fold MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2012 W221 Owner's Manual

Climate controlAutomatic climate control .............291
COMAND ....................................... 265
Controlling automatically ...............293
Controlling centrally (COMAND) ....267
Cooling with air dehumidification ..293
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ..................................... 267
Defrosting the windows .................296
Defrosting the windshield ..............296
Important safety notes ..................290
Indicator lamp ................................ 293
Main menu ..................................... 266
Maximum cooling .......................... 296
Overview of systems ......................290
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 293
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 297
Rear compartment (COMAND) ......268
Rear control panel .........................291
Refrigerant ..................................... 528
Setting the air distribution .............295
Setting the airflow .........................295
Setting the airflow (COMAND) .......268
Setting the air vents ......................298
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 268
Setting the temperature ................294
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 297
Switching on/off ........................... 292
Switching residual heat on/off ......298
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 297
Coat hooks ......................................... 434
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 34
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 240
COMAND At a glance (overview) .................... 118
Back button ................................... 119
Basic functions .............................. 133
Components .................................. 118
Display ........................................... 121
Example of operation .....................128
Function buttons ........................... 119Menu overview .............................. 121
Remote control .............................. 125
Switching on/off ........................... 133
System settings ............................. 143
COMAND controller ........................... 118
COMAND display Cleaning instructions .....................125
Folding in and swiveling .................124
Setting ........................................... 143
COMAND operating system .............. 118
Combination switch .......................... 279
Compass function ............................. 188
Conference connection ..................... 201
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 376
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 240
Convenience closing feature .............. 94
Convenience opening feature ............ 93
Convenience telephone Importing contacts ........................204
Convenience telephony .................... 193
Introduction ................................... 193
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................460
Display message ............................ 404
Notes ............................................. 529
Temperature (on-board computer) . 379
Temperature gauge ........................ 372
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 229
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 401
Function/notes ............................. 280
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................331
Deactivating ................................... 332
Display message ............................ 415
Driving system ............................... 330
Function/notes ............................. 330
Important safety notes ..................330
LIM indicator lamp .........................331
Setting a speed .............................. 332
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 3318Index

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
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Low-beam headlampsDisplay message ............................ 401
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 276
Switching on/off ........................... 277
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Lumbar support (COMAND) .............. 269
M
M+S tires ............................................ 492
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 31
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................182
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 185
City model ..................................... 186
Display ........................................... 184
Geo-coordinate display ..................186
Heading ......................................... 184
Information in the display ..............185
Map settings .................................. 182
Moving ........................................... 183
North orientation ........................... 184
Notes ............................................. 182
Point of interest symbols ...............184
Road display .................................. 185
Saving the crosshair position .........183
Setting to the vehicle destination ..183
Topographical map ........................186
Map display (also see navigation)
Traffic reports ................................ 174
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 272
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 465
mbrace Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date) ..........................449
Call priority .................................... 447
Display message ............................ 396
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 447
Emergency call .............................. 444
Important safety notes ..................443
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............450
MB info call button ........................446
Remote vehicle locking ..................449
Roadside Assistance button ..........445
Search & Send ............................... 448
Self-test ......................................... 444
System .......................................... 443
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............449
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door ..............87
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 238
Alphabetical track selection ..........237
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 234
Connection options .......................233
iPod ®
............................................. 233
Mode ............................................. 233
Notes on USB devices ...................238
Playback options ........................... 238
Selecting categories ......................236
Selecting folders ............................ 236
Selecting music files ......................236
Selecting playlists ..........................236
Switching to ................................... 234
USB mass storage device ..............233
Media list
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........224
Video DVD ..................................... 242
Memory card (audio) ......................... 379
Memory function ............................... 113
Menu item Selecting ........................................ 126
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 388
Messages see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 201Index15

