Mercedes-Benz 2009 S-Class User manual

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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with
your vehicle and read this manual. This will
help you to obtain the maximum pleasure
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yourself and others.
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 20
At a glance ........................................... 23
Safety ................................................... 37
COMAND .............................................. 61
Controls ............................................. 187
Operation ........................................... 309
Practical advice ................................ 339
Technical data ................................... 421
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1, 2, 3 ...
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) ..........................260
999 or 112 emergency call .......113
A
ABC
see Active Body Control
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .....53
Display message . . . . . . . . . .355, 359
Warninglamp.................377
Accident
Notes.......................383
Acoustic warning tone
see Warning tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382
Active Body Control (ABC) ........259
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343
Active Light System .............369
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Active multicontour seat .....186, 195
Active partition (USB devices only)
Selecting....................111
Active Service System PLUS
see Service interval display . . . . . .331
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................57
Adaptive brake lamps .............55
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) . . .258
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .210
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
Additional speedometer
Fading in/out (on-board com-
puter).......................242
Address book
Callingup....................129
Connecting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Creating an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Deleting an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Starting route guidance . . . . . . . . .131
Voiceentry...................131
Airbags
Activation.....................39
Controlunit...................39
Driver's.......................42
Driver's knee airbag.............43
Front........................42
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .......................375
Sidebag......................43
System.......................41
Windowbag....................44
Air conditioning
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .278
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culationmode................284
Automatic air-conditioning . . . . . . .277
Auxiliary heating/ventilation . . . . .286
COMAND....................177
Controlling automatically . . . . . . . .279
Controlling centrally (COMAND) . .180
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) . . . . . . . . .285
Cooling with air dehumidification . .279
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND)...................179
Demisting the windscreen . . . . . . .283
Misted-up windows . . . . . . . . . . . .284
Rear compartment (COMAND) . . .181
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing.........................277
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . .284
Setting the air distribution . . . . . . .282
Setting the airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Setting the airflow (COMAND) . . . .181
Setting the air vents . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND)...................180
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . .280
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . .280, 281
Switching the residual heat func-
tionon/off...................285
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air distribution
Setting (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Air filter
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
AIRMATIC ......................257
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Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST . . . . . . . . .240
Ambient light
Adjusting (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . .175
Anti-lock braking system
SeeABS......................53
Anti-theft alarm system
See EDW.....................59
Anti-theft systems ................58
Ashtray ........................302
ASSYST PLUS
see Service interval display . . . . . .331
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play ...........................331
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) ......59
Switching off the alarm . . . . . . . . . .59
ATTENTION ASSIST ..............268
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356
Audio (COMAND)
AUXmode....................89
CD mode.....................85
DVD mode....................85
MP3mode....................85
Audio DVD
Menuoverview.................85
Setting the audio format . . . . . . . . .88
Stopfunction..................86
AUTO lights
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Automatic car wash .............333
Automatic lane recognition system
see Lane Keeping Assist . . . . . . . .241
Automatic transmission
Display message . . . . . .344, 347, 354
Drivingtips...................223
Emergency running mode . . . . . . .386
Malfunction..................386
Program selector button . . . . . . . .225
Shiftranges..................224
Trailertowing.................224
AUX
Audio........................89
Rear Seat Entertainment System
.............................89
Video........................89
Auxiliary heating ................286
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367
Notes.......................286
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Setting the departure time . . . . . . .182
Auxiliary ventilation .............286
Axle load, permissible
Rear (trailer towing) . . . . . . . . . . . .443
B
Back button
COMAND.....................73
Ball coupling
Foldingin....................330
Foldingout...................328
BAS (Brake Assist) ................53
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) ..........................54
Batteries
Changing (entertainment system
headphones).................397
Changing (entertainment system
remote control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Battery
Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Charging.....................411
Checking (key)................395
Check lamp (key)..............395
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413
Display message . . . . . . . . . .344, 355
Fitting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .414
Jump-starting.................412
Maintenance (vehicle)..........410
Reconnecting.................414
Removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .413
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410
Voltage (on-board computer) . . . . .235
Belt adjustment
see Seat belt.................243
Belt force limiters
Activation.....................39
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Belt height adjustment ...........206
Belt tensioners
Activation.....................39
Belt warning ....................205
Blind
see Roller sunblind
Blind Spot Assist ................272
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353
Indicatorlamp................376
Trailertowing.................274
Warninglamp.................376
see Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
Handset.....................306
Bluetooth®
Authorising devices . . . . . . . . . . . .116
External authorisation . . . . . . . . . .117
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . .115, 118, 121
Telephony...............115, 120
Bluetooth®telephony
Menuoverview................119
Bonnet
Bonnetcatch.................314
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
Bonnet release lever
Releaselever.................314
Boot
Automatic opening . . . . . . . .191, 192
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .393
Limiting the opening angle.......177
Locking separately.............191
Boot/luggage compartment load
(maximum) .....................429
Boot lid
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Boot lid opening limiter ..........177
Brake Assist .....................54
SeeBAS......................53
see BAS
Brake fluid .....................429
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Brake lamps
Adaptive......................55
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Brakes
Warninglamp.............378, 380
Brake system
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359
Brake wear
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359
Bulbs ..........................397
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Infraredlight.................399
Main-beam spot lamp . . . . . . . . . .399
Replacing....................399
see Lamp
C
Calling up a fault
see Display message . . . . . . . . . . .342
Calling voicemail ................122
Call lists .......................132
Displaying details . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Saving a list entry . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Call waiting ....................124
Care
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . .333
Careproducts................332
Cleaning agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332
Dashboard...................336
Display......................336
Exterior.....................333
Headlamps...................335
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . .333
Interior......................336
Matt paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Night View Assist Plus..........337
Paintwork....................334
Plastictrim...................337
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
Seatcovers..................336
Sensors.....................335
Steering wheel boss . . . . . . . . . . . .336
Tailpipes....................335
Trailer tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
Trimstrips...................337
Windows....................334
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Wiperblades.................334
Woodentrim.................337
Care products ..................332
CD
Inserting......................83
Menuoverview.................85
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Selecting a medium.............87
Selecting a title................87
CD player/CD changer
Operation (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Operation (on-board computer) . . .234
Central locking
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND)...................176
Key.........................188
Central locking/unlocking button ..189
Central unlocking
Key.........................188
Centre console
Overview.....................31
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Changing direction (COMAND) .....156
Changing direction (on-board com-
puter) .........................232
Child-proof locks
Reardoors....................51
Children
Inthevehicle..................45
Restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Child seat
Automatic recognition...........47
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion)........................375
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347
ISOFIX.......................50
Recommendations..............49
Suitable positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Cigarette lighter ................302
Cleaning agents .................332
Cockpit
Overview.....................25
COMAND
Backbutton...................73
Basic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Components...................62
Controller.....................63
DAB.........................79
Display.......................63
Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Linguatronic settings . . . . . . . . . . .171
Menuoverview.................71
Navigation...................133
Operation.....................71
Overview.....................30
Radio........................75
TV...........................97
Video........................91
COMAND controller ...............63
Operation.....................63
COMAND display .................63
Adjusting.....................73
Cleaning.....................336
COMAND menu
Automatic air conditioning . . . . . . .177
Navigation...................137
Overview.....................71
TV...........................97
Vehicle......................173
Video........................91
Conference connection ...........124
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights . . . . . . .241
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) ......................231
Convenience closing .............216
Convenience opening ............216
Convenience telephony ..........119
