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Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC User Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
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
13
Where to Find It
14
Symbols
15
Operating Safety
16
Proper Use of the Vehicle
16
Problems with Your Vehicle
17
Reporting Safety Defects
18
At a Glance
19
Cockpit
20
Instrument Cluster
22
Brake Warning
23
Distance Warning
23
Multifunction Steering Wheel
24
Center Console
25
Upper Part
25
Lower Part
26
Passenger Airbag off
26
Overhead Control Panel
27
Door Control Panel
28
Getting Started
29
Unlocking
30
Unlocking with the Smartkey
30
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO
32
Adjusting
34
Seats
34
Steering Wheel
37
Mirrors
38
Driving
40
Fastening the Seat Belts
40
Starting the Engine
42
Switching on Headlamps
46
Turn Signals and High Beam
46
Windshield Wipers
47
Problems While Driving
48
Parking and Locking
50
Parking Brake
50
Switching off Headlamps
51
Turning off Engine
52
Safety and Security
55
Occupant Safety
56
Airbags
57
Seat Belts
62
Preventive Occupant Safety (PRE-SAFE)
66
Children in the Vehicle
67
Babysmart TM Airbag Deactivation System
69
Override Switch for Rear Passenger Compartment
74
Panic Alarm
75
Activating
75
Deactivating
75
Driving Safety Systems
76
Abs
76
Bas
78
Esp
78
Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC) with the ESP
81
Anti-Theft Systems
82
Immobilizer
82
Anti-Theft Alarm System
82
Tow-Away Alarm
84
Controls in Detail
85
Locking and Unlocking
86
Smartkey
86
Lock Button
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
97
Separately Locking the Trunk
98
Separately Unlocking the Trunk
98
Trunk Lid Opening/Closing Ystem
99
Power Closing Assist for Doors and Trunk Lid
102
Automatic Central Locking
102
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
103
Seats
104
Lumbar Support
104
Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
104
Head Restraints
105
Multicontour Seat
107
Drive-Dynamic Seat
109
Seat Ventilation
110
Seat Heating
111
Rear Seats
113
Memory Function
117
Storing Positions into Memory
118
Recalling Positions from Memory
118
Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
118
Lighting
120
Exterior Lamp Switch
120
Combination Switch
123
Hazard Warning Flasher
124
Interior Lighting
124
Courtesy Lighting
126
Instrument Cluster
127
Instrument Cluster Illumination
127
Coolant Temperature Gauge
128
Trip Odometer
128
Tachometer
129
Outside Temperature Indicator
129
Control System
130
Multifunction Display
130
Multifunction Steering Wheel
131
Menus
133
Standard Display Menu
135
AUDIO Menu
135
CD Changer* Operating Mode
137
TEL Menu
139
Please Wait
140
Press Button J or K Repeatedly
141
NAVI Menu
142
Press Button È or Ÿ Repeatedly
142
Distronic* Menu
142
Trip Computer Menu
143
Malfunction Memory Menu
145
Settings Menu
146
Activating Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
156
Automatic Transmission
160
One-Touch Gearshifting
161
Gear Ranges
162
Gear Selector Lever Position
163
Program Mode Selector Switch
164
Accelerator Position
165
Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)
165
Steering Wheel Gearshift Control (Speedshift) and Manual Shift Program S 55 AMG
166
Good Visibility
168
Rear View Mirror
168
Mirror Setting
169
Electrically Folding Exterior Rear View Mirrors
170
Windshield Wipers
171
Headlamp Cleaning System
171
Sun Visors
172
Rear Window Sunshade
173
Rear Door Window Sunshade
173
Automatic Climate Control
174
Setting the Temperature
177
Automatic Temperature Control
177
Adjusting Air Distribution
178
Adjusting Air Volume
179
Maximum Cooling MAXCOOL
179
Defrosting
180
Air Recirculation Mode
180
Charcoal Filter
182
Rear Window Defroster
183
Deactivating the Climate Control System
183
Air Conditioning
184
Storage Compartment Ventilation
184
Residual Heat and Ventilation
185
Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Vents
186
Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control
187
Power Windows
188
Opening and Closing the Windows
188
Synchronizing Power Windows
191
Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
