2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Wiper

Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 24At a glance ........................................... 29Safety ................................................... 41Opening and closing ...........................75Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....99COMAND ............................................ 113Lights and windshield wipers ..........271Climate control ................................. 285Driving and parking ..........................297On-board computer and displays ....363Loading, stowing and features ........421Maintenance and care ......................445Roadside assistance .........................461Tires and wheels ............................... 479Technical data ................................... 507
Contents3

Bluetooth®
telephone list ................. 193
Brake fluid Notes ............................................. 514
Brake fluid level ................................ 451
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 395
Brake lamps Adaptive ........................................... 69
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS ........................................ 68
Brake fluid (notes) .........................514
Display message ............................ 389
High-performance brake system ....322
Important safety notes ..................320
Maintenance .................................. 321
Warning lamp ................................. 413
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Bulb
Infrared light .................................. 280
Bulbs
High-beam spot lamp ..................... 280
Overview ........................................ 279
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........27
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................25
Call
Accepting ...................................... 197
Connecting .................................... 197
Rejecting ....................................... 197
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling voicemail ............................... 198
Call list Opening and selecting an entry .....205
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 206
Call lists ............................................. 205
Displaying details ........................... 201
Storing an entry which has not yet
been stored ................................... 206
Call waiting ........................................ 198
Capacities
see Technical data
Care
Carpets .......................................... 459
Car wash ........................................ 453
Display ........................................... 457
Gear or selector lever ....................458
Headlamps ..................................... 456
Matte finish ................................... 455
Night View Assist Plus ...................457
Notes ............................................. 452
Paint .............................................. 454
Plastic trim .................................... 458
Power washer ................................ 454
Rear view camera .......................... 456
Roof lining ...................................... 459
Seat belt ........................................ 459
Seat covers .................................... 458
Sensors ......................................... 456
Steering wheel ............................... 458
Tail pipes ....................................... 457
Trim strips ..................................... 458
Washing by hand ........................... 454
Wheels ........................................... 454
Windows ........................................ 455
Wiper blades .................................. 456
Wooden trim .................................. 458
cargo compartment
Power closing feature ......................84
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 425
Car pool lanes .................................... 167
Category Satellite radio ................................ 215
CD
Copy protection ............................. 225
Data medium ................................. 225
General information .......................225
Inserting ........................................ 217
Multisession .................................. 224
Playback options ........................... 224
Selecting a medium .......................221
Selecting a track ............................ 221
CD/audio DVD or MP3 mode
Switching to (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................2486Index

WindshieldDefrosting ...................................... 292
Infrared reflective .......................... 442
Windshield washer fluid (display
message) ............................................ 410
Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid .......................450
Notes ............................................. 515
Windshield wipers
Replacing the wiper blades ....281, 282
Switching on/off ........................... 281
Troubleshooting ............................. 282
Winter operation ....................... 323, 482
Radiator cover ............................... 447
Winter tires ........................................ 482
Wiper blades Cleaning ......................................... 456
Z
ZAGAT ®
rating service ...................... 163
Index23

Exterior viewFunctionPage:Trunk lid85Vehicle tool kit462;Lights278=Rear window defroster293?Fuel filler flap313AExterior mirrors109BSliding sunroof93CDefrosting the windshield292Cleaning the windows455FunctionPageDWindshield wipers281EOpens the hood446Engine oil447Coolant450FTowing473GTires and wheels480Flat tire46330Exterior viewAt a glance

Vehicle equipment ............................272
Exterior lighting ................................ 272
Interior lighting ................................. 277
Changing bulbs ................................. 278
Windshield wipers ............................281271Lights and windshield wipers

Vehicle equipment
iThis manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations.
Notes on driving abroad
Convert to symmetrical low beam when
driving abroad: switch the headlamps to
symmetrical low beam in countries in which
traffic drives on the opposite side of the road
from the country where the vehicle is
registered. This prevents oncoming traffic
from being dazzled. Symmetrical lights do not
illuminate as large an area of the edge of the
road.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border
as possible before driving in these countries.
Convert to asymmetrical low beam after
returning: have the headlamps converted
back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as possible
after crossing the border when returning.
Light switch
Operation
1WLeft-hand standing lamps2XRight-hand standing lamps3$Lights off/daytime running lamps4cAutomatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5TSide lamps, license plate and
instrument lighting
6LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps7NFog lamps148RRear fog lamps
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch (Y page 274).
! Switch off the parking lamps and standing
lamps when you leave the vehicle. This
prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
Rremove the key from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the key in
position 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to $ or c.
or
XIf the rear fog lamp is switched on: press
the light switch in to the stop.14Only vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps without Intelligent Light System* are equipped with front fog lamps.272Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers* optional

Low-beam headlampsXTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.
The T indicator lamp on the light switch
lights up.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
The "daytime running lamps" function is
required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
activated, the T indicator lamp on the
light switch lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary or if the electronic parking brake is
applied: if you move the selector lever from a
driving position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to T , you turn on the daytime running
lamps and low-beam headlamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
XTo activate: activate the daytime running
lamps function in the on-board computer
( Y page 377).XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
activated, the T indicator lamp on the
light switch lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to T or L , the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Automatic headlamps
GRisk of accident
If the light switch is set to c, the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
GRisk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light switch
quickly from c to L . Otherwise, the
headlamps could switch off temporarily and
you could cause an accident.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to c.
Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the
side lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: depending on the
brightness of the ambient light, the daytime
running lamps 15
or the side lamps and low-
beam headlamps are switched on or off
automatically.15 Only if daytime running lamps have been activated via the on-board computer.Exterior lighting273Lights and windshield wipersZ

When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the T indicator lamp on
the light switch lights up.
Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp
Front fog lamps
GWarning!
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle
may not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
GWarning!
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position c to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from c to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
XTo switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or
start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or T . If the
light switch is set to c, you cannot
switch on the fog lamps.XPull the light switch out to the first detent.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the front fog lamps: press
the light switch in as far as it will go.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Rear fog lamps
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start
the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or T
(vehicles with fog lamps) or turn the light
switch to L (vehicles without fog
lamps). When the light switch is set toc , you cannot switch on the rear fog
lamp.XTurn the light switch to L. When the
light switch is set to T, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.XPull the light switch out to the second stop
(vehicles with fog lamps) or pull it out to the
stop (vehicles without fog lamps).
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
light switch in as far as it will go.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Combination switch
Turn signal
:High-beam headlamps;Right turn signal=High-beam flasher?Left turn signalXTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ?.274Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers