337 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2011 W221 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2011, Model line: S-Class, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2011 W221Pages: 524, PDF Size: 22.53 MB
Page 6 of 524
1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket ........................................ 431
4ETS see ETS/4ETS
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 339
A
ABC see Active Body Control
ABC (Active Body Control)
Display message ............................ 403
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 388
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 415
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 376
Display message ............................ 404
Function/information ....................356
Active Body Control (ABC) ................ 338
Active Driving Assistance package . 355
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 376
Display message ............................ 404
Function/information ....................359
Active light function (display
message) ............................................ 397
Active multicontour seat .......... 106, 268
Active partition (USB devices only) Selecting ........................................ 234
Active service system
see Service interval display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 71
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 69
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 337
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 397
Switching on/off ........................... 275
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 377
Additional speedometer ................... 377
Address book
Calling up ....................................... 201
Connecting a call ........................... 204
Creating an entry ........................... 203
Deleting an entry ........................... 204
Importing contacts ........................200
Introduction ................................... 200
Starting route guidance .................204
Voice tag ....................................... 205
Address book entry
Adopting as a home address .........175
Address entry menu .......................... 151
Air bags Display message ............................ 386
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Important safety notes ....................44
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Side impact air bag ..........................46
Window curtain air bag ....................47
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with
cooling ........................................... 289
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 291
Setting (COMAND) .........................262
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 292
AIRMATIC ........................................... 336
AIRMATIC (display message) ............ 402
Air nozzles see Air vents .................................. 295
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating .................293
Air vents ............................................. 295
Glove box ....................................... 295
Important safety information .........294
Rear ............................................... 295
Setting the center air vents ...........295
Setting the side air vents ...............295
Alarm system
see ATA 4Index
Page 21 of 524
SOSsee mbrace
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Sound Mode ....................................... 135
Sound settings .................................. 133
Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 506
Storage location ............................ 462
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating
additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 377
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 368
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 377
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 120
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 384
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 417
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 368
Starting the engine Important safety notes ..................301
State/province
Selecting ........................................ 152
Station
Selecting ........................................ 209
Storing ........................................... 210
see Radio
Station search ................................... 209
Steering (display message) .............. 410
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................108
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 365
Cleaning ......................................... 458
Important safety notes ..................107
Memory function (storing
settings) ......................................... 108
Steering wheel heating ..................108
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 111Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 310
Storage options Selecting ........................................ 177
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 423
Door ............................................... 423
Glove box ....................................... 422
Rear ............................................... 424
Stowage space
Cup holders ................................... 427
Important safety information .........422
Rear seat backrest ......................... 425
Rear seats (between) .....................424
Stowage well ..................................... 426
Trunk floor (under) .........................426
Submenu (on-board computer)
Instrument cluster .........................377
Lights ............................................. 377
Standard display ............................ 368
Summer and standard time
Switching ....................................... 142
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 428
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround sound ................................. 134
Suspension tuning ............................ 337
Active Body Control .......................338
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 73
System language Setting ........................................... 148
System settings (COMAND)
Programmable button ....................118
T
Tachometer ........................................ 365
Tail lamp (display message) ............. 395
Taillight see Tail lamps
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data ................................... 508
S 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY ..... 516
S 550 BlueEFFICIENCY ..................516
S 600 ............................................. 516
S 63 AMG ...................................... 517
Index19
Page 33 of 524
CockpitFunctionPage:Combination switch274;Cruise control lever324=Horn?Instrument cluster32ASteering wheel paddle
shifters310
BDIRECT SELECT lever306CControl panel for:Vehicle level336Suspension tuning337PARKTRONIC341Swivelling the COMAND
display122
COMAND display
brightness122
Instrument lighting122FunctionPageDOverhead control panel36EAutomatic climate control286FIgnition lock299Start/Stop button299GAdjusts the steering wheel107Steering wheel heating108HElectric parking brake317IOn-board diagnostics
connection
JOpens the hood446KNight View Assist Plus348LLight switch272Cockpit31At a glance
Page 339 of 524
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and
feet away from wheel housing area, and stay
away from under the vehicle when lowering
the vehicle chassis.
Setting raised level
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ; is not lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. The vehicle
height is adjusted to raised level.
The Vehicle rising message appears in
the multifunction display.
The "Raised Level" setting is canceled if you:
Rdrive at speeds above approximately
75 mph (120 km/h)
Rdrive about 3 minutes at speeds above
50 mph (80 km/h)
The "Raised Level" remains saved when you
are not driving within these speed ranges.
Setting the normal level
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ; is lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ; goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to normal level.
Suspension tuning
The Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
automatically controls the calibration of the
dampers and springs.
The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection, i.e. sports or
comfort
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Sports tuning
The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode
ensures even better contact with the road.
Select this mode when employing a sporty
driving style, e.g. on winding country roads.
XIf indicator lamp ; is not lit: press
button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have
selected the suspension for a sporty driving
style.
The AIRMATIC SPORT message appears in
the multifunction display.
Comfort tuning
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you prefer a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. highways.
Driving systems337Driving and parkingZ