2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG seats

331 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire ply material
1Plies in sidewall
2Plies under tread
This marking tells you about the type of
cord and number of plies in the sidewall
and under the tread.Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or
bar.Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width
expressed in percentage.
Bar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi)
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascal (kPa)
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours or
driven no more than one mile (1.6 km).
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For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires is specific to each vehicle
and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.

347 Operation
Vehicle care
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-sham-
poo cleaner in case of excessive dirt.
Seat belts
Only use clear, lukewarm water and
soap.Upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing
clothing that have the tendency to give off
coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause
the upholstery to become permanently dis-
colored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact-discoloration
will be prevented.
Leather upholstery
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp
cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with
Mercedes-Benz approved Leather
Care.
Exercise particular care when cleaning per-
forated leather as its underside should not
become wet.MB Tex upholstery
Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior
Care onto a soft, lint-free cloth and ap-
ply with light pressure for cleaning the
upholstery.
Wood trims
Dampen cloth using water and use
damp cloth to clean wood trims in your
vehicle.!
The webbing must not be treated with
chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry
the webbing at temperatures above
176°F (80°C) or in direct sunlight.
Warning!G
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
!
Do not use solvents like tar remover or
wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as
these may be abrasive.

391 Practical hints
Resetting activated head restraints
Resetting activated head restraints
Resetting activated head restraints
If the active head restraints have been trig-
gered in a rear-end collision, the active
head restraints must be reset. Otherwise,
the active head restraint cannot offer any
additional protection in the event of anoth-
er rear-end collision.
Take the reset tool out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
Guide reset tool into center of head re-
straint between head restraint cushion
and rear head restraint cover.
Press the reset tool forward in the di-
rection of the arrow.
Press reset tool downward until you
hear the head restraint release
mechanism audibly engage.
Pull out reset tool.
Firmly press the head restraint cushion
back toward the rear head restraint
cover until it engages.
Repeat this procedure on the active
head restraint for the second seat.
For information on active head restraints,
see “Active head restraint” (
page 71).
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Seats” (
page 35).
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For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You will find the reset tool for manually
operating the active head restraints in
the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
!
Take care to avoid damaging the uphol-
stery.
Warning!G
When pushing back the head restraint cush-
ion, take care that your fingers do not be-
come caught between the head restraint
cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may
lead to injury.

443 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock Brake System)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 331)
Air pressure
(
page 331)
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(
page 331)BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
The system will automatically
deactivate the passenger front air bag
when such a seat is properly installed
(the56indicator lamp located
in the center console comes on and re-
mains illuminated).
BabySmart
TM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the
passenger front air bag if a
BabySmart
TM compatible child seat is
installed. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.
Bar
(
page 331)BAS
(B
rake Assist System)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking
situations. The system is activated
when it senses an emergency based on
how fast the brake is applied.
Bead
(
page 331)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more
intense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(C
ustomer Assistance Center)
Mercedes-Benz customer service
center, which can help you with any
questions about your vehicle and
provide assistance in the event of a
breakdown.

450 Index
Audio system 197
Audio and telephone, operation 197
Button and soft key operation 200
CD changer* with MP3 216
CD operation 214
Operating and display elements 198
Operating audio system 200
Operating safety 197
Radio operation 205
Telephone* operation 223
Auto-dimming mirror* 169
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(Control system) 147
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 184
Control panel 185
Defrosting, front 190
Rear window defroster 173
Automatic headlamp mode 115
Automatic locking when driving 103
Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
(Automatic transmission) 161Automatic time change (Standard time,
Daylight Saving time) 142
Automatic transmission 155
Accelerator position 158
Automatic shift program 161
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 168
Fluid level (ATF) 301
Gear ranges 160
Gear selector lever 155
Gear shifting malfunctions 168
Kickdown 158
Kickdown, manual shift program 167
Manual shift program 165
Manual shifting 162
One-touch gearshifting,
Gear selector lever 162
One-touch gearshifting,
Steering wheel gearshift
control 163
Program mode selector switch 161
Program mode selector switch,
manual shift program 165
Starting engine 46B
BabySmartTM
Air bag deactivation system 75, 443
Compatible child seats 75, 443
Self-test 76
Backrest
Rear seat, folding 252
Seat, power 36
Backup lamps
Messages in display 374
Replacing bulbs 396
Bar 331
BAS 84, 443
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 393
Checking battery condition 98
Battery, Vehicle 303, 411
Charging 413
Disconnecting and connecting 412
Jump starting 415
Removing and installing 412
Bead 331
Bi-Xenon headlamps see headlamps
Block heater (Canada only) 337
Bolts, Spare wheel 385
Brake Assist System see BAS

