2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 warning light

355 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
1Headlamp cover for fog lamp
2Headlamp cover for high beam halogen
headlamp bulb, parking and standing
lamp
3Headlamp cover for Bi-Xenon* (low and
high beam) or halogen (low beam)
headlamp bulb4Bulb socket for fog lamp
5Bulb socket for parking and standing
lamp
6Electrical connector for high beam
halogen headlamp bulb
7Electrical connector for low beam
headlamp bulb
8Bulb socket for turn signal lampReplacing low beam bulbs
Bi-Xenon* headlamp
Halogen headlamp

Switch off the lights.

Open the hood (
page 272).

Press the tab on cover3 and remove
cover.

Pull connector7 off of the lamp.

Release the retaining springs and take
out the bulb.Warning!
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Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. We rec-
ommend that you have such work done by a
qualified technician.


364 Practical hintsFlat tireRemoving the wheel
1Alignment bolt
Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-
move.

Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt1 supplied in the tool kit.

Remove the remaining bolts.

Remove the wheel.Mounting the new wheel

Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.

Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.

Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.

Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.
!To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.Warning!
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Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure you are using the correct wheel
bolts.
Warning!
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Use only genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel
bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
tip over.

370 Practical hintsJump startingThe battery is located on the right side of
the trunk under the battery cover
(page 366).

Make sure the two vehicles do not
touch.

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Apply parking brake.

Shift gear selector lever to positionP.

Open the trunk lid.

Remove battery cover (
page 366).

Remove red cover from positive
terminal 1. 1Positive terminal of discharged battery
2Negative terminal of discharged
battery
3Positive terminal of charged battery
4Negative terminal of charged battery

Connect positive terminals 1 and3
of the batteries with the jumper cable.
Clamp cable to charged battery3
first.

Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.

Connect negative terminals2 and4
of the batteries with the jumper cable.
Clamp cable to charged battery4
first.

Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.
Now you can again turn on the electrical
consumers. Do not turn on the lights under
any circumstances.

Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals2 and4 and then
from positive terminals1 and3.
You can now turn on the lights.

Have the battery checked at the near-
est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(page 366).
!Never invert the terminal connections.

409 Index
Automatic lighting control
Activating 129
Deactivating 130
Automatic locking when driving 106
Automatic transmission 164
Accelerator position 170
Comfortable program mode 170
Deactivating steering wheel gearshift
control 173
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 173
Fluid level 278
Gear ranges 166
Gear selector lever position 167
Gear shifting malfunctions 173
Kickdown 170
One-touch gearshifting 165
Program mode selector switch 170
Selector lever position 164
Starting the engine 43
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) S 55 AMG 168
Transmission fluid 278
Winter program mode 171
Auxiliary fuse box 374B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 71
Compatible child seats 71, 401
Self-test 71
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 401
Backrest supports
Lumbar region 113
Shoulder region 112
Backup lamps 354, 358
Bulbs 354
BAS 78, 401
Messages in display 315
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 350
Check lamp 90, 91
Replacing 349
Battery discharged
Jump starting 369
Battery, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 351
Check lamp 95Battery, vehicle 280, 366
Charging 367
Disconnecting 367
Reconnecting 368
Reinstalling 367
Removing 367
Bi-Xenon headlamps 401
Block heater (Canada only) 293
Blocking
Rear window operation 74
Brake assist system (BAS) 401
Brake fluid 270, 394
Brake lamp bulbs 354
Brake lamp, high mounted 354
Brake pads
Message in display 321
Brakes 260
Warning lamp 305
Break-in period 258
Bulbs, replacing 353
Additional turn signals 353
Backup lamps 354
Brake lamps 354