Coolant
Checking the level . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Display message . . . . . . . . . .355, 367
Mixtureratio.................428
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Coolbox ........................304
Cornering lights
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Cruise control ..................244
Display message . . . . . . . . . .352, 353
Cup holder .....................297
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ................231
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D
DAB ............................79
Ensemble.....................80
Sub-programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Dashboard
Cleaning.....................336
see Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . .227
see Cockpit
Data carrier
MusicRegister................102
Date
Setting (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Daytime driving lights ............208
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter).......................241
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) . . . . . .175
Interior lighting (COMAND) . . . . . .175
Destination input ................143
destination memory .............165
Diesel
Low outside temperatures . . . . . . .312
Diesel engine
Winterdriving.................312
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer) .................232, 242
Digital TV ......................100
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Symmetrical..................328
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display
Adjusting (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Display message
Symbol messages . . . . . . . . .354, 391
Display messages ...............342
Service interval display.........331
Textmessages................343
Up(AMGmenu)...............235
Distance display
Displaying (on-board computer) . . .240
Distance warning lamp ...........377
Distronic Plus ...................246
Display messages . . . . . . . . .345, 346
Drivingtips...................252
Warninglamp.................377
Door
Automatic locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Display message . . . . . . . . . .354, 367
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .393
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .393
Opening (from the inside) . . . . . . .189
Powerclosing.................190
Door control panel
Overview.....................33
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Manual......................226
Driver's airbag ...................42
Driver's door
Unlocking (KEYLESS GO) . . . . . . . .188
Driver's knee airbag ..............43
Driver's seat position ............206
Driving abroad ..................328
Driving safety systems ............52
ABS.........................53
ADAPTIVE BRAKE...............57
Adaptive brake lamps . . . . . . . . . . .55
BAS.........................53
BASPLUS.....................54
EBV.........................56
ESP®........................55
PRE-SAFE®Brake...............57
Driving system ..................243
Driving systems
4MATIC.....................260
Active Body Control . . . . . . . . . . . .259
AIRMATIC....................257
ATTENTION ASSIST . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Blind Spot Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Distronic Plus.................246
HOLD.......................256
Lane Keeping Assist . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Night View Assist Plus..........270
Parktronic...................260
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Speed Limit Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Speedtronic..................253
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Driving tips
Braking......................325
Distronic Plus.................252
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Driving on wet roads . . . . . . . . . . .327
Fording .....................327
Trailertowing.................328
Winter......................325
DTMF tone transmission ..........123
DVD
Inserting......................83
Menu........................95
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Selecting a medium.............87
Selecting a title................87
Video........................91
DVD audio
Operation (on-board computer) . . .234
DVD changer ....................83
DVD video
Operation (on-board computer) . . .234
Dynamic route guidance ..........163
E
EASY-ENTRY feature .............200
Activating (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . .174
EASY-EXIT feature ...............200
Activating (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . .174
Crash-responsive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
EBV (electronic brake force distri-
bution) .........................56
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359
Electronic brake force distribution
SeeEBV......................56
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Electronic Traction Support
see ETS
Emergency key element
Lost........................390
Emergency locking
Vehicle......................393
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .386
Emergency unlocking
Boot........................393
Vehicle......................393
Engine
Running irregularly.............386
Starting problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .385
Starting with KEYLESS GO . . . . . . .218
Starting with the key . . . . . . . . . . .217
Switchingoff.................221
Engine diagnostics warning lamp
...............................380
Engine electronics ...............422
Malfunction..................385
Engine number ..................425
Engine oil ......................426
Capacities...................315
Checking the oil level (dipstick) . . .315
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer)...................314
Consumption .................314
Display message . . . . . . . . . .315, 373
Fillerneck...................315
Temperature display (on-board
computer)...................235
Toppingup...................315
Ensemble .......................80
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .55
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . .56
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .359
Trailer stabilisation..............55
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . .55, 378, 379
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) . . .56
Exterior lighting
