Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
Contents
Sun visors .................................... 172
Rear window sunshade* .............. 173
Rear door window sunshade* ...... 173
Automatic climate control ................. 174
Setting the temperature............... 177
Adjusting air distribution.............. 178
Adjusting air volume .................... 179
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ....... 179
Defrosting .................................... 180
Air recirculation mode.................. 180
Charcoal filter .............................. 182
Rear window defroster................. 183
Deactivating the climate control
system ......................................... 183
Air conditioning............................ 184
Storage compartment ventilation. 184
Residual heat and ventilation....... 185
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents...................... 186
Rear passenger compartment
climate control*........................... 187
Power windows.................................. 188
Opening and closing the windows 188
Synchronizing power windows ..... 191
Sliding/pop-up roof............................ 192
Opening and closing the slid-
ing/pop-up roof ............................ 192
Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up
roof .............................................. 195
Driving systems.................................. 196
Cruise control ............................... 196
Distronic* ..................................... 199
AIRMATIC...................................... 211
Active Body Control (ABC)* .......... 213
Parktronic system* (Parking
assist) ........................................... 218
Loading............................................... 222
Roof rack* .................................... 222
Loading instructions ..................... 222
Cargo tie-down hooks................... 223
Useful features................................... 224
Interior storage spaces ................. 224
Ashtrays........................................ 232
Cigarette lighters .......................... 233
Heated steering wheel* ................ 235
Telephone* ................................... 236
Tele Aid......................................... 237
Garage door opener...................... 245
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 248
Operation.......................................... 249
The first 1000 miles (1500 km).......... 250
Driving instructions ............................ 251
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 251
Drinking and driving...................... 251
Pedals........................................... 251
Power assistance.......................... 251
Brakes .......................................... 252
Driving off ..................................... 253
Parking ......................................... 253
Tires.............................................. 254
Hydroplaning ................................ 255
Tire traction .................................. 255
Tire speed rating........................... 255
Winter driving instructions............ 256
Standing water ............................. 257
Passenger compartment............... 258
Driving abroad .............................. 258
Control and operation of radio
transmitters.................................. 258
Catalytic converter ....................... 259
Emission control........................... 259
Coolant temperature .................... 260