Owner's Manual
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... controls Instruments and controls ...18 Door control panel ...20 Overhead control panel ...21 Dashboard ...22 Center console ...24 Operation Vehicle keys ...28 Start lock-out ...31 General notes on the central locking system ...32 Central locking system ...33 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...33 KEYLESS-GO ...36 Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside ...43 Panic button ...45 Mechanical keys ...45 Doors ...46 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid ...48 Central locking switch...
... controls Instruments and controls ...18 Door control panel ...20 Overhead control panel ...21 Dashboard ...22 Center console ...24 Operation Vehicle keys ...28 Start lock-out ...31 General notes on the central locking system ...32 Central locking system ...33 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...33 KEYLESS-GO ...36 Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside ...43 Panic button ...45 Mechanical keys ...45 Doors ...46 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid ...48 Central locking switch...
Owner's Manual
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... controls ...168 Automatic maximum cooling ...170 Basic setting ...171 Special Settings ...172 Activated charcoal filter ...175 Economy mode ...176 Residual engine heat utilization ...176 Switching the automatic climate control on and off ...177 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...178 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...178 Rear passenger compartment climate control ...180 Automatic maximum cooling ...181 Power windows ...184 Sliding/pop-up roof ...187 Interior lighting ...190 Rear window sunshade ...193 Rear door window sunshade ...194 Sun visors...
... controls ...168 Automatic maximum cooling ...170 Basic setting ...171 Special Settings ...172 Activated charcoal filter ...175 Economy mode ...176 Residual engine heat utilization ...176 Switching the automatic climate control on and off ...177 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...178 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...178 Rear passenger compartment climate control ...180 Automatic maximum cooling ...181 Power windows ...184 Sliding/pop-up roof ...187 Interior lighting ...190 Rear window sunshade ...193 Rear door window sunshade ...194 Sun visors...
Owner's Manual
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... radio transmitters ...216 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...217 Maintenance ...217 Tele Aid ...218 Catalytic converter ...228 Emission control ...229 Starter switch ...230 Starter switch - KEYLESS-GO ...232 Starting and turning off the engine ...235 Automatic transmission ...237 Parking brake ...246 Driving instructions ...247 Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ...247 Drinking and driving ...247 Pedals ...247 Power assistance ...248 Brakes ...248 Driving off ...249 Parking ...250 Tires ...251 Snow chains ...253 Winter driving instructions ...254 Block heater ...255 Deep water ...256 Passenger...
... radio transmitters ...216 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...217 Maintenance ...217 Tele Aid ...218 Catalytic converter ...228 Emission control ...229 Starter switch ...230 Starter switch - KEYLESS-GO ...232 Starting and turning off the engine ...235 Automatic transmission ...237 Parking brake ...246 Driving instructions ...247 Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ...247 Drinking and driving ...247 Pedals ...247 Power assistance ...248 Brakes ...248 Driving off ...249 Parking ...250 Tires ...251 Snow chains ...253 Winter driving instructions ...254 Block heater ...255 Deep water ...256 Passenger...
Owner's Manual
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... stability program) ...315 COOLANT (coolant level) ...316 COOLANT (coolant temperature) ...317 LIGHTING SYSTEM ...318 LIGHT SENSOR ...320 ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ...320 TIRE PRESSURE ...322 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...324 CRUISE CONTROL ...325 KEY ...325 DOOR ...326 HOOD ...326 TELE AID ...327 CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO) ...328 SELECTOR LEVER ...329 TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ...329 WASHER FLUID ...330 AIR SPRING (AirMatic) ...331 DISTRONIC (DTR) ...332 AIR CLEANER ...333 Practical hints First aid kit ...336 Stowing things...
