2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class reset

Important safety information
...........75
Warning lamp ................................. 430
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 76
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 331
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 474
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................266
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) .......................117
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......116
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........116
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...116
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118
Storing the parking position ..........117
Eyeglasses compartment .................439 F
Factory setting (reset function) .......154
Fader, setting .................................... 139
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Favorites (COMAND) .........................124
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...530
First-aid kit ......................................... 478
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 479
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 483
Preparing the vehicle .....................479
Raising the vehicle .........................480
Floormat ............................................ .460
Freeway information .........................191Front fog lamps
................................. 282
Display message ............................ 406
Switching on/off ........................... 282
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 109
Adjusting from the rear
compartment ................................. 109
Fron twindshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 532
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 378
Displaying the range ......................378
Driving tips .................................... 330
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 531
Important safety notes ..................531
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .531
Problem (malfunction) ...................324
Quality (diesel )............................... 532
Refueling ........................................ 321
Tank content/reserve fuel .............531
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 322
Fuel filte r(display message) ............412
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 378
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 531
Problem (malfunction) ...................324
Function buttons (COMAND) ............123
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 493
Before changing ............................. 493
Dashboard fuse box .......................493
Engine emergency stop .................495
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 494
Fuse box in the rear compartment .493
Important safety notes ..................492 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................459
Important safety notes ..................45612
Index

Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 163
Selecting your home address
........163
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 156
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economi croute) ............................ 156
Showing/hiding the menu .............156
Starting route calculation ..............160
Switching announcements on/off .174
Switching to ................................... 155
Traffi creport .................................. 178
Troubleshootin g............................. 196
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .59
Resetting after being triggered ........60
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .59
Resetting after being triggered ........60
New aluminum style carrier bars
see separate installation instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................360
Cleaning ......................................... 475
Display message ............................ 412
Function/notes ............................. 360
Problem (malfunction) ...................363
North orientation (navigation) .........188
Notes on breaking-in anew
vehicle ................................................ 306
Number keypad ................................. 133O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 58
Operation ........................................ .54
System self-test ............................... 57
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 66
System overview .............................. 48
OCS
Faults ............................................... 58
Operation ........................................ .54
System self-test ............................... 57Odometer
........................................... 378
see Trip odometer
Off-road .............................................. 177
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 381
Assistance menu ........................... 385
Audi omenu ................................... 380
Displaying a service message ........469
Display messages ..........................390
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 343
Important safety notes ..................374
Menu overview .............................. 377
Message memory .......................... 390
Navigation menu ............................ 379
Operation ....................................... 375
RACETIMER ................................... 382
Service menu ................................. 387
Settings menu ............................... 387
Standard displa y............................ 378
Telephone menu ............................ 384
Trip menu ...................................... 378
Video DVD operatio n..................... 381
Opening height restriction for
trunk lid .............................................. 269
Operating safety Diagnostics connection ...................31
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) .......267
Outside temperature display ...........375
Overhead control panel ......................42
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 71
Own address (navigation)
see Home address P
Pain tcode number ............................ 529
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...472
Panic alarm .......................................... 72 Index
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Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ...................103
Resetting ....................................... 102
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................98
Parcel net ........................................... 441
Parking ............................................... 327
Important safety notes ..................327
Parking brake ................................ 328
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 117
Rea rview camera .......................... 357
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 353
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 395
Electric parking brake ....................328
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 416
Important safety notes ..................353
Parking position
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ...........266
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................352
Driving system ............................... 350
Function/notes ............................. 350
Important safety notes ..................350
Problem (malfunction) ...................353
Range of the sensors .....................351
Warning displa y............................. 351
