S 430 S 430 4MATIC S 500 S 500 4MATIC S 55 AMG S 600
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Contents Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual ............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada...............
Contents Controls in detail ............................... 85 Locking and unlocking ......................... 86 SmartKey ....................................... 86 KEYLESS-GO card*......................... 89 Opening the doors from the inside ............................................. 94 Opening the trunk lid...................... 95 Opening the trunk from the inside ............................................. 96 Trunk lid emergency release .......... 96 Closing the trunk lid .......................
Contents Sun visors .................................... Rear window sunshade* .............. Rear door window sunshade* ...... Automatic climate control ................. Setting the temperature............... Adjusting air distribution.............. Adjusting air volume .................... Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ....... Defrosting .................................... Air recirculation mode.................. Charcoal filter .............................. Rear window defroster .................
Contents At the gas station............................... Check regularly and before a long trip........................................ Engine compartment.......................... Hood ............................................ Engine oil...................................... Transmission fluid level ................ Active Body Control* (ABC*) fluid level...................................... Coolant......................................... Battery .........................................
Contents Technical data ................................. Spare parts service............................ Warranty coverage............................. Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... Identification labels ........................... Layout of poly-V-belt drive................. S 430 / S 500.............................. S 55 AMG..................................... S 600 ........................................... Engine..............................................
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Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Introduction Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For you to find information quickly each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Controls in detail Technical data Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle.
Introduction Symbols Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: * Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. Warning! G Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow.
Introduction Operating safety Operating safety Warning! G Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic system malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required.
Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 19
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit 20
At a glance Cockpit Item Page 1 Combination switch 5 Gear range indicator, clock 앫 Turn signals 46 앫 Windshield wipers 47 앫 High beam 2 Cruise control lever Item 123 Page Item 22 14 Horn 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 203 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator 앫 Cruise control 196 8 Overhead control panel 앫 Distronic* 199 9 Glove box lock 15 Steering wheel adjustment stalk 220 27 224 3 Instrument cluster 22 10 Glove box lid release 224
At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster 22
At a glance Instrument cluster Item 1 Coolant temperature gauge Page 128 2 Fuel gauge with: Fuel reserve warning lamp 3 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 294 46 6 Right display with: - Antilock Brake System (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp A High beam headlamp indicator 7 J Reset button 290 290 46 289 127 8 Display with: v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp 164 Gear range indicator 162 l Distance* warning lamp1 Digital clock (see COMAND operating instructions) 129 Vehicles witho
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Page 130 130 131 ì to end a call to reject an incoming call 24 131 ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu: Press button æ up / to increase í to take a call to dial a call 4 Menu systems: Press button Page è for next system ç down / to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button Item j for next display 131 k for previous displa
At a glance Center console Center console Upper part Item Page Item Page 1 Switch for rear window sunshade 173 7 Central unlocking switch 103 221 8 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) control switch 80 2 Parking assist (Parktronic* system) deactivation switch 3 Airmatic or ABC* switch 213 10 Tow-away alarm switch 4 Level control switch 216 5 Central locking switch Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp 103 83 11 COMAND system (see separate operating instructions) 6 Hazard warning flasher
At a glance Center console Lower part Item Item Page 1 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 33 5 Distance warning function* on/off switch 206 2 Selector lever for automatic transmission 43 6 Lower storage space 225 69 7 Program mode selector for automatic transmission 164 3 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 4 Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic* 26 Page 206
At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on/off 126 2 Rear interior lighting on/off 126 3 Right reading lamp on/off 126 4 Interior lighting control 125 5 Sliding/pop-up roof 192 6 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone*, and voice control system* (see separate operating instructions) 237 7 Rear view mirror 38 8 Garage door opener 245 9 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 240 27
At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 94 2 Memory function (for storing seat, mirror, and steering wheel settings) 117 3 Seat heating* 111 Seat ventilation* 110 4 Seat adjustment 35 5 Exterior mirror adjustment 39, 168 6 Switches for opening/closing front door windows 188 7 Rear window override switch 8 Switches for opening/closing rear windows 9 Remote trunk lid release switch Trunk lid opening/closing system* switch 28 Page 74 188 96 99
Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 29
Getting started Unlocking Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here. Unlocking with the SmartKey If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will help you with further information. The corresponding page references are at the end of each segment.
Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO* card (if so equipped) with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: In addition to the two SmartKeys with remote controls and removable mechanical key, your vehicle comes equipped with two KEYLESS-GO* cards. If you have the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the KEYLESS-GO card is valid when you grasp the door handle. If your KEYLESS-GO card is valid, the doors will unlock, and you can open them.
Getting started Unlocking Position 1 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power to some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 85). For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 43). i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice, the power supply is again switched off.
Getting started Adjusting Adjusting Warning! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! Warning! G Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous.
Getting started Adjusting Warning! G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.
Getting started Adjusting 왘 왘 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. or Press the KEYLESS GO* start/stop button once or twice. or Open the respective driver’s or passenger door. Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.
Getting started Adjusting Head restraint height i Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. The front passenger seat head restraint automatically lowers after a few seconds when the front passenger seat is not occupied. This improves the driver’s outward view as well as the forward view from the rear passenger compartment. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment Steering column, lengthen or shorten The stalk is located on the steering column (lower left). 왘 Move stalk forward or backward in the direction of arrows 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Steering column, height 왘 1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten 2 Steering column, height 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2.
Getting started Adjusting Exterior rear view mirror Warning! The buttons are located on the driver’s door. G Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Getting started Driving Driving Warning! G Do not lay any objects in the driver’s footwell. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clearance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. Fastening the seat belts Warning! G Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Getting started Driving According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Getting started Driving Proper use of seat belts Warning! G Starting the engine 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm). Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Warning! Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt.
Getting started Driving Automatic transmission Starting with the SmartKey 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 31). i Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position 왘 Make sure that the gear selector lever is set to P. You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immediately.
Getting started Driving Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure. 왘 If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the KEYLESS-GO card. or: Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the KEYLESS-GO card.
Getting started Driving Driving 왘 Firmly depress the brake pedal. 왘 Move selector lever to position D or R. 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down. i You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. ! If you hear a warning signal when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake.
Getting started Driving Switching on headlamps Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. High beam 왘 Push the combination switch forward. The high beam headlights are switched on. The high beam symbol A in the tachometer lights up. For more information, see “High beam flasher” (컄 page 123). Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 왘 Turn the switch to B. For more information, see “Lighting” (컄 page 120).
Getting started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Switching on windshield wipers 왘 ! Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be damaged as a result. Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain.
Getting started Driving Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Push switch in the direction of arrow 1 past the resistance point. The windshield wiper operates with washer fluid. Problems while driving The coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C) The engine runs erratically and misfires The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged. 앫 The engine electronics may not be operating properly.
Getting started Driving In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline: 왘 Do not start the engine under any circumstances. 왘 Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Getting started Parking and locking Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Warning! G Wait until the vehicle is stationary before removing the SmartKey from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the SmartKey is removed. Warning! G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems.
Getting started Parking and locking Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO* card (if so equipped) with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.
Getting started Parking and locking Turning off engine 왘 ! With the SmartKey removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not switched off. Place the gear selector lever in position P. i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P. On steep slopes, turn the front wheels towards the curb. Turning off engine with the SmartKey 왘 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch (컄 page 31) to position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is activated.
Getting started Parking and locking Turning off engine with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Place the gear selector lever in P. 왘 Press and hold the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button until the engine shuts off. With the driver's door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch (컄 page 31).
Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems 55
Safety and Security Occupant safety Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up 앫 The restraint systems are: 앫 Seat belts 앫 Emergency tensioning device 앫 Airbags 앫 Child seats 앫 Child seat recognition 앫 Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) As independent systems their protective effects work in conjunction with each other.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G In the event that the 1 indicator lamp lights up during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
Safety and Security Occupant safety 앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel must be at least ten inches (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any problems, please see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Safety and Security Occupant safety result in serious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated. (2) Always sit upright, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for all children 12 years old or under. (3) Always wear seat belts properly.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbag Warning! 앫 앫 60 No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, badges etc.
Safety and Security Occupant safety When you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual.
Safety and Security Occupant safety The front passenger side impact airbag 2 will only deploy if the system senses that the front passenger seat is occupied. The window curtain airbags fill up the area between the A and C pillars (see arrows).
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women. Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G 앫 USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY 앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident. 앫 Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter The seat belts for the front and rear outer seats are equipped with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE) Warning G The PRE-SAFE system is intended to reduce the effects of an accident on properly seat belted vehicle occupants. Despite having the PRE-SAFE systems in your car, the possibility of injuries occurring as a result of an accident cannot be totally eliminated. Therefore you should always drive carefully and adjust your driving to the prevailing road, weather, and traffic conditions.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Children in the vehicle If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: 앫 앫 Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate for the age and size of the child and recommended for use by Mercedes-Benz. Ensure that the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated. ! The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories, and all Canadian provinces.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt. Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) start/stop button once or twice, the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator lamp 1 located in the center console lights up for approximately 6 seconds and then goes out. If the indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Installation of infant and child restraint systems This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions. Head restraints must be positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat back. 왘 Securely fasten hook 2, which is part of the tether strap, to anchorage ring 3.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Child seat anchors – “LATCH” type This vehicle is equipped with two “LATCH” (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the outer rear seats) for the installation of a “LATCH” child seat with the matching anchor fittings. If you have not installed a child seat, the “LATCH” anchor fittings are covered with an upholstery blend. 72 왘 Turn installation device 4 to a vertical position so that upholstery blend 3 does not fold down.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Vehicles with adjustable rear seats/bench*: Never adjust the rear seat position after installing the child restraint. Adjusting the rear seat position after installing the child restraint could damage the child restraint and/or introduce undesirable slack into the webbing and loosen or misposition the child restraint, lessening the effectiveness of the child restraint and thus increasing the chance or severity of injury in an accident.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Override switch for rear passenger compartment ! The rear door windows can still be operated with the switches located in the driver’s door. You can disable select functions in the rear passenger compartment for added safety (for instance when you have children riding in the rear passenger compartment).
Safety and Security Panic alarm Panic alarm An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately 21/2 minutes. Activating 왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one second. Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again. or 왘 1 Â button Insert SmartKey in starter switch. i For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: Warning! G 앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) 앫 BAS (Brake Assist System) The following factors increase the risk of accidents: 앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) 앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns 앫 4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic Traction System) 앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces 앫 Following another vehicle too closely i In winter operation, t
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to steer the vehicle. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will respond even with light brake pressure. The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems BAS The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing the braking distance. Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over. The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking. When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The BAS is then deactivated.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! G Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: 앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. 앫 While driving, ease up on the accelerator. 앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems The switch is located on the center console. Switching off the ESP Warning! To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off the ESP in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as: 앫 starting out on slippery surfaces and in deep snow in conjunction with snow chains sand or gravel i Distronic* cannot be activated when ESP has been deactivated.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP Models with all-wheel drive only: The 4MATIC improves the vehicle’s ability to use available traction, e.g. during winter operation in mountains under snowy conditions, by applying power to all four wheels.
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. Activating 앫 앫 With the SmartKey: Removing the SmartKey from the starter switch activates the immobilizer. With KEYLESS-GO*: Turning off the engine by means of the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever activates the immobilizer. 82 Deactivating 앫 With the SmartKey: Inserting the SmartKey in the starter switch deactivates the immobilizer.
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems i i Canceling the alarm If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided that Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available. If the turn signal lamps do not blink three times, a door or the hood may not be closed properly. To cancel the alarm: Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again.
