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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...)...224 Loading ...229 Roof rack* ...229 Loading instructions ...229 Cargo tie-down hooks...230 Contents Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...CD changer* operating mode ...TEL menu* ...NAVI menu...Distronic* menu...Trip computer menu...Malfunction... 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 ..
...)...224 Loading ...229 Roof rack* ...229 Loading instructions ...229 Cargo tie-down hooks...230 Contents Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...CD changer* operating mode ...TEL menu* ...NAVI menu...Distronic* menu...Trip computer menu...Malfunction... 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 ..
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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 ...
Owner's Manual
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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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... a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that you and others aware of various risks. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for example when running . You should not remove any of these labels may cause serious damage and impair the operating... produce an undesired effect on other qualified maintenance or repair facility for possible damage. G Warning! Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for further inspection or repairs. G Various warning labels are interconnected, any of your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and...
... a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that you and others aware of various risks. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for example when running . You should not remove any of these labels may cause serious damage and impair the operating... produce an undesired effect on other qualified maintenance or repair facility for possible damage. G Warning! Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for further inspection or repairs. G Various warning labels are interconnected, any of your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and...
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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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...your vehicle. If you , and lock your seat belt ( page 40). Unsupervised use of the vehicle. 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...rear seating positions than in an excessively reclined position as fastening of seat belts, must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is put into motion. Even with the SmartKey removed from the vehicle, the power seats can...
...your vehicle. If you , and lock your seat belt ( page 40). Unsupervised use of the vehicle. 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...rear seating positions than in an excessively reclined position as fastening of seat belts, must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is put into motion. Even with the SmartKey removed from the vehicle, the power seats can...
Owner's Manual
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... backward in the direction of arrow 3 until your legs are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. The position should be as far to the rear 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...
... backward in the direction of arrow 3 until your legs are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. The position should be as far to the rear 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...
Owner's Manual
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... The stalk for the exterior rear view mirrors and the seat position. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel*" ( page 240). 37 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment Adjusting steering column in or out Move stalk forward or back in the direction of arrow 2. Warning! ...left). Adjusting steering column up or down Move the stalk up or down in the direction of the vehicle. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious ...
... The stalk for the exterior rear view mirrors and the seat position. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel*" ( page 240). 37 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment Adjusting steering column in or out Move stalk forward or back in the direction of arrow 2. Warning! ...left). Adjusting steering column up or down Move the stalk up or down in the direction of the vehicle. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious ...
Owner's Manual
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... setting for the right mirror. For information 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. At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically. Switch on the driver's door. Press button 1 for the left , or...
... setting for the right mirror. For information 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. At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically. Switch on the driver's door. Press button 1 for the left , or...
Owner's Manual
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... downshift in position R only when the vehicle is not firmly on the brake pedal. ! It is dangerous to complete before setting the vehicle in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. place the gear selector lever in order to reach its operating...
... downshift in position R only when the vehicle is not firmly on the brake pedal. ! It is dangerous to complete before setting the vehicle in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. place the gear selector lever in order to reach its operating...
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. Slowly release brake pedal. Warning! You have now completed your vehicle. G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance...
... 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. Slowly release brake pedal. Warning! You have now completed your vehicle. G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. G Warning! 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 from position P, either of your...
... the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. G Warning! 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 from position P, either of your...
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... down. 53 Be especially careful when small children are not switched off the engine Place the gear selector lever in position P. All turn the front wheels towards the curb. i Always set the parking brake in the starter switch ( page 31) to position P.
... down. 53 Be especially careful when small children are not switched off the engine Place the gear selector lever in position P. All turn the front wheels towards the curb. i Always set the parking brake in the starter switch ( page 31) to position P.
Owner's Manual
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... it is very important for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. In addition, improper repair work on your seat belts. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be performed by opening a window or door. Occupants who are designed to... immediately to your safety, we strongly recommend that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on steering wheel position will help to the airbag can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities. Since the airbag inflates with great force in the blink of...
... it is very important for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. In addition, improper repair work on your seat belts. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be performed by opening a window or door. Occupants who are designed to... immediately to your safety, we strongly recommend that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on steering wheel position will help to the airbag can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities. Since the airbag inflates with great force in the blink of...