2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS dashboard

163 Hazard warning flasher
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Hazard warning flasher switch
The hazard warning flasher can be activated either
manually via the switch located in the dashboard, or it
is activated automatically at the time an airbag is
deployed.To activate hazard warning flasher, press switch once.
To deactivate, press switch again.
If hazard warning flasher was activated automatically,
press switch twice to deactivate.
Note:
With the hazard warning flasher activated, the
combination switch in position for either left or right
turn, and the electronic key in starter switch position 1
or 2, only the respective left or right side turn signals
will operate.

175 Automatic climate control
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Switching the automatic climate control on and off
To s wi tch o f f:
Press button 0. The display shows “0”.
The fresh air supply to the vehicle interior is shut off.
While driving, use this setting only temporarily,
otherwise the windshield could fog up.
To s wi tch o n :
Press button 0 or P or at least one of the U
buttons so that it pops out and then click it back in. Front center console storage compartment
ventilation
The front center console compartment has its own air
outlet.
To open: Slide the lever up.
To close: Slide the lever down.
The air volume is dependent on the setting of:
•air distribution control,
•air volume control,
•air outlets in the dashboard.
The air temperature is about the same as that of the
dashboard air outlets. It cannot be regulated separately.
Note:
The compartment can get very warm due to its confined
space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the
compartment, close the air outlet while heating the
passenger compartment.
Do not allow articles to obstruct the air outlet in the
storage compartment.

190 Interior equipment
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Rear window sunshade
The switch is located on the dashboard above the center
display.
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
Press the switch briefly:
1to raise
2to lowerAlways raise the sunshade fully for its support against
the window frame.
Wa r n i n g !
When operating the rear window sunshade, be sure
that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the raising or lowering procedure.The raising or lowering procedure can be
immediately halted by briefly pressing the upper or
lower half of the switch.Briefly press upper or lower half of the switch
again to raise or lower the rear window sunshade
completely.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause
serious personal injury.

287 Parking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Warning indicators
1Frame
2SegmentsVisual and audible signals indicate to the driver the
relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle.
Warning indicators for the front area are located above
the left and center air outlets in the dashboard.
Warning indicators for the rear area are integrated in
the rear headliner.
The frames are illuminated when the Parktronic is
engaged.
Each warning indicator has 6 yellow and 2 red
segments.
As soon as the sensors detect an obstacle, one or more
segments light up, depending on the distance. An
intermittent acoustic warning will also sound as the
seventh segment lights up and a constant acoustic
warning lasting a maximum of 3 seconds will sound for
the eighth segment.
2
1
P54.26-0319-26

404 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Electronic reserve key ................................................ 30
KEYLESS-GO-card ....................................................... 31
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 36
Locking and unlocking
with KEYLESS-GO-card ......................................... 40
Mechanical keys ................................................... 30, 47
Remote control ..................................................... 28, 34
Simultaneous use of
electronic main key
and KEYLESS-GO-card .......................................... 44
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 45
Changing batteries in the
KEYLESS-GO-card .....................................................366
Changing wheels ...........................................................343
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp .....................................296
Check regulary and before a long trip .......................293
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................. 154
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................334
Child restraint ...........................................84, 91, 102, 104
CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................322
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................. 374
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 212
Combination switch ...................................................... 160Consumer information ................................................. 400
Control and operation
of radio transmitters ................................................. 212
COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 310
COOLANT (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 311
Coolant level
Adding ........................................................................ 336
Checking .................................................................... 336
Coolant temperature gauge .......................................... 117
Coolants .......................................................................... 398
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 399
Courtesy lighting ........................................................... 189
Cruise control ................................................................ 253
CRUISE CONTROL -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 319
Cup holder
In front seat armrest ................................................. 199
In rear seat armrest ................................................. 200
DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Daytime running lamp .................................................. 158