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Tow-away alarm Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle. i The tow-away protection alarm is triggered, for example, if the vehicle is lifted on one side. Disarming tow-away alarm i To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Automatic climate control Power windows Sliding/pop-up roof Driving systems Loading Useful features 85
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to operate the equipment installed on your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize yourself with the basic functions of the vehicle, see “Getting started” (컄 page 29). The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ. All turn signal lamps blink once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is switched off. If it is dark, the locator lighting switches on. The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if: Global locking 왘 Press button ‹. All turn signal lamps blink three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 5 blinks twice. Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO* card (if so equipped) with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Unlocking the trunk lid Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key You can unlock the trunk separately. If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Press and hold button Š until trunk unlocks. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO card (if so equipped) with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 앫 앫 If the KEYLESS-GO card is positioned farther away from the vehicle (e.g. inside clothing or briefcase) and can no longer be recognized by the system, the vehicle cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO system. If the KEYLESS-GO card is removed from the vehicle while the ignition is switched on (e.g. if passenger exits the vehicle with the card), the message CHIP CARD NOT RECOGNIZED! will appear in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 왘 Press and hold programming button 1 until “Driver’s door” symbol 2 lights up. Restoring to factory setting The KEYLESS-GO card will then function as follows: Press and hold programming button 1 until “Central unlock” symbol 3 lights up. Unlocking the driver’s door ! 왘 Grasp the driver’s door handle. Global unlocking 왘 Grasp the door handle on the passenger side.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Checking vehicle lock status Locking the vehicle If you cannot remember whether you have locked the vehicle, you can check the lock status using the KEYLESS-GO card. 왘 Closing the side windows and sliding/pop-up roof 왘 Briefly press programming button 1. The indicator lamp for “Driver’s door” 2 or “Central unlock” 3 lights up in red or green.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Unlocking the trunk lid Loss of the KEYLESS-GO card You can unlock the trunk separately. If you lose your KEYLESS-GO card, you should do the following: 왘 Press trunk lid button 1 (컄 page 95) until trunk unlocks. 왘 Have the KEYLESS-GO card deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Report the loss immediately to your car insurance company. 왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey, opening a door from the inside will trigger the alarm. Opening the trunk lid The trunk lid lock is located in the rear license plate recess. Press button ‹ or Œ on the SmartKey. 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk from the inside When the vehicle is stationary, you can open the trunk from the inside using the trunk lid release switch located on the driver’s door control panel. A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 왘 Pull remote trunk lid switch 2. Trunk lid emergency release The trunk opens. Indicator lamp 1 comes on. It remains lit until you close the trunk again.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 왘 Briefly press the emergency release button. The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens. Closing the trunk lid 왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle 1 (컄 page 96). ! The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey in the starter switch or press button Œ or ‹ on the SmartKey. The extending handle 2 is retracted after a few seconds.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i Separately locking the trunk To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do not place the SmartKey in the trunk. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a KEYLESS-GO card is recognized in the area of the rear shelf or inside the trunk. 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock. 왘 Turn the mechanical key completely to the right to position 1.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk lid opening/closing system* 왘 You can open or close the trunk lid from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. Pull remote trunk lid switch 2. Closing from the inside The trunk opens. Indicator lamp 1 comes on. It remains lit until you close the trunk again. 왘 A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is required to open the trunk lid. ! Opening from the inside The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk lid closing switch in trunk 1 Trunk lid closing switch 왘 Press closing switch 1. Warning! G Monitor the closing procedure carefully to ensure that no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk. Be especially careful when small children are around.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 왘 Press switch 2 in the trunk lid. Limiting opening height of trunk i The trunk lid closes automatically and the vehicle is locked. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking. You can limit the opening angle of the trunk lid. The trunk lid then opens only to approximately the height of the roof edge. This can be useful when there is not enough overhead clearance space, for example.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid Power closing assist for doors 왘 Press the doors gently past the initial engage position into the lock. The doors close automatically. Power closing assist for trunk lid 왘 Press the trunk lid gently into its lock. The trunk closes automatically. i It is not necessary to slam the door or trunk lid closed.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside You can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk from inside using the central locking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The switches are located in the center console. Press central unlocking switch 2. i You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.
Controls in detail Seats Seats Information on seat adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” section, (컄 page 34). Lumbar support Easy-entry/exit feature You can adjust the contour of the seat’s lumbar support to best support your spine. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards and the driver’s seat moves to the rear. The thumbwheel is located on the lower side of the seat.
Controls in detail Seats Warning! G You must ensure that no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated, the driver’s door is being opened, and the engine is turned off or the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Controls in detail Seats Folding rear head restraints back Installing front head restraints: 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold for about five seconds. 왘 Push the head restraint down until it engages. 왘 Adjust head restraint to desired position (컄 page 35). Placing rear head restraints upright 왘 Pull the rear head restraint forward until it locks into position. ! Make sure that the head restraints engage when adjusting them manually. Otherwise, their protective function cannot be ensured.
Controls in detail Seats Power head restraints, rear* You can fold the rear head restraints backward or forward using head restraint folding switch. The switches are located 앫 앫 on the rear section of the door for adjusting the respective head restraint: on the front center console (컄 page 106): 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster should light up 왘 Press switch 1 briefly. 왘 The rear head restraints will fold backward.
Controls in detail Seats Shoulder region support 왘 Press æ or ç on switch 1. The air cushion inflates or deflates. Lumbar region support 왘 1 Shoulder region support 2 Side bolster adjustment 3 Massage function (PULSE) 4 Lumbar region support Adjusting the multicontour seat in the order listed above is recommended. 왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched on. All lamps in the instrument cluster light up. 108 Press k or j on rocker switch 4. This selects the air cushion you wish to adjust.
Controls in detail Seats Massage function (PULSE) You can reduce muscle tension during long trips by periodically using the massage function. 왘 Drive-dynamic seat* The drive-dynamic seat automatically adjusts the lateral support provided by the seat backrest to your driving style. Activating 왘 The indicator lamp in the button lights up. Press button 3. i The indicator lamp on button 3 lights up. The air cushions in the lumbar region inflate and deflate (pulse).
Controls in detail Seats Switching off seat ventilation Seat ventilation* 왘 The switch is located on the door. Seat ventilation can be activated manually with the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or 2 (컄 page 31) or by the summer opening feature (컄 page 190). i The seat ventilation is automatically set to the highest level if activated via summer opening feature (컄 page 190).
Controls in detail Seats Seat heating* Switching on seat heating 왘 Vehicles without seat ventilation* Press switch 1. A red indicator lamp above the switch lights up. The switch is located on the door. Switching off seat heating 왘 Press switch 1 again. i The seat heating will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes. Rapid seat heating mode 왘 Press switch 2. Both red indicator lamps above the switch light up.
Controls in detail Seats Switching off rapid seat heating mode 왘 Press switch 2 again. ! If one or both of the lamps on the seat heating switch are blinking, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heating switches off automatically. Vehicles with seat ventilation* 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster light up. The switch is located on the door.
Controls in detail Seats Rapid seat heating 왘 Press switch 1 once. Both indicator lamps above the switch light up. i The system switches over to normal heating mode after approximately five minutes. Only the right-hand indicator lamp remains lit. Switching off rapid seat heating mode 왘 Rear seats Press switch 1 twice. ! If one or both of the lamps on the seat heating switch are blinking, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on.
Controls in detail Seats Seat bench fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 1. Individual power seats* Seat height The switches for adjusting the seats are located at the respective rear doors. 왘 Head restraint folding 왘 Head restraint folding Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 2. 왘 The head restraint is folded or placed upright. Information on switching on seat heating* and seat ventilation* can be found on (컄 page 110) and (컄 page 111).
Controls in detail Seats Power seat, setting passenger seat position from rear* The switch is located on the right rear passenger door. This function lets you adjust the position of the passenger seat from the rear. Warning! G Make sure that no one is caught or injured while the seat is being adjusted. The power seats can also be operated with the driver's or passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Controls in detail Seats Passenger seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 6. Passenger seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5. Passenger seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3. Passenger seat head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 4. Press button 2 to adjust the rear seat (컄 page 114).
Controls in detail Memory function Memory function ! Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach, and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. Also see “Airbags” (컄 page 57) section for proper seat positioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort.
Controls in detail Memory function Storing positions into memory 왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and rear view mirrors to the desired position (컄 page 34). 왘 Press memory button 2. 왘 Release memory button and push one of the position buttons 1 within three seconds. All the settings are stored with the selected position. Recalling positions from memory 왘 Press and hold one of the position buttons 1 until the seat, steering wheel and rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored positions.
Controls in detail Memory function 왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror with button 2 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. 왘 Press memory button M. 왘 Within three seconds, press bottom of adjustment button 2. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move. 1 Exterior rear view mirror 2 Adjustment button M Memory button 왘 Stop the vehicle. 왘 Switch on ignition (if not already on). 왘 Press button 1. i If the mirror does move, repeat the above steps.
Controls in detail Lighting Lighting For notes on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 46). Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. M Off U Automatic headlamp mode C Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) Canada only: When engine is running, the low beam is also switched on.
Controls in detail Lighting Manual headlamp mode i i The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. For exterior lamp switch, see (컄 page 120). Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp can not be switched on manually with exterior lamp switch in position U. To activate the fog lamps, turn exterior lamp switch to position B and pull the exterior lamp switch to first or second stop (컄 page 122).
Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to position M or U. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions the parking lamps will also switch on. Canada only When you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam switches off (with a three-minute delay). For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam headlamps.
Controls in detail Lighting Switching on rear fog lamp 왘 Make sure that the low beam headlamps are switched on. 왘 Pull out exterior lamp switch to second stop. Combination switch The combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column. Switching on high beams 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to position B (컄 page 120). 왘 Push the combination switch in direction 1. The yellow indicator lamp † in the lamp switch lights up.
Controls in detail Lighting Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be activated with the starter switched on or off. It is activated automatically when an airbag is deployed. Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press the hazard warning flasher switch. i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the SmartKey in the starter switch is in position 1 or 2.
Controls in detail Lighting Automatic control Activating 왘 Press rocker switch 4 to the center position. Interior lamps are switched on in darkness, when: 앫 the vehicle is unlocked 앫 a door is opened 앫 the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch The interior lamps are switched off after a set time (컄 page 153). Deactivating 왘 Press the ñ symbol on rocker switch 4.
Controls in detail Lighting Switching rear interior lights on 왘 Press switch 2. The rear compartment lighting is switched on. Switching rear interior lights off 왘 Press switch 2. The rear compartment lighting is switched off. Front reading lamps Switching on 왘 Press switch 1 or 3. The corresponding reading lamp is switched on. Switching off 왘 Press switch 1 or 3. The corresponding reading lamp is switched off.
Controls in detail Instrument cluster Instrument cluster A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” section of this manual (컄 page 22). Instrument cluster illumination 왘 Press knob1. The knob will pop out. To brighten illumination The instrument cluster is activated when you 왘 Turn knob 1 in the instrument cluster clockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will brighten.
Controls in detail Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge Warning! G 앫 Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Controls in detail Instrument cluster Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. ! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking. S 55 AMG The tachometer of the S 55 AMG does not have a red marking denoting excessive engine speed.
Controls in detail Control system Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1. The control system enables you to: 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster display, and much more.
Controls in detail Control system Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel (컄 page 24).
Controls in detail Control system It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being arranged in a circular pattern. 앫 앫 If you press button è or ÿ repeatedly, you will pass through each menu one after the other. If you press button k or j repeatedly, you will pass through each function display, one after the other, in the current menu. 132 In the SETTINGS menu, instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings.
Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus. The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.
Controls in detail Control system Commands/submenus Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Standard display AUDIO Telephone* NAVI Call up FSS Select radio Load phone Activate station book route guidance Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Menu 8 Distronic* Trip computer Malfunction memory Settings Call up settings Fuel consumption Call up malfunc- Reset to factory statistics after tion messages settings start Check tire pres- Operate CD Search for sure* player name in phone book Fu
Controls in detail Control system i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not necessarily identical to those shown in the control system displays. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in. Standard display menu AUDIO menu You can select the functions in the standard display menu with button k or j .