see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND)...........174
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting....................201
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . .202
Convenience settings . . . . . . . . . . .174
Folding in/out (automatically).. . .201
Folding in/out (electrically).. . . . .201
Malfunction..................389
Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Exterior view
Overview.....................24
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F
Fatigue Assist
see ATTENTION ASSIST . . . . .240, 268
Fault message
see Display message . . . . . . . . . . .342
Favourites (COMAND) ............172
Fire extinguisher ................340
First-aid kit .....................340
Flat tyre
Equipment...................400
MOExtended run-flat system . . . . .409
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .400
TIREFITkit...................401
Floormat .......................308
Foglamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Folding table ...................296
Fording ........................327
Frequencies
Garage door opener............443
Telephone...................423
Front airbag .....................42
Front multicontour seat (COMAND) 183
Front-passenger airbag ............42
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat . . .195
Adjusting from the rear compart-
ment........................197
Fuel ...........................425
Diesel.......................312
Gauge........................27
Loss........................384
Petrol.......................311
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) . . . . .231
Notes.......................426
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Fuel filter
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362
Fuel gauge ......................27
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer)...................231
Fuel line
Malfunction..................384
Fuel tank
Defect......................384
Function buttons (COMAND) .......64
Fuse allocation chart ............417
Fuse box
Dashboard...................417
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . .418
Rear........................418
Fuses ..........................416
G
Garage door
Opening/closing (with the remote
control).....................307
Garage door opener ..............306
Clearing the memory . . . . . . . . . . .308
Frequencies..................443
Programming the remote control . .307
Gear indicator ..................223
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 235
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .....422
Glove compartment ..............295
H
Hands-free system
Switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Switching to the mobile phone . . .125
Headlamp cleaning system .......316
Headlamps
Cleaning.....................335
Cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Mistingup...................387
Head restraints
NECK-PRO....................45
Rear compartment.............196
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints . . . . . . . . . .394
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners ...........333
Hill start assist .................219
HOLD ..........................256
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347
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HomeLink®
see Garage door opener
I
Immobiliser .....................58
Indicator and warning lamp
Automatic child seat recognition
(malfunction).................375
Brakes (red)..............378, 380
Brakes(yellow)................380
Engine diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
ESP®.......................378
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF . . . .47, 375
Reservefuel..................382
Seatbelt.....................381
SRS.....................39, 379
Indicator lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . .369, 370
see Indicator and warning lamp . . .377
Instrument cluster ..............227
Overview.....................27
Intelligent Light System ..........211
Display message . . . . . . . . . .347, 372
Menu (on-board computer) . . . . . .242
Touristmode.................242
Interior lighting
Ambient light (COMAND) . . . . . . . .175
Automatic control system . . . . . . .213
Emergency lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Manual control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Readinglamp.................213
Interior motion sensor ........60, 176
ISOFIX child seat securing system ..50
J
Jack
Operation....................406
Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
Jump-starting ...................412
Jumpleads...................412
K
Key ...........................188
Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . .395
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .216
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . .216
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365
Loss........................390
Malfunction..................389
Modifying the programming . . . . . .189
KEYLESS GO
Button......................192
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .395
Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . .395
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .217
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365
Locking.....................188
Malfunction..................389
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Unlocking....................188
Key positions
Key.........................192
KEYLESSGO.................192
Kickdown ..................224, 227
L
Lamp
see Indicator and warning lamp . . .377
Lane Keeping Assist .............274
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Lane recommendation ...........158
Language ......................172
Licence plate lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Active light function . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Automatic headlamp mode . . . . . .208
Cornering light function . . . . . . . . .212
Daytime driving lights . . . . . . . . . .208
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . .208
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Foglamps................209, 212
Hazard warning lamps . . . . . . . . . .211
Headlamp flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Lightswitch..................207
Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . .210
Motorwaymode...............212
