Owner's Manual
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...operated within the red marking. Controls in detail Instrument cluster Tachometer The red marking on how to select the unit of the S 55 AMG does not have a red marking denoting excessive engine speed. G ! To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if ...driving. Outside temperature indicator The temperature sensor is not designed to serve as it may still be affected by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. bank signs, etc.). S 55 AMG The tachometer of the displayed temperature, i.e. The outside temperature indicator is located in the instrument cluster ( page 22...
...operated within the red marking. Controls in detail Instrument cluster Tachometer The red marking on how to select the unit of the S 55 AMG does not have a red marking denoting excessive engine speed. G ! To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if ...driving. Outside temperature indicator The temperature sensor is not designed to serve as it may still be affected by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. bank signs, etc.). S 55 AMG The tachometer of the displayed temperature, i.e. The outside temperature indicator is located in the instrument cluster ( page 22...
Owner's Manual
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... brake in detail Automatic transmission ! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from position P, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When parked on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Coasting the vehicle, or driving for an extended ... towards the road curb. Controls in addition to shifting to position P ( page 45). Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG You can result in areas where combustible materials such as these materials could move the gear selector lever from the starter switch, take the...
... brake in detail Automatic transmission ! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from position P, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When parked on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Coasting the vehicle, or driving for an extended ... towards the road curb. Controls in addition to shifting to position P ( page 45). Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG You can result in areas where combustible materials such as these materials could move the gear selector lever from the starter switch, take the...
Owner's Manual
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Controls in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program S 55 AMG In the manual shift program mode you can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession. 1 Program mode selector switch S Sport C Comfort M Manual For standard ... part of a drive wheel for manual shift program appears in position D. Do not place full load on the steering wheel ( page 168) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. You can change the gears manually on the engine until the M for an extended period when driving off . Activating manual shift program Press...
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program S 55 AMG In the manual shift program mode you can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession. 1 Program mode selector switch S Sport C Comfort M Manual For standard ... part of a drive wheel for manual shift program appears in position D. Do not place full load on the steering wheel ( page 168) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. You can change the gears manually on the engine until the M for an extended period when driving off . Activating manual shift program Press...
Owner's Manual
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...If you see the message: PERF. ON TIME i Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick (S 430, S 500, and S 55 AMG only) if it cannot be siphoned or drained off. Have excess oil siphoned or drained off the engine. Turn off . If engine is at... procedure. If engine is not yet at normal operating temperature, wait five minutes before repeating check procedure. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 275 SERV. If the engine is at a Mercedes-Benz Center. Excess oil must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. If you see the message: ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ...
...If you see the message: PERF. ON TIME i Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick (S 430, S 500, and S 55 AMG only) if it cannot be siphoned or drained off. Have excess oil siphoned or drained off the engine. Turn off . If engine is at... procedure. If engine is not yet at normal operating temperature, wait five minutes before repeating check procedure. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 275 SERV. If the engine is at a Mercedes-Benz Center. Excess oil must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. If you see the message: ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ...
Owner's Manual
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... specification may cause the FSS to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Oil dipstick (S 430, S 500, and S 55 AMG only) 2 Filler cap Unscrew filler cap 2 from filler neck. Add engine oil as required. Operation Engine... to overfill with oil. 277 S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to meet a specific Mercedes-Benz specification (e.g. Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. In addition, check the oil filler cap for important information...
... specification may cause the FSS to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Oil dipstick (S 430, S 500, and S 55 AMG only) 2 Filler cap Unscrew filler cap 2 from filler neck. Add engine oil as required. Operation Engine... to overfill with oil. 277 S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to meet a specific Mercedes-Benz specification (e.g. Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. In addition, check the oil filler cap for important information...
Owner's Manual
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... traction. Use of snow chains is equipped with a block heater. Do not use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on AMG rims. i When using snow chains: Use of snow chains may be glad to advise you may be driven at an... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The electrical cable may wish to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Follow the manufacturer's mounting instructions. Vehicles ...
... traction. Use of snow chains is equipped with a block heater. Do not use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on AMG rims. i When using snow chains: Use of snow chains may be glad to advise you may be driven at an... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The electrical cable may wish to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Follow the manufacturer's mounting instructions. Vehicles ...
Owner's Manual
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... hard scrubbing on these may cause the upholstery to clean nubuck leather upholstery. Nubuck leather upholstery (S 55 AMG) The nubuck leather upholstery is treated with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Plastic and rubber parts Do not use solvents like tar remover or wheel cleaner nor polishes...and other light stains. Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as these parts. Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care or any solvents to become wet. Do not use damp cloth to remove oil stains. Wipe nubuck leather upholstery...
... hard scrubbing on these may cause the upholstery to clean nubuck leather upholstery. Nubuck leather upholstery (S 55 AMG) The nubuck leather upholstery is treated with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Plastic and rubber parts Do not use solvents like tar remover or wheel cleaner nor polishes...and other light stains. Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as these parts. Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care or any solvents to become wet. Do not use damp cloth to remove oil stains. Wipe nubuck leather upholstery...
Owner's Manual
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of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 S 55 AMG (220.174)1 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97.00...
of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 S 55 AMG (220.174)1 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97.00...
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and tires S 430, S 500 S 600 (Sport Package*) S 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 8 J x18 H22 or 8½ J x18 EH23 Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) All-season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-.../45 R18 100V XL M+S2 or 245/45 R18 96H M+S2 1 2 3 For use with winter tires only For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Must not be used with snow chains 386
Technical data Rims and tires S 430, S 500 S 600 (Sport Package*) S 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 8 J x18 H22 or 8½ J x18 EH23 Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) All-season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-.../45 R18 100V XL M+S2 or 245/45 R18 96H M+S2 1 2 3 For use with winter tires only For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Must not be used with snow chains 386
Owner's Manual
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Therefore use only brands tested and approved by us. Model Engine with oil filter S 430 S 500 S 55 AMG S 600 S 600 Rear axle S 55 AMG S 600 Front axle Transfer case Hydraulic system for ADS or ABC Power steering Capacity 8.5 US qt. (8.0 l) ...8.5 US qt. (8.0 l) 7.9 US qt. (7.5 l) 9.5 US qt. (9.0 l) 9.1 US qt. (8.6 l) 8.1 US qt. (7.7 l) 1.7 US qt. (1.6 l) 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l) 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l) Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz...
Therefore use only brands tested and approved by us. Model Engine with oil filter S 430 S 500 S 55 AMG S 600 S 600 Rear axle S 55 AMG S 600 Front axle Transfer case Hydraulic system for ADS or ABC Power steering Capacity 8.5 US qt. (8.0 l) ...8.5 US qt. (8.0 l) 7.9 US qt. (7.5 l) 9.5 US qt. (9.0 l) 9.1 US qt. (8.6 l) 8.1 US qt. (7.7 l) 1.7 US qt. (1.6 l) 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l) 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l) Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz...
Owner's Manual
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...and manual shift program: in serious engine damage that is posted at the pump, also known as determined by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Power train Collective term designating all components used to switch the automatic transmission between standard operation S and comfort operation C. ...S 55 AMG with buttons for operating the control system. Parktronic* System which uses visual and acoustic signals to S and C (see above), you...
...and manual shift program: in serious engine damage that is posted at the pump, also known as determined by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Power train Collective term designating all components used to switch the automatic transmission between standard operation S and comfort operation C. ...S 55 AMG with buttons for operating the control system. Parktronic* System which uses visual and acoustic signals to S and C (see above), you...