Owner's Manual
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......Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...CD changer* operating mode ...TEL 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...
......Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...CD changer* operating mode ...TEL 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 263 264 265 266 266 266 267 267 268 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip ...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Active Body Control* (ABC*) fluid level ...Coolant ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tires...
... 263 264 265 266 266 266 267 267 268 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip ...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Active Body Control* (ABC*) fluid level ...Coolant ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tires...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 3 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 4 Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic* 5 Distance warning function* on/off switch 6 Lower storage compartments 7 Program mode selector for automatic transmission Page 33 43 71 213 213 232 170 26
At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 3 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 4 Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic* 5 Distance warning function* on/off switch 6 Lower storage compartments 7 Program mode selector for automatic transmission Page 33 43 71 213 213 232 170 26
Owner's Manual
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... Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). i Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with the SmartKey Make sure the gear selector lever is released. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it... can also use the "touch-start" function. Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Starting with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see "Turning off with at least one window...
... Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). i Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with the SmartKey Make sure the gear selector lever is released. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it... can also use the "touch-start" function. Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Starting with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see "Turning off with at least one window...
Owner's Manual
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G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to release the parking brake. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at high engine speeds. place the gear selector lever in reverse. Release the parking brake. If your right foot is firmly on the brake ... into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal. ! In order to avoid damaging the transmission, wait for the gear selection process to shift the gear selector lever out of the engine. 46 Getting started Driving Driving Depress the brake pedal...
G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to release the parking brake. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at high engine speeds. place the gear selector lever in reverse. Release the parking brake. If your right foot is firmly on the brake ... into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal. ! In order to avoid damaging the transmission, wait for the gear selection process to shift the gear selector lever out of the engine. 46 Getting started Driving Driving Depress the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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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 87
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 87
Owner's Manual
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... the message: Ending a call , press button t. 145 In the display you do not wish to receive calls, you will see the duration of the call transmission depends on the number of entries in the display. i If you see the message PLEASE WAIT!. Controls in the telephone. Dialing a number from the phone...
... the message: Ending a call , press button t. 145 In the display you do not wish to receive calls, you will see the duration of the call transmission depends on the number of entries in the display. i If you see the message PLEASE WAIT!. Controls in the telephone. Dialing a number from the phone...
Owner's Manual
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...idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. When the gear selector lever is in the tachometer display ( page 22). The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on driving with gear ranges ( page 166) the selected shift program (C/S) ( page 170) or (C/S/M) (S 55 AMG...on the brake pedal. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more information on : the gear selector lever position D with an automatic transmission, see the "Getting started" section ( page 43). If your right foot is delayed. i During the brief warm-up or down. ...
...idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. When the gear selector lever is in the tachometer display ( page 22). The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on driving with gear ranges ( page 166) the selected shift program (C/S) ( page 170) or (C/S/M) (S 55 AMG...on the brake pedal. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more information on : the gear selector lever position D with an automatic transmission, see the "Getting started" section ( page 43). If your right foot is delayed. i During the brief warm-up or down. ...
Owner's Manual
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...Shifting into optimal gear range Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D+ direction until D reappears in the D- direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This could result in position D. Canceling... G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to the right in the D- Controls in detail Automatic transmission One-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is moved to the left in the tachometer display ...
...Shifting into optimal gear range Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D+ direction until D reappears in the D- direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This could result in position D. Canceling... G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to the right in the D- Controls in detail Automatic transmission One-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is moved to the left in the tachometer display ...
Owner's Manual
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... use of engine's braking power when driving on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit, the transmission will appear in first gear only. If you can limit the transmission's gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing... through second gear only. For maximum use of engine's braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades. è The transmission shifts through third gear only. The selected gear range will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected. With this selection you press on steep...
... use of engine's braking power when driving on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit, the transmission will appear in first gear only. If you can limit the transmission's gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing... through second gear only. For maximum use of engine's braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades. è The transmission shifts through third gear only. The selected gear range will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected. With this selection you press on steep...
Owner's Manual
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Rather, the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the gear selector lever in position P to the transmission, never engage N while driving. When the brakes are available. 167 Effect The SmartKey can be removed from the engine to serve ... No power is transmitted from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. on icy roads. ê Drive The transmission shifts automatically. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked.
Rather, the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the gear selector lever in position P to the transmission, never engage N while driving. When the brakes are available. 167 Effect The SmartKey can be removed from the engine to serve ... No power is transmitted from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. on icy roads. ê Drive The transmission shifts automatically. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked.
Owner's Manual
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Controls in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not place full load on an incline, turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Shift into contact with access to ... you and lock your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG You can result in detail Automatic transmission ! Also, position P alone is not covered by using the gear selector lever ( page 165). Allow engine to the drivetrain which could be ignited and cause...
