle
Rred line: an object is present in the imme-
diate 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
incorrectly or not at all. The 360°camera is
not a substitute for attentive driving.
You are always responsible for safe maneu-
vering 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 surround-
ings when parking and maneuvering. This
applies to the areas behind, in front of and
beside the vehicle. You could otherwise
endanger yourself and others.
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The 360° camera will not function or will
function in a limited manner:
Rif the doors are open
Rif the exterior mirrors are folded in
Rif the trunk lid is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
Rif the cameras are exposed to very bright
light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
Rif the camera lenses fog up, e.g. when driv-
ing into a heated garage in winter, causing
a rapid change in temperature
Rif the camera lenses are dirty or covered.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Ypage 336)
Rif 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.
The guide lines in the COMAND display show
the distances to your vehicle. The distances
only apply to road level.
iThe camera in the rear area is protected
from raindrops and dust by means of a flap. This flap opens when the 360° camera is
activated.
The flap closes again when:
Ryou have finished the maneuvering proc-
ess
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Ypage 336).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the 360° camera has
been deactivated. On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
depending on technical conditions, leaving
the standard height can result in:
Rinaccuracies in the guide lines
Rinaccuracies in the display of generated
images (top view)
Activation conditions
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
RCOMAND is switched on (see the separate
operating instructions)
Rthe 360° Camerafunction is switched on
iIf the 360° camera is activated at speeds
above approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) , a
warning message appears.
The warning message disappears if:
Rthe vehicle's speed falls below approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h). The 360°
camera is then activated.
Rthe message is confirmed with the %
button.
Switching the 360° camera on and off
using the button
XTo switch on: press button:.
Depending on whether position Dor Ris
engaged, the following is shown:
Rfull screen display with the image from
the front camera
Rfull screen display with the image from
the rear view camera
XTo switch off: press button:again.
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Activating the360°camera with
COMAND
XPress th eØ buttonin th ecenter con-
sole .
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XTo select th e360° camera: tur nand press
th econtroller .
Dependin gon whether position Dor Ris
engaged, th efollowin gis shown:
Rasplit scree nwit hto pvie wand th e
imag efrom th efron tcamera or
Ra split scree nwit hto pvie wand th e
imag efrom th erear vie wcamera
Further information on th eCOMAND control -
ler can be foun din th eseparat eoperating
instructions.
Activating the 360°camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be automati-
call ydisplayed by engagin grevers egear .
XMakesur ethat th eSmartKey is in position
2 in th eignition lock.
XMak esur ethat th eActivatio nby R
gearfunction is selected in COMAND (see
separat eoperating instructions).
XTo sho wth e360° camera image: engage
revers egear .
The area behind th evehicl eis shown in th e
COMAND display in split-screen mode. You
see th eto pvie wof th evehicl eand th e
imag efrom th erear vie wcamera.
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays
Switchin gbetween split scree nviews:
XTo switch to th elin ewit hth evehicl eicons :
slide ZVthe controller.
XTo select a vehicle icon: turn the controller.
Switching to full screen mode:
X180° ViewTurn and press the controller.
iThe 180° option is only available in the
following views:
RTop view with picture from the rear view
camera
RTop view with picture from the front cam-
era
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:
Runder the front and rear bumpers
Rvery close to the front and rear bumpers
Rin close range above the handle on the
trunk lid
Rvery close to the exterior mirrors
Rin the transitional areas between the vari-
ous cameras in the virtual top view
!Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of a trailer
Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ra slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bot-
tom-most guideline.
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Top view with picture from the rear view
camera
:Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
;Symbol for the split screen setting with
top view and rear view camera image
=Guide line for the maximum steering angle
?Yellow lane marking tires at current steer-
ing wheel angle (dynamic)
AYellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
BVehicle center axle (marker assistance)
CYellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 3 ft (1.0m) fromthe rear of the
vehicle
DBumper
ERed guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 12 in (0.30 m) fromthe rear of the
vehicle
The guide lines are shown when the trans-
mission is in position R. The distance specifications only apply to
objects that are at ground level.
Top view with picture from the front cam-
era
:Symbol for the split screen setting with
top view and front camera image
;Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0
m)from the front of the
vehicle
=Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
?Yellow lane marking tires at current steer-
ing wheel angle (dynamic)
ARed guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 12 in (0.30 m) from the front of the
vehicle
BYellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the front of the
vehicle
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Top view and enlarged rear view
:Symbol for the split screen setting with
top view and rear view camera image
enlarged
;Red guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 12 in (0.30m) fromthe rear of the
vehicle
This view assists you in estimating the dis-
tance to the vehicle behind you.
iThis setting can also be selected as an
enlarged front view.
Top view with image from the side cam-
eras
:Symbol for the top view and forward-
facing side camera setting
;Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors (right side of
vehicle)
=Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors (left side of
vehicle)
iYou can also select the side camera set-
ting for the rear-facing view.
180° view
:Symbol for the full screen setting with rear
view camera image
;Own vehicle
=PARKTRONIC warning displays
i180° view 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 restric-
ted, for example.
Exiting 360° camera display mode
The 360° camera display is stopped
Rwhen you select transmission position P, or
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
The view which was active before the 360°
camera was displayed appears in the
COMAND display. You can also stop the 360°
camera display split-screen view by selecting
the % symbol in the display and then con-
firming with the COMAND controller.
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 ATTEN-
TION ASSIST detects typical indicators of fati-
gue or increasing lapses in concentration on
the part of the driver, it suggests taking a
break.
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Important safety notes
ATTENTION ASSIST isonlyan aid to the
driv er.Itmight not always recogniz e fatigue
or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to
recogniz e them at all. The system is not a
substitute for a well-rested and attentive
driv er.
