Owner's Manual
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...17 Reporting safety defects...18 Reporting safety defects ...18 Vehicle data recording...19 Information regarding electronic recording devices...19 At a glance ...21 Cockpit...22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Door control panel...30 Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine...Locking ... 43...
...17 Reporting safety defects...18 Reporting safety defects ...18 Vehicle data recording...19 Information regarding electronic recording devices...19 At a glance ...21 Cockpit...22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Door control panel...30 Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine...Locking ... 43...
Owner's Manual
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Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position...Lighting...Exterior lamp switch...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting...Courtesy lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lighting ... 114 114 116 117 120 122 122 124 125 127 128 129 129 130 131 131 135 136 137 139 139 139 Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator ...Clock...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...CD changer...
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position...Lighting...Exterior lamp switch...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting...Courtesy lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lighting ... 114 114 116 117 120 122 122 124 125 127 128 129 129 130 131 131 135 136 137 139 139 139 Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator ...Clock...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...CD changer...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Automatic transmission...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Automatic shift program ...Driving tips...Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG...Manual shift program S 55 AMG .. Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG)...Rear view mirrors...Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors...Windshield wipers ...Sun visors ...Rear window sunshade* ...Rear door window sunshade* ... 173 175 176 177 179 180 181 183 185 186 186 186...
Contents Automatic transmission...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Automatic shift program ...Driving tips...Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG...Manual shift program S 55 AMG .. Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG)...Rear view mirrors...Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors...Windshield wipers ...Sun visors ...Rear window sunshade* ...Rear door window sunshade* ... 173 175 176 177 179 180 181 183 185 186 186 186...
Owner's Manual
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... poly-V-belt drive...419 S 430/S 500 (all models) ...419 S 55 AMG ...419 S 600...419 Engine ...420 Rims and tires ...422 Same size tires ...423 Mixed size tires...425 Spare wheel...426 Electrical system ...427 Main dimensions and weights ...428 Main dimensions...428 Weights...428 Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Fuel filler flap ...Opening/closing in an emergency...Tilt/sliding sunroof ...Replacing SmartKey batteries ...SmartKey ...SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...Replacing bulbs ...Bulbs ...Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...Replacing bulbs for rear...
... poly-V-belt drive...419 S 430/S 500 (all models) ...419 S 55 AMG ...419 S 600...419 Engine ...420 Rims and tires ...422 Same size tires ...423 Mixed size tires...425 Spare wheel...426 Electrical system ...427 Main dimensions and weights ...428 Main dimensions...428 Weights...428 Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Fuel filler flap ...Opening/closing in an emergency...Tilt/sliding sunroof ...Replacing SmartKey batteries ...SmartKey ...SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...Replacing bulbs ...Bulbs ...Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...Replacing bulbs for rear...
Owner's Manual
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... switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Steering wheel gearshift control (S 55 AMG only) 51 52 135 221 214 217 24 26 181 Page Item 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator for right front area 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box lock a Glove box lid release b Glove box c Center console d Starter switch e Horn 237 Page Item f Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* g Parking brake...
... switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Steering wheel gearshift control (S 55 AMG only) 51 52 135 221 214 217 24 26 181 Page Item 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator for right front area 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box lock a Glove box lid release b Glove box c Center console d Starter switch e Horn 237 Page Item f Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* g Parking brake...
Owner's Manual
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... angled when holding the steering wheel. Otherwise you store the setting 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 adjustment 6 Seat backrest tilt 38 Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are supported comfortably. Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to properly operate controls. Seat cushion depth Press the...
... angled when holding the steering wheel. Otherwise you store the setting 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 adjustment 6 Seat backrest tilt 38 Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are supported comfortably. Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to properly operate controls. Seat cushion depth Press the...
Owner's Manual
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... starter switch, take it with the settings for the exterior rear view mirrors and the seat position. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch or the SmartKey with access to lose control of the vehicle. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel*" ( page 253). 40 Warning! malfunction and indicator lamps) on ignition ( page 34). Unsupervised use of vehicle...
