Owner's Manual
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...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 ... your vehicle...17 Reporting safety defects...18 Reporting safety defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit...20 Instrument cluster ...22 Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...29...
...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 ... your vehicle...17 Reporting safety defects...18 Reporting safety defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit...20 Instrument cluster ...22 Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...29...
Owner's Manual
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... occupant safety (PRE-SAFE) ...Children in the vehicle...Override switch for rear passenger compartment...Panic alarm ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ...Anti-theft systems...Immobilizer...Anti-theft alarm system...Tow-away alarm ... 57 58 59 64 68 69 74...
... occupant safety (PRE-SAFE) ...Children in the vehicle...Override switch for rear passenger compartment...Panic alarm ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ...Anti-theft systems...Immobilizer...Anti-theft alarm system...Tow-away alarm ... 57 58 59 64 68 69 74...
Owner's Manual
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... menu* ...NAVI menu...Distronic* menu...Trip computer menu...Malfunction memory menu ...Settings menu...Automatic transmission...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG...Program mode selector switch...Accelerator position...Manual shift program S 55 AMG .. Emergency operation (Limp home mode) ... 134 134 135 137...
... menu* ...NAVI menu...Distronic* menu...Trip computer menu...Malfunction memory menu ...Settings menu...Automatic transmission...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG...Program mode selector switch...Accelerator position...Manual shift program S 55 AMG .. Emergency operation (Limp home mode) ... 134 134 135 137...
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Contents Useful features ...Storage compartments...Ashtrays ...Cigarette lighters...Heated steering wheel* ...Telephone*...Tele Aid ...Garage door opener ...Infrared reflecting windshield... 231 231 238 239 240 241 242 250 256 Operation ...The ...Body Control* (ABC*) fluid level ...Coolant ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tires...Direction of rotation...Checking tire inflation pressure ...Rotating wheels ...Winter driving ...Winter tires ...Block heater (Canada only) ...Snow chains... 269 269 270 272 272 ...
Contents Useful features ...Storage compartments...Ashtrays ...Cigarette lighters...Heated steering wheel* ...Telephone*...Tele Aid ...Garage door opener ...Infrared reflecting windshield... 231 231 238 239 240 241 242 250 256 Operation ...The ...Body Control* (ABC*) fluid level ...Coolant ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tires...Direction of rotation...Checking tire inflation pressure ...Rotating wheels ...Winter driving ...Winter tires ...Block heater (Canada only) ...Snow chains... 269 269 270 272 272 ...
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...in the display...312 Where will I find ...? ...344 First aid kit...344 Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, spare wheel...344 Unlocking/locking in an emergency...348 Unlocking the vehicle...348 Locking the vehicle ...349 Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with ...Replacing wiper blades ...359 Removing wiper blades...359 Installing wiper blades ...360 Flat tire...361 Preparing the vehicle ...361 Mounting the spare wheel ...361 Battery ...366 Disconnecting the battery ...367 Removing the battery ...367 Charging and reinstalling battery.. 367 Reconnecting the battery ...368 ...
...in the display...312 Where will I find ...? ...344 First aid kit...344 Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, spare wheel...344 Unlocking/locking in an emergency...348 Unlocking the vehicle...348 Locking the vehicle ...349 Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with ...Replacing wiper blades ...359 Removing wiper blades...359 Installing wiper blades ...360 Flat tire...361 Preparing the vehicle ...361 Mounting the spare wheel ...361 Battery ...366 Disconnecting the battery ...367 Removing the battery ...367 Charging and reinstalling battery.. 367 Reconnecting the battery ...368 ...
Owner's Manual
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......Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...S 430 / S 500 (all models)...S 55 AMG...S 600 ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Spare wheel ...Electrical system...Main dimensions and weights...Main dimensions ...Weights ... 377 378 379 379 380 381 381 381 381 382 384 385 387 388 389 390...
......Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...S 430 / S 500 (all models)...S 55 AMG...S 600 ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Spare wheel ...Electrical system...Main dimensions and weights...Main dimensions ...Weights ... 377 378 379 379 380 381 381 381 381 382 384 385 387 388 389 390...
Owner's Manual
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G Warning! Other improper work or modifications on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could cause them to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for example when running . You should not remove any modifications ...on the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for possible damage. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for further inspection or repairs. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for repairs or modifications to an area which may cause ...
G Warning! Other improper work or modifications on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could cause them to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for example when running . You should not remove any modifications ...on the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for possible damage. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for further inspection or repairs. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for repairs or modifications to an area which may cause ...
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At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 19
At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 19
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... Cockpit Item 1 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Gear range indicator, clock 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 47 48 128 210 203 206 22 24 22...8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box lock a Glove box lid release b Glove box c Center console d Starter switch e Horn f Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* 37 240 Page 226 Item g Parking brake pedal h Hood lock release 27 231 231 231 25 31 j Parking brake release k Door ...
