2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG Owners Manual

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator’s Manual S-Class Order No. 6515 2190 13 Part No. 220 584 27 97 USA Edition B 2006 Ê6%t;ÂWË 2205842797 Operator’s Manual S-Class

S 350 S 430 S 430 4MATIC S 500 S 500 4MATIC S 55 AMG S 600 S 65 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time:  Please read this manual carefully, 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 oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual ............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 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 your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13 Where to find it .................................... 14 Symbols ............................................... 15 Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16 Problems with your vehicle .................. 17 Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting safety defects ................ 18 Vehicle data recording......................... 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 19 At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit ................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Door control panel................................ 30 Getting started ................................... 31 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 33 Starter switch positions .................. 34 Adjusting .............................................. 37 Seats .............................................. 37 Steering wheel ................................ 40 Mirrors ............................................ 41 Driving .................................................. 43 Fastening the seat belts ................. 43 Starting the engine ......................... 46 Parking brake ................................. 48 Driving ............................................ 49 Switching on headlamps ................. 50 Turn signals .................................... 51 Windshield wipers ........................... 52 Problems while driving.................... 54 Parking and locking .............................. 55 Parking brake ................................. 56 Switching off headlamps................. 57 Turning off the engine ..................... 57 Locking ........................................... 58

Contents Safety and Security ........................... 59 Occupant safety................................... 60 Air bags .......................................... 61 Seat belts ....................................... 67 Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE ® )................................... 70 Children in the vehicle .................... 71 Override switch for rear passenger compartment ................ 77 Panic alarm .......................................... 78 Activating ....................................... 78 Deactivating ................................... 78 Driving safety systems ......................... 79 ABS ................................................ 79 BAS ................................................ 80 ESP ® .............................................. 81 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ® ..... 84 Anti-theft systems................................ 85 Immobilizer..................................... 85 Anti-theft alarm system .................. 86 Tow-away alarm ............................. 88 Controls in detail ............................... 91 Locking and unlocking ......................... 92 SmartKey ....................................... 92 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 96 Opening the doors from the inside ............................. 102 Opening the trunk ........................ 103 Closing the trunk.......................... 105 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 111 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid ................................. 112 Automatic central locking ............ 112 Locking and unlocking from the inside ............................. 113 Seats ................................................. 114 Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 114 Removing and installing front seat head restraints ..................... 116 Rear seats .................................... 117 Rear seat head restraints ............. 120 Lumbar support............................ 122 Multicontour backrest* ................ 122 Drive-dynamic seat* .................... 124 Seat heating* ............................... 125 Seat ventilation* .......................... 127 Memory function ............................... 128 Storing positions into memory ..... 129 Recalling positions from memory. 129 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ................ 130 Lighting ............................................. 131 Exterior lamp switch .................... 131 Combination switch ..................... 135 Hazard warning flasher ................ 136 Interior lighting ............................ 137 Courtesy lighting .......................... 139 Door entry lamps ......................... 139 Trunk lighting ............................... 139 Instrument cluster ............................. 140 Instrument cluster illumination .... 140 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 141 Trip odometer .............................. 141 Tachometer .................................. 142 Outside temperature indicator ..... 142 Clock............................................ 142 Control system .................................. 143 Multifunction display.................... 143 Multifunction steering wheel ........ 144 Menus .......................................... 146 Standard display menu ................ 148 AUDIO menu ................................ 148

Contents CD changer* operating mode ...... 151 TEL menu* ................................... 153 NAVI menu ................................... 155 Distronic* menu........................... 156 Trip computer menu..................... 157 Vehicle status message memory menu .............................. 159 Settings menu .............................. 160 Automatic transmission ..................... 173 Gear selector lever position ......... 175 Driving tips ................................... 177 Gear ranges ................................. 178 Automatic shift program .............. 179 Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting .................................. 180 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG .............................. 181 Manual shift program S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG .............................. 183 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 185 Good visibility ..................................... 186 Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG)............. 186 Rear view mirrors.......................... 186 Power folding exterior rear view mirrors .................................. 188 Sun visors ..................................... 190 Rear window sunshade ................. 191 Rear side window sunshade*........ 191 Automatic climate control .................. 192 Deactivating the climate control system .............................. 195 Setting the temperature................ 195 Adjusting air distribution............... 196 Adjusting air volume ..................... 197 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 197 Defrosting ..................................... 197 Air recirculation mode .................. 198 Charcoal filter ............................... 200 Rear window defroster .................. 201 Air conditioning............................. 202 Residual heat and ventilation ........ 202 Ventilated storage compartment .. 203 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents ...................... 204 Rear passenger compartment climate control*............................ 205 Power windows .................................. 208 Opening and closing the power windows........................................ 208 Synchronizing the power windows........................................ 210 Summer opening feature .............. 210 Convenience closing feature......... 211 Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 212 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 212 Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 214 Driving systems .................................. 215 Cruise control ............................... 215 Distronic* ..................................... 218 Airmatic ........................................ 229 Active Body Control (ABC)* .......... 232 Parktronic system* (Parking assist) ............................. 235

