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Controls in detail Driving systems AIRMATIC AIRMATIC automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle. AIRMATIC consists of two components: Adaptive Damping System (ADS) Level control system The ADS automatically selects the optimum damping for the respective driving conditions. At the same time the suspension is set to either sporty or regular. Suspension tuning The suspension tuning is set according to: Your driving style Road surface conditions Your choice of suspension style, "sporty" or "regular", which you select using the damping switch. The following suspension styles are available: Regular Both indicator lamps 1 are off. Sporty I One indicator lamp 1 is on. Sporty II Both indicator lamps 1 are on. 1 Indicator lamps 2 Damping switch Start the engine. Press the damping switch 2 until the desired suspension style is set. i The selected suspension style is stored in memory, even after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 211

Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction	9
Product information	9
Operator’s Manual	10
Service and warranty information;Information:About service and warranty	10
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	11
Maintenance	12
Roadside assistance	12
Change of address or ownership	12
Operating:Vehicle outside the USA and Canada	13
Operating safety;Operating:Safety	16
Vehicle:Proper use of	16
Problems:With vehicle	17
Safety defects:Reporting;Reporting:Safety defects	18
Reporting safety defects	18
At a glance	19
Cockpit	20
Instrument cluster	22
Multifunction steering wheel	24
Center console	25
f. At a glance/Pos.11/Center console, upper part	25
f. At a glance/Pos.11/Center console, lower part	26
Overhead control panel	27
Door control panel	28
Getting started	29
Unlocking	30
Unlocking:With the SmartKey	30
Unlocking:With KEYLESS-GO;KEYLESS-GO:Unlocking with	32
Adjusting	34
Adjusting:Seats;Seats:Adjusting	34
Adjusting:Steering wheel;Steering wheel:Adjusting;Height adjustment:Steering wheel	37
Mirrors:Adjusting;Adjusting:Mirrors	38
Driving:General instructions	40
Seat belts:Fastening;Fastening the seat belts;Safety belts see Seat belts;Occupant safety:Fastening	40
Starting the engine	42
Switching on:Headlamps;Headlamps:Switching on;Activating:Headlamps	46
Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals	46
Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers;Switching on:Windshield wipers;Windshield wip	47
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving see Problems while driving	48
Parking;Locking	50
Parking brake:Engaging	50
Headlamps:Switching off;Switching off:Headlamps;Deactivating:Headlamps	51
Turning off:Engine;Engine:Turning off with the Smartkey;Switching off:Engine	52
Safety and Security	55
Occupant safety;Safety:Occupant	56
Airbags;Occupant safety:Airbags	57
Seat belts	62
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE)	66
Child safety;Occupant safety:Children in the vehicle	67
Rear window:Blocking operation;Blocking:Rear window operation;Power windows:Blocking of rear window	74
Panic alarm;Panic alarm:Panic button on SmartKey	75
Activating	75
Deactivating	75
Driving:Safety systems;Safety systems:Driving;Driving systems:Driving safety systems	76
Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS	76
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS	78
Driving safety systems:ESP;ESP;Electronic Stability Program see ESP	78
ESP:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP	81
Anti-theft systems	82
Immobilizer;Activating:Immobilizer	82
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system;Alarm system:Anti-theft	82
Tow-away alarm	84
Controls in detail	85
Locking;Unlocking;SmartKey:Locking and unlocking	86
Keys	86
Opening:Doors from the inside;Doors:Opening from inside vehicle	94
Trunk:Trunk lid;Opening:Trunk;Trunk:Opening;	95
Opening:Trunk from the inside;Trunk:Opening from inside vehicle	96
Trunk lid emergency release	96
Trunk:Closing;Closing:Trunk	97
Trunk:Locking separately;Locking:Trunk lid, separately	98
Trunk:Unlocking separately;Unlocking:Trunk lid, separately	98
Trunk lid opening/closing system*	99
Trunk:Unlocking separately;Unlocking:Trunk lid, separately	102
Automatic locking when driving;Central locking:Automatic	102
Central locking:From inside;Central locking:Unlocking from inside	103
Seats	104
Lumbar support adjustment;Adjusting:Lumbar support	104
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature;Easy-entry/exit feature	104
Head restraints	105
Multicontour seat;Adjusting:Multicontour seat;Seats:Multicontour seat*	107
Drive-dynamic seat*	109
Seats:Heater	111
Rear seats;Seats: Rear seats	113
Memory function	117
Memory function:Storing key dependent settings;Storing (Memory function*):Positions into memory;Posi	118
Memory function:Recalling positions from memory;Positions (Memory function):Recalling from memory	118
Mirrors:Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position;Parking position:Exterior rear view mirro	118