... Cockpit Item 1 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Gear range indicator, clock 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 47 48 128 210 203 206 22 24 22...8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box lock a Glove box lid release b Glove box c Center console d Starter switch e Horn f Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* 37 240 Page 226 Item g Parking brake pedal h Hood lock release 27 231 231 231 25 31 j Parking brake release k Door ...
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At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume æ up / to increase ç down / to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call 144 Page 134 134 135 Item 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display 135 Page 135 24
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume æ up / to increase ç down / to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call 144 Page 134 134 135 Item 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display 135 Page 135 24
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At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel settings) 3 Seat heating* Seat ventilation* 4 Seat adjustment 5 Exterior mirror adjustment 6 Switches for opening/closing front door windows Page 96 121 Item 7 Rear passenger compartment override switch 8 Switches for opening/closing rear windows 114 117 35 38, 174 195 9 Remote trunk lid release switch Trunk lid opening/closing system* switch Page 74 195 97 99 28
At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel settings) 3 Seat heating* Seat ventilation* 4 Seat adjustment 5 Exterior mirror adjustment 6 Switches for opening/closing front door windows Page 96 121 Item 7 Rear passenger compartment override switch 8 Switches for opening/closing rear windows 114 117 35 38, 174 195 9 Remote trunk lid release switch Trunk lid opening/closing system* switch Page 74 195 97 99 28
Owner's Manual
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G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as this happens, serious or fatal injury will be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, ... cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Seats Warning! Otherwise they will result. G Your seat must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and...
G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as this happens, serious or fatal injury will be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, ... cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Seats Warning! Otherwise they will result. G Your seat must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and...
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...cushion tilt Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3 until your legs are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Otherwise you to a comfortable seating position that still allows you could damage the seats. The position should be as possible, consistent ...with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat cushion depth 5 Seat fore and aft...
...cushion tilt Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3 until your legs are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Otherwise you to a comfortable seating position that still allows you could damage the seats. The position should be as possible, consistent ...with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat cushion depth 5 Seat fore and aft...
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... and lock your legs can be operated when the driver's door is located on the steering column (lower left). Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the direction of arrow 2. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ...starter switch or the SmartKey with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel*" ( page 240). 37 Make sure your vehicle. Adjusting steering column up or down Move the stalk up or down in the vehicle, or...
... and lock your legs can be operated when the driver's door is located on the steering column (lower left). Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the direction of arrow 2. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ...starter switch or the SmartKey with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel*" ( page 240). 37 Make sure your vehicle. Adjusting steering column up or down Move the stalk up or down in the vehicle, or...
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... view mirror button 3 Adjustment button 39 Switch on how to the desired setting. Push adjustment button 3 up, down, left mirror or button 2 for the steering wheel and the seat position. Getting started Adjusting The buttons are located on the driver's door.
... view mirror button 3 Adjustment button 39 Switch on how to the desired setting. Push adjustment button 3 up, down, left mirror or button 2 for the steering wheel and the seat position. Getting started Adjusting The buttons are located on the driver's door.
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G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Release the parking brake. If your right foot is higher than idle speed. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. ! After a cold ...
G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Release the parking brake. If your right foot is higher than idle speed. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. ! After a cold ...
Owner's Manual
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... be steered when the SmartKey is stationary before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. When parked on brake pedal. Slowly release brake pedal. Turn the SmartKey to starter switch position 0 and remove, or press start...
... be steered when the SmartKey is stationary before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. When parked on brake pedal. Slowly release brake pedal. Turn the SmartKey to starter switch position 0 and remove, or press start...
Owner's Manual
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... release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. 1 Parking brake 2 Release handle Step firmly on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended...
... release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. 1 Parking brake 2 Release handle Step firmly on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended...
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... vehicle's exterior lamps are around. For more information, see "Lighting" ( page 124). Warning! Before closing doors, make sure there is activated. All turn the front wheels towards the curb. Allow the retractor to position P. Be especially careful when small children are not switched off with the gear selector lever in the...
... vehicle's exterior lamps are around. For more information, see "Lighting" ( page 124). Warning! Before closing doors, make sure there is activated. All turn the front wheels towards the curb. Allow the retractor to position P. Be especially careful when small children are not switched off with the gear selector lever in the...
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... to always be seriously injured by qualified technicians. Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to the airbag can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities. Warning! G In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on ...injury and fatality in the event of position or too close to keep you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to get out of dust from the airbag. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. However, no system available today can be in a properly seated position and ...
... to always be seriously injured by qualified technicians. Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to the airbag can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities. Warning! G In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on ...injury and fatality in the event of position or too close to keep you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to get out of dust from the airbag. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. However, no system available today can be in a properly seated position and ...