Owner's Manual
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... ...34 Automatic climate control panel, front...36 Overhead control panel ...37 Driver's door control panel ...38 Rear door control panel...39 Storage compartments...40 Rear passenger compartment ...42 Safety and Security ...Occupant safety ...Air bags ...Occupant Classification System ...Seat belts ...Luxury active head restraints (S 600 only) ...Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®) ...Children in the vehicle ...Override switch for rear passenger compartment...Panic alarm ...Activating...Deactivating...Driving safety systems ...ABS...Adaptive Brake ...Adaptive Brake Lights (S 600...
... ...34 Automatic climate control panel, front...36 Overhead control panel ...37 Driver's door control panel ...38 Rear door control panel...39 Storage compartments...40 Rear passenger compartment ...42 Safety and Security ...Occupant safety ...Air bags ...Occupant Classification System ...Seat belts ...Luxury active head restraints (S 600 only) ...Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®) ...Children in the vehicle ...Override switch for rear passenger compartment...Panic alarm ...Activating...Deactivating...Driving safety systems ...ABS...Adaptive Brake ...Adaptive Brake Lights (S 600...
Owner's Manual
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... button ...Bluetooth settings...Reset...COMAND vehicle menu ...Setting night security illumination Locator lighting on/off...Exterior mirror convenience settings ...Automatic locking on/off ...Switching on /off ... 209 209 210 211 212 213 213 213 213 215 216 216 217 219 220 220 221 222 223 Activating easy-entry/exit feature Setting interior ambient lighting .. Setting interior lighting delayed switch-off ...Extending or retracting rear window sunshade ...Trunk opening-height...
... button ...Bluetooth settings...Reset...COMAND vehicle menu ...Setting night security illumination Locator lighting on/off...Exterior mirror convenience settings ...Automatic locking on/off ...Switching on /off ... 209 209 210 211 212 213 213 213 213 215 216 216 217 219 220 220 221 222 223 Activating easy-entry/exit feature Setting interior ambient lighting .. Setting interior lighting delayed switch-off ...Extending or retracting rear window sunshade ...Trunk opening-height...
Owner's Manual
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... belts ...Seat belt height adjustment...Lighting...Exterior lamp switch...Combination switch ...Corner-illuminating lamps ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting...Courtesy lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lamp ...Windshield wipers...Switching on/off the engine ...Releasing seat belts...Automatic transmission...Gear selector lever...Shifting procedure ...Automatic transmission positions Gear ranges ...Driving tips...Automatic shift program ...Steering wheel gearshift control .. Contents Starter switch positions ...SmartKey ...SmartKey with windshield washer fluid...Power windows...
... belts ...Seat belt height adjustment...Lighting...Exterior lamp switch...Combination switch ...Corner-illuminating lamps ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting...Courtesy lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lamp ...Windshield wipers...Switching on/off the engine ...Releasing seat belts...Automatic transmission...Gear selector lever...Shifting procedure ...Automatic transmission positions Gear ranges ...Driving tips...Automatic shift program ...Steering wheel gearshift control .. Contents Starter switch positions ...SmartKey ...SmartKey with windshield washer fluid...Power windows...
Owner's Manual
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...;) switch Parktronic*/Park Assist* deactivation switch Swivel COMAND display COMAND/instrument cluster illumination 9 COMAND display a Overhead control panel b Automatic climate control Center console, upper part Page 53 401, 403 73 408, 408 81 378 79 37 424 32 Item c Glove box lock d Cover of compartment with CD changer PCMCIA card slot e Center console, lower part f Starter switch KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button g Steering wheel adjustment Heated steering wheel* h Headlamp washer button j Parking brake k Hood lock release l Door control panel m Night View Assist* n Exterior lamp switch...
...;) switch Parktronic*/Park Assist* deactivation switch Swivel COMAND display COMAND/instrument cluster illumination 9 COMAND display a Overhead control panel b Automatic climate control Center console, upper part Page 53 401, 403 73 408, 408 81 378 79 37 424 32 Item c Glove box lock d Cover of compartment with CD changer PCMCIA card slot e Center console, lower part f Starter switch KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button g Steering wheel adjustment Heated steering wheel* h Headlamp washer button j Parking brake k Hood lock release l Door control panel m Night View Assist* n Exterior lamp switch...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Driver's door control panel Item 1 Inside door handle 2 Central unlocking switch 3 Central locking switch 4 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel settings) 5 Selector button for front passenger seat 6 Seat heating Seat ventilation* 7 Seat adjustment Page 312 312 312 336 Item 8 Exterior rear view mirrors adjustment Mirror folding function 9 Switches for opening/ closing side windows Switches for opening/ closing rear door window sunshades* a Remote trunk opening/closing* switch b Override switch for rear passenger compartment Page 332 333 353 355...
