spare wheel MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2011 W221 Owner's Manual

EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message ............................ 389
EBD (Electronic Brake-force
Distribution) Function/notes ................................ 71
ECO function ...................................... 257
ECO start/stop function Deactivating/activating .................303
General information .......................302
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake-force Distribution
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Trunk ............................................... 88
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................313
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 462
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....24
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 305
Starting problems ..........................305
Starting the engine with the key ....301
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............301
Switching off .................................. 316
Warning lamp Check Engine ..........418
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 305
Engine emergency stop .................... 477
Engine number .................................. 510
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 449
Checking the oil level ..................... 447
Display message ............................ 399Filling capacity ............................... 511
Lubricant additives ........................514
Notes about oil grades ................... 513
Temperature (on-board computer) . 371
Viscosity ........................................ 514
Entering characters
In the address and the phone
book .............................................. 130
Using the number pad ...................128
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 129
Saving ............................................ 131
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating ...................70
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 375
Display message ............................ 381
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70
Important safety information ...........69
Warning lamp ................................. 416
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 70
Example: entering an address .......... 151
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 219
Example of operation ........................ 126
Exhaust check ................................... 320
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 457
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................258
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Dipping (automatic) .......................110
Folding in/out (automatically) .......110
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........110
Out of position ............................... 110
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 111
Storing the parking position ..........111
Exterior view ........................................ 30
External authorization ...................... 147
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 42310Index

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
Index11

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

! Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the
ignition when the electric parking brake is
being tested on a brake dynamometer.
Application of the brakes by ESP ®
may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function
properly.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)GWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
( Y page 66).
Traction control is part of ESP ®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side. On vehicles with 4MATIC, more
drive torque is also transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP ®
.
Activating/deactivating ESP ®
GWarning!
The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP when a spare wheel
is mounted.
GWarning
S 63 AMG: ESP ®
should not be deactivated
during normal driving.
Deactivating the system results in the
following:
R no restriction to the engine torque
R loss of system-supported traction control
"ESP OFF" is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle's own oversteering
and understeering characteristics are desired
and requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver who is able to handle
these critical driving situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Beware of these limits if you deactivate
ESP ®
.
Do not deactivate ESP ®
when the emergency
or spare wheel is mounted.
ESP ®
is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravelGWarning!
Switch on the ESP immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESP will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
When you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
XTo deactivate: (Y page 375).
The å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.70Driving safety systemsSafety

GWarning!
The system cannot detect objects located
above the area that the sensors scan. These
objects, e.g. protruding load, overhang, or
truck tail lifts, will be ignored when computing
the parking procedure. The Parking Guidance
might therefore provide untimely steering
instructions. This could cause a collision.
Thus, do not use the Parking Guidance in such
situations.
GWarning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in the
area in which you are maneuvering. You could
otherwise injure them.
! Pay particular attention to low objects or
objects with flat surfaces, such as trailer
drawbars, posts, cross beams and curbs.
These types of objects cannot be detected
by Parking Guidance and may damage the
vehicle.
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Parking
Guidance is also unavailable.
Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel
Rthat are on straight roads, not bends
Rthat are on the same level as the road, i.e.
not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Guidance may not detect flat curbs
Parking tips:
ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the
parking space as possible.
RParking spaces that are littered, overgrown
or partially occupied by trailer drawbars
might be identified incorrectly or not at all.
RSnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
RPay attention to the PARKTRONIC warning
messages during the parking procedure
(Y page 341).
RWhen transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you must not use Parking
Guidance.
RNever use Parking Guidance with snow
chains or an emergency spare wheel
installed.
RMake sure that the tire pressures are
always correct. This has a direct effect on
the steering instructions.
RThe way your vehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parking is dependent
on various factors. These include the
position and shape of the vehicles parked
in front and behind it and the conditions of
the location. In some cases, Parking
Guidance may guide you too far or not far
enough into a parking space. In some
cases, it may also lead you across or onto
the curb. If necessary, cancel the parking
procedure with Parking Guidance.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as curbs slowly and not at
a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tires.
Detecting parking spaces
:Detected parking space on the left;Parking symbol=Detected parking space on the right
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the
system independently locates and measures
parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
At speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h), you see
white parking symbol ; in the instrument
cluster as a status indicator. Parking
Guidance only shows parking spaces on the
passenger side in the default setting. Parking
spaces on the driver's side are displayed as
Driving systems343Driving and parkingZ

