Owner's Manual
Page 3
...your vehicle where it to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual carefully, then return it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to help assure your driving... pleasure, and also the safety of you and your reference. Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your Mercedes-Benz. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Please follow the recommendations contained in our company name. They are...
...your vehicle where it to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual carefully, then return it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to help assure your driving... pleasure, and also the safety of you and your reference. Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your Mercedes-Benz. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Please follow the recommendations contained in our company name. They are...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
... 348 348 350 350 350 351 351 352 352 352 353 353 355 355 356 Driving and parking ...Starting the engine ...Driving off ...Turn signals...Problems while driving ...Parking...Turning off the engine ...Releasing seat belts...Automatic transmission...Gear selector lever...Shifting procedure ...Automatic transmission positions Gear ranges ...Driving tips...Automatic shift...
... 348 348 350 350 350 351 351 352 352 352 353 353 355 355 356 Driving and parking ...Starting the engine ...Driving off ...Turn signals...Problems while driving ...Parking...Turning off the engine ...Releasing seat belts...Automatic transmission...Gear selector lever...Shifting procedure ...Automatic transmission positions Gear ranges ...Driving tips...Automatic shift...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... climate control system in automatic mode ...Setting temperature...Adjusting air volume ...Front defroster...Rear window defroster ...Maximum cooling MAXCOOL (USA only) ...Air recirculation mode...Residual engine heat and ventilation ... 380 380 385 401 403 405 409 413 420 424 428 428 429 429 429 430 430 431 433 Front passenger compartment...
... climate control system in automatic mode ...Setting temperature...Adjusting air volume ...Front defroster...Rear window defroster ...Maximum cooling MAXCOOL (USA only) ...Air recirculation mode...Residual engine heat and ventilation ... 380 380 385 401 403 405 409 413 420 424 428 428 429 429 429 430 430 431 433 Front passenger compartment...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
... 481 482 483 483 484 484 485 486 486 486 487 488 488 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 level ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines...
... 481 482 483 483 484 484 485 486 486 486 487 488 488 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 level ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
... starter battery ...638 Jump starting...639 Towing the vehicle...642 Installing towing eye bolt ...644 Fuses...645 Aids for replacing fuses ...646 Fuse boxes in engine compartment ...646 Fuse boxes in an emergency.. Contents Practical hints ...What to do if ...?...Lamps in instrument cluster ...Air bag off indicator lamp...Vehicle status... the multifunction display...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit ...Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, Minispare wheel ...Unlocking/locking in passenger compartment ...647 Emergency engine shut-down...648 617
... starter battery ...638 Jump starting...639 Towing the vehicle...642 Installing towing eye bolt ...644 Fuses...645 Aids for replacing fuses ...646 Fuse boxes in engine compartment ...646 Fuse boxes in an emergency.. Contents Practical hints ...What to do if ...?...Lamps in instrument cluster ...Air bag off indicator lamp...Vehicle status... the multifunction display...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit ...Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, Minispare wheel ...Unlocking/locking in passenger compartment ...647 Emergency engine shut-down...648 617
Owner's Manual
Page 13
...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...S 550 ...S 600 ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Electrical system...Main dimensions and weights...Main dimensions ...651 651 652 653 653 653 654 655 656 657 658 659 660 660 660 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Coolants...Windshield and headlamp washer...
...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...S 550 ...S 600 ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Electrical system...Main dimensions and weights...Main dimensions ...651 651 652 653 653 653 654 655 656 657 658 659 660 660 660 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Coolants...Windshield and headlamp washer...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
...Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes...Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes...Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes...Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with the vehicle to make it available to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes... your Mercedes, please...Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory...
...Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes...Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes...Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes...Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with the vehicle to make it available to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes... your Mercedes, please...Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
...for example when running . Removal of any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to your vehicle. You should turn off the engine while driving. Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any of certain risks which is running over an obstacle, road debris ...impact on the vehicle could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could also have it towed to make you are attached to do so by information...
