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MAYBACH Order No. 6515 4424 13 Part No. 240 584 76 81 USA Edition A 2006 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATOR’S MANUAL Grafik in der Größe 216x79 mm in den Grafikrahmen importieren! Maybach 57 Maybach 62 Maybach 57 S Our company congratulates you on the purchase of your new Maybach. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in Maybach Manufaktur. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Maybach represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time:  Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.  Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Maybach.  Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.  Should you have any questions, please contact your Maybach Studio MRM (Maybach Relationship Manager) or call us at 1-866-FOR-MAYBach (in the USA) or 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada). We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Product information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Operator’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Service and warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Maybach automobiles . . . . . . . . . 11 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Change of address or ownership . 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Where to find it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Operating safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Proper use of the vehicle . . . . . . . 16 Problems with your vehicle . . . . . . . . 17 Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . 18 Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . 18 Vehicle data recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . Front center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upper part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lower part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overhead control panel . . . . . . . . . . . Driver’s door control panel . . . . . . . . . Rear passenger compartment . . . . . . . Maybach 57 (vehicles without rear center seat*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maybach 57 (vehicles with rear center seat*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maybach 62 without partition* . . Maybach 62 with partition* . . . . . Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maybach 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maybach 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear center seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maybach 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maybach 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maybach 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maybach 62 with power tilt/sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maybach 62 with electrotransparent roof* . . . . . . . . 21 22 24 26 27 27 28 30 31 32 32 34 36 38 40 40 42 44 44 46 48 48 51 54 Rear door control panel . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Maybach 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Maybach 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unlocking with the SmartKey. . . . Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO**. . . Starter switch positions . . . . . . . . . Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fastening the seat belts . . . . . . . . Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching on headlamps . . . . . . . . Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Problems while driving . . . . . . . . . Parking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching off headlamps . . . . . . . Turning off the engine . . . . . . . . . Releasing seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 60 60 61 62 65 65 68 70 72 72 74 77 77 78 79 80 82 83 83 84 84 85 86 Contents Safety and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Occupant safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Airbags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Children in the vehicle . . . . . . . . . 98 Override switch for rear passenger compartment . . . . . . . 105 Panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Driving safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . 107 ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ESP® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Electro-hydraulic brake system. . 112 Anti-theft systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . 115 Tow-away alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Controls in detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Locking and unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . 120 SmartKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** . . 124 Opening the doors from the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Closing the rear doors automatically from the inside (Maybach 62) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Opening the trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Closing the trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Trunk emergency release . . . . . . . 136 Valet trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Automatic central locking . . . . . . 138 Locking and unlocking from the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Setting front passenger seat position from rear . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Multicontour seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Seat ventilation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Memory function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing positions in memory . . . . Recalling positions from memory Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exterior lamp switch . . . . . . . . . . Combination switch . . . . . . . . . . . Cornering lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . Interior lighting in the front . . . . Interior lighting in the rear . . . . . Courtesy lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door entry lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument cluster illumination . Coolant temperature gauge . . . . Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside temperature indicator . . Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 153 153 154 155 155 159 159 161 162 163 168 168 168 169 169 170 171 171 171 172 172 Contents Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . Multifunction steering wheel . . Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard display menu. . . . . . . . Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . Distronic** menu . . . . . . . . . . . . Trip computer menu. . . . . . . . . . Vehicle status message memory menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . Gear selector lever position . . . . Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gear ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic shift program . . . . . . One-touch gearshifting . . . . . . . Emergency operation (Limp-home Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . Good visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamp cleaning system. . . . . Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . Power folding exterior rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sun visors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear window defroster. . . . . . . . 173 173 174 176 178 179 181 184 184 185 186 187 197 199 201 202 203 204 205 206 206 206 208 210 211 Automatic climate control. . . . . . . . . Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deactivating the climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating the climate control system in automatic mode. . . . . . Setting the temperature . . . . . . . Adjusting air distribution . . . . . . Adjusting air volume . . . . . . . . . . Front defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum cooling MAXCOOL . . . Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . Charcoal filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residual heat and ventilation . . . Temperature-controlled glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating rear passenger compartment settings at the cockpit control panel . . . . . . . . . . Rear passenger compartment . . . Activating the climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating the climate control system in automatic mode. . . . . . Setting the temperature . . . . . . . Adjusting air distribution . . . . . . Adjusting air volume . . . . . . . . . . Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 213 215 215 216 216 216 217 217 218 219 221 222 223 223 224 229 229 229 230 231 231 Residual heat and ventilation. . . Solar panel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening and closing the power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Synchronizing the power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer opening feature . . . . . . Convenience closing feature. . . . Power tilt/sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof (Maybach 57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof (Maybach 57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof (Maybach 62) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof (Maybach 62) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrotransparent roof* . . . . . . . . . Operating the electrotransparent roof. . . . . . . . 232 232 233 233 235 235 236 237 237 239 240 244 245 245 Contents Driving systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distronic**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Airmatic DC (Dual Control). . . . . Parktronic system (Parking assist). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking Assist System (PAS) . . . . Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cargo tie-down hooks . . . . . . . . Loading instructions . . . . . . . . . . Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartments . . . . . . . . Umbrella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floormats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cigarette lighters . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-smokers package*. . . . . . . . Folding table* (standard on Maybach 62; optional on Maybach 57) . . . . . . 248 248 251 263 267 272 280 280 280 281 281 282 293 294 295 298 299 301 302 Refrigerator** in rear center console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Battery charge socket. . . . . . . . . . 306 Rear window curtain . . . . . . . . . . 307 Rear door window curtains* . . . . 309 Partition* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Two-way intercom* (Maybach 62: standard with partition*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 External communication (special order equipment) . . . . . . 317 Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . 318 Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Tele Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Garage door opener. . . . . . . . . . . 335 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The first 1000 miles (1500 km) . . . . . Driving instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drive sensibly – save fuel . . . . . . . Drinking and driving . . . . . . . . . . Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tire speed rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter driving instructions . . . . . Standing water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passenger compartment . . . . . . . Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control and operation of radio transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . Emission control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . 341 342 343 343 343 343 344 344 346 346 347 347 348 348 349 350 350 350 350 351 351 352 Contents At the gas station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check regularly and before a long trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission fluid level . . . . . . . Coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system . . . . . Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important guidelines . . . . . . . . . Tire care and maintenance. . . . . Direction of rotation . . . . . . . . . Loading the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . Recommended tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking tire inflation pressure. Tire labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 353 355 356 356 357 360 361 362 363 364 364 365 367 367 373 375 380 Load identification. . . . . . . . . . . . DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum tire load. . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum tire inflation pressure. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) . . . . . . . Tire ply material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tire and loading terminology . . . Rotating tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tire speed rating for winter tires Winter tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance service indicator message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calling up the maintenance service indicator display. . . . . . . . Resetting the maintenance service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning and care of vehicle . . . . 384 385 386 387 387 389 390 393 394 394 395 395 396 396 397 398 399 399 Practical hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamps in instrument cluster . . . . Lamp in center console . . . . . . . . Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . Where will I find ...? . . . . . . . . . . . . . First aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, spare wheel. . . . . Unlocking/locking in an emergency. Unlocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . Locking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . Opening/closing in an emergency . . Power tilt/sliding sunroof (Maybach 57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power tilt/sliding sunroof (Maybach 62) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing SmartKey batteries . . . . . Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing bulbs for front lamps . License plate lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 410 410 416 417 451 451 451 452 452 453 454 454 455 456 458 459 460 463 Contents Replacing wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . Removing wiper blades . . . . . . . Installing wiper blades . . . . . . . . Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . Mounting the spare wheel . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disconnecting the batteries . . . . Charging and reinstalling the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reconnecting the batteries . . . . Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing towing eye bolt. . . . . . Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aids for replacing fuses . . . . . . . Fuse boxes in engine compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse box in passenger compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse box in the trunk . . . . . . . . . 464 464 465 466 466 466 471 473 474 475 476 478 480 481 482 482 483 483 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 Parts service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486 Warranty coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet. . . . . . . . . . . 487 Identification labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488 Layout of poly-V-belt drive . . . . . . . . 489 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 Same size tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492 Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493 Main dimensions and weights. . . . . . 494 Main dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. . . . . . 495 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 Engine oils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496 Engine oil additives . . . . . . . . . . . 496 Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . 496 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496 Premium unleaded gasoline . . . . 497 Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 Gasoline additives . . . . . . . . . . . . 498 Coolants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499 Windshield and headlamp washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 Technical terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511 Introduction Product information  Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved for use on Maybach vehicles and your model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Maybach vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us for use on Maybach vehicles are available at your authorized Maybach Studio where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed. 9 Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Maybach Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Maybach Studio will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. 10 We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Maybach, including:  New Car Limited Warranty Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.  Emission System Warranty  California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only)  State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Maybach Studio will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Maybach automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approximately 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a Maybach Studio, at Maybach Assistance Center, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Three Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645. 11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Maybach Studio for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. Roadside Assistance The Maybach Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-866-FOR-MAYBach (in the USA) 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada) will be answered by Maybach Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Maybach Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio. 12 Change of address or ownership If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Maybach Assistance Center at 1-866-FOR-MAYBach (in the USA) or 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada). It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Maybach, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Maybach Assistance Center at 1-866-FOR-MAYBach (in the USA) or 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada). Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: Certain Maybach models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Maybach Studio or write to:  Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.  Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350  Gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. In Canada: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 13 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Controls in detail Technical data Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes technical innovations. All important technical data for your Maybach can be found in this section. Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated in the vehicle’s interior. Operation Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your Maybach. Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your Maybach. 14 Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: Practical hints  this Operator’s Manual This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.  the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehicle. Introduction Symbols  Symbols Trademarks:  Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.  ESP® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler.  HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.  BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. 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 Maybach. Warning! G Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.  This symbol points to instructions for you to follow.  A number of these symbols appear- ing in succession indicates a multiplestep procedure.  page ! Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.  i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. 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 indicate cross-references to term definitions. DISPLAY Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in the type shown here. ** Two asterisks designate standard equipment which the purchaser of the vehicle had the option to delete at the time the vehicle was ordered. 15 Introduction Operating safety Warning! G Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Maybach Studio for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving. 16 Warning! G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/ wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Maybach Studio or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs. Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules:  the safety precautions in this manual  the “Technical data” section in this manual  traffic rules and regulations  motor vehicle laws and safety standards Warning! G Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury. Introduction Problems with your vehicle  Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your Maybach Relationship Manager at an authorized Maybach Studio to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Maybach Studio management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Maybach Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Three Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 17 Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your Maybach Studio, the Maybach Assistance Center, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 18 Introduction Vehicle data recording  Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others  for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes  with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee  in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency  for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or  as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system. 19 20 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Front center console Overhead control panel Driver’s door control panel Rear passenger compartment Rear seats Rear center seat* Rear center console Rear door control panel 21 At a glance Cockpit 22 At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Exterior lamp switch 2 Headlamp washer button Page 78, 155 206  High beam 79  Turn signals 79  Windshield wipers 80 4 Cruise control lever  Cruise control 248  Distronic** 251 5 Multifunction steering wheel 68, 174 6 Horn 24, 169 Page 8 Lever for voice control system, see separate operating instructions 9 Starter switch 3 Combination switch 7 Instrument cluster Item 62 Item Page e Glove box lid release 283 f Glove box lock 283 g Front center console 27 68 a Front Parktronic warning indicator 269 h Steering wheel adjustment stalk b Air vent grille with storage box 282 j Heated steering wheel switch 318 k Remote trunk opening/closing switch 132 c Overhead control panel 30 d Compartment for front telephone 284, 320 The Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ are located in the compartment for front telephone. 330 l Parking brake pedal m Hood lock release 83 356 n Parking brake release 83 o Door control panel 31 23 At a glance Instrument cluster 24 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page Item 1 Coolant temperature gauge 170 a A 2 Fuel gauge with fuel reserve warning lamp 410 3 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 4 Speedometer 5 v ABS/ESP® lamp 6 l 7 K 1 Distance warning lamp1 Right turn signal indicator lamp 107, 109, 410 251, 411 79 8 Tachometer 171 9 - 107, 411 Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp Item High beam headlamp indicator lamp 159 k H b J Reset button 169 169 c < Seat belt telltale 94, 412 l Knob for instrument cluster illumination m ? Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only 415 ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only 415 n ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 414 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only 414 o 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp 88, 413 79 172 warning Page d Digital clock (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) e Gear selector lever position and program mode 198 f Main odometer 173 g Trip odometer 171 h Multifunction display 173 j Outside temperature indicator 171 Page Tire inflation pressure warning lamp 412 Vehicles without Distronic**: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running. 25 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button 174 Page 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: æ up/to increase Press button ç down/to decrease j for next display k for previous display 3 Telephone: Press button 26 173 Item s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call At a glance Front center console  Front center console Upper part Item Page Item 1 Hazard warning flasher on/ off switch 161 7 Automatic climate control 2 Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp 116 8 Chrome label for opening cover of: 3 Central locking switch 139 4 Central unlocking switch 139 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 101 6 COMAND (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) Page 212  Cup holders 295  Button for opening/closing rear window curtain 307  Button for opening/closing rear door window curtains* 309 27 At a glance Front center console Lower part Maybach 57 and Maybach 62 without partition* Item Page 1 KEYLESS-GO** start/stop button 63, 76 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 75 3 Parking Assist System (PAS) parallel parking button 277 4 Button for retracting/extending rear seat head restraints 145 5 Parking assist (Parktronic system) deactivation button 270 6 Two-way intercom* on/off button (only Maybach 62) 315 Item Page 7 Chrome label for opening cover of:  Ashtray 298  Lighter 300  Storage compartment* 301 8 Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic** 259 9 Distance warning function** on/off button 259 a Level control button 266 b Airmatic DC button 264 c Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) control switch 111 d Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission 203 i Depending on equipment, the arrangement of switches and buttons may vary. 28 At a glance Front center console Maybach 62 with partition* Item Page Item 1 KEYLESS-GO** start/stop button 63, 76 8 Partition* opening/closing button 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 75 9 Chrome label for opening cover of: 3 Parking Assist System (PAS) parallel parking button 277 4 Button for retracting/extending rear seat head restraints 145 5 Parking assist (Parktronic system) deactivation button 270 6 Two-way intercom on/off button 315 7 Button for opening/closing partition* curtain 314 Page 312  Ashtray 298  Lighter 300  Storage compartment* 301 a Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic** 259 b Distance warning function** on/off button 259 c Level control button 266 d Airmatic DC button 264 e Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) control switch 111 f Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission 203 i Depending on equipment, the arrangement of switches and buttons may vary. 29 At a glance Overhead control panel Item 30 Page 1 Left front reading lamp on/off 162 2 Rear interior lighting on/off 162 3 Interior lighting control 162 4 Right front reading lamp on/off 162 5 Front interior lighting on/off 162 6 Tow-away alarm button 117 7 Rear view mirror 70, 206 8 Garage door opener 335 9 Auto-dimming function on/ off 206 Item Page a Hands-free microphone for:  Telephone 319  Tele Aid (emergency call system) 325  Voice control system, see separate operating instructions b Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 325 c Switch for opening/closing power tilt/sliding sunroof (Maybach 57) 237 Switch for opening/closing power tilt/sliding sunroof (Maybach 62) 240 Switch for operating electrotransparent roof* screen 245 At a glance Driver’s door control panel  Driver’s door control panel Item Page 1 Inside door handle 130 2 Memory function (for storing seat, mirror and steering wheel settings) 154 3 Seat adjustment Item Page 7 Override switch for rear passenger compartment 105 8 Switches for opening/closing rear door windows 233 209 9 Button for opening storage compartment 285 4 Button for folding exterior mirrors in and out 285 5 Exterior mirror adjustment 70 a Handle for opening storage compartment 6 Switches for opening/closing front door windows 233 b Seat ventilation* 151 c Seat heating 150 65 31 At a glance Rear passenger compartment Maybach 57 (vehicles without rear center seat*) 32 At a glance Rear passenger compartment Item Page Item Page 1 Vanity mirror, left 281 5 Vanity mirror, right 2 Speedometer 172 3 Clock (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 172 6 Video monitor, right (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 289 4 Outside temperature gauge 171 7 Button for opening multifunction compartment*, right 8 Automatic climate control panel 289 281 Item Page 9 Button for opening storage compartment/drawer 287 a Button for opening multifunction compartment*, left 289 b Video monitor, left (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 33 At a glance Rear passenger compartment Maybach 57 (vehicles with rear center seat*) 34 At a glance Rear passenger compartment Item Page Item Page Item 1 Vanity mirror, left 281 5 Vanity mirror, right 2 Speedometer 172 3 Clock (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 172 6 Video monitor, right (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 289 4 Outside temperature gauge 171 7 Button for opening multifunction compartment*, right a Button for opening multifunction compartment*, left 8 Automatic climate control panel 228 b Video monitor, left (separate COMAND and RearCabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 281 9 Vehicles with rear center seat*: control panel for rear functions in rear center console Page 49 289 35 At a glance Rear passenger compartment Maybach 62 without partition* 36 At a glance Rear passenger compartment Item Page 1 Vanity mirror, left 281 2 Speedometer 172 3 Clock (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 172 4 Outside temperature gauge 171 5 Vanity mirror, right 281 Item Page 6 Video monitor, right (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) Item Page a Button for opening storage compartment/drawer 287 Vehicles with rear center seat*: control panel for rear functions in the storage compartment/drawer 52, 55 7 Button for opening upper storage compartment 289 8 Button for opening multifunction compartment*, right 289 b Button for opening multifunction compartment*, left 9 Automatic climate control panel 228 c Video monitor, left (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 289 37 At a glance Rear passenger compartment Maybach 62 with partition* 38 At a glance Rear passenger compartment Item Page 1 Vanity mirror, left 281 2 Speedometer 172 3 Clock (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 172 4 Outside temperature gauge 5 Vanity mirror, right Item Page 6 Video monitor, right (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) Item Page a Button for opening storage compartment/drawer 287 Vehicles with rear center seat*: control panel for rear functions in the storage compartment/drawer 52, 55 7 Button for opening upper storage compartment 288 171 8 Storage pocket, right 290 b Storage pocket, left 228 281 9 Automatic climate control panel c Video monitor, left (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 290 39 At a glance Rear seats Maybach 57 40 At a glance Rear seats Item Page 1 Rear Parktronic warning indicator 269 2 Button for opening upper storage compartment with insert for two champagne flutes 290 3 Chrome label for opening DVD player, AUX sockets and headphone jacks (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 290 4 Chrome label for opening CD changer compartment (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 290 Item 5 Chrome label for opening middle storage compartment 6 Door control panel, left Page 290 57 7 Handle for opening left door storage compartment for headphones 285 8 Handle for opening left door storage compartment 285 9 Center armrest with Item a Rear center console Page 48 b Rear-cabin cup holder 295 c 12-V socket 305 d Adjustment switch for left multicontour seat 148 e Folding table* 302 f Folding table* 302 g Adjustment switch for right multicontour seat 148  Storage compartment for telephone 323 h Handle for opening right door storage compartment 285  Storage compartment underneath 290 285  Refrigerator** underneath 303 j Handle for opening right door storage compartment for headphones k Door control panel, right 57 41 At a glance Rear seats Maybach 62 42 At a glance Rear seats Item Page Item Page 1 Rear Parktronic warning indicator 269 6 Door control panel, left 285 2 Button for opening upper storage compartment with insert for two champagne flutes 290 7 Handle for opening left door storage compartment for headphones 8 Handle for opening left door storage compartment 285 3 Chrome label for opening DVD player, AUX sockets and headphone jacks (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 290 4 Chrome label for opening CD changer compartment (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 290 5 Chrome label for opening middle storage compartment 290 58 Item d Rear center console Page 48 e Rear-cabin cup holder 295 f 12-V socket 305 g Folding table 302 h Folding table 302 148 9 Button for opening storage compartment 286 j Adjustment switch for right multicontour seat a Storage compartment 286 285 b Adjustment switch for left multicontour seat 148 k Handle for opening right door storage compartment for headphones c Center armrest with 323 l Handle for opening right door storage compartment 285 m Button for opening storage compartment 286 n Storage compartment 286  Storage compartment for telephone  Storage compartment underneath 290  Refrigerator** underneath 303 o Door control panel, right 58 43 At a glance Rear center seat* Maybach 57 44 At a glance Rear center seat* Item 1 Rear Parktronic warning indicator Page 269 2 Rear center backrest  DVD player compartment, CD changer compartment, AUX sockets and headphone jacks located behind backrest (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 292  Storage compartment between the rear outer seats located behind backrest 292  Center armrest with storage compartment for telephone (backrest folded down) 323 Item  Page Vehicles with rear center seat*: Center armrest with storage compartment (backrest folded down) for  telephone and  control panel for rear functions 3 Door control panel, left 323 49 57 Item Page 7 Adjustment switch for left multicontour seat 148 8 12-V socket 305 9 Switch for rear center seat head restraints 146 a Cup holder 296 b Adjustment switch for right multicontour seat 148 4 Handle for opening left door storage compartment for headphones 285 c Handle for opening right door storage compartment for ashtray 285 5 Handle for opening left door storage compartment for ashtray 285 d Handle for opening right door storage compartment for headphones 285 6 Cup holder 296 e Door control panel, right 57 45 At a glance Rear center seat* Maybach 62 46 At a glance Rear center seat* Item 1 Rear Parktronic warning indicator Page 269 2 Rear center backrest  DVD player compartment, CD changer compartment, AUX sockets and headphone jacks located behind backrest (see separate COMAND and Rear-Cabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) 292  Storage compartment between the rear outer seats located behind backrest 292  Center armrest with storage compartment for telephone (backrest folded down) 323 Item  Page Vehicles with rear center seat*: Center armrest with storage compartment (backrest folded down) for  telephone and 323  control panel for rear functions 52, 55 3 Door control panel, left 58 Item Page 8 Storage compartment 286 9 Cup holder 296 a 12-V socket 305 b Switch for rear center seat head restraints 146 c Cup holder 296 d Adjustment switch for right multicontour seat 149 4 Handle for opening left door storage compartment for headphones 285 e Handle for opening right door storage compartment for headphones 285 5 Handle for opening left door storage compartment for ashtray 285 f Handle for opening right door storage compartment for ashtray 285 6 Adjustment switch for left multicontour seat 149 g Button for opening storage compartment 286 7 Button for opening storage compartment 286 h Storage compartment 286 j Door control panel, right 58 47 At a glance Rear center console Maybach 57 Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on/off 163 2 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 325 3 Right reading lamp on/off 163 4 Ambient lighting on/off 163 Rear interior lamps on/off 163 5 Thumbwheel for dimming ambient lighting 163 6 Cover of compartment with: Example with rear door window curtains* i Depending on equipment, the arrangement of switches and buttons may vary. 48  Ashtray 298  Lighter 300  Storage compartment* 301 Item Page 7 Button for opening/closing rear right side door window curtain* 309 8 Button for opening/closing rear window curtain (only if equipped with rear door window curtains*) 307 9 Button for opening/closing rear left side door window curtain* 309 a Rear interior lamps on/off 163 Button for opening/closing rear window curtain (only if not equipped with rear door window curtains*) 307 b Central unlocking switch 139 c Central locking switch 139 At a glance Rear center console Control panel for rear functions* in rear center console (vehicles with rear center seat*) Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on/off 163 2 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 325 3 Right reading lamp on/off 163 4 Ambient lighting on/off 163 Rear interior lamps on/off 163 5 Thumbwheel for dimming ambient lighting 163 Item 6 Rear interior lamps on/off Button for opening/closing rear window curtain (only if not equipped with rear door window curtains*) Page 163 307 7 Central locking switch 139 8 Central unlocking switch 139 i Depending on equipment, the arrangement of switches and buttons may vary. 49 At a glance Rear center console Control panel for rear window curtains* in rear armrest compartment (vehicles with rear center seat*) (The mobile phone shown is not an available option and is subject to change) 50 Item Page 1 Button for opening/closing rear right side door window curtain* 309 2 Button for opening/closing rear window curtain (only if equipped with rear door window curtains*) 307 3 Button for opening/closing rear left side door window curtain* 309 At a glance Rear center console Maybach 62 with power tilt/sliding sunroof Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on/off 165 2 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 325 3 Right reading lamp on/off 165 4 Ambient lighting on/off 165 5 Headliner lamps and pillar uplights on/off Depending on equipment, the arrangement of switches and buttons may vary. Page a Switch for raising/lowering power tilt/sliding sunroof 242 b Button for opening/closing rear right side door window curtain* 309 165 c Button for opening/closing rear window curtain 307 6 Thumbwheel for dimming ambient lighting and headliner lamps and pillar uplights 165 d Button for opening/closing rear left side door window curtain* 309 312 7 Two-way intercom* volume thumbwheel 315 e Button for opening/closing partition* f Button for opening/closing partition* curtain 312 g Two-way intercom* on/off button 315 h Rear interior lamps on/off 165 j Central unlocking switch 139 k Central locking switch 139 8 Cover of compartment with: i Item  Ashtray 298  Lighter 300  Storage compartment* 301 9 Switch for opening/closing power tilt/sliding sunroof 242 51 At a glance Rear center console Control panel for rear functions* in storage compartment/drawer (vehicles with rear center seat*) i Depending on equipment, the arrangement of switches and buttons may vary. 52 Item Page Item Page 1 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 325 7 Two-way intercom* on/off button 315 2 Right reading lamp on/off 165 8 Rear interior lamps on/off 165 3 Ambient lighting on/off 165 9 Central locking switch 139 4 Headliner lamps and pillar uplights on/off 165 a Central unlocking switch 139 b Left reading lamp on/off 165 5 Thumbwheel for dimming ambient lighting and headliner