2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 mode

ContentsAnti-theft systems................................ 75
Immobilizer..................................... 75
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 75
Tow-away alarm ............................. 76
Canceling the alarm ....................... 76Control systems................................ 77
COMAND operating safety ................... 78
COMAND introduction ......................... 79
Availability of functions while
the vehicle is in motion .................. 79
Switching COMAND on or off ......... 79
COMAND components ................... 79
Operating COMAND ....................... 84
Main menus of COMAND ............... 89
COMAND FM/AM radio ....................... 93
Submenu overview ......................... 93
Switching to radio mode ................ 94
Switching wavebands ..................... 94
Selecting stations/channels .......... 94
Saving stations ............................... 96
Station name display ...................... 97COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) ... 98
Submenu overview ......................... 98
Introduction to Satellite radio ........ 98
Switching to satellite radio............. 99
Main satellite radio menu............. 100
Selecting program category ......... 100
Tuning in channels ....................... 100
Saving channels ........................... 102
Show program info ....................... 103
Channel update ............................ 103
Calling Sirius Service Center ........ 103
COMAND audio CD/
audio DVD/MP3 ................................ 104
Safety precautions ....................... 104
Notes about MP3 mode ............... 104
Notes about audio DVD
operation...................................... 106
Notes about CDs / DVDs .............. 106
Notes about handling CDs /
DVDs ............................................ 107
Inserting CDs and DVDs............... 107
Inserting a PCMCIA card .............. 108
Ejecting CDs and DVDs ................ 109Ejecting a PCMCIA card ............... 109
Submenu overview....................... 110
Switching to audio CD,
audio DVD or MP3 mode ............. 111
Stop function ............................... 112
Pause function ............................. 112
Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media . 112
Selecting a track .......................... 113
Fast forward/rewind .................... 113
Selecting a folder ......................... 113
Setting the audio format .............. 114
Playback options.......................... 114
COMAND telephone* ........................ 115
Safety precautions ....................... 115
General notes .............................. 115
Switching telephone on or off ...... 116
Activating telephone mode .......... 117
Telephone keypad ........................ 117
“911” emergency call .................. 117
Entering the PIN ........................... 119
Entering the PIN2......................... 119
Entering the PUK / PUK2 .............. 119
Entering the unlock code ............. 119

Contents
Telephone submenu overview ...... 120
Main telephone menu .................. 121
Mailbox ........................................ 121
Call lists ....................................... 122
Incoming call ................................ 124
Making an outgoing call ............... 125
Functions during a single-call
connection ................................... 127
Transferring a call ........................ 128
COMAND phone book .................. 129
SMS messages (Short Message
Service) ........................................ 137
COMAND navigation (introduction).... 140
Safety precautions ....................... 140
Map software ............................... 140
Updating the map software .......... 141
Updating process ......................... 141
Loading a DVD into the
DVD changer ................................ 142
Updating ...................................... 142
General notes............................... 144
Input restrictions.......................... 146
Navigation system menu overview 147
Calling up the map display and
switching to navigation mode ...... 148
Basic settings............................... 150COMAND navigation system
(entering a destination) ...................... 153
Entering a destination by address . 153
Entering a destination from
the destination memory ................ 172
Entering a destination from
the list of last destinations............ 174
Entering a destination from
the map ........................................ 174
Entering a stopover ....................... 175
COMAND navigation system
(Point of interest entry) ...................... 177
Entering a POI in the surrounding
area .............................................. 177
Entering a POI in the surroundings
of a given town ............................. 177
Entering a POI in a different
region............................................ 177
Designating a POI category........... 178
Entering a POI from the map......... 184
COMAND navigation system
(route guidance) ................................. 185
Route guidance ............................. 185
Examples of displays and announce-
ments for a driving maneuver ....... 185Example of a display without
driving maneuvers ........................ 187
Destination or destination area
reached ........................................ 187
Partially digitized areas ................. 188
Off-road and off-map .................... 189
Navigation announcements .......... 191
COMAND navigation system
(during route guidance) ...................... 192
Cancel route guidance .................. 192
Continuing cancelled route
guidance ....................................... 192
Route browser .............................. 192
Displaying route information......... 193
Detour function............................. 194
COMAND navigation system
(destination memory) ......................... 195
Saving a destination in the
destination memory ...................... 195
Deleting a destination from the
destination memory ...................... 196
Own address................................. 197

