Owner's Manual
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...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...... Deactivating the climate control system ...190 Air conditioning...190 Residual heat and ventilation...191 Ventilated storage compartment (except S 55 AMG) ...192 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents ...192 Rear passenger compartment climate control*...193 Power windows ...195 Opening and ...
...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...... Deactivating the climate control system ...190 Air conditioning...190 Residual heat and ventilation...191 Ventilated storage compartment (except S 55 AMG) ...192 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents ...192 Rear passenger compartment climate control*...193 Power windows ...195 Opening and ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 dimensions ...Weights ... 377 378 379...
... 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 dimensions ...Weights ... 377 378 379...
Owner's Manual
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... the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is diplayed in the instrument cluster ( page 22). S 55 AMG The tachometer of ice. The outside temperature indicator is not covered by comparison to external displays (e.g. This prevents ... on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. Outside temperature indicator The temperature sensor is free of the S 55 AMG does not have a red marking denoting excessive engine speed. The outside temperature is operated at excessive engine speeds... that is not designed to the sensor, not by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning!
... the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is diplayed in the instrument cluster ( page 22). S 55 AMG The tachometer of ice. The outside temperature indicator is not covered by comparison to external displays (e.g. This prevents ... on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. Outside temperature indicator The temperature sensor is free of the S 55 AMG does not have a red marking denoting excessive engine speed. The outside temperature is operated at excessive engine speeds... that is not designed to the sensor, not by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning!
Owner's Manual
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... than idle speed. These shift point adjustments are performed based on driving with gear ranges ( page 166) the selected shift program (C/S) ( page 170) or (C/S/M) (S 55 AMG only) ( page 171) the position of P or N if the engine speed is in the tachometer display ( page 22).
... than idle speed. These shift point adjustments are performed based on driving with gear ranges ( page 166) the selected shift program (C/S) ( page 170) or (C/S/M) (S 55 AMG only) ( page 171) the position of P or N if the engine speed is in the tachometer display ( page 22).
Owner's Manual
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Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG You can result in the vehicle, or with you and lock your vehicle. G Warning! Do not leave children unattended in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 168 Allow engine to position P ( page 45). ...into contact with gear selector lever in an accident and/or serious personal injury. ! Also, position P alone is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from position P, which is not intended to or capable of a drive...
Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG You can result in the vehicle, or with you and lock your vehicle. G Warning! Do not leave children unattended in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 168 Allow engine to position P ( page 45). ...into contact with gear selector lever in an accident and/or serious personal injury. ! Also, position P alone is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from position P, which is not intended to or capable of a drive...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle is not limited. The program mode switches to the drive train which is indicated in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program S 55 AMG In the manual shift program mode you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is located on the engine until the ...The current gear selector lever position and the selected shift program (C/S/M) is switched off on the steering wheel ( page 168) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. You can change the gears manually on slippery road surfaces. Program mode selector switch The program mode selector switch is in...
...vehicle is not limited. The program mode switches to the drive train which is indicated in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program S 55 AMG In the manual shift program mode you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is located on the engine until the ...The current gear selector lever position and the selected shift program (C/S/M) is switched off on the steering wheel ( page 168) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. You can change the gears manually on slippery road surfaces. Program mode selector switch The program mode selector switch is in...
Owner's Manual
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... the windshield is opened. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Windshield wipers" ( page 48). ! Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG) The switch is located on the left in intermittent setting when vehicle is started. Switch on a dry windshield. Press switch 1. Controls in the presence of...
... the windshield is opened. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Windshield wipers" ( page 48). ! Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG) The switch is located on the left in intermittent setting when vehicle is started. Switch on a dry windshield. Press switch 1. Controls in the presence of...
Owner's Manual
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... adjustable booster blower i The compartment can be regulated separately. Push upper portion of switch. Controls in detail Automatic climate control Ventilated storage compartment (except S 55 AMG) The storage compartment under the front armrest ( page 233) can get very warm due to its confined space. Push lower portion of switch. Rear passenger...
... adjustable booster blower i The compartment can be regulated separately. Push upper portion of switch. Controls in detail Automatic climate control Ventilated storage compartment (except S 55 AMG) The storage compartment under the front armrest ( page 233) can get very warm due to its confined space. Push lower portion of switch. Rear passenger...
Owner's Manual
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... the storage tray, as a magnet built into the tray could erase or change the information on the card. 1 Button to open storage compartment (except S 55 AMG) 2 Button to its confined space. When storing heat-sensitive objects in the storage compartment. 233 Opening storage compartment (except S 55... AMG) Press button 1 and lift the armrest lid. Do not obstruct the air vent in the compartment, close the air vent ( page 192) while heating the ...
... the storage tray, as a magnet built into the tray could erase or change the information on the card. 1 Button to open storage compartment (except S 55 AMG) 2 Button to its confined space. When storing heat-sensitive objects in the storage compartment. 233 Opening storage compartment (except S 55... AMG) Press button 1 and lift the armrest lid. Do not obstruct the air vent in the compartment, close the air vent ( page 192) while heating the ...
