2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R500 window

494 Practical hintsBattery
Carry out step 8 to reconnect the bat-
tery (
page 493).

Carry out steps 6 to 1 in reverse order
to complete reinstall the battery,
(page 492) to (
page 490).
Step 11 (Reconnecting)

If the battery has been removed, carry
out step 9 (
page 493) first and then
step 7 (
page 493), both in reverse
order, before starting the connecting
procedure.

Open the driver’s door.

Make sure the SmartKey is removed
from the starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Make sure the vehicle’s on-board
electronics have status 0.
With the driver’s door opened, the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have
status 0, same as SmartKey re-
moved from the starter switch
(page 39).

Connect the positive lead to the posi-
tive terminal and fasten it’s cover
(page 493).

Connect the negative lead to the nega-
tive terminal (
page 493).
!Never invert the terminal connections!
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to disconnec-
tion):

Set the clock (
page 180).
Vehicles with Modular COMAND
system with navigation module*:
Time and date are set automatical-
ly.


Synchronize the door windows
(page 251).


Synchronize the power tilt/sliding
sunroof* (
page 258).


Synchronize the power tilt/sliding
panel* (
page 262).


Synchronize the power folding
exterior rear view mirrors*
(page 211).


535 Index
A
ABS 97, 529
ABS control 97
Malfunction indicator lamp 404
Messages in display 418
Warning lamp 404
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 203
Accessory weight 385, 529
Accident
In case of 63
Activating
Air circulation mode 242
Air conditioning (cooling) 226
Air recirculation mode 225, 239
Anti-theft alarm system 105
Central locking (control system) 188
Defrosting 223
Easy-entry/exit feature* 189
Electric air pump 483
ESP
®
102
Exterior headlamps 58
Hazard warning flasher 154
Headlamps 58
High beams 151
Ignition 38Immobilizer 66, 104
Rear window defroster 215
Rear window wiper 62
Residual heat 243
Residual heat* 228
Seat heating* 142
Tow-away alarm 107
Warning indicators (Parktronic*) 276
Windshield wipers 59
Adding
Coolant 351
Engine oil 349
Additional turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 466
Adjusting 42
Air distribution 222, 236
Air volume 222, 237
Backrest tilt 44
Exterior rear view mirror 48
Head restraint height 44
Head restraint tilt 45
Instrument cluster illumination 158
Interior rear view mirror 48
Mirrors 47
Multicontour seat* 136
Seat cushion depth 136Seat cushion tilt 44
Seat fore and aft adjustment 43
Seat height 44
Seats 42
Steering column height 47
Steering wheel 45
Adjusting steering column in or out 47
Adjusting steering column up or down 47
Air bags 71
Children 72
Front 75
Passenger 75
Safety guidelines 74
Side impact 76
Window curtain 76
Air conditioning
Turning off 226
Turning on 226
Air conditioning refrigerant 523
Air distribution
Adjusting 222, 236
Air pressure 385, 529
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pump, electric
Turning on 483

537 Index
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 466
Bar 386, 529
BAS 99, 529
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 113, 119
Batteries, vehicle
Messages in display 430
Battery discharged
Jump starting 496
Battery, SmartKey 463
Battery, vehicle 487
Charging 495
Dis-/reconnecting 489
Removing/installing 489
Bead 386, 529
Bi-Xenon* headlamps 529
Replacing bulbs 466
Block heater (Canada only) 391
Blocking
Rear door window operation 93
Bottle opener 300
Brake assist system (BAS) 529
Brake fluid 523
Message in display 432Brake lamps
Replacing bulbs 466
Brake pads
Message in display 430
Brakes 332
Warning lamp 405
Break-in period 330
Bulbs, replacing 465
Additional turn signal lamps 466
Backup lamps 466
Bi-Xenon* headlamps 466
Brake lamps 466
Front fog lamp 471
Front fog lamps* 466
Front lamps 466
Headlamps 466
License plate lamps 466, 474
Parking lamps 466
Rear fog lamps 472
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 472
Sidemarker lamps 466
Standing lamps 466
Tail lamp assemblies 472
Tail lamps 466
Turn signal lamps 466C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 529
California
Important notice 11
Call priority
Tele Aid* 318
Calling up
Range (distance to empty) 193
Service indicator 393
CAN system 529
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 521
Card holder 300
Cargo compartment
Extending 283
Fuse box 504
Lamp 157
Tie-down rings 281
Cargo compartment cover blind* 288
Closing 288
Installing 289
Opening 288
Removing 288
Cargo tie-down rings 281
Carpets, cleaning 402

538 IndexCatalytic converter 340
CD player
Operating 171
CD-changer* 294
Center console 29
Lower part 30
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 414
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 130
Switch 131
Switching on/off (control
system) 188
Unlocking from inside 131
Central locking switch 131
Certification label 510
Changing
SmartKey setting 189
Charging
Vehicle battery 495
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 407, 408Checking
Coolant level 351
Oil level 346
Tire inflate pressure 344
Vehicle lighting 344
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* (Advanced TPMS*) 371
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) 368
Child safety 82
Air bags 72
Infant and child restraint systems 78,
82
LATCH child seat mounts 92
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
door window operation
Cigarette lighter
Front center console 303
Cigarette lighter* 305Cleaning
Headlamps 208
Headliner 402
Light alloy wheels 401
Plastic and rubber parts 402
Steering wheel 402
Windows 400
Windshield 60
Cleaning tires 355
Climate control 216
Adjusting 222
Adjusting air volume 222
deactivating 220
Front defroster 223
Rear passenger compartment 228
Setting the temperature 222
Clock 180
Closing
Glove box 294
Hood 346
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 260
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 462
Side windows 249
Tailgate 124, 128, 129
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 255
Windows 248

