inflation pressure MERCEDES-BENZ S350 2006 W221 Owner's Manual

ContentsLoading .............................................. 239
Roof rack* .................................... 239
Loading instructions ..................... 240
Cargo tie-down hooks .................. 240
Useful features .................................. 241
Vanity mirrors............................... 241
Storage compartments................. 242
Cup holders .................................. 248
Ashtrays ....................................... 249
Cigarette lighters.......................... 250
Heated steering wheel*
(except S 55 AMG and
S 65 AMG) .................................... 252
Telephone*................................... 253
Tele Aid ........................................ 254
Garage door opener ..................... 263
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 269
Operation......................................... 271
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 272
Driving instructions............................ 273
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 273
Drinking and driving ..................... 273
Pedals .......................................... 273
Power assistance ......................... 273
Brakes .......................................... 274
Driving off .................................... 276
Parking ......................................... 276
Tires ............................................. 277
Hydroplaning ................................ 277
Tire traction.................................. 278
Tire speed rating .......................... 278
Winter driving instructions ........... 279
Standing water ............................. 280
Passenger compartment .............. 281
Driving abroad.............................. 281
Control and operation of
radio transmitters ........................ 281
Catalytic converter ....................... 282
Emission control .......................... 282
Coolant temperature .................... 283At the gas station .............................. 284
Refueling ...................................... 284
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 285
Engine compartment ......................... 287
Hood ............................................ 287
Engine oil ..................................... 288
Transmission fluid level ................ 293
Active Body Control* (ABC*)
fluid level ..................................... 293
Coolant level ................................ 294
Battery ......................................... 295
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 296
Tires and wheels................................ 297
Important guidelines .................... 297
Tire care and maintenance........... 298
Direction of rotation..................... 300
Loading the vehicle ...................... 300
Recommended tire
inflation pressure ......................... 306
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 308
Tire labeling ................................. 313
Load identification ....................... 317

Contents
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 318
Maximum tire load ....................... 319
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 320
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 320
Tire ply material ........................... 322
Tire and loading terminology ........ 323
Rotating tires ............................... 326
Winter driving .................................... 327
Winter tires .................................. 327
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 328
Snow chains................................. 328
Maintenance...................................... 329
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator........................... 330
Maintenance service
term exceeded ............................. 330
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator........................... 330
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 331
Vehicle care ....................................... 332
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 332
Practical hints.................................. 339
What to do if …? ................................. 340
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 340
Lamp in center console................. 348
Vehicle status messages
in the multifunction display ........... 349
Where will I find ...? ............................ 384
First aid kit.................................... 384
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, spare wheel ............ 384
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 388
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 388
Locking the vehicle ....................... 389
Fuel filler flap ................................ 390
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 391
Tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 391
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 392
SmartKey ...................................... 392
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 393
Replacing bulbs .................................. 394
Bulbs ............................................. 395
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 397
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 399Replacing wiper blades ...................... 401
Removing wiper blades ................. 401
Installing wiper blades .................. 402
Flat tire............................................... 403
Preparing the vehicle .................... 403
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 403
Battery ............................................... 408
Disconnecting the battery ............ 409
Removing the battery ................... 409
Charging and reinstalling
the battery .................................... 409
Reconnecting the battery ............. 410
Jump starting...................................... 411
Towing the vehicle.............................. 413
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 415
Fuses.................................................. 416
Aids for replacing fuses ................ 416
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment ................................ 417
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment ................................ 418

25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Coolant temperature gauge
141
2
Fuel gauge with fuel tank
reserve warning lamp
343
3
LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
51
KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
51
4
Speedometer with:vElectronic Stability
Program (ESP
®)
warning lamp
345
lDistance warning
lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Distance warning lamp with-
out function. It illuminates
when the ignition is on. It
should go out when the en-
gine is running.
344
5
Tachometer
142
Item
Page
6
Right display with: 345
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp
50
-Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
indicator lamp
340
7
JReset button
140
8
Display with:

Gear selector lever
position
174


Program mode
174


Digital clock
(see COMAND operating
instructions)
9
Multifunction display with:

Trip odometer
141


Main odometer
141
Item
Page
a
Outside temperature
indicator
142
b
Left display with:1Supplemental
Restraint System
(SRS) indicator lamp
347
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
341
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
341
?Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp,
USA only
342
±Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, Canada
only
342
HTire inflation pressure
warning lamp
346
c
Knob for instrument cluster il-
lumination
140

148 Controls in detailControl systemStandard display menu
In the standard display, the trip odometer
and main odometer are shown in the mul-
tifunction display.
1Trip odometer
2Main odometer

If you see another display, press
buttonè orÿ until the standard
display appears.

