2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class audio

Rear ............................................... 299
Setting ........................................... 298
Setting the center air vents ...........298
Setting the side air vents ...............299
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Alternative route ............................... 171
Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 263
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 379
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........75
Ashtray ............................................... 440
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 383
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm ....................75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................384
Display message ............................ 408
Function/notes ............................. 356
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 211
Audio database
see MUSIC REGISTER
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................221
Pause function ............................... 223
Playback options ........................... 228
Safety notes .................................. 220
Setting the audio format ................227
Stop function ................................. 223
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD ..................................... 227
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...258
Video DVD ..................................... 245
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 378Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 403
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 307
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 307
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 277
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............314
Changing gear ............................... 313
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................310
Display message ............................ 417
Driving tips .................................... 313
Emergency running mode ..............317
Kickdown ....................................... 313
Manual drive program ....................316
Problem (malfunction) ...................317
Program selector button ................314
Pulling away ................................... 305
Shift ranges ................................... 315
Starting the engine ........................305
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......314
Transmission position display ........312
Transmission positions ..................312
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 317
Autostore ........................................... 213
see Station memory (radio)
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 239
Switching to ................................... 239
AUX (video)
Setting the picture .........................240
Setting the volume and sound .......246
Showing/hiding the menu .............246
Switching to ................................... 246
B
Back button ....................................... 119
Back support see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 435
Balance, adjusting ............................. 135
Bang & Olufsen sound system ......... 137
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Cup holderCenter console .............................. 437
Important safety notes ..................437
Rear compartment .........................437
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 31
Customer Relations Department ....... 31
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 230
Data medium
Audio DVD ..................................... 228
CD/DVD ........................................ 229
MP3 ............................................... 228
Date format, setting .......................... 144
Day design, setting ........................... 143
Daytime running lamp mode see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 403
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 385
Switching on/off (switch) ..............277
DEF
Adding ........................................... 321
Display message ............................ 408
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) ...........263
Interior lighting (COMAND) ............263
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ...................172
Entering a destination by address .. 153
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 160
Entering an intermediate stop .......161
Entering a point of interest ............162
Saving ............................................ 179
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 159
Selecting from the list of last
destinations ................................... 159
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 181
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 156
Previous destinations ....................181
Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 200
Digital speedometer ......................... 376
Digital TV see TV
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display
Selecting the design ......................143
Settings ......................................... 143
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 467
Displaying the arrival time ............... 172
Displaying the distance to the
destination ......................................... 172
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....388
Driving systems ............................. 408
Engine ............................................ 404
General notes ................................ 388
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........388
Lights ............................................. 401
Safety systems .............................. 389
Service interval display ..................462
SmartKey ....................................... 419
Tires ............................................... 415
Vehicle ........................................... 417
Distance
see Navigation, route overview
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 383
Distance recorder ............................. 376
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 428
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 340
Display message ............................ 413
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 339
Driving tips .................................... 340
Function/notes ............................. 332
Important safety notes ..................332Index9

Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................251
Selecting a media type ..................224
Selecting a track ............................ 224
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 135
DVD audio
Operation using the on-board
computer ....................................... 379
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating (COMAND) ....................262
Function/notes ............................. 110
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating (COMAND) ....................262
Crash-responsive ........................... 111
Function/notes ............................. 110
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 392
Function/notes ................................ 73
ECO function ...................................... 261
ECO start/stop function Deactivating/activating .................307
General information .......................306
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 87
Trunk ......................................... 91, 92
Vehicle ............................................. 87
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 472
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 61
Safety guidelines ............................. 45
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 427
Display message ............................ 404
ECO start/stop function ................306
Emergency starting ........................485
Engine number ............................... 522
Irregular running ............................ 309
Starting problems ..........................309
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 305
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............305
Switching off .................................. 323
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................309
Engine emergency stop .................... 487
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 459
Additives ........................................ 528
Checking the oil level ..................... 457
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 458
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................458
