2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS reset

618 Practical hintsResetting activated head restraints (S 600 only)If the luxury active head restraints
(front seats) have been triggered in an ac-
cident, the active head restraints must be
reset. Otherwise, the active head re-
straints cannot offer any additional protec-
tion in the event of another rear-end
collision.

Take reset tool1 out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.

Guide reset tool1 into center of head
restraint between head restraint cush-
ion and rear head restraint cover.

Press reset tool1 forward in direction
of arrow.

Press reset tool downward until you
hear the head restraint release
mechanism audibly engage.

Pull out reset tool1.

Firmly press head restraint cushion
backward towards the rear of the vehi-
cle until it engages.

Repeat this procedure on the active
head restraints for second head re-
straint.
For information on active head restraints,
see “Luxury active head restraints
(S 600 only)” (
page 59).
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Head restraints” (
page 324).
i
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 head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz vehicle
literature pouch.
!
Be careful not to damage upholstery.
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.

671 Technical terms
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 526)
COMAND
(Cockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and navi-
gation system, as well as other optional
equipment (CD changer, telephone*,
etc.).
C-pillar
The C-pillar is the rear connecting pillar
between the roof and the vehicle body
(->B-pillar, ->C-pillar).Cruise control
Driving convenience system that auto-
matically maintains the vehicle speed
set by the driver.
Curb weight
(
page 526)
DISTRONIC Plus*
A driving convenience cruise control
system which helps the driver maintain
a pre-selected speed:


If there is no vehicle directly ahead,
the system operates in the same
way as conventional ->cruise con-
trol.


If a slower moving vehicle is ahead,
DISTRONIC Plus will reduce your
vehicle speed to the extent permit-
ted by reduced throttle and up to
20% braking power to maintain the
preset minimum following distance.DOT
(D
epartment o
f T
ransportation)
(
page 526)
DVD
(Digital V
ersatile D
isc)
Digital storage medium for storing
large amounts of data, e.g. movies.
DVD-R
(D
igital V
ersatile D
isc R
ecordable)
->DVD which can be written to once
and read many times.
DVD+R
(D
igital V
ersatile D
isc R
ecordable)
->DVD which can be written to once
and read many times.
DVD-RW
(D
igital V
ersatile D
isc R
ew
ritable)
->DVD which can be read and written
to many times.

686 IndexETD 58, 672
Safety guidelines 47
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 220
Locator lighting (COMAND) 221
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 332
Auto-dimming on the driver’s
side 334
Fold in automatically when locking
(COMAND) 222
Lower mirror when reversing
(COMAND) 222
Power folding 333
F
Favorite button 216
First aid kit 611
Flat tire 629
Jacking up the vehicle 630
Lowering the vehicle 633
Mounting the Minispare wheel 629
Preparing the vehicle 629
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 661
Brake fluid 662, 663Capacities 661
Engine coolant 497, 662, 665
Engine oil 496, 661, 663
Power steering fluid 661
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 662, 668
Fog lamps
Messages in display 598
Replacing bulbs 622
Front air bags 49
Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 622, 623
Front lamps see headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 49
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 53, 555
FSS (Canada vehicles) 532
Fuel 490, 662, 664
Additives 665
Capacity, Fuel tank 662
Filling the tank 489
Fuel filler flap and cap 489
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 550
Premium unleaded gasoline 490,
662, 664
Requirements, Octane rating 664Fuel cap
Message in display 591
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 245
Since last reset 245
Fuel filler flap 489
Locking/Unlocking 489
Fuel tank
Capacity 662
Filler flap 489
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 661
Fuses 645
Aids for replacing fuses 646
Fuse box in engine compartment 646
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 647
Fuse boxes in dashboard 647
Fuse chart (vehicle tool kit) 611
Fuse extractor (vehicle tool kit) 611
Replacing 645
Spare fuses (vehicle tool kit) 611