... stability program) ...315 COOLANT (coolant level) ...316 COOLANT (coolant temperature) ...317 LIGHTING SYSTEM ...318 LIGHT SENSOR ...320 ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ...320 TIRE PRESSURE ...322 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...324 CRUISE CONTROL ...325 KEY ...325 DOOR ...326 HOOD ...326 TELE AID ...327 CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO) ...328 SELECTOR LEVER ...329 TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ...329 WASHER FLUID ...330 AIR SPRING (AirMatic) ...331 DISTRONIC (DTR) ...332 AIR CLEANER ...333 Practical hints First aid kit ...336 Stowing things...
Owner's Manual
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... starting ...359 Towing the vehicle ...361 Exterior lamps ...364 Headlamp assembly ...365 Taillamp assemblies ...368 Changing batteries in the electronic key ...371 Synchronizing remote control ...373 Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-card ...374 Emergency engine shut-down ...376 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...376 Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...377 Replacing wiper blades ...378 Roof rack ...380 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle ...382 Power washer ...383 Tar stains ...384 Paintwork, painted body...
... starting ...359 Towing the vehicle ...361 Exterior lamps ...364 Headlamp assembly ...365 Taillamp assemblies ...368 Changing batteries in the electronic key ...371 Synchronizing remote control ...373 Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-card ...374 Emergency engine shut-down ...376 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...376 Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...377 Replacing wiper blades ...378 Roof rack ...380 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle ...382 Power washer ...383 Tar stains ...384 Paintwork, painted body...
Owner's Manual
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Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 20 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Door control panel 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 46 2 Memory function (for storing seat, steering wheel, rear view mirror and exterior mirror settings), see page 108 3 Seat heater, see page 71 Seat ventilation, see page 74 4 Front seat adjustment, see page 64 5 Exterior mirror adjustment, see page 103 6 Power window switches, see page 184 7 Power window safety switch, rear doors, see page 186 3 3 6 7 3 3 8 Trunk lid release switch, ...
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 20 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Door control panel 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 46 2 Memory function (for storing seat, steering wheel, rear view mirror and exterior mirror settings), see page 108 3 Seat heater, see page 71 Seat ventilation, see page 74 4 Front seat adjustment, see page 64 5 Exterior mirror adjustment, see page 103 6 Power window switches, see page 184 7 Power window safety switch, rear doors, see page 186 3 3 6 7 3 3 8 Trunk lid release switch, ...
Owner's Manual
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... Instruments and controls Center console 1 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) control switch, see page 280 2 ADS (Adaptive Damping System) adjustment switch, see page 289 Level control switch for vehicles with ABC (Active Body Control), see page 286 3 Level control switch for vehicles with Airmatic, see page 285 ABC (Active Body Control) control switch, see page 284 4 Switch for rear seat head restraints, see page 76 Switch for rear seat head restraints, automatic, see page 77 5 Hazard warning flasher switch...
... Instruments and controls Center console 1 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) control switch, see page 280 2 ADS (Adaptive Damping System) adjustment switch, see page 289 Level control switch for vehicles with ABC (Active Body Control), see page 286 3 Level control switch for vehicles with Airmatic, see page 285 ABC (Active Body Control) control switch, see page 284 4 Switch for rear seat head restraints, see page 76 Switch for rear seat head restraints, automatic, see page 77 5 Hazard warning flasher switch...
Owner's Manual
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... remote control ...33 KEYLESS-GO ...36 Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside ...43 Panic button ...45 Mechanical keys ...45 Doors ...46 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid ...48 Central locking switch ...48 Automatic central locking ...50 Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...50 Trunk ...51 Trunk lamp ...54 Trunk lid release switch ...55 Trunk lid release/close switch ...56 Trunk lid emergency release ...59 Antitheft alarm system ...60 Tow...
... remote control ...33 KEYLESS-GO ...36 Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside ...43 Panic button ...45 Mechanical keys ...45 Doors ...46 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid ...48 Central locking switch ...48 Automatic central locking ...50 Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...50 Trunk ...51 Trunk lamp ...54 Trunk lid release switch ...55 Trunk lid release/close switch ...56 Trunk lid emergency release ...59 Antitheft alarm system ...60 Tow...