Display message ............................ 406
Filling capacity ............................... 524
Notes about oil grades ................... 527
Notes on oil level/consumption ....457
Temperature (on-board computer) . 379
Viscosity ........................................ 528
Entering the frequency ..................... 212
Entry Deleting ......................................... 131
Saving ............................................ 133
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating .................384
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......72
Display message ............................ 389
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 72
Function/notes ................................ 71
Important safety information ...........71
Warning lamp ................................. 424
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 72
Exhaust check ................................... 327
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 467Index11

Exterior lightingsee Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................262
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Dipping (automatic) .......................112
Folding in/out (automatically) .......112
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........112
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...112
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 113
Storing the parking position ..........113
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 433
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 150
Fader, setting .................................... 135
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........225
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...255
Video DVD ..................................... 242
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........225
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...255
Video DVD ..................................... 242
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 120
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 472
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 473
MOExtended run-flat system .........477
Preparing the vehicle .....................473
Raising the vehicle .........................474
Floormat ............................................. 453
Freeway information ......................... 187
Front fog lamps ................................. 278
Display message ............................ 402
Switching on/off ........................... 278
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 105
Adjusting from the rear
compartment ................................. 105
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 526
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 376
Displaying the range ......................376
Driving tips .................................... 326
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Important safety notes ..................525
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 525
Problem (malfunction) ...................320
Refueling ........................................ 317
Specifications ................................ 525
Tank content/reserve fuel .............524
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 319
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 408
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 376
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 524
Problem (malfunction) ...................320
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 119
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 486
Before changing ............................. 486
Dashboard fuse box .......................486
Engine emergency stop .................487
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 487
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 486
Important safety notes ..................485
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................453
Notes ............................................. 450
Opening/closing the garage door ..453
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 451
Gasoline ............................................. 318
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 379
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 468
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 520
Glove box ........................................... 432
GPS reception .................................... 151
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Low-beam headlampsDisplay message ............................ 401
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 276
Switching on/off ........................... 277
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Lumbar support (COMAND) .............. 269
M
M+S tires ............................................ 492
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 31
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................182
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 185
City model ..................................... 186
Display ........................................... 184
Geo-coordinate display ..................186
Heading ......................................... 184
Information in the display ..............185
Map settings .................................. 182
Moving ........................................... 183
North orientation ........................... 184
Notes ............................................. 182
Point of interest symbols ...............184
Road display .................................. 185
Saving the crosshair position .........183
Setting to the vehicle destination ..183
Topographical map ........................186
Map display (also see navigation)
Traffic reports ................................ 174
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 272
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 465
mbrace Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date) ..........................449
Call priority .................................... 447
Display message ............................ 396
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 447
Emergency call .............................. 444
Important safety notes ..................443
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............450
MB info call button ........................446
Remote vehicle locking ..................449
Roadside Assistance button ..........445
Search & Send ............................... 448
Self-test ......................................... 444
System .......................................... 443
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............449
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door ..............87
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 238
Alphabetical track selection ..........237
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 234
Connection options .......................233
iPod ®
............................................. 233
Mode ............................................. 233
Notes on USB devices ...................238
Playback options ........................... 238
Selecting categories ......................236
Selecting folders ............................ 236
Selecting music files ......................236
Selecting playlists ..........................236
Switching to ................................... 234
USB mass storage device ..............233
Media list
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........224
Video DVD ..................................... 242
Memory card (audio) ......................... 379
Memory function ............................... 113
Menu item Selecting ........................................ 126
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 388
Messages see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 201Index15

Selecting your home address ........159
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 152
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 152
Showing/hiding the menu .............152
Starting route calculation ..............156
Switching announcements on/off . 170
Switching to ................................... 151
Traffic report .................................. 174
Troubleshooting ............................. 192
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting after being triggered ........56
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting after being triggered ........56
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................357
Cleaning ......................................... 467
Display message ............................ 408
Function/notes ............................. 357