lamps and pillar uplights 165 6 Two-way intercom* volume thumbwheel 315 c Remote control (see separate COMAND and RearCabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) At a glance Rear center console Control panel for rear functions* in rear armrest compartment (vehicles with rear center seat*) Item Page 1 Switch for opening/closing power tilt/sliding sunroof 242 2 Switch for raising/lowering power tilt/sliding sunroof Item Page 309 242 5 Button for opening/closing rear left side door window curtain* 312 3 Button for opening/closing rear right side door window curtain* 309 6 Button for opening/closing partition* 7 Button for opening/closing partition* curtain 312 4 Button for opening/closing rear window curtain 307 (The mobile phone shown is not an available option and is subject to change) i Depending on equipment, the arrangement of switches and buttons may vary. 53 At a glance Rear center console Maybach 62 with electrotransparent roof* Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on/off 166 2 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 325 3 Right reading lamp on/off 166 4 Ambient lighting on/off 166 5 Roof lighting on/off 166 6 Thumbwheel for dimming ambient lighting or roof lighting 7 Two-way intercom* volume thumbwheel Depending on equipment, the arrangement of switches and buttons may vary. 54 Page a Switch for making electrotransparent roof* opaque/transparent 246 b Button for opening/closing rear right side door window curtain* 309 c Button for opening/closing rear window curtain 307 166 309 315 d Button for opening/closing rear left side door window curtain* e Button for opening/closing partition* 312 f Button for opening/closing partition* curtain 312 g Two-way intercom* on/off button 315 h Rear interior lamps on/off 166 j Central unlocking switch 139 k Central locking switch 139 8 Cover of compartment with: i Item  Ashtray 298  Lighter 300  Storage compartment* 301 9 Switch for opening/closing electrotransparent roof* screen 246 At a glance Rear center console Control panel for rear functions* in storage compartment/drawer (vehicles with rear center seat*) Item Page Item Page 1 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 325 7 Two-way intercom* on/off button 315 2 Right reading lamp on/off 166 8 Rear interior lamps on/off 166 3 Ambient lighting on/off 166 9 Central locking switch 139 4 Roof lighting on/off 166 a Central unlocking switch 139 5 Thumbwheel for dimming ambient lighting or roof lighting 166 b Left reading lamp on/off 166 6 Two-way intercom* volume thumbwheel 315 c Remote control (see separate COMAND and RearCabin Audiovisual System operating instructions) i Depending on equipment, the arrangement of switches and buttons may vary. 55 At a glance Rear center console Control panel for rear functions* in rear armrest compartment (vehicles with rear center seat*) (The mobile phone shown is not an available option and is subject to change) i Depending on equipment, the arrangement of switches and buttons may vary. 56 Item Page 1 Switch for opening/closing electrotransparent roof* screen 246 2 Switch for making electrotransparent roof* opaque/transparent 246 3 Button for opening/closing rear right side door window curtain* 309 Item Page 4 Button for opening/closing rear window curtain 307 5 Button for opening/closing rear left side door window curtain* 309 6 Button for opening/closing partition* 312 7 Button for opening/closing partition* curtain 312 At a glance Rear door control panel  Rear door control panel Maybach 57 Item 1 Page 1 Selection switch for right front passenger seat adjustment1 147 2 Selection switch for right rear seat adjustment1 147 3 Memory button for storing rear seat positions 154 4 Inside door handle 130 5 Seat ventilation* 151 6 Seat heating 150 7 Seat adjustment 142 8 Switches for opening/closing rear door window 233 These switches are located on the right rear passenger side only. 57 At a glance Rear door control panel Maybach 62 Item 1 58 Page 1 Selection switch for right front passenger seat adjustment1 147 2 Selection switch for right rear seat adjustment1 147 3 Memory button for storing rear seat positions 154 4 Inside door handle 130 5 Switch for moving seat to fully reclined position 143 6 Seat ventilation* 151 7 Seat heating 150 8 Switch for moving seat to upright position 143 9 Seat adjustment 143 a Switches for opening/closing rear door window 233 These switches are located on the right rear passenger side only. Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 59 Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions.  Press unlock button Œ on the Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. 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 references are located at the end of each segment. i The electro-hydraulic brake system is activated ( page 112).  Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. SmartKey with remote control 1 2 3 4  Panic button ( page 106) Š Opening button for trunk Œ Unlock button ‹ Lock button Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 60 For more information, see “SmartKey” ( page 120). Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO** With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock and unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without inserting the SmartKey in the starter switch. i To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the door. Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.  Grasp an outside door handle. All turn signal lamps flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. i If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function. i The electro-hydraulic brake system is activated ( page 112).  Get in the vehicle. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO**” ( page 124). 61 Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions Warning! G 0 For removing SmartKey i 1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” ( page 410). When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. SmartKey 3 Starter switch 62 Starting position i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. Getting started Unlocking ! SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** If the SmartKey can still not be turned, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions.   Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary ( page 471). Get a jump start ( page 476). To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. If you firmly depress the brake pedal during pressing KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the engine starts automatically. i The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only For information on starting the engine using the SmartKey, see “Starting with the SmartKey” ( page 75). 63 Getting started Unlocking The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle.  Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P.  Do not depress the brake pedal. Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1  Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 64  once again, the ignition (position 2) is switched on  twice, the power supply is again switched off Ignition (or position 2) i  Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once, the power supply is again switched off. twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. All lamps in the instrument cluster (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” ( page 410). i When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO**” ( page 75). Getting started Adjusting  Adjusting Warning! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! G Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. Only the reclining seat (in Maybach 62 rear cabin) can be used in a reclined position with seat belts properly fastened while the vehicle is in motion. The reclining seat in the Maybach 62 rear cabin includes a belt system and kinematic electronic controls that are designed to maintain proper support and restraint-system effectiveness in all seat settings in the event of a collision or similar situation. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt ( page 72). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 65 Getting started Adjusting Warning! G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Maybach authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. 66 A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located on each door.  Switch on the ignition ( page 62). or  Open the respective door. i The memory function ( page 152) lets you store settings for the seat positions together with the settings for the steering wheel and rear view mirrors. Seat fore and aft adjustment  Press switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Seat fore and aft adjustment Seat height Seat cushion tilt Seat backrest tilt Seat cushion depth Head restraint height Adjust to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, corresponding to the driver’s ability to properly operate the controls. ! When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats. Getting started Adjusting Seat height Head restraint height  Press switch up or down in direction  Press switch up or down in direction of arrow 2. Seat cushion tilt  Press switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt  Press switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 4 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat cushion depth  Press switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 until your legs are supported comfortably. Head restraint tilt of arrow 6. Warning! G For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint.  Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible. For more information, see “Seats” ( page 141). 67 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Warning! G Steering wheel adjustment i The stalk is located on the lower lefthand side of the steering wheel. The memory function ( page 152) lets you store settings for the steering wheel together with settings for the rear view mirrors and seat positions. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Adjusting steering column in or out  Move stalk forward or backward in When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 68 direction of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Adjusting steering column up or down 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down  Switch on the ignition ( page 62). or  Open the driver’s door.  Move the stalk up or down in direc- tion of arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all of the displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. For more information, see “Heated steering wheel” ( page 318). Getting started Adjusting Easy-entry/exit feature Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the CONVENIENCE submenu of the control system ( page 196). With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you G  You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.  Warning! close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press the KEYLESS-GO** start/stop button ( page 63) once with the driver’s door closed. To stop steering wheel adjustment, do one of the following: i  Move steering column stalk ( page 68). The last set steering wheel position is stored when  Press seat adjustment switch ( page 66).  Press one of the memory position buttons or the memory button M ( page 153).  the ignition is switched off  the position is stored in memory ( page 153) With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you  remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or  open the driver’s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO** start/stop button in position 1 ( page 62). i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started. 69 Getting started Adjusting Warning! G Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions. Warning! G In case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. ! Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water. 70 i The memory function ( page 152) lets you save the rear view mirror settings together with the settings for the steering wheel and seat positions. Interior rear view mirror  Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” ( page 206). Exterior rear view mirrors Warning! G With the exterior rear view mirrors folded in when driving the vehicle, you cannot observe surrounding traffic conditions and which could result in an accident. Before driving the vehicle, make sure the exterior rear view mirrors are folded out. Getting started Adjusting Warning! G The buttons are located on the driver’s door.  Switch on the ignition ( page 62).  Press button 1 for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button 2 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. Exercise care when using the passengerside exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.  Push adjustment button 3 up, down, left, or right according to the desired setting. ! 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button 3 Adjustment button For information on how to reposition the exterior mirror housing when it was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), see “Power folding exterior rear view mirrors” ( page 208). i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically. For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” ( page 206). 