ContentsStarter switch positions ..................... 315
SmartKey ..................................... 315
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....... 316
Seats.................................................. 318
Seat adjustment ........................... 318
Seat heating* ............................... 322
Seat ventilation* .......................... 323
Head restraints............................. 324
Multicontour seats*, rear ............. 327
Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 328
Steering wheel ................................... 330
Steering wheel adjustment........... 330
Heated steering wheel* ............... 331
Mirrors ............................................... 332
Interior rear view mirror ............... 332
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 332
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors ......................................... 333
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ... 334
Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position ................. 335
Memory function................................ 336
Storing positions into memory ..... 337
Recalling positions from memory . 337
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ........................... 338Fastening the seat belts .................... 339
Proper use of seat belts ............... 341
Seat belt height adjustment ......... 341
Lighting.............................................. 342
Exterior lamp switch..................... 342
Combination switch ..................... 346
Corner-illuminating lamps ............ 347
Hazard warning flasher ................ 348
Interior lighting............................. 348
Courtesy lighting .......................... 350
Door entry lamps ......................... 350
Trunk lamp ................................... 350
Windshield wipers.............................. 351
Switching on/off windshield
wipers .......................................... 351
Intermittent wiping....................... 352
Single wipe................................... 352
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid .............................................. 352
Power windows.................................. 353
Opening and closing power
windows ....................................... 353
Rear side window sunshades* ..... 355
Summer opening feature.............. 355
Convenience closing feature ........ 356Driving and parking ........................... 359
Starting the engine ...................... 359
Driving off .................................... 361
Turn signals.................................. 362
Problems while driving ................. 362
Parking......................................... 363
Turning off the engine .................. 365
Releasing seat belts ..................... 366
Automatic transmission..................... 367
Gear selector lever....................... 367
Shifting procedure ....................... 369
Automatic transmission positions 370
Gear ranges ................................. 372
Driving tips................................... 373
Automatic shift program .............. 374
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 375
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 377
Instrument cluster ............................. 378
Adjusting instrument cluster and
COMAND display illumination ...... 378
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 378
Tachometer.................................. 379
Outside temperature indicator ..... 379
Fuel gauge ................................... 379

Contents
Driving systems ................................. 380
Cruise control .............................. 380
DISTRONIC Plus* ......................... 385
Airmatic (S 550 only) ................... 401
Active Body Control (ABC)*.......... 403
Parktronic system* ...................... 405
Park Assist* ................................. 409
Dynamic Rear View Monitor* ....... 413
Night View Assist* ....................... 420
Automatic climate control ................. 424
Deactivating climate control
system ......................................... 428
Operating climate control system
in automatic mode ....................... 428
Setting temperature ..................... 429
Adjusting air volume .................... 429
Front defroster ............................. 429
Rear window defroster ................. 430
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL
(USA only) .................................... 430
Air recirculation mode .................. 431
Residual engine heat and
ventilation .................................... 433Front passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 433
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 434
Rear passenger compartment
climate control* ............................ 434
Trunk .................................................. 436
Opening trunk ............................... 436
Closing trunk ................................ 437
Trunk emergency release.............. 440
Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 441
Opening and closing power
tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 441
Synchronizing ............................... 442
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* ............................... 443
Roller sunblinds ............................ 443
Opening and closing panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel.. 444
Synchronizing ............................... 446Loading and storing............................ 447
Roof rack* .................................... 447
Loading instructions ..................... 447
Storage compartments ................. 448
Cup holders .................................. 452
Trunk ............................................ 453
Useful features ................................... 455
Sun visors ..................................... 455
Vanity mirror in rear...................... 455
Rear window sunshade ................. 456
Ashtrays........................................ 456
Cigarette lighters .......................... 457
Power outlet ................................. 458
Telephone* ................................... 459
Tele Aid......................................... 462
Garage door opener ...................... 470
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 475

13
Product information

Introduction
Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories explicitly approved
by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special suitabili-
ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in indi-
vidual cases an official approval or authori-
zation by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and acces-
sories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories ap-
proved by us are available at your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will
receive comprehensive information, also
on permissible technical modifications,
and where proper installation will be per-
formed.

16 IntroductionOperator’s ManualRoadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram brochure in your vehicle literature
portfolio.Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It
is in your own interest that we can contact
you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it avail-
able to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Car” found in the Service and Warranty In-
formation Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,
or Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in for-
eign countries, please be aware that:

service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,


unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts,


gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail-
able for delivery in Europe under our Euro-
pean Delivery Program. For details, consult
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

18 IntroductionSymbolsTrademarks:

ESP
® and PRE-SAFE
® are registered
trademark of DaimlerChrysler.


HomeLink
® is a registered trademark
of Prince, a Johnson Controls
Company.


SIRIUS and related marks are trade-
marks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.


LOGIC7
® is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries, Incor-
porated.
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehi-
cle.

This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.

A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
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look for further information on a
topic.
This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted warning which
will be continued on the next
page.

This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
-> In the glossary of technical
terms, this symbol is used to in-
dicate cross-references to term
definitions.
DisplayWords appearing in the multi-
function display and COMAND
display are printed in the type
shown here.
Warning!
G
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.!
Highlights hazards that may result in dam-
age to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information you may
find useful.

29 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Coolant temperature gauge
378
2
Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp
-ABS indicator lamp
=SRS indicator lamp
550
346
544
552
3
Parktronic*/Park Assist*
warning indicator for left
front area
407,
411
4
Speedometer with:0
USA only
!
Canada only
Parking brake
warning or indi-
cator lamps
546
Item
Page
;
USA only
3
Canada only
Brake warning
lamp
545
550
HCombination low tire
pressure*/TPMS mal-
function telltale*
553
L
Left/right turn
signal indicator
lamps
362
KvESP
® warning lamp
549
lDistance warning
lamp*
397,
549
5
Parktronic*/Park Assist*
warning indicator for right
front area
407,
411
Item
Page
6
Gear position/range indica-
tor
370
7
Tachometer with:±Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
547
8
Selected program mode indi-
cator
370
9
Main menu for control sys-
tem, multifunction display
241
a
Outside temperature
379
b
Display with:Additional speedometer
255
:Distance warner*
397,
252