Problem (malfunction) ...................360
North orientation (navigation) ......... 184
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 302
Number keypad ................................. 129
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 53
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................62
System overview .............................. 44
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 525
Odometer ........................................... 376
see Trip odometer
Off-road .............................................. 173
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 379
Assistance menu ........................... 383
Audio menu ................................... 378
Displaying a service message ........462
Display messages ..........................388
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 339
Important safety notes ..................372
Menu overview .............................. 375
Message memory .......................... 388
Navigation menu ............................ 377
Operating video DVD .....................379
Operation ....................................... 373
RACETIMER ................................... 380
Service menu ................................. 385
Settings menu ............................... 385
Standard display ............................ 376
Telephone menu ............................ 382
Trip menu ...................................... 376
Opening height restriction for
trunk lid .............................................. 265
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) .......263
Outside temperature display ........... 373
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................67
Own address (navigation)
see Home address
P
Paint code number ............................ 521
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 465
Panic alarm .......................................... 68
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Resetting ......................................... 99
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................95
Parcel net ........................................... 435
Parking ............................................... 323
Important safety notes ..................323
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Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 113
Rear view camera .......................... 354
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 350
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 392
Electric parking brake ....................324
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 412
Important safety notes ..................350
Parking position
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ...........262
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................349
Driving system ............................... 347
Function/notes ............................. 347
Problem (malfunction) ...................350
Range of the sensors .....................347
Warning display ............................. 348
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 50
Pause function Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........223
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...255
Video DVD ..................................... 243
Pedals ................................................. 326
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Phone book
Calling up ....................................... 205
Creating an entry ........................... 206
Deleting an entry ........................... 207
Entering characters .......................132
Introduction ................................... 203
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 240
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 468
Playback options Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........228
Point of interest (navigation)
Assigning a category ...................... 163
Entering ......................................... 162
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 165List ................................................. 164
ZAGAT ®
survey service ..................164
Power closing feature ......................... 87
Power washers .................................. 464
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 396
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 397
Function/notes ................................ 73
Switching on/off ........................... 384
Warning lamp ................................. 428
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive
occupant safety system)
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 181
Product information ............................ 28
Programmable button ....................... 120
Program selector button .................. 314
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 305
PULSE see Massage function (PULSE)
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 380
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................387
Display message ............................ 411
Radiator cover ................................... 457
Radio HD Radio™ .................................... 215
Selecting a station .................212, 378
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 135
Storing stations ............................. 213
Switching on .................................. 211
Switching wavebands ....................212
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Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 454
Read-aloud function .......................... 174
Reading lamp ..................................... 281
Real-time traffic reports ................... 174
Rear compartment Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 292
Setting the air distribution .............295
Setting the airflow .........................295
Setting the air vents ......................299
Setting the temperature ................294
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 402
Switching on/off ........................... 278
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Adjusting the sound settings .........248
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........250
AUX mode ...................................... 258
Changing batteries (remote
control, headphones) .....................247
Changing the picture format ..........249
Components/overview ..................138
Headphones (cordless) ..................142
Multiple users ................................ 248
Overview of picture settings ..........249
Remote control .............................. 140
Screen ........................................... 139
Setting the audio format ................258
System settings ............................. 249
Using headphones .........................248
Using the main loudspeaker ..........248
Video DVD mode ........................... 254
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 42
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................467
Function/notes ............................. 354
Rear-view mirror ............................... 112
Rear window blind ............................ 439
see Rear window roller sunblind
see Roller sunblind
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................297
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 297Redialing (telephone) ........................ 200
Refueling Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Important safety notes ..................317
Refueling process ..........................319
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................450
Remote operation
Selecting a screen (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................140
Switching a screen on/off (Rear
Seat Entertainment System) ..........140
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 31
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 407
Warning lamp ................................. 428
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 150
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 150
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 298
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 403
Road map see Map
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 97
Rear side windows ...........................93
Rear window .................................. 439
Rear window (COMAND) ................261
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel Operating (front roller sunblind) ....... 98
Operating (rear roller sunblind) ........98
Roof carrier ........................................ 436
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 469Index19