71 Getting started Driving Warning! G Make sure that absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure that the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. Fastening the seat belts Warning! G Due to the considerably larger interior compared to other vehicles, for occupants in the rear of the vehicle not properly wearing their seat belts, the risk of injury in an accident is significantly increased. They are much more likely to be thrown around in the vehicle in slight frontal impacts or even during emergency braking maneuvers. 72 Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women. Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The airbags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are wearing their seat belts ( page 88). Warning! G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Maybach authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Getting started Driving A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Warning! G Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Warning! Only the reclining seat (in Maybach 62 rear cabin) can be used in a reclined position with seat belts properly fastened while the vehicle is in motion. The reclining seat in the Maybach 62 rear cabin includes a belt system and kinematic electronic controls that are designed to maintain proper support and restraint-system effectiveness in all seat settings in the event of a collision or similar situation. Keep the door storage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion. Failure to do so may cause the seat belt to catch at the rear and prevent proper positioning of the seat belt. G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. Warning! G Read and observe the additional warning notices printed in the “Safety and Security” section ( page 92). 1 2 3 4 Seat belt outlet Latch plate Buckle Release button  Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt outlet 1.  Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips.  Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 un til it clicks. 73 Getting started Driving   If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Proper use of seat belts:  Do not twist the belt when fastening.  Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm).  Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen.  Place the seat backrest in a nearly upright position.  Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time.  Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. 74  Check your seat belt during travel to make sure it is properly positioned. Starting the engine  Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing. Warning! Warning! G Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the belts. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Maybach Studio. G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive with at least one window fully open. Getting started Driving Automatic transmission Starting with the SmartKey Starting with KEYLESS-GO**  Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. Warning!  Do not depress the accelerator. As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine.  Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 62). i Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” ( page 197). When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically. For more information, see “Turning off the engine with the SmartKey” ( page 84). G You can start your vehicle without a SmartKey using the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button on the gear selector lever. In order to start the engine with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:  The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle.  All the doors must be closed. 75 Getting started Driving  Firmly depress the brake pedal during  If you are starting the engine with the starting procedure. KEYLESS-GO**, close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO**. The gear selector lever lock is released.  Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only i If the SmartKey’s battery is discharged, you cannot start the vehicle using the KEYLESS-GO function. Use the SmartKey instead.  Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P.  Do not depress the accelerator. 76 once. or The engine starts.  Start the engine with the SmartKey as For more information, see “Turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO**” ( page 85). Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps:  If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure. radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO**.  Repeat the starting procedure ( page 74). Remember that extend- ed starting attempts can drain the battery.  Get a jump start ( page 476). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system.  Notify an authorized Maybach Studio. Getting started Driving  Release the parking brake by pulling Parking brake on handle 1. The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. Driving off  Firmly depress brake pedal. ! In order to avoid damaging the transmission,  wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion  place the gear selector lever in position P or R only when the vehicle is stopped. The gear selector lever lock is released.  Move gear selector lever to Warning! Warning!  Release the brake pedal. position D or R. 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.  Carefully depress the accelerator ped- G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. al. Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs move down. ! If you hear a warning signal and the message RELEASE PARKING BRAKE appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake. 77 Getting started Driving ! ! Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. Switching on headlamps Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. i The vehicle automatically lock after driving off. The locking knobs in the doors move down. You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system ( page 195). Warning! G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. For more information, see “Driving instructions” ( page 343). Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on  Turn exterior lamp switch to position B. The green indicator lamp C in the exterior lamp switch comes on. 78 Getting started Driving High beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. i To signal minor directional changes, e.g. passing or changing lanes, move combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The turn signal flashes three times. Combination switch Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher 1 Turn signal, right 2 Turn signal, left  Push combination switch in direction  Press combination switch up 1 or of arrow 1. down 2. The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on ( page 24). The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K flashes in the instrument cluster ( page 24). For more information, see “Lighting” ( page 155). 79 Getting started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. ! Intermittent wiping Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the windshield wipers blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid ( page 81). Switching on windshield wipers Combination switch  Turn the combination switch to the 1 Single wipe Wiping with windshield washer fluid 2 Switching on windshield wipers desired position depending on the intensity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off  Switch on the ignition ( page 62). I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed 80 ! Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result. Intermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield.  Turn the combination switch to posi- tion I. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. Getting started Driving i Wiping with windshield washer fluid Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicIe from being sprayed.  Press the combination switch in direc- Intermittent wiping will be continued when  all doors are closed and  the gear selector lever is in position D or R or  the wiper setting is changed using the combination switch Single wipe  Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 1 to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.  tion of arrow 1 past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid. i To prevent smears on the windshield, wipe with windshield washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining. turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO** start/stop button ( page 63) and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from the starter switch) before attempting to remove any blockage.  Remove blockage.  Turn the windshield wipers on again. ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. If windshield wipers fail to function at all in the combination switch position I:   Set the combination switch to the next higher wiper speed.  Have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Maybach Studio. For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe location and  remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system” ( page 363). 81 Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires  An ignition cable may be damaged.  The engine electronics may not be operating properly.  Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it.  Give very little gas.  Have the problem repaired by an au- thorized Maybach Studio as soon as possible. The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) In case of accident The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.  Do not start the engine under any cir-  Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool.  Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( page 361).  If problem persists, call 1-866-FOR-MAYBach (in the USA) or 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada). If the vehicle is leaking gasoline: cumstances.  Notify local fire and/or police author- ities. If the extent of the damage cannot be determined:  Notify an authorized Maybach Studio. If no damage can be determined on the  major assemblies  fuel system  engine mount:  Start the engine in the usual manner. 82 Getting started Parking and locking  Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Warning! G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake or steer the vehicle. Warning! G Parking brake Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of inadvertent vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always:  Keep right foot firmly on brake pedal.  Firmly depress parking brake pedal.  Move the gear selector lever to position P.  Slowly release brake pedal.  When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb.  Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press KEYLESS-GO** start/stop button ( page 63).  Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** with you and lock vehicle when leaving. 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal  Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2. When the engine is running, the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be illuminated. 83 Getting started Parking and locking Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious injury. Warning! G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P ( page 75). When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. 84 Switching off headlamps  Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( page 78). Turning off the engine with the SmartKey  Turn the SmartKey in the starter For more information, see “Lighting” ( page 155). switch to position 0 and remove it. Turning off the engine  Place the gear selector lever in position P. i i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P. On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the curb. The immobilizer is activated. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. i With the SmartKey removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not switched off. Getting started Parking and locking Turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO**  Place the gear selector lever in P.  Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 63) until the engine shuts off. With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver‘s door open, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The immobilizer is activated. ! If you hear a warning signal, you have either  forgotten to switch off the vehicle’s exterior lamps, or  tried to turn off the engine while the gear selector lever is not in P. Turn off the lights or place the gear selector lever in P. Releasing seat belts  Press the seat belt release button ( page 73). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. ! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Maybach Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Maybach Studio. 85 Getting started Parking and locking Locking with the SmartKey Locking Warning! G To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are around. Before closing doors, make sure there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing. Locking with KEYLESS-GO**  After exiting the vehicle, press lock button ‹ on the SmartKey ( page 60). With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. For more information, see “SmartKey” ( page 120). 1 Lock button Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 86  After exiting the vehicle, press lock button 1 on the outside door handle or on the trunk lid ( page 134). With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO**” ( page 124). Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems 87 Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on  The restraint systems are:  Airbags  Seat belts  Emergency tensioning device  Child seats  Child seat recognition  Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) As independent systems, their protective effects work in conjunction with each other. i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” ( page 98). 