Mirrorssee Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............382
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 81
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 477
MP3 Bit/sampling rates ......................... 229
Copyright ....................................... 229
Data medium ................................. 228
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............225
File systems ................................... 228
Formats ......................................... 229
Mode, switching to ........................221
Notes ............................................. 228
Operating ....................................... 379
Pause function ............................... 223
Playback options ........................... 228
Safety notes .................................. 220
Selecting a media type ..................224
Selecting a track ............................ 224
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 135
Multicontour seat
Front .............................................. 270
Rear compartment .........................108
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 374
Lane recommendations .................169
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume .....................134
Operating the on-board computer . 373
Overview .......................................... 37
Using the telephone ....................... 199
Multisession CD ................................ 228
Music files Recording ...................................... 226
Music Register
Copying music data .......................230
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music files ...................232
Deleting individual music files .......233
Disk space information ..................232
Folder functions ............................. 232
General notes ................................ 230Playback options ........................... 233
Switching to ................................... 230
Music search ..................................... 225
Music storage see MUSIC REGISTER
Mute ................................................... 134
N
Navigation Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements ............134
Alternative route ............................ 171
Basic settings ................................ 152
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 171
Compass function ..........................188
Destination memory ......................178
Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ............................... 172
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 156
Entering a destination ....................153
Entering a destination by address .. 153
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 160
Entering an intermediate stop .......161
Entering a point of interest ............162
Entering characters (character
bar) ................................................ 129
Freeway information ......................187
General notes ................................ 151
GPS reception ................................ 151
Installing map software .................. 188
Lane recommendation ...................167
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) .................................... 173
On-board computer .......................377
Previous destinations ....................181
Repeating announcements ............170
Route guidance .............................. 166
Route overview .............................. 172
Safety notes .................................. 150
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory .......................159
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 159
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Door control panel
Front
FunctionPage:Opens the door86;%& Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
86
=Adjusts the seat electrically104?r 45=
Memory function
113
w Adjusts the front-
passenger seat from the
driver’s seat
105
Ac Seat heating108s Seat ventilation109B7Zª\
Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically
111
FunctionPageCW Opens/closes the
side windows
92
t Opens/closes the
roller sunblinds in the rear
side windows
93
Do Opens the trunk lid90p Vehicles with trunk lid
remote closing feature:
opens/closes the trunk lid
90
En Override feature for
the controls in the rear
compartment
67
40Door control panelAt a glance

XPress the base of the NECK-PRO head
restraint cushion back in the direction of
arrow ; as far as it will go.XPush the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion
down into the guide in the direction of
arrow = as far as it will go.XFirmly fold the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion back in the direction of arrow :
until it engages.XRepeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO head restraint.
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
i If you have difficulty resetting the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints, have this work
carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
XRemove resetting tool : from the vehicle
tool kit in the trunk.XSlide resetting tool : into guide ;
between the NECK-PRO luxury head
restraint and the rear cover of the head
restraint.XPush resetting tool : downwards until you
hear the head restraint deployment
mechanism engage.XPull out resetting tool :.XFirmly press the NECK-PRO luxury head
restraint cushion back = until it engages.XRepeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO luxury head restraint.XPut resetting tool : back into the vehicle
tool kit.
Seat belts
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.
territories and all Canadian provinces.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts
fastened when the vehicle is in motion.
i For further information on infants and
children traveling in the vehicle and on
infant and child restraint systems, see
"Children in the vehicle" ( Y page 62).
GWARNING
Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly restrained. You and your passengers
should always wear seat belts.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can
be considerably more severe without your
seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat
belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit
the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from
it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are properly wearing
your seat belt. The air bags can only protect
as intended if the occupants are properly
wearing their seat belts.
GWARNING
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
Occupant safety57SafetyZ

