Sunglasses and LCD Dash
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 43
Likes: 7
From: Hudson Valley NY
'12 S350 ('15 S550 on order)
Sunglasses and LCD Dash
Has anyone experienced problems using polarized lens sunglasses with the LCD dashboard of the 2014 or 2015 S Class? I am waiting for my 2015 to be built, and need new glasses, but the Optometrist warned me about not being able to see the LCD screens with polarized lenses. True or Not True?
Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 187
Likes: 3
From: Traverse City, Michigan
2023 AMG SL55,2015 S550 4MATIC, 2023 BMW X5
Has anyone experienced problems using polarized lens sunglasses with the LCD dashboard of the 2014 or 2015 S Class? I am waiting for my 2015 to be built, and need new glasses, but the Optometrist warned me about not being able to see the LCD screens with polarized lenses. True or Not True?
On page 20 of the 2015 Mercedes Benz S Class COMMAND manual, MB cautions:
"Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your ability to read the display."
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 112
2008 CLK550 Cab
All polarized sunglasses will cause an LCD screen to go completely black as if its off if you turn your head 90 degrees to the screen - like lay your head down sideways on your shoulder. I'm not sure of the science, but somehow the screen has to be oriented a certain way. I had a Volvo once where they oriented the screen the wrong way, so it was black in normal driving position, but I could see it fine if I cocked my head! But other than that Volvo, any I've ever driven are fine in normal driving position.
It's the same concept as what happens if you take two polarizes lens and put them on top of each other. If you rotate one 90 degrees, it becomes black and you can no longer see through them. Try it with two pair of glasses.
It's the same concept as what happens if you take two polarizes lens and put them on top of each other. If you rotate one 90 degrees, it becomes black and you can no longer see through them. Try it with two pair of glasses.
Last edited by Yidney; Jul 2, 2014 at 09:28 AM.
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 318
Likes: 12
2014 S550, 2011 E350 Cabriolet, Asgard Mothership
Disclaimer: This report is from an actual 2014 S550 owner versus just conjecture. Sadly I feel the need to stress that in some of the posts in this forum.
My sunglasses are polarized and I do not notice any issues. I do have an issue with my iPhone so I know the effect to which you refer. I can see the screens in the S550 without any issues. I wear my polarized sunglasses all the time (during the day).
Tom
My sunglasses are polarized and I do not notice any issues. I do have an issue with my iPhone so I know the effect to which you refer. I can see the screens in the S550 without any issues. I wear my polarized sunglasses all the time (during the day).
Tom
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 112
2008 CLK550 Cab
Disclaimer: This report is from an actual 2014 S550 owner versus just conjecture. Sadly I feel the need to stress that in some of the posts in this forum.
My sunglasses are polarized and I do not notice any issues. I do have an issue with my iPhone so I know the effect to which you refer. I can see the screens in the S550 without any issues. I wear my polarized sunglasses all the time (during the day).
Tom
My sunglasses are polarized and I do not notice any issues. I do have an issue with my iPhone so I know the effect to which you refer. I can see the screens in the S550 without any issues. I wear my polarized sunglasses all the time (during the day).
Tom
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 263
Likes: 0
S 550
Disclaimer: This report is from an actual 2014 S550 owner versus just conjecture. Sadly I feel the need to stress that in some of the posts in this forum.
My sunglasses are polarized and I do not notice any issues. I do have an issue with my iPhone so I know the effect to which you refer. I can see the screens in the S550 without any issues. I wear my polarized sunglasses all the time (during the day).
Tom
My sunglasses are polarized and I do not notice any issues. I do have an issue with my iPhone so I know the effect to which you refer. I can see the screens in the S550 without any issues. I wear my polarized sunglasses all the time (during the day).
Tom
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,690
Likes: 3
From: Irvine, CA
2008 E550, 2012 GL450, 2014 GLK350, 2015 S550, 2020 GLC350e
CORRECTION to my earlier post .. my polarized Pradas result in the HUD being barely visible during the daytime.
If I tilt my head about 10 degrees it starts to become more visible.
The rest of the displays in the car are OK however.
If I tilt my head about 10 degrees it starts to become more visible.
The rest of the displays in the car are OK however.