687 Index
G
Garage door opener 470
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 526
Gear range 673
Automatic transmission 372
Limiting 372
Shifting into optimal 376
Gear selector lever 367
Gearshift pattern 367
Messages in display 562, 566, 567,
569, 610
Position 369
Shifting procedure 369
Transmission position 370
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 448
Gloves, Vehicle tool kit 611
GPS 673
Reception (COMAND) 145
Tele Aid 462
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 526
GVWR 527H
Hands-free microphone 37
Hard plastic trim items, Cleaning 542
Hazard warning flasher 348
Head restraints 324
Adjustment 324
Folding back and placing upright rear
head restraints 325
Front seat 324
Luxury active head restraints
(S600 only) 59
Rear seat 325
Resetting activated luxury active head
restraints (S600 only) 618
Headlamp cleaning system 346, 498
Washer fluid 662, 668
Headlamps
Automatic control 343
Automatic headlamp mode 255
Cleaning lenses 537
Cleaning system 498
Manual headlamp mode 255
Messages in display 595
Refilling washer fluid 499
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 542Heated seats* 322
Heated steering wheel* 331
Height adjustments
Vehicle level (ABC*) 403
High beam
Replacing bulbs 622
High beam flasher 347
High beam headlamps
Switching on 346
High mounted brake lamp 622
Hood 492
Message in display 591
Opening 492
Horn 27
Hydroplaning 483
I
Identification labels 652
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 652
Ignition 315, 317
Switching on 315
Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 317
Immobilizer 75
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Individualization
Voice Control* 302

690 IndexLoss of
Key, Mechanical 311
Key, SmartKey 311
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 311
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 651
Low beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 622
Lowering
Vehicle 633
Lubricants 661
Lumbar support (COMAND) 237
M
Maintenance 15, 532
Automatic Call (Tele Aid) 469
Calling up service indicator
display 533
Clearing service indicator
message 532
FSS (Canada vehicles) 532
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 532
Resetting service indicator 533
Service indicator message 532
Service term exceeded 533Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 674
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 532
Manual headlamp mode 343
MAXCOOL
Maximum cooling 430
Maximum load rating, Tires 527
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 509,
510, 527
Maximum tire inflation pressure 523,
527
Maximum tire load rating 523
Memory function 336
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages
Microphone, Hands-free 37
Minispare wheel 613, 658
Mounting 629
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 335
Adjusting 332
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirrors 334
Exterior rear view mirrors 332
Interior rear view mirror 332
Mobile phone see Telephone*Modifications and alterations, Operating
safety 19
MON 490, 662
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3
Menu overview (COMAND) 110
Operation (COMAND) 111
Playback options (COMAND) 114
Selecting a folder (COMAND) 113
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 112
Selecting a track (COMAND) 113
MP3 (COMAND) 104
Multicontour rear seats* 327
Multicontour seats*, front
Adjusting (COMAND) 237
Multifunction display 241, 675
Multifunction display messages
ABC* 570
ABS 572
Airmatic 585
Batteries, vehicle 586
Brake fluid 573
Brake pads 575
Check engine 547
Coolant 588
Coolant level 587

694 IndexRecovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid) 469
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 662, 663
Refueling 489
Regular checks 490
Remote
Control, SmartKey 304
Control, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 306
Door lock with Tele Aid 469
Door unlock with Tele Aid 468
Trunk opening switch 436
Trunk opening/closing* switch 437,
438
Replacing
Bulbs 621
Front lamp bulbs 623
Rear lamp bulbs 622
Reporting safety defects 21
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset (COMAND) 219
Residual engine heat and ventilation 433
Residual heat utilization 677
REST 676REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 677
REST see Residual engine heat and ventila-
tion
Rest tool
Depository 618
Restraint systems
Messages in display 605
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 367, 370
Rims 527
And Tires 655
Tires and wheels 500
Roadside Assistance 16
Tele Aid 465
RON 490, 662, 677
Roof rack* 447
Route guidance (COMAND) 185
Route guidance (Instrument cluster control
system) 246
Rubber and plastic parts, Cleaning 541
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 515S
Safety
Driving safety systems 69
Occupant 44
Reporting defects 21
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio*
Calling Sirius Service Center
(COMAND) 103
Channel update (COMAND) 103
Operation (COMAND) 98
Selecting channel (Instrument cluster
control system) 248
Selecting program category
(COMAND) 100
Showing program info
(COMAND) 103
Submenu overview (COMAND) 98
Tuning in channels (COMAND) 100,
102
Voice Control* 283