Contents Loading .............................................. 239 Roof rack* .................................... 239 Loading instructions ..................... 240 Cargo tie-down hooks .................. 240 Useful features .................................. 241 Vanity mirrors............................... 241 Storage compartments................. 242 Cup holders .................................. 248 Ashtrays ....................................... 249 Cigarette lighters.......................... 250 Heated steering wheel* (except S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG) .................................... 252 Telephone*................................... 253 Tele Aid ........................................ 254 Garage door opener ..................... 263 Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 269 Operation ......................................... 271 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 272 Driving instructions............................ 273 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 273 Drinking and driving ..................... 273 Pedals .......................................... 273 Power assistance ......................... 273 Brakes .......................................... 274 Driving off .................................... 276 Parking ......................................... 276 Tires ............................................. 277 Hydroplaning ................................ 277 Tire traction.................................. 278 Tire speed rating .......................... 278 Winter driving instructions ........... 279 Standing water ............................. 280 Passenger compartment .............. 281 Driving abroad.............................. 281 Control and operation of radio transmitters ........................ 281 Catalytic converter ....................... 282 Emission control .......................... 282 Coolant temperature .................... 283 At the gas station .............................. 284 Refueling ...................................... 284 Check regularly and before a long trip..................................... 285 Engine compartment ......................... 287 Hood ............................................ 287 Engine oil ..................................... 288 Transmission fluid level ................ 293 Active Body Control* (ABC*) fluid level ..................................... 293 Coolant level ................................ 294 Battery ......................................... 295 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 296 Tires and wheels................................ 297 Important guidelines .................... 297 Tire care and maintenance........... 298 Direction of rotation..................... 300 Loading the vehicle ...................... 300 Recommended tire inflation pressure ......................... 306 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 308 Tire labeling ................................. 313 Load identification ....................... 317

Contents DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 318 Maximum tire load ....................... 319 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 320 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 320 Tire ply material ........................... 322 Tire and loading terminology ........ 323 Rotating tires ............................... 326 Winter driving .................................... 327 Winter tires .................................. 327 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 328 Snow chains................................. 328 Maintenance...................................... 329 Clearing the maintenance service indicator........................... 330 Maintenance service term exceeded ............................. 330 Calling up the maintenance service indicator........................... 330 Resetting the maintenance service indicator........................... 331 Vehicle care ....................................... 332 Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 332 Practical hints .................................. 339 What to do if …? ................................. 340 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 340 Lamp in center console................. 348 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ........... 349 Where will I find ...? ............................ 384 First aid kit .................................... 384 Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, spare wheel ............ 384 Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 388 Unlocking the vehicle.................... 388 Locking the vehicle ....................... 389 Fuel filler flap ................................ 390 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 391 Tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 391 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 392 SmartKey ...................................... 392 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 393 Replacing bulbs .................................. 394 Bulbs ............................................. 395 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 397 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 399 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 401 Removing wiper blades ................. 401 Installing wiper blades .................. 402 Flat tire............................................... 403 Preparing the vehicle .................... 403 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 403 Battery ............................................... 408 Disconnecting the battery ............ 409 Removing the battery ................... 409 Charging and reinstalling the battery .................................... 409 Reconnecting the battery ............. 410 Jump starting...................................... 411 Towing the vehicle.............................. 413 Installing towing eye bolt .............. 415 Fuses.................................................. 416 Aids for replacing fuses ................ 416 Fuse boxes in passenger compartment ................................ 417 Fuse boxes in engine compartment ................................ 418

Contents Technical data.................................. 419 Parts service ...................................... 420 Warranty coverage ............................. 421 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 421 Identification labels............................ 422 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 423 S 350/S 430/S 430 4MATIC/ S 500/ S 500 4MATIC ................. 423 S 55 AMG ..................................... 423 S 600 and S 65 AMG.................... 423 Engine ................................................ 424 Rims and tires .................................... 426 Same size tires ............................. 428 Mixed size tires ............................ 430 Spare wheel ................................. 431 Electrical system................................ 432 Main dimensions and weights............ 433 Main dimensions .......................... 433 Weights ........................................ 433 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 434 Capacities .................................... 434 Engine oils.................................... 437 Engine oil additives ...................... 437 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 437 Brake fluid .................................... 437 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 438 Fuel requirements ........................ 438 Gasoline additives ........................ 439 Coolants....................................... 439 Windshield and headlamp washer system ............................. 442 Technical terms............................... 443 Index................................................. 451

9 Product information  Introduction Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz 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 special suitabili- ty 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 indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation 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. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be per- formed.

2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG Owners Manual

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