At a glance Driver's door control panel Item 1 Inside door handle 2 Central unlocking switch 3 Central locking switch 4 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel settings) 5 Selector button for front passenger seat 6 Seat heating Seat ventilation* 7 Seat adjustment Page 312 312 312 336 Item 8 Exterior rear view mirrors adjustment Mirror folding function 9 Switches for opening/ closing side windows Switches for opening/ closing rear door window sunshades* a Remote trunk opening/closing* switch b Override switch for rear passenger compartment Page 332 333 353 355...
Owner's Manual
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... sun visor d Ashtray Cigarette lighter e Eyeglasses compartment in overhead control panel f Parcel net in front passenger footwell Page 451 455 456 457 449 449 611 Item h Front center armrest with storage compartments j Cup holder in the rear center armrest Cup holder under the rear center storage compartment* k Rear center armrest with storage compartment l Rear storage box m Cup holder in the front center console n Driver's seat storage...
... sun visor d Ashtray Cigarette lighter e Eyeglasses compartment in overhead control panel f Parcel net in front passenger footwell Page 451 455 456 457 449 449 611 Item h Front center armrest with storage compartments j Cup holder in the rear center armrest Cup holder under the rear center storage compartment* k Rear center armrest with storage compartment l Rear storage box m Cup holder in the front center console n Driver's seat storage...
Owner's Manual
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... provide their seat belts. A properly fastened seat belt is deployed must also be replaced. Safety guidelines for the size and weight of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will they provide their anchoring points must be checked. The driver and passenger will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for air bags to the extent possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It...
... provide their seat belts. A properly fastened seat belt is deployed must also be replaced. Safety guidelines for the size and weight of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will they provide their anchoring points must be checked. The driver and passenger will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for air bags to the extent possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It...
Owner's Manual
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..., improper repair work on or near SRS components and wiring. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. These instructions are available from the coat hooks or handles over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of any kind may interfere with an SRS by qualified technicians. Warning! These...
..., improper repair work on or near SRS components and wiring. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. These instructions are available from the coat hooks or handles over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of any kind may interfere with an SRS by qualified technicians. Warning! These...
Owner's Manual
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... ability to light brake pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal. Keep firm and steady pressure on the ignition ( page 315). This allows you switch on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation. spond even to steer your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to lock up, a slight...
... ability to light brake pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal. Keep firm and steady pressure on the ignition ( page 315). This allows you switch on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation. spond even to steer your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to lock up, a slight...
Owner's Manual
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... area is indicated by opening a door. The current setting is active. 220 Control systems COMAND vehicle menu In this function to set whether and how long you can program the following vehicle functions: Function Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off Locator Lighting Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings Automatic Locking Easy Entry/Exit Feature Interior Ambient Light Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-off Rear Window Sunshade Trunk Opening-height Restriction Tow-away Alarm Page 220 221 222 223...
... area is indicated by opening a door. The current setting is active. 220 Control systems COMAND vehicle menu In this function to set whether and how long you can program the following vehicle functions: Function Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off Locator Lighting Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings Automatic Locking Easy Entry/Exit Feature Interior Ambient Light Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-off Rear Window Sunshade Trunk Opening-height Restriction Tow-away Alarm Page 220 221 222 223...
Owner's Manual
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... windshield is on the windshield. Controls in an automatic car wash, clean the windshield with SmartKey removed from starter switch or turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop the vehicle in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with windshield washer fluid ! Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on again. Turn the windshield wipers on a dry windshield...
... windshield is on the windshield. Controls in an automatic car wash, clean the windshield with SmartKey removed from starter switch or turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop the vehicle in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with windshield washer fluid ! Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on again. Turn the windshield wipers on a dry windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... brake warning 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. i Wait for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that extended starting procedure ( page 359). i Shifting from another source may be used. Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from gear position P to position R, N, or D is only possible with KEYLESS-GO. Shift automatic transmission to complete before setting the vehicle...
... brake warning 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. i Wait for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that extended starting procedure ( page 359). i Shifting from another source may be used. Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from gear position P to position R, N, or D is only possible with KEYLESS-GO. Shift automatic transmission to complete before setting the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... will shift to park position P. Keep in the desired position while driving off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start /stop button and open the driver's door, the automatic transmission will 370 Have the vehicle checked as soon as a brake when the vehicle is removed from the starter switch, the automatic transmission will the automatic transmission automatically shift to serve as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Current automatic transmission position ! If the automatic transmission position...
... will shift to park position P. Keep in the desired position while driving off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start /stop button and open the driver's door, the automatic transmission will 370 Have the vehicle checked as soon as a brake when the vehicle is removed from the starter switch, the automatic transmission will the automatic transmission automatically shift to serve as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Current automatic transmission position ! If the automatic transmission position...
