Mercedes S-Class W-220

since 1998 release

Repair and operation of the car



Mercedes W220
+ Mercedes-Benz cars of the class S (W220)
- Operation manual
   Main bodies and panels of management/control
   Locks, keys and locks. Smart card. Uniform lock
   Protection against theft
   Assistance to landing and exit from the car
   Seats
   Systems of safety
   Steering wheel, rear-view mirrors
   Memory of provision of a seat
   Control panel
   Multipurpose steering wheel, multiinformation display
   Switches
   Automatic conditioner of air. Ventilation. Independent heater
   Window regulators, roof hatch
   Equipment of salon
   Driving and auxiliary systems
   Precautionary and control lamps, and also messages of the multiinformation display on the registered malfunctions
   The first-aid kit, the fire extinguisher, sign of an emergency stop also cut for a spare wheel
   Features of traffic regulations of the countries of Europe
   Messages and inscriptions in foreign languages
+ Routine maintenance
+ Engine
+ Cooling system and heating
+ Power supply system and release
+ Engine electric equipment
+ Automatic transmission
+ Power shafts
+ Brake system
+ Suspension bracket and steering
+ Body
+ Onboard electric equipment
+ Schemes of electric equipment




Precautionary and control lamps, and also messages of the multiinformation display on the registered malfunctions

Precautionary alarm and control lamps on the control panel

Control lamp of diagnostics of the engine ("Check the engine")


When turning an electronic key in the ignition lock in situation 2 the control lamp lights up.

It dies away at the working engine.

If the control lamp lights up at the working engine, malfunction of system of injection of fuel, system of ignition or system of release of OG can take place.

Extreme parameters of release of OG can be exceeded.

As soon as possible address on the Mercedes-Benz station for check of the car.


Control lamp of the brake system


When turning an electronic key in the ignition lock in situation 2 the control lamp lights up.

It dies away at the working engine.

If this control lamp lights up at the working engine, means the parking brake or in a receiver of brakes owing to leak of too little brake fluid is not released.

There is a danger of accident!

If the level of brake fluid fell in a receiver below norm, it can lead to failure of the brake system!

Do not add brake fluid.

It is impossible to continue the movement.

It is necessary to address on the Mercedes-Benz station.

Control lamp of systems of safety of SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

When turning an electronic key in the ignition lock in situation 1 or 2 the control lamp lights up approximately for 4 seconds. It confirms operability of systems of deduction of passengers (safety cushions, a natyazhitel of a seat belt and system of an automatic identification of existence of a children's seat).

If it does not light up, the long time does not die away, does not die away absolutely, blinks or lights up during the movement, then malfunction takes place.

There is a danger of accident!

With malfunction failure of systems of deduction of passengers in an emergency is possible. In exclusively exceptional cases also spontaneous operation of safety cushions or natyazhitel of a seat belt is possible.

Carefully continue the movement to the Mercedes-Benz next station!

(Safety cushions, natyazhitel of seat belts and system of an automatic identification of existence of a children's seat are considered in the Section of System of safety).

Precautionary alarm lamp of a reserve of fuel

If the precautionary alarm lamp-1-on the index of a reserve of fuel lights up at the working engine, so will reach a fuel reserve.

Precautionary alarm lamp of the electronic traction control system (ESP)

When turning an electronic key in the ignition lock in situation 2 on a speedometer the precautionary alarm lamp lights up. It dies away at the working engine.

If the precautionary alarm lamp lights up or blinks during the movement — address the subsection "Electronic Traction Control System (ESP)" of the Section Driving and auxiliary systems.

The precautionary alarm lamp lights up or blinks during the movement — address the subsection "Electronic Traction Control System (ESP)" of the Section Driving and auxiliary systems.

Precautionary alarm lamp of the Distronic system (DTR)

When turning an electronic key in the ignition lock in situation 2 on a speedometer the precautionary alarm lamp lights up. It dies away at the working engine.

If the precautionary alarm lamp lights up during the movement — address subsection "the Distronic System (DTR) of the Section Driving and auxiliary systems.

At cars without the Distronic system the lamp has no function.

