display MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2013 W221 Owner's Guide

Sound settings
Balance and fader ..........................139
Calling up the sound menu ............139
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...253
Surround sound ............................. 140
Treble and bas s............................. 139
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 524
Storage location ............................ 478
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speech control see Voice Control System
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................388
Digita l............................................ 378
In the Instrument cluster .................37
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 388
see Instrument cluster
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 126
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 400
Introduction ..................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 433
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 407
Switching on/off ........................... 280
Starting (engine) ................................ 308
Station memory ................................. 217
Steering (display message) ..............424
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................114
Button overview ............................... 39
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 375
Cleaning ......................................... 476
Important safety notes ..................114
Paddle shifters ............................... 318
Steering wheel heating ..................114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........318
Stop function Audi oDVD ..................................... 228
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 382
Storing stations Manually ........................................ 217
Storing stations (radio)
Automatically ................................. 217
Stowage areas ................................... 438
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 439
Cuph olders ................................... 443
Door ............................................... 439
Eyeglasses compartment ...............439
Glove box ...................................... .438
Important safety information .........438
Parce lnet ...................................... 441
Rea r............................................... 440
Rear seat backrest ......................... 440
Rea rseats (between) .....................440
Stowage well ..................................... 442
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 442
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 500
Sun visor ............................................ 444
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround sound
see 3D sound (Harman Kardon ®
surround sound system)
Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 140
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control .......................349
AIRMATIC ...................................... 348
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 30122
Index

Switching between picture
formats (TV, video)
............................245
Switching between summer time
and standard time .............................148
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............79
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 205
Switching wavebands (radio) ...........216
Syste msettings
Bluetooth ®
..................................... 151
Date ............................................... 148
Language ....................................... 153
Programmable button (COMAND) ..124
Text reader spee d.......................... 149
Time ............................................... 148
Time zone ...................................... 148
Voice Control System ....................149 T
Tachometer ........................................ 375
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 406
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 530
Notes ............................................. 528
Tires/wheels ................................. 521
Vehicle data ................................... 537
TELEAID
Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date ).......................... 456
Call priority .................................... 453
Display message ............................ 399
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 453
Emergency call .............................. 450
Important safety notes ..................449
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 456
MB info call button ........................452
Remote vehicle locking ..................455
Roadside Assistance button ..........452
Search &Send ............................... 454
Self-test ......................................... 450System
.......................................... 450
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............455
Telephone
Accepting/ending acall................ 203
Accepting acall............................. 384
Adjusting the volume for calls .......138
Basi cmenu (Bluetooth ®
interface) ....................................... 202
Calling (outgoing call ).................... 204
Calling voicemai l............................ 205
Conference connection .................. 205
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) .....................199
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......202
Ending an active call ......................205
Entering anumbe r......................... 204
External authorization
(Bluetooth ®
) ................................... 201
Function restrictions ......................198
General notes ................................ 197
Keypad .......................................... .124
Menu (on-board computer) ............384
Number from the phone book ....... .384
Operating options ..........................198
Overview of functions ....................205
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 203
Redialing ........................................ 385
Rejecting/ending acall................. 384
Rejecting acall.............................. 203
Rejecting or accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 205
Safety notes .................................. 197
Sending DTMF tones ..................... .207
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 205
Toggling ......................................... 205
Using the telephone ....................... 203
see Bluetooth ®
see Call lists
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 204
Telephone module with
Bluetooth ®
SIM Access Profile
see separate installation instructions Index
23

Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 374
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 381
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 381
Outside temperature ..................... .375
Setting (climate control) ................298
Setting (COMAND) .........................270
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........79
Immobilize r...................................... 79
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
Setting ........................................... 148
Setting summer/standard time .....148
Setting the forma t......................... 148
Setting the time ............................. 148
Setting the time/date forma t........ 148
Setting the time zone ..................... 148
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................382
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....505
Checking manually ........................505
Display message ............................ 419
Maximum ....................................... 504
Notes ............................................. 503
Recommended ............................... 501
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 505
Restarting ...................................... 507
Warning lamp ................................. 436
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................520
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................518
Bar (definition) ............................... 518
Characteristics .............................. 518
Checking ........................................ 499
Definition of terms .........................518
Direction of rotatio n...................... 521
Display message ............................ 419
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................520
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .517 DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition)
............518
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 519
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 519
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................519
Important safety notes ..................498
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......518
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........519
Labeling (overview )........................ 514
Load bearing index (definition) ......520
Load index ..................................... 517
Load index (definition) ...................519
M+S tires ....................................... 500
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 519
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 519
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 519
Maximum tire loa d......................... 512
Maximum tire load (definition) .......519
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 520
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 519
Replacing ....................................... 521
Service life ..................................... 499
Sidewall (definition) .......................520
Speed rating (definition) ................519
Storing ........................................... 521
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 518
Temperature .................................. 514
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 520
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 520
Tire pressure (definition) ................520
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 518
Tire size (data) ............................... 521
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 515
Tire tread ....................................... 499
Tire tread (definition) .....................520
Total load limit (definition) .............520 24
Index

