2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S55AMG heater

ContentsUseful features .................................. 231
Storage compartments................. 231
Ashtrays ....................................... 238
Cigarette lighters.......................... 239
Heated steering wheel* ............... 240
Telephone*................................... 241
Tele Aid ........................................ 242
Garage door opener ..................... 250
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 256
Operation......................................... 257
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 258
Driving instructions............................ 259
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 259
Drinking and driving ..................... 259
Pedals .......................................... 259
Power assistance ......................... 259
Brakes .......................................... 260
Driving off .................................... 261
Parking ......................................... 261
Tires ............................................. 262
Hydroplaning ................................ 263
Tire traction.................................. 263
Tire speed rating .......................... 263
Winter driving instructions ........... 264
Standing water ............................. 265
Passenger compartment .............. 266
Driving abroad.............................. 266
Control and operation of radio
transmitters ................................. 266
Catalytic converter ....................... 267
Emission control .......................... 267
Coolant temperature .................... 268At the gas station .............................. 269
Refueling ...................................... 269
Check regularly and before a
long trip ....................................... 270
Engine compartment ......................... 272
Hood ............................................ 272
Engine oil ..................................... 273
Transmission fluid level................ 278
Active Body Control* (ABC*)
fluid level ..................................... 278
Coolant ........................................ 278
Battery ......................................... 280
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 281
Tires and wheels................................ 282
Important guidelines .................... 282
Life of tires................................... 283
Direction of rotation..................... 283
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 283
Rotating wheels ........................... 291
Winter driving .................................... 292
Winter tires .................................. 292
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 293
Snow chains................................. 293

293 Operation
Winter driving
Block heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Snow chains
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:


Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.


Snow chains should only be used on
the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer's mounting instructions.


Only use snow chains that are ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.


Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
iWhen using snow chains, vehicles with
AIRMATIC should only be driven at
raised vehicle level (
page 219). Vehi-
cles with ABC* should only be driven at
vehicle height 1 (
page 221).
iWhen driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the
ESP (
page 80) before setting the ve-
hicle in motion. This will improve the
vehicle‘s traction.
!Even on vehicles with all-wheel drive,
use snow chains on rear tires only.
Do not use snow chains with tire sizes
245/45 R 18 on 8
1/2 x 18 rims and
265/40 R 18 in general (
page 384).
Do not use snow chains on tires mount-
ed on AMG rims.

407 Index
A
ABC 220, 401
Messages in display 313, 318
Setting vehicle level 219, 221
ABS 77, 401
Malfunction indicator lamp 304
Messages in display 314
Warning lamp 304
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 170
Accident
In case of 50
Activating
Air conditioner (cooling) 191
Air conditioning 190
Air recirculation mode 187
Anti-theft alarm system 84
Central locking (control system) 159
Charcoal filter 188
Distance warning function* 215
Distronic* 211
Easy-entry/exit feature 160
ESP 81
Exterior lamps 125Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 175
Front and rear fog lamp 126, 127
Hazard warning flasher 129
Headlamps 47
High beams 128
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button 33
Immobilizer 53, 83
Limiting opening height of
trunk lid* 159
Rear window defroster 189
Residual heat 191
Seat heater 114, 116
Seat ventilation* 117
Tow-away alarm 85
Windshield wipers 48
Activating steering wheel gearshift control
Downshifting 169, 172
Upshifting 169, 172
Adding
Coolant 279
Engine oil 277
Additional turn signals 353Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 192
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 184
Air volume 186
Backrest tilt 35
Drive-dynamic seat 163
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Instrument cluster illumination 131
Interior rear view mirror 38
Lumbar support 112
Mirrors 38
Multicontour backrest* 112
Power seat bench* 118
Seat cushion depth 35, 112
Seat cushion tilt 35
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 35
Seat in the lumbar region 113
Seat in the shoulder region 112
Seats 34
Steering column height 37
Steering column in or out 37

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

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

432 IndexW
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 214
Distronic* 208
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 379
Washing the vehicle 296
Wear pattern (tires) 291
Weights 390
Wheel change
Tightening torque 365
Wheels
Rotating 291
Tires and wheels 282
Window curtain airbags 63
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Refilling washer fluid 281
Replacing wiper blades 359
Washer fluid 281Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 334
Refilling 281
Wiping with 49
Windshield wipers 48, 177
Fast wiper speed 48
Intermittent wiping 48
Replacing wiper blades 359
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 49
Winter driving 292
Block heater (Canada only) 293
Snow chains 293
Tires 292
Transmission program mode 171
Winter driving instructions 264
Winter tires 292
Wiper blades
Cleaning 299
Installing 360Removing 359
Replacing 359
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 49
Interval 48
With windshield washer fluid 49
Wood trims
Cleaning 302
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 345
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 401