2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 wheel

678 Technical termsTightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 527)
Tire load rating
(page 528)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 528)
Tire speed rating
(page 528)
Traction
(page 528)
Tread
(page 528)
Treadwear indicators
(page 528)UDF
(U
niversal D
isc F
ormat)
A universal file system for optical me-
dia allowing an operating system to
read, write and modify data stored on
optical media that was created by an-
other operating system.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(
page 528)
Uphill driving assistant
While you are driving up a hill, this sys-
tem holds the vehicle in place for ap-
prox. one second after you have taken
your foot off the brake pedal.
Vehicle capacity weight
(page 528)
Vehicle level control
The ground clearance of the vehicle is
automatically controlled according to a
selected setting and speed. The driver
can choose manually within a range of
ground clearance, for example on very
rough roads. Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(
page 528)
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and stamped on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice Control*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).

680 IndexAquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 448, 450
Ashtrays 456
Aspect ratio 526
Audio (COMAND) 104
CD mode 111
DVD mode 111
MP3 mode 111
Audio (Control system instrument
cluster) 248
CD changer 249
DVD changer 249
Audio DVD
Fast forward/rewind (COMAND) 113
Menu overview (COMAND) 110
Pause function (COMAND) 112
Stop function (COMAND) 112
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 334
Automatic climate control 424
Adjusting air distribution
(COMAND) 230
Adjusting air flow from air vents
(COMAND) 233
Adjusting air volume (COMAND) 230
Adjusting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) 232Air recirculation mode 431
Central climate control menu
(COMAND) 231
Central menu for rear climate control*
(COMAND) 234
Defrosting 429
Operating the rear climate control*
from the front 234
Operating via COMAND 229
Rear window defroster 430
Selecting Mono mode
(COMAND) 232
Setting temperature (COMAND) 230
Setting the temperature 429
Setting the temperature in the rear
passenger compartment 435
Switching cooling on or off
(COMAND) 231
Automatic headlamp mode 255, 343
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 349
Automatic locking when driving 313
Automatic shift program 374
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 373
Automatic shift program 374Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) 377
Fluid 661
Fluid level 497
Gear ranges 372
Gear selector lever 367
Gear shifting malfunctions 377
Hill start assist system 374
Kickdown 373
Program mode selector switch 374
Shifting procedure 369
Starting the engine 359
Steering wheel gearshift control 375
Transmission fluid 497
Transmission positions 370
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 622
Bar 526
BAS 71
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 311
Replacing 619
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 311
Replacing 619

682 IndexChildren in the vehicle 61
Air bags 61
Indicator lamp front passenger front air
bag off 53, 555
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag off 53
Infant and child restraint systems 62
LATCH-type child seat anchors 65
Override switch for rear passenger
compartment 67
Tether attachment points 64
Cigarette lighter 457
Cloth upholstery, Cleaning and care
of 542
Cockpit 26, 671
Cockpit management and data system see
COMAND
COMAND 671
Adjusting volume 89
Components 79
Controller 82
Display 80
Function buttons 80
Main menus 89
Menu overview 84
Navigation system 140Operating 84
Operating safety 78
Operating seats 236
Phone book* 129
Radio, FM/AM 93
Selecting sound settings 90
SMS messages 137
Surround sound 91
Switching off/on the audio
source 92
Switching on or off 79
Swiveling display 81
system settings 213
Telephone keypad* 82
Telephone menu* 115
Vehicle menu 220
Voice Control* settings 215
Combination switch 346
Corner-illuminating lamps 347
High beam 346
High beam flasher 347
Turn signals 362
Windshield wipers 351
Command list (Voice Control*) 288
Address book commands 293
Audio commands 295General commands 288
Navigation commands 290
Telephone* commands 289
Control system instrument cluster 241
Multifunction display 241
Multifunction steering wheel 242
Control system instrument cluster menus
Assistance* 252
Audio 248
Navi 246
Service 253
Settings 254
Telephone* 249
Trip 245
Vehicle status message memory 253
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Coolant 497
Adding 498
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 665
Checking level 497
Messages in display 587
Temperature 488
Temperature gauge 29, 378
Coolant level
Checking 497

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

689 Index
L
Labels 652
Certification 652
Emission control information 652
Supplemental tire inflation pressure
information 489
Tire and Loading Information 504
Vacuum line routing diagram 652
Lamp bulbs, exterior 621
Lamps, exterior
Front 622
Light sensor 596
Rear 622
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 29, 69, 544
Air bag Off 49
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 310
Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 305
Brakes 545
DISTRONIC Plus* 29, 388, 397, 549
Engine diagnostics 547
Engine malfunction 547
ESP
®
549
Front passenger front air bag off 53,
555Fuel reserve 550
Instrument cluster 544
Maintenance service indicator 532
Seat belts telltale 550
SRS 552
Language (COMAND) 216
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Leather upholstery, Cleaning and care
of 542
Lever
For automatic transmission (gear se-
lector lever) 367
For cruise control 381
For DISTRONIC Plus* 390
License plate lamps
Messages in display 597
Replacing bulbs 622
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 541
Light sensor
Message in display 596
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 342
Automatic headlamp mode 343
Combination switch 346
Corner-illuminating lamps 347Courtesy lighting 350
Daytime running lamp mode 344
Door entry lamps 350
High beam flasher 347
High beams 346
Instrument cluster illumination 81,
378
Interior 348
Manual headlamp mode 343
Trunk 350
Limp-home mode 377
Line of fall 674
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting (COMAND) 221
Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 309,
358
Key, SmartKey 304
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 306
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 310
Locking 363
Automatic central locking
(COMAND) 223
Vehicle in an emergency 615
Locking knob 312, 674

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

691 Index
Cruise control 559
DISTRONIC Plus* 560
Doors 590
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) 574
Engine 547
Engine oil 494, 602
ESP
®
572, 582
Fog lamps 598
Front passenger front air bag 562
Fuel cap 591
Gear selector lever 562, 566, 567,
569, 610
Headlamps 595
Hood 591
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 592
Lamps, exterior 595
License plate lamps 597
Light sensor 596
Night View Assist* 601
Park Assist* 566
Parking brake 576
Parking lamps 599
PRE-SAFE®
567, 572
Restraint systems 605Side marker lamps 599
SRS 605
Tail lamps 600
Tele Aid 607
Trunk 610
Turn signals 596
Windshield washer fluid 610
Multifunction steering wheel 242, 675
N
Navigation system
Menu overview (COMAND) 147
Navigation system (COMAND) 140
Basic settings 150
Destination entry 153
Destination memory 195
Detour function (COMAND) 194
Driving maneuver 185
Hiding/showing the menu
system 148
Last destinations 201
Map display 148
Operation 148
POI entry 177
Route guidance 185Navigation system (Instrument cluster
control system) 246
Driving maneuver 247
Navigation system (Voice Control*) 269
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 367, 370
New vehicle break-in 478
Night View Assist* 420
Cleaning the windshield in front of the
camera 539
Dirty or fogged-up windshield 422
Image on multifunction display 421
Malfunction 423
Messages in display 601
Removing condensation 422
Switching on or off 421
Normal occupant weight 527
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 652
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 527