buttons MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN 2012 Owners Manual

Climate controlAutomatic climate control .............295
COMAND ....................................... 269
Controlling automatically ...............297
Controlling centrally (COMAND) ....272
Cooling with air dehumidification ..297
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Defrosting the windows .................300
Defrosting the windshield ..............300
Important safety notes ..................294
Indicator lamp ................................ 297
Main menu ..................................... 271
Maximum cooling .......................... 300
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 296
Overview of systems ......................294
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 297
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 301
Rear compartment (COMAND) ......273
Rear control panel .........................295
Setting the air distribution .............299
Setting the airflow .........................299
Setting the airflow (COMAND) .......273
Setting the air vents ......................302
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 272
Setting the temperature ................298
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 301
Switching on/off ........................... 296
Switching residual heat on/off ......302
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 301
Coat hooks ......................................... 436
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 244
COMAND At a glance (overview) .................... 122
Back button ................................... 123
Basic functions .............................. 137
Components .................................. 122
Display ........................................... 125
Example of operation .....................132Function buttons ........................... 123
Menu overview .............................. 125
Remote control .............................. 129
Switching on/off ........................... 137
System settings ............................. 147
COMAND controller ........................... 122
COMAND display Cleaning instructions .....................129
Folding in and swiveling .................128
Setting ........................................... 147
COMAND operating system .............. 122
Combination switch .......................... 283
Compass function ............................. 192
Conference connection ..................... 205
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 378
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 244
Convenience closing feature .............. 97
Convenience opening feature ............ 96
Convenience telephone Importing contacts ........................208
Convenience telephony .................... 197
Introduction ................................... 197
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................463
Display message ............................ 406
Filling capacity ............................... 530
Notes ............................................. 530
Temperature (on-board computer) . 381
Temperature gauge ........................ 374
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 234
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 403
Function/notes ............................. 284
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................335
Deactivating ................................... 336
Display message ............................ 417
Driving system ............................... 334
Function/notes ............................. 334
Important safety notes ..................334
Setting a speed .............................. 335
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 3358Index

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 76
Exhaust check ................................... 331
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 470
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................266
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) .......................117
Folding in/out (automatically) .......116
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........116
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...116
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118
Storing the parking position ..........117
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 435
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 154
Fader, setting .................................... 139
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 124
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 474
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 475
MOExtended run-flat system .........480
Preparing the vehicle .....................475
Raising the vehicle .........................476
Floormat ............................................. 455
Freeway information ......................... 191
Front fog lamps ................................. 282
Display message ............................ 404
Switching on/off ........................... 282
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 109
Adjusting from the rear
compartment ................................. 109
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 526
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 378
Displaying the range ......................378
Driving tips .................................... 330
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 525
Important safety notes ..................525
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 525
Problem (malfunction) ...................324
Quality (diesel) ............................... 526
Refueling ........................................ 321
Tank content/reserve fuel .............525
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 322
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 409
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 378
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 525
Problem (malfunction) ...................324
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 123
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 488
Before changing ............................. 488
Dashboard fuse box .......................488
Engine emergency stop .................490
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 489
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 488
Important safety notes ..................487
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................455
Notes ............................................. 452
12Index

Sound settingsBalance and fader ..........................139
Calling up the sound menu ............139
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...253
Surround sound ............................. 140
Treble and bass ............................. 139
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 518
Storage location ............................ 474
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speech control see Voice Control System
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................388
Digital ............................................ 378
In the Instrument cluster .................37
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 388
see Instrument cluster
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 126
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 399
Introduction ..................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 428
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 404
Switching on/off ........................... 280
Starting (engine) ................................ 308
Station memory ................................. 217
Steering (display message) .............. 420
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................114
Button overview ............................... 39
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 375
Cleaning ......................................... 472
Important safety notes ..................114
Paddle shifters ............................... 318
Steering wheel heating ..................114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 318
Stop function Audio DVD ..................................... 228
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 382
Storing stations Manually ........................................ 217
Storing stations (radio)
Automatically ................................. 217
Stowage areas ................................... 434
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 435
Cup holders ................................... 439
Door ............................................... 435
Eyeglasses compartment ...............435
Glove box ....................................... 434
Important safety information .........434
Parcel net ...................................... 437
Rear ............................................... 436
Rear seat backrest ......................... 436
Rear seats (between) .....................436
Stowage well ..................................... 438
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 438
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 494
Sun visor ............................................ 440
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround sound
see 3D sound (Harman Kardon ®
surround sound system)
Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 140
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control .......................349
AIRMATIC ...................................... 348
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 30122Index

FunctionPageCCOMAND display125FunctionPageDCD and DVD player/
changer
225
ECOMAND controller and
COMAND function buttons122, 12340On-board computer and COMANDAt a glance

