buttons MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2011 W221 Owner's Manual

CD/DVDEjecting (Rear Seat Entertainment
System) ......................................... 248
Inserting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................247
CD player/CD changer
Operation (COMAND) ....................217
Center console ..................................... 35
Central locking Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ..................................... 261
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 278
Changing direction
Announcement phase ....................164
Change of direction phase .............165
Preparation phase .........................164
Changing gears .................................. 309
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 79
Channel presets ................................ 209
Character entry ................................. 127
Characters Entering ................................. 128, 130
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 65
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 61
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Special seat belt retractor ...............62
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 431
City Entering ......................................... 152
Classification system for
occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 51
Climate control
Activating/deactivating .................288
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................293Automatic climate control .............287
COMAND ....................................... 261
Controlling automatically ...............289
Controlling centrally (COMAND) ....264
Cooling with air dehumidification ..289
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Defrosting the windshield ..............292
Demisting the windows .................. 293
Important safety information .........286
Indicator lamp ................................ 289
Main menu ..................................... 263
Maximum cooling .......................... 292
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 289
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 293
Rear compartment (COMAND) ......265
Rear control panel .........................288
Refrigerant ..................................... 514
Setting the air distribution .............291
Setting the airflow .........................292
Setting the airflow (COMAND) .......265
Setting the air vents ......................295
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 264
Setting the temperature ................290
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 291
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 293
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 294
Coat hooks ......................................... 424
Cockpit ................................................. 31
COMAND Basic functions .............................. 131
Components .................................. 116
Function buttons ........................... 117
Switching on/off ........................... 131
COMAND controller ........................... 116
COMAND display ............................... 119
Cleaning instructions .....................123
Folding in and swiveling .................122
Setting ........................................... 141
COMAND menu
Automatic climate control .............261Index7

F
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 118
First-aid kit ......................................... 462
First list entry Accepting ...................................... 129
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 463
MOExtended run-flat system .........467
Preparing the vehicle .....................463
Raising the vehicle .........................464
Floormat ............................................. 442
Freeway information ......................... 185
Frequency input Manual ........................................... 209
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 395
Front multicontour seat
(COMAND) .......................................... 266
Front-passenger seat Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 103
Adjusting from the rear
compartment ................................. 103
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 513
Notes ............................................. 512
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 512
Refueling ........................................ 313
Specifications ................................ 512
Tank content/reserve fuel .............511
Troubleshooting ............................. 316
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........368
Notes ............................................. 319
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 400
Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ....... 314
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 368
Fuel tank
Filling capacity ............................... 511
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 117
Function restrictions Video DVD mode ........................... 237
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 462Fuses
Dashboard fuse box .......................476
Engine emergency stop .................477
Fuse allocation chart .....................475
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 476
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 476
Notes ............................................. 475
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................442
Notes ............................................. 439
Opening/closing the garage door ..441
Programming the remote control ...440
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 371
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 458
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 508
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 458
Glove box ........................................... 422
Gracenote Media Database .............. 222
H
Hands-free microphone Switching on/off ........................... 198
harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
Surround Sound system ................... 134
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 276
HD Radio™ ......................................... 212
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 276
Adding washer fluid .......................450
Notes ............................................. 515
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 456
Misting up ...................................... 277
Head restraint
NECK-PRO ..................................... 104
NECK-PRO luxury ........................... 104
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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
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On-board computer and COMANDFunctionPage:% Back or deactivates
the Voice Control System
;=; Selects a menu3679: Selects a
function or scrolls through
lists367
a Confirms selection or
fades out display messages
=Multifunction display366?~374Rejects or ends a call3746Makes or accepts a callSwitches to the redial
memory
WX Adjusts the
volume or operates
RACETIMER on AMG
vehicles372
8 MuteFunctionPageA? Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
BSwivels the COMAND
display122
Adjusts the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the COMAND display122
CCOMAND display119DCD and DVD player/
changer217
ECOMAND controller and
COMAND function buttons
116,
117
34On-board computer and COMANDAt a glance

Overhead control panelFunctionPage:Eyeglasses compartment423;p Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off277
=u Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off278
?c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off278
A3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof94
3 Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds95
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)433
C| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off278
FunctionPageDy Extends/retracts the
rear roller sunblind of the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel95
Ep Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off277
FRear-view mirrorGButtons for the garage door
opener440
HMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice
Control System4
4Observe the additional operating instructions.36Overhead control panelAt a glance