Rearfoglamp.................209
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Switching off (display message) . . .370
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .241
Switching the Intelligent Light
System on/off (on-board com-
puter).......................242
Turnsignals..................209
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Distronic Plus.................248
Variable Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . .254
Linguatronic ....................171
Locator lighting
Adjusting (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . .176
Locking
Automatic...................190
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .393
From the inside (central locking
button)......................189
Setting to automatic (COMAND) . .176
Luggage compartment
Power closing feature . . . . . . . . . .190
Luggage net ....................298
Lumbar support .................195
COMAND....................183
M
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Main-beam Assist . . . . . .242
Display message . . . . . . . . . .344, 370
Maintenance
Battery......................410
Making calls
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Manual drive program ............226
Massage function (PULSE) ........186
Matt paintwork
Cleaning.....................334
Media Interface
Active partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Basicmenu..................108
Connection options . . . . . . . . . . . .106
iPod®.......................106
Metadata....................110
Mode.......................106
MP3 player...................106
Selecting categories . . . . . . . . . . .109
Selecting folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Selecting music files...........109
Selecting playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Switchingto..................108
USB mass storage device . . . . . . .106
Memory card
Operation (on-board computer) . . .234
Memory function ................202
Menu (on-board computer)
AMG........................235
Assistance...................239
Audio.......................233
Distronic Plus.................251
Navi........................232
Service......................241
Settings.....................241
Telephone...................237
Trip.........................230
Menu overview
Bluetooth®telephony . . . . . . . . . . .119
Convenience telephony . . . . . . . . .120
MusicRegister................102
Mercedes-Benz Contact ..........113
Message
see Display message . . . . . . . . . . .342
see Indicator and warning lamp . . .377
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technicaldata................441
Mirrors
Sun visor....................301
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone ...................305
Connecting (convenience teleph-
ony)........................119
De-authorising................118
External authorisation . . . . . . . . . .117
Installation...................423
Operation (on-board computer) . . .237
Registering (authorising) . . . . . . . .116
Second handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Modifying the programming
Key.........................189
MOExtended run-flat system* .319, 409
MP3
Menuoverview.................85
Notes........................81
Operation.....................85
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Operation (on-board computer) . . .234
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Selecting a medium.............87
Selecting a title................87
Multicontour seat ...............195
Front.......................183
Multi-contour seat
Rear compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Multi-function display ............229
Multi-function steering wheel .....228
Overview (on-board computer) . . . . .30
Music Register
Copying music data . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Deleting all music files..........105
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
N
Navigation
Adjusting the map scale . . . . . . . . .135
Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Basicsettings.................138
Calling up the map display.......135
Changing direction . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Changing direction (on-board
computer)...................232
Destination memory . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Entering a destination by address .143
Entering a destination by map . . . .153
Entering an intermediate stop . . . .154
Entering special destinations . . . . .156
Installing map software . . . . . . . . .141
Navigation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Off-map.....................159
Off-road.....................159
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Routeinfo...................162
Routeoptions.................140
Traffic jam function . . . . . . . . . . . .162
NECK-PRO head restraints .........45
Resetting after being triggered . . .394
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
............................45, 195
Resetting after being triggered . . .394
Night View Assist Plus ...........270
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .271
Cleaning.....................337
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
Indicator in the multi-function dis-
play........................271
Malfunction..................391
Notes on running in a new vehicle .310
O
Odometer
see Total distance recorder.. . . . .231
see Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . .231, 232
Total distance recorder.........231
Tripmeter...................231
Off-map
Navigation...................159
Oil
Consumption.................314
Toppingup...................315
Oil level
Checking (dipstick) . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Checking (on-board computer) . . .314
On-board computer ..............228
AMGmenu...................235
Assistance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Audiomenu..................233
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
Navimenu...................232
Overview....................230
Servicemenu.................241
Settingsmenu................241
Telephone menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Tripmenu....................230
Opening limiter for boot lid .......177
Operating system
see On-board computer . . . . . . . . .228
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) . . . .175
Outside temperature display .....228
Override feature
Controls in the rear compartment . .52
P