Driving systemsProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions·
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.GRisk of accident
A warning is issued if:
R you are approaching a vehicle in front at too great a speed
R DISTRONIC PLUS or PRE-SAFE ®
Brake has detected a stationary
obstacle in your line of travel
XBe prepared to brake immediately.XPay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
Tires
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsh
USA only:
The yellow combination
low tire pressure
warning lamp/TPMS
malfunction warning
lamp is lit.
Canada only:
The yellow low tire
pressure warning lamp
for the TPMS is lit.GRisk of accident
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.XCheck the tire pressure. If necessary, correct the tire pressure
( Y page 487).XIf necessary, change a wheel ( Y page 502).h
USA only:
The yellow combination
low tire pressure
warning lamp/TPMS
malfunction warning
lamp flashes for sixty
seconds and then
remains lit.The tire pressure monitor is faulty.XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.GWarning
Each tire, including the spare tire (if there is one), should be inspected at least every two weeks
when they are cold and pumped to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer (see
the tire and load data label on the B-pillar on the driver's side or the tire pressure table on the
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster419On-board computer and displaysZ

pressed the SOS button. Carefully leave the
vehicle and move to a safe location. The
Response Center will automatically contact
local emergency officials with the vehicle's
approximate location if they receive an
automatic SOS signal and cannot make voice
contact with the vehicle occupants.
Roadside Assistance call buttonXOpen the stowage compartment under the
armrest ( Y page 423).XPress and hold Roadside Assistance
button : for more than two seconds.
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance Representative is initiated. The
indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button : flashes while the call is active.
The Connecting Call message appears in
the COMAND display and COMAND is
muted.
If a connection can be established, the Call
Connected message appears in the
COMAND display.
If a mobile phone network is available and
there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Response
Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
R vehicle model
R vehicle color
i The COMAND display shows that an
mbrace call is active. You can switch to the
navigation menu by pressing the
S button on COMAND during the call.
Spoken commands are not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Representative and the vehicle occupants.XDescribe the type of assistance needed.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Representative either sends a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or organizes for
your vehicle to be transported to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You may
be charged for services such as repair work
and/or towing. Further details are available
in your mbrace manual.
i If the indicator lamp in MB info call
button : flashes continuously and it was
not possible to establish a voice
connection to the Response Center, then
the mbrace system has failed to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the
corresponding cellular phone network is
not available). The Call Failed message
appears in the multifunction display.
The COMAND display shows the Call
could not be connected! message.
Press W to confirm the message.
XTo end a call: press the ~ button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the COMAND telephone
keypad.
i Sign and Drive services 30
: you are not
charged for services such as jump-starting,
providing a few gallons of fuel for a fuel tank
that has been run dry or changing a flat tire
with the vehicle's own spare tire.
30 USA only.Features435Loading, stowing and featuresZ

Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
XOpen the trunk lid.XRelease retainer strap :.XRemove first-aid kit ; from the parcel net.
i
Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
contents.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor.
XLift the trunk floor upwards ( Y page 426).:Folding wheel chock;Vehicle tool kit tray cover=Vehicle tool kit?Jack
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can
be found in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
XLift the trunk floor upwards ( Y page 426).XTurn stowage tray = counter-clockwise
and remove together with vehicle tool kit
tray ;.XRemove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel :.
For further information on changing a wheel
and installing the spare wheel, see
( Y page 463).
462Where will I find...?Roadside assistance

Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel or the
MOExtended run-flat system. ( Y page 467)
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with the MOExtended run-flat
system.
XStop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps.XEngage the electric parking brake manually
( Y page 317).XBring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.XMove the DIRECT SELECT lever to P.XSwitch off the engine.XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the key having been
removed.XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
( Y page 299).XAll occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.XMake sure that no one is near the danger
area whilst a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.XGet out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.XClose the driver's door.Changing a wheel and mounting the
spare wheel
Preparing the vehicleGWarning
The wheel and tire size of the emergency
spare wheel/spare wheel may differ to that of
the damaged wheel. When using an
emergency spare wheel/spare wheel the
handling characteristics of the vehicle may
change.
Adapt your style of driving accordingly.
Never operate the vehicle with more than one
emergency spare wheel/spare wheel that
differs in size.
Only use an emergency spare wheel/spare
wheel of a differing size briefly and do not
switch off ESP ®
.
When using an emergency spare wheel, you
must not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
GWarning
Have the different-sized emergency spare
wheel/spare wheel replaced with a new
wheel as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop that has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In
particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop.
i Vehicles without an emergency spare
wheel/spare wheel are not equipped with
a tire-change tool kit at the factory. For
more information on which tools are
required to perform a wheel change on your
vehicle, e.g. wheel chock, alignment bolt,
or lug wrench, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Flat tire463Roadside assistanceZ

XMake sure that the base of the jack is
positioned directly under the jacking point.
XTurn crank ? clockwise until jack = sits
completely on jacking point ; and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
XTurn crank ? until the tire is raised a
maximum of 1.2 inches (3 centimeters)
from the ground.
Removing a wheel
XUnscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
completely.
XScrew alignment bolt : into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
XUnscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in.
XRemove the wheel.Mounting a new wheelGWarning!
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged
or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Make sure to
use the correct wheel bolts.
GWarning
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts.
Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise, the vehicle could
fall off the jack.
GWarning
Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.
Wheel bolts for:
:All light-alloy wheels and "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel with light-alloy
wheel
;"Minispare" emergency spare wheel with
steel wheel
466Flat tireRoadside assistance