glove box MERCEDES-BENZ S350 2006 W221 Owner's Manual

23 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Combination switch

Turn signals


Windshield wipers


High beam
51
52
135
2
Cruise control lever

Cruise control


Distronic*
222
215
218
3
Instrument cluster
24
4
Multifunction steering
wheel
26
5
Steering wheel gearshift
control (S 55 AMG and
S 65 AMG only)
181
Item
Page
6
Lever for voice control sys-
tem*, see separate operat-
ing instructions
7
Front Parktronic* warning
indicator for right front area
235
8
Overhead control panel
29
9
Glove box lock
242
a
Glove box lid release
242
b
Glove box
242
c
Center console
27, 28
d
Starter switch
34
e
Horn
Item
Page
f
Steering wheel adjustment
stalk
Heated steering wheel*
40
252
g
Parking brake pedal
48
h
Hood lock release
287
j
Parking brake release
48
k
Door control panel
30
l
Exterior lamp switch
131
m
Headlamp washer button*
186
n
Front Parktronic* warning
indicator for left front area
235

74 Safety and SecurityOccupant safety
Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
This vehicle is equipped with tether an-
chorages for a top tether strap at each of
the rear seating positions.1Cover of top anchorage ring

Remove cover1 from anchorage ring.

Store cover1 in a convenient place
(e.g. glove box).

Guide tether strap between head re-
straint and top of seat back.
Head restraints must be positioned such
that the top tether strap can pass freely
between the head restraint and top of seat
back.

Make sure the tether strap is not twist-
ed.
Warning!
G
When using a BabySmart
TM1
compatible
child seat on the front passenger seat, the
passenger front air bag will not deploy only
if the
58
indicator lamp remains il-
luminated.
Make sure to check the
58
indica-
tor lamp every time you use the special sys-
tem child seat. Should the
58

indicator lamp go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation. If the
58
indicator lamp remains out, do
not use the BabySmart
TM restraint to trans-
port children on the front passenger seat un-
til the system has been repaired.
1BabySmart
TM is a trademark of Siemens Automo-
tive Corp.
Warning!
G
Do not place powered-on laptops, cell
phones, electronic tags such as those used
in ski passes and like electronic devices on
the front passenger seat. Signals from such
devices may interfere with the BabySmart
TM
system. Such signal interference, for exam-
ple, may cause the
58
indicator
lamp not to come on or be continuously lit
during self-test, indicating that the system is
not functioning.

242 Controls in detailUseful featuresVanity mirror in the rear
The vanity mirrors are located in the roof
lining for the rear seat passengers.
Opening the vanity mirror
Press the cover of the vanity mirror.
The vanity mirror folds down and the
mirror lamp comes on.
Closing the vanity mirror

Push the vanity mirror up until it engag-
es in place.
Storage compartmentsGlove box
1Unlocked
2Locked
3Glove box lid release
Locking the glove box

Insert mechanical key (
page 388)
into the glove box lock.

Turn the mechanical key to
position2.
!Before tilting a front seat backrest from
the reclined position to an upright posi-
tion, close the respective vanity mirror
in the rear. Otherwise the vanity mirror
may get damaged.Warning!
G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not
pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backs.
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.

243 Controls in detail
Useful features
Unlocking the glove box
Insert mechanical key (
page 388)
into the glove box lock.

Turn the mechanical key to
position1.
Opening the glove box

Press glove box lid release3.
The glove box lid opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push lid up to close.Storage compartment in the glove box
A storage compartment is located in the
cover of the glove box. It can be used to
store check cards, pens, a flashlight, etc.
1Storage compartment in glove box

Lightly press the marking on the lid of
storage compartment1.
The lid opens upward.Storage compartment in the center
console
The storage compartment is located on the
lower part of the front center console.
1Storage compartment
Opening

Slide the chrome label on compart-
ment cover 1 forward.
Closing

Lightly press the mark on the compart-
ment cover forward. The cover closes
automatically.