Lighting	120
Exterior lamp switch;Lighting:Exterior lamp switch;Front lamps:Switching on;Lighting:Low beam;Lighti	120
Combination switch	123
Hazard warning flasher	124
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior;Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	124
Courtesy lighting	126
Instrument cluster	127
Instrument cluster:Illumination;Adjusting:Instrument cluster illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluste	127
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature gauge;Coolant:Temperature gauge	128
Resetting:Trip odometer;Trip odometer:Resetting	128
Tachometer	129
Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator	129
Control system	130
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display;Multifunction display;Control system:Multifunction display	130
Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons;Control system:Multifunction steering wheel;Multifunction steer	131
Control system:Menus;Menus:In control system	133
Menus:Standard display;Control system:Standard display menu	135
Menus:AUDIO;Control system:AUDIO menu;AUDIO menu	135
Audio system:CD mode;CD mode;CD changer*;Changing: CDs	137
Menus:TEL;Control system:TEL menu;Telephone:Operating;Operating:Telephone	139
Menus:NAVI;Control system:NAVI menu;Navigation system:Operating;Operating:Navigation system	142
Distronic:Calling up settings;Settings:Calling up Distronic;Calling up:Distronic* settings;Control	142
Menus:Trip computer;Control system:Trip computer menu;Trip computer	143
Menus:Malfunction memory;Control system:Malfunction memory menu;Malfunction memory;Malfunction memor	145
Control system:Settings menu;Settings menu:Functions in;Setting:Individual vehicle settings;Settings	146
f.At a glance/Pos.6/Selector lever	160
One-touch gearshifting;Automatic transmission:One-touch gearshifting	161
Gear range:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Gear ranges	162
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position;Gear selector lever:Position;Shifting:Gear selec	163
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Program mode selector swi	164
Automatic transmission:Accelerator position;Accelerator position, automatic transmission	165
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	165
Automatic transmission:Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) and manual shift program S 55 A	166
Good visibility	168
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	168
Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors	170
Windshield wipers	171
Headlamps:Cleaning system*;Cleaning:Headlamps	171
Sun visors	172
Rear window sunshade*	173
Rear door window sunshade*	173
Automatic climate control	174
Setting:Temperature (interior);Automatic climate control:Setting the temperature	177
Adjusting:Air distribution	178
Adjusting:Air volume;Air volume:Adjusting	179
MAXCOOL:Maximum cooling	179
Defrosting;Automatic climate control:Defrosting	180
Air recirculation mode;Automatic climate control:Air recirculation mode	180
Charcoal filter	182
Rear window defroster;Automatic climate control:Rear window defroster	183
Deactivating the climate control system	183
Air conditioning:Turning on;Air conditioning:Turning off	184
Storage compartment ventilation	184
Residual ventilation	185
Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents;Air vents, rear passenger compartment:Adjustable;Adj	186
Rear passenger compartment climate control*	187
Power windows;Power windows:Side windows	188
Side windows:Opening;Side windows:Closing;Opening:Windows;Closing:Windows	188
Power windows:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Power windows;Side windows:Synchronizing power windows	191
Sliding/pop-up roof	192
Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Closing:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof:Opening;Sliding/pop-up r	192
Sliding/pop-up roof:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Sliding/pop-up roof	195
Driving systems	196
Cruise control;Driving systems:Cruise control	196
Distronic;Driving systems:Distronic	199
AIRMATIC;Driving systems:AIRMATIC	211
Driving systems:Parktronic;Parktronic;Parking assist see Parktronic <nopage>	218
Loading	222
Roof rack;Loading:Roof rack	222
Loading:Instructions	222
Cargo tie-down hooks;Securing cargo:Cargo tie-down hooks;Tie-down hooks (Trunk);Trunk:Tie-down hooks	223
Useful features	224
Interior storage spaces;Useful features:Interior storage spaces	224
Ashtray;Useful features:Ashtrays	232
Cigarette lighter;Useful features:Cigarette lighter;Lighter see Cigarette lighter	233
Heated steering wheel*	235
Telephone;Useful features:Telephone	236
Tele Aid;Useful features:Tele Aid	237
Garage door opener;Useful features:Garage door opener	245
Infrared reflecting windshield	248
Operation	249
Driving:General instructions;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:Driving instructions	254
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning <nopage>	255