...for example when running . Removal of any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to your vehicle. You should turn off the engine while driving. Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any of certain risks which is running over an obstacle, road debris ...impact on the vehicle could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could also have it towed to make you are attached to do so by information...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... Item 6 Exterior rear view mirror Parking position 7 Towing eye bolt General information 8 Rims and tires Checking tire inflation pressure Minispare wheel Flat tire 9 Hood, opening Engine oil Coolant Page 334 335 644 642 655 511 613 629 492 494 497 Item a Headlamp cleaning system b Front lamps c Windshield wipers Wiper blades, replacing...
... Item 6 Exterior rear view mirror Parking position 7 Towing eye bolt General information 8 Rims and tires Checking tire inflation pressure Minispare wheel Flat tire 9 Hood, opening Engine oil Coolant Page 334 335 644 642 655 511 613 629 492 494 497 Item a Headlamp cleaning system b Front lamps c Windshield wipers Wiper blades, replacing...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
... belt telltale H Combination low tire pressure*/TPMS malfunction telltale* L K Left/right turn signal indicator lamps Page 545 Item 6 Gear position/range indicator 7 Tachometer with: ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp 8 Selected program mode indicator 9 Main menu for right front area 549 397, 549 407, 411 29 cator lamps Canada only Page 378...
... belt telltale H Combination low tire pressure*/TPMS malfunction telltale* L K Left/right turn signal indicator lamps Page 545 Item 6 Gear position/range indicator 7 Tachometer with: ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp 8 Selected program mode indicator 9 Main menu for right front area 549 397, 549 407, 411 29 cator lamps Canada only Page 378...
Owner's Manual
Page 34
... Item 1 Favorite button 2 Rear head restraints retract button 3 Program mode selector switch for: automatic transmission shift program suspension tuning of Airmatic (only S 550) or ABC* engine control 4 Shortcut button for: radio CD/DVD 5 Back button Page 216 325 Item 6 Hazard warning flasher 7 Seat operation via COMAND: Lumbar support Multicontour seat* Drive...
... Item 1 Favorite button 2 Rear head restraints retract button 3 Program mode selector switch for: automatic transmission shift program suspension tuning of Airmatic (only S 550) or ABC* engine control 4 Shortcut button for: radio CD/DVD 5 Back button Page 216 325 Item 6 Hazard warning flasher 7 Seat operation via COMAND: Lumbar support Multicontour seat* Drive...
Owner's Manual
Page 37
At a glance Automatic climate control Automatic climate control panel, front Item 1 AUTO mode for air distribution and volume, left 2 Temperature control, left 3 Manual fan speed adjustment, left 4 Front defroster Page 428 429 429 429 Item 5 Air recirculation 6 Climate control on/off 7 Residual engine heat and ventilation (REST) 8 Rear window defroster Page 431 428 433 430 Item 9 Manual fan speed adjustment, right a Temperature control, right b AUTO mode for air distribution and volume, right Page 429 429 428 36
At a glance Automatic climate control Automatic climate control panel, front Item 1 AUTO mode for air distribution and volume, left 2 Temperature control, left 3 Manual fan speed adjustment, left 4 Front defroster Page 428 429 429 429 Item 5 Air recirculation 6 Climate control on/off 7 Residual engine heat and ventilation (REST) 8 Rear window defroster Page 431 428 433 430 Item 9 Manual fan speed adjustment, right a Temperature control, right b AUTO mode for air distribution and volume, right Page 429 429 428 36
Owner's Manual
Page 45
... ( page 28) comes on when the ignition is switched on and in operational readiness when the = indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running . This facilitates early detection of the vehicle. The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is running . The SRS ... will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of malfunctions. G Modifications to go out not later than approximately 4 seconds after the engine was started . Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you in the vehicle and restraint systems for seat belts ( page 58) Seat...
