2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 Owner's Manual

To maintain the proper distance to the vehicle
in front of you and thus prevent a rear-end
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself.XBrake the vehicle immediately to avoid a
collision.
Under no circumstances should the driver
await the intermittent warning sound
before braking. Observe the following
warning note.
The intermittent warning sound ceases and
the distance warning lamp · goes out
when the necessary distance to the vehicle
ahead is again established.
The PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can react to stationary
obstacles such as standing or parked vehicles
at road speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h).
GWarning!
If you do not receive visual or acoustic
warning signals, the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may
R not have recognized the collision risk
R have been deactivated
R be malfunctioning
Apply the brakes yourself to avoid a collision.
The PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not always clearly
interpret complex traffic situations. If a visual
and/or acoustic warning is issued in an
uncritical driving situation, or if the vehicle
brakes lightly, you can interrupt the PRE-
SAFE ®
Brake maneuver by pressing down all
the way on the accelerator pedal, using
kickdown, or releasing the brake pedal.
The PRE-SAFE ®
Brake maneuver is
terminated immediately when
R you avoid the obstacle by evasive steering
R you drive less than 9 mph (15 km/h)
R an obstacle can no longer be identified
ahead of you
R the system no longer senses the risk of a
collision
i The PRE-SAFE ®
Brake will remain passive
while DISTRONIC PLUS is switched on
( Y page 330).
After a hard collision or damage to the front
of the vehicle from an accident, have the
settings and operation of the radar sensors
checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
When traveling in Canada in a vehicle not
registered in Canada, you must switch off the
radar sensor system ( Y page 236). Canadian
law does not permit the use of the radar
sensor system for vehicles from outside of
Canada.
When you switch off the radar system, the
following functions are deactivated:
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
R BAS PLUS ( Y page 64)
R DISTRONIC PLUS ( Y page 330)
R Blind Spot Assist ( Y page 359)XActivating and deactivating: Activate or
deactivate the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake using the
instrument cluster control system
( Y page 232).
After the function has been activated, the
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake indicator Ä appears
in the instrument cluster. When the HOLD
function is switched on, the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake indicator Ä will not appear.
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
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ActivatingXWith SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
XWith KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and
open the driver’s door.
Deactivating
XSwitch on the ignition.
iStarting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started (yet the vehicle’s battery is
charged), the system is not operational.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
Ra door
Rthe trunk
Rthe hood
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element, a door, for example, is closed
immediately.
The alarm system will also be triggered when
Rthe vehicle is opened with the mechanical
key
Ra door is opened from the inside
To cancel the alarm after it has been
triggered, see “Canceling the alarm”
(Y page 73).
iIf the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Tele Aid system initiates a
call to the Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The Tele Aid system will
initiate the call provided that
Ryou have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service
Rthe Tele Aid service has been activated
properly
Rthe necessary mobile phone, power
supply and GPS coverage are available
XArming: Lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
The turn signal lamps flash three times and
an acoustic warning sounds three times to
indicate that the vehicle is locked. Indicator
lamp : flashes to indicate that the alarm
system is armed.
iIf the turn signal lamps do not flash three
times and the acoustic warning does not
sound three times, a door or the trunk may
not be properly closed.
Close the respective element.
XDisarming: Unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
The turn signal lamps flash once and an
acoustic warning sounds once to indicate
that the alarm system is disarmed.
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iUnless you open a door or the trunk within
approximately 40 seconds after unlocking
the vehicle:
R The vehicle will be locked again.
R The anti-theft alarm system will be
rearmed.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:
XInsert the SmartKey into the starter switch.XPress button % or & on the
SmartKey.
In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
XGrasp an outside door handle.
The SmartKey must be within 3 ft (1 m) of
the vehicle.XPress the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
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Vehicle equipment ..............................76
COMAND introduction ........................76
COMAND system settings .................91
COMAND navigation (introduction) ...95
COMAND navigation system
(entering a destination) ....................106
COMAND navigation system (Point
of interest entry) ...............................124
COMAND navigation system (route
guidance) ...........................................129
COMAND navigation system (dur-
ing route guidance) ...........................135
COMAND navigation system (real-
time traffic) .......................................138
COMAND navigation system (des-
tination memory) ..............................143
COMAND navigation system (last
destinations) .....................................147
COMAND telephone ..........................148
COMAND FM/AM radio ....................165
COMAND satellite radio ...................170
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/
MP3 ....................................................176
Audio AUX and video AUX ................186
Rear Seat Entertainment System ....189
COMAND video DVD .........................191
Music Register ..................................196
Media Interface .................................200
COMAND vehicle menu ....................206
COMAND automatic climate control 211
COMAND seats ..................................216
Instrument cluster control system .220
Voice Control System introduction .237
Voice Control System navigation ....240
Voice Control System telephone .....245
Voice Control System address book 249
Voice Control System radio .............252
Voice Control System CD/DVD
changer/MP3 ....................................255
Voice Control System external
devices ...............................................257
Voice Control System command list 257
Voice Control System trouble-
shooting .............................................267
Voice Control System individuali-
zation .................................................271
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Vehicle equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
COMAND introduction
COMAND operating safety
COMAND (
Cockpit Management and Data
System) is an information and operating
center for vehicle sound and communications
systems. It includes the radio and navigation
system, as well as other optional equipment
(satellite radio, telephone, etc.).
