Mercedes-Benz 2020 S Class Car User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz
Table of Contents
2020 S Class Car
S-Class
Brief overview
Mercedes-Benz
Cockpit overview
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1 Seat functions Adjusts the seat electrically c Seat heating s Seat
ventilation w Adjusts the front-passenger seat r Memory function and presets
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2 Light switch Adjusts the instrument lighting
3 Driver assistance systems è Active Steering Assist à Active Lane Keeping
Assist Á Night View Assist Head-up display u Rear window roller sunblind
4 Adjusts the air vents: open or closed
5 Multifunction steering wheel control panels 6 DIRECT SELECT lever for
transmission
position
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Cockpit overview
7 Start/Stop button 8 Multimedia system display 9 Buttons for automatic
climate control
a Multimedia system controller with T Seats menu Ø Navigation menu $ Radio
menu Õ Media menu % Telephone menu Ø Vehicle menu % Back button ò Shows main
functions
b Ü Switches multimedia system on or off H Adjusts the volume Press: switches
the sound on or off Ü Lowers or raises the head restraints in the rear
compartment é Deactivates PARKTRONIC
c Multimedia system touchpad
d Driving functions ECO start/stop function
w DYNAMIC SELECT É Vehicle level c Active Parking Assist e ! Electric parking
brake f p Opens or closes the trunk lid g Door control panel with controls for
power windows, exterior mirror settings and the override feature for power
windows and roller sunblinds for the side windows in the rear h Door handle &
Locks the vehicle centrally % Unlocks the vehicle centrally
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Overhead control panel
1 Buttons for interior lighting and reading light
2
Button for Mercedes me connect*
3 G SOS button* (Mercedes-Benz emergency call system)
4 3 Panoramic roof
Front roller sunblind
5 y MAGIC SKY CONTROL or Rear roller sunblind
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Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described.
Lever on the steering wheel
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Overview
1 Combination switch for turn signals, high-beam headlamps and windshield
wipers
2 Lever for electrical steering column adjustment and steering wheel heating
Combination switch windshield wiper functions
1 í Single wipe î Wipes with washer fluid
1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Intermittent wiping, normal 3 Å Intermittent
wiping, frequent 4 ° Continuous wiping, slow 5 ¯ Continuous wiping, fast
Combination switch lighting functions
1 High-beam headlamps or Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
2 Turn signal, right 3 Headlamp flasher 4 Turn signal, left
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Activating/deactivating
1
Switches Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC on or off
3
Activates Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC with the current speed
4
Activates with the stored speed/pulls
away with Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Deactivates Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Changing the speed/distance
2
Increases the specified minimum
distance
Reduces the specified minimum distance
3
Increases the speed
Reduces the speed
Active Distance Assistant DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC maintains a constant speed which has been
stored. The lowest speed that can be set is 12 mph (20 km/h). You can change
the set speed: X 1 mph step (1 km/h): Briefly press rocker
switch 3 up or down. X 5 mph step (10 km/h): Press rocker switch
3 up or down beyond the pressure point. Using rocker switch 2, you can change
the specified minimum distance to the vehicle in front. The specified minimum
distance depends on the currently driven speed. If rocker switch 4 is pressed
upwards twice, Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated with the speed
restriction displayed in the instrument cluster.
Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described.
Climate control
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Operating possibilities for climate control You can set automatic climate
control using: · The buttons on control unit 1 of the center
console · The climate control menu of the multimedia
system Air-conditioning function bar 2 shows the most important settings and
the status of automatic climate control.
Automatic climate control panel
à Sets climate control to automatic mode w Sets the temperature H Sets the
airflow
At level 0: climate control off g Air-recirculation mode
The air in the vehicle interior is recirculated. In air-recirculation mode,
the windows can fog up more quickly. ¬ Defrosts the windshield t Calls up the
climate control menu If you press and hold the t button for approximately 4
seconds, automatic climate control is reset to the basic settings. ¤ Defrosts
the rear window Á Cooling with air dehumidification Residual heat with the
engine off
Climate control menu of the multimedia system
X To call up the climate control menu: press the t rocker switch on the
control panel up or down.
· A/C Activates/deactivates the cooling and air dehumidification functions
of the automatic climate control
· Climate Mode Changes the air flow · Air Distribution Sets the air
distribution for
the driver and front passenger · Footwell Temperature Adjusts the
temperature for the footwell separately · Rear Operates the automatic
climate control
in the rear · SYNC Changes settings for all climate zones
in the vehicle simultaneously · Ionization Freshens the air in the vehicle
interior using ionization · Air Freshener Sets the intensity of the
perfume atomizer
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Buttons on the multifunction steering wheel
7 H Adjusts the volume Press: switches the sound on or off
8 ? Starts dialog with the Voice Control System or cancels the current Voice
Control System voice command
ß Displays favorites
Operating the menu of the on-board computer
1
Back button for the on-board
computer
2 Touch Control for the on-board computer
Operating the multimedia system
3 ò Main menu of the multimedia system
4 Touch Control for the multimedia system
5
Back button for the multimedia
system
6 6 Accepts a telephone call
~ Rejects a telephone call
Ends a call
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Starting a dialog The Voice Control System allows you to comfortably operate
the majority of the multimedia system’s functions.
X To say a voice command: press the ? button and speak a voice command after
the signal tone.
Voice Control System help functions · General information:
Say the “Help Voice Control System” voice command. · Help for the current
function: Say the “Help” voice command. · Help for a specific system: Say the
voice command for the desired system, e.g. “Help telephone”.
Examples
Voice commands for Navigation · “Navigate to Woodward Avenue, Detroit”
Starts route guidance to the named address. · “Navigate to John Doe”
Starts route guidance to a contact in the address book. · “Nearest gas
station” Further categories are also available: restaurant, car park and rest
area.
Voice Control System
Voice commands for telephone · “Call Jane Doe”
Calls the number of a contact in the address book. · “Latest calls” Shows the
latest calls. Voice commands for audio mode · “Station Z100” Calls up stations
which are in range or stored stations. · “Play Moonlight Sonata” Plays the
named media file. All tracks available in the system can be used.
Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described.
Overview of the multimedia system
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You can operate the multimedia system with the controller, touchpad or Touch
Control.
X Controller: turn or slide in the direction of the desired entry.
X Slide to the left or right in order to open a menu.
X Confirm your choice by pressing the controller.
X Touchpad: swipe in the direction of the desired entry.
X Swipe to the left or right in order to open a menu.
X Confirm your selection by pressing.
% Press briefly: returns to the previous display Press and hold: calls up main
functions
ò Calls up main functions D Rapid access to audio sources
Favorites Favorites allow you to quickly call up applications which you use
regularly. X To call up the menu: press the ò button.
The main functions are displayed. X Navigate downwards.
The favorites bar is shown.
X To create your own favorite: select the desired function in the multimedia
system.
X Press and hold the ò button until the favorites are displayed.
X Add your own favorite at the desired position. Personalization You can store
your own personal settings for the multimedia system in a user profile.
X To call up the menu: press the ò button. X Select + System * g
Personalization.
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Operating the multimedia system
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Zooming the map X Touchpad: move two fingers together or apart.
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X Controller: turn left or right.
Rapid access to audio sources Depending on the audio source to which you are
currently listening, you can move to the next radio station or music track. X
To open the access bar: swipe up with two
fingers. or X Press the D button on the touchpad.
X To select the previous or next station/ music track: use one finger to swipe
up or down.
X To close the access bar: swipe down with two fingers or press D on the
touchpad.
Handwriting recognition You can enter individual characters.
X To delete j: swipe to the left. X To insert a space : swipe to the right.
Quickly storing radio stations If you are listening to the radio and the Radio
menu is shown in the multimedia system:
X Press and hold the controller or touchpad or the right-hand Touch Control on
the multifunction steering wheel. A tone confirms the save.
Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described.
Establishing a Bluetooth® connection
Requirement · Bluetooth® is switched on on the mobile phone
and visible for other devices (see the manufacturer’s operating instructions).
· Bluetooth® is switched on on the multimedia system.
Searching for a mobile phone
X Press the % button on the center console. X Select Devices * Connect a New
Device. or X Select Start Search on System.
The available devices are shown in the display. If your mobile phone is not
found, select Search from Device.
Connecting a mobile phone
X Select the desired mobile phone. A code is displayed in the multimedia
system and on the mobile phone.
X If the codes match: Confirm with Yes on the multimedia system.
X Confirm the code on the mobile phone.
i You can simultaneously connect two
telephones with your system.
Further information Detailed information on Bluetooth® connections with your
mobile phone can be found at:
https://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
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Further information on your vehicle
Further information Obtain further information on your vehicle from:
https://www.mbusa.com
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Connecting external media sources
1 SD card slot 2 USB ports
The USB connection for Apple CarPlayTM and Android AutoTM is marked with the ç
symbol.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS If you carry the KEYLESS-GO key on your person, you will be
detected by a sensor. Do not touch the bumper and maintain a distance of
around 12 in (30 cm).
X To open or close: kick into the sensor detection area below the bumper.
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