Controls in detail Control system Select radio station 왘 왘 Turn on the radio. Refer to separate COMAND operating instructions. Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned station in the display. 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired station is found. The type of search depends on the setting for the station tuning (컄 page 154): 앫 Frequency 앫 Memory Operate the CD player 왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD player. Refer to separate COMAND operating instructions.
Controls in detail Control system CD changer* operating mode Use only original CDs. Using copied CDs may create problems during playback. General notes Clean CDs from time to time with a commercially available cleaning cloth. No solvents, anti-static sprays, etc. should be used for cleaning. Replace the CD in its case after use. Protect CDs from heat and direct sunlight. Should excessively high temperatures occur while in CD mode, CD TEMP HIGH will appear on the display and muting will take place.
Controls in detail Control system Operational readiness of CD changer Loading/unloading the CD magazine 왘 If a CD changer has been installed in the system, it can be operated from the COMAND system key pad located in the center dashboard. A loaded magazine must be installed for CD playing. The CD changer is located behind the cover on the left hand side in the trunk. Remove the magazine and completely pull out the CD tray. 왘 Place the CD in the recess of the tray, label side up.
Controls in detail Control system TEL menu* Warning! G A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. If you choose to use the telephone while driving, please use the hands-free device and only use the telephone when weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Controls in detail Control system Which messages will appear in the display field depends on whether your telephone is switched on or off: 앫 If the telephone is off, the message in the multifunction display is: TEL OFF. 앫 If the telephone is on: Answering a call Ending a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the display you will then see the message: 왘 왘 Press button í . You have answered the call.
Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the display. The stored names are displayed in increasing or decreasing alphabetical order. 왘 Press button í . Redialing The system dials the selected phone number. The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book.
Controls in detail Control system NAVI menu Distronic* menu The NAVI menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. Use the Distronic menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system. What information is shown in the display depends on whether the Distronic system is active or inactive. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the message NAVI in the display. 앫 If the navigation system is switched off, the message NAVI OFF is shown in the display.
Controls in detail Control system Distronic activated When Distronic is activated, DISTRONIC and the set speed are seen in the display. Trip computer menu Fuel consumption statistics after start Use the trip computer menu to call up statistical data on your vehicle.
Controls in detail Control system Resetting fuel consumption statistics i Fuel consumption since last reset The AFTER START display will flash until a distance of approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) has been covered or two minutes have elapsed since the engine was restarted. During this period, you can incorporate the values for the previous journey by pressing J in the instrument cluster. 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu.
Controls in detail Control system Call up range (distance to empty) 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the display: RANGE. In the display you will see the calculated range based on the current fuel tank level. Malfunction memory menu 왘 Use the malfunction memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system.
Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button k or j . The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which the malfunctions have occurred. See the “Practical hints” section for malfunction and warning messages (컄 page 296). Should any malfunctions occur while driving, the number of malfunctions will reappear in the display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch.
Controls in detail Control system Submenus in the Settings menu Resetting the functions of a submenu Press button k or j . For each submenu you can reset all the functions to the factory settings. 왘 In the display you see the collection of the submenus. 왘 Press button ç or æ. The selection marker moves to the next submenu. The submenus are arranged by hierarchy. Scroll down with the ç button, scroll up with the æ button. 왘 Move to a function in the submenu.
Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages.
Controls in detail Control system Selecting multifunction display mode Instrument cluster submenu Selecting temperature display mode Access the INST. CLUSTER submenu via the SETTINGS menu. Use the INST. CLUSTER submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INST. CLUSTER submenu. 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INST. CLUSTER submenu.
Controls in detail Control system Selecting language 왘 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INST. CLUSTER submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the display: TEXT. The selection marker is on the current setting. 왘 Press æ or ç to select the language to be used for the multifunction display messages. Available languages: Lighting submenu Access the LIGHTING submenu via the SETTINGS menu.
Controls in detail Control system Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the LIGHTING submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the display: LAMP CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE . The selection marker is on the current setting.
Controls in detail Control system 컄컄 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the display: LOCATOR LIGHTING. The selection marker is on the current setting. 왘 Press æ or ç to select the desired setting. The locator lighting will be switched on or off.
Controls in detail Control system You can temporarily deactivate the delayed shut-off feature: 왘 Press æ or ç to select the desired lamp-on period. 왘 Before leaving the vehicle, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 and back to 0. The delayed shut-off feature is deactivated. It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Controls in detail Control system 컄컄 왘 Press æ or ç to select the desired lamp-on time period. You can select: 앫 0 S, the delayed shut-off feature is deactivated. 앫 5 S, 10 S, 15 S, or 20 S, the delayed shut-off feature is activated. Vehicle submenu 왘 Access the VEHICLE submenu via the SETINGS menu. Use the VEHICLE submenu to make general vehicle settings.
Controls in detail Control system The selection marker is on the current setting. Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking. With the automatic central locking system activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). 왘 Press button æ or ç to move the selection marker to the Vehicle submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the display: AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK.
Controls in detail Control system Setting key dependency Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to set whether the memory settings for the seats, the steering wheel, the mirrors, and the automatic climate control should be stored separately for each SmartKey (컄 page 117). Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature.
Controls in detail Control system After entering the vehicle, the steering wheel and seat will move into the position stored in memory when: 앫 the driver’s door is closed 앫 you put the SmartKey in the starter switch 앫 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the CONVENIENCE submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the display: EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE. The selection marker is on the current setting.
Controls in detail Control system Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror Use the MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING function to select whether the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneuvers when reverse gear R is engaged. For additional information see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 169). 왘 Move the selection marker to the CONVENIENCE submenu using the æ or ç button.
Controls in detail Control system The selection marker is on the current setting. 왘 To adjust the driver’s drive-dynamic seat press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the display: DRIVING DYNAM. SEAT ADJUST., FR. DRIV.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic transmission Information for driving with an automatic transmission is found in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 43). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjustments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission One-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the selector lever is in position D. Downshifting 왘 Briefly press the selector lever to the left in the D– direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the transmission (컄 page 162).
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the selector lever in position D, you can limit the transmission’s gear range by pressing the lever to the left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the lever to the right (D+). The selected gear range will appear in the tachometer display field. If you press on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit, the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position R Park position N Selector position when the vehicle is parked. Only place selector lever in position P when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the selector lever in position P to secure the vehicle.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO* card (if so equipped) with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could move the selector lever from position P, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. 왘 왘 Emergency operation (Limp home mode) If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts, the transmission is most likely operating in limp home (emergency operation) mode.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) and manual shift program S 55 AMG ! Never change the program mode when the selector lever is out of position P. It could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared. The S 55 AMG can be driven in both, automatic and manual shift program mode. In manual shift program mode you can change the gears yourself on the steering wheel or by using the selector lever.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear only when the vehicle is stopped. ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery surface. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Downshifting 왘 Press the button located on the left side of the steering wheel.
Controls in detail Good visibility Good visibility Information on the windshield wipers (컄 page 47) and for setting the rear view mirrors (컄 page 38) is found in the “Getting started” section.
Controls in detail Good visibility Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position 왘 Press button 2 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position: Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position. 왘 Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R.
Controls in detail Good visibility Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors If you are driving at more than 9 mph (15 km/h) you will not be able to fold the exterior mirrors in. Folding the exterior mirrors in and out automatically When the corresponding function in the control system is activated (컄 page 158): 앫 앫 The exterior rear view mirrors automatically fold in as soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside.
Controls in detail Good visibility Windshield wipers ! Information on the windshield wipers is found in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 47). To prevent the windshield wipers from being damaged, do not leave the wiper switch in intermittent setting when taking the vehicle to an automatic car wash or when cleaning the windshield. i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened.
Controls in detail Good visibility If sunlight enters through a side window: Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving. Warning! Swing sun visors down when you experience glare. 왘 Pivot sun visor to the side. 왘 Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. 왘 Disengage sun visor from mounting 1. Adjusting the vanity mirror: G Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others.
Controls in detail Good visibility Rear window sunshade* Warning! The switch is located in the center console. G Rear door window sunshade* When operating the rear window sunshade, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the raising or lowering procedure. The raising or lowering procedure can be immediately reversed by pressing switch 1. Warning! 왘 Turn the SmartKey to starter switch position 1 or 2. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: press the start/stop button once or twice.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control 174
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Item 1 Swiveling left center air vent 2 Fixed air vent, left i For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders for the center air vents to the middle position.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control The automatic climate control is operational whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in either the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depending on the selected interior temperature and the current outside temperature.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Setting the temperature Use temperature controls (컄 page 175) 10 for the left side or 8 for the right side to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C). i When operating the climate control system in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume and air distribution.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution controls 12 and 6 (컄 page 175) to separately adjust the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment. The following symbols are found on the controls: Adjusting manually 왘 Press button U. 왘 Turn the marking on the regulator to the desired symbol.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Windshield fogged on the outside Adjusting air volume Maximum cooling MAXCOOL If the left and right air distribution controls as well as the air volume control are set to U and there is a high need for cooling, the display “MAXCOOL” appears. 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on. 왘 Press on both U buttons until they click in. Use air volume control 9 (컄 page 175) for both automatic and manual air volume adjustment.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Defrosting i These settings should only be selected for a short time. Activating 왘 Press button P (컄 page 175). The indicator lamp on the button lights up. 왘 Switch off air recirculation, if selected. 왘 Press button O (컄 page 175). Air recirculation mode Warning! Activating 왘 Close center air vents. 왘 왘 Adjust side air vents upwards. 왘 Press button P (컄 page 175). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. Defrosting is turned off.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control i Deactivating The air recirculation mode is activated automatically: 왘 앫 at high outside temperatures 앫 if the concentration of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide in the outside air increases, for example in a tunnel. Please note that the charcoal filter must be activated (컄 page 182) for the air recirculation mode to be activated automatically.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Charcoal filter An activated charcoal filter markedly reduces bad odors and removes pollutants from air entering the passenger compartment. Activating 왘 Press button e (컄 page 175). The indicator lamp on the button lights up. i If you keep button e pressed, the side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof will be closed.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear. The defroster is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of operation depending on the outside temperature. Activating 왘 Press button F (컄 page 175). The indicator lamp on the button lights up. Deactivating 왘 Press button F (컄 page 175) again.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to the temperature you have set. i Condensation may drip out from underneath the vehicle. This is normal and not an indication of a malfunction. Deactivating It is possible to deactivate the air conditioning (cooling) function of the automatic climate control system. The air in the vehicle will then no longer be cooled or dehumidified.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control ! Do not obstruct the air vent in the storage compartment. i The storage compartment can be heated or cooled. The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the compartment, close the air vent (컄 page 184) while heating the passenger compartment. Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents Rear center console air vents i Rear side air vents The booster blower allows air volume speed to the rear passenger compartment to be increased at four different levels. The temperature at the air vents for rear passenger compartment 1 and 2 is the same as at the dashboard center air vents.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Rear passenger compartment climate control* The automatic climate control is operational whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in either the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depending on the selected interior temperature and the current outside temperature.
Controls in detail Power windows Power windows Opening and closing the windows The side windows can be opened and closed electrically. The switches for all the side windows are on the driver’s door. There are individual switches in the front and rear doors for the respective windows. 1 Right front window 2 Right rear window 3 Left rear window 4 Left front window 188 Warning! G When closing the windows, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.
Controls in detail Power windows Closing the windows 왘 Lightly press the j symbol on one of the switches 1 to 4 until the corresponding window reaches the desired position. When pulling and holding the switch to close the window, and upward movement of the window is blocked during the last few inches before closure, the window will stop but not open slightly. Fully opening windows 왘 Press the k symbol on one of the switches 1 to 4 beyond the point of resistance and then release the switch.
Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing the windows with the SmartKey The sliding/pop-up roof will also be opened or closed when you operate the power windows with the SmartKey. Warning! In case the procedure causes potential danger, the procedure can be immediately halted by releasing the remote control button. To reverse direction of movement press Œ for opening or ‹ for closing. Opening (Summer opening feature) Press and hold button Œ after unlocking the vehicle.
