2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 Index

458 IndexMP3-CD operation
Selecting tracks 150
Mph or km/h in speedometer 163
Multicontour backrest* 122
Multifunction display 143, 440
Selecting language 164
Standard display 147
Multifunction display messages
ABC 349, 354
ABS 350
BAS 351
Brake fluid 357
Brake pads 357
Check engine 340, 341
Coolant 359
Coolant level 358
Distronic* 351
Doors 361
Engine 340, 341
Engine oil level 362
Entry position 364Hood 364
Lamps 367
Parking brake 356
Selector lever 353
SmartKey 364
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 364
TeleAid 370
Telephone* 370
Tires 372–378
Trunk 371
Washer fluid 371
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 144,
440
Buttons 144
N
Navigation system
Operating 155
See separate COMAND* operating in-
structions
Night security illumination 133
Normal occupant weight 323
Nubuck leather upholstery
Cleaning 336O
Occupant distribution 323
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 71
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 71
LATCH child seat anchors 76
Seat belts 43, 64
Oil
Adding 291
Consumption 287
Dipstick 287
Filler neck 291
Viscosity 439
Oil level
Checking 285
Oil level via control system
Checking 288

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One-touch gearshifting 175
Canceling gear range limit 175
Downshifting 175
Upshifting 175
Opening
Ashtray 251
Cup holder 250
Doors from the inside 102
Fuel filler flap 283
Fuel filler flap manually 385
Glove box 244
Hood 286
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 211
Power windows 207
Side windows 208
Storage compartment in the center
console 245
Storage compartments in the
armrest 246
Storage compartments in the center
console 246, 247
Trunk 103
Trunk lid from the inside 104
Trunk with SmartKey 95Opening in an emergency
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 386
Operating
COMAND* see separate operating in-
structions
Garage door opener 269
Integrated remote control 269
Navigation system 155
Radio 149
Radio transmitters 280
Telephone* 153
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 332
Outside temperature indicator 142
Overdue maintenance service 329
Overhead control panel 29
Garage door opener 29
Reading lamp 29
Rear view mirror 29
Tele Aid button 29Override switch see Blocking of rear win-
dow operation 78
Overspeed range 440
P
Paintwork 331
Panic alarm 79
Panic button on SmartKey 79
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 250
Parcel net in trunk 250
Parking 55, 275
Parking and standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 390
Parking assist
Parktronic system* 235
Parking brake 48, 56
Engaging 56
Message in display 356
Releasing 48
Warning sound 49
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 390, 394
Switching on 131

460 IndexParking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 130, 171,
187
Parktronic system* 235, 440
Parktronic*
Cleaning sensors 333
Malfunctioning 239
Warning indicators 237
Parts service 416
Passenger compartment 280
Fuse box in 412
Interior lighting 137
Interior rear view mirror 41
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 250
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 60
Passenger seat fore and aft
adjustment 119
Passenger seat head restraint
height 119
Passenger seat height 119
Pedals 273
Phone book*
Loading 154
Quick search 154Phone number*
Dialing 154
Redialing 155
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 336
Poly-V-belt drive 440
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 129
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 129
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 311
Power assistance 273
Power closing assist for doors and trunk
lid 112
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 39
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion depth 38
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Front seat head restraints 116
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38Power seat bench* 117
Head restraint height 117
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 211
Closing 211
Closing in an emergency 386
Messages in display 370
Opening 211
Opening in an emergency 386
Power train 441
Power windows 207
Blocking of rear window operation 78
Closing 207, 208
Opening 207
Side windows 207
Synchronizing 209
Power-wash 331
Practical hints
First aid kit 379
Fuses 411
Lamp in center console 346
Lamps in instrument cluster 338
Towing the vehicle 408
Vehicle status messages in the multi-
function display 347
Vehicle tool kit 379