385 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
The vehicle tool kit includes:

One interchangeable slot/Phillips
screwdriver


One towing eye bolt


One wheel bolt wrench with socket
wrench


One alignment bolt


One pair of gloves


One fuse extractor


One fuse chart for the main fuse box


Spare fusesVehicle jack
To prepare the vehicle jack for use

Remove the vehicle jack from the spare
wheel well under the trunk floor.

Push the crank handle up.

Turn the crank handle clockwise until it
engages (operational position).Storing the vehicle jack in the trunk

Retract the vehicle jack arm to the
base of the vehicle jack.

Push the crank handle up.

Turn the crank handle counterclock-
wise to the end of the stop (storage po-
sition).
!To prevent damage, always disengage
trunk floor handle from trunk lid and
lower trunk floor before closing the
trunk lid.


455 Index
Cleaning
Cup holder 337
Distronic* system sensor cover 335
Engine 334
Gear selector lever 337
Hard plastic trim items 337
Headlamps 186
Headliner and shelf below rear
window 337
Instrument cluster 337
Leather upholstery 338
Light alloy wheels 337
Ornamental moldings 334
Paintwork 333
Parktronic* system sensor 335
Plastic and rubber parts 338
Seat belts 337
Steering wheel 337
Upholstery 338
Windows 336
Windshield 53
Wiper blades 335
Wood trims 338
Cleaning tires 299
Clock 25Closing 58
Cup holder 249
Glove box 243
Hood 288
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 212
Power windows 208, 209
Side windows 209
Trunk 105
Closing from the inside automatically*
Trunk 105
Closing in an emergency
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 391
Cockpit 22, 444
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 444
Cold tire inflation pressure 323
COMAND 444
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 135
High beam 50
High beam flasher 135
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 52Control and operation of radio
transmitters 281
Control system 143, 444
AUDIO menu 148
Checking oil level 289
Convenience submenu 169
Display digital speedometer 148
Distronic* menu 156
Functions 145, 147
Instrument cluster submenu 163
Lighting submenu 164
Menus 146, 147
Multifunction display 143
Multifunction steering wheel 144
NAVI menu 155
Settings menu 160
Standard display menu 148
Submenus 145, 147
TEL* menu 153
Trip computer menu 157
Vehicle status message memory
menu 159
Vehicle submenu 168

460 IndexFuel tank
Filler flap 284
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 434
Functions (control system) 145, 147
Resetting 161
Fuse box 417, 418
Fuse chart 385
Fuses 416
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 417
F us e box i n engi ne c om p art me nt 4 18
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 417
Fuse chart 385
Fuse extractor 385
Spare fuses 385
G
Garage door opener 263
Erasing in remote control 268
Integrated remote control 265
Rolling code programming 266
Gasoline see Fuel 285
GAWR 323
Gear range 445
Automatic transmission 178
Limiting 178
Shifting into optimal 180Gear range limit
Canceling 180
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 337
Position (Automatic
transmission) 175
Glasses
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 245
Global
Locking 94
Unlocking 94
Global Positioning System (GPS) 446
Glove box 242
Closing 243
Locking 242
Opening 243
Unlocking 243
Gloves (vehicle tool kit) 385
Good visibility 186
GPS 254, 446
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 323
GVWR 324H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 265
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 337
Hazard warning flasher 136
Switching off 136
Switching on 136
Head restraints 116
Headlamp cleaning system* 296
Headlamps
Automatic control 132
Bi-Xenon 444
Cleaning 334
Cleaning system* 186, 296
Refilling washer fluid 296
Switching off 57
Switching on 50
Headliner
Cleaning 337
Heated steering wheel* 252
Height adjustment
Head restraints 39
Steering wheel 40

