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Contents Technical data...Spare parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...S 430 / S 500 (all models)...S 55 AMG...S 600 ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Spare wheel ...Electrical system...Main dimensions and weights...Main ...
Contents Technical data...Spare parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...S 430 / S 500 (all models)...S 55 AMG...S 600 ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Spare wheel ...Electrical system...Main dimensions and weights...Main ...
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...chains, see "Winter tires" ( page 292). On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering maneuvers. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with Sport Package* or Appearance Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which.../h). i For information on speed rating for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to obtain braking action. Operation Driving instructions S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, and S 500 4MATIC Your vehicle is factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph ...
...chains, see "Winter tires" ( page 292). On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering maneuvers. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with Sport Package* or Appearance Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which.../h). i For information on speed rating for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to obtain braking action. Operation Driving instructions S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, and S 500 4MATIC Your vehicle is factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph ...
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... page 326). ON TIME i Perform the engine oil level check with the control system . Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 275 If engine is at normal operating temperature, wait five minutes before checking oil. Excess oil ...must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. If the engine is not yet at a Mercedes-Benz Center. Operation Engine compartment Other display messages If the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* ... temperature, you must be completed with the dipstick (S 430, S 500, and S 55 AMG only) if it cannot be siphoned or drained off.
... page 326). ON TIME i Perform the engine oil level check with the control system . Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 275 If engine is at normal operating temperature, wait five minutes before checking oil. Excess oil ...must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. If the engine is not yet at a Mercedes-Benz Center. Operation Engine compartment Other display messages If the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* ... temperature, you must be completed with the dipstick (S 430, S 500, and S 55 AMG only) if it cannot be siphoned or drained off.
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Operation Engine compartment Checking the engine oil level with the oil dipstick (S 430, S 500, and S 55 AMG only) When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground be checked by either the oil dipstick ...
Operation Engine compartment Checking the engine oil level with the oil dipstick (S 430, S 500, and S 55 AMG only) When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground be checked by either the oil dipstick ...
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...interval and will result 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. Screw filler cap 2 back on the oil filler cap. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55... filler cap 1 from the list of approved engine oils, refer to meet a specific Mercedes-Benz specification (e.g. Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If such information is printed on the oil filler cap, only use...
...interval and will result 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. Screw filler cap 2 back on the oil filler cap. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55... filler cap 1 from the list of approved engine oils, refer to meet a specific Mercedes-Benz specification (e.g. Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If such information is printed on the oil filler cap, only use...
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G Spare wheel Removing the spare wheel Spare wheel S 430, S 500 and S 600 (except Sport Package*) The spare wheel rim is fully functional. In case of the same type as on hills. Do not operate ...
G Spare wheel Removing the spare wheel Spare wheel S 430, S 500 and S 600 (except Sport Package*) The spare wheel rim is fully functional. In case of the same type as on hills. Do not operate ...
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Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive Layout of poly-V-belt drive S 430 / S 500 (all models) S 55 AMG S 600 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 ABC tandem pump (pump for power-steering assistance and ABC chassis) 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant ...
Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive Layout of poly-V-belt drive S 430 / S 500 (all models) S 55 AMG S 600 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 ABC tandem pump (pump for power-steering assistance and ABC chassis) 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant ...
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See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 S 430 (220.070, 220.170)1 S 430 4MATIC (220.183)1 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 260.3 cu in (4266 cm ) 10:1 275...
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 S 430 (220.070, 220.170)1 S 430 4MATIC (220.183)1 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 260.3 cu in (4266 cm ) 10:1 275...
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Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 500, S 500 4MATIC (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply ...* and except Appearance Package*) 8 J x18 H21 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 96Y 245/45 R18 100V XL M+S or 245/45 R18 96H M+S1 1 1 S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 500, S 500 4MATIC S 600 (Appearance Package*) 8 J x18 H21 1.73 in (44mm) 245/45 R18 96Y1 245/45 R18 100V XL M+S1 or 245/45...
Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 500, S 500 4MATIC (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply ...* and except Appearance Package*) 8 J x18 H21 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 96Y 245/45 R18 100V XL M+S or 245/45 R18 96H M+S1 1 1 S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 500, S 500 4MATIC S 600 (Appearance Package*) 8 J x18 H21 1.73 in (44mm) 245/45 R18 96Y1 245/45 R18 100V XL M+S1 or 245/45...
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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...season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1.73 in (44mm) 245/45 R18 100V XL M+S or 245/45 R18 96H M+S2 2 S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*) 8 J x18 H21,2 or 8½ J x18 EH23 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100Y XL 245/45 R18... 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...season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1.73 in (44mm) 245/45 R18 100V XL M+S or 245/45 R18 96H M+S2 2 S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*) 8 J x18 H21,2 or 8½ J x18 EH23 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100Y XL 245/45 R18... 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
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Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires S 430 , S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*) Front axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 8½ J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) S 55 AMG 8½ J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100Y XL Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 245/45 R18 100Y XL or 245/45 R18 96Y Rear axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 1 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 265/40 R18 101Y XL1 Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 265/40 R18 101Y XL or 265/40 R18 97Y 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains 387
Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires S 430 , S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*) Front axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 8½ J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) S 55 AMG 8½ J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100Y XL Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 245/45 R18 100Y XL or 245/45 R18 96Y Rear axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 1 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 265/40 R18 101Y XL1 Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 265/40 R18 101Y XL or 265/40 R18 97Y 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains 387
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All-season tires (radial-ply tires) 225/55 R17 97H M+S 388 Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 500, S 500 4MATIC (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 7½ J x 17 H2 2.0 in (51 mm) S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC (Sport Package* and Appearance Package*), S 600, S 55 AMG 8 J x 18 H2 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 96Y -
All-season tires (radial-ply tires) 225/55 R17 97H M+S 388 Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 500, S 500 4MATIC (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 7½ J x 17 H2 2.0 in (51 mm) S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC (Sport Package* and Appearance Package*), S 600, S 55 AMG 8 J x 18 H2 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 96Y -
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Technical data Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions Model S 430 (220.070) S 430 (220.170) S 55 AMG (220.174) S 430 4MATIC (220.183) S 500 (220.175) S 500 4MATIC (220.184) 203.1 in (5158 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm) 57.2 in (1454 mm) 121.5 in (3085 ...
Technical data Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions Model S 430 (220.070) S 430 (220.170) S 55 AMG (220.174) S 430 4MATIC (220.183) S 500 (220.175) S 500 4MATIC (220.184) 203.1 in (5158 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm) 57.2 in (1454 mm) 121.5 in (3085 ...
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...brands tested and approved by us. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 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...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 Center. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Approved engine oils Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Oil Hypoid gear oil SAE 85...
...brands tested and approved by us. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 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...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 Center. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Approved engine oils Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Oil Hypoid gear oil SAE 85...
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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. High-temperature roller bearing grease MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) S 430, S 500 approx. 12.1 US qt. (11.5 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze S 55 AMG approx. 14.3 US qt. (13.5 l) S 600 approx. 15.85 US qt. (15 ...RON/86 MON) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) 3.2 US qt. (3.0 l) 7.1 US qt. (6.7 l) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 S 430, S 500, 23.2 US gal. (88.0 l) S 55 AMG 2.9 US gal. (11.0 l)) S 600 Low temperature cooling system Fuel tank including a reserve of Air conditioning system...
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. High-temperature roller bearing grease MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) S 430, S 500 approx. 12.1 US qt. (11.5 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze S 55 AMG approx. 14.3 US qt. (13.5 l) S 600 approx. 15.85 US qt. (15 ...RON/86 MON) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) 3.2 US qt. (3.0 l) 7.1 US qt. (6.7 l) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 S 430, S 500, 23.2 US gal. (88.0 l) S 55 AMG 2.9 US gal. (11.0 l)) S 600 Low temperature cooling system Fuel tank including a reserve of Air conditioning system...
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... an emergency 249 With the SmartKey 30 With the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 32, 91 Upgrade signals Tele Aid* 248 Uphill driving Cruise control 204 430
... an emergency 249 With the SmartKey 30 With the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 32, 91 Upgrade signals Tele Aid* 248 Uphill driving Cruise control 204 430