Paint code ......................424
Paintwork
Cleaning.....................334
Panorama sliding sunroof .........292
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .216
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . .216
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Rain closing feature . . . . . . . . . . . .292
Resetting....................294
Parking ........................219
Parking aid
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side................203
PARKTRONIC.................260
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Parking brake
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359
Electric parking brake . . . . . . . . . .220
Parking Guidance ...............262
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Trailertowing.................266
Parking lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side................203
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) . . . . . .174
PARKTRONIC ...................260
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .262
Malfunction..................387
Range of the sensors . . . . . . . . . . .261
Trailertowing.................262
Warning display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .......................47, 375
Pause function
COMAND(Audio)...............87
PCMCIA card
Operation (on-board computer) . . .234
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC
Permanent Speedtronic ..........256
Petrol
Minimum grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
see Fuel
Phone book
Callingup....................129
Creating an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Deleting an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Plastic trim
Cleaning.....................337
Playback options ............106, 111
Playback options (COMAND) .......89
Power closing feature ............190
Power socket
Boot........................304
Power supply (trailer) ............331
Power window switch
see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE®
PRE-SAFE®Brake (vehicles with
Distronic Plus) ...................57
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
PRE-SAFE®system ................44
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349
Programmable button ............172
Program selector button
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .225
Pulling away ....................218
PULSE
see Massage function
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ..236
Radar sensor system
Country overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .446
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Radar system sensors
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter).......................243
Radio
Menuoverview.................75
Mode........................75
Radio Data System..............78
RDS frequency diversity..........78
Selecting a station (COMAND) . . . . .76
Selecting a station (on-board
computer)...................233
Storing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Switching wavebands . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Radio-controlled equipment
Installation...................306
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof.......292
Sliding/tilting sunroof..........291
Range
Calling up (on-board computer) . . .231
RDS ............................78
RDS (Radio Data System) ..........78
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RDS-TMC .......................163
Rear compartment
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ....................206
Rear-compartment seats .........196
Rear foglamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Rear-seat entertainment system
Severalusers..................90
Rear seats
Overview.....................35
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . .202
Rear window blind
see Rear window roller sunblind
Rear window heating ............284
Redial .........................122
Refuelling ......................310
Region code .....................92
Remote control
Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating).....................396
Garage door opener............306
Programming (garage door
opener)......................307
Reserve
Warninglamp.................382
Reserve fuel ....................426
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .374
Fueltank....................426
Warninglamp.................382
Reset (COMAND) ................172
Restraint systems
Forchildren...................45
SeeSRS .....................39
Retaining hooks (boot) ...........300
Rev counter ....................228
Reversing camera ...............266
Cleaning.....................335
Reversing lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof.......293
Rearwindow.................301
Rear window (COMAND) . . . . . . . .174
Roof load (maximum) ............429
Roof rack ......................300
Route info ......................162
S
Seat
Active multicontour seat........186
Adjusting....................194
Adjusting (rear compartment) . . . .196
Correct driver's seat position . . . . .206
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Adjusting the height . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Display message . . . . . . . . . .206, 364
Fastening....................203
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) . . . . . . . . . . .243
Warninglamp.............205, 381
Seat covers
Cleaning.....................336
Seat heating ....................199
Seat ventilation .................198
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .375
Selecting the route type ..........140
Sensors
Cleaning.....................335
Service indicator
see Service interval display . . . . . .331
Service products ................425
Brakefluid...................429
Coolant.....................428
Engineoil....................426
Fuel........................425
Settings
Calling up a stored setting . . . . . . .203
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Setting the air distribution
COMAND....................178
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .224
Sidebag .........................43
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Side windows
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .216
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . .216
Fault........................388
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Skibag .........................298
Sliding/tilting sunroof ...........290