Overhead control panelFunctionPage:Eyeglasses compartment435;p Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
285
=u Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
286
?c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
286
A3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof
99
3 Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel and roller
sunblinds
100
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)
446
C| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
286
FunctionPageDy Extends/retracts the
rear roller sunblind of the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
100
Ep Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
285
FRear-view mirrorGButtons for the garage door
opener
453
HMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System 22
Observe the additional operating instructions.42Overhead control panelAt a glance

X To unlock the vehicle: pull the door
handle.XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface :.XConvenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ; for an
extended period ( Y page 97).
If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, only
the trunk of the vehicle is unlocked.
If the vehicle has been parked for a long time,
the sensor surfaces are deactivated
automatically. In order to unlock the door,
pull the door handle. In order to reactivate the
sensor surface, switch the ignition on again.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the setting of the locking
system in such a way that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
XTo change the setting: press and hold
down the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately
six seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice ( Y page 85).
i
If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the & or % button
locks or unlocks the vehicle.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
XTo unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.XTo unlock centrally: press the %
button twice.XTo lock centrally: press the & button.The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:XTo unlock the driver's door : pull the door
handle on the driver's door.XTo unlock centrally: pull the door handle
on the front-passenger door or on the rear
doors.XTo lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately
six seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice.
Mechanical key
General notes
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
( Y page 79).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
XTo turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the % or & button
on the SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XTo deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-
GO: press the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
or
XLock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle.84SmartKeyOpening/closing

arrow until battery tray cover : opens.
When doing so, do not hold cover : shut.XRemove battery tray cover :.XRepeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
palm until battery = falls out.XInsert the new battery with the positive
terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free
cloth to do so.XMake sure that the surface of the battery is
free from lint, grease and all other forms of
contamination.XInsert the front tabs of battery tray
cover : and then press to close it.XInsert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.XCheck the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle.86SmartKeyOpening/closing

You can use the override button to disable
this function ( Y page 71).
The button is located in the rear door on the
front-passenger side.:To select the front-passenger seat or rear-
compartment seat;Seat height=Head restraint height?Backrest angleASeat fore-and-aft adjustmentXTo select the front-passenger seat:
press button :.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.XAdjust the front-passenger seat with
buttons ;, = , ? and A.XTo select the rear-compartment seat:
press button :.
The rear-compartment seat is selected
again.
Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraint height
electrically
XTo adjust the head restraint height: slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
( Y page 108) up or down in the direction of
the arrow.Adjusting the NECK-PRO head
restraints
Adjusting
XPull or push the bottom of NECK-PRO head
restraint :.
Resetting
The NECK-PRO head restraints are moved
forwards in the event of a rear collision in the
direction of travel and have to be reset
afterwards ( Y page 60).
Adjusting NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints
Adjusting
GWARNING
When folding back the side cushions, do not
hold the area between the side cushion and
the cushion holder. There is a danger of
becoming trapped.
You can adjust side bolsters : of the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints individually.
110SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

You can adjust side bolsters : of the luxury
head restraint individually.
XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull side bolsters : into
the desired position.XTo adjust the head restraint angle: hold
the head restraint by the upper edge and
slide it forwards or back in the direction of
arrow ;.
Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can adjust the multicontour seat using
COMAND ( Y page 274).
Adjusting the multicontour seat in the
rear compartment
You can use the buttons on the center
console to adjust the multicontour seats for
the outer seats in the rear compartment.
XTo select a rear-compartment seat: push
or pull rocker switch : or C forwards or
backwards.
The indicator lamp in the selected button
lights up briefly.XTo adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest: push or pull rocker switch B
forwards or backwards.XTo adjust the backrest contour: push or
pull rocker switch A forwards or
backwards.XTo adjust the position of the backrest
contour: push or pull rocker switch ?
forwards or backwards.XTo activate/deactivate the gentle
massage function: push or pull rocker
switch = forwards or backwards.XTo activate/deactivate the strong
massage function: push or pull rocker
switch ; forwards or backwards.
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat
You can adjust the active multicontour seat
using COMAND ( Y page 276).
i If PRE-SAFE ®
has been activated, the air
pressure in the air chambers of the
multicontour seat or active multicontour
seat is increased. These air chambers are
located in the side bolsters of the seat
cushion and backrest.
Adjusting the lumbar support
You can adjust the lumbar support using
COMAND ( Y page 274).
112SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/offGWARNING
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to excessively high temperatures may
be affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating
level 3 repeatedly.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
The system automatically switches down
from level 3 to level 2 after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.XTo switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.XTo switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.Problems with the seat heating
The seat heating has switched itself off
prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system
voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Switching on/off
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.XTo switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
i You can open the side windows and the
sliding sunroof using the "Convenience
opening" feature ( Y page 96). The seat
ventilation of the driver's seat
automatically switches to the highest level.
XTo switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.Seats113Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