Mercedes-Benz S 430 4MATIC 2003, S 55 AMG 2003, S 600 2003, S 500 2003, S-Class 2003 User Manual

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S 430

S 430 4MATIC S 500

S 500 4MATIC S 55 AMG

S 600

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.

Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.

Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time:

Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

 

 

 

 

Center console

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

9

 

 

 

 

......................................Upper part

25

 

Safety and Security ...........................

55

Product information................................

9

 

Lower part ......................................

26

 

Occupant safety ...................................

56

Operator’s Manual...............................

10

 

Overhead control panel ........................

27

 

Airbags ...........................................

57

 

Service and warranty information ..

10

 

Door control panel................................

28

 

Seat belts .......................................

62

 

Important notice for California

 

 

 

 

 

Preventive occupant safety

 

 

retail buyers and lessees of

 

 

 

 

 

(PRE-SAFE)

66

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mercedes-Benz automobiles

11

 

 

 

 

Children in the vehicle

67

 

 

Getting started ...................................

29

 

Maintenance ..................................

12

 

Unlocking .............................................

30

 

Override switch for rear passenger

 

 

Roadside Assistance ......................

12

 

Unlocking with the SmartKey..........

30

 

compartment ..................................

74

 

Change of address or ownership....

12

 

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*.........

32

 

Panic alarm ..........................................

75

 

Operating your vehicle outside the

 

 

Adjusting ..............................................

34

 

Activating........................................

75

 

USA or Canada...............................

13

 

Seats...............................................

34

 

Deactivating....................................

75

Where to find it....................................

14

 

Steering wheel ................................

37

 

Driving safety systems .........................

76

Symbols...............................................

15

 

Mirrors............................................

38

 

ABS.................................................

76

Operating safety ..................................

16

 

Driving ..................................................

40

 

BAS.................................................

78

 

Proper use of the vehicle ...............

16

 

Fastening the seat belts..................

40

 

ESP .................................................

78

Problems with your vehicle..................

17

 

Starting the engine .........................

42

 

Four wheel electronic traction system

Reporting safety defects......................

18

 

Switching on headlamps .................

46

 

(4MATIC) with the ESP....................

81

 

Reporting safety defects ................

18

 

Turn signals and high beam ............

46

 

Anti-theft systems ................................

82

 

 

 

 

Windshield wipers...........................

47

 

Immobilizer .....................................

82

 

 

 

 

Problems while driving

48

 

Anti-theft alarm system

82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parking and locking

50

 

Tow-away alarm

84

At a glance .........................................

19

Cockpit ................................................

20

 

Parking brake..................................

50

 

 

 

Instrument cluster ...............................

22

 

Switching off headlamps.................

51

 

 

 

Multifunction steering wheel ...............

24

 

Turning off engine ...........................

52

 

 

 

Contents

Controls in detail ...............................

85

Locking and unlocking .........................

86

SmartKey .......................................

86

KEYLESS-GO card*.........................

89

Opening the doors from the

 

inside .............................................

94

Opening the trunk lid......................

95

Opening the trunk from the

 

inside .............................................

96

Trunk lid emergency release ..........

96

Closing the trunk lid .......................

97

Separately locking the trunk ..........

98

Separately unlocking the trunk ......

98

Trunk lid opening/closing

 

ystem* ...........................................

99

Power closing assist for doors

 

and trunk lid .................................

102

Automatic central locking ............

102

Locking and unlocking from

 

the inside .....................................

103

Seats..................................................

104

Lumbar support............................

104

Easy-entry/exit feature ................

104

Head restraints.............................

105

Multicontour seat* .......................

107

Drive-dynamic seat* ....................

109

Seat ventilation* ..........................

110

Seat heating*...............................

111

Rear seats ....................................

113

Memory function ...............................

117

Storing positions into memory .....

118

Recalling positions from

 

memory........................................

118

Storing exterior rear view mirror

 

parking position ...........................

