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Automatic transmission..................... 173
One-touch gearshifting................. 175
Gear ranges ................................. 176
Gear selector lever position ......... 177
Automatic shift program .............. 179
Driving tips................................... 180
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) S 55 AMG................. 181
Manual shift program S 55 AMG.. 183
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 185
Good visibility .................................... 186
Headlamp cleaning system*
(Standard on S 500, S 600,
S 55 AMG).................................... 186
Rear view mirrors......................... 186
Electrically folding exterior
rear view mirrors.......................... 188
Windshield wipers........................ 189
Sun visors .................................... 190
Rear window sunshade* .............. 191
Rear door window sunshade* ...... 191
Automatic climate control .................. 192
Setting the temperature................ 195
Adjusting air distribution............... 196
Adjusting air volume ..................... 198
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL........ 198
Defrosting..................................... 199
Air recirculation mode .................. 199
Charcoal filter ............................... 200
Rear window defroster.................. 201
Deactivating the climate
control system.............................. 202
Air conditioning............................. 202
Residual heat and ventilation........ 203
Ventilated storage compartment .. 204
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 204
Rear passenger compartment
climate control*............................ 205
Power windows .................................. 207
Opening and closing the power
windows........................................ 207
Synchronizing the power
windows........................................ 209
Summer opening feature .............. 209
Convenience closing feature......... 210
Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 211
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 211
Synchronizing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 213
Driving systems.................................. 214
Cruise control............................... 214
Distronic*..................................... 217
Airmatic........................................ 229
Active Body Control (ABC)* .......... 231
Parktronic system*
(Parking assist) ............................. 235
Loading .............................................. 240
Roof rack* .................................... 240
Loading instructions ..................... 241
Cargo tie-down hooks................... 241
Useful features................................... 242
Vanity mirrors............................... 242
Storage compartments................. 243
Ashtrays........................................ 251
Cigarette lighters.......................... 252
Heated steering wheel*................ 253
Telephone*................................... 254
Tele Aid......................................... 255
Garage door opener...................... 264
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 270