412 Index
Menus 137, 138
Multifunction display 134
Multifunction steering wheel 135
NAVI menu 147
Settings menu 151
Standard display menu 139
Submenus 136, 138
TEL* menu 144
Trip computer menu 148
Vehicle submenu 159
Convenience submenu 160
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 160
Adjusting drive-dynamic seat 163
Setting Key-dependency 160
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 162
Coolant 278
Adding 279
Checking level 278
Messages in display 322, 323
Temperature 268
Temperature gauge 132
Warning lamp 323Coolant level
Checking 278
Coolant temperature gauge 23
Courtesy lighting 130
Cruise control 203, 402
Canceling 204
Driving downhill 204
Driving uphill 204
Fine adjustment 205
Lever 210
Setting current speed 204
Setting to last stored speeds 205
Cruise control lever 203
Cup holder
Cleaning 301
Closing 237
In front seat armrest 236
In rear seat armrest 237
Opening 237
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 402D
Daytime running lamp mode 126
Setting 156
Deactivating
Air conditioner (cooling) 190
Air recirculation mode 188
Alarm 84
Anti-theft alarm system 84
Automatic climate control 190
Central locking (control system) 159
Charcoal filter 189
Cruise control 204
Defrost 187
Distance warning function* 215
Distronic* 213
Engine with the SmartKey 53
ESP 80
Exterior lamps 125
Hazard warning flasher 129
Headlamps 53
Immobilizer 83
Interior illumination delayed
switch-off 158

418 IndexInside rear view mirror
Antiglare 174
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 72
Towing eye bolt 373
Wiper blades 360
Instrument cluster 22, 131, 403
Cleaning 301
Coolant temperature gauge 132
Illumination 131
Multifunction display 134
Outside temperature indicator 133
Selecting language 155
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 254
Erasing memory 255
Hand-held transmitter 252
Operating 255
Rolling code programming 253
Interior illumination
Delayed switch-off 158Interior lighting 129
Activating automatic control 129
Deactivating automatic control 130
Manual operation 130
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
J
Jump starting 369
K
Key see SmartKey 30, 53
Key, mechanical 348
Key, SmartKey
Positions in starter switch 31
Key, SmartKey, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Replacing the battery 349
Key-dependency memory
Settings 160
KEYLESS-GO* 403
Activating ignition with 33
Closing power windows 198
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 202Locking the vehicle 95
Loss of SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO 96
Messages in display 328
Starting the engine 44
Turning off engine 54
Kickdown 170, 403
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 154
Km/h or mph in speedometer 154
L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 353
Lamps, exterior
Front 353
Light sensor 331
Messages in display 331
Rear 354
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 304
Airbag Off 63
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 94
Battery (SmartKey) 89
Brakes 305

422 IndexOpening from the inside
Trunk 99
Operating
Cassette player 141
CD player 141
COMAND* see separate operating
instructions
Garage door opener 255
Integrated remote control 255
Navigation system 147
Radio 140
Radio transmitters 266
Telephone* 144
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 298
Outside temperature indicator 133
Overdue service 294
Overhead control panel 27
Garage door opener 27
Reading lamp 27
Rear view mirror 27
Tele Aid button 27Override switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 74
Overspeed range 404
P
Paintwork 297
Panic alarm 76
Panic button on SmartKey 76
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 237
Parcel net in trunk 238
Parking 51, 261
Parking and standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 353
Parking assist see Parktronic* 224
Parking brake 45, 52
Engaging 52
Message in display 321
Releasing 45
Warning sound 46
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 354, 357
Switching on 124Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 122, 162,
175
Parktronic 224
Parktronic* 224, 404
Malfunctioning 228
Sensor 299
Passenger compartment 266
Fuse box in 374
Interior lighting 129
Interior rear view mirror 38
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 237
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 58
Passenger seat fore and aft
adjustment 120
Passenger seat head restraint
height 120
Passenger seat height 120
Pedals 259
Phone book*
Loading 146
Quick search 146

428 IndexStanding water
Driving instructions 265
Starter switch 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 43
Steering column
Height adjustment 37
Length adjustment 37
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Adjustment 37
Cleaning 301
Heated steering wheel* 240
Steering wheel adjustment 37
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 250
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 200
Windows 197
Storage compartments 231
Armrest 232, 233, 234
Cup holder 236, 237Glove box 231
In front of armrest 234
Parcel net 237
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 232, 233
Storage tray 232, 233, 234
Under the front seats 235
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 122
Submenus
Convenience 160
For settings 136
In control system 138
Instrument cluster 154
Lighting 155
Resetting functions in Control
system 152
Selecting 152
Settings menu 152
Vehicle 159
Sun visors 178
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 405Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 221
For sporty driving style 221
Setting 220
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 159
Engine 53
ESP 80
Hazard warning flasher 129
Headlamps 53
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 159
ESP 81
Front fog lamps 127
Front lamps 124
Hazard warning flasher 129
Headlamps 47
High beams 128
Parking lamps 124
Rear fog lamp 127
Windshield wipers 48