2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS inflation pressure

422 Technical dataRims and tiresUse only tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as:

Poor handling characteristics


Increased noise


Increased fuel consumption
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures is located on the driver's door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup-
plemental tire pressure information for
driving at high speeds (
page 306) or
for vehicle loads less than the maxi-
mum loaded vehicle condition. If such
information is provided, it can be found
on the placard located on the inside of
the fuel filler flap. The tire pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.

444 Index
Seat cushion tilt 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Seat height 38
Seat in the lumbar region 123
Seat in the shoulder region 123
Seats 37
Steering column height 40
Steering column in or out 40
Steering column up or down 40
Steering wheel 40
ADS 229, 437
Air bags 61
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 73, 437
Children 62
Front 65
Passenger 65
Safety guidelines 64
Side impact 65
Window curtain 66
Air bag off indicator lamp 346Air conditioning
Turning off 202
Turning on 202
Air pressure 322
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 199
Activating 199
Deactivating 200
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 204
Air volume
Adjusting 198
AIRMATIC 229
Airmatic 229, 437
Alarm
Audible 79, 88
Canceling 88
Visual 87Alarm system
Anti-theft 87
Anti-theft alarm system indicator
lamp 27
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 380,
401, 437
Antiglare
Automatic 186
Antilock brake system (ABS) 437
Antilock Brake System see ABS 25
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 87
Canceling alarm 88
Disarming 88
Anti-theft systems 86
Anti-theft alarm system 87
Anti-theft alarm system indicator
lamp 27
Immobilizer 86
Tow-away alarm 89
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 277

448 IndexClock 25
Closing 58
Cup holder 250
Glove box 244
Hood 287
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 211
Power windows 207, 208
Side windows 208
Trunk 105
Closing from the inside automatically*
Trunk 105
Closing in an emergency
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 386
Cockpit 22, 438
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 438
Cold tire inflation pressure 322
COMAND 438
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 135
High beam 50
High beam flasher 135
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 52Control and operation of radio
transmitters 280
Control system 143, 438
AUDIO menu 148
Checking oil level 288
Convenience submenu 169
Display digital speedometer 148
Distronic* menu 156
Functions 145, 147
Instrument cluster submenu 163
Lighting submenu 164
Menus 146, 147
Multifunction display 143
Multifunction steering wheel 144
NAVI menu 155
Settings menu 160
Standard display menu 148
Submenus 145, 147
TEL* menu 153
Trip computer menu 157
Vehicle status message memory
menu 159
Vehicle submenu 168Convenience submenu 169
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 170
Adjusting drive-dynamic seat* 172
Setting Key-dependency 169
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 171
Coolant 292
Adding 293
Checking level 292
Messages in display 358, 359
Temperature 282
Temperature gauge 141
Warning lamp 359
Coolant level
Checking 292
Coolant temperature gauge 25
Courtesy lighting 139

457 Index
M
Main 428
Main Dimensions 428
Maintenance 12, 328
Maintenance service
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 329
Overdue 329
Maintenance service indicator
Calling up 329
Clearing 328
Resetting 329
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 440
Manual headlamp mode 132
Manual operations
Closing the power tilt/sliding
sunroof 386
Fuel filler flap 385
Interior lighting control 137
Locking the vehicle 384
Opening the power tilt/sliding
sunroof 386
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 386
Unlocking the driver’s door 383Manual shift program S 55 AMG
Activating 183
Automatic transmission 183
Deactivating 185
Massage function 123
MAXCOOL
Maximum cooling 198
Maximum inflation pressure 323
Maximum load rating 323
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 323
Mechanical key 383
Memory function 128, 440
Recalling positions from
memory 129
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 130
Storing key dependent settings 129
Menus 145
AUDIO 148
Distronic* 156, 220
In control system 146, 147
NAVI 155
Settings menu 160Standard display 148
Submenus 145
TEL* 153
Trip computer 157
Vehicle status message memory 159
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 163
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 187
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 186
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 171
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 130
MON 284
MON (Motor Octane Number) 440

