Mercedes S 430 2001 User Manual

S-class

Operator’s Manual

S 430
S 500
S55AMG
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 ensure your pleasure of
ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your 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 abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

• Please abide by 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.

DaimlerChrysler AG

Introduction

Product information .......................... 7

Operator’s manual ............................. 8

Where to find it ................................ 13

Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18

Door control panel .......................20

Overhead control panel ...............21

Dashboard .....................................22

Center console ..............................24

Operation

Vehicle keys ......................................28

Start lock-out ....................................32

General notes on the

central locking system ...............33

Central locking system ...................34

Radio frequency and

infrared remote control ...............34

KEYLESS-GO .................................38

Opening and
closing windows and
sliding / pop-up roof

from outside ................................. 45

Panic button ................................. 47

Mechanical keys .......................... 47

Doors ................................................. 48

Power closing assist for

doors and trunk lid .................... 50

Central locking switch .................... 50

Automatic central locking .............. 52

Emergency unlocking

in case of accident ...................... 52

Trunk ................................................. 53

Trunk lid release switch ................ 57

Trunk lid release/close switch ...... 58

Trunk lid emergency release .........61

Antitheft alarm system ................... 62

Tow-away alarm ............................... 64

Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 66

Front seat adjustment ..................... 67

Removal and installation

of front seat head restraints ..... 72

Lumbar support ............................... 73

Multicontour backrest .....................73

Seat heater ........................................75

Seat ventilation system ................... 78

Rear seat head restraints ................80

Power head restraints, rear ............ 81

Power seats, rear ..............................82

Seat belts and integrated

restraint system ..........................84

Seat belts ...........................................84

Seat belt nonusage

warning system ...........................85

TM

BabySmart

airbag

deactivation system .................... 91

TM

Self-test BabySmart
without special child

seat installed ................................. 91

Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) ...............................92

