Owner's Manual
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...a spinning wheel. Vehicles without 4MATIC: Because the ESC operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off the ESC (except S 63 AMG) G Warning! ! Disabling the system will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size as specified in the "Technical data"... The ESC should not be switched off the ESC. Switch on a brake test dynamometer or when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Electronic Traction System (ETS/4-ETS) G Observe Safety notes, see page 63. Active braking action through the ESC may otherwise ...
...a spinning wheel. Vehicles without 4MATIC: Because the ESC operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off the ESC (except S 63 AMG) G Warning! ! Disabling the system will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size as specified in the "Technical data"... The ESC should not be switched off the ESC. Switch on a brake test dynamometer or when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Electronic Traction System (ETS/4-ETS) G Observe Safety notes, see page 63. Active braking action through the ESC may otherwise ...
Owner's Manual
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... are on continuously, the ESC is not operational due to handle these limits when you switch off the ESC. Switching off the ESC (S 63 AMG only) i When the ESC is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESC warning lamp ÷ in the instrument...the vehicle G Warning! With the engine running , switch off during normal driving. engine output is not limited, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Please be aware of a drive wheel for driving on closed tracks when the vehicle's natural oversteer and understeer characteristics are desired When...
... are on continuously, the ESC is not operational due to handle these limits when you switch off the ESC. Switching off the ESC (S 63 AMG only) i When the ESC is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESC warning lamp ÷ in the instrument...the vehicle G Warning! With the engine running , switch off during normal driving. engine output is not limited, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Please be aware of a drive wheel for driving on closed tracks when the vehicle's natural oversteer and understeer characteristics are desired When...
Owner's Manual
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...parking brake when driving off G Warning! Driving and parking If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X 313 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. ! You could be deactivated (Y page 210). X X message Please Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction ...in the doors move down . Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may cause serious damage to protect it from damage. S 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine's maximum speed is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. You have ...
...parking brake when driving off G Warning! Driving and parking If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X 313 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. ! You could be deactivated (Y page 210). X X message Please Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction ...in the doors move down . Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may cause serious damage to protect it from damage. S 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine's maximum speed is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. You have ...
Owner's Manual
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...D selected, you can influence transmission shifting by Rlimiting the gear range the gear range Rextending Rchanging the gears manually (AMG vehicles only) Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display. : Transmission position indicator If the current... the automatic transmission into park position P to serve as possible. X Have the vehicle's electrical system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as a brake when the vehicle is parked. X Drive off carefully. 320 Automatic transmission Rthe Rthe selected gear...
...D selected, you can influence transmission shifting by Rlimiting the gear range the gear range Rextending Rchanging the gears manually (AMG vehicles only) Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display. : Transmission position indicator If the current... the automatic transmission into park position P to serve as possible. X Have the vehicle's electrical system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as a brake when the vehicle is parked. X Drive off carefully. 320 Automatic transmission Rthe Rthe selected gear...
Owner's Manual
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...or S, you want maximum acceleration. The engine control system of skidding. 321 Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 7 Drive position The automatic transmission shifts automatically. Working on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into ...transmission directly between drive position D and reverse gear R to the drive axle. vehicles except AMG vehicles: Fully depress the accelerator pedal. X Canada vehicles and AMG vehicles: Depress the accelerator pedal past the resistance point. X U.S. When working on the engine...
...or S, you want maximum acceleration. The engine control system of skidding. 321 Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 7 Drive position The automatic transmission shifts automatically. Working on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into ...transmission directly between drive position D and reverse gear R to the drive axle. vehicles except AMG vehicles: Fully depress the accelerator pedal. X Canada vehicles and AMG vehicles: Depress the accelerator pedal past the resistance point. X U.S. When working on the engine...
Owner's Manual
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...is turned off with regard to automatic program mode (C or S) when the engine is restarted. You can change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. In manual program mode M, systemcontrolled automatic gearshifting is available on the tachometer. Upshifting ! X Program mode selector switch on... will not upshift, even if the engine has reached its overrevving range. You need to manual program mode M. For information on AMG vehicles C Comfort S Sport M Manual For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting Briefly pull right gearshift control ; (Y ...
...is turned off with regard to automatic program mode (C or S) when the engine is restarted. You can change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. In manual program mode M, systemcontrolled automatic gearshifting is available on the tachometer. Upshifting ! X Program mode selector switch on... will not upshift, even if the engine has reached its overrevving range. You need to manual program mode M. For information on AMG vehicles C Comfort S Sport M Manual For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting Briefly pull right gearshift control ; (Y ...
Owner's Manual
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...speed limits. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. C as may create pressure in a timely manner. ! Additional instructions for AMG vehicles: RDuring the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km), do not switch on . Even small amounts of fuel vapors are around gasoline, ...inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. RDuring All of maximum rpm in this manual. Gasoline is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! RSelect RAvoid G Warning! Never refuel vehicles with gasoline engine with diesel fuel is highly flammable and poisonous. ...
...speed limits. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. C as may create pressure in a timely manner. ! Additional instructions for AMG vehicles: RDuring the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km), do not switch on . Even small amounts of fuel vapors are around gasoline, ...inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. RDuring All of maximum rpm in this manual. Gasoline is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! RSelect RAvoid G Warning! Never refuel vehicles with gasoline engine with diesel fuel is highly flammable and poisonous. ...
Owner's Manual
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...Notes on the handle. ! Make sure the hood is in (20 cm). Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may damage the drive assemblies. X Pull up the hood on checking engine oil level When checking the oil level...for example. Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after an accident, for at shoulder height by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Let the hood drop from a height of radiator grille. Be careful that you can occur when... level with the oil dipstick On the S 450 4MATIC, S 550 4MATIC, S 550, and S 63 AMG you do not close the hood on hood.
...Notes on the handle. ! Make sure the hood is in (20 cm). Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may damage the drive assemblies. X Pull up the hood on checking engine oil level When checking the oil level...for example. Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after an accident, for at shoulder height by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Let the hood drop from a height of radiator grille. Be careful that you can occur when... level with the oil dipstick On the S 450 4MATIC, S 550 4MATIC, S 550, and S 63 AMG you do not close the hood on hood.
Owner's Manual
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Example illustration: S 63 AMG RUse In order to avoid any potentially serious burns: X X Unscrew filler cap : from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Excess oil must...expansion tank if the coolant temperature is not required. If you notice transmission fluid loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the ABC system. Example illustration: S 550 Be careful not to overfill with hot engine parts. Allow the engine...
Example illustration: S 63 AMG RUse In order to avoid any potentially serious burns: X X Unscrew filler cap : from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Excess oil must...expansion tank if the coolant temperature is not required. If you notice transmission fluid loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the ABC system. Example illustration: S 550 Be careful not to overfill with hot engine parts. Allow the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... take several hundred miles of this and adjust your driving and braking accordingly during this break-in water being ingested by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the engine through standing water, ...components or wiring of the water layer on S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG. 437 Driving off . Water in these areas could result in period. Thus, a driving style calling for high-performance driving, it is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Avoid track grooves in the multifunction display...
... take several hundred miles of this and adjust your driving and braking accordingly during this break-in water being ingested by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the engine through standing water, ...components or wiring of the water layer on S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG. 437 Driving off . Water in these areas could result in period. Thus, a driving style calling for high-performance driving, it is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Avoid track grooves in the multifunction display...
Owner's Manual
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... fluid before checking the brake system. S 600 and S 65 AMG only: The brake system sensors are malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not... add brake fluid! X Engage the parking brake. The electronic parking brake is insufficient brake fluid in an accident. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. This will not solve the problem. The brake system continues to park position P (Y page 317). The ...
... fluid before checking the brake system. S 600 and S 65 AMG only: The brake system sensors are malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not... add brake fluid! X Engage the parking brake. The electronic parking brake is insufficient brake fluid in an accident. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. This will not solve the problem. The brake system continues to park position P (Y page 317). The ...
Owner's Manual
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...the engine oil level has dropped to the required level. Vehicle status messages in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Z Practical hints Visually check for oil leaks. Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in the multifunction display... Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions All models except S 600 and S 65 AMG: The engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum level. S 600 and S 65 AMG only: The engine oil level is running and at Next Refueling (All models except S 600 ...