Controls in detail Power windows Synchronizing power windows The power windows must be resynchronized each time after the battery has been disconnected: 왘 Press the power window switches until the side windows are closed and hold the switches for approximately one second.
Controls in detail Sliding/pop-up roof Sliding/pop-up roof Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof Warning! G When closing the sliding/pop-up roof, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. 1 Push up to raise roof at rear 2 Pull down to lower roof at rear 3 Push forward to slide roof closed 4 Push back to slide roof open 192 With the roof closed or tilted open, a screen can be slid into the roof opening to guard against sun rays.
Controls in detail Sliding/pop-up roof Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof 왘 왘 Closing the sliding/pop-up roof automatically Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button. 왘 To open, close, raise or lower the sliding/pop-up roof, move the switch to resistance point in the required direction. The sliding/pop-up roof closes completely. Release the switch when the roof has reached the required position.
Controls in detail Sliding/pop-up roof Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof with the SmartKey Opening (Summer opening feature) 왘 The power windows will also be opened or closed when you operate the sliding/pop-up roof with the SmartKey. Warning! G Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure.
Controls in detail Sliding/pop-up roof Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up roof The power sliding/pop-up roof must be resynchronized each time after: 앫 the battery has been disconnected 앫 the sliding/pop-up roof has been closed manually 앫 the sliding/pop-up roof does not open smoothly 앫 a malfunction 왘 Press the switch in direction 1. 왘 Wait until the sliding/pop-up roof is raised and hold the switch down for approximately one second.
Controls in detail Driving systems Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are described on the following pages: 앫 앫 앫 앫 Cruise control and Distronic*, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed AIRMATIC adjusts the vehicle suspension characteristics automatically and controls the vehicle level.
Controls in detail Driving systems The selected speed appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds, and the corresponding speedometer segments from the selected speed to the vehicle’s maximum speed are illuminated. i 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Cancel cruise control 4 Resume at previously set speed Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise control lever. The current speed is set.
Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) Warning! Lift the cruise control lever to position 1 and hold it up until the desired speed is reached. 왘 Release the cruise control lever. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The selected speed appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds, and the corresponding speedometer segments from the selected speed to the vehicle’s maximum speed are illuminated.
Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic* When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise control system increases driving convenience afforded by the cruise control during travel on expressways and other major roads. 앫 앫 If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your vehicle speed will be reduced so that you follow that vehicle at a preset distance.
Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! G Distronic cannot take street and traffic conditions into account. Only use Distronic if the weather, road, and traffic conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed. Warning! G Use of Distronic can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control. Distronic does not act upon adverse sight distance conditions. Do not use Distronic during conditions of fog and heavy rain, snow or sleet.
Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic displays in the speedometer dial Under no circumstances should the driver await the intermittent warning sound before braking. The intermittent warning sound ceases and the red Distronic warning lamp l goes out when the necessary distance to the vehicle ahead is again established. Segments Set speed If Distronic is activated, one or two segments light up around the set speed.
Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! G Warning! G An intermittent warning sounds and the Distronic warning lamp l in the instrument cluster is illuminated if the Distronic system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s current speed indicate that Distronic will not be capable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance, which creates a danger of a collision. Distronic brakes your vehicle with a maximum of 6.5 ft/s2 (2 m/s2).
Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic deactivated Distronic activated Cruise control lever If Distronic is deactivated, the standard display of Distronic appears in the multifunction display. When you turn Distronic on, you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for about five seconds. If Distronic is activated, you can see the following display in the multifunction display. The Distronic system is operated by means of the cruise control lever.
Controls in detail Driving systems Activating Distronic Setting the current speed You can activate Distronic if: 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 Briefly lift or depress the cruise control lever. 앫 앫 you are driving between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h) the ESP is activated (컄 page 78) If Distronic has not been activated after pressing the cruise control lever you will see the message --- in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a lower speed 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 2 (컄 page 203) to decrease vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) The new speed is set. The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds (컄 page 203), and one or two segments around the stored speed light up on the speedometer (컄 page 201).
Controls in detail Driving systems Deactivating Distronic Distronic deactivates automatically when: There are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system: 앫 you set the parking brake 앫 you drive slower than 25 mph (40 km/h) 앫 the ESP is active (컄 page 78) or you deactivate the ESP 앫 you move the transmission selector lever into position N 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 3 (컄 page 203). or 왘 Step on the brake pedal. Distronic will be deactivated.
Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! G It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to select the appropriate setting given road conditions, traffic, driver’s preferred driving style and applicable laws and driving recommendations for safe following distance. Increasing distance Distance warning function Increasing the distance setting causes Distronic to maintain a greater following distance to the vehicle ahead.
Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! G If the Distronic warning lamp l in the instrument cluster lights up while driving and/or an intermittent warning sounds, immediate attention on the part of the driver is required. As required by the traffic situation, apply the brakes and navigate around a possible obstacle. However, do not drive by relying on the distance warning function, as this will result in an emergency braking application.
Controls in detail Driving systems 컄컄 Distronic regulates only the distance be- tween your vehicle and those directly ahead of it, but does not register stationary objects in the road, e.g.: The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially at times of snow and ice or heavy rain.
Controls in detail Driving systems Offset driving Lane changing Narrow vehicles A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic. There will be insufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Because of its narrow profile, the vehicle traveling near the edge of the roadway has not yet been detected by Distronic.
Controls in detail Driving systems AIRMATIC AIRMATIC automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle. AIRMATIC consists of two components: 앫 Adaptive Damping System (ADS) 앫 Level control system The ADS automatically selects the optimum damping for the respective driving conditions. At the same time the suspension is set to either sporty or regular.
Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicle level control with AIRMATIC Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to: 앫 reduce fuel consumption 앫 increase vehicle safety The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: 앫 With increasing speed, ride height is reduced by up to approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm). 앫 With decreasing speed, the ride height is again raised to the selected vehicle level.
Controls in detail Driving systems 왘 Briefly press switch 2 to change from one level setting to the other. The message: AIRMATIC VEHICLE RISING appears in the multifunction display when changing from normal level to raised level. The indicator lamp is then lit. The display switches off when the vehicle is raised. 왘 Press switch 2 again to lower the vehicle. The indicator lamp is off.
Controls in detail Driving systems The ABC switch with the indicator lamps is located in the upper part of the center console. Suspension for sporty driving style Suspension for regular driving style The setting for sporty driving is selected when indicator lamp 1 is illuminated. The setting for regular driving is selected when indicator lamp 1 is off. 왘 Press switch 2 to change from regular suspension to sporty suspension style. Indicator lamp 1 comes on.
Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicle level control with ABC* i Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to: These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change. 앫 reduce fuel consumption 앫 increase vehicle safety The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: 앫 With increasing speed, ride height is reduced by up to approximately 1.4 inch (35 mm).
Controls in detail Driving systems The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary: Vehicle level when Use for stationary Ride height increase over normal Automatic lowering Normal None Max. approx. 0.6 in (15 mm) Both lamps off Normal operation 1 Indicator lamps Level 1 Driving with snow chains (컄 page 247) Max. 0.4 in (10 mm) Max. approx. 1.0 in (25 mm) One lamp lit Level 2 Very rough road surface conditions Max. 0.8 in (20 mm)1 Max. approx. 1.
Controls in detail Driving systems i Raised level 1 (see table) Raised level 2 (see table) Pressing the switch twice in quick succession will cause the vehicle to immediately raise or lower according to the starting level. Speed-dependent lowering of vehicle chassis (approximate values): Speed-dependent lowering of vehicle chassis (approximate values): The selected vehicle level setting remains stored in memory even if the engine is turned off and restarted.
Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system* (Parking assist) Warning! G Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver. Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle.
Controls in detail Driving systems Range of the sensors To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors. Front sensors Minimum distance Center approx. 40 in (100 cm) Center approx. 8 in (20 cm) Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm) Corners approx. 6 in (15 cm) Rear sensors Center approx. 48 in (120 cm) Corners approx.
Controls in detail Driving systems The position of the gear selector lever determines which warning indicators will be activated. Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the relative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. The warning indicators for the front area are located in the dashboard (컄 page 20). The warning indicator for the rear area is integrated in the rear trim.
Controls in detail Driving systems As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more segments will light up, depending on the distance between your vehicle and the object. When the eighth segment lights up, you have reached the minimum distance. 앫 Front area: An intermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red segment lights up and a constant acoustic warning, both lasting a maximum of three seconds, will sound for the eighth segment, i.e. the second red segment.
Controls in detail Loading Loading Roof rack* Warning! Preparing roof rack installation G Use only roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manufacturer’s installation instructions. 왘 Open trim at the trim strips in the roof. 왘 Secure the roof rack according to manufacturer’s instructions for installation. ! Load the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle cannot be damaged while driving.
Controls in detail Loading Warning! G Cargo tie-down hooks Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible.
Controls in detail Useful features Useful features Interior storage spaces Warning! Glove box An AUX socket 1 is located on the left side of the glove box. Portable audio devices can be plugged in here. A storage compartment is located in the cover of the glove box. It can be used to store check cards, pens, a flashlight, etc. G To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible.
Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartment in the center console Storage compartment in front of armrest Storage compartment below the front armrest The buttons are located under the cushion of the armrest. The storage compartment is located in the lower portion of the center console. 1 Storage compartment 1 Storage compartment Opening 왘 Slide the mark on the compartment cover forward. Closing 왘 Lightly press the mark on the compartment cover forward. The cover closes automatically.
Controls in detail Useful features Opening storage tray Compartment for glasses Press button 1 and lift the armrest lid. The tray contains a coin holder. i 왘 The compartment for glasses is located under the armrest in the center console. Opening storage compartment 왘 The storage compartment can be heated or cooled. The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space.
Controls in detail Useful features Telephone holder* The telephone holder is located under the armrest in the center console. Storage compartments in the rear passenger compartment Armrest with integrated storage compartment ! Before storing the armrest in the backrest, close the storage compartment lid. 1 Telephone holder Opening telephone holder 왘 Fold the right side of the armrest upwards. 1 Rear armrest 2 Lid handle Opening 왘 Pull down the armrest by its strap. 왘 Press handle 2 and lift lid.
Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartment between rear seats* Storage compartment in rear shelf* Storage compartments under the front seats 1 Rear shelf compartment 1 Storage compartment lid Opening Opening 왘 Push the lid toward the backrest. 왘 Lift the lid using the handle in the front. 1 Lid 2 Buttons Opening 왘 Press buttons 2 together and fold lid 1 down. Closing 왘 228 Close lid 1 until both buttons 2 of lock engage.
Controls in detail Useful features Cup holder in front of seat armrest Warning! G Folding out cup holder Folding in cup holder The cup holder is located in the storage compartment in front of the armrest. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed while traveling. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during vehicle maneuvers.
Controls in detail Useful features Cup holder in rear seat armrest Warning! Opening cup holder G When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during vehicle maneuvers. 왘 Push front of sliding compartment 1. The cup holder slides out. Closing cup holder 왘 Push sliding compartment 1 back until it engages.
Controls in detail Useful features Warning! G When not in use, remove the auxiliary cup holder. Place only containers that fit into the auxiliary cup holder to prevent spills. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during vehicle maneuvers. 2 Insert 3 Auxiliary cup holder 왘 Removing the auxiliary cup holder 왘 Pull auxiliary cup holder 3 (컄 page 230) up and out of the receptacle and place it in a storage compartment.
Controls in detail Useful features Parcel net in front passenger footwell Parcel net in trunk Ashtrays A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc. You can hang a parcel net in the trunk. The hooks and the parcel net in the trunk can hold a load of up to 29.8 lbs (13.5 kg). Center console ashtray Warning! G Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or objects having sharp edges, in the parcel net.