118

Lighting..............................................

120

Exterior lamp switch.....................

120

Combination switch .....................

123

Hazard warning flasher ................

124

Interior lighting.............................

124

Courtesy lighting ..........................

126

Instrument cluster .............................

127

Instrument cluster illumination ....

127

Coolant temperature gauge .........

128

Trip odometer ..............................

128

Tachometer ..................................

129

Outside temperature indicator .....

129

Control system ..................................

130

Multifunction display....................

130

Multifunction steering wheel........

131

Menus ..........................................

133

Standard display menu ................

135

AUDIO menu ................................

135

CD changer* operating mode ......

137

TEL menu* ...................................

139

NAVI menu...................................

142

Distronic* menu ..........................

142

Trip computer menu.....................

143

Malfunction memory menu ..........

145

Settings menu..............................

146

Automatic transmission.....................

160

One-touch gearshifting ................

161

Gear ranges .................................

162

Gear selector lever position .........

163

Program mode selector switch ....

164

Accelerator position.....................

165

Emergency operation (Limp home

 

mode) ..........................................

165

Steering wheel gearshift control

 

(Speedshift) and manual shift

 

program S 55 AMG ......................

166

Good visibility ....................................

168

Rear view mirror ..........................

168

Electrically folding exterior rear

 

view mirrors .................................

170

Windshield wipers ........................

171

Headlamp cleaning system ..........

171

Contents

Sun visors ....................................

172

Rear window sunshade* ..............

173

Rear door window sunshade* ......

173

Automatic climate control .................

174

Setting the temperature...............

177

Adjusting air distribution..............

178

Adjusting air volume ....................

179

Maximum cooling MAXCOOL .......

179

Defrosting ....................................

180

Air recirculation mode..................

180

Charcoal filter ..............................

182

Rear window defroster .................

183

Deactivating the climate control

 

system .........................................

183

Air conditioning............................

184

Storage compartment ventilation. 184

Residual heat and ventilation .......

185

Rear passenger compartment

 

adjustable air vents......................

186

Rear passenger compartment

 

climate control* ...........................

187

Power windows..................................

188

Opening and closing the windows 188

Synchronizing power windows .....

191

Sliding/pop-up roof............................

192

Opening and closing the slid-

 

ing/pop-up roof ............................

192

Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up

 

roof ..............................................

195

Driving systems ..................................

196

Cruise control ...............................

196

Distronic* .....................................

199

AIRMATIC......................................

211

Active Body Control (ABC)* ..........

213

Parktronic system* (Parking

 

assist) ...........................................

218

Loading...............................................

222

Roof rack* ....................................

222

Loading instructions .....................

222

Cargo tie-down hooks...................

223

Useful features ...................................

224

Interior storage spaces .................

224

Ashtrays........................................

232

Cigarette lighters ..........................

233

Heated steering wheel* ................

235

Telephone* ...................................

236

Tele Aid.........................................

237

Garage door opener......................

245

Infrared reflecting windshield .......

248

Operation..........................................

249

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)..........

250

Driving instructions ............................

251

Drive sensibly – save fuel .............

251

Drinking and driving......................

251

Pedals...........................................

251

Power assistance..........................

251

Brakes ..........................................

252

Driving off .....................................

253

Parking .........................................

253

Tires..............................................

254

Hydroplaning ................................

255

Tire traction ..................................

255

Tire speed rating...........................

255

Winter driving instructions............

256

Standing water .............................

257

Passenger compartment...............

258

Driving abroad ..............................

258

Control and operation of radio

 

transmitters ..................................

258

Catalytic converter .......................

259

Emission control ...........................

259

Coolant temperature ....................

260

Contents

At the gas station...............................

261

Check regularly and before a

 

long trip........................................

262

Engine compartment..........................

263

Hood ............................................

263

Engine oil......................................

264

Transmission fluid level ................