Press buttonk orj repeatedly
to select the functions in the standard
display menu.
The following functions are available:
Display digital speedometer

Press button j or k repeatedly
until the until digital speedometer ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
AUDIO menu
The functions in the
AUDIO
menu operate
the audio equipment which you currently
have turned on.
If no audio equipment is currently turned
on, the message:
AUDIO OFF
is shown in
the multifunction display.
The following functions are available:
iThe headings used in the menus table
are designed to facilitate navigation
within the system and are not neces-
sarily identical to those shown in the
control system displays.
The first function displayed in each
menu will automatically show you
which part of the system you are in.
Function
Page
Call up maintenance service dis-
play
330
Check tire inflation pressure*
308
Check engine oil level
289
Call up digital speedometer
148
Function
Page
Select radio station
149
Select satellite radio* station
(USA only)
149
Select CD track
150
Select MP3-CD track
150

162 Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus. De-
tailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following pag-
es.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTING
VEHICLE
CONVENIENCE
Select temperature display
mode
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Set automatic locking
Set key-dependency
Select multifunction display
mode
Set locator lighting
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid*
Activate easy-entry/exit feature
Select language
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirror
Select tire inflation pressure
unit
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
Set fold-in function for exterior
rear view mirrorsAdjusting the drive-dynamic
seat

163 Controls in detail
Control system
Instrument cluster submenu
Access the
INST. CLUS.
submenu via the
SETTINGS
menu. Use the
INST. CLUS.
submenu to change the instrument cluster
display settings. The following functions
are available:Selecting temperature display mode

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
INST.
CLUS.
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the multi-
function display:
TEMP. INDICATOR
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to set the temper-
ature unit to degrees Celsius (
°C) or de-
grees Fahrenheit (
°F).Selecting multifunction display mode

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
INST.
CLUS.
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the multi-
function display:
DISPLAY VALUES IN
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ or ç to set speedome-
ter unit to
MILES
or KM
.
Function
Page
Select temperature display
mode
163
Select multifunction display
mode
163
Select language
164
Select tire inflation pressure unit
164

164 Controls in detailControl systemSelecting language
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
INST.
CLUS.
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the multi-
function display:
LANGUAGE
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to select the lan-
guage to be used for the multifunction
display messages.Available languages:


German


English


French


Italian


Spanish
Selecting tire inflation pressure unit
Use this function to set the unit for the tire
inflation pressure display.

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
INST.
CLUS.
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the multi-
function display:
DISPLAY UNIT TIRE
PRESSURE
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ or ç to select the de-
sired tire inflation pressure unit.
Lighting submenu
Access the
LIGHTING
submenu via the
SET-
TINGS
menu. Use the
LIGHTING
submenu
to change the lamp and lighting settings on
your vehicle. The following functions are
available:
Function
Page
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
165
Set locator lighting
166
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
166
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
167

273 Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de-
pends on driving habits and operating con-
ditions.
To save fuel you should:

Keep tires at the recommended tire
inflation pressures.


Remove unnecessary loads.


Remove roof rack when not in use.


Allow engine to warm up under low
load use.


Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.


Have all maintenance work performed
at the intervals specified in the Mainte-
nance Booklet and as required by the
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or
FSS (Canada vehicles). Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic,
on short trips, and in hilly area.
Drinking and driving
PedalsPower assistance
Warning!
G
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal ac-
cident are greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Warning!
G
Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Ob-
jects stored in this area may impair pedal
movement.Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle.

277 Operation
Driving instructions
Tires
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. These indicators are located in six
places on the tread circumference and be-
come visible at a tread depth of approxi-
mately
1/16
in (1.6 mm), at which point
the tire is considered worn and should be
replaced.The treadwear indicator appears as a solid
band across the tread.
Specified tire inflation pressures must be
maintained. This applies particularly if the
tires are subject to extreme operating con-
ditions (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high
ambient temperatures).
Hydroplaning
Depending on the depth of the water layer
on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even
at low speeds and with new tires. Reduce
vehicle speed, avoid track grooves in the
road and apply brakes cautiously in the
rain.
Warning!
G
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that possi-
ble damage to your vehicle has occurred,
you should turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers, carefully slow down, and drive with cau-
tion to an area which is a safe distance from
the road.
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for re-
pairs.
Warning!
G
Although the applicable federal motor vehi-
cle safety laws consider a tire to be worn
when the treadwear indicators (TWI) be-
come visible at approximately
1/16 in
(1.6 mm), we recommend that you do not al-
low your tires to wear down to that level. As
tread depth approaches
1/8 in (3 mm), the
adhesion properties on a wet road are
sharply reduced.
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Warning!
G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle. Continued
driving with a flat tire or driving at high
speed with a flat tire will cause excessive
heat build-up and possibly a fire.

286 OperationAt the gas stationWindshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system*
For more information on refilling the wash-
er reservoir, see “Windshield washer sys-
tem and headlamp cleaning system*”
(page 296).
Coolant
For more information on coolant, see
“Coolant level” (
page 294) and see “Fu-
els, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 434).Brake fluid
For information on brake fluid, see “Brake
fluid” (
page 437)Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (
page 288).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 394).
For more information, see “Switching on
headlamps” (
page 50).
Tire inflation pressure
For information on tire inflation pressure,
see “Checking tire inflation pressure”
(
page 308).
!If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately. Do not add brake
fluid as this will not solve the problem.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” (
page 341).