2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S55AMG messages

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............ 377
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 90
SRS indicator lamp ................................................... 305
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 59
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 50
Emission control ............................................................229
Emission control label .................................................. 394
Engine compartment .....................................................339
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp ......................................................302
Engine oil additives ....................................................... 404
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 157
Engine oil level
Checking ........................................................... 156, 342
Warning ...................................................................... 324
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ......................324
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 156
Engine oils ...................................................................... 404
Entrance lamps, exit lamps .......................................... 192
ENTRY POSITION -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
ESP - malfunction and warning messages ................ 315
ESP (Electronic stability program) .............................. 280
ESP control switch ....................................................282Malfunction and warning messages ...................... 315
Synchronizing ........................................................... 281
Warning lamp ........................................................... 307
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................90
SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 305
Express opening and closing
See Power windows ................................................... 185
Exterior lamp – malfunction
and warning messages ............................................. 318
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 158
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 160
Headlamp cleaning system ...................................... 161
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 364
Fog lamps .......................................................... 367, 368
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 365
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 369
License plate lamps ................................................. 369
Low and high beam .................................................. 366
Parking lamps ................................................... 367, 368
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 364
Side marker lamps ................................................... 368
Standby bulb function ............................................. 370
Standing lamps ................................................. 367, 368
Stop lamp ................................................................... 369
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 368
Turn signal lamps ...................................366, 368, 369

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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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Heated seats ..................................................................... 71
High beams
See Combination switch .......................................... 162
Hood ................................................................................. 339
HOOD - malfunction and warning messages ............ 326
IIdentification labels ....................................................... 393
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 195
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................. 302
Individual settings ......................................................... 138
INST. CLUSTER (Instrument cluster) ..................... 140
LIGHTING ................................................................... 142
VEHICLE .................................................................... 146
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 99
Installation ................................................................. 101
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 223
Infrared reflecting windshield .................................... 214
Inside rear view mirror ................................................. 103
Instrument cluster ..........................................................112
Activating ....................................................................114
Illumination ................................................................114
Indicator lamps .................................................112, 302Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 196
Interior lighting .............................................................. 190
Rear reading lamp ..................................................... 191
JJack .................................................................................. 347
Jump starting ................................................................. 359KKEY - malfunction and warning messages ............... 325
Key dependent memory settings ..................................111
KEYLESS-GO .....................................................................36
Changing batteries ................................................... 374
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card locking mode ..... 41
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 41
Starting the engine .................................................. 236
Turning off the engine ............................................ 236
KEYLESS-GO-card ..................................................... 28, 30
Keys, changing battery .................................................. 371
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................28

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
LLAMP SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................320
Lamps, exterior
Fog lamps ..................................................158, 367, 368
Headlamps ....................................... 158, 318, 365, 385
License plate lamps .................................................. 369
Parking lamps ..........................................158, 367, 368
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 364
Standing lamps .........................................158, 367, 368
Stop lamps ..................................................................369
Taillamps .......................................... 158, 318, 368, 385
Turn signal lamps ................................... 366, 368, 369
Level control system
Vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC) ............. 286
Vehicles with Airmatic system ............................... 285
Lighter .............................................................................206
LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 318
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 245
Locking and unlocking ............................................ 35, 38
Low beams
See Exterior lamps ....................................................364
Lumbar support ............................................................... 69
MMaintenance ................................................................... 217
Malfunction and indicator lamps
In the center console ............................................... 308
In the instrument cluster ........................................ 302
Malfunction and warning message memory ............. 136
Malfunction and warning messages
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ............................ 320
AIR CLEANER ........................................................... 333
AIRMATIC ..................................................................331
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR .......................................... 311
BRAKE ASSIST .......................................................... 312
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 313
BRAKE PAD WEAR ................................................... 313
CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO) .................................... 328
COOLANT (coolant level) ......................................... 316
COOLANT (coolant temperature) ........................... 317
CRUISE CONTROL ................................................... 325
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ............................................ 310
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) .................................................. 310
DISTRONIC (DTR) .................................................... 332
DOOR .......................................................................... 326
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................. 324

