2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class service indicator

786 Index
ESP
®
29, 629, 634
Front passenger front air bag off 51,
640
High beam headlamp 29
Maintenance service indicator 612
Park Assist* 29
Parktronic* 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 635
SRS 29, 637
TPMS malfunction telltale 638
TPMS* malfunction telltale 29
Turn signals 29
Language (COMAND) 262
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Lever
For automatic transmission
(gear selector lever) 426
For cruise control 447
For DISTRONIC Plus* 457
License plate lamps
Messages in display 689
Replacing bulbs 715
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 623
Light sensor
Message in display 688Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 399
Automatic headlamp mode 400
COMAND display illumination 89
Corner-illuminating lamps 404
Daytime running lamp mode 401
Door entry lamps 407
High beam flasher 403
Instrument cluster illumination 444,
492
Interior 406
Low beam headlamps 400
Manual headlamp mode 400
Trunk 407
Limp-Home Mode 443
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting (COMAND) 265
Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 364,
415
Key, SmartKey 358
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 361
Locking 421
Automatic central locking
(COMAND) 267Vehicle in an emergency 709
Locking knob 367
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 366
Key, SmartKey 366
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 366
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 747
Low beam headlamps 400
Replacing bulbs 715
Lowering
Vehicle 727
Lubricants 764
Lumbar support (COMAND) 283

787 Index
M
Maintenance 15, 612
Automatic Call (Tele Aid) 550
Calling up service indicator
display 613
Clearing service indicator
message 612
Maintenance System 612
Resetting service indicator 614
Service indicator message 612
Service term exceeded 613
Maintenance System 612
Manual headlamp mode 400
Manual shift program (AMG vehicles only)
Deactivating 442
MAXCOOL
Maximum cooling 506
Maximum load rating, Tires 607
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 591,
607
Maximum tire inflation pressure 603,
607
Maximum tire load rating 603
Memory function 392
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messagesMicrophone, Hands-free 33
Minispare wheel 707, 723, 759
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 391
Adjusting 388
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirrors 390
Exterior rear view mirrors 388
Interior rear view mirror 388
Mobile phone see Telephone*
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 19
MON 571, 767
MP3
Menu overview (COMAND) 123
Operation (COMAND) 124
Playback options (COMAND) 128
Selecting a folder (COMAND) 127
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 126
Selecting a track (COMAND) 126
MP3 (COMAND) 116
Multicontour rear seats* 383
Multicontour seats*, front
Adjusting (COMAND) 283
Multifunction display 287Multifunction display messages
ABC* 660
ABS 662
Airmatic 676
Batteries, vehicle 678
Blind Spot Assist* 654
Brake fluid 664
Brake pads 666
Coolant 680
Coolant level 679
Cruise control 645
DISTRONIC Plus* 646
Doors 682
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) 665
Electronic parking brake 667
Engine oil 575, 694
ESP
®
662, 673
Fog lamps 690
Front passenger front air bag 649
Fuel cap 683
Gear selector lever 648, 653, 657,
659, 704
Headlamps 687
Hood 683
Key, SmartKey 685

789 Index
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 607
Occupant safety 40
Air bags 42
Children and air bags 58
Children in the vehicle 58
Fastening the seat belt 395
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 51
Infant and child restraint systems 59
LATCH-type child seat anchors 63
Seat belts 44, 395
OCS 47
Self-test 52
Odometer 291
Oil
Filler neck 578
Oil level see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 438
Operating safety 19
Voice Control 308
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 618
Outside temperature indicator 29, 445
Overdue maintenance service 613
Overhead control panel 33Override switch 64
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 616
Panic alarm
Audible alarm and flashing
exterior lamps 66
Panic button 66
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 521
Opening/closing 522
Synchronizing 524
Panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel*
Cleaning 623
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 528
Park Assist* 476
Cleaning system sensors 620
Messages in display 653, 655
System sensors 620
Warning indicators 29, 479
Parking 421, 562
Parking and standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 715
Parking lamps
Messages in display 690Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 391
Parktronic system* 472
Parktronic*
Cleaning system sensors 619
Malfunctioning 476
System sensors 619
Warning indicators 29, 474
Parts service 746
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 567
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
PCMCIA card
Ejecting (COMAND) 122
Loading (COMAND) 121
Pedals 559
Plastic parts, cleaning 624
POIs 229
Poly-V-belt drive 750
Layout 750
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated
tires 597
Power assistance 559

792 IndexSeat belts 52
Children in the vehicle 58
Cleaning 624
Fastening 52, 395
Force limiter 55
Messages in display 697
Proper use of 54, 397
Safety guidelines 44
Telltale 29, 55, 635
Seating capacity 586
Seats 373
adjusting front passenger seat from
driver’s seat 376
Adjustment 373
Drive-dynamic multicontour* in the
front, Adjusting (COMAND) 285
Easy entry/exit feature 384
Folding back and placing upright
rear head restraints 380
Head restraints 379
Heating* 377
Lumbar support (COMAND) 283
Memory function 392
Multicontour* in the front,
Adjusting (COMAND) 283
Operating via COMAND 282Setting front passenger seat position
from rear 377
Ventilation* 378
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 532
Selector lever
Lock 416
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 52
Tele Aid 543
Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see
Maintenance service indicator
Service life, Tires 583
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance System
Service, Parts 746
Setting
Cruise control 447
DISTRONIC Plus* time interval 464
Following distance in DISTRONIC
Plus* 464
Higher speed in cruise control 449
Higher speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 461Lower speed in cruise control 450
Lower speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 462
Slower speed in cruise control 450
Slower speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 462
Speed in DISTRONIC Plus* 460
Suspension tuning (ABC*) 470
Temperature (interior) 504
Temperature (rear passenger
compartment) 510
To last stored speed (“Resume” func-
tion) in cruise control 450
To last stored speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* (“Resume” function) 463
Vehicle level control (ABC*) 471
Setting current speed 447
Settings
Calling up DISTRONIC Plus* 455
Control system in instrument cluster
menus 305
Daytime running lamp mode 306
Resetting trip odometer 292
Shelf below rear window, Cleaning and
care of 624