Emergency tensioning

retractor (ETR) .............................93

Airbags ..............................................94

Safety guidelines for the

seat belt, emergency

tensioning retractor

and airbag .................................. 100

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Infant and child restraint

systems ....................................... 102

Steering wheel adjustment ..........105

Rear view mirrors .......................... 106

Memory function ............................111

Instrument cluster ..........................114

Multifunction steering wheel,

multifunction display ...............120

Trip and main odometer,

FSS, tire inflation pressure

monitor and engine oil level

indicator .....................................124

Audio systems .............................125

Radio ............................................125

CD player .....................................126

Cassette player ...........................127

Telephone ........................................128

Telephone book ..........................128

Redialing ..................................... 130

Incoming call ..............................132

Navigation system ..........................133

Distronic (DTR) ............................... 134

Trip computer ................................. 135

Malfunction / warning

message memory ......................136

Individual settings .........................138

Setting the audio volume ............. 146

Flexible service system

(FSS) ........................................... 147

Tire inflation

pressure monitor .......................150

Engine oil level indicator ..............154

Engine oil consumption ................155

Exterior lamp switch ......................156

Night security illumination ..........158

Headlamp cleaning system ...........159

Combination switch .......................160

Hazard warning flasher

switch ..........................................163

Automatic climate control .............164

Display and controls ..................166

Basic setting ................................168

Special Settings ..........................169

Activated charcoal filter ........... 172

Economy mode ........................... 173

Residual engine heat

utilization .....................................174

Switching the automatic

climate control on and off ......... 175

Front center console storage

compartment ventilation .......... 175

Front center console storage

compartment ventilation .......... 175

Rear passenger compartment

climate control ..........................177

Power windows ............................... 181

Sliding/pop-up roof .......................184

Interior lighting ............................. 187

Rear window sunshade .................190

Rear door window sunshade ........ 191

Sun visors ....................................... 191

Vanity mirrors ................................192

Interior ............................................193

Storage compartments and

armrests ..................................... 193

Glove box .....................................194

Cup holder ......................................199

Ashtrays ..........................................201

Lighter .............................................203

Parcel net in front

passenger footwell ....................204

Parcel net in trunk ........................204

Telephone, general ........................205

Garage door opener .......................206

Infrared reflecting

windshield ................................. 210

Driving

Control and operation of

radio transmitters ..................... 212

The first 1 000 miles

(1 500 km) ................................. 213

Maintenance ...................................213

Tele Aid ........................................... 214

Catalytic converter ........................224

Emission control ............................225

Starter switch .................................226

Starter switch –

KEYLESS-GO ..............................228

Starting and turning off

the engine ..................................231

Automatic transmission ...............233

Parking brake ................................ 242

Driving instructions ...................... 243

Drive sensibly – Save Fuel ....... 243

Drinking and driving ................243

Pedals ..........................................243

Power assistance ........................ 244

Brakes ..........................................244

Driving off ...................................245

Parking ........................................ 246

Tires .............................................247

Snow chains ...............................249

Winter driving instructions ..... 250

Block heater ................................ 251

Deep water ..................................252

Passenger compartment ........... 252

Traveling abroad ........................ 252

Cruise control ................................253

Distronic (DTR) ..............................256

Brake assist system

(BAS) ...........................................271

Antilock brake system

(ABS) ...........................................272

Electronic stability program

(ESP) ...........................................274

Active body control (ABC) ............278

Level control system

for vehicles

with Airmatic system ...............279

Level control system

for vehicles

with Active Body Control

(ABC) ..........................................280

Adaptive da mping system

(ADS) ...........................................283

Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........285

What you should know

at the gas station .......................290

Check regularly and

before a long trip ......................293

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Instrument cluster display

Malfunction and indicator

lamps in the

instrument cluster ....................296

On-board diagnostic system .....296

Check engine malfunction

indicator lamp .............................296

Brake warning lamp ..................298

Supplemental restraint
system (SRS)

indicator lamp .............................299

Fuel reserve warning .................299

ABS malfunction

indicator lamp .............................300

Electronic stability
program (ESP) —

warning lamp ..............................301

Distronic (DTR) –

warning lamp ..............................301

Seat belt nonusage

warning lamp ..............................302

Malfunction and

indicator lamp in the

center console ...........................302

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ....302

Malfunction and
warning messages in the

multifunction display .............. 303

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................304

BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ..........305

ENTRANCE POSITION .............. 306

BRAKE ASSIST ...........................306

BRAKE LINING WEAR .............. 307

BRAKE FLUID ............................ 307

PARKING BRAKE ....................... 308

TRUNK OPEN .............................308

ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability

program) ..................................... 309

COOLANT (coolant level) .......... 310

COOLANT

(coolant temperature) ................ 311

LIGHTING SYSTEM .................... 312

LIGHT SENSOR ........................... 314

ACTIVE BO DY CONTROL

(ABC) ............................................ 314

TIRE PRESSURE ......................... 316

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 318

CRUISE CONTROL ..................... 319

KEY ............................................... 319

DOOR ...........................................320

HOOD ...........................................320

TELE AID .....................................321

OIL TEMP.

(engine oil temperature) ...........321

CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO) ......322

SELECTOR LEVER ......................323

TELEPHONE – FUNCTION .......323

WASHER FLUID .........................324

AIR SPRING (AirMatic) .............325

DISTRONIC (DTR) ......................326

Practical hints

First aid kit .....................................328

Stowing things in the vehicle ......328

Fuses ................................................329

Hood .................................................331

Checking engine oil level .............334

Automatic transmission

fluid level ...................................335

Active body control

(ABC) fluid level ........................335

Coolant level ...................................336

Adding coolant ...........................336

Windshield and

headlamp washer system ........337

Windshield and
headlamp washer fluid

mixing ratio ................................337

Spare wheel, vehicle tools,

storage compartment ................338

Vehicle jack .....................................339

Wheels .............................................340

Tire Replacement .......................340

Rotating wheels ..........................341

Spare wheel ....................................341

Changing wheels ........................... 343

Tire inflation pressure ................. 348

Battery .............................................349

Jump starting ................................. 351

Towing the vehicle ........................ 353

Exterior lamps ............................... 356

Headlamp assembly ..................357

Taillamp assemblies ..................360

Trunk lamp ..................................... 362

Changing batteries in the

electronic main key ..................363

Synchronizing

remote control ............................365

Changing batteries in the

KEYLESS-GO-card ....................366

Emergency engine

shut-down ..................................368

Fuel filler flap,

manual release .........................368

Emergency operation of

sliding/pop-up roof ..................369

Replacing wiper blades ................370

Roof rack ..........................................371

Vehicle care

Cleaning and care

of the vehicle .............................374

Power washer ..............................375

Tar stains .....................................376

Paintwork, painted body

components .................................376

Engine cleaning .......................... 376

Vehicle washing .........................376

Ornamental moldings ................377

Headlamps, taillamps,

turn signal lenses ......................377

Cleaning the Distronic

system sensor .............................378

Cleaning the parktronic

system sensors ...........................378

Wiper blades ...............................379

Light alloy wheels ......................380

Instrument cluster .....................380

Steering wheel and

gear selector lever ......................380

Cup holder ...................................380

Seat belts .....................................381

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Headliner and shelf below

rear window ................................381

Leather upholstery .....................381

Hard plastic trim items .............381

Plastic and rubber parts ............381

Technical data

Spare parts service ....................... 384

Warranty coverage ........................ 384

Identification labels ...................... 385

Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...........387

Technical data ................................388

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -

capacities ................................... 394

Engine oils ......................................396

Engine oil additives ......................396

Air conditioner refrigerant ...........396

Brake fluid ......................................396

Premium unleaded gasoline ........397

Fuel requirements .........................397

Gasoline additives .........................398

Coolants ...........................................398

Consumer information ..................400

Index

Index ................................................402

Product information

Kindly 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.

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.

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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.

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, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

(California, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties
after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of
the vehicle. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer (1) if the vehicle is out of service by
reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days or (2) the same
substantial non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once directly

notified us in writing of the need to repair the non-conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the
repair ourselves. Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Regional Office listed in the
Service and Warranty Information Booklet.

Maintenance

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.

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Roadside assistance

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 Client 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.

Change of address or ownership

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 Client 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 Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

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: In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

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

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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.

Where to find it

The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:

• Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

•Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation.

•Driving: Important information on driving.

• Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.

• Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.

•Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.

• Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,

coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.

•Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.

Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.

Explanation of color used:

Warning notices for the protection of yourself and
others appear on red background.

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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 the following addresses:

In the USA: Client 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

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 retailer, or Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393
(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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Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18

Door control panel .......................20

Overhead control panel ...............21

Dashboard .....................................22

Center console ..............................24

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

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Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instruments and controls

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

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1 Door control panel, see page 20

2 Overhead control panel, see page 21

3 Dashboard, see page 22

4 Center console, see page 24

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

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Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

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20Instruments and controls

Door control panel 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 48

2 Memory function (for storing seat, steering wheel,

rear view mirror and exterior mirror settings), see

4

2

5

page 111

3 Seat heater, see page 75

Seat ventilation, see page 78

1

3

4 Front seat adjustment, see page 67

5 Exterior mirror adjustment, see page 106

6 Power windows, see page 181

7 Trunk lid release switch, see page 57

Trunk lid opening/closing system switch, see

3

3

6

3

3

7

3

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page 58

data

Overhead control panel 1 Interior lighting, see page 187

2 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 184

3 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 214

4 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and

voice recognition system

1

5 Rear view mirror, see page 106

6 Garage door opener, see page 206

2

3

4

5

6

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Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

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Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

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Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Dashboard

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

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1 Parking brake pedal, see page 242

2 Hood lock release, see page 331

3 Parking brake release, see page 242

4 Exterior lamp switch, see page 156

5 Easy-entry/ exit feature, see page 66

Steering wheel adjustment, see page 105

6 Headlamp washer button, see page 159

7 Combination switch, see page 160

8 Cruise control switch, see page 253, or

Distronic (DTR) switch, see page 256

9 Multifunction steering wheel, see page 120

Horn (with electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2)
Airbag, see page 94

10 Instrument cluster, see page 114

11 Voice recognition system switch, see separate

operating instructions

12 Starter switch, see page 226

13 Glove box lock, see page 194

14 Glove box lid release, see page 194

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

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Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

24Instruments and controls

Center console 1 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) control switch,

see page 274

2 ADS (Adaptive Damping System), see page 283

Level control for vehicles with ABC (Active Body
Control), see page 278

3 Level control for vehicles with Airmatic,

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ABC (Active Body Control), see page 278

4 Rear seat head restraints, see page 80

Rear seat head restraints, automatic, see page 81

5 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 163

6 Central locking switch, see page 50

7 Antitheft Alarm System, see page 62

Switch for Tow-Away Protection, see page 64

8 Parking assist (Parktronic system) deactivation

(optional), see page 285

9 Rear window sunshade, see page 190

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10 COMAND system, see separate operating

instructions

11 Automatic climate control, see page 164

Rear window defroster, see page 180

12 Ashtray, see page 201

Lighter, see page 203

13 Start-/Stop button

Starter switch for KEYLESS-GO only, see page 228

14 Lower storage space, see page 195

15 Automatic transmission, see page 233

16 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 302

17 Distronic (DTR) – switch for distance notification

function, see page 268.

