2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 S500 S600 S55 4MATIC AMG Owners Manual

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Order No. 6515 2176 13 Part No. 220 584 35 82 USA Edition A 2005 Ê6%tCr,Ë 2205843582

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 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 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 Safety and Security ........................... 59 Occupant safety ................................... 60 Air bags .......................................... 61 Seat belts ....................................... 66 Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE) ..................................... 70 Children in the vehicle .................... 71 Override switch for rear passenger compartment ................. 78 Panic alarm .......................................... 79 Activating........................................ 79 Deactivating.................................... 79

Contents Driving safety systems ......................... 80 ABS ................................................ 80 BAS ................................................ 81 ESP................................................. 82 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ....... 85 Anti-theft systems................................ 86 Immobilizer..................................... 86 Anti-theft alarm system .................. 87 Tow-away alarm ............................. 89 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 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

Contents Automatic transmission ..................... 173 One-touch gearshifting................. 175 Gear ranges ................................. 176 Gear selector lever position ......... 177 Automatic shift program .............. 179 Driving tips ................................... 180 Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG................. 181 Manual shift program S 55 AMG .. 183 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 185 Good visibility .................................... 186 Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG).................................... 186 Rear view mirrors ......................... 186 Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors .......................... 188 Windshield wipers ........................ 189 Sun visors .................................... 190 Rear window sunshade* .............. 191 Rear door window sunshade* ...... 191 Automatic climate control .................. 192 Setting the temperature................ 195 Adjusting air distribution............... 196 Adjusting air volume ..................... 198 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 198 Defrosting ..................................... 199 Air recirculation mode .................. 199 Charcoal filter ............................... 200 Rear window defroster .................. 201 Deactivating the climate control system .............................. 202 Air conditioning............................. 202 Residual heat and ventilation ........ 203 Ventilated storage compartment .. 204 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 204 Rear passenger compartment climate control* ............................ 205 Power windows .................................. 207 Opening and closing the power windows........................................ 207 Synchronizing the power windows........................................ 209 Summer opening feature .............. 209 Convenience closing feature......... 210 Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 211 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 211 Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 213 Driving systems .................................. 214 Cruise control ............................... 214 Distronic* ..................................... 217 Airmatic ........................................ 229 Active Body Control (ABC)* .......... 231 Parktronic system* (Parking assist) ............................. 235 Loading .............................................. 240 Roof rack* .................................... 240 Loading instructions ..................... 241 Cargo tie-down hooks ................... 241 Useful features ................................... 242 Vanity mirrors ............................... 242 Storage compartments ................. 243 Ashtrays........................................ 251 Cigarette lighters .......................... 252 Heated steering wheel* ................ 253 Telephone* ................................... 254 Tele Aid ......................................... 255 Garage door opener ...................... 264 Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 270

Contents 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 ..................................... 275 Parking ......................................... 275 Tires ............................................. 276 Hydroplaning ................................ 277 Tire traction .................................. 277 Tire speed rating .......................... 278 Winter driving instructions ........... 279 Standing water ............................. 280 Passenger compartment .............. 280 Driving abroad .............................. 280 Control and operation of radio transmitters.................................. 280 Catalytic converter ....................... 281 Emission control ........................... 282 Coolant temperature .................... 282 At the gas station .............................. 283 Refueling ...................................... 283 Check regularly and before a long trip ..................................... 284 Engine compartment ......................... 286 Hood ............................................ 286 Engine oil ..................................... 287 Transmission fluid level ................ 292 Active Body Control* (ABC*) fluid level ...................................... 292 Coolant level ................................ 292 Battery ......................................... 294 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ......... 295 Tires and wheels ................................ 296 Important guidelines .................... 296 Tire care and maintenance ........... 297 Direction of rotation ..................... 299 Loading the vehicle ...................... 299 Recommended tire inflation pressure ....................................... 305 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 307 Tire labeling.................................. 312 Load identification ....................... 316 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................... 317 Maximum tire load ....................... 318 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 319 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 319 Tire ply material ........................... 321 Tire and loading terminology ........ 322 Rotating tires ............................... 325 Winter driving .................................... 326 Winter tires .................................. 326 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 327 Snow chains................................. 327 Maintenance...................................... 328 Clearing the maintenance service indicator .......................... 328 Maintenance service term exceeded ..................................... 329 Calling up the maintenance service indicator .......................... 329 Resetting the maintenance service indicator .......................... 329 Vehicle care....................................... 330 Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 330

Contents Practical hints ................................. 337 What to do if …?................................. 338 Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 338 Lamp in center console................ 346 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .......... 347 Where will I find ...? ........................... 379 First aid kit ................................... 379 Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, spare wheel ........... 379 Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 383 Unlocking the vehicle ................... 383 Locking the vehicle ...................... 384 Fuel filler flap ............................... 385 Opening/closing in an emergency..... 386 Tilt/sliding sunroof ...................... 386 Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 387 SmartKey ..................................... 387 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 388 Replacing bulbs ................................. 389 Bulbs ............................................ 390 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 392 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 394 Replacing wiper blades....................... 396 Removing wiper blades ................. 396 Installing wiper blades .................. 397 Flat tire ............................................... 398 Preparing the vehicle .................... 398 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 398 Battery................................................ 403 Disconnecting the battery............. 404 Removing the battery.................... 404 Charging and reinstalling the battery... 404 Reconnecting the battery.............. 405 Jump starting ...................................... 406 Towing the vehicle .............................. 408 Installing towing eye bolt .............. 410 Fuses .................................................. 411 Aids for replacing fuses ................ 411 Fuse boxes in passenger compartment ................................ 412 Fuse boxes in engine compartment ................................ 413 Technical data .................................. 415 Parts service ...................................... 416 Warranty coverage ............................. 417 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 417 Identification labels ............................ 418 Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 419 S 430/S 500 (all models) ............. 419 S 55 AMG ..................................... 419 S 600 ............................................ 419 Engine ................................................ 420 Rims and tires .................................... 422 Same size tires ............................. 423 Mixed size tires ............................. 425 Spare wheel .................................. 426 Electrical system ................................ 427 Main dimensions and weights ............ 428 Main dimensions........................... 428 Weights......................................... 428

Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 429 Capacities .................................... 429 Engine oils .................................... 431 Engine oil additives ...................... 431 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 431 Brake fluid .................................... 431 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 432 Fuel requirements ........................ 432 Gasoline additives ........................ 432 Coolants ....................................... 433 Windshield and headlamp washer system ............................. 436 Technical terms ............................... 437 Index ................................................. 443

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