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
NNavigation system .......................................................... 132
Night security illumination ......................................... 160OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................302
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator .....................................115
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 45
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 208
Parcel net in trunk ........................................................ 208
Parking ............................................................................ 250
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 291
Malfunction ............................................................... 295
Parktronic switch ......................................................295
Sensors .......................................................................292
Warning indicators ................................................... 293Parking brake ............................. 246, 248, 250, 281, 304
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 314
Power assistance ........................................................... 248
Power closing assist
Doors and trunk lid .................................................... 48
Power head restraints, rear ............................................77
Power seats
Setting passenger seat position from rear .............. 80
Power seats, front ............................................................. 64
Adjustment ................................................................... 64
Lumbar support ........................................................... 69
Multicontour backrest ................................................ 69
Seat heater ................................................................... 71
Seat ventilation system .............................................. 74
Power seats, rear ..............................................................78
Power windows ............................................................... 184
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 186
Express opening and closing .................................. 185
Opening and closing ...................................................43
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 186
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 64
Lumbar support .......................................................... 69
Memory ...................................................................... 108
Multicontour backrest ................................................ 69
Seat heater ................................................................... 71
Setting passenger seat position from rear .............. 80
Ventilation system ...................................................... 74
SELECTOR LEVER -
malfunction and warning messages ......................329
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 149
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 148
Side impact airbags ......................................................... 93
Simultaneous .................................................................... 42
Simultaneous use of electronic key
and KEYLESS-GO-card ............................................... 42
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 187
Emergency operation ...............................................377
Express opening ....................................................... 188
Opening and closing .................................................. 43
Synchronizing ........................................................... 189
Snow chains .................................................................... 253
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 218
Spare parts service ........................................................ 392Spare wheel ................................................................... 349
Special Settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 172
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) ..........................89
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 305
SRS malfunction .......................................................... 91
Standby bulb function .................................................. 370
Start lock-out ..................................................................... 31
Starter switch .........................................................230, 232
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 235
Starting the engine
Electronic key ........................................................... 235
KEYLESS-GO ............................................................. 236
Steering lock
See Starter switch ............................................230, 232
Steering wheel
Adjustment ................................................................. 102
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 63
Storage compartment in the rear passenger
compartment ..............................................................201
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 196
Storing mirror positions ............................................... 104
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 336
Sun visors ........................................................................ 194
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........................89
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 305
SRS malfunction .......................................................... 91

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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
TTachometer ......................................................................117
Technical data ................................................................ 396
Electrical system ....................................................... 400
Main dimensions ...................................................... 401
Rims and tires ...........................................................398
Weights ....................................................................... 401
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 218
Emergency calls ........................................................ 219
Information ................................................................ 223
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 221
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 222
TELE AID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................327
Telephone ........................................................................ 127
General notes .................................................... 209, 216
Incoming call ............................................................. 131
Redialing .................................................................... 129
Telephone book ......................................................... 127
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................329
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 216
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 217
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 356Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................... 152
Inquiry of present tire inflation pressure ............. 152
TIRE PRESSURE -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 322
Tires
Driving instructions .................................................251
Rims and tires .......................................................... 398
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 349
Tire inflation pressure ............................................ 356
Tire Replacement ..................................................... 348
Tire speed rating ...................................................... 253
Tire traction .............................................................. 252
Winter driving instructions .................................... 254
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ....................................................... 346
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 61
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 361
Traveling abroad ........................................................... 257
Trip computer ................................................................. 134
Trip odometer ................................................................. 117
Trunk ................................................................................. 51
Opening ........................................................................ 36
Power closing assist .................................................... 48
Release switch ............................................................. 55
Release/close switch ..................................................56
Trunk lid closing feature ...........................................53

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Trunk lamp ....................................................................... 54
Trunk lid
Emergency release ..................................................... 59
Trunk lid release switch ................................................. 55
TRUNK OPEN -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 314
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 162
Turn signals .................................................................... 162
Turning off the engine
Electronic key ............................................................235
KEYLESS-GO .............................................................. 236
UUnlocking with KEYLESS-GO-card ................................38VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 195
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 347
Vehicle keys ......................................................................28
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 346
Ventilated seats ................................................................ 74

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data Instruments
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WWa r n i n g l a mp s
See malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...............................................302
Warning message memory ........................................... 136
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 392
WASHER FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................330
Washing the vehicle ......................................................384
What you should know at the gas station .................. 296
Wheels .............................................................................348
Changing .................................................................... 351
Light alloy wheels .....................................................388
Rims and tires ...........................................................398
Rotating ...................................................................... 349
Spare wheel ............................................................... 349Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Window curtain airbags ..................................................93
Windows
See Power windows ................................................... 184
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio ..................................................... 345
Windshield and headlamp washer system ............... 345
Winter driving ............................................................... 255
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 254
Wiper blades, replacing ............................................... 378
Wiper operation
See Combination switch .......................................... 163