2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 windshield wipers

197 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Adjusting manually
Press left or right buttonU.
The button emerges and theh,
», d and csymbols become
visible.

Turn the marking on the regulator to
the desired symbol.
The air will be directed to the vents cor-
responding to this symbol.
Adjusting automatically

Press left or right buttonU until it
clicks in.
Theh, », d and
csymbols are no longer visible.
The air distribution is adjusted auto-
matically.Windows fogged on the inside

Press button± to switch on the air
conditioning (
page 194).
The indicator lamp in the button goes
out.

Press button, to switch off the air
recirculation (
page 194).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.

Make sure left and right buttonU
emerges.
Theh, », d and
csymbols become visible.

Press left and rightd button.

Set blower to the maximum speed.

Adjust left and right air vents1
and6 upwards (
page 192).

Increase temperature setting.

Open side air vents9 and direct them
onto the side windows (
page 192).
Windshield fogged on the outside

Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 52).

Press on both U buttons until they
click in.
Theh, », d and c sym-
bols are no longer visible.

333 Operation
Vehicle care
Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor
cover
1Distronic system sensor cover
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water to clean sen-
sor cover1.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong
force and use only a soft, non-scratchy
cloth when cleaning the sensor cover. Do
not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a
dry cloth or sponge.Cleaning the Parktronic* system
sensors
1Parktronic system sensors

Clean the sensors1 on the bumpers
using a mild car wash detergent, such
as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water and a soft,
non-scratchy cloth.
When using a steam cleaner or power
washer, aim nozzle only briefly from a min-
imum distance of 12 in (30 cm) at
sensors1.
Do not apply strong pressure to the sensor
cover, applying strong pressure may dam-
age the sensor cover.To prevent scratches, never apply strong
force and only use a soft, non-scratchy
cloth when cleaning the sensor. Do not at-
tempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth
or sponge.
Wiper blades

Turn on the wipers and place it in a ver-
tical position.
For information on placing the wipers to a
vertical position, see “Replacing wiper
blades” (
page 396).
!The windshield wipers must be in a ver-
tical position before folding them away
from the windshield. They could other-
wise damage the hood.

334 OperationVehicle care
Clean the wiper blade inserts with a
clean cloth and detergent solution.Window cleaning

Turn on the wipers and place it in a ver-
tical position.
For information how to place the wipers in
a vertical position, see “Replacing wiper
blades” (
page 396).

Use a window cleaning solution on all
glass surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is recom-
mended.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
vehicle's on-board electronics have status
0) before cleaning the wiper blades. Other-
wise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn
on and cause injury. !Fold the windshield wiper arms back
onto the windshield before turning the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.
!The windshield wipers must be in a ver-
tical position before folding them away
from the windshield. They could other-
wise damage the hood. Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
vehicle's on-board electronics have status
0) before cleaning the wiper blades. Other-
wise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn
on and cause injury.
!Fold the windshield wiper arms back
onto the windshield before turning the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.

443 Index
A
ABC 231, 437
Messages in display 349, 354
Setting vehicle level 230, 232
ABS 25, 80, 437
Malfunction indicator lamp 338
Messages in display 350
Warning lamp 338
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 180
Accessory weight 322
Accident
In case of 54
Activating
Air conditioner (cooling) 203
Air conditioning 202
Air recirculation mode 199
Anti-theft alarm system 87
Central locking (control system) 168
Charcoal filter 200
Distance warning function* 226
Distronic* 222
Easy-entry/exit feature 170ESP 84
Exterior lamps 132
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 187
Front and rear fog lamp 132, 134
Hazard warning flasher 136
Headlamps 50
High beams 135
Ignition 34
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button 36
Immobilizer 57, 86
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid* 169
Manual shift program S 55 AMG 183
Rear window defroster 201
Residual heat 203
Seat heater 125, 126
Seat ventilation* 127
Tow-away alarm 89
Windshield wipers 52Adaptive Damping System (ADS) 229,
437
Adding
Coolant 293
Engine oil 291
Additional turn signals 390
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 204
Adjusting 37
Air distribution 196
Air volume 198
Backrest tilt 38
Drive-dynamic seat* 172
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Head restraint height 39
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 140
Interior rear view mirror 41
Lumbar support 122
Mirrors 41
Multicontour backrest* 122
Power seat bench* 117
Seat cushion depth 38, 123

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

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

466 IndexSun visors 190
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 441
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 232
For sporty driving style 232
Setting 231
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 168
Engine 57
ESP 83
Hazard warning flasher 136
Headlamps 57
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 168
ESP 84
Front fog lamps 134
Front lamps 131
Hazard warning flasher 136
Headlamps 50
High beams 135
Parking lamps 131
Rear fog lamp 134
Windshield wipers 52Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 156
Synchronizing
ESP 352
Power windows 209
Tilt/sliding sunroof 213
T
Tachometer 142
Overspeed range 142
Tachometer display
Displaying gear range 176
Tail lamps
Cleaning 332
Replacing bulbs 390, 395
Tar stains 331
Tele Aid 255
Emergency calls 256
Information 260
Initiating an emergency call
manually 257
Messages in display 370
Remote door unlock 262
Roadside assistance 258
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 263
System self-check 256Tele Aid System 255
Upgrade scenario 261
Tele Aid button 29
Tele Aid System 442
TeleAid
Messages in display 370
Telematics* 442
Telephone holder*
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 247
Telephone* 254
Answering a call 154
Dialing a number from the phone
book 154
Ending a call 154
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book* 154
Messages in display 370
Operating 153
Redialing 155
Temperature
Display mode 163
Setting units in display 163
Tires 306
Tie-down hooks (Trunk) 241
Tightening torque 442

470 IndexWindows see Side windows
Windshield
Refilling washer fluid 295
Replacing wiper blades 396
Washer fluid 295
Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 371
Refilling 295
Wiping with 53
Windshield wipers 52, 189
Fast wiper speed 52
Intermittent wiping 52
Replacing wiper blades 396
Single wipe 53
Switching on 52
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 53
Winter driving 326
Block heater (Canada only) 327
Snow chains 327
Tires 326
Winter driving instructions 279
Winter tires 326Wiper blades
Cleaning 333
Installing 397
Removing 396
Replacing 396
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 53
Interval 52
With windshield washer fluid 53
Wood trims
Cleaning 336
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 380
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 437