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
in the rearGWARNING
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
In order to attain the correct seating position
for children weighing over 41 lb (18 kg), it may
be necessary to use a booster seat until they
reach a height where a normal lap/shoulder
seat belt lies properly across their bodies
without the need for a booster seat.
Install the child restraint system according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
The child restraint system must be installed
firmly on both brackets.
An incorrectly installed child restraint system
can come loose in the event of an accident,
causing the child to be severely or fatally
injured.
Child restraint systems/child restraint
retaining brackets that are damaged or have
suffered damage due to an impact must be
replaced.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) is a standardized
securing system for specially designed child
restraint systems on the rear seats. Securing
rings for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems are installed on the left and
right of the rear seats.
Secure non LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems using the vehicle's seat belt
system. Always install child restraint systems
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
! Vehicles with a center seat in the rear:
when installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint system, make sure that the
seat belt for the center seat does not get
trapped. Otherwise, the seat belt could be
damaged.
Installation instructions : indicate the
installation location of securing rings 2.
XMove the backrest of the electrically
adjustable rear seat to an upright position
( Y page 104).XFold upholstery cover = and the Velcro
fastener upwards.XTurn installation aid ? to a vertical position
to prevent upholstery cover = from folding
down.XInstall the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems on both securing
rings ;. Comply with the manufacturer's
instructions when installing the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system.GWARNING
Vehicles with rear power seats:
Never change the rear seat position after
installing the child restraint. This could
R damage the child restraint
R introduce undesirable slack or tension into
the seat belt
R loosen the child restraint
R misposition the child restraint
All of the above will lessen the
effectiveness of the child restraint and thus
increase the chance or severity of injury in
an accident.
Top Tether
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured
Children in the vehicle65SafetyZ

:Seat cushion angle;Backrest angle=Folding the head restraint up or back?Head restraint angleASeat fore-and-aft adjustment
Adjusting the front-passenger seat
from the driver's seat
GWARNING
When adjusting the front passenger seat,
make sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from
the front passenger front air bag as possible.
Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously
or even fatally injured in the event of an
accident or braking maneuver.
Make sure no one is caught or injured while
the seat is being adjusted.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO removed from the starter switch
or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed
from the vehicle, the power seats can be
operated. Therefore, do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
! Do not move the front-passenger seat
fully forwards if there are objects in the
parcel net in the front-passenger footwell.
The objects could otherwise be damaged.
You can use the seat switches on the driver's
side to adjust the front-passenger seat.
XTo activate/deactivate: press button :.
If the indicator lamp in button : is lit, you
can access the following functions for the
front-passenger seat:
R seat adjustment
R seat heating/ventilation
R memory function
Adjusting the front-passenger seat
from the rear
GWARNING
When adjusting the front passenger seat,
make sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from
the front passenger front air bag as possible.
Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously
or even fatally injured in the event of an
accident or braking maneuver.
Make sure no one is caught or injured while
the seat is being adjusted.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO removed from the starter switch
or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed
from the vehicle, the power seats can be
operated. Therefore, do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
! Do not move the front-passenger seat
fully forwards if there are objects in the
parcel net in the front-passenger footwell.
The objects could otherwise be damaged.
Seats105Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ

You can use the override button to disable
this function ( Y page 67).
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 104) 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 56).
Adjusting NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints
Adjusting
GWARNING
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.
106SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull side bolsters : into
the desired position.XTo move forwards and backwards: pull
or push the NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints in the direction of arrow ;.
Resetting
The NECK-PRO luxury 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 56).
Rear seat head restraints
GWARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the upright position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of
articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
GWARNING
Make sure the rear seat head restraints
engage when placing them upright manually.
Otherwise their protective function cannot be
ensured.
The back of the head will not be supported in
the event of a collision. That could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat
occupants can be seriously injured or killed.
Folding back the rear seat head restraints
from the front
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.XPress button :.
Folding the rear seat head restraints into
position electrically (outer head
restraints)
XPress and hold button : until the head
restraints have folded into position.
i If a rear-seat passenger inserts the seat
belt into the buckle, the head restraint on
the corresponding outer seat folds up
automatically.
Folding the rear seat head restraints into
position manually
Only the center rear seat head restraint can
be folded into position manually.
XPull the head restraint up until it engages.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints in the
rear compartment
GWARNING
When folding back the side cushions, never
reach between the side cushion and the
mounting post. You could otherwise be
trapped.
Seats107Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