page 34 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 2004 W220 Owner's Manual
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Page 16 of 435
15 Introduction
Symbols
Symbols
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehi-
cle.
This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
-> In the glossary of technical
terms, this symbol is used to in-
dicate cross-references to term
definitions.
DISPLAY
Words appearing in the multi-
function display are printed in
the type shown here.
Warning!
G
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.!Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.iHelpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
Page 22 of 435
21 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Combination switch
Turn signals
Windshield wipers
High beam
47
48
128
2
Cruise control lever
Cruise control
Distronic*
210
203
206
3
Instrument cluster
22
4
Multifunction steering
wheel
24
5
Gear range indicator, clock
22
6
Lever for voice control sys-
tem*, see separate operat-
ing instructions
Item
Page
7
Front Parktronic* (Parking
assist) warning indicator
for right front area
226
8
Overhead control panel
27
9
Glove box lock
231
a
Glove box lid release
231
b
Glove box
231
c
Center console
25
d
Starter switch
31
e
Horn
f
Steering wheel adjustment
stalk
Heated steering wheel*
37
240
Item
Page
g
Parking brake pedal
45
h
Hood lock release
272
j
Parking brake release
45
k
Door control panel
28
l
Exterior lamp switch
124
m
Headlamp washer button*
177
n
Front Parktronic* (Parking
assist) warning indicator
for left front area
226
Page 24 of 435
23 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Coolant temperature gauge
132
2
Fuel gauge with:Fuel reserve warning lamp
308
3
LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
47
KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
4
Speedometer with:vESP warning lamp
308
lDistance warning
lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go
out when the engine is run-
ning.
307
5
Tachometer
133
6
Right display with:
Item
Page
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator
48
-Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) warning
lamp
304
7
Reset button
131
8
Display with:
Program mode
170
Gear range indicator
166
Digital clock (see
COMAND operating in-
structions)
9
Multifunction display
with:
Trip odometer
132
Main odometer
132
Stored speed for:
Cruise control
203
Distronic*
206
Item
Page
a
Outside temperature indica-
tor
133
b
Left display with:1Supplemental
restraint system
indicator lamp
310
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
305
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only?Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA
only
306
±Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada onlyHTire pressure warning
lamp
287,
309
c
Knob for instrument cluster
illumination
131
Page 25 of 435
24 At a glanceMultifunction steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
Item
Page
1
Multifunction display
134
Operating control
system
134
2
Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume
æup / to increase
çdown / to decrease
135
3
Telephone*: Press button
sto take a call
to dial a call
tto end a call
to reject an in-
coming call
144
Item
Page
4
Menu systems: Press
button
èfor next system
ÿfor previous system
135
5
Moving within a menu:
Press button
jfor next display
kfor previous display
135
Page 26 of 435
25 At a glance
Center console
Center console
Upper part
Item
Page
1
Switch for rear window
sunshade
179
2
Parking assist (Parktronic*
system) deactivation
switch
227
3
Airmatic or ABC* switch
220
4
Level control switch
222
5
Central locking switch
Anti-theft alarm system in-
dicator lamp
107
84
6
Hazard warning flasher
on/off switch
128
7
Central unlocking switch
107
8
ESP control switch
80
Item
Page
9
Rear seat head restraints,
switch for folding down
110
a
Tow-away alarm switch
85
b
COMAND system (see
separate operating instruc-
tions)
c
Automatic climate control
194
d
Ashtray
Lighter
238
239
Page 27 of 435
26 At a glanceCenter consoleLower part
Item
Page
1
KEYLESS-GO* start / stop
button
33
2
Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission
43
3
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp
71
4
Thumbwheel for setting
distance in Distronic*
213
5
Distance warning func-
tion* on / off switch
213
6
Lower storage compart-
ments
232
7
Program mode selector for
automatic transmission
170
Page 28 of 435
27 At a glance
Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
Item
Page
1
Left reading lamp on/off
130
2
Rear interior lighting
on/off
130
3
Right reading lamp on/off
130
4
Interior lighting control
129
5
Sliding/pop-up roof
199
6
Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system), telephone*, and
voice control system* (see
separate operating instruc-
tions)
242
7
Rear view mirror
38
8
Garage door opener
250
9
Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
245
Page 29 of 435
28 At a glanceDoor control panel
Door control panel
Item
Page
1
Door handle
96
2
Memory function (for stor-
ing seat, exterior mirror,
and steering wheel set-
tings)
121
3
Seat heating*
Seat ventilation*
114
117
4
Seat adjustment
35
5
Exterior mirror adjustment
38,
174
6
Switches for opening/clos-
ing front door windows
195
Item
Page
7
Rear passenger compart-
ment override switch
74
8
Switches for opening/clos-
ing rear windows
195
9
Remote trunk lid release
switch
Trunk lid opening/closing
system* switch
97
99
Page 31 of 435
30 Getting startedUnlocking
The “Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-
tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the infor-
mation given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described here, the “Controls in
detail” section will provide you with further
information. The corresponding page refer-
ences are located at the end of each seg-
ment.
Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKeySmartKey with remote control 1‹Lock button
2ŠUnlock button for trunk lid
3ŒUnlock button
4ÂPanic button
Press unlock button Œ on the
SmartKey.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
Get in the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 88).
Page 32 of 435
31 Getting started
Unlocking
Starter switch positionsStarter switch0For removing SmartKey
1Power supply to some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment
2Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3Starting position
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un-
attended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment may cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.iThe SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
!If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
Check the battery and charge it
if necessary (
page 366).
Get a jump start (
page 369).
To prevent accelerated battery dis-
charge or a completely discharged bat-
tery, always remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch when the engine is
not in operation.