Home » Mercedes Manuals » 2006 Mercedes S-Class » Manual Viewer

2006 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 174

2006 Mercedes S-Class Manual

Get 2006 Mercedes S-Class PDF manuals and user guides

View all 2006 Mercedes S-Class manuals

Page 174 highlights

Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmission see "Automatic transmission" ( page 46). Your vehicle's transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjustments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions. If the operating conditions change, the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its shift program. i During the brief warm-up, transmission upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature. The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on: the gear selector lever position D ( page 175) with gear ranges ( page 178) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 179) or (M/C/S) (S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG only) ( page 183) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 177) the vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 173

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Operator’s Manual	11
Service and warranty information;Information:About service and warranty	11
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	12
Maintenance	13
Roadside assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Operating:Vehicle outside the USA and Canada	14
Operating safety	17
Proper use of the vehicle	17
Problems:With vehicle	18
Safety defects:Reporting;Reporting:Safety defects	19
Reporting safety defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Cockpit	23
Instrument cluster	25
Multifunction steering wheel	27
Center console	28
f. At a glance/Pos.11/Center console, upper part	28
f. At a glance/Pos.11/Center console, lower part	29
Overhead control panel	30
Door control panel	31
Getting started	32
Unlocking	33
SmartKey:Unlocking	33
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Unlocking	34
Starter switch positions	35
Adjusting	38
Adjusting:Seats;Seats:Adjusting	38
Adjusting:Steering wheel;Steering wheel:Adjusting;Height adjustment:Steering wheel	41
Mirrors:Adjusting;Adjusting:Mirrors	42
Driving:General instructions	44
Seat belts:Fastening;Fastening the seat belts;Safety belts see Seat belts;Occupant safety:Fastening	44
Starting the engine	47
Parking brake:Releasing	49
Driving	50
Switching on:Headlamps;Headlamps:Switching on;Activating:Headlamps	51
Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals	52
Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers;Switching on:Windshield wipers;Windshield wip	53
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving see Problems while driving	55
Parking;Locking	56
Parking brake:Engaging	57
Headlamps:Switching off;Switching off:Headlamps;Deactivating:Headlamps	58
Turning off:Engine;Engine:Turning off with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*;Switching o	58
Closing;Locking	59
Safety and Security	60
Occupant safety;Safety:Occupant	61
Air bags;Occupant safety:Air bags	62
Seat belts	68
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)	71
Child safety;Occupant safety:Children in the vehicle	72
Rear window:Blocking operation;Blocking:Rear window operation;Power windows:Blocking of rear window	78
Panic alarm;Panic alarm:Panic button on SmartKey	79
Activating	79
Deactivating	79
Driving:Safety systems;Safety systems:Driving;Driving systems:Driving safety systems	80
Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS	80
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS	81
Driving safety systems:ESP®;ESP®;Electronic Stability Program see ESP®	82
ESP®:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP®	85
Anti-theft systems	86
Immobilizer;Activating:Immobilizer	86
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system;Alarm system:Anti-theft	87
Tow-away alarm	89
Controls in detail	92
Locking;Unlocking;SmartKey:Locking and unlocking	93
SmartKey	93
Lcking and unlocking:SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*	97
Opening:Doors from the inside;Doors:Opening from inside vehicle	103
Opening the trunk	104
Trunk:Closing;Closing:Trunk	106
Trunk lid emergency release	112
Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid	113
Automatic locking when driving;Central locking:Automatic	113
Central locking:From inside;Central locking:Unlocking from inside	114
Seats	115
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature;Easy-entry/exit feature	115
Head restraints	117
Rear seats;Seats: Rear seats	118
Rear seat head restraints:Rear seats;Rear seats:Rear seat head restraints	121
Lumbar support adjustment;Adjusting:Lumbar support	123
Multicontour backrest;Adjusting:Multicontour backrest;Seats:Multicontour backrest*	123
Drive-dynamic seat*	125
Seats:Heater	126
Memory function	129
Memory function:Storing key dependent settings;Storing (Memory function*):Positions into memory;Posi	130
Memory function:Recalling positions from memory;Positions (Memory function):Recalling from memory	130
Mirrors:Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position;Parking position:Exterior rear view mirro	131
Lighting	132
Exterior lamp switch;Lighting:Exterior lamp switch;Front lamps:Switching on;Lighting:Low beam;Lighti	132
Combination switch	136
Hazard warning flasher	137
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior;Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	138
Lighting:Courtesy lighting;Courtesy lighting	140
Lighting:Door entry lamps;Door entry lamps	140
Trunk:Lighting	140
Instrument cluster	141
Instrument cluster:Illumination;Adjusting:Instrument cluster illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluste	141
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature gauge;Coolant:Temperature gauge	142
Resetting:Trip odometer;Trip odometer:Resetting	142
Tachometer	143
Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator	143
Clock	143
Control system	144
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display;Multifunction display;Control system:Multifunction display	144
Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons;Control system:Multifunction steering wheel;Multifunction steer	145
Control system:Menus;Menus:In control system	147
Menus:Standard display;Control system:Standard display menu	149
Menus:AUDIO;Control system:AUDIO menu;AUDIO menu	149
Audio system:CD mode;CD mode;CD changer*;Changing: CDs	152
Menus:TEL;Control system:TEL menu;Telephone:Operating;Operating:Telephone	154
Menus:NAVI;Control system:NAVI menu;Navigation system:Operating;Operating:Navigation system	156
Distronic:Calling up settings;Settings:Calling up Distronic;Calling up:Distronic* settings;Control	157
Menus:Trip computer;Control system:Trip computer menu;Trip computer	158
Menus:Vehicle status message memory;Control system:Vehicle status message memory menu;Vehicle status	160
Control system:Settings menu;Settings menu:Functions in;Setting:Individual vehicle settings;Settings	161
Automatic transmission	174
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position	176
Driving tips	178
Gear range:Automatic transmission	179
Automatic shift program:Automatic transmission	180
One-touch gearshifting	181
Steering wheel gearshift control S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG:Automatic transmission	182
Manual shift program S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG:Automatic transmission	184
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	186
Good visibility	187
Headlamps:Cleaning system*;Cleaning:Headlamps	187
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	187
Power folding exterior rear view mirrors	189
Sun visors	191
Rear window sunshade	192
Rear side window sunshade*	192
Automatic climate control	193
Deactivating the climate control system	196
Setting:Temperature (interior);Automatic climate control:Setting the temperature	196
Adjusting:Air distribution	197
Adjusting:Air volume;Air volume:Adjusting	198
MAXCOOL:Maximum cooling	198
Defrosting;Automatic climate control:Defrosting	198
Air recirculation mode;Automatic climate control:Air recirculation mode	199
Charcoal filter	201
Rear window defroster;Automatic climate control:Rear window defroster	202
Air conditioning:Turning on;Air conditioning:Turning off	203
Residual ventilation	203
Ventilated storage compartment	204
Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents;Air vents, rear passenger compartment:Adjustable;Adj	205
Rear passenger compartment climate control*	206
Power windows;Power windows:Side windows	209
Power windows:Opening;Power windows:Closing;Opening:Power windows;Closing:Power windows	209
Power windows:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Power windows;Side windows:Synchronizing power windows	211
f. Practical hints/Batteries/Synchronizing power windows	212
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	213
Opening:Power tilt/sliding sunroof;Closing:Power tilt/sliding sunroof;Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Ope	213
Tilt/sliding sunroof:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Tilt/sliding sunroof	215
Driving systems	216
Cruise control	216
Distronic;Driving systems:Distronic	219
Airmatic;Driving systems:Airmatic	230
Parktronic system;Driving systems:Parktronic system;Parking assist:Parktronic system*	236
Loading	240
Roof rack;Loading:Roof rack	240
Loading:Instructions	241
Cargo tie-down hooks;Securing cargo:Cargo tie-down hooks;Tie-down hooks (Trunk);Trunk:Tie-down hooks	241
Useful features	242
Storage compartments;Useful features:Storage compartments	243
Cup holders	249
Ashtray;Useful features:Ashtrays	250
Cigarette lighter;Useful features:Cigarette lighter;Lighter see Cigarette lighter	251
Heated steering wheel*	253
Telephone;Useful features:Telephone	254
Tele Aid;Useful features:Tele Aid	255
Garage door opener;Useful features:Garage door opener	264
Infrared reflecting windshield	270
Operation	272
Driving:General instructions;Driving instructions	274
Drive sensibly – save fuel	274
Drinking and driving	274
Pedals	274
Power assistance	274
Brakes	275
Driving off	277
Parking	277
Tires:Driving instructions	278
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning	278
Tire traction	279
Tire speed rating	279
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter	280
Standing water:Driving instructions;Deep water see Standing water;Driving:Through standing water	281
Passenger compartment	282
Driving abroad;Driving:Abroad	282
