Owner's Manual
Page 6
......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
Page 7
... 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
Page 27
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
Page 44
Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Starting with at least one window fully open. Warning! If you must drive under these conditions, drive with the SmartKey Make sure the gear selector ... use the "touch-start" function. You can cause unconsciousness and lead to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). i Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with the SmartKey" ( page 53). 43 Depress the brake pedal. Turn the SmartKey to your health.
Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Starting with at least one window fully open. Warning! If you must drive under these conditions, drive with the SmartKey Make sure the gear selector ... use the "touch-start" function. You can cause unconsciousness and lead to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). i Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with the SmartKey" ( page 53). 43 Depress the brake pedal. Turn the SmartKey to your health.
Owner's Manual
Page 47
... pedal. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of the vehicle and hit someone or something. In order to avoid damaging the transmission, wait for the gear selection process to release the parking brake. This could result in motion. After a cold start, the automatic... transmission shifts at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. 46 place the gear selector lever in motion, the automatic central locking ...
... pedal. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of the vehicle and hit someone or something. In order to avoid damaging the transmission, wait for the gear selection process to release the parking brake. This could result in motion. After a cold start, the automatic... transmission shifts at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. 46 place the gear selector lever in motion, the automatic central locking ...
Owner's Manual
Page 88
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
Page 146
... see the message: Ending a call Press button t. The control system reads the phone book which is ready to accept a call, press button t. 145 The call transmission depends on the number of the call positioned above the number. In the display you see the standby message. Dialing a number from the phone book...
... see the message: Ending a call Press button t. The control system reads the phone book which is ready to accept a call, press button t. 145 The call transmission depends on the number of the call positioned above the number. In the display you see the standby message. Dialing a number from the phone book...
Owner's Manual
Page 165
...This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more information on the brake pedal. Warning! If the operating conditions change, the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by : limiting the gear range changing gears manually 164 When ...the vehicle and hit someone or something. These shift point adjustments are performed based on : the gear selector lever position D with an automatic transmission, see the "Getting started" section ( page 43). If your right foot is in the tachometer display ( page 22). You could ...
...This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more information on the brake pedal. Warning! If the operating conditions change, the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by : limiting the gear range changing gears manually 164 When ...the vehicle and hit someone or something. These shift point adjustments are performed based on : the gear selector lever position D with an automatic transmission, see the "Getting started" section ( page 43). If your right foot is in the tachometer display ( page 22). You could ...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
...the gear selector lever in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. The transmission will not shift to the right in order to 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 ... current gear to the left in the D- Upshifting Briefly press the gear selector lever to a lower gear if the engine's max. The transmission will not prevent this type of loss of control. 165 This will shift from the current gear range directly to the next higher gear as...
...the gear selector lever in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. The transmission will not shift to the right in order to 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 ... current gear to the left in the D- Upshifting Briefly press the gear selector lever to a lower gear if the engine's max. The transmission will not prevent this type of loss of control. 165 This will shift from the current gear range directly to the next higher gear as...
Owner's Manual
Page 167
... the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission). é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only. æ The transmission operates in first gear only. For maximum use of engine's braking effect on steep downgrades... regions under extreme operating conditions î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only (applies only to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission). ç The transmission shifts through second gear only. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in ...
... the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission). é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only. æ The transmission operates in first gear only. For maximum use of engine's braking effect on steep downgrades... regions under extreme operating conditions î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only (applies only to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission). ç The transmission shifts through second gear only. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 168
...vehicle is in position P only when vehicle is transmitted from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. on icy roads. ê... Drive The transmission shifts automatically. Place gear selector lever in danger of skidding, e.g. Effect The SmartKey can be removed from the engine to the transmission, never engage N while driving. All forward gears are released, the vehicle...
...vehicle is in position P only when vehicle is transmitted from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. on icy roads. ê... Drive The transmission shifts automatically. Place gear selector lever in danger of skidding, e.g. Effect The SmartKey can be removed from the engine to the transmission, never engage N while driving. All forward gears are released, the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 169
... or with the hot exhaust system, as grass, hay or leaves can result in transmission damage that is not intended to an unlocked vehicle. When parked on the steering wheel or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 168 Do not place full load on slippery road surfaces. Always set... the parking brake in detail Automatic transmission ! G Warning! Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible ...
... or with the hot exhaust system, as grass, hay or leaves can result in transmission damage that is not intended to an unlocked vehicle. When parked on the steering wheel or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 168 Do not place full load on slippery road surfaces. Always set... the parking brake in detail Automatic transmission ! G Warning! Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible ...