18 Distronic (DTR) – thumbwheel for setting distance,

see page 268.

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

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Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Operation

Vehicle keys ......................................28

Start lock-out ....................................32

General notes on the

central locking system ...............33

Central locking system ...................34

Radio frequency and

infrared remote control ...............34

KEYLESS-GO .................................38

Opening and
closing windows and
sliding / pop-up roof

from outside ..................................45

Panic button ..................................47

Mechanical keys ...........................47

Doors ..................................................48

Power closing assist for

doors and trunk lid .....................50

Central locking switch ....................50

Automatic central locking ..............52

Emergency unlocking

in case of accident ......................52

Trunk .................................................53

Trunk lid release switch .................57

Instrument

cluster display

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Trunk lid release/close switch ...... 58

Trunk lid emergency release .........61

Antitheft alarm system ................... 62

Tow-away alarm ............................... 64

Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 66

Front seat adjustment ..................... 67

Removal and installation

of front seat head restraints ..... 72

Lumbar support ............................... 73

Multicontour backrest .................... 73

Seat heater ........................................ 75

Seat ventilation system .................. 78

Rear seat head restraints ............... 80

Power head restraints, rear ............81

Power seats, rear ............................. 82

Seat belts and integrated

restraint system .......................... 84

Seat belts .......................................... 84

Seat belt nonusage

warning system .......................... 85

TM

BabySmart

airbag

deactivation system ....................91

Technica l

data

TM

Self-test BabySmart
without special child

seat installed ................................. 91

Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) ...............................92

Emergency tensioning

retractor (ETR) .............................93

Airbags ..............................................94

Safety guidelines for the

seat belt, emergency

tensioning retractor

and airbag .................................. 100

Infant and child restraint

systems ....................................... 102

Steering wheel adjustment .......... 105

Rear view mirrors ..........................106

Memory function ............................111

Instrument cluster ..........................114

Multifunction steering wheel,

multifunction display ...............120

Trip and main odometer,

FSS, tire inflation pressure

monitor and engine oil level

indicator .....................................124

Audio systems .............................125

Radio ............................................125

CD player .....................................126

Cassette player ...........................127

Telephone ........................................128

Telephone book ..........................128

Redialing ..................................... 130

Incoming call ..............................132

Navigation system ..........................133

Distronic (DTR) ............................... 134

Trip computer ................................. 135

Malfunction / warning

message memory ......................136

Individual settings .........................138

Setting the audio volume ..............146

Flexible service system

(FSS) ............................................147

Tire inflation

pressure monitor ......................150

Engine oil level indicator ..............154

Engine oil consumption ................155

Exterior lamp switch .....................156

Night security illumination ..........158

Headlamp cleaning system ...........159

Combination switch .......................160

Hazard warning flasher

switch ..........................................163

Automatic climate control .............164

Display and controls ..................166

Basic setting ................................168

Special Settings ..........................169

Activated charcoal filter ........... 172

Economy mode ........................... 173

Residual engine heat

utilization .....................................174

Switching the automatic

climate control on and off ........ 175

Front center console storage

compartment ventilation .......... 175

Front center console storage

compartment ventilation .......... 175

Rear passenger compartment

climate control .......................... 177

Power windows ............................... 181

Sliding/pop-up roof .......................184

Interior lighting ............................. 187

Rear window sunshade .................190

Rear door window sunshade ........ 191

Sun visors ....................................... 191

Vanity mirrors ................................192

Interior ............................................193

Storage compartments and

armrests ..................................... 193

Glove box .....................................194

Cup holder ......................................199

Ashtrays ..........................................201

Lighter .............................................203

Parcel net in front

passenger footwell ....................204

Parcel net in trunk ........................204

Telephone, general ........................205

Garage door opener .......................206

Infrared reflecting

windshield ................................. 210

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

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