793 Index
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 436
Shifting, Automatic transmission 426
Side impact air bags 46
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 619
Messages in display 691
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 608
SIRIUS Satellite Radio see Satellite radio
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
SMS messages 183
Snow chains 611
Spare wheel 723, 759
Mounting 723
Speed
Setting current 447
Setting to last stored speed in
DISTRONIC Plus*
(“Resume” function) 463
Speed settings
Cruise control 449, 450
DISTRONIC Plus* 460, 461, 462To last stored speed (“Resume” func-
tion) in Cruise control 450
SRS 54
Indicator lamp 29, 637
Messages in display 697
Standing water, Driving through 566
Starter battery 731
Starter switch 370
Positions 370
Starting difficulties, Engine 418
Starting, Engine 416
Steering column 386
Steering wheel
Adjustment 386
Cleaning 624
Easy entry/exit feature 384
Heated steering wheel* 387
Power steering fluid 766
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 438
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 550
Storage compartments 526
Cupholder 530
Front armrest 527
Parcel net 528
Rear armrest 528Ruffled storage pockets 530
Storage compartment in
front armrest 527
Storage tray/telephone* compartment
in front armrest 527
Under the front seats 527
Storing tires 584
Summer opening feature 412
Sun visors 534
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshades
Extending or retracting rear window
sunshade (COMAND) 271
Extending/retracting rear window
sunshade 535
Opening or closing rear side window
sunshades 412
Suspension tuning
Setting (ABC*) 470
Setting (Airmatic) 468
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 18
System settings (COMAND)
Bluetooth
® settings 180
Display 259
Favorite button 263

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

795 Index
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof
Time
Setting (COMAND) 259
TIN 608
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 586
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tires 582
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)* 593
And Rims 754
And Wheels 582
Care and maintenance 583
Chains 611
Checking inflation pressure electroni-
cally with Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) 593
Cleaning 584
Cold tire inflation pressure 606
Combination low tire pressure
malfunction telltale 29, 638
Direction of rotation 585
Driving instructions 563Important notes on tire inflation
pressure 591
Inflation pressure 590
Information placard 586
Inspection 583
Load rating 599, 608
Load rating, Maximum 603, 607
Minispare wheel 707
Ply composition and
material used 608
Problems under-/overinflation 590
Retreads 582
Rotating 609
Service life 583
Sizes 754
Snow 610
Spare wheel 759
Speed rating 564, 600, 608
Storing 584
Temperature 591, 605
Terminology 606
Total load limit 608
TPMS malfunction telltale 638
TPMS* malfunction telltale 29
Traction 564, 608Tread depth 584
Tread depth, Winter 610
Treadwear indicators 608
Vehicle maximum load on 609
Wear pattern 609
Winter 610
Tools 705
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 62
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 705,
740
Towing the vehicle 737
Tow-start 734, 737
Traction 564, 605, 608
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 567
Tread 608
Tread depth, Tires 584
Tread depth, Winter tires 610
Treadwear indicators 608
Trip odometer 291
Resetting 292
Troubleshooting
Voice Control 352

796 IndexTrunk
Closing 511, 708
Closing trunk from inside 511
Closing trunk from outside 511
Emergency release 516
Lighting 407
Message in display 704
Opening from inside 511
Opening from outside 511
Opening-height restriction
(COMAND) 272
Power closing assist for trunk lid 368
Tie-down hooks 532
Unlocking in an emergency 708
Valet locking 517
Tumbler holder see Cupholder
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 619
Replacing bulbs 715
Turn signals 420
Additional in mirrors 715
Front bulbs 715
Indicator lamp 29
Rear bulbs 715U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 609
Uphill driving
Cruise control 448
Upholstery
Cleaning 625
Useful features 534
V
Valet locking 517
Vanity mirrors
In the sun visor 534
Vehicle
Batteries 729
Breaking-in period 558
Care 615
Dimensions 762
Individual settings, control system in
instrument cluster 305
Locking/unlocking 358, 361
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 708
Lowering 727
Menu (COMAND) 264Service battery 729
Towing 737
Washing 615, 617
Weights 763
Vehicle data recording 22
Vehicle jack 706, 724
Vehicle level
Changing (ABC*) 471
Changing (Airmatic) 469
Setting (ABC*) 471
Setting (Airmatic) 469
Setting, Automatic (ABC*) 471
Setting, Automatic (Airmatic) 469
Setting, Manual (ABC*) 471
Setting, Manual (Airmatic) 469
Vehicle level control (Airmatic) 469
Vehicle loading 525, 585
Cargo tie-down hooks 532
Instructions 525
Load limit 586
Roof rack* 525
Terminology 606
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 609
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 550
Vehicle tool kit 705