Mercedes-Benz 2001 S 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
211Contents - Driving
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Driving
Control and operation of
radio transmitters ..................... 212
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ................................. 213
Maintenance ................................... 213
Tele Aid ........................................... 214
Catalytic converter ........................224
Emission control ............................225
Starter switch .................................226
Starter switch –
KEYLESS-GO ..............................228
Starting and turning off
the engine ..................................231
Automatic transmission ...............233
Parking brake .................................242
Driving instructions ......................243
Drive sensibly – Save Fuel .......243
Drinking and driving ................243
Pedals .......................................... 243
Power assistance ........................ 244
Brakes .......................................... 244
Driving off ...................................245
Parking ........................................ 246
Tires ............................................. 247
Snow chains ............................... 249
Winter driving instructions .....250
Block heater ................................ 251
Deep water ..................................252
Passenger compartment ...........252
Traveling abroad ........................ 252
Cruise control ................................ 253
Distronic (DTR) ..............................256
Brake assist system
(BAS) ...........................................271
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ...........................................272
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ........................................... 274
Active body control (ABC) ............278
Level control system
for vehicles
with Airmatic system ...............279
Level control system
for vehicles
with Active Body Control
(ABC) ..........................................280
Adaptive damping system
(ADS) ...........................................283
Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........285
What you should know
at the gas station .......................290
Check regularly and
before a long trip ......................293