GWarning!
Any alteration of electronic components or
software can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, CD/DVD
changer, navigation module, telephone and
Voice Control Systems are interconnected.
Therefore, if one of the components is not
operational, or has not been removed/
replaced properly, the function of other
components could be impaired.
Such conditions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend to have any service work on
electronic components carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWarning!
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should enter system
settings while the vehicle is at a standstill, and
operate the system only when permitted by
road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we
encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a
safe place before answering or placing a call,
or consulting the COMAND screen to read
navigational maps, instructions, or
downloaded information.GWarning!
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their
observance always remains in the driver’s
personal responsibility. Maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes within an area.
GWarning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
Availability of functions while the
vehicle is in motion
For safety reasons, certain COMAND
functions are not available while the vehicle
is in motion or they are only available to a
limited extent. You will notice this, for
example, by the fact that certain menu items
cannot be selected or that the COMAND
display shows a corresponding message.
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Switching COMAND on or offXPress shortcut button u in the center
console (Y page 77).
COMAND calls up the last selected menu.
iWhen you switch off COMAND, you also
switch off the currently playing audio
source. During a telephone call, you cannot
switch off COMAND.
COMAND components
COMAND can be used to operate:
RAudio functions
RNavigation system
RTelephone
RExternal audio and video sources
RVideo DVD
RVarious vehicle settings
COMAND consists of the following:
RCOMAND shortcut buttons
RCOMAND display (with SPLITVIEW, if so
equipped)
RTelephone keypad
RCOMAND controller
RBuilt-in USB socket to connect USB storage
devices
ROptional media interface in the glove box
to connect external devices via iPod®
cable, jack plug, or USB cable
The Rear Seat Entertainment System consists
of the following:
Rtwo remote controls
Rtwo wireless headphones
Rtwo screens in rear passenger
compartment
Rone CD/DVD drive in rear passenger
compartment
RAudio and video sockets on each screen
RAudio and video sockets on CD/DVD drive
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
contains the following functions:
RDisc playback (CD audio, MP3, DVD audio
and DVD video)
RAUX playback
RSystem settings
SPLITVIEW contains the following:
Rone remote control for the front passenger
Rone wireless headphone for the front
passenger
Rone 3.5 mm socket in the front passenger
footwell for SPLITVIEW wired headphones
iFor information about cleaning and care
of displays, see (Y page 446).
COMAND shortcut buttons
Use the COMAND shortcut buttons to select
main functions directly.
Function:Shortcut button for rear window
sunshade (Y page 386)
;R Shortcut button for:
RCD/DVD/SD card (Y page 181)
RRadio (Y page 166)
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Function?T Seat menu button
(Y page 216)
AS Shortcut button for:
RTelephone (Y page 148)
RNavigation (Y page 95)
Bu COMAND on/off button
(Y page 77)
CH Volume control (Y page 88)Dh Favorite button (Y page 94)
COMAND display
In the COMAND display, you will find the
function currently selected and the
corresponding menus. The COMAND display
is divided into several areas.
:Status line;Main functions=Main area?SubmenusAClimate control settings
The currently selected main function is
highlighted.
Once you have selected a main function, main
area = is active.
iThe layout of the menus may vary
depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
This manual shows the menus for a fully
equipped vehicle.
Adjusting COMAND display illuminationXIncreasing the illumination: Turn
knob : clockwise.
XDimming the illumination: Turn knob :
counterclockwise.
Swiveling COMAND display
iThis function is not available in vehicles
with SPLITVIEW.
With button : or ; you can swivel the
COMAND display to the left or right.
Instrument cluster multifunction
display
This section describes features and controls
via the COMAND controller, display and
shortcut buttons only.
Related COMAND features are described in
the “Instrument cluster control system”
section (Y page 220). It contains function
descriptions and operation of the instrument
cluster multifunction display and the
multifunction steering wheel buttons.
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