Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owner's Manual page 286

284 Driving and parking
The light switch is in the à or L posi‐
R
tion.
Reverse gear has not been engaged.
R
Press button 1.
#
The appropriate Night View Assist display
appears in the multifunction display.
% The infrared headlamps are deactivated at
speeds below 5 km/h. The Night View image
continues to be displayed until you switch it
off by pressing button 1.
Switching automatic activation on/off
Requirements:
Pedestrian detection is active (
R →
The carriageway is not lit.
R
The speed is at least 60 km/h.
R
If all the requirements are fulfilled, the night
vision image is automatically shown in the multi‐
function display as soon as people or animals
are detected.
Multimedia system:
Vehicle k Assistance
, .
Night View Assist
Activate O or deactivate ª the function.
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Spotlight function
The spotlight function is an additional function
for Night View Assist. It runs in the background
and flashes the headlamps at detected persons
with four short impulses. This attracts the driv‐
er's attention to approaching pedestrians.
Display in the assistance graphic
page 283).
Aut.
.
1 Spotlight function switched on but not oper‐
ating
2 Spotlight function switched on and operating
The pedestrian symbol in the assistance graphic
indicates the status of the spotlight function. If
the pedestrian symbol is displayed dark 1, the
function is switched on. If the symbol is dis‐