2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S55AMG turn signal
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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 ................ 18At a glance......................................... 19
Cockpit ................................................ 20
Instrument cluster ............................... 22
Multifunction steering wheel ............... 24Center console ..................................... 25
Upper part ...................................... 25
Lower part ...................................... 26
Overhead control panel ........................ 27
Door control panel................................ 28
Getting started................................... 29
Unlocking ............................................. 30
Unlocking with the SmartKey.......... 30
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* ......... 32
Adjusting .............................................. 34
Seats............................................... 34
Steering wheel ................................ 37
Mirrors ............................................ 38
Driving .................................................. 40
Fastening the seat belts.................. 40
Starting the engine ......................... 42
Switching on headlamps ................. 46
Turn signals and high beam ............ 46
Windshield wipers ........................... 47
Problems while driving .................... 48
Parking and locking .............................. 50
Parking brake.................................. 50
Switching off headlamps................. 51
Turning off engine ........................... 52
Safety and Security........................... 55
Occupant safety ................................... 56
Airbags ........................................... 57
Seat belts ....................................... 62
Preventive occupant safety
(PRE-SAFE) ..................................... 66
Children in the vehicle .................... 67
Override switch for rear passenger
compartment .................................. 74
Panic alarm .......................................... 75
Activating........................................ 75
Deactivating.................................... 75
Driving safety systems ......................... 76
ABS ................................................. 76
BAS ................................................. 78
ESP ................................................. 78
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with the ESP .................... 81
Anti-theft systems ................................ 82
Immobilizer ..................................... 82
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 82
Tow-away alarm .............................. 84
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21 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Combination switch
Turn signals
Windshield wipers
High beam
46
47
123
2
Cruise control lever
Cruise control
Distronic*
203
196
199
3
Instrument cluster
22
4
Multifunction steering
wheel
24
Item
Page
5
Gear range indicator, clock
22
6
Lever for voice control sys-
tem*, see separate operat-
ing instructions
7
Front Parktronic* warning
indicator
220
8
Overhead control panel
27
9
Glove box lock
224
10
Glove box lid release
224
11
Glove box
224
12
Center console
25
13
Starter switch
31
Item
Page
14
Horn
15
Steering wheel adjustment
stalk
Heated steering wheel*
38
235
16
Parking brake pedal
44
17
Hood lock release
263
18
Parking brake release
44
19
Door control panel
28
20
Exterior lamp switch
120
21
Headlamp washer button
171
22
Front Parktronic* warning
indicator
220
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23 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Coolant temperature
gauge
128
2
Fuel gauge with:Fuel reserve warning lamp
294
3
L
Left turn signal
indicator lamp
K
Right turn signal
indicator lamp
46
4
Speedometer with:v
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)
warning lamp
l
Distance* warning
lamp
1
1Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without
function. It illuminates with SmartKey in starter
switch position2. It should go out when the engine
is running.
290
5
Tachometer
129
Item
Page
6
Right display with:-
Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) malfunc-
tion indicator lamp
290
A
High beam head-
lamp indicator
46
<
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp
289
7
J
Reset button
127
8
Display with:
Program mode
164
Gear range
indicator
162
Digital clock (see
COMAND operat-
ing instructions)
9
Multifunction display
with:
Trip odometer
130
Main odometer
130
Stored speed for:Cruise control
196
Distronic*
142
10
Outside temperature in-
dicator
129
11
Left display with:1
Supplemental
restraint system
indicator lamp
292
;
Brake warning
lamp, except
Canada
293
3
Brake warning
lamp, Canada only
293
?
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
294
12
Knob for instrument
cluster illumination
127
Item
Page
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30 Getting startedUnlockingThe “Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-
tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the infor-
mation given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described here, the “Controls in
detail” section will help you with further in-
formation. The corresponding page refer-
ences are at the end of each segment.
UnlockingUnlocking with the SmartKey
Your vehicle comes equipped with two
SmartKeys with integrated remote con-
trols and removable mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two SmartKeys are a differ-
ent color to help distinguish each
SmartKey unit.SmartKey with remote control 1‹
Lock button
2
Š
Unlock button for trunk lid
3
Œ
Unlock button
4
Â
Panic button
Press unlock button
Œ
on the
SmartKey.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
Get in the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
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32 Getting startedUnlockingUnlocking with KEYLESS-GO*
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: In addition to
the two SmartKeys with remote controls
and removable mechanical key, your vehi-
cle comes equipped with two
KEYLESS-GO* cards.
The function of the SmartKey overrules the
KEYLESS-GO function.If you have the KEYLESS-GO function, your
vehicle checks whether the KEYLESS-GO
card is valid when you grasp the door han-
dle. If your KEYLESS-GO card is valid, the
doors will unlock, and you can open them.
Grasp the door handle.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton on the selector lever corresponds to
turning the key to the various starter
switch positions.iTo unlock the vehicle, the KEYLESS-GO
card must be outside the vehicle, no
further than approximately 3 feet
(1 meter) away from the door.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey and the KEYLESS-GO card with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac-
cess to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause an ac-
cident and/or serious personal injury.
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44 Getting startedDrivingStarting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter
switch to position0 and repeat starting
procedure.
If you are starting the engine with
KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that
may be open to allow for better detec-
tion of the KEYLESS-GO card.
or:
Start the engine with the SmartKey as
radio signals from another source may
be interfering with the KEYLESS-GO
card.
Repeat the starting procedure
(page 42). Remember that extended
starting attempts can drain the battery.
Get a jump start (
page 347).If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Parking brake
1Parking brake pedal
2Parking brake release handle
Release the parking brake by pulling
handle2.
The indicator lamp
;
(USA only) or
3
(Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO* card (if so equipped) with you
and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. Children could release
the parking brake, which could result in an
accident and/or serious injury.
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46 Getting startedDrivingSwitching on headlampsExterior lamp switch1Off
2Low beam headlamps on
Turn the switch to
B
.
For more information, see “Lighting”
(
page 120).
Turn signals and high beam
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.Combination switch1Turn signals, right
2Turn signals, left
Press the combination switch up1 or
down2.High beam
Push the combination switch forward.
The high beam headlights are switched
on.
The high beam symbol
A
in the
tachometer lights up.
For more information, see “High beam
flasher” (
page 123).
iTo signal minor directional changes,
move combination switch to point of
resistance only and release. The turn
signal blinks three times.
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52 Getting startedParking and lockingTurning off engine
Place the gear selector lever in
positionP.
Turning off engine with the SmartKey
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
(page 31) to position0 and remove
it.
The immobilizer is activated.
Press the seat belt release button
(page 41).
After exiting the vehicle press the lock
button
‹
on the SmartKey
(
page 30).
The locking knobs on the doors move
down. The turn signal indicators light
up briefly.For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 86).
iAlways set the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to position P.
On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the curb.iThe SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in positionP.
!With the SmartKey removed and the
driver’s door open, a warning sounds if
the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not
switched off.Warning!
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there
is no possibility of someone getting caught
in a door during closing.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause an accident and/or
serious injury.