268

Active Body Control* (ABC*)

 

fluid level......................................

268

Coolant.........................................

268

Battery .........................................

270

Windshield washer system and

 

headlamp cleaning system* .........

271

Tires and wheels ................................

272

Important guidelines ....................

272

Life of tires ...................................

273

Direction of rotation .....................

273

Checking tire inflation pressure ...

273

Rotating wheels............................

277

Winter driving.....................................

278

Winter tires...................................

278

Block heater* ...............................

279

Snow chains .................................

279

Maintenance......................................

280

Clearing the service indicator.......

280

Service term exceeded ................

280

Calling up the service indicator ....

281

Resetting the service indicator.....

281

Vehicle care.......................................

282

Cleaning and care of vehicle ........

282

Practical hints..................................

289

What to do if …?.................................

290

Lamps in instrument cluster.........

290

Lamp in center console................

295

Messages in the display ...............

296

Where will I find ...? ...........................

322

First aid kit ...................................

322

Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,

 

luggage bowl, spare wheel ...........

322

Unlocking/locking in an emergency ..

326

Unlocking the vehicle...................

326

Locking the vehicle ......................

327

Changing batteries.......................

328

Fuel filler flap ...............................

329

Opening/closing in an emergency.....

330

Sliding/pop-up roof .....................

330

Replacing bulbs .................................

331

Bulbs............................................

331

Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...

333

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ....

336

Replacing wiper blades......................

337

Removing .....................................

337

Installing ......................................

338

Flat tire..............................................

339

Preparing the vehicle ...................

339

Mounting the spare wheel............

339

Battery...............................................

344

Disconnecting the battery............

345

Removing the battery...................

345

Charging and reinstalling

 

battery .........................................

345

Reconnecting the battery.............

345

Jump starting .....................................

347

Towing the vehicle.............................

349

Installing towing eye bolt .............

351

Fuses.................................................

353

Fuse boxes in passenger

 

compartment ...............................

353

Fuse boxes in engine

 

compartment ...............................

354

Emergency engine shut-down ......

355

Contents

Technical data .................................

357

Spare parts service............................

358

Warranty coverage.............................

359

Loss of Service and Warranty

 

Information Booklet .....................

359

Identification labels ...........................

360

Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................

361

S 430 / S 500..............................

361

S 55 AMG.....................................

361

S 600 ...........................................

361

Engine................................................

362

Rims and tires....................................

364

Same size tires.............................

365

Mixed size tires ............................

366

Spare wheel .................................

367

Electrical system ...............................

368

Main dimensions ...............................

369

Weights..............................................

370

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ..........

371

Capacities ....................................

371

Engine oils....................................

373

Engine oil additives ......................

373

Air conditioning refrigerant ..........

373

Brake fluid....................................

373

Premium unleaded gasoline .........

374

Fuel requirements.........................

374

Gasoline additives.........................

374

Coolants .......................................

375

Windshield and headlamp washer

 

system ..........................................

377

Consumer information........................

378

Uniform tire quality grading ..........

378

Technical terms................................

381

Index..................................................

387

Contents

Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:

We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.

We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Introduction

Product information

Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

9

Introduction

Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.

Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.

The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including:

New Car Limited Warranty

Emission System Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only)

State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws)

10

Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approx. 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

Introduction

Operator’s Manual

(1)the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2)the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

(3)the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than

30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

Roadside Assistance

 

Change of address or ownership

 

 

 

 

 

The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in your glove box.

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,

unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult 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-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

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Introduction

Where to find it Where to find it

This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For you to find information quickly each section has its own reference color:

At a glance

Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

Getting started

Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.

Safety and Security

Here you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle.

Controls in detail

Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.

Operation

Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehicle.

Practical hints

This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.

Technical data

All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.

Indexes

The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms.

The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly and easily.

The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation:

this Operator’s Manual

the Service Booklet

Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehicle.

14

Symbols

The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:

*Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.