Control and operation of radio transmitters;Radio transmitters, control and operation;Operating:Radi	282
Catalytic converter	283
Emission control	283
Coolant:Temperature	284
At the gas station	285
Refueling	285
Regular checks	286
Engine:Compartment;Engine compartment	288
Hood;Engine compartment:Hood;Hood:Opening	288
Engine oil:Checking level;Oil:Dipstick	289
Transmission see Automatic transmission;ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid);Automatic transmission:Tr	294
Active Body Control* (ABC*) fluid level	294
Coolant:Checking level;Checking:Coolant level;Coolant;Coolant level:Checking	295
Battery, vehicle	296
Windshield:Washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system*;Headlamp cleani	297
Tires	298
Important guidelines	298
Tire care and maintenance	299
Direction of rotation (tires)	301
Loading the vehicle	301
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure <$nopage>;Tire inflation p	307
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	309
Tire labeling	314
Load identification	318
TIN	319
Maximum tire load	320
Maximum tire pressure	321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	321
Tire ply material	323
Tire terminology	324
Tires:Rotating	327
Winter driving	328
Winter driving:Tires	328
Block heater (Canada only)	329
Snow chains	329
Service (maintenance)	330
Maintenance service indicator:Clearing	331
Overdue maintenance service;Maintenance service:Overdue	331
Maintenance service:Calling up the maintenance service indicator;Maintenance service indicator:Calli	331
Maintenance service indicator:Resetting;Resetting:Maintenance service indicator	332
Vehicle care	333
Washing the vehicle	333
Practical hints	340
What to do if...	341
Practical hints:Lamps in instrument cluster	341
Practical hints:Lamp in center console;Center console:Air bag off indicator lamp;Air bag off indicat	349
Practical hints:Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display;Displays:Vehicle status message	350
First aid kit;Practical hints:First aid kit	385
Vehicle tool kit;Tools;Practical hints:Vehicle tool kit	385
Unlocking:In an emergency;Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergen	389
f. Controls in Detail/Opening door w. Mechanical Key	389
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency;Emergency operations:Locking the vehicle;Manual operations:Locking t	390
Fuel filler flap:Opening;Manual operations:Fuel filler flap;Opening:Fuel filler flap manually	391
Power tilt/sliding sunroof:Opening in an emergency;Opening in an emergency:Power tilt/sliding sunroo	392
Replacing SmartKey batteries	393
Batteries, SmartKey:Replacing;SmartKey:Replacing the batteries;SmartKey:Replacing the battery;SmartK	393
Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:Replacing;SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:Replacing the battery;Replaci	394
Bulbs, replacing;Replacing:Bulbs	395
Front lamps:Replacing bulbs;Replacing:Front lamp bulbs	398
Replacing:Brake lamp bulbs;Replacing:Backup lamp bulbs	400
Replacing:Wiper blades;Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades;Wiper blades:Replacing;Windshield:Re	402
Wiper blades:Removing;Removing:Wiper blades	402
Wiper blades:Installing;Installing:Wiper blades	403
Flat tire	404
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	404
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel;Spare wheel:Mounting	404
Battery, vehicle;Vehicle:Service battery;Vehicle battery	409
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting;Disconnecting:Vehicle battery	410
Battery, vehicle:Removing;Removing:Vehicle battery	410
Battery, vehicle:Charging;Charging:Vehicle battery;Battery, vehicle:Reinstalling;Reinstalling vehicl	410
Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting;Reconnecting:Vehicle battery	411
Jump starting;Discharged battery:Jump starting;Battery discharged:Jump starting	412
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing;Practical hints:Towing the vehicle	414
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit):Installing;Installing:Towing eye bolt	416
Fuses;Electrical fuses;Practical hints:Fuses	417
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment;Fuse box;Passenger compartment:Fuse box in	418
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment;Fuse box;Engine compartment:Fuse box in	419
Technical data	420
Parts service	421
Warranty coverage	422
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	422
Identification labels	423
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	424
S350/S430/S 430 4MATIC/S500/ S500 4MATIC	424
S55AMG	424
S600 and S 65 AMG	424
Engine:Data	425
Rims and Tires	427
Same size tires	429
Mixed size tires	431
Spare wheel	432
Electrical system	433
Main Dimensions	434
Main Dimensions	434
Weights	434
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	435
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Capacities	435
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Engine oil	438
Engine oil:Additives	438
Air conditioning refrigerant	438
Brake fluid	438
f. Operation/At the gas station/Gasoline	439
Fuel requirements	439
Gasoline additives	440
f. Operation/Engine compartment/Coolants	440
Windshield and headlamp washer system	443
Technical terms	444