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

462 IndexRemote controls
Integrated 266
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 262
Removing
Vehicle battery 404
Wheel 401
Wiper blades 396
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 394
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 388
Brake fluid 431
Brake lamp bulbs 394
Bulbs 389
Front lamp bulbs 392
License plate lamp bulbs 395
Parking lamp bulbs 394
Rear fog lamp bulbs 394, 395
Rear lamp bulbs 390, 394
Rear turn signal bulbs 394
Side marker lamp bulbs 394
Standing lamp bulbs 394
Wiper blades 396Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 160
Resetting
All functions (control system) 160
All functions of a submenu 161
Fuel consumption 158
Maintenance service indicator 329
Trip odometer 141
Residual heat utilization 203, 441
Residual ventilation 203
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 441
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 71, 75
Rim 323
Rims and Tires 422
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid* 258
Rolling code programming 267
RON (Research Octane Number) 284,
441
Roof rack 240
Rubber parts
Cleaning 336S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts 43
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 80
Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit) 380
Seat belt force limiter 69
Seat belts 66
Cleaning 335
Fastening 43
Proper use of 45, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Telltale 343
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 123
Seat for and aft adjustment 118
Seat heater
Switching off 125
Switching on 125
Seat height 118
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 127
Switching on 127

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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

464 IndexSettings
Calling up Distronic* 156, 220
Convenience functions 169
Factory, SmartKey 94
Individual (SmartKey) 169
Lighting (control system) 164
Menus and submenus 145
Resetting all (control system) 160
Resetting in the submenu 161
Selective 94, 100
Settings menu
Functions in 160
Individual vehicle settings 160
Submenus 161
Shift lock 441
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 177
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 175
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 123
Side impact air bags 65
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 390, 394Side windows
Automatic closing 208
Automatic opening 208
Cleaning 334
Closing fully (Express-close) 208
Opening 208
Opening fully (Express-open) 208
Stopping 209
Synchronizing power windows 209
Sidewall 323
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 53
Single wipe 53
SmartKey 92
Battery check lamp 94, 100
Factory setting 94
Global locking 94
Global locking and unlocking 94
Global unlocking 94
Lock button 92
Locking 58
Locking and unlocking 92
Loss of 96Remote control 92
Replacing the batteries 387
Replacing the battery 387
Restoring to factory setting 95
Selective setting 94
Starting the engine 46
Turning off the engine 57
Unlock button 92
Unlocking 32
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 96
Checking the battery 101
Factory setting 99
Global locking 99
Global unlocking 100
Lock button 96
Locking the vehicle 101
Loss of 102
Messages in display 364
Remote control 96
Replacing the battery 387, 388
Selective setting 100
Unlock button 96
Unlocking 33, 96

465 Index
Snow chains 327
Spare fuses 380
Spare wheel
Mounting 398
Speed
Setting current 215
Setting to last stored speed in Distron-
ic* (“Resume” function) 223
Speed settings
Cruise control 216
Distronic* 222, 223
To last stored speed (“Resume” func-
tion) in Cruise control 216
Speedometer
Displays 219
Settings units 163
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 163
Sporty driving style 232
SRS 68, 441
Indicator lamp 345
SRS indicator lamp 60Standing lamps 131
Replacing bulbs 390, 394
Standing water
Driving instructions 280
Starting difficulties 47
Starting the engine 46
Steering column
Height adjustment 40
Length adjustment 40
Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Adjustment 40
Cleaning 335
Heated steering wheel* 253
Steering wheel adjustment 40
Steering wheel gearshift control S 55 AMG
Automatic transmission 181
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 263
Stopping
Tilt/sliding sunroof 213
Windows 209Storage compartments 243
Armrest 245, 246, 247
Cup holder 248, 250
Glove box 244
In front of armrest 247
Parcel net 250
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 245
Storage tray 245, 246, 247
Under the front seats 248
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 129
Storing tires 298
Submenus
Convenience 169
For settings 145
In control system 147
Instrument cluster 163
Lighting 164
Resetting functions in Control
system 161
Selecting 161
Settings menu 161
Vehicle 168