Controls in detail Useful features Removing ashtray insert Warning! Rear door ashtray Cigarette lighters G Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear selector lever to position N. With gear selector lever in position N turn off the engine. 왘 왘 Secure vehicle from movement by setting the parking brake. Move the selector lever to position N. Lightly touch the back of the ashtray.
Controls in detail Useful features Warning! G Warning! G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO* card (if so equipped) with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Controls in detail Useful features Heated steering wheel* The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. Switching on 왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster should light up. The lever is on the lower left-hand side of the steering wheel. 왘 Turn lever in the direction of arrow 1. The steering wheel is heated. Indicator lamp 2 lights up. Switching off 왘 Turn the lever in direction of arrow 3.
Controls in detail Useful features Telephone* Warning! Warning! G Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e.
Controls in detail Useful features Tele Aid ! The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the SOS button. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated.
Controls in detail Useful features System self-check Initially, after turning the SmartKey in starter switch to position 2, malfunctions are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ stay on longer than 10 seconds or do not come on). The message TELE AID – VISIT WORKSHOP! appears for approximately 10 seconds in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Useful features Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash. The message EMERGENCY CALL – CONNECTING CALL appears in the multifunction display. When the connection is established, the message EMERGENCY CALL – CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Useful features Initiating an emergency call manually 왘 Wait for a voice connection to the Response Center. 왘 Close cover 1 after the emergency call is concluded. Warning! 1 SOS button 왘 Briefly press on the cover of the emergency call button with the inscription SOS above the inside rear view mirror. The cover opens. 왘 Press SOS button 1 briefly. The indicator lamp in SOS button 1 will flash until the emergency call is concluded.
Controls in detail Useful features A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established. When a voice connection is established, the audio system mutes and the message TELE AID – ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CALL ACTIVE appears in the multifunction display. 왘 Describe the nature of the need for assistance.
Controls in detail Useful features Information button ¡ The information button ¡ is located below the center armrest cover. 왘 Press and hold the button (for longer than 2 seconds). A call to the Customer Assistance Center will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message INFO – CONNECTING CALL will appear in the multifunction display. When the connection is established, the message INFO – CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Useful features Upgrade Signals ! i The Tele Aid system processes calls using the following priority: If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not reset, contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.
Controls in detail Useful features Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle unintentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the spare key is not handy: 왘 왘 The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature. i Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). The remote door unlock feature is available if the relevant cellular phone network is available.
Controls in detail Useful features Garage door opener The built-in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled objects. Warning! G When programming a garage door opener, the door moves up or down. When programming or operating the remote control, make sure there is no possibility of anyone being injured by the moving door.
Controls in detail Useful features Programming or reprogramming the integrated remote control 왘 Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. 왘 Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 inches (5 cm to 12 cm) away from the surface of the integrated remote control located on the inside rear view mirror, keeping the indicator lamp in view.
Controls in detail Useful features Canadian programming Operating the remote control During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting. 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 1 or 2. 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 1 or 2. 왘 Select and press the appropriate button to activate the remote controlled device. 왘 Simultaneously hold down the left and right side buttons for approximately 20 seconds, or until the indicator lamp blinks rapidly.
Controls in detail Useful features Infrared reflecting windshield Your vehicle is equipped with infrared reflecting glass which reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the interior through the windows. The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by in-vehicle electronic devices (e.g. electronic toll collection devices).
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care 249
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, maintaining and caring for your vehicle. The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satisfied you will be with its performance later on. 앫 Drive your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
Operation Driving instructions Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and operating conditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures. 앫 Remove unnecessary loads. 앫 Remove roof rack when not in use. 앫 Allow engine to warm up under low load use. 앫 Avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration. 앫 Have all maintenance work performed at regular intervals by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Operation Driving instructions Brakes Warning! G After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through water deep enough to wet brake components, the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain expected braking effect. Maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front.
Operation Driving instructions Warning! G If other than recommended brake pads are installed, or other than recommended brake fluid is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired. This could result in an accident. ! When driving down long and steep grades, relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine’s braking power. This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear.
Operation Driving instructions Warning! G Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal. 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 앫 Move the selector lever to position P.
Operation Driving instructions Warning! G Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire or driving at high speed with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. Tire traction The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road.
Operation Driving instructions S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, and S 500 4MATIC Your vehicle is factory equipped with “H”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with Sport Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with “Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 188 mph (300 km/h).
Operation Driving instructions Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal braking effect. We therefore recommend depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt-strewn roads. This can bring road salt impaired braking efficiency back to normal. Be very careful that you carry out these braking maneuvers without endangering any other road users.
Operation Driving instructions Control and operation of radio transmitters Passenger compartment Warning! G Warning! COMAND*, radio, and telephone* Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible. Warning! In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.
Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as outlined in your Service Booklet. ! To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle.
Operation Driving instructions Warning! G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately.
Operation At the gas station At the gas station Warning! G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious injury. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline! The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear.
Operation At the gas station i Check regularly and before a long trip Engine oil level Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the ? lamp to illuminate. More information on engine oil can be found in the “Operation” section on (컄 page 264). More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 289). Opening hood see (컄 page 263).
Operation Engine compartment Engine compartment Hood Warning! 왘 G Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. Opening Pull lever 1 towards you in the direction of the arrow. 왘 Pull handle 2 to its stop out of radiator grill. The hood is unlocked and handle 2 will extend out of the radiator grill. 왘 Pull up on the hood (do not pull up on the handle) and then release it.
Operation Engine compartment Warning! G If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated, do not open the hood. Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled. If necessary, call the fire department. Warning! G The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system.
Operation Engine compartment Checking the engine oil level with the control system One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the indicator: You can check the engine oil level on the multifunction display. 앫 ENGINE OIL LEVEL OK 앫 ADD 1.0 QT. TO REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL! 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2. The standard display (컄 page 135) should appear in the multifunction display. 왘 (Canada: 1.
Operation Engine compartment If there is excessive engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperature, the following message will appear: Checking the engine oil level with the oil dipstick (except S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600) ENGINE OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL! The engine oil level can be checked by either oil dipstick 1 or via the multifunction display in the instrument cluster (컄 page 265). The amount of engine oil needed is shown more precisely on the operating system display.
Operation Engine compartment Adding engine oil ! Excessive oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 왘 S 430, S 500, S 55 AMG 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler neck Screw the cap back on the filler neck. S 600 1 Filler cap 왘 Unscrew the cap 1 from filler neck. 왘 Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to overfill with oil. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Operation Engine compartment Transmission fluid level Coolant The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked. If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the automatic transmission. The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine must be cool.
Operation Engine compartment The coolant expansion tank is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. The coolant level is correct if the level 앫 for cold coolant: reaches the black top part of the reservoir 앫 for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in. (1.5 cm) higher 왘 Add coolant as required. 왘 Replace and tighten cap. More information on coolant can be found in the “Technical data” section (컄 page 357).
Operation Engine compartment Battery Your vehicle’s battery is located on the right side of the trunk floor (컄 page 344). The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve its rated service life. Refer to Service Booklet for battery maintenance intervals. If you use your vehicle mostly for short distance trips, you will need to have the battery charge checked more frequently. When replacing the battery, always use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Operation Engine compartment Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* Fluid for the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system is supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. It has a capacity of approx. 7.1 US qt. (6.7 l). During all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Premix the windshield washer fluid in a suitable container.
Operation Tires and wheels Tires and wheels See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation. They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase. Warning! G Replace rims or tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
Operation Tires and wheels Life of tires Direction of rotation The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: Unidirectional tires offer added advantages, such as better hydroplaning performance. To benefit, however, you must ensure that the tires rotate in the direction specified. 앫 driving style 앫 tire pressure 앫 distance driven Warning! An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of tire rotation.
Operation Tires and wheels i The pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort. Increased inflation pressures listed for heavier loads may also be used for light loads. These higher pressures produce favorable handling characteristics. The ride of the vehicle, however, will be somewhat harder. Never exceed the max. values or inflate tires below the min. values listed on the fuel filler flap. Tire pressure changes by approximately 1.5 psi (0.
Operation Tires and wheels i Possible differences between the readings of a tire pressure gauge of an air hose, e.g. gas station equipment, and the vehicle’s control system can occur. The readings issued by the control system are more precise. 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the standard display menu appears in the multifunction display (컄 page 130).
Operation Tires and wheels Activating the tire inflation pressure monitor You must activate the tire inflation pressure monitor in the following cases: 앫 If you have changed the tire pressure 앫 If you have replaced the wheels or tires 앫 If you have installed new wheels or tires 왘 Make sure that the tire pressure is correctly set. 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the standard display menu appear in the in the multifunction display (컄 page 135).
Operation Tires and wheels If you wish to cancel activation: 왘 Rotating wheels ! Press the ç button. G If the following message appears in the multifunction display field: Warning! REACTIVATE TIRE PRES. MONITOR Rotate front and rear wheels only if they are of the same size. or TIRE PRES. CHECK TIRES! 왘 Check the tire inflation pressures and correct them if necessary. 왘 Reactivate the tire inflation pressure monitor.
Operation Winter driving Winter driving Before the onset of winter have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes: 앫 Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. 앫 Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate “S” to a premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze which is formulated for temperatures below freezing point (컄 page 376). 앫 Battery test.
Operation Winter driving Block heater* Snow chains (Canada only) The engine is equipped with a block heater. When using snow chains, vehicles with AIRMATIC should only be driven at raised vehicle level (컄 page 212). Vehicles with ABC* should only be driven at vehicle height 1 (컄 page 215). The electrical cable may be installed at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Snow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Operation Maintenance Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Service Booklet at the times called for by the FSS (Flexible Service System). Clearing the service indicator Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Service Booklet at the designated times/mileage called for by the FSS may result in vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Operation Maintenance Calling up the service indicator 왘 Switch on ignition. The standard display of the control system appears (컄 page 135). 왘 Press button k or j on the multifunction steering wheel until FSS indicator with the service symbol 9 or ´ and the service deadline appears in the multifunction display. Resetting the service indicator In the event that the service on your vehicle is not carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can reset the service indicator yourself.
Operation Vehicle care Vehicle care To avoid paint damage, you should immediately remove: Cleaning and care of vehicle Warning! G Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow the instructions on the particular container. Always open your vehicle’s doors or windows when cleaning the inside. Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Operation Vehicle care Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the car-care products recommended here. In such cases it is best to seek aid at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The following topics deal with the cleaning and care of your vehicle and give important “how-to” information as well as references to Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products.
Operation Vehicle care Engine cleaning Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to protect electrical components and connectors from contact with water and cleaning agents. Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax should be applied to the engine compartment after every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any wax.
Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor cover i Restart the engine after cleaning sensor cover 1. Cleaning the Parktronic* system sensors When using a steam cleaner or power washer, aim nozzle only briefly from a minimum distance of 4 in. (10 cm) at sensors 1. To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the sensor. Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge.
Operation Vehicle care Wiper blades Window cleaning Light alloy wheels Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution. Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces. An automotive glass cleaner is recommended. Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels.
Operation Vehicle care Instrument cluster Headliner Leather upholstery Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use scouring agents. Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt. Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently discolored.
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Practical hints What to do if …? What to do if …? Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to light up during the bulb self-check when turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2, have it checked and replaced if necessary. Problem Possible cause Suggested solution The yellow ESP warning lamp lights up while driving. The ESP is deactivated. 왘 The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving.
Practical hints What to do if …? Problem - Possible cause Suggested solution The yellow ABS malfunction indi- The ABS has detected a malfunction and has cator lamp comes on while driv- switched off. The BAS and the ESP are also ing. switched off (see messages in display). 왘 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS available.
Practical hints What to do if …? Problem 1 Possible cause The red SRS indicator lamp lights There is a malfunction in the restraint sysup while driving. tems. The airbags or emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident. Warning! G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational.