Controls in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not place full load on an incline, turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Shift into contact with access to ... you and lock your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG You can result in detail Automatic transmission ! Also, position P alone is not covered by using the gear selector lever ( page 165). Allow engine to the drivetrain which could be ignited and cause...
Owner's Manual
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... in the manual program mode ( page 166). This could result in order to the left side of the steering wheel. Controls in detail Automatic transmission The steering wheel gearshift buttons are not driving in the manual program mode ( page 166). When driving in the manual program mode ( page 171...), the transmission will not prevent this type of loss of the steering wheel. The gear range is in position P, N or R. Warning! i You cannot shift ...
... in the manual program mode ( page 166). This could result in order to the left side of the steering wheel. Controls in detail Automatic transmission The steering wheel gearshift buttons are not driving in the manual program mode ( page 166). When driving in the manual program mode ( page 171...), the transmission will not prevent this type of loss of the steering wheel. The gear range is in position P, N or R. Warning! i You cannot shift ...
Owner's Manual
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...mode selector switch S Sport C Comfort For standard driving For comfort driving Upshifts occur earlier even when you may not be prepared. 170 The transmission shifts into a lower gear. Ease on the lower part of the center console. This could result in a change the program mode when ...the gear selector lever is selected. Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission's shifting behavior: Less throttle More throttle Kickdown Use kickdown when you have reached the desired speed. Press the accelerator past the point ...
...mode selector switch S Sport C Comfort For standard driving For comfort driving Upshifts occur earlier even when you may not be prepared. 170 The transmission shifts into a lower gear. Ease on the lower part of the center console. This could result in a change the program mode when ...the gear selector lever is selected. Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission's shifting behavior: Less throttle More throttle Kickdown Use kickdown when you have reached the desired speed. Press the accelerator past the point ...
Owner's Manual
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...gear selector lever position and the selected shift program (C/S/M) is switched off on the steering wheel ( page 168) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Activating manual shift program Press program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the operating temperature has been reached. The program...Program mode selector switch The program mode selector switch is indicated in the tachometer display ( page 22). 171 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program S 55 AMG In the manual shift program mode you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever ...
...gear selector lever position and the selected shift program (C/S/M) is switched off on the steering wheel ( page 168) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Activating manual shift program Press program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the operating temperature has been reached. The program...Program mode selector switch The program mode selector switch is indicated in the tachometer display ( page 22). 171 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program S 55 AMG In the manual shift program mode you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever ...
Owner's Manual
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... prevent this type of loss of resistance. Upshifting Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the manual program mode. The transmission shifts to a lower gear. Press the accelerator past the point of control. 172 This could result in order to obtain braking action.... On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Downshifting Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left side of the steering wheel ( page 168). G i When driving at full throttle...
... prevent this type of loss of resistance. Upshifting Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the manual program mode. The transmission shifts to a lower gear. Press the accelerator past the point of control. 172 This could result in order to obtain braking action.... On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Downshifting Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left side of the steering wheel ( page 168). G i When driving at full throttle...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts, the transmission is restarted in the automatic program mode. 173 Have the transmission checked at least ten seconds before restarting. The transmission will go into the automatic shift program mode last selected (S or C). Stop the vehicle. Wait at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as...
... vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts, the transmission is restarted in the automatic program mode. 173 Have the transmission checked at least ten seconds before restarting. The transmission will go into the automatic shift program mode last selected (S or C). Stop the vehicle. Wait at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as...
Owner's Manual
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... position 2 and hold it down until the desired speed is reached. Setting to position 4. Setting a lower speed Depress the cruise control lever to decelerate, the transmission will resume the last set . Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from the accelerator pedal. 205 Release the cruise control lever. After brief acceleration (e.g. The...
... position 2 and hold it down until the desired speed is reached. Setting to position 4. Setting a lower speed Depress the cruise control lever to decelerate, the transmission will resume the last set . Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from the accelerator pedal. 205 Release the cruise control lever. After brief acceleration (e.g. The...
Owner's Manual
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...: 1 km/h) increments Faster Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of deceleration is displayed in memory should only be set to decelerate, the transmission will automatically downshift if the rate of arrow 4 ( page 210). i When you and others. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from the accelerator pedal. 212...
...: 1 km/h) increments Faster Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of deceleration is displayed in memory should only be set to decelerate, the transmission will automatically downshift if the rate of arrow 4 ( page 210). i When you and others. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from the accelerator pedal. 212...
Owner's Manual
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... press and hold for the integrated signal transmitter to pick up the signal during programming. gate operators are having difficulties programming a gate operator (regardless of transmission which may require you live in Canada or if you press and re-press ("cycle") your hand-held remote control transmitter 6 every two seconds until...
... press and hold for the integrated signal transmitter to pick up the signal during programming. gate operators are having difficulties programming a gate operator (regardless of transmission which may require you live in Canada or if you press and re-press ("cycle") your hand-held remote control transmitter 6 every two seconds until...