461 Index
PRE-SAFE see Preventive occupant
safety 70
Preventive occupant safety
(PRE-SAFE) 70
Problems
While driving 54
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 323
Program mode selector switch 441
Proper use of the vehicle 16
PSI 323
PULSE function (Massage function) 123
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 154
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio*
stations 149
Selecting stations 149
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 280
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 158Reading lamps in the front 138
Reading lamps in the rear 138
Rear fog lamp 390
Bulb 390
Switching on 134
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 394
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 204
Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with switch 120
Placing upright 121
Rear seats 120
Rear seats 117
Fore and aft adjustment 118
Head restraint height* 117, 118
Individual seats* 117
Passenger seat fore and aft
adjustment 119
Passenger seat head restraint
height 119
Passenger seat height 119
Rear seat head restraints 120Seat height 118
Setting front passenger seat position
from rear* 118
Rear view mirror 29
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 186
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 78
Rear window defroster 201
Activating 201
Deactivating 201
Rear window sunshade* 191
Recommended inflation pressure 323
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 405
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 263
Refueling 283
Regular checks 284
Regular driving style 232
Reinstalling vehicle battery 404
Remote control
SmartKey 92
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 96

463 Index
Seating capacity 301
Seats 114
Adjusting 37
Adjusting lumbar support 123
Adjusting shoulder support 123
Easy entry/exit feature 114
Heater 125
Massage function 123
Multicontour backrest* 122
Rear power seat bench* 117
Rear seats 117
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 241
Selector lever
Lock 46, 173
Message in display 353
Self-test
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 74
Tele Aid 256
Service
Major service (Service B) 328
Minor service (Service A) 328
When due 328
Service (maintenance) 328
Service and warranty information 10Service indicator 328
Service life (tires) 297
Service System see FSS 328
Setting
Convenience functions 169
Cruise control 215
Daytime running lamp mode 165
Digital clock 25
Distronic* time interval 224
Following distance in Distronic* 224
Higher speed in cruise control 216
Higher speed in Distronic* 222
Individual vehicle settings 160
Interior illumination delayed
switch-off 167
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 164
Language, multifunction display 164
Locator lighting 166
Lower speed in cruise control 216
Lower speed in Distronic* 223
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 163Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 171
Slower speed in cruise control 216
Slower speed in Distronic* 223
SmartKey dependent memory 169
Speed in Distronic* 222
Speedometer display mode 163
Suspension tuning 231
Temperature (interior) 195
Temperature indicator 163
Tire inflation pressure units 164
To last stored speed (“Resume” func-
tion) in cruise control 216
To last stored speed in Distronic* (“Re-
sume” function) 223
Units
Speedometer 163
Temperature 163
Tire inflation pressure 164
Vehicle level control 230, 232
Setting current speed 215
Setting front passenger seat position from
rear* 118

467 Index
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 402
Tilt/sliding sunroof
Stopping 213
Synchronizing 213
TIN 324
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 324
Tire and Loading Information 300
Tire and loading terminology 322
Tire care and maintenance 297
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 285, 305, 307
Setting units 164
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 297
Tire load rating 324
Tire ply composition and material
used 324
Tire speed rating 278, 314, 324, 442
Tire terminology 322
Tire traction 277Tires 296
Direction of rotation 299
Driving instructions 276
Messages in display 372–378
Retreads 296
Rotating 325
Service life 297
Temperature 306, 321
Tire inflation pressure monitor warning
lamp 344
Tread depth 298, 326
Wear pattern 325
Winter 326
Tools 379
Tow-away alarm 89
Arming 89
Disarming 89
Disarming for transport 89
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 380
Installing 410
Towing the vehicle 408
Traction 179, 324, 442
Transmission see Automatic
transmission 292
Tread 324
Tread depth 298Tread depth (tires) 326
Treadwear indicators 324
Trip computer 157
Trip odometer
Resetting 141
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 412
Closing 105
Closing from the inside
automatically* 105
Lighting 138, 139
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 101
Message in display 371
Opening 103
Opening from inside vehicle 104
Opening with SmartKey 95
Parcel net 250
Tie-down hooks 241
Trunk lid 103, 105
Trunk lock 384
Unlocking with SmartKey 95
Unlocking with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 102
Trunk lid
Limiting opening height* 105
Trunk lid emergency release 111