It lights up when turning an electronic key in the ignition lock in situation 2 and dies away at the working engine.

Control lamp of the ABS system

When turning an electronic key in the ignition lock in situation 2 the control lamp of anti-blocking system (ABS) lights up. It dies away at the working engine.

If this control lamp lights up at the working engine, means because of malfunction the ABS system is disconnected. In this case on hand there is a normal brake operation of the brake system without antiblocking function.

At malfunction of the ABS control unit there is a risk of malfunctions and other systems as, for example, the Parktronic systems, the navigation system and automatic transmission.

In case of malfunction of the ABS system the electronic traction control system (ESP) and the amplifier of emergency brake application (BAS) are switched off. Indications of the warning system and the alarm system of malfunctions appear on the multiinformation display.

Address on the Mercedes-Benz station for check of the ABS system.

At recession of voltage below about 10 V, on the control panel the control lamp also lights up, and the ABS system is disconnected. At increase in tension is higher than the specified value, the control lamp dies away, and the ABS system is ready to work again.

Precautionary alarm and control lamp on the average console

Control lamp of AIRBAG-OFF
When turning a key in the ignition lock in situation 1 or 2 approximately for 6 seconds the control lamp lights up.

If it does not light up, means malfunction takes place.

The control lamp constantly burns when the children's seat with system of an identification of existence of a children's seat is established on a seat of the forward passenger, and displays that the safety cushion of the forward passenger is switched off. (The system of an automatic identification of existence of a children's seat is considered in the Section of System of safety).

Indication of the warning system and the alarm system of malfunctions on the multiinformation display

Indications of the warning system and the alarm system of malfunctions for the following systems immediately appear on the multiinformation display. They are subdivided into three categories.

Category K1:

Notifications of the highest priority.

They cannot be activated by pressing of the button R on the control panel.

Categories K2 and K3:

Notification of average and lowest prioritetnost.

They can be activated by pressing of the button R on the control panel and then are written down in memory of malfunctions (Undressed the Multipurpose steering wheel, the multiinformation display).

At certain indications of the warning system and alarm system of malfunctions the sound signal in addition is distributed. At emergence of red indications of the warning system and alarm system of malfunctions the sound signal is always distributed.

Indications of the warning system and the alarm system of malfunctions as, for example, "TRUNK OPEN" (the LUGGAGE CARRIER is OPEN) do not register in the STORAGE display of faults.

MALFUNCTION OF THE INDICATOR


* To Category (see above).

If there is this indication, transfer of all information from the control unit of the engine is not possible any more. Perhaps, that the index of temperature of cooling liquid, a tachometer, the indicator of the Speedtronic system or a tempostat is faulty.

MALFUNCTION OF THE INDICATOR


* To Category (see above).

Indicators of several systems failed. Perhaps, as some systems failed.

ACCUMULATOR BATTERY / GENERATOR


* To Category (see above).

The rechargeable battery is not charged.

Immediately eliminate malfunction.

The break of a ridge maple belt is possible. In this case replacement of a ridge maple belt is necessary for continuation of the movement. Otherwise, owing to failure of the pump of cooling liquid the overheat involving damage of the engine is possible.

Amplifier of emergency brake application


* To Category (see above).

In case of malfunction of the amplifier of emergency brake application (BAS) on hand there is a normal braking operation of the brake system without the BAS function.

WEAR OF BRAKE SLIPS


* To Category (see above).

Brake slips reached a limit of wear and have to be as soon as possible replaced.

BRAKE FLUID


* To Category (see above).

There is a danger of accident!

If the level of brake fluid fell in a receiver below norm, it can lead to failure of the brake system!

Do not add brake fluid.

It is impossible to continue the movement.

It is necessary to address on the Mercedes-Benz station.

SMART CARD (KEYLESS-GO system)


* To Category (see above).

1 Check state of charge of batteries of a smart card (Undressed Locks, keys and locks. Smart card. Uniform lock).
2 The smart card was not identified at the working engine. Immediately begin search of a smart card as after switching off of the engine blocking of locks or start of the engine of the car are more impossible.
3 The smart card was not identified. If necessary driving is made by an electronic key.
4 The smart card was identified when blocking locks.