...the engine oil level has dropped to the required level. Vehicle status messages in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Z Practical hints Visually check for oil leaks. Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in the multifunction display... Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions All models except S 600 and S 65 AMG: The engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum level. S 600 and S 65 AMG only: The engine oil level is running and at Next Refueling (All models except S 600 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions S 600 and S 65 AMG only: The measuring system is low. X Engage the electronic parking brake. The fuel level is malfunctioning. X Refuel at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The fuel cap may be closed properly: Close the fuel cap....the engine or the catalytic converter. X If it is a danger of engine Low Stop damage. X Refuel at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. S 600 and S 65 AMG only: You have added too much engine oil. Observe all legal requirements with respect to do so. Vehicle X Stop the vehicle...
... Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions S 600 and S 65 AMG only: The measuring system is low. X Engage the electronic parking brake. The fuel level is malfunctioning. X Refuel at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The fuel cap may be closed properly: Close the fuel cap....the engine or the catalytic converter. X If it is a danger of engine Low Stop damage. X Refuel at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. S 600 and S 65 AMG only: You have added too much engine oil. Observe all legal requirements with respect to do so. Vehicle X Stop the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...performance in conjunction with the vehicle body or axle parts. Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz can have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to come into contact with the driving safety systems on your vehicle and tested and... Rims and tires Electrical system S 65 AMG Spark plugs, electrode gap Spark plugs, tightening torque 0.028 in (0.7 mm) 15 - 22 lb-ft (20 - 30 Nm) Benz can be identified by finding the following on the tire's sidewall: RMO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment tires Using tires other than those...
...performance in conjunction with the vehicle body or axle parts. Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz can have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to come into contact with the driving safety systems on your vehicle and tested and... Rims and tires Electrical system S 65 AMG Spark plugs, electrode gap Spark plugs, tightening torque 0.028 in (0.7 mm) 15 - 22 lb-ft (20 - 30 Nm) Benz can be identified by finding the following on the tire's sidewall: RMO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment tires Using tires other than those...
Owner's Manual
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tires. 61 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 62 Not available as factory equipment. 60 Radial-ply 534 Rims and tires S 450 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package)58 S 550 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package) 19" wheels AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires60 255/...40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+Si S 63 AMG S 63 AMG (Performance Package) S 65 AMG 19" wheels AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) Winter tires60,61,62 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra ...
tires. 61 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 62 Not available as factory equipment. 60 Radial-ply 534 Rims and tires S 450 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package)58 S 550 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package) 19" wheels AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires60 255/...40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+Si S 63 AMG S 63 AMG (Performance Package) S 65 AMG 19" wheels AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) Winter tires60,61,62 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra ...
Owner's Manual
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... 73 Mixed with rear climate control S 450 4MATIC69 S 55070 S 550 4MATIC S 600 S 65 AMG S 63 AMG Low temperature cooling system Fuel tank Fuel tank reserve S 600 S 65 AMG All models S 450 4MATIC69 S 55070 S 550 4MATIC S 600 S 63 AMG S 65 AMG Air conditioning system Washer system and headlamp cleaning system All models Capacity approx. 17... or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze. Using engine oils and oil filters of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). ! Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
... 73 Mixed with rear climate control S 450 4MATIC69 S 55070 S 550 4MATIC S 600 S 65 AMG S 63 AMG Low temperature cooling system Fuel tank Fuel tank reserve S 600 S 65 AMG All models S 450 4MATIC69 S 55070 S 550 4MATIC S 600 S 63 AMG S 65 AMG Air conditioning system Washer system and headlamp cleaning system All models Capacity approx. 17... or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze. Using engine oils and oil filters of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). ! Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Owner's Manual
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...System recommendations for engine oils Using the chart below to the system will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. i MB sheet numbers are used . Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to determine ... oil viscosity according to do so will result in the air conditioning system. Model S 450 4MATIC74 S 55075 S 550 4MATIC S 600 S 63 AMG S 65 AMG Engine, type 273 273 273 275 156 275 MB sheet number 229.5 229.5 229.5 229.5 229.576 229.5 Viscosity grades for scheduled oil changes...
...System recommendations for engine oils Using the chart below to the system will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. i MB sheet numbers are used . Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to determine ... oil viscosity according to do so will result in the air conditioning system. Model S 450 4MATIC74 S 55075 S 550 4MATIC S 600 S 63 AMG S 65 AMG Engine, type 273 273 273 275 156 275 MB sheet number 229.5 229.5 229.5 229.5 229.576 229.5 Viscosity grades for scheduled oil changes...