... ( page 28) comes on when the ignition is switched on and in operational readiness when the = indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running . This facilitates early detection of the vehicle. The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is running . The SRS ... will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of malfunctions. G Modifications to go out not later than approximately 4 seconds after the engine was started . Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you in the vehicle and restraint systems for seat belts ( page 58) Seat...
Owner's Manual
Page 52
...being empty. If the 59 indicator lamp is not illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is started and then, depending on occupant weight sensor ...passenger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than a small individual, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is deactivated. Warning! When the OCS senses that the front passenger front air bag is classified as an adult or someone larger than the...
...being empty. If the 59 indicator lamp is not illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is started and then, depending on occupant weight sensor ...passenger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than a small individual, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is deactivated. Warning! When the OCS senses that the front passenger front air bag is classified as an adult or someone larger than the...
Owner's Manual
Page 56
... injuries to fasten your seat belt. Safety and Security Occupant safety For more information, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 555). Seat belts When the engine is not fastened. G Never place anything between seat cushion (e.g. The seat belt telltale < then continues to have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly...
... injuries to fasten your seat belt. Safety and Security Occupant safety For more information, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 555). Seat belts When the engine is not fastened. G Never place anything between seat cushion (e.g. The seat belt telltale < then continues to have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly...
Owner's Manual
Page 70
...) comes on when you to maintain the ability to steer your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions. It goes out when the engine is only achieved with winter tires ( page 530), or snow chains as the following factors increase the risk of road surface conditions. Pumping the brake...
...) comes on when you to maintain the ability to steer your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions. It goes out when the engine is only achieved with winter tires ( page 530), or snow chains as the following factors increase the risk of road surface conditions. Pumping the brake...
Owner's Manual
Page 73
... driving off when the ESP® engages. 72 The ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster. It goes out when the engine is malfunctioning, the brake system will still function with full brake boost. If the EBP is running and monitors the vehicle's traction (force ... maneuvers. The ESP® warning lamp v in turns, or hydroplaning. Warning! G Adapt your driving style to the appropriate wheel and by limiting the engine output, the ESP® ESP® G Never switch off . The ESP® cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in the...
... driving off when the ESP® engages. 72 The ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster. It goes out when the engine is malfunctioning, the brake system will still function with full brake boost. If the EBP is running and monitors the vehicle's traction (force ... maneuvers. The ESP® warning lamp v in turns, or hydroplaning. Warning! G Adapt your driving style to the appropriate wheel and by limiting the engine output, the ESP® ESP® G Never switch off . The ESP® cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in the...
Owner's Manual
Page 74
... 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer the vehicle is still enabled. Because of the ESP's® automatic operation, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* in standard driving maneuvers. ETS The Electronic...
... 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer the vehicle is still enabled. Because of the ESP's® automatic operation, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* in standard driving maneuvers. ETS The Electronic...
Owner's Manual
Page 75
...ESP® switched off and one or more drive wheels are braking 1 ESP® off . Warning! ® ! The ESP® is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Switching on . This may cause serious damage to operate when you switch off the ESP® the ESP does not stabilize the... vehicle the engine output is not limited, which is switched off /on Press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes ...
...ESP® switched off and one or more drive wheels are braking 1 ESP® off . Warning! ® ! The ESP® is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Switching on . This may cause serious damage to operate when you switch off the ESP® the ESP does not stabilize the... vehicle the engine output is not limited, which is switched off /on Press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes ...
Owner's Manual
Page 76
...someone opens: a door the trunk the hood The alarm will also deactivate the immobilizer. i Starting the engine will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for more than 30 seconds, a call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). 75 The indicator lamp 1 flashes to... indicate that the alarm system is activated. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is armed. In case the engine cannot be triggered when the...
...someone opens: a door the trunk the hood The alarm will also deactivate the immobilizer. i Starting the engine will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for more than 30 seconds, a call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). 75 The indicator lamp 1 flashes to... indicate that the alarm system is activated. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is armed. In case the engine cannot be triggered when the...