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 54
Pause function Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........227
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Pedals ................................................ .330
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Phone book
Calling up ....................................... 209
Creating an entry ........................... 210Deleting an entry
........................... 211
Entering characters .......................136
Introduction ................................... 207
Picture settings (TV, video) ..............244
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .475
Playback options Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........232
POI (navigation)
Entering ......................................... 166
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 170
List ................................................. 168
ZAGAT ®
surve yservice .................. 169
Point of interest (navigation)
Assigning a category ..................... .167
Power closing feature .........................90
Power washers .................................. 471
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 399
Operation ........................................ .59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................386
Display message ............................ 400
Function/notes ................................ 77
Warning lamp ................................. 435
Previous destinations (navigation) ..185
Product information ............................28
Programmable button ....................... 124
Program selector button ..................317
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 309
PULSE see Massag efunction (PULSE) Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........31 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....382
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................389
Display message ............................ 415
Radiator cover ................................... 46318
Index

Radio
HD Radio™ .................................... 219
Selecting astation ......................... 380
Setting astation ............................ 216
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble ).................................. 139
Storing stations ............................. 217
Switching on .................................. 215
Switching wavebands ....................216
Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 460
Read-aloud function ..........................178
Reading lamp ..................................... 285
Real-time traffic reports ...................178
Rear compartment Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 296
Setting the aird istribution.............299
Setting the airflow .........................299
Setting the airv ents...................... 303
Setting the temperature ................298
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 407
Switching on/off ........................... 282
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Adjusting the sound settings .........253
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........255
AUX mode ...................................... 263
Changing batteries (remote
control, headphones) .....................251
Changing the picture format ..........254
Components/overview ..................143
Headphone s(cordless) .................. 146
Multipl eusers ................................ 253
Overview of picture settings ..........253
Remote control .............................. 144
Screen ........................................... 144
Setting the audio forma t................ 262
System settings ............................. 254
Using headphones .........................252
Using the mai nloudspeaker ..........252
Video DVD mode ........................... 258
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 45Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................474
Function/notes ............................. 357
Rear-view mirror ............................... 117
Rear window blind ............................445
see Rea rwindow roller sunblind
see Roller sunblind
Rea rwindow defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................301
Switching on/off ........................... 301
Redialing (telephone) ........................204
Refueling Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Important safety notes ..................321
Refueling proces s.......................... 322
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 456
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 457
Remote operation
Selecting a screen (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................144
Switching a screen on/off (Rear
Seat Entertainment System) ..........145
Reporting safety defects ....................32
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 411
Warning lamp ................................. 434
see Fuel
Rese tfunction ................................... 154
Resetting (factory settings) .............154
Residual heat (climate control) ........302
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 407
Road map see Map
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....29
Roller blind see Roller sunblind Index
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Important safety notes
..................107
Multicontour sea t.......................... 112
Seat heating problem ....................113
Seat ventilation problem ................114
Selecting (COMAND) .....................274
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118
Switching sea theating on/off .......113
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..113
Selecting stations (radio)
Using statio npresets ..................... 216
Using statio nsearch ...................... 216
Sending DTMF tones .........................207
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......474
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........469
Hiding service messages ...............469
Notes ............................................. 469
Service messages ..........................469
Service menu (on-board computer) .387
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 535
Coolant (engine) ............................ 536
DEF special additive s..................... 533
Engine oil ....................................... 534
Fuel ................................................ 531
Important safety notes ..................530
Washer fluid .................................. .537
Setting astation (radio)
Via manual frequency entry ...........217
Settings
Display ........................................... 147
Menu overview .............................. 125
On-board computer .......................387
Picture (COMAND) .........................244
Picture (Rear Seat Entertainment
System) ......................................... 253
Sound settings ............................... 139
System settings ............................. 147
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 153
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...262
Setting the night design ...................147
Setting the text reader speed ..........149
Setting the vehicle level ...................349Setting the volume
Telephone call s.............................. 138
Video AUX ..................................... 250
Side impact air bag .............................52
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 407
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 473