... starter switch, take it with the settings for the exterior rear view mirrors and the seat position. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch or the SmartKey with access to lose control of the vehicle. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel*" ( page 253). 40 Warning! malfunction and indicator lamps) on ignition ( page 34). Unsupervised use of vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button 3 Adjustment button 42 For more information, see "Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out automatically" ( page 188). ! Press button 1 for the steering wheel and the seat position. For information on how to the desired setting. At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically. Getting started Adjusting The buttons are located on ignition ( page 34). Switch on the driver's door.
... 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button 3 Adjustment button 42 For more information, see "Folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out automatically" ( page 188). ! Press button 1 for the steering wheel and the seat position. For information on how to the desired setting. At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically. Getting started Adjusting The buttons are located on ignition ( page 34). Switch on the driver's door.
Owner's Manual
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... windshield wipers Switch on wetness of windshield. Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. The switch should not be damaged as the wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on wetness of the steering column. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. 52 Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started Driving Windshield wipers...
... windshield wipers Switch on wetness of windshield. Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. The switch should not be damaged as the wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on wetness of the steering column. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. 52 Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started Driving Windshield wipers...
Owner's Manual
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... the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS is about to steer the vehicle. Safety and Security Driving safety systems The - Emergency brake maneuver Keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation. If you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as a reminder to take extra care while driving. The ABS will prevent the wheels from excessive speed...
... the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS is about to steer the vehicle. Safety and Security Driving safety systems The - Emergency brake maneuver Keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation. If you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as a reminder to take extra care while driving. The ABS will prevent the wheels from excessive speed...
Owner's Manual
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... head restraint in direction of the seat after turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( page 35) twice. Warning! Press switch down in such a way that it is as close to best support your spine. The rear power head restraint will fold upright. The seat backrest cushion height and curvature can...
... head restraint in direction of the seat after turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( page 35) twice. Warning! Press switch down in such a way that it is as close to best support your spine. The rear power head restraint will fold upright. The seat backrest cushion height and curvature can...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages ( page 347). Should the vehicle's system record any conditions while driving, the number of messages will be displayed in the order in which the malfunctions have occurred causing status messages to maintain the vehicle's operating safety by having all required maintenance and safety checks performed on conditions or...
... the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages ( page 347). Should the vehicle's system record any conditions while driving, the number of messages will be displayed in the order in which the malfunctions have occurred causing status messages to maintain the vehicle's operating safety by having all required maintenance and safety checks performed on conditions or...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 Rear window defroster 3 Display 4 Residual engine heat utilization (REST) 5 Automatic climate control on the selected interior temperature and the current outside temperature. Warning! 6 Air distribution, right 7 AC cooling on the set temperature). Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the air vents. You can be very hot or very cold (depending on /off Automatic climate control panel The automatic climate control is operational whenever the engine is running. Controls...
... 2 Rear window defroster 3 Display 4 Residual engine heat utilization (REST) 5 Automatic climate control on the selected interior temperature and the current outside temperature. Warning! 6 Air distribution, right 7 AC cooling on the set temperature). Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the air vents. You can be very hot or very cold (depending on /off Automatic climate control panel The automatic climate control is operational whenever the engine is running. Controls...
Owner's Manual
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... the outside temperature. Controls in a tunnel. If you keep battery drain to 17 minutes of power. G i Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of operation depending on . The activated charcoal filter should be switched off the defroster as soon as the rear window is selected or if the outside air increases beyond a predetermined level, for example in detail Automatic climate control Warning!
... the outside temperature. Controls in a tunnel. If you keep battery drain to 17 minutes of power. G i Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of operation depending on . The activated charcoal filter should be switched off the defroster as soon as the rear window is selected or if the outside air increases beyond a predetermined level, for example in detail Automatic climate control Warning!
Owner's Manual
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... released it to an unlocked vehicle. Warning! G with the express-close the window, the automatic reversal function will not operate. Controls in the climate control panel ( page 194). 1 Left front window 2 Right front window 3 Right rear window 4 Left rear window 5 Rear window override switch ( page 78) 207 The closing of the door windows can close the windows using the air recirculation button , or the charcoal filter button e in detail Power windows Power windows Opening and closing feature...
