2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class reserve

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following symbols:GWARNING
Warning notes draw your attention to hazards
that endanger your health or life, or the health
or life of others.
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to hazards that could cause damage to your
vehicle.
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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before you drive off, please familiarize
yourself with your vehicle and read this
manual, especially the safety and warning
notes. This will help you to obtain the
maximum pleasure from your vehicle and
avoid endangering yourself and others.
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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
12Index

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

Vehicle levelActive Body Control (ABC) .............345
AIRMATIC ...................................... 343
Display message ............................ 410
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 409
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 472
Video see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture .........................240
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............240
DVD menu ..................................... 244
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 242
Function restrictions ......................241
Interactive content ........................245
Notes on discs ............................... 240
Operation ....................................... 240
Operation using the on-board
computer ....................................... 379
Pause function ............................... 243
Playing conditions .......................... 241
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...254
Safety notes .................................. 240
Selecting ........................................ 242
Selecting a film/title ...................... 243
Selecting a scene/chapter ............243
Setting the audio format ................245
Setting the language ......................245
Setting the picture .........................240
Showing/hiding the control menu . 241
Showing/hiding the menu .............242
Stop function ................................. 243
Subtitles ........................................ 245
Switching to ................................... 241
VIN ...................................................... 521
Voice Control System Settings ......................................... 145
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 134
Headphones .................................. 142
Navigation messages .....................134
Using the remote control (Rear
Seat Entertainment System) ..........140W
Waiting call ........................................ 201
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 423
Brakes ........................................... 422
Check Engine ................................. 427
Cruise control ................................ 331
Distance warning ........................... 428
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 428
ESP ®
.............................................. 424
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 425
Fuel tank ........................................ 428
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................335
Overview .......................................... 36
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 50
Reserve fuel ................................... 428
Seat belt ........................................ 420
SRS ................................................ 426
Tire pressure monitor ....................429
Warranty ............................................ 521
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 418
see Windshield washer system
Weather Band
Searching for a channel .................214
Switching on .................................. 214
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 477
Wheel chock ...................................... 474
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 473
Checking ........................................ 491
Cleaning ......................................... 465
Important safety notes ..................490
Interchanging/changing ................513
Mounting a wheel .......................... 476
Removing a wheel ..........................476
Storing ........................................... 514
Tightening torque ........................... 477
Wheel size/tire size .......................514
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 398
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 466
see Side windows 26Index

Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:Turn signal279;Electric parking brake (red)422F (USA only)! (Canada only)=Electric parking brake
(yellow)
422
F (USA only)! (Canada only)?Seat belt420AESP®424BDistance warning428CBrakes422$
(USA only)J (Canada only)FunctionPageDESP®
OFF424ETire pressure monitor429FDiesel engine: preglow305GCheck engine427HABS423ISRS426JHigh-beam headlamps279KReserve fuel42836Instrument clusterAt a glance

Low outside temperatures
! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with
a diesel engine. Never mix diesel with
gasoline or kerosene, as this may result in
damage to the engine or fuel system.
Diesel fuel with improved cold flow properties
is available during the winter months. Further
information on fuel properties can be
obtained from oil companies, e.g. at gas
stations.
Refueling
Fuel filler flap
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked
automatically when you open or close the
vehicle with the SmartKey or using KEYLESS-
GO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
in the instrument cluster 8. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.
:To open the fuel filler flap;To insert the fuel filler cap=Tire pressure table?Fuel type
Opening
XSwitch off the engine.XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door. This
switches the ignition to position 0, which
corresponds to having removed the
SmartKey. The driver’s door can be closed
again.XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.XOpen the fuel filler flap.XTurn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise
and remove it.XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.XCompletely insert the pump nozzle into the
filler neck and refuel.XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
Closing
XReplace the fuel filler cap and turn it
clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.XClose the fuel filler flap.
i If you drive with the fuel filler cap open,
the reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. In
addition, the ; Check Engine warning
lamp may light up. A message appears in
the multifunction display ( Y page 407).
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see ( Y page 427).
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. A locking pin otherwise prevents
the fuel filler flap from closing after the
vehicle has been locked.
Refueling319Driving and parkingZ

! The oil level is too low. Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. There is a risk of
engine damage.
The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the oil level is too
low must not be ignored.Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions4
Engine Oil Level
Low Stop Vehicle
Turn Engine OffVehicles without an oil dipstick: the engine oil level is too low.
There is a risk of engine damage.XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.XApply the parking brake.XAdd engine oil ( Y page 459) and check the oil level
( Y page 457).4
Engine Oil Level
Too HighVehicles without an oil dipstick: you have added too much engine
oil. There is a risk of damage to the engine or to the catalytic
converter.XHave the excess oil siphoned off at a qualified specialist
workshop. Observe the legal requirements.4
Engine Oil Level
Cannot Be MeasuredVehicles without an oil dipstick: the measuring system is
defective.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.8
Reserve FuelThe fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.XRefuel at the nearest gas station.CThere is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.XRefuel at the nearest gas station without fail.8
Gas Cap LooseThe fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
XClose the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.8
Ultra Low-sulfur
Diesel Fuel OnlyVehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel level has fallen below the
reserve range.XRefuel at the nearest gas station.XOnly use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM).Display messages407On-board computer and displaysZ