Tire traction	255
Tire speed rating	255
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter	256
Standing water:Driving instructions;Deep water see Standing water;Driving:Through standing water	257
Passenger compartment	258
Driving abroad;Driving:Abroad	258
Control and operation of radio transmitters;Radio transmitters, control and operation;Operating:Radi	258
Catalytic converter	259
Emission control	259
Coolant:Temperature	260
At the gas station	261
Regular checks	262
Engine:Compartment;Engine compartment	263
Hood;Engine compartment:Hood;Hood:Opening	263
Engine oil:Checking level	264
Transmission see Automatic transmission;ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid);Automatic transmission:Tr	268
Active Body Control* (ABC*) fluid level	268
Coolant:Checking level;Checking:Coolant level;Coolant;Coolant level:Checking	268
Battery, vehicle	270
Windshield:Washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system*;Headlamp cleani	271
Tires;Wheels:Tires and wheels	272
Important guidelines	272
Service life (tires);Tires:Service life	273
Direction of rotation (tires);Tires:Direction of rotation	273
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	273
Rotating wheels;Wheels:Rotating	277
Winter driving	278
Winter driving:Tires;Tires:Winter;Winter tires	278
Block heater;Winter driving:Block heater	279
Snow chains;Winter driving:Snow chains	279
Service (maintenance)	280
Service indicator:Clearing	280
Service:Overdue;Overdue service;Service:Types	280
Service:Calling up the service indicator;Service indicator:Calling up;Calling up:Service indicator	281
Resetting:Service indicator (FSS);Service indicator:Clearing;Service indicator:Calling up	281
Vehicle care	282
Washing the vehicle	282
Practical hints	289
What to do if...	290
Practical hints:Lamps in instrument cluster	290
Practical hints:Lamp in center console;Center console:AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp;AIRBAG OFF indicator	295
Practical hints:Messages in the display;Displays:Messages	296
First aid kit;Practical hints:First aid kit	322
Vehicle tool kit;Tools;Practical hints:Vehicle tool kit	322
Unlocking:In an emergency;Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergen	326
f. Controls in Detail/Opening door w. Mechanical Key	326
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency;Emergency operations:Locking the vehicle;Manual operations:Locking t	327
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing;SmartKey:Changing batteries;	328
Fuel filler flap:Opening;Manual operations:Fuel filler flap;Opening:Fuel filler flap manually	329
Emergency operations:Opening sliding/pop-up roof;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof in an emergency;Emergen	330
Sliding/pop-up roof:Opening;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof:Closing;Closing:Sliding/	330
Bulbs, replacing;Replacing:Bulbs	331
Bulbs	331
Front lamps:Replacing bulbs;Replacing:Front lamp bulbs	333
Replacing:Brake lamp bulbs;Replacing:Backup lamp bulbs	336
Replacing:Wiper blades;Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades;Wiper blades:Replacing;Windshield:Re	337
Wiper blades:Removing;Removing:Wiper blades	337
Wiper blades:Installing;Installing:Wiper blades	338
Flat tire	339
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	339
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel;Spare wheel:Mounting	339
Battery, vehicle;Vehicle:Service battery;Vehicle battery	344
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting;Disconnecting:Vehicle battery	345
Battery, vehicle:Removing;Removing:Vehicle battery	345
Battery, vehicle:Charging;Charging:Vehicle battery;Battery, vehicle:Reinstalling;Reinstalling vehicl	345
Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting;Reconnecting:Vehicle battery	345
Jump starting;Discharged battery:Jump starting;Battery discharged:Jump starting	347
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing;Practical hints:Towing the vehicle	349
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit):Installing;Installing:Towing eye bolt	351
Fuses;Electrical fuses;Practical hints:Fuses	353
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment;Fuse box;Passenger compartment:Fuse box in	353
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment;Fuse box;Engine compartment:Fuse box in	354
Emergency engine shut-down;Engine shut down in an emergency	355
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
S430 / S500	361
S55AMG	361
S600	361
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
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Capacities	371
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Engine oil	373
Engine oil additives	373
Air conditioning refrigerant	373
Brake fluid	373
f. Operation/At the gas station/Gasoline	374
Fuel requirements	374
Gasoline additives	374
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Coolants	375
Windshield and headlamp washer system	377
Consumer information	378
Uniform tire quality grading	378
Technical terms	381