DISTRONIC system (DTR)


* To Category (see above).

1 The system temporarily, owing to electromagnetic radiation, is not available on hand.
2 Clear a cover of the Distronic system in a front grille (Head Kuzov).
3 The Distronic system is faulty
4 The Speedtronic and Distronic systems are faulty.

PROVISION OF LANDING


* To Category (see above).

Wait until the seat and a steering wheel moved to situation for the movement. After that the indication of the indicator dies away.

Electronic traction control system


* To Category (see above).

1 At malfunction of the ESP system deceleration of power of the engine is possible.
2 The stabilizing action of electronic system
stabilization of the movement (ESP) and protivobuksovochny system are not available on hand.
3 After disappearance of supply voltage (a detachment of clips or discharge of the rechargeable battery) the system should be otjyustirovat anew.

For this purpose turn a steering wheel from an emphasis against the stop.

After that indication of malfunction dies away.

PARKING BRAKE


* To Category (see above).

LUGGAGE CARRIER


* To Category (see above).

COOLING LIQUID (level of cooling liquid)


* To Category (see above).

(Dolivaniye of cooling liquid — address the Head Routine maintenance).

COOLING LIQUID (temperature of cooling liquid)


* To Category (see above).

1 The break of a ridge maple belt is possible. In this case replacement of a ridge maple belt is necessary for continuation of the movement.
During emergence of indication "STOP, ENGINE OFF!" (FEET, to SWITCH OFF the ENGINE!) the engine cannot be started. The risk of damage of the engine takes place.
2 The fan for cooling of cooling liquid is faulty. (You monitor the index of temperature of cooling liquid (The section the Control panel).

Lighting


Line 1

Line 2

To *

LOW BEAM, L PASSING BEAM, AT THE LEFT

CHECK LAMP TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

LOW BEAM, R
PASSING BEAM, ON THE RIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TRAILER TURN SIGN, L
INDEX OF TURN OF THE TRAILER AT THE LEFT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TRAILER TURN SIGN, R
INDEX OF TURN OF THE TRAILER ON THE RIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TRAILER BRAKE LIGHT
LAMP OF THE SIGNAL OF TORMOZHENIIYA OF THE TRAILER

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TRAILER FOG LAMPN, R
FOGGY LAMP OF THE TRAILER

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TRAILER REVERSE LIGHT
TRAILER BACKING LIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TRAILER TAIL LIGHT, L
TAIL DIMENSIONAL LIGHT AT THE LEFT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TRAILER TAIL LIGHT, R
TAIL DIMENSIONAL LIGHT ON THE RIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
MALFUNCTION OF THE INDICATOR

VISIT WORKSHOP!
ADDRESS ON THE STATION THAT!

2

TURN SIGNAL, L
INDEX OF TURN, BACK LEFT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TURN SIGNAL, R
INDEX OF TURN, BACK RIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

L. TURN SIG. RFLECTR
THE INDEX OF TURN ON THE LEFT MIRROR

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

R. TURN SIG. RFLECTR
THE INDEX OF TURN ON THE RIGHT MIRROR

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TURN SIGNAL, F.L.
UKZATEL OF TURN, FORWARD LEFT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TURN SIGNAL, F.R.
UKZATEL OF TURN, FORWARD RIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

BRAKE LIGHT
LIGHT OF THE SIGNAL OF BRAKING 1

VISIT WORKSHOP!
ADDRESS ON THE STATION THAT!

2

BRAKE LIGHT, L
BRAKING SIGNAL LIGHT, LEFT 2

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

BRAKE LIGHT, R
BRAKING SIGNAL LIGHT, RIGHT 2

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

3RD STOP-LAMP
Z-y LAMP of the SIGNAL of BRAKING 2

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

HIGH BEAM, L
DRIVING BEAM AT THE LEFT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

HIGH BEAM, R
DRIVING BEAM ON THE RIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

LICENSE PLATE, L.
LAMP OF ILLUMINATION OF REGISTRATION PLATE, LEFT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

LICENSE PLATE, R.
LAMP OF ILLUMINATION OF REGISTRATION PLATE, RIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

SWITCH OFF LIGHT
TO TURN OFF THE LIGHT!