Warning! G

Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.

!

Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.

i

Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

Introduction

Symbols

This symbol points to instructions for you to follow.

A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic.

This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page.

->

In the glossary of technical

 

terms, this symbol is used to

 

cross-reference term defini-

 

tions.

DISPLAY

Words appearing in the multi-

 

function display are printed in

 

the type shown here.

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Introduction

Operating safety

Operating safety

Warning! G

Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other systems.

Electronic system malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

Ensure that any repairs or modifications to electronic components are carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.

Proper use of the vehicle

Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules:

The safety precautions in this manual

The “Technical data” section in this manual

Traffic rules and regulations

Motor vehicle laws and safety standards

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Introduction

Problems with your vehicle

Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses:

In the USA:

Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

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Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects

For the USA only:

The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.”

Reporting safety defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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At a glance

Cockpit Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel

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Mercedes-Benz S 430 4MATIC 2003, S 55 AMG 2003, S 600 2003, S 500 2003, S-Class 2003 User Manual

At a glance

Cockpit Cockpit

20

Item

1Combination switch

Turn signals

Windshield wipers

High beam

2Cruise control lever

Cruise control

Distronic*

3Instrument cluster

4Multifunction steering wheel

At a glance

Cockpit

Page

 

 

Item

Page

 

 

Item

Page

 

 

5

Gear range indicator, clock

22

 

14

Horn

 

46

 

6

Lever for voice control sys-

 

 

15

Steering wheel adjustment

38

47

 

 

tem*, see separate operat-

 

 

 

stalk

 

 

 

ing instructions

 

 

 

Heated steering wheel*

235

123

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

Front Parktronic* warning

220

 

 

 

 

16

Parking brake pedal

44

203

 

 

 

 

indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

Hood lock release

263

196

 

8

Overhead control panel

27

 

 

 

18

Parking brake release

44

199

 

9

Glove box lock

224

 

 

 

19

Door control panel

28

22

 

10

Glove box lid release

224

 

 

 

20

Exterior lamp switch

120

24

 

11

Glove box

224

 

 

 

21

Headlamp washer button

171

 

 

12

Center console

25

 

 

 

 

22

Front Parktronic* warning

220

 

 

13

Starter switch

31

 

 

 

 

 

indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

At a glance

Instrument cluster Instrument cluster

22

At a glance

Instrument cluster

 

Item

Page

 

Item

1

Coolant temperature

128

6

Right display with:

 

gauge

 

 

- Antilock Brake Sys-

 

 

 

 

2

Fuel gauge with:

 

 

tem (ABS) malfunc-

 

Fuel reserve warning lamp

294

 

tion indicator lamp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A High beam head-

3

L Left turn signal

46

 

lamp indicator

 

 

 

indicator lamp

 

 

< Seat belt nonusage

 

K Right turn signal

 

 

warning lamp

 

 

7

J Reset button

 

indicator lamp

 

4

Speedometer with:

290

8

Display with:

 

v Electronic Stability

 

 

Program mode

 

Program (ESP)

 

 

Gear range

 

warning lamp

 

 

indicator

 

l Distance* warning

 

 

Digital clock (see

 

lamp1

 

 

COMAND operat-

5

Tachometer

129

 

ing instructions)

 

 

1 Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without

9

Multifunction display

function. It illuminates with SmartKey in starter

 

with:

switch position 2. It should go out when the engine

Trip odometer

is running.