Practical hints What to do if …? Problem ; 3 Possible cause Suggested solution The red brake warning lamp lights up while driving and you hear a warning sound. You are driving with the parking brake set. 왘 Release the parking brake (컄 page 44). The red brake warning lamp lights up while driving. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. 왘 Risk of accident! Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
Practical hints What to do if …? Problem ? The yellow “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Possible cause Suggested solution There is a malfunction in: 왘 Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. An on-board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system. It allows the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes.
Practical hints What to do if …? Lamp in center console Problem The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up. Possible cause Suggested solution TM A BabySmart child seat is installed on the front passenger seat. Therefore the front passenger airbag is switched off. The system is malfunctioning when there is no BabySmartTM child seat installed on the front passenger seat. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator The system is malfunctioning.
Practical hints What to do if …? Messages in the display The control system shows warning and malfunction messages in the multifunction display. Certain warning and malfunction messages are accompanied by an audible signal. Address these messages accordingly and follow the additional instructions given in this Operator’s Manual. Selecting the malfunction memory menu in the control system (컄 page 130) displays both cleared and uncleared messages.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display ABC ACTIVE BODY CONTROL DRIVE CAREFULLY! ACTIVE BODY CONTROL STOP, CAR TOO LOW! DISPLAY MALFUNCTION VISIT WORKSHOP! Possible cause Suggested solution The capability of the ABC system is restricted. This can impair the handling. 왘 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 왘 Visit a service center as soon as possible. The vehicle is losing oil. 왘 Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. The vehicle is parked on an extremely uneven surface.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display ABC ABS VISIT WORKSHOP! MALFUNCTION! VISIT WORKSHOP! Possible cause Suggested solution The capability of the ABC system is restricted. 왘 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 왘 Visit a service center as soon as possible. The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The ESP and the BAS are also deactivated. 왘 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause Suggested solution AIR FILTER CHANGE CARTRIDGE VISIT WORKSHOP! The air filter is clogged. 왘 Have the air filter checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. @ AIRMATIC STOP, CAR TOO LOW! The vehicle is parked on an extremely uneven surface. 왘 Press the vehicle level control button to select the raised vehicle level (컄 page 212). The vehicle level control is malfunctioning.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display @ Possible cause Suggested solution DISPLAY MALFUNCTION VISIT WORKSHOP! The display for AIRMATIC or the AIRMATIC system itself is malfunctioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. AIRMATIC LEV. SELECT. CANCELED! 앫 You have exceeded a speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). 왘 Press the vehicle level control button to adjust the vehicle level (컄 page 212). 왘 Continue driving with added caution.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display # BATTERY/ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKSHOP! Possible cause Suggested solution The battery was charged with a battery charger or jump started. 왘 Have the battery checked at a service station. The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly-V-belt.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause Suggested solution 2 BRAKE WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP! The brake pads have reached their wear limit. 왘 Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. Except Canada: BRAKE FLUID VISIT WORKSHOP! There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. 왘 Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display F Possible cause Suggested solution CHIP CARD CHECK BATTERY KEYLESS-GO*card batteries are discharged. 왘 Change the batteries (컄 page 328). CHIP CARD NOT RECOGNIZED! KEYLESS-GO*card is not recognized while the engine is running because 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. 왘 Search for the card.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display F B Warning! Possible cause Suggested solution CHIP CARD DO NOT FORGET This display appears (for a maximum of 60 seconds) if the driver’s door is opened with the engine shut off and no SmartKey in the ignition. Message is only a reminder. 왘 Insert SmartKey in the ignition. 왘 Take the KEYLESS-GO*card with you when leaving the vehicle. COOLANT CHECK LEVEL! The coolant level is too low. 왘 Add coolant (컄 page 268).
Practical hints What to do if …? Display Ï Warning! COOLANT STOP, ENGINE OFF! G Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Possible cause Suggested solution The coolant is too hot.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display Ï COOLANT STOP, ENGINE OFF! Possible cause Suggested solution The poly-V-belt could be broken. 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly-V-belt. If it is broken: 왘 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is intact: Ï 306 COOLANT VISIT WORKSHOP! The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunctioning.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display G DISTRONIC Possible cause Suggested solution DISPLAY MALFUNCTION VISIT WORKSHOP! The instrument cluster display is malfunctioning. 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. EXTERNAL INTERFERENCE REACTIVATE! Distronic* is switched off and is temporarily unavailable. 왘 Try activating Distronic* again later. CLEAN SENSOR! SEE OPERATOR'S MAN.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display : ENGINE OIL LEVEL STOP, ENGINE OFF! Possible cause Suggested solution There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as possible. 왘 Turn off the engine. 왘 Add engine oil. ENGINE OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter. 왘 Have oil siphoned.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display : Possible cause Suggested solution ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP! The measuring system is malfunctioning. 왘 Have the measuring system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK LEVEL! The engine oil level is too low. 왘 Check the engine oil level (컄 page 264) and add oil as required.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display ESP MALFUNCTION! VISIT WORKSHOP! Possible cause Suggested solution The ESP has detected a malfunction and switched off. The ABS may still be operational. 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. DISPLAY MALFUNCTION VISIT WORKSHOP! The ESP or the ESP display is malfunctioning. 왘 Continue driving with added caution.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display PRE-SAFE INACTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP Possible cause Suggested solution If BAS or ESP malfunction messages are displayed simultaneously, PRE-SAFE has been deactivated as a result of these malfunctions. All other occupant safety systems, such as the airbags, are still available. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. PRE-SAFE itself has failed. All other occupant safety systems, such as the airbags, are still available.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display . 312 LIGHT SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP! Possible cause Suggested solution The lamp sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps switch on automatically. 왘 In the control system, set lamp operation to manual (컄 page 149). 왘 Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch. BRAKE LIGHT VISIT WORKSHOP! Brake lamp illumination is delayed or lamp is permanently on. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display . Possible cause Suggested solution TURN SIG., RF CHECK LIGHT! BACK-UP LIGHT ON! The right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A back-up bulb is being used. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. HIGH BEAM, L CHECK LIGHT! The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. HIGH BEAM, R CHECK LIGHT! The right high beam lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display . 314 Possible cause Suggested solution STANDING LIGHT, R CHECK LIGHT! BACK-UP LIGHT ON! The right standing signal lamp is malfunctioning. A back-up bulb is being used. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. FRONT FOGLIGHT, L CHECK LIGHT! The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. FRONT FOGLIGHT, R CHECK LIGHT! The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display . ! Possible cause Suggested solution REVERSE LIGHT, R CHECK LIGHT! The right reverse lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. REAR FOGLIGHT CHECK LIGHT! The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, L CHECK LIGHT! The left license plate lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause Suggested solution The seat belt system is malfunctioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 왘 Activate the tire inflation pressure monitor* (컄 page 276). < SEAT BELT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP! H TIRE PRES. MONITOR The tire pressure is being checked. PRES. DISPLAY AFTER DRIVING A FEW MINS. REACTIVATE USING R BUTTON TIRE PRES. MONITOR REACTIVATE! Warning! G Do not drive with a flat tire.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display H TIRE PRES. MONITOR NOT ACTIVE TIRE PRES. MONITOR VISIT WORKSHOP! Possible cause Suggested solution The tire inflation pressure monitor* is unable to monitor the tire pressure due to 왘 Check the tire pressure at the next service station. 왘 Have the tire inflation pressure monitor* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 339). 왘 Check and correct tire pressure as required (컄 page 273).
Practical hints What to do if …? Display H TIRE PRES. CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT! TIRE PRES., RF CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT! One or more tires is rapidly deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrubt steering and braking maneuvers. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 339). 왘 The tire pressure in one or more tires is low. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrubt steering and braking maneuvers. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 339). The right front tire is rapidly deflating.
Practical hints What to do if …? Display H TIRE PRES., LF CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT! Suggested solution The left front tire is rapidly deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 339). 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt. 왘 Check the tire pressure. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 339). 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrubt steering and braking maneuvers. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 339).
Practical hints What to do if …? Display H TIRE PRES., LR CAUTION, TIRE DEFECT! G Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. Display L 320 Suggested solution The left rear tire is rapidly deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 339). 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt. 왘 Check the tire pressure. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 339).
Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause Suggested solution ì FUNCTION NOT AVAILABLE! This display appears if button ì or í on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone. Ê TRUNK OPEN! This message will appear whenever the trunk lid is open. 왘 Close the trunk lid. W WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL! The fluid level has dropped to about 1/3 of total reservoir capacity. 왘 Add washer fluid (컄 page 271).
Practical hints Where will I find ...? Where will I find ...? First aid kit The first aid kit is located in the storage space under the front passenger seat. Removing the first aid kit 왘 Pull handle 1 forward in the direction of the arrow. 왘 Fold cover 2 downward. Remove first aid kit. Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, spare wheel The spare wheel, the vehicle tools, and the luggage bowl are stored in the compartment underneath the trunk floor.
Practical hints Where will I find ...? ! To prevent damage, always disengage trunk floor handle from trunk lid and lower trunk floor before closing the trunk lid.
Practical hints Where will I find ...? Warning! G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack.
Practical hints Where will I find ...? Warning! G Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use for over a total of 12000 miles (20000 km) (aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and possible injuries. The spare wheel should only be used temporarily and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly as possible. More information can be found in the “Technical data” section (컄 page 357).
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle i Unlocking the driver’s door Unlocking your vehicle with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the trunk ! Locking the vehicle If you are unable to unlock the trunk with the SmartKey, open the trunk with the mechanical key as follows: The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is required to open the trunk lid. i Unlocking your vehicle with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Changing batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO* card are discharged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! G Keep the batteries out of reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately. Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly.
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency KEYLESS-GO* card Fuel filler flap In an emergency, the fuel filler flap can be opened from the trunk. The release lever is located on the right-hand side in the trunk. 3 Battery 4 Contact spring 왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new batteries under the contact spring with the plus (+) side facing up. 왘 Return battery compartment into housing until it locks into place. 1 Battery cover Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.
Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency Opening/closing in an emergency Sliding/pop-up roof The driving mechanism for the sliding/pop-up roof is located behind the lens of the interior overhead light. 왘 Pry off lens 1 using a srewdriver. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. 왘 Remove the crank from the operator’s manual pouch. You can open or close the sliding/pop-up roof manually should an electrical malfunction occur.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is therefore essential that all bulbs and lamp assemblies are in good working order at all times. Bulbs Front lamps Lamp Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Rear lamps Lamp Notes on bulb replacement Type Warning! G 8 Brake lamp LED 9 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W Keep bulbs out of reach of children. 10 Tail and standing lamp, side marker P 21/4 W 11 Backup lamp P 21 W Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Allow the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb. 12 License plate lamps C 5 W 13 Tail lamp, Rear fog lamp P 21/4 W 14 High mounted brake LED lamp Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing low beam bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps Bi-Xenon* headlamp Warning! 1 Headlamp cover for fog lamp 2 Headlamp cover for high beam headlamp bulb, parking and standing lamp 3 Headlamp cover for low beam (Bi-Xenon* or halogen) headlamp bulb 4 Bulb socket for fog lamp 5 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp 6 Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb 7 Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb 8 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp G Do not remo
Practical hints Replacing bulbs 컄컄 왘 Insert the new bulb in the socket so that the base is in the recess on the lower left. 왘 Attach the retaining springs. 왘 Insert connector 7 into the bulb. 왘 Press cover 3 onto the housing until the tab engages. 334 Replacing high beam bulbs Front turn signal lamp bulb 왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 263). 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 263). 왘 Press the tab on cover 2 and remove cover.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Parking and standing lamp bulb Side marker lamp bulb 왘 Pull bulb out of the bulb socket. 왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Insert new bulb in socket. 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 263). 왘 왘 Press the tab on cover 2 and remove cover. Reinstall bulb socket, push in and twist clockwise. 왘 To reinstall lamp, set rear end in bumper and let front end snap into place. 왘 Pull out the bulb socket 5 with the bulb. 왘 Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp assemblies 왘 Switch off the lights. 왘 Open trunk. 왘 Turn the catch, and move the trim to the side. 왘 Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. 왘 Gently twist bulb counterclockwise and pull out of bulb holder. 왘 Insert new bulb into the holder and turn it clockwise.
Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Replacing wiper blades ! Removing To avoid damage to the hood, the wiper arms should only be folded forward when in the vertical position. 왘 왘 You should hear it snap into place. Turn SmartKey in starter switch position 1. 왘 왘 Turn combination switch to wiper setting II (컄 page 47). 왘 With wiper arm in vertical position (see above), turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0. Warning! Fold the wiper arm forward.
Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Installing 왘 Slide the wiper blade into the cutout on the wiper arm. 왘 Slide the tab back in the opposite direction of arrow 2 until it audibly engages. 왘 Rotate wiper blade into position parallel to wiper arm. 왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. 338 ! Never open the hood when the wiper arm is folded forward. Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted.
Practical hints Flat tire Flat tire Preparing the vehicle 왘 Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface. 왘 Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 왘 Engage the steering wheel lock in the straight-ahead position and set the parking brake. 왘 Move the selector lever to P. 왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. Mounting the spare wheel Warning! Preparing the vehicle G 왘 Take vehicle tool kit tray and vehicle jack out of trunk .
Practical hints Flat tire 컄컄 Warning! G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack.
Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Keeping jack in this position, turn crank 3 clockwise until the jack base meets the ground. Make sure the jack is vertical (plumb line). 왘 Continue to turn the crank until the tire is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. Warning! 1 Jack support tube hole 2 Jack arm 3 Crank 왘 Insert jack arm 2 fully into tube hole 1 up to the stop. Warning! G Removing the wheel G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes.
Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the new wheel 왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub. ! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt. 왘 Guide the spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on. 왘 Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly. 왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly. Warning! Warning! G Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted.
Practical hints Flat tire 컄컄 왘 왘 Before storing the jack in the trunk, it should be fully collapsed, with handle folded in. Place the wheel bolt wrench, alignment bolt and jack back in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk and close the covering lid. Replacing jack support tube cover 왘 Slide tongue of cover under the upper edge of the tube opening. 왘 Applying even pressure, press cover until it snaps into place. Be careful not to damage the locking tabs or clamp the plastic retaining strap.
Practical hints Battery Battery Warning! ! G Never loosen or detach battery terminal clamps while the engine is running or the SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be severely damaged. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting, you might get injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
Practical hints Battery 왘 Detach the positive terminal of the battery with the 10 mm open-end wrench. Removing the battery 2 Positive terminal 3 Negative terminal Disconnecting the battery 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Open the trunk lid (컄 page 95). 왘 Remove the battery cover 1. 왘 Detach negative terminal 3 of battery with 10 mm open-end wrench from the vehicle tool kit. 왘 Remove cover from the positive terminal 2.
Practical hints Battery i The following procedures must be carried out following any interruption of battery power (e.g. due to reconnecting): 앫 Set the clock (see COMAND operator’s manual). 앫 Resynchronize the ESP (컄 page 310). 앫 Resynchronize side windows (컄 page 191). 앫 Resynchronize sliding/pop-up roof (컄 page 195). 앫 Resynchronize rear seats if they were adjusted five seconds or less before the battery was disconnected .
Practical hints Jump starting Jump starting Warning! G Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting, you might get injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.
Practical hints Jump starting Warning! G Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke. Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 344). Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Apply parking brake. 왘 Shift gear selector lever to position P. 왘 Open the trunk lid. 왘 Remove battery cover (컄 page 344). 왘 Connect negative terminals 2 and 4 of the batteries with the jumper cable.
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing. ! Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment with SmartKey in starter switch turned to position 0. Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports.
Practical hints Towing the vehicle ! To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the drive train, however, we recommend the drive shaft be disconnected at the rear axle drive flange (vehicles with 4MATIC*: disconnected at the front and rear axle drive flanges) for any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage.
Practical hints Towing the vehicle ! i When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the following: The selector lever will remain locked in position P and the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch if the battery is disconnected or discharged. See notes on the battery (컄 page 344) or on jump starting (컄 page 347).
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Removing towing eye bolt 왘 Loosen towing eye bolt counterclockwise with wheel wrench. 왘 Unscrew towing eye bolt. 왘 Store towing eye bolt and wheel wrench in trunk. Installing cover 왘 Fit cover and snap into place.
Practical hints Fuses Fuses Your vehicle’s electrical fuses are located in various fuse boxes: 앫 In the dashboard on the passenger side 앫 In the rear passenger compartment under the right rear seat 앫 In the engine compartment on the driver’s side 앫 In the engine compartment on the passenger side i Only install fuses that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz and that have the specified amperage rating. Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse.
Practical hints Fuses ! Do not use sharp objects such as a screw driver to open the fuse box in the dashboard, as this could damage the dashboard. Fuse box in the rear passenger compartment Opening 왘 Open the front passenger door. 왘 Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in recess 1 on the edge of cover 2. 왘 Loosen cover 2 from the dashboard using lever. 1 Cover 왘 Using your hands, pull cover 2 in the direction of the arrow and remove. Opening 왘 Pull cover 1 away from fuse box (arrow).
Practical hints Fuses Closing 왘 Replace cover 1 and press it down by hand. 왘 Push both slides 2 to the ‹ symbol. ! 1 Fuse box cover, front passenger side 2 Slide The cover must fit properly and the slide must be positioned at the ‹ symbol, as moisture or dirt may impair the functionality of the fuses. Emergency engine shut-down If the engine can no longer be stopped using the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button, the engine can be turned off by withdrawing two fuses.
Technical data Spare parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions Weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Technical data Spare parts service Spare parts service The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle. All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service. More than 300 000 different spare parts for Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Technical data Warranty coverage Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.
Technical data Identification labels Identification labels 1 Certification label (below driver’s door latch) 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (below right rear passenger seat) 3 Engine number (engraved on engine) 4 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) 5 Emission control label 6 Information label, California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers.
Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive Layout of poly-V-belt drive S 430 / S 500 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley S 55 AMG The S 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown in purple/belt two shown in black).
Technical data Engine Engine S 430 (220.070, 220.170)1 S 500 (220.175)1 S 430 4MATIC (220.183)1 S 500 4MATIC (220.184)1 Engine 113 113 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 8 8 Bore 3.54 in. (89.90 mm) 3.82 in. (97.00 mm) Stroke 3.31 in. (84.00 mm) 3.31 in. (84.00 mm) Model cm3) 303.0 cu.in. (4966 cm3) Total piston displacement 260.3 cu.in. (4266 Compression ratio 10:1 10:1 Output acc.
Technical data Engine Model S 55 AMG (220.174)1 S 600 (220.176)1 Engine 113 275 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 8 12 Bore 3.82 in. (97.00 mm) 3.23 in. (82.00 mm) Stroke 3.60 in. (92.00 mm) 3.43 in. (87.00 mm) Total piston displacement 331.8 cu.in. (5439 cm ) 336.4 cu.in. (5513 cm3) Compression ratio 9:1 9:1 Output acc.
Technical data Rims and tires Rims and tires Use only tires and rims which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 500, S 500 4MATIC (except Sport Package*) S 600 (except Sport Package) S 430, S 500 S 600 (Sport Package*) S 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 7½ J x17 H2 8 J x18 H21 8 J x18 H21 or 8½ J x18 EH22 Wheel offset 1.81 in. (46 mm) 1.73 in. (44 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) - All-season tires (radial-ply tires) 225/55 R17 97H M+S AS Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1 2 225/55 R17 97H M+S 245/45 R18 96Y 1.73 in.
Technical data Rims and tires S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*) Rims (light alloy) 8 J x18 H21,2 or 8½ J x18 EH23 Wheel offset 1.73 in.
Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 500, S 500 4MATIC (except Sport Package*) S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*) S 600, S 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 7½ J x 17 H2 8 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 2.0 in. (51 mm) 1.73 in.
Technical data Electrical system Electrical system Model S 430, S 500 S 55 AMG S 600 Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A 14 V/180 A 14 V/180 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.8 kW 12 V/1.7 kW Battery 12 V/95 Ah 12 V/95 Ah 12 V/95 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DPP332 Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2 NGK PFR 5 R-11 NGK ILFR 6 A NGK IFR 6 Q-G Electrode gap 0.039 in. (1.0 mm) 0.031 in. (0.8 mm) 0.028 in. (0.7 mm) Tightening torque 15 – 22 ft.lb. (20 – 30 Nm) 15 – 22 ft.lb. (20 – 30 Nm) 15 – 22 ft.lb.
Technical data Main dimensions Main dimensions Model S 430 (220.070) S 430 (220.170) S 55 AMG (220.174) S 430 4MATIC (220.183) S 500 (220.175) S 500 4MATIC (220.184) S 600 (220.176) Overall vehicle length 198.3 in. (5038 mm) 203.1 in. (5158 mm) 203.1 in. (5158 mm) 203.1 in. (5158 mm) Overall vehicle width 73.0 in. (1855 mm) 73.0 in. (1855 mm) 73.0 in. (1855 mm) 73.0 in. (1855 mm) Overall vehicle height 57.2 in. (1454 mm) 57.2 in. (1454 mm) 57.2 in. (1454 mm) 57.4 in.
Technical data Weights Weights Max. roof load 220 lb. (100 kg) Max. trunk load 220 lb.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities Engine with oil filter Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. S 430 S 500 S 55 AMG S 600 8.5 US qt. (8.0 l) 8.5 US qt. (8.0 l) 7.9 US qt. (7.5 l) 9.5 US qt. (9.0 l) Recommended engine oils MB Automatic Transmission Oil1 S 600 9.1 US qt. (8.6 l) 8.1 US qt. (7.7 l) 1.7 US qt. (1.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Brake system Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 0.7 US qt. (0.7 l) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) Cooling system S 430 S 500 S 55 AMG S 600 approx. 12.1 US qt. (11.5 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze approx. 12.1 US qt. (11.5 l) approx. 14.3 US qt. (13.5 l) approx. 12.9 US qt. (12.2 l) Low temperature cooling system S 600 1.31 US qt. (1.24 l) Fuel tank including a reserve of S 430, S 500, 23.2 US gal. (88.0 l) and 2.9 US gal. (11.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Engine oils Engine oil additives Brake fluid Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, only use engine oils recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on recommended brands is available in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be harmful to the engine operation.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Premium unleaded gasoline ! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially filled with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible. 앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Windshield and headlamp washer system Both the windshield and headlamp washer systems are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approximately: 앫 7.1 US qt. (6.7 l) in vehicles with headlamp cleaning system* or heated reservoir 앫 3.2 US qt. (3.
Technical data Consumer information Consumer information The following text is published as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.” Uniform tire quality grading Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
Technical data Consumer information Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Technical terms ABS (Antilock Brake System) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered. Alignment bolt Metal pin with thread. The centering pin is an aid used when changing a tire to align the wheel with the wheel hub. BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system This system detects if a special system compatible child restraint seat is installed on the front passenger seat.
Technical terms COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System) Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and navigation, as well as for other optional equipment (CD changer, telephone, etc.). Control system The control system is used to call up vehicle information and to change component settings. Information and messages appear in the multifunction display.
Technical terms FSS (Flexible Service System) Service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service is due. Gear range Number of gears which are available to the automatic transmission for shifting. The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the selector lever.
Technical terms Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel with buttons for operating the control system. Overspeed range Engine speeds within the red marking of the tachometer dial. Avoid this engine speed range, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Parktronic* System which uses visual and acoustic signals to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. Poly-V-belt drive Drives engine components (alternator, AC compressor, etc.