1

FRONT FOGLAMP, L.
FOG LIGHT, LEFT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

FRONT FOGLAMP, R.
FOG LIGHT, LEFT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

REAR FOGLAMP
FOGGY TAIL LIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

REVERSE LIGHT, L
BACKING LIGHT AT THE LEFT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

REVERSE LIGHT, R
BACKING LIGHT ON THE RIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TAIL LIGHT, L.
TAIL DIMENSIONAL LIGHT AT THE LEFT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

TAIL LIGHT, R.
TAIL DIMENSIONAL LIGHT ON THE RIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

SIDELIGHT, L
MARKER LIGHTS AT THE LEFT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

SIDELIGHT, R
MARKER LIGHTS ON THE RIGHT

CHECK LAMP
TO CHECK THE LAMP!

2

* Category (see above).

1 Excitement of a lamp of a signal of braking is made with delay or is constant — immediately address on the station!
2 Lamps of a signal of braking are equipped with several light-emitting diodes. Precautionary indication joins only at failure of all light-emitting diodes.

At failure of certain glow lamps other lamps are in exchange excited. (Replacement of faulty glow lamps is considered in the Head Onboard electric equipment).

LIGHT SENSOR


* Category (see above).

At malfunction of the sensor of light the light of headlights is automatically turned on.

In the Individual Installations system of the menu of the HEADLAMP MODE installation (SWITCHING SVETA FAR) it can be established on "MANUAL" (MANUAL CONTROL) (Undressed the Multipurpose steering wheel, the multiinformation display). Inclusion and switching off of light of headlights then again are possible light switch (Undressed Switches).

PNEUMOSUSPENSION BRACKET


* Category (see above).

1 Immediately stop the car. Do not switch off the engine. If the indicator did not go out in 5 minutes, organize towage of the car to the station.

At emergence of indication "AIR SPRING STOP, CAR TOO LOW!" (The PNEUMOSUSPENSION BRACKET, STOP, the INSUFFICIENT ROAD GLEAM) since a certain angle of rotation of a steering wheel any more free wheeling of wheels is not provided. At too big turn of a steering wheel the wing is injured.

2 Operability of system is limited.

 At emergence of indication of "AIR SPRING VISIT WORKSHOP" (the PNEUMOSUSPENSION BRACKET, ADDRESS ON the THAT STATION) do not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h.

LEVEL OF MOTIVE OIL


* To Category (see above).

1 It is necessary to check immediately the level of motive oil (address the section the Precautionary alarm lamp of level of motive oil).
2 In the engine there is no oil. The risk of damage of the engine takes place.
3 There is a danger of damage of the engine or catalyst. It is necessary to check immediately the level of motive oil (address the section the Precautionary alarm lamp of level of motive oil).
4 Recession of level of motive oil to a critical mark. It is necessary to check immediately the level (Precautionary indication of level of motive oil - Undressed the Multipurpose steering wheel, the multiinformation display and the Head Routine maintenance) and to make visual control on oil leak.
It is possible also that motive oil contains water. Check motive oil.
5 The system of measurement is faulty.

OIL TEMPERATURE (temperature of motive oil)


* To Category (see above).

There is a risk of damage of the engine — include higher transfer or reduce the speed of the movement.

After restoration of working temperature it is necessary to check immediately the level of motive oil (Precautionary indication of level of motive oil — address the Section the Multipurpose steering wheel, the multiinformation display).

KEY


* To Category (see above).

SYSTEM "SPEEDTRONIC»\\TEMPOSTAT


* To Category (see above).

1 Are faulty the Speedtronic system and темпостат.

DOOR


* To Category (see above).

AT SELECTOR LEVER

Indication appears at cars with a smart card (KEYLESS-GO system).

Transfer the AT selector lever to situation "P".

Indication appears at the switched-off engine and opening of a door of the driver if the lever of the selector is not in situation "P".

WATER IN THE SCREEN WIPER TANK


* To Category (see above).

(Dolivany waters — address the Section Check of Levels of Liquids, control of leaks).