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
25

Maintenanc
e.................................... 29
Parking for a long period ................ 329
Pulling away ................................... 309
Raising ........................................... 480
Reporting problems .........................32
Towing away .................................. 490
Transporting .................................. 492
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................82
Vehicle data ................................... 537
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 537
Vehicle dimensions ...........................537
Vehicle emergency locking ................91
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............529
Vehicle level Active Body Control (ABC) .............348
AIRMATIC ...................................... 347
Display message ............................ 414
Vehicle level (display message) .......413
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 478
Video see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture .........................244
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............244
DVD menu ..................................... 248
Fast forward/rewind ..................... .247
Function restrictions ......................246
Interactive content ........................250
Notes on discs ............................... 245
Operation ....................................... 245
Pause function ............................... 247
Playing conditions .......................... 245
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...258
Safety notes .................................. 245
Selecting ........................................ 247
Selecting a film/title ..................... .248
Selecting a scene/chapter ............247
Setting the audio forma t................ 249
Setting the language ......................249
Setting the picture .........................244
Showing/hiding the control menu .246
Showing/hiding the menu .............246 Stop function
................................. 247
Subtitles ........................................ 249
Switching to ................................... 246
VIN ...................................................... 529
Voice Control System Settings ......................................... 149
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 138
Headphone s.................................. 146
Navigation messages .....................138
Using the remote control (Rear
Seat Entertainment System) ..........144 W
Waiting call ........................................ 205
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 428
Brakes ........................................... 427
Check Engine ................................. 434
Distance warning ........................... 435
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 435
ESP ®
.............................................. 430
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 431
Fuel tank ........................................ 434
Overview .......................................... 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 54
Reserve fuel ................................... 434
Seat bel t........................................ 426
SRS ................................................ 433
Tire pressure monitor ....................436
Warranty ............................................ 529
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 424
Weather Band
Searching for achannel ................. 218
Switching on .................................. 218
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........483
Wheel chock ...................................... 480
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 479
Checking ........................................ 499
Cleaning ......................................... 472
Important safety notes ..................498
Interchanging/changing ................521
Mounting anew wheel ................... 482
Removing awheel .......................... 48226
Index

Storing
........................................... 521
Tightening torque ........................... 483
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 521
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 401
Operation ........................................ .53
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 300
Infrared reflective .......................... 460
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system ..............468
Notes ............................................. 537
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................290
Replacing the wiper blades ............289
Switching on/off ........................... 289
Winte rdriving
Important safety note s.................. 500
Slippery road surfaces ...................334
Snow chains .................................. 501
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 463
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 500
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 473
Important safety notes ..................289
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 476
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Index
27

Cockpit
Function Page
0002
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
318
0003
Combination switch 283
0026
Cruise control lever 335
0025
Horn
0023
Instrument cluster 37
0024
DIRECT SELECT lever 314
0014
Control panel for:
Vehicle level 347
Suspension tuning 348
PARKTRONIC 350
Swiveling the COMAND
display
128
COMAND display
brightness
128
Instrument lighting
128 Function Page
0015
Overhead control panel 42
0016
Automatic climate control 294
0017
Ignition lock 307
Start/Stop button 307
0018
Adjusts the steering wheel 114
Steering wheel heating 114
001C
Electric parking brake 328
001D
Diagnostics connection 31
001E
Opens the hood 462
001F
Nigh
tView Assist Plus 360
0021
Light switch 28036
CockpitAt a glance

Instrumen
tcluster Displays
Function Page
0002
Coolant temperature 374
0003
Fuel gauge
0026
PARKTRONIC 350
0025
Multifunction display 376
Speedometer
0023
Transmission position 316
0024
Tachometer 375
0014
Drive program 317
0015
Parking Guidance
353 Function Page
0016
Unit of measurement for
the speedometer
388
0017
Outside temperature 375
0018
Additional speedometer 388
001C
HOLD function 346
0001
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake 77
001D
Adaptive Highbeam Assist 284
Lane Keeping Assist or
Active Lane Keeping Assist 365,
369 ATTENTION ASSIST 359Instrument cluster
37At a glance

On-board computer and COMAND
Function Page
0002
0001
Back 375
Switches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
0003
0009000C
Selects a menu 375
000A000B
Selects a
function or scrolls through
lists 375
0011
Confirms a selection 375
Hides display messages 390
0026
Multifunction display
376 Function Page
0025
001F
384
Rejects or ends a call 384
Exits phone book/redial
memory
0027
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
000F0010
Adjusts the
volume or operates
RACETIMER on AMG
vehicles 382
0029
Mute 0023
001B
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions 0024
Swivels the COMAND
display
128
Adjusts the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the COMAND display
128On-board computer and COMAND
39At a glance

Function Page
0014
COMAND display
125 Function Page
0015
CD and DVD player/
changer
225
0016
COMAND controller and
COMAND function buttons 122,
123 40
On-board computer and COMANDAt a glance