Owner's Manual
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... seat heaters can be switched on with a massage function to you, the seat heaters can be switched off. Seats Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 71 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The seat heaters may automatically switch off automatically after approximately 5 minutes. The seat heaters switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is switched on each door. An indicator lamp on at the same time or if the battery...
... seat heaters can be switched on with a massage function to you, the seat heaters can be switched off. Seats Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 71 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The seat heaters may automatically switch off automatically after approximately 5 minutes. The seat heaters switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is switched on each door. An indicator lamp on at the same time or if the battery...
Owner's Manual
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... and vehicle speed. When this happens, the indicator lamp inside the switch starts blinking. To cancel: Press the F button in the control panel of snow and ice should be removed before activating the defroster. The rear window defroster uses a large amount of the automatic air conditioner. To keep the battery drain to position 2. To select: Press the F button in the control panel of power. The...
... and vehicle speed. When this happens, the indicator lamp inside the switch starts blinking. To cancel: Press the F button in the control panel of snow and ice should be removed before activating the defroster. The rear window defroster uses a large amount of the automatic air conditioner. To keep the battery drain to position 2. To select: Press the F button in the control panel of power. The...
Owner's Manual
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..., remote door unlock, Info Services* profile and more. * Optional System self-check Initially, after turning electronic key in starter switch to complete either of response; To activate, press the "SOS" button, the Roadside Assistance button • or the Information button ¡, depending on the multifunction steering wheel, for raising press button æ and for approx. 10 seconds. Instruments and controls Tele...
..., remote door unlock, Info Services* profile and more. * Optional System self-check Initially, after turning electronic key in starter switch to complete either of response; To activate, press the "SOS" button, the Roadside Assistance button • or the Information button ¡, depending on the multifunction steering wheel, for raising press button æ and for approx. 10 seconds. Instruments and controls Tele...
Owner's Manual
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... for Standard "S" and Winter/Wet (snow and ice) "W" program modes. The program mode currently selected is provided with a selector switch (1) for all regular driving. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic transmission Program mode selector switch 244 S Standard mode Press switch on symbol "S". The vehicle starts out in the gear range indicator display. using the engine's braking power during performance driving.
... for Standard "S" and Winter/Wet (snow and ice) "W" program modes. The program mode currently selected is provided with a selector switch (1) for all regular driving. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic transmission Program mode selector switch 244 S Standard mode Press switch on symbol "S". The vehicle starts out in the gear range indicator display. using the engine's braking power during performance driving.
Owner's Manual
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... engine's braking power. When starting off on , the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low. If the parking brake is released and the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster stays on a slippery surface, do not allow one drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the ESP switched off. Doing so may be carried out by shifting into a lower gear to the drive train which is not covered...
... engine's braking power. When starting off on , the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low. If the parking brake is released and the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster stays on a slippery surface, do not allow one drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the ESP switched off. Doing so may be carried out by shifting into a lower gear to the drive train which is not covered...
Owner's Manual
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... attempt is made to recall a speed when no speed has been stored - the cruise control remains switched off . to 3rd gear) to resume the previously set cruise control speed by using the engine's braking power. Nevertheless, in wheel spin and loss of cruise control can result in some cases you set speed and wishes to slow down (max. Rapid changes in tire adhesion can be operated...
... attempt is made to recall a speed when no speed has been stored - the cruise control remains switched off . to 3rd gear) to resume the previously set cruise control speed by using the engine's braking power. Nevertheless, in wheel spin and loss of cruise control can result in some cases you set speed and wishes to slow down (max. Rapid changes in tire adhesion can be operated...
Owner's Manual
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... approximately 500 ft. (150 m). Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 261 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The distance warning function can be activated separately, see page 272. We strongly recommend that you follow that you review the following information carefully before operating the system. Maximum range of vehicle braking power, so that vehicle at a preset distance, see...