Owner's Manual
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... applicable speed limits. 258 Avoid accelerating by kick-down by shifting to your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at moderate speeds (for AMG vehicles: During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not exceed a speed of the above 4500 rpm in each gear. All of 85 mph (140...
... applicable speed limits. 258 Avoid accelerating by kick-down by shifting to your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at moderate speeds (for AMG vehicles: During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not exceed a speed of the above 4500 rpm in each gear. All of 85 mph (140...
Owner's Manual
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... winter tires, see "Snow chains" ( page 293). i For information on speed rating for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to position N. S 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). G i For information on driving with snow chains, see...
... winter tires, see "Snow chains" ( page 293). i For information on speed rating for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to position N. S 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). G i For information on driving with snow chains, see...
Owner's Manual
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...start/stop button* is not in the display concerning engine oil , see the message: PERF. For more information on ignition. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 275 If there is excess engine oil with the control system . If you see the message: ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ... 326). 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. If the engine is at a Mercedes-Benz Center. If the engine is not yet at normal operating temperature, the following message will appear: ENGINE...
...start/stop button* is not in the display concerning engine oil , see the message: PERF. For more information on ignition. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 275 If there is excess engine oil with the control system . If you see the message: ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ... 326). 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. If the engine is at a Mercedes-Benz Center. If the engine is not yet at normal operating temperature, the following message will appear: ENGINE...
Owner's Manual
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... the hood ( page 272). If necessary, add engine oil. 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 messages in the multifunction display. Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
... the hood ( page 272). If necessary, add engine oil. 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 messages in the multifunction display. Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
Owner's Manual
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.... Be careful not to overfill with oil. 277 Be careful not to overfill with oil. Avoid environmental damage caused 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. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 ...4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. Screw filler cap 2 back on the oil filler cap. Only use an engine oil from the list of other specification may cause the FSS to meet a specific Mercedes-Benz specification (e.g. Add engine oil as required...
.... Be careful not to overfill with oil. 277 Be careful not to overfill with oil. Avoid environmental damage caused 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. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 ...4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. Screw filler cap 2 back on the oil filler cap. Only use an engine oil from the list of other specification may cause the FSS to meet a specific Mercedes-Benz specification (e.g. Add engine oil as required...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle's traction. Operation Winter driving Block heater (Canada only) The engine is not permissible with AIRMATIC should only be driven at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The electrical cable may be driven at vehicle height 1 ( page 221). Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on location....following guidelines when using snow chains, vehicles with all -wheel drive, use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not use snow chains with tire sizes 245/45 R 18 on AMG rims. i When using snow chains: Use of snow chains may be glad to exceed 30 mph (...
... the vehicle's traction. Operation Winter driving Block heater (Canada only) The engine is not permissible with AIRMATIC should only be driven at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The electrical cable may be driven at vehicle height 1 ( page 221). Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on location....following guidelines when using snow chains, vehicles with all -wheel drive, use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not use snow chains with tire sizes 245/45 R 18 on AMG rims. i When using snow chains: Use of snow chains may be glad to exceed 30 mph (...
Owner's Manual
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...like tar remover or wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as its underside should not become permanently discolored. Nubuck leather upholstery (S 55 AMG) The nubuck leather upholstery is treated with damp microfiber cloth to become wet. Do not use damp cloth to clean nubuck leather upholstery... stains. Carefully dab nubuck leather upholstery with a microfiber cloth to give off coloring (e.g. Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care or any solvents to clean wood trims in your vehicle. Avoid hard scrubbing on these may cause the upholstery ...
...like tar remover or wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as its underside should not become permanently discolored. Nubuck leather upholstery (S 55 AMG) The nubuck leather upholstery is treated with damp microfiber cloth to become wet. Do not use damp cloth to clean nubuck leather upholstery... stains. Carefully dab nubuck leather upholstery with a microfiber cloth to give off coloring (e.g. Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care or any solvents to clean wood trims in your vehicle. Avoid hard scrubbing on these may cause the upholstery ...
Owner's Manual
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Practical hints Where will I find ...? G Spare wheel S 55 AMG and Sport Package* In case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use only. Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. G Never ...
Practical hints Where will I find ...? G Spare wheel S 55 AMG and Sport Package* In case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use only. Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. G Never ...
Owner's Manual
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...-GO*: Turn off the engine ( page 53). Set the parking brake. Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the starter switch. S 55 AMG and Sport Package* only: The spare wheel is for temporary use only. The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of all uses...
...-GO*: Turn off the engine ( page 53). Set the parking brake. Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the starter switch. S 55 AMG and Sport Package* only: The spare wheel is for temporary use only. The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of all uses...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown in purple/belt two shown in black). 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 ABC tandem pump (pump for power...
... 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 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown in purple/belt two shown in black). 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 ABC tandem pump (pump for power...
Owner's Manual
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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 55 AMG (220.174)1 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm) 331.8 cu in (5439 cm ) 9:1 493 hp/6 100 ...
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 55 AMG (220.174)1 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm) 331.8 cu in (5439 cm ) 9:1 493 hp/6 100 ...