Main odometer

 

Page

 

 

Item

Page

 

 

 

Stored speed for:

 

290

 

 

Cruise control

196

 

 

 

Distronic*

142

46

 

10

Outside temperature in-

129

 

 

dicator

 

 

 

 

 

289

 

11

Left display with:

 

 

 

1 Supplemental

292

 

 

 

127

 

 

restraint system

 

 

 

indicator lamp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

; Brake warning

293

164

 

 

lamp, except

 

162

 

 

Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Brake warning

293

 

 

 

lamp, Canada only

 

 

 

 

? Engine malfunction

294

 

 

 

indicator lamp

 

 

 

12

Knob for instrument

127

 

 

 

cluster illumination

 

130

 

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel

 

Item

Page

1

Multifunction display

130

 

Operating control

130

 

system

 

2

Selecting the submenu or

131

 

setting the volume

 

 

ç down / to decrease

 

 

æ up / to increase

 

3

Telephone*: Press button

131

 

í to take a call

 

 

to dial a call

 

ì to end a call to reject an incoming call

 

Item

Page

4

Menu systems: Press

131

 

button

 

 

è for next system

 

 

ÿ for previous system

 

5

Moving within a menu:

131

Press button

j for next display k for previous display

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Center console

Upper part

At a glance

Center console

Item

1Switch for rear window sunshade

2Parking assist (Parktronic* system) deactivation switch

3Airmatic or ABC* switch

4Level control switch

5Central locking switch Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp

6Hazard warning flasher on/off switch

Page

 

 

Item

Page

173

 

7

Central unlocking switch

103

 

 

8

ESP (Electronic Stability

80

221

 

 

Program) control switch

 

 

 

9

Rear seat head restraints,

106

 

 

 

switch for folding down

 

213

 

10

Tow-away alarm switch

84

 

 

216

 

11

COMAND system (see sep-

 

 

 

 

103

 

 

arate operating instruc-

 

83

 

 

tions)

 

 

 

12

Automatic climate control

187

124

 

13

Ashtray

232

 

 

 

 

 

Lighter

233

 

 

 

 

 

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At a glance

Center console

Lower part

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Page

 

 

Item

Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

33

 

5

Distance warning func-

206

 

 

 

button

 

 

 

tion* on/off switch

 

 

2

Selector lever for

43

 

6

Lower storage space

225

 

 

 

automatic transmission

 

 

7

Program mode selector for

164

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

69

 

 

automatic transmission

 

 

 

 

indicator lamp

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Thumbwheel for setting

206

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

distance in Distronic*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

At a glance

Overhead control panel

Overhead control panel

 

Item

Page

1

Left reading lamp on/off

126

2

Rear interior lighting

126

 

on/off

 

3

Right reading lamp on/off

126

4

Interior lighting control

125

5

Sliding/pop-up roof

192

6

Hands-free microphone for

237

 

Tele Aid (emergency call

 

 

system), telephone*, and

 

 

voice control system* (see

 

 

separate operating instruc-

 

 

tions)

 

7

Rear view mirror

38

8

Garage door opener

245

9

Tele Aid (emergency call

240

 

system) button

 

 

 

 

27

At a glance

Door control panel

Door control panel

 

Item

Page

1

Door handle

94

2

Memory function (for stor-

117

 

ing seat, mirror, and steer-

 

 

ing wheel settings)

 

3

Seat heating*

111

 

Seat ventilation*

110

4

Seat adjustment

35

5

Exterior mirror adjustment

39,

 

 

168

6

Switches for opening/clos-

188

 

ing front door windows

 

7

Rear window override

74

 

switch

 

8

Switches for opening/clos-

188

 

ing rear windows

 

9

Remote trunk lid release

96

 

switch

 

 

Trunk lid opening/closing

99

 

system* switch

 

 

 

 

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Getting started

Unlocking Adjusting

Driving Parking and locking

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Getting started

Unlocking

The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here.

If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will help you with further information. The corresponding page references are at the end of each segment.

Unlocking

Unlocking with the SmartKey

Your vehicle comes equipped with two SmartKeys with integrated remote controls and removable mechanical key.

The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit.

Press unlock button Œon the SmartKey.

All turn signal lamps blink once. The locking knobs in the doors move up.

Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.

SmartKey with remote control

1‹Lock button

2ŠUnlock button for trunk lid

3ŒUnlock button

4ÂPanic button

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