X To unlock the vehicle: pull the door
handle.XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface :.
If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, only
the trunk of the vehicle is unlocked.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the setting of the locking
system in such a way that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
XTo change the setting: press and hold
down the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
( Y page 80) flashes twice.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
XTo unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.XTo unlock centrally: press the %
button twice.XTo lock centrally: press the & button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
XTo unlock the driver's door : pull the door
handle on the driver's door.XTo unlock centrally: pull the door handle
on the front-passenger door or on the rear
doors.XTo lock centrally: touch sensor
surface : on one of the door handles.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice.Mechanical key
General notes
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
( Y page 73).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
XPress the % or & button on the
SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button in the ignition
lock. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
or
XLock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle.
Removing the mechanical key
XPush release catch : in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time, remove
mechanical key ; from the SmartKey.
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
It is advisable to have batteries replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
SmartKey79Opening and closingZ

GWarning
Batteries contain toxic and caustic
substances. For this reason, keep batteries
out of the reach of children.
If a battery has been swallowed, seek medical
help immediately.
GWarning
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. Observe
government disposal guidelines. California
residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/
index.cfm .
Checking the battery
XPress the & or % button.
The SmartKey battery is working properly if
battery charge indicator lamp : lights up
briefly.
If battery charge indicator lamp : does not
light up briefly during the test, the SmartKey
battery is discharged.
XReplace the SmartKey battery
( Y page 80).
i
You can obtain a SmartKey battery at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i If the SmartKey battery is checked within
signal range of the vehicle, pressing the
& or % button results in the vehicle
being locked or unlocked respectively.
Changing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 79).XPress mechanical key ; into the opening
in the SmartKey in the direction of the
arrow until battery tray cover : opens. Do
not hold the cover closed while doing so.XRemove the cover of the battery tray.XRepeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
palm until battery = falls out.XInsert the new battery with the positive
pole facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to
do so.XInsert the front tabs of the battery tray's
cover first and then press to close it.XCheck the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle.80SmartKeyOpening and closing

You can use the override button to disable
this function (Y page 65).
The button is located in the rear door on the
front-passenger side.
:To select the front-passenger seat or rear-
compartment seat
;Seat height=Head restraint height?Backrest angleASeat fore-and-aft adjustmentXTo select the front-passenger seat:
press button :.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XAdjust the front-passenger seat with
buttons ;, =, ? and A.
XTo select the rear-compartment seat:
press button :.
The rear-compartment seat is selected
again.
Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraint height
electrically
XTo adjust the head restraint height: slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
(Y page 102) up or down in the direction of
the arrow.
Adjusting the NECK-PRO head
restraints
Adjusting
XPull or push the bottom of NECK-PRO head
restraint :.
Resetting
The NECK-PRO head restraints are moved
forwards in the event of a rear collision in the
direction of travel and have to be reset
afterwards (Y page 54).
Adjusting NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints
Adjusting
GRisk of injury
When folding back the side cushions, do not
hold the area between the side cushion and
the cushion holder. There is a danger of
becoming trapped.
You can adjust side bolsters : of the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints individually.
104SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

You can adjust side bolsters : of the luxury
head restraint individually.
XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull side bolsters : into
the desired position.
XTo adjust the head restraint angle: hold
the head restraint by the upper edge and
slide it forwards or back in the direction of
arrow ;.
Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can adjust the multicontour seat using
COMAND (Y page 266).
Multicontour seat in the rear
You can use the buttons on the center
console to adjust the multicontour seats for
the outer seats in the rear compartment.
XTo select a rear-compartment seat: push
or pull rocker switch : or C forwards or
backwards.
The indicator lamp in the selected button
lights up briefly.
XTo adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest: push or pull rocker switch B
forwards or backwards.
XTo adjust the backrest contour: push or
pull rocker switch A forwards or
backwards.
XTo adjust the position of the backrest
contour: push or pull rocker switch ?
forwards or backwards.
XTo activate/deactivate the gentle
massage function: push or pull rocker
switch = forwards or backwards.
XTo activate/deactivate the strong
massage function: push or pull rocker
switch ; forwards or backwards.
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat
You can adjust the active multicontour seat
using COMAND (Y page 268).
iIf PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the air
pressure in the air chambers (the side
bolsters of the seat cushion and backrest)
of the multicontour seat or active
multicontour seat is increased.
Adjusting the lumbar support
You can adjust the lumbar support using
COMAND (Y page 266).
Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
106SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
The system automatically switches down
from level 3 to level 2 after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
XTo switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
XTo switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Problems with the seat heating
The seat heating has switched itself off
prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system
voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers which you
do not need, such as the rear window
heating or interior lighting.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Switching on/off
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
XTo switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
iYou can open the side windows and the
sliding sunroof using the "Convenience
opening" feature (Y page 90). The seat
ventilation of the driver's seat
automatically switches to the highest level.
XTo switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Problems with the seat ventilation
The seat ventilation has switched itself off
prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system
voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers which you
do not need, such as the rear window
heating or interior lighting.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
GWarning!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
Steering wheel107Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