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .216
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . .216
Rain closing feature . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Resetting....................291
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
see Sliding/tilting sunroof
Snow chains ....................325
Socket .........................303
Cockpit......................303
Rear compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Sound settings ...................68
Spare wheel
Fitting.......................405
Technicaldata................441
Special destination
Entry........................156
Spectacles compartment .........295
Speed Limit Assist ...............269
Activating/deactivating message
function (on-board computer) . . . .239
Displaying (on-board computer) . . .239
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
Speed limiter
Speedtronic..................253
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . .232, 242
Selecting the display unit (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Speedtronic ....................253
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353
Permanent...................256
Variable.....................254
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) ............................39
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .364
Warninglamp..............39, 379
Steering
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363
Steering wheel
Adjusting....................200
Buttons (on-board computer) . . . . .228
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Steering wheel boss
Cleaning.....................336
Steering wheel heating ...........200
Stowage compartments ..........294
Armrest (under) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Cupholder...................297
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Rear........................297
Rear seat armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Rear seats (between) . . . . . . . . . . .297
Stowage well ...................299
Boot floor (underneath) . . . . . . . . .300
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun blind
Rear side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Sun visor .......................301
Supplemental Restraint System
SeeSRS......................39
Suspension tuning ..........258, 259
Switching off the alarm
ATA..........................59
System settings (COMAND)
Display......................170
Linguatronic settings . . . . . . . . . . .171
Menuoverview................169
Programmable button . . . . . . . . . .172
Reset.......................172
Setting the system language . . . . .172
Timesettings.................170
T
Tail pipes
Cleaning.....................335
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity ...................426
Technical data
S300.......................429
S350.......................430
S3504MATIC................430
S 350 CDI 4MATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . .435
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S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY......435
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (Bel-
gium).......................434
S450.......................431
S4504MATIC................431
S450CDI...................436
S500.......................432
S5004MATIC................432
S600.......................433
S63AMG....................433
S65AMG....................434
Trailerloads..................442
Tyres...............438, 439, 440
Wheels..............438, 439, 440
Telephone
Accepting/ending call . . . . . . . . . .121
Calling voicemail..............122
Callwaiting..................124
Conference connection . . . . . . . . .124
Ending an active call . . . . . . . . . . .123
Entering phone numbers . . . . . . . .122
Incomingcall.................121
Keypad.......................64
Outgoingcall.................122
Redialling....................122
Sending DTMF tones . . . . . . . . . . .123
Singlecall....................123
Switching between hands-free
system and mobile phone . . . . . . .125
Switching hands-free system on/
off..........................123
Switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Toggling.....................124
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth interface . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Convenience telephony . . . . . . . . .119
Telephone compartment .........296
Telephone keypad ...............114
Telephone number
Entering.....................122
Telescopic lever .................328
Teletext ........................102
Temperature
Coolant.....................227
Engine oil (on-board computer) . . .235
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . .228
Setting (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Text message (SMS)
Call sender...................127
Deleting.....................128
Inbox.......................126
Reading.....................126
Readingaloud................126
Storing sender in address book . . .127
Writing......................127
Third brake lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Tightening torque ...............409
Time
Adjusting (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . .170
Lap time (on-board computer) . . . .236
Setting (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Timer (on-board computer) .......236
TIREFIT kit
Using.......................401
Toggling .......................124
Total distance recorder ...........231
Tourist mode
see Intelligent Light System . . . . . .242
Tow-away protection .........59, 177
Towing ........................416
Towing eye
Fitting.......................415
Removing....................416
Traffic jam function ..............162
Trailer
7-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331
Display message . . . . . . . . . .358, 369
Powersupply.................331
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Technicaldata................442
Trailer tow hitch ................328
Cleaning.....................335
Trailer towing
Blind Spot Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Drivingtips...................328
ESP®........................55
Mounting dimensions . . . . . . . . . . .442
Parking Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Parktronic...................262
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio . . . . . . .423
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