2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class remote control

555 Controls in detail
Useful features
Programming tips
If you are having difficulty programming
the integrated remote control, here are
some helpful tips:

Check the frequency of hand-held re-
mote control5 (typically located on
the reverse side of the remote). The in-
tegrated remote control is compatible
with radio-frequency devices operating
between 280-390 MHz.


Put a new battery in hand-held remote
control5. This will increase the likeli-
hood of the hand-held remote control
sending a faster and more accurate sig-
nal to the integrated remote control.


While performing step 3, hold
hand-held remote control5 at differ-
ent lengths and angles from the signal
transmitter button (2, 3 or4) you
are programming. Attempt varying an-
gles at the distance of 2 to 5 in
(5 to 12 cm) away or the same angle at
varying distances.


If another hand-held remote control is
available for the same device, try the
programming steps again using that
other hand-held remote control. Make
sure new batteries are in the hand-held
remote control before beginning the
procedure.


Straighten the antenna wire from the
garage door opener assembly. This
may help improve transmitting and/or
receiving signals.
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Certain types of garage door openers are in-
compatible with the integrated remote control. If
you should experience further difficulties with
programming the integrated remote control,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or
call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
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USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

781 Index
Setting the audio format
(COMAND) 128
Video (COMAND) 132
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 384
COMAND menu 268
EBP 72
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet see Power outlet
Electrical system, Technical Data 760
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic parking brake 422
Indicator lamp 29, 630
Messages in display 667
Warning lamp 29, 630
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic traction system 73
Emergency call system 542
Emergency calls, Tele Aid 544
Emergency engine shut-down 744
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 443
Emergency operations
Locking the vehicle 708
Releasing from inside 516
Remote door lock 550Remote door unlock 549
Unlocking the trunk 709
Unlocking the vehicle 708
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 734
First aid kit 705
Flat tire 723
Fuses 741
Roadside Assistance 15
Roadside Assistance (Tele Aid) 546
Towing the vehicle 737
Emission control 568
Emission control information label 749
Emission control system warranties 14
Engine
Belt layout 750
Cleaning 617
Compartment 573
Coolant 579, 767, 771
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 632
Number 748, 749
Oil 578, 765, 769
Oils 575
Residual heat and ventilation 509
Starting 416Technical data 751
Turning off 424
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 575
Adding 578
Additives 769
Checking level 575
Checking level (Dipstick) 577
Checking level (Instrument cluster
control system) 575
Consumption 575
Dipstick 577
Filler neck 577, 578
Messages in display 576, 694
Recommended engine oils and
oil filters 765
ESP
®Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
76
ESP
®
72
Messages in display 662, 673
Warning lamp 29, 629, 634
ETD 55
Safety guidelines 44

785 Index
K
Key, Mechanical 708
Loss of 366
Key, SmartKey 358
Battery check lamp 358, 360
Factory setting 359
Global locking and unlocking 359
Lock button 358
Locking and unlocking 358
Loss of 366
Messages in display 685
Opening button for trunk 358
Panic button 66
Remote control 358
Restoring to factory setting 361
Selective setting 360
Starting the engine 417
Switching on ignition with 370
Turning off engine 425
Unlock button 358Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 361
Battery check lamp 361, 365
Closing, Trunk 511
Factory setting 364
Global locking and unlocking 364
Important notes on using
KEYLESS-GO* 362
Lock button 361
Locking and unlocking 361
Loss of 366
Messages in display 684
Opening button for trunk 361
Panic button 66
Remote control 361
Restoring to factory setting 366
Selective setting 365
Starting the engine 417
Switching on ignition with 372
Turning off engine 425
Unlock button 361
Kickdown 433
Kilopascal 607L
Labels 748
Certification 748
Emission control information 749
Tire and Loading Information 586
Vacuum line routing diagram 749
Lamp bulbs, exterior 714
Lamps, exterior
Front 715
Light sensor 688
Rear 715
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 29, 67, 628
Air bag Off 46
Battery check lamp (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 365
Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 360
Brake warning lamp 29
Brakes 629
Combination low tire pressure* mal-
function telltale 29, 638
Distance warning lamp* 29, 634
DISTRONIC Plus* 29, 454, 634
Electronic parking brake 29, 630
Engine diagnostics 29, 632
Engine malfunction 29, 632

791 Index
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 506
Activating 506
Deactivating 506
Recommended inflation pressure 608
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 550
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 768, 769
Refueling 570
Regular checks 572
Remote
Door lock with Tele Aid 550
Door unlock with Tele Aid 549
Trunk opening/closing* switch 511
Remote control, SmartKey 358
Remote control, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 361
Replacing
Bulbs 714
Front lamp bulbs 717
Rear lamp bulbs 715
Reporting safety defects 21
Reset (COMAND) 263
Residual engine heat and ventilation 509
Rest tool
Depository 710, 711Restraint systems
Messages in display 697
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
Reverse gear position,
Automatic transmission 426, 430
Rims 608
And Tires 754
Tires and wheels 582
Roadside Assistance 15
Tele Aid 546
RON 571, 767
Roof rack* 525
Route guidance (COMAND) 237
Route guidance (Instrument cluster control
system) 292
Rubber parts, cleaning 624S
S63AMG
Manual shift program mode 440
S65AMG
Manual shift program mode 440
Safety
Driving safety systems 67
Occupant 40
Reporting defects 21
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio
Calling SIRIUS Service Center
(COMAND) 115
Channel update (COMAND) 115
Operation (COMAND) 108
Selecting channel (Instrument cluster
control system) 295
Selecting program category
(COMAND) 111
Showing program info
(COMAND) 115
Submenu overview (COMAND) 108
Tuning in channels (COMAND) 112,
114
Voice Control 335

794 Index
Menu overview 259
Reset 263
Setting the system language 262
Time settings 259
Voice Control settings
(COMAND) 261
T
Tachometer 445
Overspeed range 445
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 619
Messages in display 692
Tar stains 616
Tele Aid 542
Automatic Maintenance Call 550
Call priority 548
Emergency calls 544
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 547
Information button 546
Initiating an emergency call
manually 545
Messages in display 699
Remote door lock 550
Remote door unlock 549
Roadside Assistance 546Roadside Assistance button 546
SOS button 545
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 550
System self-check 543
Telephone cradle
Changing 542
Telephone* 539
“911” emergency call
(COMAND) 145
Accepting/ending a call
(COMAND) 152
Answering/ending a call (Instrument
cluster control system) 302
Call lists (COMAND) 150
Changing mobile phone cradle 542
Compartment 527
Dialing (Instrument cluster
control system) 301
Entering the telephone number
(COMAND) 153
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 540
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 542
Operation 299Operation (COMAND) 141
Phone book (COMAND) 158
Phone book (Instrument cluster
control system) 301
PIN (COMAND) 146
PIN2 (COMAND) 147
PUK / PUK2 (COMAND) 147
Redialing (COMAND) 154
Redialing (Instrument cluster
control system) 302
Removing from cradle 541
Single call connection
(COMAND) 155
Speed dialing (COMAND) 154
Submenu overview (COMAND) 148
Switching on/off (COMAND) 143
Transferring a call (COMAND) 157
Unlock code (COMAND) 147
Voice Control 313
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 29
Setting interior temperature
(COMAND) 274
Tires 591
Tie-down hooks, Trunk 532
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 728