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........96
Important safety information ...........95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) .....................98
Resetting ......................................... 98
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................98
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ...................103
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................85
Changing the programming .............84
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........96
Display message ............................ 424
Door central locking/unlocking .......82
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Positions (ignition lock) .................307
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................309
SMS message
see Text message
Snow chains ...................................... 501
Socket Glove box ...................................... .448
Sockets
Points to observe before use .........447
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 448
Trunk ............................................. 448
Soun dmenu ....................................... 139
Sounds see Soun dsettings Index
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Traction
......................................... 513
Traction (definition) .......................520
Trea dwear ..................................... 513
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 513
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 518
Unladen weight (definition) ............519
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............520
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 518
see Flat tire
Tonal properties
see Sound settings
Top Tether ............................................ 69
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........490
Installing the towing eye ................490
Removing the towing eye. ..............491
With the rear axle raised ................491
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......491
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............492
Important safety notes ..................490
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 229
Traffic Announcements (TA)
Switching off .................................. 138
Traffic jam function ........................... 175
Traffic jam message see Dynami croute guidance/TMC
Traffic reports
Real-time traffic report ..................181
Switching on/off ........................... 178
Transfer case ..................................... 321
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................492
Treble ,adjusting (sound) ..................139
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .476
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 378
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 378
Resetting (on-board computer) ......379 Trunk
Emergency release ....................94, 95
Important safety notes ....................91
Limiting the opening angle ............. 269
Locking separatel y........................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 93
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 423
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Power closing feature ......................90
Trunk lid opening height
restriction .......................................... 269
Turn signals Display message ............................ 405
Switching on/off ........................... 283
TV
Automatic picture shutoff ..............244
Picture settings .............................. 244
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
USB
see Medi aInterface V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 444
Vehicle Correct us e...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 422
Emergency unlocking ................. 90, 91
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individua lsettings .......................... 387
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 508
Locking (in an emergency) ...............91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 483 Index
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Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Par t15ofthe FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This can impair the operating
safety of your vehicle while driving. There is a
risk of accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the
diagnostics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables that
are connected to the diagnostics connection
can obstruct the area around the pedals. The
equipment or the cables could get between
the pedals in the event of sudden braking or
acceleration. As a result, the movement of the
pedals may be impaired. There is a risk of
accident. Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being
reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to
meet the requirements of the next emissions
test during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
G
WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so. Introduction
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When the OCS senses that the front-
passenger seat is classified as being empty,
the 00170016 indicator lamp will
illuminate when the engine is started and
remain illuminated, indicatin gthat the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front-
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being heavier than the weight of a typical 12-
month-old child seated in astandard child
restraint or as being a small individual (such
as a young teenager or asmall adult), the
00170016 indicator lamp will illuminate
for approximately 6seconds when the engine
is started and then, depending on occupant
weight sensor readings from the front-
passenger seat, remain illuminated or go out.
With the 00170016 indicator lamp
illuminated, the front-passenger fron tair bag
is deactivated. With the 00170016
indicator lamp out, the front-passenger front
air bag is activated.
When the OCS senses that the front-
passenger seat occupant is classified as an
adult or someone larger than a small
individual, the 00170016 indicator lamp
will illuminate for approximately 6seconds
when the engine is started and then go out,
indicating that the front-passenger front air
bag is activated.
If the 00170016 indicator lamp is
illuminated, the front-passenger fron tair bag
is deactivated and will not be deployed.
If the 00170016 indicator lamp is not
illuminated, the front-passenge rfront air bag
is activated and will be deployed:
R in the event of certain frontal impacts
R if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
R independently of the side impact air bags If the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed, the rate of inflation will be
influenced by:
R
the rate of vehicle deceleratio nas assessed
by the air bag control unit
R the front passenger's weight category as
identified by OCS
For further information, see "Air bag display
messages" (Y page 403). G
WARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seats whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint system must be
properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt,
the seat belt and Top Tether strap, or lower
anchors and Top Tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriate sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the front-
passenger seat:
R Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the
front-passenger front air bag in your vehicle
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child or less along Occupant safety
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