Technical terms RON (Research Octane Number) The Research Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gasoline's ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both the ->MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Index A ABC 213 Messages in display 297, 299 Setting vehicle level 212, 215 ABS 76, 381 Malfunction indicator lamp 291 Messages in display 298 Warning lamp 291 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 165 Accident In case of 49 Activating Air conditioner (cooling) 184 Air conditioning 184 Air recirculation mode 180 Anti-theft alarm system 83 Central locking (control system) 155 Charcoal filter 182 Distance warning function* 208 Distronic* 204 Easy-entry/exit feature 156 ESP 80 Exterior lamps 121 Exter
Index Air conditioning Turning off 184 Turning on 184 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure 273 Air recirculation mode 180 Activating 180 Deactivating 181 Air vents, rear passenger compartment Adjustable 186 Air volume Adjusting 179 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 295 Airbags 57 BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 69, 381 Children 58 Front 61 Passenger 61 Safety guidelines 60 Side impact 61 Window curtain 61 AIRMATIC 211 Alarm Audible 75, 83 Canceling 83 Visual 82 388 Alarm system Anti-theft 82 Alignment
Index Gear selector lever position 163 Gear shifting malfunctions 165 Kickdown 165 One-touch gearshifting 161 Program mode selector switch 164 Selector lever position 160 Starting the engine 43 Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) and manual shift program S 55 AMG 166 Transmission fluid 268 Winter program mode 166 Auxiliary cup holder 230 Inserting 230 Removing 231 Auxiliary fuse box 353 B BabySmartTM Airbag deactivation system 69 Compatible child seats 69, 381 Self-test 70 BabySmartTM airbag deac
Index C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 381 Calling up Distronic* settings 142 Range (distance to empty) 145 Service indicator 281 CAN system 381 Cargo tie-down hooks 223 Catalytic converter 259 CD changer* 137 CD mode 137 CD player Operating 136 Center console 25 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 295 Centigrade Setting temperature units 149 Central locking Automatic 102 From inside 103 Switch 103 Switching on/off (control system) 155 Unlocking from inside 103 Central locking switch 103 390 Changing Batteries (
Index Closing Cup holder 230 Glove box 224 Hood 264 Side windows 189 Side windows with KEYLESS-GO* 93 Sliding/pop-up roof 192, 330 Sliding/pop-up roof with KEYLESS-GO* 93, 190, 194 Sliding/pop-up roof with SmartKey 194 Trunk 97 Windows 188 Windows with KEYLESS-GO* 190, 194 Windows with SmartKey 190 Closing from the inside Trunk 99 Closing sliding/pop-up roof In an emergency 330 Cockpit 20, 381 Cockpit management and data system (COMAND*) 382 COMAND* 382 COMAND* see separate operating instructions Combinat
Index Setting to last stored speeds 198 Cruise control lever 196 Cup holder Cleaning 287 Closing 230 In front seat armrest 229 In rear seat armrest 230 Opening 230 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 381 D Daytime running lamp mode 122 Setting 151 Deactivating Air conditioner (cooling) 184 Air recirculation mode 181 Alarm 83 Anti-theft alarm system 83 Automatic climate control 183 Central locking (control system) 155 Charcoal filter 182 Cruise control 197 Defrost 180 Distance warning function* 208 Distronic*
Index Distronic* 199, 382 Activated 203 Activating 204 Calling up settings 142, 202 Cleaning system sensor 285 Cruise control lever 203 Deactivated 203 Deactivating 206 Deceleration 202 Decreasing distance 207 Decreasing time interval 206 Displays in the speedometer dial 201 Distance warning function 207 Driving hints 208 Fine adjustment 205 Increasing distance 207 Increasing time interval 206 Intermittent signal tone 201 Menu 202 Messages in display 307 Sensor cover 285 Setting a higher speed 204 Setting
Index Emergency call system* 237 Emergency calls Initiating an emergency call 240 With Tele Aid* 238 Emergency engine shut-down 355 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 165 Emergency operations Closing sliding/pop-up roof 330 Locking the vehicle 327 Opening sliding/pop-up roof 330 Remote door unlock 244 Unlocking the trunk lid 327 Unlocking the vehicle 326 Emergency tensioning device see ETD 65, 382 Emission control 259 Ending A call (telephone) 140 Engine 362 Compartment 263 Message in display 294 Startin
Index Fog lamps, front Messages in display 314 Replacing bulbs 332 Switching on 122 Folding electrically Exterior rear view mirrors 170 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with ESP 81 4MATIC 81 Front airbags 61 Front lamps Messages in display 313–315 Replacing bulbs 331, 333 Switching on 120 Front seat head restraints Installing 106 Power seat 105 Removing 105 FSS (Flexible Service System) 280, 383 Fuel 261 Fuel reserve warning lamp 294 Premium unleaded gasoline 261 Fuel consumption statistics A
Index H Hand-held transmitter Programming integrated remote control 246 Hands-free microphone 27 Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 287 Hazard warning flasher 124 Switching off 124 Switching on 124 Head restraint folding 114 Head restraints 105 Headlamp cleaning system* 271 Headlamps Automatic control 121 Bi-Xenon 381 Cleaning 284 Cleaning system* 171, 271 Refilling washer fluid 271 Switching off 51 Switching on 46 Headliner Cleaning 287 Heated steering wheel* 235 Height adjustment Head restraints 37 396 S
Index Rolling code programming 246 Interior lighting 124 Activating automatic control 125 Deactivating automatic control 125 Delayed shut-off 153 Manual operation 125 Interior storage spaces 224 Cup holder 229 Glove box 224 Parcel net 232 Storage compartment in front of armrest 225, 226, 227, 228 J Jump starting 347 K Key dependency memory Settings 156 Key see SmartKey 30, 52 Key, mechanical 326 Key, SmartKey Positions in starter switch 31 KEYLESS-GO* 383 Activating ignition with 33 Closing side windows 93
Index Layout of poly-V-belt drive 361 Leather upholstery Cleaning 287 Lever For cruise control 203 License plate lamps Replacing bulbs 332, 336 Light alloy wheels Cleaning 286 Light sensor 312 Lighter see Cigarette lighter 233 Lighting 120 Automatic headlamp mode 121 Combination switch 123 Daytime running lamp mode 122 Exterior lamp switch 120 Front fog lamps 122 High beam flasher 123 High beams 123 Instrument cluster illumination 127 Interior 124 Locator lighting 122 Low beam 120 Manual headlamp mode 121
Index Menus 131 AUDIO 135 Control system 383 Distronic* 142, 202 In control system 133, 134 Malfunction memory 145 NAVI 142 Settings menu 146 Standard display 135 Submenus 132 TEL* 139 Trip computer 143 Microphone Hands-free microphone 27 Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 149 Spare wheel Mounting 339 Mirrors Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position 169 Adjusting 38 Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 168 Exterior rear view mirror 39 Exterior rear view mirror parking position 158 In
Index Fastening the seat belt 40 Infant and child restraint systems 67 LATCH child seat anchors 72 Seat belts 40, 60 Oil Adding 266, 267 Checking level 264 Consumption 264 Filler neck 267 Viscosity 382 Oil level Checking 262 One-touch gearshifting 161 Canceling gear range limit 161 Downshifting 161 Upshifting 161 Opening Ashtray 232 Cup holder 230 Doors from the inside 94 Fuel filler flap 261 Fuel filler flap manually 329 Glove box 224 Hood 263 Side windows 188, 189 Sliding/pop-up roof 192, 330 400 Slidi
Index Releasing 44 Warning sound 45 Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 332, 335 Switching on 120 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 118, 158, 169 Parktronic 218 Parktronic* 384 Sensor 285 Passenger compartment 258 Fuse box in 353 Inside rear view mirror 38 Interior lighting 124 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 232 Passenger safety see Occupant safety 56 Passenger seat fore and aft adjustment 116 Passenger seat head restraint height 116 Passenger seat height 116 Pedals 251 Phone book* Loading 140
Index Selecting stations 136 Station search 136 Station selection setting 154 Radio transmitters, control and operation 258 Range (distance to empty) Calling up 145 Rear fog lamp 332 Bulb 332 Switching on 123 Rear lamp bulbs Replacing 336 Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air vents 186 Rear seat head restraints Folding back with switch 106 Placing upright 106 Rear seats 106 Rear seats 113 Fore and aft adjustment 114 Head restraint folding 114 Individual seats* 114 Passenger se
Index Trip odometer 128 Residual heat utilization 185, 384 Residual ventilation 185 REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 384 Restraint system see Infant and child restraint systems 67, 71 Rims and Tires 364 Roadside assistance 12 Tele Aid* 240 Rolling code programming 246 RON 261 RON (Research Octane Number) 385 Roof rack 222 Rotating wheels 277 Rubber parts Cleaning 287 S Safety Occupant 56 Safety belts see Seat belts 40 Safety defects Reporting 18 Safety systems Driving 76 Screwdriver (vehicle tool ki
Index Service System see FSS Setting Convenience functions 155 Cruise control 197 Daytime running lamp mode 151 Digital clock 23 Distronic* time interval 206 Following distance in Distronic* 206 Higher speed in cruise control 198 Higher speed in Distronic* 204 Individual vehicle settings 146 Interior lighting delayed shut-off 153 Key dependent memory 156 Lamps and lighting (control system) 150 Language, multifunction display 150 Locator lighting 151 Lower speed in cruise control 198 Lower speed in Distroni
Index Simultaneous wiping and washing Windshield wipers 48 Single wipe 47 Sliding/pop-up roof 192 Closing 192, 330 Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 93, 190, 194 Closing with SmartKey 194 Opening 192, 330 Opening with SmartKey 194 Stopping 193 Synchronizing 195 SmartKey 30 Battery check lamp 87 Changing batteries 328 Changing the batteries 328, 329 Checking the batteries 88 Factory setting 87 Global locking 87 Global locking and unlocking 87 Global unlocking 87 Locking and unlocking 86 Loss of 89 Opening and closin
Index Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) and manual shift program S 55 AMG 166 Stolen vehicle Tracking services 244 Stopping Sliding/pop-up roof 193 Windows 189 Storage compartment ventilation 184 Storage compartments Armrest 225, 226, 227, 228 Glove box 224 Storage spaces Cup holder 230 Storage tray 225, 226, 227 Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 118 Submenus Convenience 155 For settings 132 In control system 134 Instrument cluster 149 Lighting 150 Resetting functions in Control
Index Upgrade signals 243 TeleAid Messages in display 320 Telematics* 385 Telephone* 236 Answering a call 140 Dialing a number from the phone book 140 Ending a call 140 Hands-free microphone 27 Loading phone book* 140 Messages in display 321 Operating 139 Redialing 141 Temperature Display mode 149 Setting interior temperature 177 Setting units in display 149 Tires 274 Tie-down hooks (Trunk) 223 Tightening torque 385 Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 342 Time Setting digital clock 23 Tire inflation pressure C
Index Turn signals 46 Additional in mirrors 331 Cleaning lenses 284 Front bulbs 331, 334 Rear bulbs 332, 336 Turning off Engine 52 Turning off the engine 53 U Units Setting speedometer units 149 Setting temperature units 149 Unlocking 30, 86 Driver’s door in an emergency 326 Fuel filler flap 261 Global 87 Global (KEYLESS-GO* card) 91 In an emergency 326 Selective settings 87 Trunk in an emergency 327 Trunk lid with SmartKey 89, 94 Trunk lid, separately 98, 102 Vehicle in an emergency 244 With KEYLESS-GO* 3
Index Checking 262 Vehicle lock status Checking (KEYLESS-GO*) 93 Vehicle tool kit 322, 323 Alignment bolt 323 Fuse chart 323 Fuse extractor 323 Hex-socket wrench 323 Open-end wrench 323 Screwdriver 323 Spare fuses 323 Universal pliers 323 Wheel wrench 323 Vehicle washing 284 Ventilation Storage compartment 184 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 385 Voice control system* 385 Hands-free microphone 27 W Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning Warning sounds Distance warning function* 207 Distronic* 20
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