463 Index
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 250
Lighting 131
Automatic headlamp mode 132
Combination switch 135
Courtesy lighting 139
Daytime running lamp mode 133
Door entry lamps 139
Exterior lamp switch 131
Front fog lamps 134
High beam flasher 135
High beams 135
Instrument cluster illumination 140
Interior 137
Locator lighting 133
Low beam 131
Manual headlamp mode 132
Night security illumination 133
Parking lamps 131
Rear fog lamp 134
Settings (control system) 164
Trunk 138, 139
Limiting opening height of trunk lid* 105
Limiting the gear range 178Limp Home Mode 185
Line of fall 446
Loading 239
Cargo tie-down hooks 240
Instructions 240
Roof rack 239
Loading terminology 323
Loading the vehicle 300
Locator lighting 133
Setting 166
Lock button 446
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 58
SmartKey 92
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 96
Locking 55, 58, 92
Fuel filler flap 284
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 99
Global, SmartKey 94
Glove box 242
Vehicle in an emergency 389
Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 101
with the KEYLESS-GO* 58with the SmartKey 58
Locking knob 446
Loss of SmartKey 96
Loss of Smartkey with
KEYLESS-GO* 102
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 370, 371
Replacing bulbs 395
Lowering
Vehicle 407
Lumbar support adjustment 122
M
Main Dimensions 433
Maintenance 12, 329
Maintenance service
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 330
Overdue 330
Maintenance service indicator
Calling up 330
Clearing 330
Resetting 331

466 IndexOne-touch gearshifting 180
Canceling gear range limit 180
Downshifting 180
Upshifting 180
Opening
Ashtray 249
Cup holder 249
Doors from the inside 102
Fuel filler flap 284
Fuel filler flap manually 390
Glove box 243
Hood 287
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 212
Power windows 208
Side windows 209
Storage compartment in the center
console 243
Storage compartments in the
armrest 245
Storage compartments in the center
console 244, 245
Trunk 103
Trunk lid from the inside 104
Trunk with SmartKey 95
Opening in an emergency
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 391Operating
COMAND* see separate operating in-
structions
Garage door opener 268
Integrated remote control 268
Navigation system 155
Radio 149
Radio transmitters 281
Telephone* 153
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 334
Cleaning 334
Outside temperature indicator 142
Overdue maintenance service 330
Overhead control panel 29
Garage door opener 29
Reading lamp 29
Rear view mirror 29
Tele Aid button 29
Override switch see Blocking of rear win-
dow operation 77
Overspeed range 447P
Paintwork
Cleaning 333
Panic alarm 78
Panic button on SmartKey 78
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 247
Parcel net in trunk 247
Parking 55, 276
Parking and standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 395
Parking assist
Parktronic system* 235
Parking brake 48, 56
Engaging 56
Message in display 360
Releasing 48
Warning sound 49
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 395, 399
Switching on 131

472 IndexSpeed
Setting current 216
Setting to last stored speed in Distron-
ic* (“Resume” function) 224
Speed settings
Cruise control 217
Distronic* 223, 224
To last stored speed (“Resume” func-
tion) in Cruise control 217
Speedometer
Displays 220
Settings units 163
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 163
Sporty driving style 232
SRS 68, 448
Indicator lamp 347
SRS indicator lamp 60
Standing lamps 131
Replacing bulbs 395, 399
Standing water
Driving instructions 280
Starting difficulties 48
Starting the engine 46Steering column
Height adjustment 40
Length adjustment 40
Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Adjustment 40
Cleaning 337
Heated steering wheel* 252
Steering wheel adjustment 40
Steering wheel gearshift control S 55 AMG
and S 65 AMG
Automatic transmission 181
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 262
Stopping
Tilt/sliding sunroof 214
Windows 210
Storage compartments 242
Armrest 243, 244, 245, 246
Cup holder 248, 249
Glove box 242
In front of armrest 246
Parcel net 247Storage compartment in front of
armrest 243, 244
Storage tray 243, 244, 245
Under the front seats 247
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 129
Storing tires 299
Submenus
Convenience 169
For settings 145
In control system 147
Instrument cluster 163
Lighting 164
Resetting functions in Control
system 161
Selecting 161
Settings menu 161
Vehicle 168
Sun visors 190
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 448