... released it to an unlocked vehicle. Warning! G with the express-close the window, the automatic reversal function will not operate. Controls in the climate control panel ( page 194). 1 Left front window 2 Right front window 3 Right rear window 4 Left rear window 5 Rear window override switch ( page 78) 207 The closing of the door windows can close the windows using the air recirculation button , or the charcoal filter button e in detail Power windows Power windows Opening and closing feature...
Owner's Manual
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... detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, the tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur ( page 386). i You can be operated until you , and lock the vehicle. The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes completely. ! Controls in the vehicle...
... detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, the tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur ( page 386). i You can be operated until you , and lock the vehicle. The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes completely. ! Controls in the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... inadvertent vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. 275 Parking Warning! Do not place full load on the brakes by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When driving down the brakes faster. ! G Do not park this procedure only when the road is not covered by shifting into contact with the ESP switched off...
... inadvertent vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. 275 Parking Warning! Do not place full load on the brakes by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When driving down the brakes faster. ! G Do not park this procedure only when the road is not covered by shifting into contact with the ESP switched off...
Owner's Manual
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..., automatic transmission 180 Accessory weight 322 Accident In case of 54 Activating Air conditioner (cooling) 203 Air conditioning 202 Air recirculation mode 199 Anti-theft alarm system 87 Central locking (control system) 168 Charcoal filter 200 Distance warning function* 226 Distronic* 222 Easy-entry/exit feature 170 ESP 84 Exterior lamps 132 Exterior rear view mirror parking position 187 Front and rear fog lamp 132, 134 Hazard warning flasher 136 Headlamps 50 High beams 135 Ignition...
..., automatic transmission 180 Accessory weight 322 Accident In case of 54 Activating Air conditioner (cooling) 203 Air conditioning 202 Air recirculation mode 199 Anti-theft alarm system 87 Central locking (control system) 168 Charcoal filter 200 Distance warning function* 226 Distronic* 222 Easy-entry/exit feature 170 ESP 84 Exterior lamps 132 Exterior rear view mirror parking position 187 Front and rear fog lamp 132, 134 Hazard warning flasher 136 Headlamps 50 High beams 135 Ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... Interior lighting control 137 Locking the vehicle 384 Opening the power tilt/sliding sunroof 386 Power tilt/sliding sunroof 386 Unlocking the driver's door 383 Manual shift program S 55 AMG Activating 183 Automatic transmission 183 Deactivating 185 Massage function 123 MAXCOOL Maximum cooling 198 Maximum inflation pressure 323 Maximum load rating 323 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 323 Mechanical key 383 Memory function 128, 440 Recalling positions from memory 129 Storing exterior rear...
... Interior lighting control 137 Locking the vehicle 384 Opening the power tilt/sliding sunroof 386 Power tilt/sliding sunroof 386 Unlocking the driver's door 383 Manual shift program S 55 AMG Activating 183 Automatic transmission 183 Deactivating 185 Massage function 123 MAXCOOL Maximum cooling 198 Maximum inflation pressure 323 Maximum load rating 323 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 323 Mechanical key 383 Memory function 128, 440 Recalling positions from memory 129 Storing exterior rear...
Owner's Manual
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Index Remote controls Integrated 266 Remote door unlock With Tele Aid 262 Removing Vehicle battery 404 Wheel 401 Wiper blades 396 Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 394 Battery (SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*) 388 Brake fluid 431 Brake lamp bulbs 394 Bulbs 389 Front lamp bulbs 392 License plate lamp bulbs 395 Parking lamp bulbs 394 Rear fog lamp bulbs 394, 395 Rear lamp bulbs 390, 394 Rear turn signal bulbs 394 Side marker lamp bulbs 394 Standing lamp bulbs 394 Wiper blades 396 Reporting Safety defects...
Index Remote controls Integrated 266 Remote door unlock With Tele Aid 262 Removing Vehicle battery 404 Wheel 401 Wiper blades 396 Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 394 Battery (SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*) 388 Brake fluid 431 Brake lamp bulbs 394 Bulbs 389 Front lamp bulbs 392 License plate lamp bulbs 395 Parking lamp bulbs 394 Rear fog lamp bulbs 394, 395 Rear lamp bulbs 390, 394 Rear turn signal bulbs 394 Side marker lamp bulbs 394 Standing lamp bulbs 394 Wiper blades 396 Reporting Safety defects...