2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 key

221 Control systems
COMAND vehicle menu

Selecting length of time: Slide qmr
or rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
To activate night security illumination:

Select delayed switch-off period (see
above).

Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position* before turning off the en-
gine.
Locator lighting on/off
With the locator lighting feature activated
and the exterior lamp switch in position
*(
page 346), the following lamps will
switch on during darkness when the vehi-
cle is unlocked from the outside:


Parking lamps


Tail lamps


License plate lamps


Front fog lamps


Door entry lamps in the mirror


Side marker lamps
The locator lighting switches off when the
driver’s door is opened.If you do not open a door after unlocking
the vehicle with the SmartKey, the lamps
will switch off automatically after approxi-
mately 40 seconds.

Select “Vehicle”.
The main area is active.

Selecting “Locator Lighting” func-
tion: Slide omp or rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.

Switching locator lighting on or off:
Press n.
or
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The components and operating principles of
COMAND can be found on (
page 79).


226 Control systemsCOMAND vehicle menuSetting interior lighting delayed switch-off
Use this function to set whether and how
long you would like the interior lighting to
remain lit during darkness after you have
removed the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
You can select:

“0 sec.”, the delayed switch-off feature
is deactivated


“15 sec.”, “30 sec.”, “45 sec.”, or
“60 sec.”, the delayed switch-off fea-
ture is activated

Select “Vehicle”.
The main area is active.

Selecting “Interior Lighting Delayed
Switch-off” menu: Slide omp or
rotateymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
A selection list appears.
The current setting is indicated by a
dotR.

Selecting length of time: Slide qmr
or rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
or

Select “Vehicle”
“Vehicle”
“Interi-
or Lighting Delayed Switch-off”.
A selection list appears.
The current setting is indicated by a
dotR.

Selecting length of time: Slide qmr
or rotate ymz.

Confirming selection: Press n.
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The components and operating principles of
COMAND can be found on (
page 79).

241 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
Instrument cluster control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position2 or as soon as the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
(page 317) is in position2. The control
system enables you to:


call up information about your vehicle


change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control sys-
tem to find out when your vehicle is next
due for service, to call up statistical data
on your vehicle, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Line for main menus
2Text field in multifunction display
Settings, functions, submenus as well as
any malfunctions are shown to you in the
text field.
Warning!
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A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, se-
lecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions per-
mit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.

245 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
Trip menu
In the “Trip” menu, you can show an addi-
tional display for the speedometer and call
up or reset your vehicle’s statistical data.
Standard display
In the standard display, the trip odometer
and main odometer are shown in the mul-
tifunction display.
Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.
1Main odometer
2Trip odometerFuel consumption statistics after start

Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.

Press % to select “After start”.
1Distance driven since start
2Time elapsed since start
3Average speed since start
4Average fuel consumption since startFuel consumption statistics since last
reset

Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.

Press % or $ to select “After re-
set”.
1Distance driven since last reset
2Time elapsed since last reset
3Average fuel consumption since last re-
set
4Average speed since last reset
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The menu overview can be found on
(
page 243).
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All values that are based on the last start are
reset when you turn off the vehicle’s engine for
more than four hours (
page 365).
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If you turn the SmartKey to position1 or2
again during this time, the values will not be re-
set. After 999 hours or 9999 miles (kilometers),
the fuel consumption statistics after start are au-
tomatically reset.
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After 9999 hours or 99,999 miles (kilome-
ters), the fuel consumption statistics since last
reset are automatically reset.

250 Control systemsInstrument cluster control systemYou can use the functions in the “Tele-
phone” menu to operate your telephone,
provided it is inserted in the cradle and
switched on.
Logging-on to a network
Switch on the telephone and COMAND
(page 79).

Press ( or & to select the “Tele-
phone” menu.Which messages appear in the multifunc-
tion display field depends on whether your
telephone is switched on or off.


If the telephone is off, the message in
the multifunction display is: “Telephone
OFF”.


