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784 IndexHeated steering wheel* 387
Height adjustments
Vehicle level (ABC*) 471
High beam
Replacing bulbs 715
High beam flasher 403
High beam headlamp
Indicator lamp 29
High mounted brake lamp 715
High-performance brake system
(AMG vehicles only) 561
Hood 573
Message in display 683
Opening 573
Horn 27
Hydroplaning 563I
Identification labels 748
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 749
Ignition 370, 372
Switching on 370
Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 372
Immobilizer 82
Indicator lamps see Lamps,
indicator and warning
Individualization
Voice Control 355
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Infrared reflecting windshield 556
Inside door handle 367
Instrument cluster 28, 444
Coolant temperature gauge 29, 444
Fuel gauge 29
Illumination 444, 492
Lamps 628
Multifunction display 287
Outside temperature indicator 445
Selecting the language
(COMAND) 262Interior lighting 406
Activating automatic control 406
Ambient lighting (COMAND) 269
Deactivating automatic control 406
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 270
In the rear 407
Reading lamps in the front 407
Reading lamps in the rear 407
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 388
Auto-dimming 390
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 706, 724
Jacking up the vehicle 724
Jump starting 734
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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
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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
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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