... approximately 500 ft. (150 m). Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 261 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The distance warning function can be activated separately, see page 272. We strongly recommend that you follow that you review the following information carefully before operating the system. Maximum range of vehicle braking power, so that vehicle at a preset distance, see...
Owner's Manual
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... apply continuous full braking power during emergency braking maneuvers by the condition of the system you must never be afforded solely by the driver's braking style. With the ABS malfunctioning, the BAS is deactivated. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is also switched off. The capabilities of physics from excessive speed in the usual manner...
... apply continuous full braking power during emergency braking maneuvers by the condition of the system you must never be afforded solely by the driver's braking style. With the ABS malfunctioning, the BAS is deactivated. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is also switched off. The capabilities of physics from excessive speed in the usual manner...
Owner's Manual
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... warning flasher. 2. Tires, Wheels Instruments and controls Operation Driving 351 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index To help avoid personal injury, use the jack on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the vehicle. Move vehicle to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before working under the lifted vehicle. Prevent vehicle from the roadway. 1. When changing a wheel on a hill, place chocks on level surface. Changing wheels Warning...
... warning flasher. 2. Tires, Wheels Instruments and controls Operation Driving 351 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index To help avoid personal injury, use the jack on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the vehicle. Move vehicle to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before working under the lifted vehicle. Prevent vehicle from the roadway. 1. When changing a wheel on a hill, place chocks on level surface. Changing wheels Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... its chassis or suspension parts. Upon canceling the turn signal in starter switch position 2. Caution! The electronic key must be in usual manner - only the selected turn signal will apply the rear wheel brakes. Note: To signal turns while being towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut off the tow-away alarm (see page 61), the automatic central locking, see individual setting menu "VEHICLE" - "AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK" (see page 146...
... its chassis or suspension parts. Upon canceling the turn signal in starter switch position 2. Caution! The electronic key must be in usual manner - only the selected turn signal will apply the rear wheel brakes. Note: To signal turns while being towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut off the tow-away alarm (see page 61), the automatic central locking, see individual setting menu "VEHICLE" - "AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK" (see page 146...
Owner's Manual
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.... 12.7 US qt (12.0 l) MB Power steering fluid High temperature roller bearing grease MB Brake fluid (DOT 4+) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Model Engine with oil filter S 430, S 500 S 55 AMG S 600 Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 8.0 US qt (7.5 l) 10...
.... 12.7 US qt (12.0 l) MB Power steering fluid High temperature roller bearing grease MB Brake fluid (DOT 4+) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Model Engine with oil filter S 430, S 500 S 55 AMG S 600 Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 8.0 US qt (7.5 l) 10...
Owner's Manual
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...'s manual ...8 Outside temperature indicator ...115 Overhead control panel ...21 P Panic button ...45 Parcel net in front passenger footwell ...208 Parcel net in trunk ...208 Parking ...250 Parking assist (Parktronic) ...291 Malfunction ...295 Parktronic switch ...295 Sensors ...292 Warning indicators ...293 Parking brake ...246, 248, 250, 281, 304 PARKING BRAKE malfunction and warning messages ...314 Power assistance ...248 Power closing assist Doors and trunk lid ...48 Power head restraints, rear ...77 Power seats Setting passenger seat...
...'s manual ...8 Outside temperature indicator ...115 Overhead control panel ...21 P Panic button ...45 Parcel net in front passenger footwell ...208 Parcel net in trunk ...208 Parking ...250 Parking assist (Parktronic) ...291 Malfunction ...295 Parktronic switch ...295 Sensors ...292 Warning indicators ...293 Parking brake ...246, 248, 250, 281, 304 PARKING BRAKE malfunction and warning messages ...314 Power assistance ...248 Power closing assist Doors and trunk lid ...48 Power head restraints, rear ...77 Power seats Setting passenger seat...