Owner's Manual
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... in addition to shifting to park position P and lock the wheels, preventing the vehicle from being pulled through a car wash. ë Neutral No power is pulled through a car wash) do not turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Always set the electric parking brake in neutral position N (for any other reason in neutral position N can result in danger of your vehicle from the starter switch or, when using KEYLESS-GO* do...
... in addition to shifting to park position P and lock the wheels, preventing the vehicle from being pulled through a car wash. ë Neutral No power is pulled through a car wash) do not turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Always set the electric parking brake in neutral position N (for any other reason in neutral position N can result in danger of your vehicle from the starter switch or, when using KEYLESS-GO* do...
Owner's Manual
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... responsibility during parking and other ultrasonic signals (e.g. You could otherwise injure them. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road curbs). Make sure no persons or animals are maneuvering. The Parktronic system deactivates at times of your vehicle with the electric parking brake and switch off when you switch on again. At lower speeds the Parktronic system turns on the ignition, release the electric parking brake or start the engine and engage gear D, R or N. 1 Sensors in which...
... responsibility during parking and other ultrasonic signals (e.g. You could otherwise injure them. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road curbs). Make sure no persons or animals are maneuvering. The Parktronic system deactivates at times of your vehicle with the electric parking brake and switch off when you switch on again. At lower speeds the Parktronic system turns on the ignition, release the electric parking brake or start the engine and engage gear D, R or N. 1 Sensors in which...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine's braking power. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Shift the automatic transmission to the drivetrain which is clear of time, e.g. When parked on slippery road surfaces. This helps prevent overheating of the vehicle can come into a lower gear to spin for some time, rather than recommended brake fluid is substantially impaired. on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and...
... the engine's braking power. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Shift the automatic transmission to the drivetrain which is clear of time, e.g. When parked on slippery road surfaces. This helps prevent overheating of the vehicle can come into a lower gear to spin for some time, rather than recommended brake fluid is substantially impaired. on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, passengers and cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue load. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The GVW comprises the weight of Transportation. Air pressure is the maximum permissible axle weight. Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for air pressure. Air pressure The amount of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional optional equipment, but without passengers and cargo. Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle...
... the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, passengers and cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue load. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The GVW comprises the weight of Transportation. Air pressure is the maximum permissible axle weight. Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for air pressure. Air pressure The amount of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional optional equipment, but without passengers and cargo. Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... Automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situations. Accessory weight ( page 526) Adaptive Brake Brake system that is issued to alert you to a decrease in pressure in response to prevailing driving conditions. Tire inflation pressure inquiries are made using the ->Instrument cluster control system. Technical terms ABC (Active Body Control) Active, computer-controlled system that the vehicle can continue to be steered. A warning...
... Automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situations. Accessory weight ( page 526) Adaptive Brake Brake system that is issued to alert you to a decrease in pressure in response to prevailing driving conditions. Tire inflation pressure inquiries are made using the ->Instrument cluster control system. Technical terms ABC (Active Body Control) Active, computer-controlled system that the vehicle can continue to be steered. A warning...
Owner's Manual
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... 68 Remote control 304 Restoring to factory setting 306 Selective setting 305 Starting the engine 359 Switching on ignition with 315 Turning off engine 366 Unlock button 304 Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 306 Battery check lamp 306, 310 Closing, Trunk 440 Factory setting 309 Global locking and unlocking 309 Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO* 308 Lock button 306 Locking and unlocking 306 Locking using the lock button on door...
... 68 Remote control 304 Restoring to factory setting 306 Selective setting 305 Starting the engine 359 Switching on ignition with 315 Turning off engine 366 Unlock button 304 Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 306 Battery check lamp 306, 310 Closing, Trunk 440 Factory setting 309 Global locking and unlocking 309 Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO* 308 Lock button 306 Locking and unlocking 306 Locking using the lock button on door...
Owner's Manual
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... Displays 387 SRS 57, 677 Indicator lamp 552 Messages in display 605 Standing water, Driving through 485 Starter battery 636 Starter switch 315 Positions 315 Starting difficulties, Engine 360 Starting, Engine 359 Steering column 330 Steering wheel Adjustment 330 Cleaning 542 Easy entry/exit feature 328 Heated steering wheel* 331 Power steering fluid 661 Steering wheel gearshift control Automatic transmission 375 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 469 Storage compartments 448 Cup holder 452 Front armrest 448 Parcel net 449...
... Displays 387 SRS 57, 677 Indicator lamp 552 Messages in display 605 Standing water, Driving through 485 Starter battery 636 Starter switch 315 Positions 315 Starting difficulties, Engine 360 Starting, Engine 359 Steering column 330 Steering wheel Adjustment 330 Cleaning 542 Easy entry/exit feature 328 Heated steering wheel* 331 Power steering fluid 661 Steering wheel gearshift control Automatic transmission 375 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 469 Storage compartments 448 Cup holder 452 Front armrest 448 Parcel net 449...