88  for about 4 seconds when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or press the KEYLESS-GO** start/stop button ( page 63) once. It then goes out briefly, comes on again and remains lit until you start the engine. for about 4 seconds when you start the engine by turning the SmartKey or pressing the KEYLESS-GO** start/ stop button. i The 1 indicator lamp comes on and remains lit if the SmartKey is turned to position 2 and left there or the KEYLESS-GO** start/stop button is pressed twice. The indicator lamp will go out when you start the engine. The restraint systems are fully operational if the 1 indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running. A malfunction in the system has been detected if the 1 indicator lamp:  fails to go out after approximately 4 seconds  does not come on at all  comes on after the engine was started or while driving For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Maybach Studio immediately to have the system checked. For more information on SRS, see “Practical hints” ( page 413). Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Maybach Studio immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury. In addition, improper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Maybach Studio. Airbags Warning! Warning! G Airbags are designed to reduce the potential of injury and fatality in certain frontal impacts (front airbags), side impacts (side impact airbags and head protection window curtain airbags) or rollovers (head protection window curtain airbags). However, no system available today can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities. The activation of the airbags temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the airbags. This dust, however, is neither injurious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. G To reduce the risk of injury when the front airbags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear your seat belts. For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the seat backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is properly positioned on your body. Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the airbag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag can be seriously injured or killed by an airbag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye:  Sit properly belted in a nearly upright position with your back against the seat backrest.  89 Safety and Security Occupant safety   Adjust the driver’s seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 in (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any problems, please see an authorized Maybach Studio.   Occupants, especially children, should never lean their heads in the area of the door where the side airbag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the airbag be triggered. Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and appropriate size infant or child restraint system.  Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard.  Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver front airbag inflates. Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Maybach authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.  Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants. If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you make the buyer aware of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual. 90 Warning! G Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the front passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which will turn off the passenger front airbag. BabySmartTM will not, however, turn off any side impact airbag. It should be noted that with respect to both front and rear side impact airbags there is a possibility for a side airbag related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side airbag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job. To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines: (1) Occupants, especially children, should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side airbag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated. Safety and Security Occupant safety (2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for all children 12 years old or under. (3) Always wear seat belts properly. If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have both rear seat mounted side airbags deactivated, then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at an authorized Maybach Studio at an additional cost. Please contact your local authorized Maybach Studio or call our Maybach Assistance Center at 1-866-FOR-MAYBach (in the USA), or 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada). i Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts (front airbags), side impacts (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) which exceed preset thresholds and in certain rollovers (head protection window curtain airbags). Only during these events will they provide their supplemental protection. The driver and passengers should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for airbags to provide their supplemental protection. In case of other types of impacts and impacts below airbag deployment thresholds, airbags will not be activated. The driver and passenger will then be protected to the extent possible by a properly fastened seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best possible protection in a rollover. We caution you not to rely on the presence of the airbags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt. Your vehicle was originally equipped with airbags that are designed to activate in certain impacts exceeding a preset threshold to reduce the potential and severity of injury. It is important for your safety and the safety of your passengers that you replace deployed airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags to make sure the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants. 91 Safety and Security Occupant safety Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbag Warning!    92 G Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Use only belts installed or supplied by an authorized Maybach Studio. Airbags and emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An airbag or ETD that was activated must be replaced. No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, seat covers, badges etc. over the steering wheel hub, passenger front airbag cover, outboard sides of the seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between airbags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).  Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear.  Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts.  Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection.  Do not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over the door. These items may turn into projectiles and cause head and other injuries when curtain airbag is deployed.  Never place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.  Airbag system components will be hot after an airbag has inflated. Do not touch.  In addition, improper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Maybach Studio.  For your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions are available from your authorized Maybach Studio.  Given the considerable deployment speed and the textile structure of the airbags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other, potentially more serious injuries resulting from airbag deployment. When you sell your vehicle, we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual. Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by us for use on Maybach vehicles. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the side impact airbags. Contact an authorized Maybach Studio for availability. Front airbags Driver’s and front passenger airbags are deployed:  in the event of certain frontal impacts  if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold The airbags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment thresholds. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts. The passenger front airbag will only be deployed if:  the front passenger seat is occupied  the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp in the center console is not lit ( page 101)  the impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold 1 Driver’s airbag 2 Passenger airbag ! Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the front passenger side to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system’s deployment threshold. 93 Safety and Security Occupant safety Side impact airbags Window curtain airbags The side impact airbags are deployed: The side window curtain airbags are deployed:  in impacts exceeding a preset deployment threshold  on the impacted side of the vehicle  independently of the front airbags The side impact airbags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold.  in impacts exceeding a preset deployment threshold  on the impacted side of the vehicle  independently of the front airbags  in certain vehicle rollovers Always wear your seat belt. All vehicle occupants always need to have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly. The front passenger side impact airbag will only deploy if the system senses that the front passenger seat is occupied. In addition, applicable motor vehicle safety laws require you to wear seat belts. Even where this is not the case, we strongly recommend that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly. 1 Front window curtain airbag 2 Rear window curtain airbag The window curtain airbags fill up the area indicated by the arrows. 1 Front side impact airbags 2 Rear side impact airbags 94 Seat belts When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < illuminates to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened before the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < illuminates and a warning chime sounds for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started. For more information on fastening seat belts, see “Getting started” ( page 72). i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” ( page 98). Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Due to the considerably larger interior compared to other vehicles, for occupants in the rear of the vehicle not properly wearing their seat belts, the risk of injury in an accident is significantly increased. They are much more likely to be thrown around in the vehicle in slight frontal impacts or even during emergency braking maneuvers. Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women. Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt. Airbags can only protect as they are designed if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts. Warning! G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. that are designed to maintain proper support and restraint-system effectiveness in all seat settings in the event of a collision or similar situation. Keep the door storage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion. Failure to do so may cause the seat belt to catch at the rear and prevent proper positioning of the seat belt. Warning! G Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time.  Only the reclining seat (in Maybach 62 rear cabin) can be used in a reclined position with seat belts properly fastened while the vehicle is in motion. The reclining seat in the Maybach 62 rear cabin includes a belt system and kinematic electronic controls 95 Safety and Security Occupant safety  Warning! G Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Warning! Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Maybach Studio. 96  Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen.  Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., as these might cause injuries.  Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash.  Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects.  Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces. The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries. USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY  Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident.  Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint system includes SRS (driver’s airbag, passenger front airbag, side impact airbags, head protection window curtain airbags for side windows), ETD (seat belt emergency tensioning device), and front seat knee bolsters. The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front airbags and ETD) and side (side impact, window curtain airbags and ETD) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds and in certain rollovers (window curtain airbags). Only use seat belts which have been approved for Maybach vehicles. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to failure of the seat belts. G Safety and Security Occupant safety  Pregnant women should also use a lapshoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen.  Never place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat. Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter The seat belts for the front and rear outer seats are equipped with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters. In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body. Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash. i The ETDs for the front seats will only activate if the respective front seat belt is fastened (latch plate properly inserted into buckle). The ETDs for the rear outer seats will activate with or without the respective seat belt fastened. ! Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the passenger side and, with the seat belt fastened to secure the object, the ETD to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system’s deployment threshold. Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt An automatic comfort-fit feature for front seats reduces the retracting force of the seat belts when they are in normal use. G The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases when: Warning!  in frontal or rear-end impacts exceeding a preset severity level An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that was activated must be replaced.  in certain vehicle rollovers  if the restraint systems are operational and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp ( page 88). When disposing of the emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your authorized Maybach Studio. 97 Safety and Security Occupant safety Children in the vehicle If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle:   Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child. Make sure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion. Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any Maybach Studio. Warning! G Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system. The children could  injure themselves on parts of the vehicle  be seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and the child could be burned on these parts. If children open a door, they could  injure other persons  get out of the car and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger or cargo compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. For more information, see “Loading” ( page 280) and “Useful features” ( page 281). Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child’s risk of injury in the event of  strong braking maneuvers  sudden changes of direction  an accident Infant and child restraint systems Use only a BabySmartTM compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle. We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints. 98 Safety and Security Occupant safety To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack. To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner. Warning! G ! The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt or, if so equipped, a child restraint lower anchorage system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2. A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint. When using any infant or child restraint system, be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Please read and observe warning labels affixed to inside of vehicle and to infant or child restraints. Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated. i For more information on child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages ( page 102). For information on LATCH-type child seat mounts ( page 103). 99 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Maybach authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. 100 Warning! G Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt. Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/ shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. When the child restraint is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. Unsupervised children in a child restraint system may use vehicle equipment and may cause serious personal injury. Safety and Security Occupant safety BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is located on the upper part of the front center console. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 1 located on the upper part of the front center console will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed or in starter switch position 0. i The system does not deactivate the side impact airbag, the window curtain airbag and the emergency tensioning device. Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed 1 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp Special BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Maybach system and available at any authorized Maybach Studio are required for use with the BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front airbag will not deploy. After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or the KEYLESS-GO** start/stop button ( page 63) is pressed once or twice, PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 1 located on the upper part of the front center console comes on for approximately 6 seconds and then goes out. If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Maybach Studio before seating any child on the front passenger seat. For more information on PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see “Practical hints” ( page 416). Warning! G The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmartTM compatible. Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation system. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident, instead of protecting the child. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation of special child seats. 101 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat, the passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains illuminated. Make sure to check the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp every time you use the special system child seat. Should the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains out, do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Warning! G Do not place powered-on laptops, cell phones, electronic tags such as those used in ski passes and like electronic devices on the front passenger seat. Signals from such devices may interfere with the BabySmartTM system. Such signal interference, for example, may cause the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp not to come on or be continuously lit during selftest, indicating that the system is not functioning. Installing infant and child restraint systems This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions. 1 Cover of top anchorage ring  Open cover 1 to access anchorage ring.  Guide tether strap between head re- straints and top of seat back. 102  Safety and Security Occupant safety  Head restraint must be positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat back.  Make sure the tether strap is not twisted. Once the top tether anchorage hook is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. Tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.  Close cover after removing the tether strap. Warning! 2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring  Securely fasten hook 2, which is part of the tether strap, to anchorage ring 3. G Never adjust the rear seat position after installing the child restraint. Adjusting the rear seat position after installing the child restraint could damage the child restraint and/or introduce undesirable slack into the webbing and loosen or misposition the child restraint, lessening the effectiveness of the child restraint and thus increasing the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Child seat anchors – LATCH-type This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the outer rear seats) for the installation of a LATCH child seat with the matching anchor fittings. Warning! G Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. Install child seat according to manufactur er’s instructions. i For safety, please make sure the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. 103 Safety and Security Occupant safety  To enable the child seat to perform its protective function,  the rear seat backrest must be fully upright ( page 141)  the seat cushion must be tilted fully downwards ( page 141). The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 2. An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to your child. Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be replaced. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. Warning! G Never adjust the rear seat position after installing the child restraint. Adjusting the rear seat position after installing the child restraint could damage the child restraint and/or introduce undesirable slack into the webbing and loosen or misposition the 104 child restraint, lessening the effectiveness of the child restraint and thus increasing the chance or severity of injury in an accident. The LATCH-type anchors are located between the seat cushion and the backrest. i Vehicles with a rear center seat*: Make sure the seat belt for the center seat can operate freely with a child seat installed. i Non-LATCH type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchor  Bring the rear seat backrest to a fully upright position ( page 141).  Adjust the seat cushion tilt fully downwards ( page 141).  Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Safety and Security Occupant safety Override switch for rear passenger compartment You can disable select functions in the rear passenger compartment for added safety (for instance when you have children riding in the rear passenger compartment). The override switch is located in the driver’s door. rear door windows operation ( page 233)  cigarette lighter in the rear ( page 300)  adjusting the front passenger seat position from the rear ( page 147)  12-V socket in the rear center console ( page 305)  closing the partition* from the rear ( page 312)  Press switch 1. The functions in the rear are enabled again. Warning! You can disable the following functions in the rear passenger compartment:  Deactivating override switch G Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening. 1 Deactivating override switch 2 Activating override switch Activating override switch  Press switch 2. The functions in the rear are disabled. i The rear door windows can still be operated with the switches located in the driver’s door. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. For information, see “Power windows” ( page 233). 105 Safety and Security Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 21/2 minutes. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and 1  Panic button i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 106 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Activating  Press and hold button 1 for at least 1 second. Deactivating  Press button 1 again. or  Insert the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO** in the starter switch. or  Press the KEYLESS-GO** start/stop button ( page 63). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle. Safety and Security Driving safety systems  Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:  ABS (Antilock Brake System)  BAS (Brake Assist System)  ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)  Electro-hydraulic brake system Warning! G The following factors increase the risk of accidents:  Excessive speed, especially in turns  Wet and slippery road surfaces  Following another vehicle too closely The ABS, BAS, ESP® and electro-hydraulic brake system cannot reduce this risk. Always adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions. i In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS, BAS, ESP® and electro-hydraulic brake system is only achieved with winter tires (M + S tires), or snow chains as required. ABS Warning! G Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. This allows you to maintain the ability to steer your vehicle. The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of road surface conditions. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will respond even to light brake pressure. The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running. 107 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking If the ABS activates during braking, the ABS/ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster dial flashes. Because of the electro-hydraulic brake system, you will not feel any pulsation in the brake pedal.  Keep firm and steady pressure on the Warning! G When the ABS is malfunctioning, the BAS and the ESP® are also switched off. When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance. brake pedal. Continuous steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to steer the vehicle. The ABS/ESP® warning lamp v flashes whenever the ABS is activated which can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving. Emergency brake maneuver  Keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal. 108 For more information on ABS, see “Practical hints” ( page 410). BAS The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing the braking distance.  Apply continuous full braking pres- Warning! G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. sure until the emergency braking situation is over. The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking. When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The BAS is then deactivated. Warning! G If the BAS is malfunctioning, the brake system is still functioning normally, but without the additional brake boost available that BAS would normally provide in an emergency braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance may increase. Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! G The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. ESP® Warning! The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is operational as soon as the engine is running and monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. The ESP® recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By applying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting engine output, the ESP® works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP® is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP® also stabilizes the vehicle during braking maneuvers. The ABS/ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP® is engaged. G Never switch off the ESP® when you see the ABS/ ESP® warning lamp v flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows:  While driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.  While driving, ease up on the accelerator.  Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed. The ABS/ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running. 109 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! G The ESP® cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP® equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. i ESP® The will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size ( page 491). Switching off the ESP® ! Because of the ESP’s® automatic operation, the engine must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO** start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when  the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer  the vehicle is being towed with the front/rear axle raised. Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system. For more information on ESP®, see “Practical hints” ( page 410) and ( page 421). Warning! G The ESP® should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in driving maneuvers. To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off the ESP® in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as:  when driving with snow chains  in deep snow  in sand or gravel ! Turn on the ESP® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. 110 Safety and Security Driving safety systems When you switch off the ESP® ESP®  the cle  the engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip  the traction control will still brake a spinning wheel  the ESP® continues to operate when you are braking ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP® switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Maybach Limited Warranty. does not stabilize the vehi- i When the ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ABS/ESP® warning lamp v in the speedometer flashes. However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle. The switch is located on the lower part of the front center console. Switching on the ESP®  Press switch 1 again. 1 ESP® switch (on/off) ®  Press switch 1 until the ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer comes on. The ABS/ESP® warning lamp v in the speedometer goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched on. The ESP® is deactivated. Warning! G When the ABS/ESP® warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP® is switched off. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP®. 111 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Electro-hydraulic brake system The electro-hydraulic brake system combines a hydraulic brake circuit with electronically controlled brake servo assistance. You have increased braking safety and improved braking comfort. Warning! G Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated in the instrument cluster, for example by the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) red brake warning lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints” section ( page 414). Also read and observe the messages in the instrument cluster display ( page 417). Warning! G The electro-hydraulic brake system requires electrical power to operate. A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake system operation and switch it into its emergency operation mode. In such a case, the red brake warning lamp ( page 414) and warning messages in the instrument cluster come on while driving (see page 429 to page 430). To brake, the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking effect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels. Stopping distance is increased! If there is a malfunction in the electro-hydraulic brake system, we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. A tow bar must be used if circumstances do not permit the use of the recommended towing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground. 112 Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more information, refer to “Towing the vehicle” ( page 478). The electro-hydraulic brake system is automatically activated when you:  unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO**  open the driver’s or passenger door  turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1  in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO**, press the start/stop button ( page 63) on gear selector lever once  depress the brake pedal  release the parking brake Safety and Security Driving safety systems i If the electro-hydraulic brake system is activated when the brake pedal is first depressed, you may feel a reduced pedal resistance and longer pedal travel than normal. When releasing the pedal, you may also feel the brake pedal pulsate and you may hear a sound which is caused by the activation of the electro-hydraulic brake system pump. This is normal and not an indication of a malfunction. Pedal travel returns to normal when you release the brake pedal and the sound soon ceases. If you experience a reduced pedal resistance and longer pedal travel while driving and the red brake warning lamp ( page 414) illuminates and/or warning messages appear in the instrument cluster (see page 429 to page 430), the brake system is malfunctioning. Follow the instructions of the warning message(s) and have the brake system checked immediately. Warning! G Have brake pad replacement and other work on the electro-hydraulic brake system carried out by qualified technicians only. Contact an authorized Maybach Studio for further information. The electrohydraulic brake system must be deactivated prior to working on the system. High pressure is intermittently built up in the system as part of its automatic self-test. In addition, the system is automatically activated when the vehicle is unlocked by remote control, when the driver’s or passenger door is opened, when the starter switch is in position 1, when the brake pedal is depressed or when the parking brake is released. Failure to deactivate the system prior to maintenance will cause brake pistons to extend and brake fluid to leak, which may result in injuries (contusions and acid burns). Extended brake pistons may also cause injury. The electro-hydraulic brake servo assistance switches off automatically:  approximately 20 seconds after you locked the vehicle from outside  approximately 2 minutes after you  turned the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 or removed the SmartKey  pressed the KEYLESS-GO** start/ stop button ( page 63) to turn off the engine or power supply and opened the driver’s door (with driver’s door open, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch) 113 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Note on driving with the electro-hydraulic brake system  Following extended periods of only minor loads to your brake system, you should occasionally apply the brakes when traveling at high speeds. This improves the grip of the brake pads. Warning! G  After driving on wet or snow-covered roads, you should apply your brakes firmly before parking your vehicle. This produces heat which serves to dry the brake disks and help prevent corrosion.  On long and steep grades, shift to a lower gear (gear range 1, 2 or 3) to prevent the brakes from overheating and to reduce brake wear.  After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time so that the air stream will cool down the brakes faster.  Only components approved by us for use on Maybach vehicles (e.g. brake pads) should be installed on your vehicle. Brake pads not approved by us for use on Maybach vehicles may impair the safety of your vehicle. Be very careful not to endanger other road users when you apply the brakes. 114 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems  Anti-theft systems i Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Maybach Studio or call 1-866-FOR-MAYBach (in the USA) or 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada). Activating With the SmartKey  Remove the SmartKey from the start- er switch. With KEYLESS-GO**  Turn off the engine by means of the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 63).  Open the driver’s door. Deactivating  Switch on the ignition ( page 62). Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens  a door  the trunk  the hood The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed. The alarm system will also be triggered when  someone attempts to raise the vehicle  the vehicle is opened with the mechanical key  someone opens a door from the inside  someone opens the trunk with the emergency release button i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available. 115 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the alarm system i Canceling the alarm The indicator lamp located below the hazard warning flasher switch in on the upper part of the front center console. If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times, one of the following elements may not be properly closed: To cancel the alarm:  a door  Insert the SmartKey in the starter  the trunk Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again. With the SmartKey switch. or  Press button Œ or ‹. The alarm is canceled. Disarming the alarm system  Unlock your vehicle. 1 Indicator lamp  Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO**. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. The indicator lamp 1 flashes to indicate that the alarm system is armed. 116 With KEYLESS-GO** The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is disarmed.  Grasp an outside door handle. i or The alarm system will rearm automatically again after approximately 40 seconds if no door was opened.  Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 63). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle. The alarm is canceled. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Tow-away alarm Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle. i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available. Disarming the tow-away alarm To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. The button is located on the overhead control panel.  Switch off the ignition and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. i You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm if the ignition is switched on.  Press button 1. The indicator lamp in the button comes on briefly.  Exit the vehicle and lock it with the SmartKey or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO**) with the lock button at each outside door handle or trunk lid. Arming the tow-away alarm i  Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. or KEYLESS-GO**. The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds. 1 Tow-away alarm off button The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again. 117 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: With the SmartKey  Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. or  Press button Œ or ‹. The alarm is canceled. With KEYLESS-GO**  Grasp an outside door handle. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle. or  Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 63). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle. The alarm is canceled. 118 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Automatic climate control Power windows Power tilt/sliding sunroof Electrotransparent roof* Driving systems Loading Useful features 119 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking In the “Controls in detail” section, you will find detailed information on how to operate the equipment installed on your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize yourself with the basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the “Getting started” section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment. For more information on locking and unlocking, see “Getting started” ( page 60) and ( page 83). SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit. The SmartKey provides an extended operating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it. The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks: 120  the doors  the trunk  the fuel filler flap SmartKey with remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6  Panic button ( page 106) ‹ Lock button Š Opening button for trunk Mechanical key locking tab Œ Unlock button Battery check lamp Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. ! To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electromagnetic radiation. i i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. i When you unlock the vehicle, the electro-hydraulic brake system is activated ( page 112). i You can also open or close the windows using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” ( page 235) and “Convenience closing feature” ( page 236). 121 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking  Press button Œ. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if:  neither a door nor the trunk is opened  the SmartKey is not inserted in the starter switch  the central locking switch is not activated Global locking  Press button ‹. With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.