Owner's Manual
Page 170
... steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left side of control. Warning! When driving in the manual program mode ( page 171), the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear ( page 172). 1 Left button: downshift 2 Right button: upshift G i You cannot ...steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is limited when you are not driving in the manual program mode ( page 171), the transmission will shift from the current gear to obtain braking action. When driving in the manual program mode ( page 166). Upshifting Press button 2 on...
... steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left side of control. Warning! When driving in the manual program mode ( page 171), the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear ( page 172). 1 Left button: downshift 2 Right button: upshift G i You cannot ...steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is limited when you are not driving in the manual program mode ( page 171), the transmission will shift from the current gear to obtain braking action. When driving in the manual program mode ( page 166). Upshifting Press button 2 on...
Owner's Manual
Page 171
...of driving characteristics for gear selector lever position R changes depending on the program mode selected (S or C). The power transmission ratio for which you want maximum acceleration. The transmission shifts into a lower gear. This could result in a change the program mode when the gear selector lever is... throttle is applied or gear range 1 is selected. Press the accelerator past the point of position P. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Program mode selector switch The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the desired shift program appears in the...
...of driving characteristics for gear selector lever position R changes depending on the program mode selected (S or C). The power transmission ratio for which you want maximum acceleration. The transmission shifts into a lower gear. This could result in a change the program mode when the gear selector lever is... throttle is applied or gear range 1 is selected. Press the accelerator past the point of position P. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Program mode selector switch The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the desired shift program appears in the...
Owner's Manual
Page 172
... steering wheel ( page 168) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The program mode switches to warm up under low load use. You can change the gears manually on the engine until the M for an extended period when driving off . Controls in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program S 55 AMG In the...
... steering wheel ( page 168) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The program mode switches to warm up under low load use. You can change the gears manually on the engine until the M for an extended period when driving off . Controls in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program S 55 AMG In the...
Owner's Manual
Page 173
... right in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Press the accelerator past the point of control. 172 When you brake or stop, the transmission shifts down to a gear from which you can also be used for maximum acceleration when driving in the manual program mode. This could result ...in the D+ direction ( page 165). direction ( page 165). or Press button 1 on the right side of the steering wheel ( page 168). The transmission shifts to the next lower gear. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of resistance. Shift up once the desired speed has...
... right in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Press the accelerator past the point of control. 172 When you brake or stop, the transmission shifts down to a gear from which you can also be used for maximum acceleration when driving in the manual program mode. This could result ...in the D+ direction ( page 165). direction ( page 165). or Press button 1 on the right side of the steering wheel ( page 168). The transmission shifts to the next lower gear. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of resistance. Shift up once the desired speed has...
Owner's Manual
Page 174
...gear and reverse gear can be activated. Move gear selector lever to P. Have the transmission checked at least ten seconds before restarting. or Restart the engine. Wait at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Move gear selector lever to position D (for automatic... shift program appears in the tachometer display. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Deactivating manual shift program Press the program mode selector ...
...gear and reverse gear can be activated. Move gear selector lever to P. Have the transmission checked at least ten seconds before restarting. or Restart the engine. Wait at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Move gear selector lever to position D (for automatic... shift program appears in the tachometer display. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Deactivating manual shift program Press the program mode selector ...
Owner's Manual
Page 206
... your foot from returning to preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the transmission will resume the last set . Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from the accelerator pedal. 205 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed Lift...
... your foot from returning to preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the transmission will resume the last set . Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from the accelerator pedal. 205 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed Lift...
Owner's Manual
Page 213
... in the direction of arrow 4 ( page 210). Remove your foot from returning to the last stored speed. i When you and others. Setting to decelerate, the transmission will automatically downshift if the rate of deceleration is too low. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from the accelerator pedal. 212
... in the direction of arrow 4 ( page 210). Remove your foot from returning to the last stored speed. i When you and others. Setting to decelerate, the transmission will automatically downshift if the rate of deceleration is too low. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from the accelerator pedal. 212
Owner's Manual
Page 255
... hand-held remote control transmitter 6 every two seconds until the frequency signal has been learned. gate operators are having difficulties programming a gate operator (regardless of transmission which may require you live ) by pressing the programmed integrated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Gate operator/Canadian programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals...
... hand-held remote control transmitter 6 every two seconds until the frequency signal has been learned. gate operators are having difficulties programming a gate operator (regardless of transmission which may require you live ) by pressing the programmed integrated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Gate operator/Canadian programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals...