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... 171 173 Good visibility ...174 Rear view mirror ...174 Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors ...176 Windshield wipers...177 Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG) ...177 Sun visors ...178 Rear window sunshade* ...179 Rear door window sunshade* ...179 Automatic climate control ...180 Setting the temperature...183 Adjusting air...
... 171 173 Good visibility ...174 Rear view mirror ...174 Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors ...176 Windshield wipers...177 Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG) ...177 Sun visors ...178 Rear window sunshade* ...179 Rear door window sunshade* ...179 Automatic climate control ...180 Setting the temperature...183 Adjusting air...
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......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 dimensions ...Weights ... 377 378 379 379...
......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 dimensions ...Weights ... 377 378 379 379...
Owner's Manual
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... accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on ignition. Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG) The switch is located on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Windshield wipers" ( page 48). ! Switch on a dry windshield. Set wiper switch to...
... accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on ignition. Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG) The switch is located on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Windshield wipers" ( page 48). ! Switch on a dry windshield. Set wiper switch to...
Owner's Manual
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...speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Try to obtain braking action. This could result in order to keep the vehicle under such conditions. S 600 Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). On slippery road surfaces, never ... not use the cruise control system under control by corrective steering action. Warning! 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 have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). Winter driving...
...speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Try to obtain braking action. This could result in order to keep the vehicle under such conditions. S 600 Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). On slippery road surfaces, never ... not use the cruise control system under control by corrective steering action. Warning! 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 have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). Winter driving...
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...cap 2 from filler neck. Be careful not to meet a specific Mercedes-Benz specification (e.g. In addition, check the oil filler cap for important information pertaining to the engine oil needing to spill any oil when adding. S 600 1 Filler cap Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. MB 229....5). Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If such ...
...cap 2 from filler neck. Be careful not to meet a specific Mercedes-Benz specification (e.g. In addition, check the oil filler cap for important information pertaining to the engine oil needing to spill any oil when adding. S 600 1 Filler cap Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. MB 229....5). Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If such ...
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... the cap approximately 1/2 turn to cool down before removing cap. Operation Engine compartment Warning! If opened immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will be damaged. S 600: Only open the cap between the charge-air coolers. for cold coolant: reaches the black top part of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling...
... the cap approximately 1/2 turn to cool down before removing cap. Operation Engine compartment Warning! If opened immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will be damaged. S 600: Only open the cap between the charge-air coolers. for cold coolant: reaches the black top part of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling...
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... case of 12000 miles (20000 km) use the spare wheel. Secure the spare wheel. G Spare wheel Removing the spare wheel Spare wheel S 430, S 500 and S 600 (except Sport Package*) The spare wheel rim is weight optimized and has a limited service life of flat tire, you may temporarily use before raising vehicle...
... case of 12000 miles (20000 km) use the spare wheel. Secure the spare wheel. G Spare wheel Removing the spare wheel Spare wheel S 430, S 500 and S 600 (except Sport Package*) The spare wheel rim is weight optimized and has a limited service life of flat tire, you may temporarily use before raising vehicle...
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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 pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley The S ...
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 pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley The S ...
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See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. Premium fuel required. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 S 55 AMG (220.... (368 kW/6100 rpm) 516 lb-ft/2750 - 4000 rpm (700 Nm/2750 - 4000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Belt one: 1289 mm Belt two: 2462 mm 2 3 S 600 (220.176)1 275 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 12 3.23 in (82.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm) 336.4 cu in (5513 cm3) 9:1 493 hp...
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. Premium fuel required. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 S 55 AMG (220.... (368 kW/6100 rpm) 516 lb-ft/2750 - 4000 rpm (700 Nm/2750 - 4000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Belt one: 1289 mm Belt two: 2462 mm 2 3 S 600 (220.176)1 275 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 12 3.23 in (82.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm) 336.4 cu in (5513 cm3) 9:1 493 hp...
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... (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 7½ J x17 H2 1.81 in (46 mm) 225/55 R17 97H M+S S 600 (except Sport Package* 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 R18 96H M+S1 All-season...
... (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 7½ J x17 H2 1.81 in (46 mm) 225/55 R17 97H M+S S 600 (except Sport Package* 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 R18 96H M+S1 All-season...
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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 .../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 .../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
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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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... mm) 203.1 in (5158 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm) 57.4 in (1457 mm) 121.5 in (3085 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1578 mm) S 600 (220.176) Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Weights Max.
... mm) 203.1 in (5158 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm) 57.4 in (1457 mm) 121.5 in (3085 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1578 mm) S 600 (220.176) Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Weights Max.
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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 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...
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 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...
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...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 l) S 600 2.3 US qt. (2.2 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Premium unleaded gasoline: Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Avg. Follow suggested mixing ratios (... 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 Windshield washer Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system: 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate...
...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 l) S 600 2.3 US qt. (2.2 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Premium unleaded gasoline: Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Avg. Follow suggested mixing ratios (... 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 Windshield washer Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system: 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate...