2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 Owner's Manual

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

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

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

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

468 IndexTrunk lid opening/closing system* 105,
107, 108
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 390
Turn signals 51
Additional in mirrors 390
Cleaning lenses 332
Front bulbs 390, 393
Rear bulbs 390, 395
Turning off
Engine 57
Turning off the engine 57
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 324
Units
Setting speedometer units 163
Setting temperature units 163
Unlock button
SmartKey 92
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 96
Trunk lid 96Unlocking 32, 92
Driver’s door in an emergency 383
Fuel filler flap 283
Global 94
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 99
Glove box 244
In an emergency 383
Selective settings 94, 100
Trunk lid 96
Trunk lid with SmartKey 95
Trunk lid with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 102
Vehicle in an emergency 262
With the SmartKey 32
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 33, 96
Upgrade scenario
Tele Aid* 261
Uphill driving
Cruise control 215
Upholstery
Cleaning 336
Upshifting 175Useful features 242
Ashtrays 251
Cigarette lighter 252
Document holder 242
Garage door opener 264
Heated steering wheel* 253
Storage compartments 243
Tele Aid 255
Telephone* 254
Vanity mirror in the rear 243
Vanity mirror in the sun visor 242
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 418
Vanity mirror in the rear 243
Vanity mirror in the sun visor 242
Vehicle
Individual settings 160, 162
Locking in an emergency 384
Lowering 402
Service battery 403
Towing 408
Unlocking in an emergency 383
Vehicle battery 403
Vehicle capacity weight 324

469 Index
Vehicle care 330
Cup holder 335
Distronic* system sensor cover 333
Engine cleaning 332
Gear selector lever 335
Hard plastic trim items 335
Headlamps 332
Instrument cluster 335
Leather upholstery 336
Light alloy wheels 335
Nubuck leather upholstery 336
Ornamental moldings 332
Paintwork 331
Parktronic* system sensor 333
Plastic and rubber parts 336
Power-wash 331
Seat belts 335
Side markers 332
Steering wheel 335
Tail lamps 332
Tar stains 331
Turn signals 332
Upholstery 336
Vehicle washing 332
Window cleaning 334
Wiper blades 333Wood trims 336
Vehicle data recording 19
Vehicle level 230, 232
Changing 230, 233
Setting 230, 233
Automatic 230, 233
Manual 230, 233
Vehicle lighting
Checking 285
Vehicle loading terminology 322
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 324
Vehicle status message memory 159
Calling up 159
Displaying 159
Vehicle submenu
Limiting opening height of trunk lid*
(Control system) 169
Vehicle tool kit 379, 380
Alignment bolt 380
Fuse chart 380
Fuse extractor 380
Gloves 380
Screwdriver 380
Spare fuses 380
Wheel wrench 380Vehicle washing 332
Ventilated storage compartment 204
Ventilation
Storage compartment 204
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 442
Voice control system* 442
Hands-free microphone 29
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 237
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 225
Distronic* 219
Drivers seat belts 66
Parking brake 49
Warranty coverage 417
Washing the vehicle 330
Wear pattern (tires) 325
Weights 428
Wheel change
Tightening torque 402
Wheels
Tires and wheels 296
Window curtain air bags 66

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