695 Index
Seat belts 55
Children in the vehicle 61
Cleaning 542
Fastening 55, 339
Force limiter 58
Messages in display 605
Proper use of 57, 341
Safety guidelines 47
Telltale 29, 55, 550
Seating capacity 505
Seats 318
adjusting front passenger seat from
driver’s seat 321
Adjustment 318
Drive-dynamic multicontour* in the
front, Adjusting (COMAND) 240
Easy entry/exit feature 328
Folding back and placing upright rear
head restraints 325
Head restraints 324
Lumbar support (COMAND) 237
Memory function 336
Multicontour* in the front, Adjusting
(COMAND) 237
Operating via COMAND 236Setting front passenger seat position
from rear 321
Ventilation* 323
Seats*
Heating 322
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 453
Selector lever
Lock 359
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 54
Tele Aid 462
Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Maintenance service
indicator
Service life, Tires 501
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Service, Parts 650
Setting
Cruise control 381
DISTRONIC Plus* time interval 396
Following distance in DISTRONIC
Plus* 396Higher speed in cruise control 383
Higher speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 393
Lower speed in cruise control 383
Lower speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 394
Slower speed in cruise control 383
Slower speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 394
Speed in DISTRONIC Plus* 393
Suspension tuning (ABC*) 403
Temperature (interior) 429
Temperature (rear passenger
compartment) 435
To last stored speed (“Resume” func-
tion) in cruise control 384
To last stored speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* (“Resume” function) 395
Vehicle level control (ABC*) 403
Setting current speed 381
Settings
Calling up DISTRONIC Plus* 389
Control system instrument cluster
menus 254
Resetting trip odometer 246

697 Index
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 18
System settings (COMAND)
Bluetooth settings 217
Display 213
Favorite button 216
Menu overview 213
Reset 219
Setting the system language 216
Time settings 213
Voice Control* settings
(COMAND) 215
T
Tachometer 379
Overspeed range 379
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 537
Messages in display 600
Tar stains 535
Tele Aid 462, 677
Automatic Maintenance Call 469
Call priority 467
Emergency calls 463
Hands-free microphone 37
Information 466Information button 465
Initiating an emergency call
manually 464
Messages in display 607
Remote door lock 469
Remote door unlock 468
Roadside Assistance 465
Roadside Assistance button 465
SOS button 464
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 469
System self-check 462
Telematics 677
Telephone cradle
Changing 461
Telephone* 459
“911” emergency call
(COMAND) 117
Accepting/ending a call
(COMAND) 124
Answering/ending a call (Instrument
cluster control system) 252
Call lists (COMAND) 122
Changing mobile phone cradle 461
Dialing (Instrument cluster control
system) 250Entering the telephone number
(COMAND) 125
Hands-free microphone 37
Inserting in cradle 460
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 461
Operation 249
Operation (COMAND) 115
Phone book (COMAND) 129
Phone book (Instrument cluster control
system) 250
PIN (COMAND) 119
PIN2 (COMAND) 119
PUK / PUK2 (COMAND) 119
Redialing (COMAND) 125
Redialing (Instrument cluster control
system) 251
Removing from cradle 461
Single call connection
(COMAND) 127
Speed dialing (COMAND) 126
Submenu overview (COMAND) 120
Switching on/off (COMAND) 116
Transferring a call (COMAND) 128
Unlock code (COMAND) 119
Voice Control* 262