2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 digital clock

23 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Coolant temperature gauge
132
2
Fuel gauge with:Fuel reserve warning lamp
308
3
LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
47
KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
4
Speedometer with:vESP warning lamp
308
lDistance warning
lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go
out when the engine is run-
ning.
307
5
Tachometer
133
6
Right display with: 308
Item
Page
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator
48
-Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) warning
lamp
304
7
Reset button
131
8
Display with:

Program mode
170


Gear range indicator
166


Digital clock (see
COMAND operating in-
structions)
9
Multifunction display
with:

Trip odometer
132


Main odometer
132
Stored speed for:

Cruise control
203


Distronic*
206
Item
Page
a
Outside temperature indica-
tor
133
b
Left display with:1Supplemental
restraint system
indicator lamp
310
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
305
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only?Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA
only
306
±Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada onlyHTire pressure warning
lamp
287,
309
c
Knob for instrument cluster
illumination
131

411 Index
Cleaning
Cup holder 301
Distronic* system sensor cover 299
Gear selector lever 301
Hard plastic trim items 301
Headlamps 177
Headliner and shelf below rear
window 301
Instrument cluster 301
Leather upholstery 302
Light alloy wheels 301
Nubuck leather upholstery 302
Parktronic* system sensor 299
Plastic and rubber parts 302
Seat belts 301
Steering wheel 301
Upholstery 302
Windows 300
Windshield 49
Wiper blades 299
Wood trims 302
Clock 23Closing
Cup holder 237
Glove box 231
Hood 273
Power windows with
KEYLESS-GO* 198
Side windows 196
Sliding/pop-up roof 199, 352
Sliding/pop-up roof with
KEYLESS-GO* 202
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 201
Trunk lid 98
Windows 195
Windows with SmartKey 197
Closing from the inside
Trunk 100
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 352
Cockpit 20, 402
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 402COMAND 402
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 128
High beam flasher 48, 128
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 48
Comfortable driving
Transmission program mode 170
Consumer information 399
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 266
Control system 134, 402
AUDIO menu 139
Checking oil level 274
Convenience submenu 160
Display digital speedometer 139
Distronic* menu 147
Functions 136, 138
Instrument cluster submenu 154
Lighting submenu 155
Malfunction memory menu 150

413 Index
Limiting opening height of
trunk lid* 159
Rear window defroster 189
Residual heat 191
Seat heater 115, 116
Seat ventilation* 117
Tow-away alarm 85
Deactivating steering wheel gearshift
control 173
Deceleration
With Distronic* 209
Deep water see Standing water 265
Defrosting 187
Delayed switch-off
Interior illumination 158
Dialing
A number (telephone) 145
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 50
Digital clock 23
Digital speedometer 139
Direction of rotation (tires) 283Discharged battery
Jump starting 369
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 367
Displays
Digital speedometer 139
Distronic* 208
Messages 275, 312
Service indicator 294
Showing malfunctions 150
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 214
Increasing in Distronic* 214
Setting in Distronic* 213
Warning function 214
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 148
Distance warning function* 214
Activating 215
Deactivating 215
DTR* warning lamp 214
Intermittent warning sound 214
Symbol in multifunction display 147Distronic* 206, 402
Activated 210
Activating 211
Calling up settings 147, 209
Cleaning system sensor 299
Cruise control lever 210
Deactivated 210
Deactivating 213
Deceleration 209
Decreasing distance 214
Decreasing time interval 213
Displays in the speedometer dial 208
Distance warning function 214
Driving hints 215
Fine adjustment 212
Increasing distance 214
Increasing time interval 213
Intermittent signal tone 208
Menu 209
Messages in display 315
Sensor cover 299
Setting a higher speed 211
Setting a slower speed 212

425 Index
RON 270
RON (Research Octane Number) 405
Roof rack 229
Rotating wheels 291
Rubber parts
Cleaning 302
S
Safety
Occupant 58
Safety belts see Seat belts 40
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 77
Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit) 345
Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belts 64
Cleaning 301
Fastening 40
Proper use of 42, 66
Safety guidelines 62
Warning lamp 308
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 112Seat for and aft adjustment 119
Seat heater
Switching off 115
Switching on 114
Seat height 119
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 117
Switching on 117
Seats 108
Adjusting 34
Adjusting lumbar support 113
Adjusting shoulder support 112
Easy entry/exit feature 108
Heater 114
Massage function 113
Multicontour backrest* 112
Rear power seat bench* 118
Rear seats 118
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 230
Selector lever
Lock 43
Message in display 317
Position 164Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 71
Tele Aid* 243
Service
Calling up the service indicator 295
Major service (Service B) 294
Minor service (Service A) 294
Overdue 294
Types 294
When due 294
Service (maintenance) 294
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 294
Calling up 295
Clearing 294, 295
Service life (tires) 283
Service System see FSS 294
Setting
Convenience functions 160
Cruise control 204
Daytime running lamp mode 156
Digital clock 23
Distronic* time interval 213
Following distance in Distronic* 213

429 Index
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 147
Synchronizing
ESP 316
Power windows 198
Sliding/pop-up roof 202
T
Tachometer 133
Overspeed range 133
Tail lamps
Cleaning 298
Replacing bulbs 354, 358
Tar stains 297
Tele Aid
Information 247
Initiating an emergency call
manually 245
Roadside assistance 246
Tele Aid System 242
Tele Aid button 27
Tele Aid System 405
Tele Aid* 242
Emergency calls 244
Remote door unlock 249Stolen vehicle tracking services 250
System self-check 243
Upgrade signals 248
TeleAid
Messages in display 334
Telematics* 405
Telephone holder*
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 234
Telephone* 241
Answering a call 145
Dialing a number from the phone
book 145
Ending a call 145
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 146
Messages in display 334
Operating 144
Redialing 146
Temperature
Display mode 154
Setting interior temperature 183
Setting units in display 154
Tires 284
Tie-down hooks (Trunk) 230Tightening torque 405
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 365
Time
Setting digital clock 23
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 271, 283
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire speed rating 263, 406
Tire traction 263
Tires 282, 399
Direction of rotation 283
Driving instructions 262
Messages in display 336, 339
Retreads 282
Service life 283
Temperature 284
Tire pressure monitor warning
lamp* 309
Tread depth 292
Wear pattern 291
Winter 292
Tools 344