192
Opening and Closing the Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
192
Synchronizing the Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
195
Driving Systems
196
Cruise Control
196
Distronic
199
Airmatic
211
Active Body Control (ABC)
213
Parktronic System* (Parking Assist)
218
Minimum Distance
219
Loading
222
Roof Rack
222
Loading Instructions
222
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
223
Useful Features
224
Interior Storage Spaces
224
Ashtrays
232
Cigarette Lighters
233
Heated Steering Wheel
235
Telephone
236
Tele Aid
237
Emergency Call
239
Roadside Assistance Button
240
Information Button
242
Garage Door Opener
245
Infrared Reflecting Windshield
248
Operation
249
The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
250
Driving Instructions
251
Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
251
Drinking and Driving
251
Pedals
251
Power Assistance
251
Brakes
252
Driving off
253
Parking
253
Tires
254
Hydroplaning
255
Tire Traction
255
Tire Speed Rating
255
Winter Driving Instructions
256
Standing Water
257
Passenger Compartment
258
Driving Abroad
258
Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
258
Catalytic Converter
259
Emission Control
259
Coolant Temperature
260
At the Gas Station
261
Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
262
Engine Compartment
263
Hood
263
Engine Oil
264
Transmission Fluid Level
268
Active Body Control* (ABC*) Fluid Level
268
Coolant
268
Battery
270
Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
271
Tires and Wheels
272
Important Guidelines
272
Life of Tires
273
Direction of Rotation
273
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
273
Rotating Wheels
277
Winter Driving
278
Winter Tires
278
Block Heater
279
Snow Chains
279
Maintenance
280
Clearing the Service Indicator
280
Service Term Exceeded
280
Calling up the Service Indicator
281
Resetting the Service Indicator
281
Service Interval
281
Vehicle Care
282
Cleaning and Care of Vehicle
282
Practical Hints
289
What to Do if
290
Lamps in Instrument Cluster
290
Lamp in Center Console
295
Messages in the Display
296
Visit Workshop
298
Air Filter
299
Check Level
304
Reserve Fuel
311
Check Tires
319
Trunk Open
321
Cruise Control
321
Where will I Find
322
First Aid Kit
322
Vehicle Jack, Vehicle Tool Kit, Luggage Bowl, Spare Wheel
322
Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
326
Unlocking the Vehicle
326
Locking the Vehicle
327
Changing Batteries
328
Fuel Filler Flap
329
Opening/Closing in an Emergency
330
Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
330
Replacing Bulbs
331
Bulbs
331
Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
333
Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
336
Replacing Wiper Blades
337
Removing
337
Installing
338
Flat Tire
339
Preparing the Vehicle
339
Mounting the Spare Wheel
339
Battery
344
Disconnecting the Battery
345
Removing the Battery
345
Charging and Reinstalling Battery
345
Reconnecting the Battery
345
Jump Starting
347
Towing the Vehicle
349
Installing Towing Eye Bolt
351
Fuses
353
Fuse Boxes in Passenger Compartment
353
Fuse Boxes in Engine Compartment
354
Emergency Engine Shut-Down
355
Technical Data
357
Spare Parts Service
358
Warranty Coverage
359
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
359
Identification Labels
360
Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
361
S 55 Amg
361
Engine
362
Rims and Tires
364
Same Size Tires
365
Mixed Size Tires
366
Spare Wheel
367
Electrical System
368
Main Dimensions
369
Weights
370
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
371
Capacities
371
Engine Oils
373
Engine Oil Additives
373
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
373
Brake Fluid
373
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
374
Fuel Requirements
374
Gasoline Additives
374
Coolants
375
Windshield and Headlamp Washer System
377
Consumer Information
378
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
378
Technical Terms
381
Index
387
Service and Literature
415
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Language
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