If the telephone is not inserted in the
cradle, the message in the multifunc-
tion display is: “No telephone inserted”.


If the PIN or unlock code is not yet en-
tered, the message in the multifunction
display is “Please enter PIN” or “Enter
unlock code”.


If the telephone is switched on, the
telephone will then search for a net-
work. During this time, the multifunc-
tion display is blank. If no network
available, the multifunction display
reads “No Service”.


If the telephone is on, as soon as the
telephone has found a network,
“Ready” or “Ready (Roaming)” appears
in the multifunction display.Entering the PIN or unlock code

Enter the PIN or unlock code using the
telephone keypad*, Voice Control* or
telephone*.
The telephone will then search for a
network.
You may carry out the following functions:
Dialing a number from the mobile
phone book
If your telephone is ready to receive calls,
you may select and dial a number from the
phone book at any time.

Log on to the network (
page 250).
Warning!
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Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury.
Function
Page
Dialing a number from the phone
book
250
Redialing
251
Answering a call
252
Ending a call or rejecting an in-
coming call
252

254 Control systemsInstrument cluster control system
Press ( or & to select the
“Service” menu.
If conditions have occurred causing
status messages to be recorded, the
number of messages appears in the
multifunction display: “2 Messages”.

Press % or $ to select the mes-
sage.

Press # to confirm.Checking tire inflation pressure
For information about checking tire infla-
tion pressure (
page 511).
Activating Run Flat Indicator*
For information about activating Run Flat
Indicator (
page 515).
Calling up the maintenance service in-
dicator display
For information about maintenance
(
page 532).
Checking engine oil level (S 600)*
For information about checking engine oil
level (
page 494).
Settings menu
In the “Settings” menu, you can:

switch the daytime driving lamps on or
off


switch the additional speedometer on
or off


switch the radar sensors* on or off.
performed on the vehicle and by bringing
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to address the malfunction and
warning messages (
page 557).
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See the “Practical hints” section for mal-
function and warning messages (
page 557).
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If you turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position0 and then back to position2,
all messages will be deleted from the message
memory.
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The menu overview can be found on
(
page 243).


262 Control systemsVoice Control* telephone
Telephone operation
The Voice Control System gives you the
following capabilities:

Enter a telephone unlock code


Dial a phone number by speaking the
telephone number


Store names and numbers in the
COMAND address book


Dial a phone number by speaking the
name of an COMAND address book en-
try


Delete an address book entry from the
address book


Have the system read out the phone
book of the address book entry by en-
try


Manage and access the automated an-
swering system/voice mail box


Redial names and numbers
The Voice Control System detects whether


your telephone is switched on


the corresponding mobile network is
logged in


it is possible to dial
If dialing is not possible, the Voice Control
System will advise you accordingly.
Before you can operate the telephone us-
ing the Voice Control System, you have to
activate the Voice Control (
page 260).
Warning!
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Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellu-
lar telephone while the vehicle is in motion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location before
placing or answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the cellular
phone while driving, please use the hands-
free feature and be sure to pay attention to
the traffic situation at all times. Use the cel-
lular phone only when road, weather and
traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approxima-
tely 14 m) every second.
Warning!
G
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury.
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You can continue operating your mobile
phone using the telephone keypad or keypad on
your phone.

304 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
a removable mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two SmartKeys are of differ-
ent color to help distinguish each
SmartKey unit.
The SmartKey provides an extended oper-
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:

the doors


the trunk


the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with remote control1‹ Lock button
2ŠOpening button for trunk
(
page 436)
3Mechanical key locking tab
4ŒUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6ÂPanic button (
page 68)
!
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid ex-
posing the SmartKey to high levels of electro-
magnetic radiation.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible
for children to open a locked door from the
inside, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.Warning!
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To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
or trunk lid opening when closing a door or
the trunk. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
Before closing doors, make sure there is no
possibility of someone getting caught in a
door during closing.