The functionalit y of ATTENTION AS SIST is
restricted and warnings may bedelayed or
not occur at all:
Rifthe length of the journey isless than
appr oximately 30 minutes
Rifthe road cond ition ispoor, e.g. ifthe sur-
face isuneven or if there are potholes
Rifthere isa strong side wind
Rifyou have adopted a sporty driving style
wit h high cornering speeds or high rates of
acceleration
Rif you are predominantly driving slower
than 37 mph (60 km/h) or faster than
125 mph (200 km/h)
Rif you are driving with the active Steer
Assist of DI STRONIC PLUS
Rifthe time has been set incorrectly
Rin active driving situations, such as when
you change lanes or change your speed
The ATTENTION AS SISTtiredness assess-
ment isdeleted and restarted when continu-
ing the journey, if:
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou 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 dis-
played inthe assistance menu (
Ypage 244)
of the on-board computer.
XSe lect the Assistance display for ATTEN-
TION AS SISTusing the on-board computer
(
Ypage 243).
The following information is displayed:
Rlength of the journey since the last break.
Rthe attention level determined byATTEN-
TION AS SIST,disp layed ina bar display in
five levels from high to low.
Rif ATTENTION AS SIST isunableto calculate
the attention level and cannot output a
warning, the System Passive
message
appears. The bar display then changes the
display, e.g. ifyou are driving at a speed
below 37 mph (60 km/h)or above 124 mph
(200 km/h) .
Activating ATTENTION ASSIST
XActivateATTENTION ASSIST usin gth eon -
boar dcomputer (
Ypage 246).
The system determine sth eattention level
of th edriver depending on th e setting
selected:
Standar dselected: thesensitivit ywit h
whic hth esystem determine sth eattention
level is set to normal.
Sensit iveselected: thesensitivit yis set
higher. The attention level detecte dby Atten-
tion As sistis adapted accordingly and th e
driver is warned earlier .
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When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
ésymbol appears in the multifunction
display in the assistance graphic display.
When ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactiva-
ted, 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 concentra-
tion are detected, a warning appears in the
multifunction display: Attention Assist:
Take a Break!
In addition to the message shown in the mul-
tifunction display, you will then hear a warn-
ing tone.
XIf necessary, take a break.
XConfirm the message by pressing the a
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 con-
centration, you will be warned again after
15 minutes at the earliest. This will only hap-
pen if ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical
indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration.
If a warning is output in the multifunction dis-
play, COMAND performs a service station
search. You can select a service station and
navigation to this service station will then
begin. This function can be activated and
deactivated in COMAND.
Traffic Sign Assist
General notes
Traffic Sign Assist displays the maximum
speed permitted to the driver in the instru-
ment cluster. The data and general traffic reg-
ulations stored in the navigation system are
used to determine the current speed limit. As Traffic Sign Assist is a map-based system,
traffic signs put up temporarily (e.g. near
roadworks) are not detected.
If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle
is passed, the display of the speed limits is
updated.
Traffic signs with a restriction indicated by an
additional sign (e.g. in wet conditions) are
also shown.
The traffic signs are only displayed with the
restrictions if:
Rthe regulation must be observed with the
restriction, or
RTraffic Sign Assist is unable to determine
whether the restriction applies
If Traffic Sign Assist is unable to determine a maximum permitted speed from any of the
available sources, no speed limit is displayed
in the instrument cluster either.
Traffic Sign Assist is not available in all coun-
tries. In this case, symbol :is shown in the
assistance graphic display (
Ypage 243).
Important safety notes
Traffic Sign Assist is only an aid and is not
always able to correctly display speed limits.
Traffic signs always have priority over the
Traffic Sign Assist display.
The system may be either functionally
impaired or temporarily unavailable if the
information in the digital street map of the
navigation system is incorrect or out of date.
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Activating Traffic Sign Assist
XActivateth eTraffic Sig nAssis tdisplay
usin gth eon-board computer
(
Ypage 245).
If you hav eactivated th eTraffic Sig nAssis t
display in th eon-board computer, th etraffic
regulation s(speed limits and overtaking
restrictions) are displayed in th einstrumen t
cluste rfor fiv eseconds respectively. The
wrong-way warning and th etraffic sign dis-
play for spee dlimits and overtaking restric-
tion sremain active eve nwhen th edisplay has
been deactivated.
Instru ment cluster display
Displaying th eassistance graphic
XCall up th eassistanc egraphic sdisplay
function usin gth eon-board computer
(
Ypage 243).
XSelec tth eTraffic Sig nAssis tdisplay.
Detected traffic sign sare displayed in th e
instrumen tcluster.
Speed limit wit hunknown restriction
:Maximum permitte dspee d
;Maximum permitte dspee dfor vehicles
for whic hth erestriction in th eadditional
sign is relevan t
=Additional sign for unknown restriction
A maximum permitte dspee dof 80 mph
(80 km/h) and aspee dlimi tof 60 km/h
(60 mph )wit han unknown restriction apply. Speed limit
sin wet conditions
:Maximum permitte dspee d
;Additional sign sfor wet condition s
A maximum permitte dspee dof 80 mph
(80 km/h) applie sin wet condition sand if
Traffic Sig nAssis thas determine dthat th e
restriction mus tbe observed.
Canceling th espeed limit
The spee dlimi tno longer applie s:.
iThe uni tfor th espee dlimi t(km/ hor mph )
depend son th ecountry in whic hyou are
driving .It is generally neither shown on the
traffic sign no ron th einstrumen tcluste r
but mus tbe taken int oaccoun twhen
observing th emaximum permitte dspeed.
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