540 IndexD
Daytime running lamp mode 149
Setting 182
Deactivating
Air conditioning 227
Air conditioning (cooling) 242
Air recirculation mode 226, 240
Alarm 106
Anti-theft alarm system 106
Automatic climate control*
(3-zone) 234
Central locking (control system) 188
Climate control system 220
Cruise control 266
Defrost 223, 238
Engine 66
ESP
®
101
Hazard warning flasher 154
Headlamps 65
Immobilizer 104
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 185Rear passenger compartment ventila-
tion and climate control 245
Rear window defroster 215
Rear window wiper 62
Residual heat 228, 243
Seat heating* 143
Tow-away alarm 107
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 224, 238
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting 185
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone*) 195
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while driv-
ing
Digital speedometer 168
Direction of rotation (tires) 356Discharged battery
Jump starting 496
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 489
Display
Selecting 179
Displays
Digital speedometer 169
Maintenance service indicator 392
Messages 347
Selecting 179
Showing malfunctions 173
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 192
Door control panel 34
Door entry lamps 157
Door handle 34
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 319
Door windows 248
Automatic closing 250
Automatic opening 250

548 Index
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 260
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 462
Tailgate 122
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 255
Tilt/Sliding sunroof* in an
emergency 462
Windows 248
Opening the tailgate from the inside 122,
123, 124
Opening the tailgate from the inside
electrically* 123
Opening the tailgate from the
outside 122
Operating
CD player 171
Radio 170
Radio transmitters 339
Telephone* 194
Vehicle outside the USA or
Canada 13
Operating safety 17
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 399
Outside temperature indicator 159
Overhead control panel 31
Overspeed range 532P
Paintwork 397
Panic alarm 95
Panic button on remote control 95
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 259
Panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel
Cleaning 401
Parcel nets 298
Parking 334
Parking and locking 64
Parking brake 56, 65
Engaging 65
Message in display 431
Releasing 56
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 466
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 146
Parktronic* 274, 532
Cleaning system sensor 399
Range of the sensors 275
Sensor cover 399
Warning indicators 276Partition net* 290
Engaging 291
Removing 292, 293
Tightening 291
Parts service 508
Passenger compartment 338
Fuse box 505
Interior lighting 154
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 331
Phone book*
Loading 195
Quick search 195
Phone number*
Dialing 195
Redialing 196
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 402
Plastic parts, cleaning 401
Poly-V-belt drive 532
Layout 512
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 145
Storing in memory 145

549 Index
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated
tires 375
Pounds per square inch see PSI
Power assistance 331
Power outlets 306
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 44
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 44
Adjusting seat height 44
Seat fore and aft adjustment 43
Power seats*
Adjusting head restraint height 44
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 255
Closing 462
Opening 462
Power train 532
Power washer 396
Power windows
Blocking of rear door window
operation 93
Cleaning 400
Door windows 248
Synchronizing 251Practical hints
First aid kit 454
Fuses 503
Jump starting 496
Lamp in center console 414
Lamps in instrument cluster 404
Messages in the display 416
Spare wheel 457
Vehicle jack 456
Vehicle tool kit 454
Premium unleaded gasoline 524
PRE-SAFE
®*81, 532
Preventive occupant safety* see
PRE-SAFE®*
Problems
While driving 62
With vehicle 18
Product information 9
Production options weight 387, 532
Program mode selector switch 533
PSI 387, 388, 533
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 195R
Radio
Selecting stations 170
Selecting stations (satellite*) 171
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 339
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 193
Range of the sensors
Parktronic* 275
Rear automatic climate control* 244
Rear center console* 308
Rear climate control 228
Rear door window
Blocking operation 93
Rear door window sunshade* 214
Rear fog lamp
Indicator lamp 147
Switching on 151
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 472
Rear lamps
Messages in display 442
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation 228

550 IndexRear passenger compartment ventilation
and climate control
Deactivating 245
Rear passenger compartment ventilation
and rear automatic climate
control 244
Rear towing eye 502
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 209
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 215
Activating 215
Deactivating 215
Rear window wiper switch 61
Rear window wiper/washer 61
Rear wiper blade
Removing 477
Replacing 476
Recommended inflation pressure 387
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 533
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 489
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 319
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 523Regular checks 343
Remote control
Integrated 110
SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 115
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 319
Removing
Front wiper blades 475
Rear wiper blade 477
Vehicle battery 489
Wheel 481
Removing spare wheel 458
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 472
Brake lamp bulbs 472
Bulbs 465
Front lamp bulbs 468
License plate lamp bulbs 474
Low beam bulbs 468
Rear fog lamp bulbs 472
Rear lamp bulbs 466, 472
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 472
Rear turn signal bulbs 472
Rear wiper blade 476
Wiper blades 475Replacing front fog lamp* bulb 471
Reporting
Safety defects 19
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 175, 176
Resetting
All functions of a submenu 176
Fuel consumption 193
Maintenance service indicator 394
Trip odometer 159
Residual heat 227
Residual heat utilization 243, 533
Residual heat* utilization 228
Residual ventilation 227, 243
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 533
Restraint system 533
Restraint system see Infant and child
restraint systems
Rim 387, 533
Rims and tires 514
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid* 315
Roller sunblinds 259
RON 343
RON (Research Octane Number) 533