2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4MATIC Service

754 Index
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 411
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 518
Storage compartments 494
Cup holder 498
Front armrest 495
Parcel net 496
Rear armrest 496
Ruffled storage pockets 498
Storage compartment in front
armrest 495
Storage tray/telephone* compartment
in front armrest 495
Under the front seats 495
Storing tires 552
Summer opening feature 385
Sun visors 502
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshades
Extending or retracting rear window
sunshade (COMAND) 249
Extending/retracting rear window
sunshade 503
Opening or closing rear side window
sunshades 385Suspension tuning
Setting (ABC*) 442
Setting (Airmatic) 440
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 18
System settings (COMAND)
Bluetooth
® settings 239
Display 235
Favorite button 238
Menu overview 235
Reset 241
Setting the system language 238
Time settings 235
Voice Control* settings
(COMAND) 237T
Tachometer 418
Overspeed range 418
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 589
Messages in display 657
Tar stains 586
Tele Aid 510
Automatic Maintenance Call 518
Call priority 516
Emergency calls 511
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 515
Information button 513
Initiating an emergency call
manually 513
Messages in display 664
Remote door lock 517
Remote door unlock 517
Roadside Assistance 514
Roadside Assistance button 513
SOS button 513
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 518
System self-check 511

756 Index
Information placard 554
Inspection 551
Load rating 569, 578
Load rating, Maximum 573, 577
Minispare wheel 670
Ply composition and material
used 578
Problems under-/overinflation 558
Retreads 550
Rotating 578
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 565
Service life 551
Sizes 718
Snow 580
Spare wheel 721
Speed rating 532, 570, 578
Storing 552
Temperature 559, 575
Terminology 576
Total load limit 578
TPMS* malfunction telltale 29, 608
Traction 532, 578
Tread depth 552
Tread depth, Winter 580
Treadwear indicators 578
Vehicle maximum load on 578Wear pattern 579
Winter 580
Tools 668
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 61
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 668,
703
Towing the vehicle 700
Tow-start 697, 700
Traction 532, 574, 578
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 535
Tread 578
Tread depth, Tires 552
Tread depth, Winter tires 580
Treadwear indicators 578
Trip odometer 268
Resetting 269
Troubleshooting
Voice Control* 327
Trunk
Closing 479, 671
Closing trunk from inside 479
Closing trunk from outside 479
Emergency release 484
Lighting 380Message in display 667
Opening from inside 479
Opening from outside 479
Opening-height restriction
(COMAND) 249
Power closing assist for trunk lid 342
Tie-down hooks 500
Unlocking in an emergency 671
Valet locking 484
Tumbler holder see Cup holder
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 589
Replacing bulbs 679
Turn signals 393
Additional in mirrors 679
Front bulbs 679
Indicator lamp 29
Rear bulbs 679

757 Index
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 578
Uphill driving
Cruise control 421
Upholstery
Cleaning 595
Useful features 502
V
Valet locking 484
Vanity mirrors
In the sun visor 502
Vehicle
Batteries 692
Breaking-in period 526
Care 585
Dimensions 723
Individual settings, control system in
instrument cluster 281
Locking/unlocking 332, 335
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 671
Lowering 690
Menu (COMAND) 242Service battery 692
Towing 700
Washing 585, 587
Weights 723
Vehicle data recording 22
Vehicle jack 669, 687
Vehicle level
Changing (ABC*) 443
Changing (Airmatic) 441
Setting (ABC*) 443
Setting (Airmatic) 441
Setting, Automatic (ABC*) 443
Setting, Automatic (Airmatic) 441
Setting, Manual (ABC*) 443
Setting, Manual (Airmatic) 441
Vehicle level control (Airmatic) 441
Vehicle loading 493, 553
Cargo tie-down hooks 500
Instructions 493
Load limit 554
Roof rack* 493
Terminology 576
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 578
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 518
Vehicle tool kit 668Video (COMAND) 124
Video DVD
Menu 129
Operating (COMAND) 124
operating (Control system) 272
Pause/Play 128
Screen settings 128
Selecting scene/chapter 128
Setting language 131
Subemu overview 126
Submenu overview 126
Switching to mode 126
Video game 131
VIN 713
Voice Control*
Address book 306
Command list 315
DVD changer 313
Individualization 330
Individualization (COMAND) 237
Introduction 285
Navigation 296
Operating safety 284
Operation via the multifunction steer-
ing wheel 287
Radio 309

Service and Literature
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We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment.
Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Press time March 8, 2007
GSP/TID
Printed in U.S.A
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.