455 Index
Fuses 420
Aids for changing fuses 420
Fuse box (main) in passenger
compartment 421
Fuse box in engine compartment 421
Fuse box in trunk 422
Fuse chart 420
Fuse extractor 420, 422
Replacing 420
Spare fuses 420
G
Garage door opener 273
Gasoline also see Fuel
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 332
Gear range 445
Automatic transmission 160
Limiting 160, 162
Shifting into optimal 162
Gear selector lever 45, 155
Cleaning 346
Lock 45
Position indicator 156
Position, Automatic
transmission 125, 155, 157
Unlocking in an emergency 388Global locking/unlocking see Key
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 256
Good visibility 169
GPS 445
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 332
GVWR 332
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 346
Hazard warning flasher 119
Head restraints 106
Active head restraint 71
Front seat,
Removing and installing 106
Power seat, Adjusting 37
Rear seat, Folding back 107
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 108
Resetting activated head
restraints 391Head unit
Time synchronization* with 140
Headlamp cleaning system* 169, 304,
436
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 115
Bi-Xenon* 399, 443
Cleaning lenses 344
Halogen 397
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 115
Messages in display 374, 375, 376
Replacing bulbs 394
Switch 48, 55
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning and care of 347
Heated seats 110
High beam flasher 49, 118
High beam headlamps 49, 118
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 375
Replacing bulbs 395, 398

459 Index
New vehicle break-in 282
Night security illumination 117
Setting 146
Normal occupant weight 333
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 426
O
Occupant distribution 333
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 42
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 75, 357
Infant and child restraint systems 73
LATCH-type child seat anchors 79
Seat belts 42, 64
Odometer 125
Oil level see Engine oil level, Checking oil
level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting, Gear selector le-
ver (Automatic transmission) 162
Canceling gear range limit 162
Downshifting 162
Upshifting 162One-touch gearshifting, Steering wheel
gearshift control
(Automatic transmission) 163
Operating safety 197
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 344
Outside temperature indicator 124
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 446
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 342
Panic alarm* 81
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 258
Parking 54, 285
Parking brake 46, 54
Engaging 54
Message in display 366
Releasing 46
Parking lamps
Messages in display 376
Replacing bulbs 395Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 113, 149,
170
Parts service 424
Passenger compartment 290
Interior lighting 120
Interior rear view mirror 40
Main fuse box in 421
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 258
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 283
Phone* see Telephone*
Plastic and rubber parts, Cleaning and
care of 346
Poly-V-belt drive 446
Layout 427
Positions (memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 283
Power outlet in rear passenger
compartment 263
Power seat see Seats, Power 36

460 Index
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 242
Opening/closing in an
emergency 389
Stopping 244
Synchronizing 244
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Messages in display 379
Opening/closing 242
Opening/closing, SmartKey 241
Power train 446
Power washer 342
Power windows 238
Cleaning 345
Opening/closing 238
Rear door window,
Blocking operation 80
Stopping 240
Synchronizing 240
Practical hints 350
Premium unleaded gasoline 438
Problems
While driving 52
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 333
Program mode 125Program mode selector switch 447
Automatic shift program, automatic
transmission 161
Manual shift program, automatic
transmission 165
PSI 333
Push starting 415
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Operation 200, 205
Selecting stations (Control
system) 131
Radio transmitters 290
Range (distance to empty) 151
Reading lamp 120
Rear bench seat, foldable* 252
Rear door window
Blocking operation 80
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 107
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 183, 196
Rear seat ashtray see AshtrayRear seat head restraints see Head
restraints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 173
Rear window sunshade* 172
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 333
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid*) 272
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 437
Refueling 293
Regular checks 294
Remote control, SmartKey 94
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 272
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signal lamps 400
Backup lamp 401
Brake lamp 401
Fog lamps 401
Headlamps 395, 397, 399
High beam headlamps 395, 397
License plate lamps 401
Low beam headlamps 397
Parking lamps 398, 400, 401
Rear lamps 396
Side marker lamps 400, 401