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Owner's Manual - Page 3

...Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada...13 Where to find it...14 Symbols...15 Operating safety ...16 Proper use of the vehicle ...16 Problems...76 ABS...76 BAS...78 ESP ...78 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP...81 Anti-theft systems ...82 Immobilizer ...82 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7

... parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive...S 430 / S 500...S 55 AMG...S 600 ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Spare wheel ...Electrical system ...Main dimensions ...Weights...Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

... modifications, and where proper installation will be held responsible for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We have tested these parts to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be performed. 9 Please do not use them , even if in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved...
Owner's Manual - Page 58

... upright, properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which will not, however, turn off any problems, please see your head or chest close to the seat and steering wheel. Failure to follow... This could 58 If this Operator's Manual. Keep hands on the steering wheel must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which needs...
Owner's Manual - Page 200

... systems Warning! Distronic does not act upon adverse sight distance conditions. G Warning! Only use Distronic during conditions of Distronic can result in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle). a stopped vehicle in wheel spin and loss of it advisable to road and traffic conditions is imperative at all times, regardless of whether or not Distronic...
Owner's Manual - Page 232

... and right sides of an accident. 232 Controls in detail Useful features Parcel net in front passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc. The hooks and the parcel net in...hold a load of up to vehicle occupants. Opening ashtray Briefly touch cover plate 1. It is located in the trunk can hang a parcel net in the trunk.
Owner's Manual - Page 240

...dangerous road location), ..., color and location (...Useful features Initiating an emergency call manually Wait for longer than 2 seconds). Controls in SOS button 1 will flash until the emergency call is concluded. Close cover 1 after you have pressed the emergency button. When the connection is the Roadside Assistance button •. Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a Mercedes-Benz...
Owner's Manual - Page 242

...Tele Aid system, please visit www.mbusa.com and use your ID and password (sent to position 2 (...will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to learn more (USA only). The Tele...wheel. The message INFO - CALL FAILED appears in Canada) as soon as possible. 242 Visit your vehicle, the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz...
Owner's Manual - Page 256

... 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 188 mph (300 km/h). S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with Sport Package* Your...road surfaces, never downshift in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. i For information on speed rating for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to obtain braking action. Do not use...
Owner's Manual - Page 283

... of minor paint damage (i.e. Always replace a damaged tire. A tar remover is best to Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products. Paintwork, painted body components Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be found in damage to 5 months, depending on climate and washing detergent used. loss of water, and a KEYLESS-GO* card is in the sun or if...
Owner's Manual - Page 323

... interchangeable slot/Phillips screwdriver One towing eye bolt One wheel wrench One alignment bolt One fuse extractor One fuse chart for the main fuse box Spare fuses Vehicle jack To prepare the vehicle jack for use Remove the vehicle jack from trunk lid and lower... Where will I find ...? ! To prevent damage, always disengage trunk floor handle from the spare wheel well under the trunk floor.
Owner's Manual - Page 353

... determined and remedied by Mercedes-Benz and that have been tested and approved by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints Fuses Fuses Your vehicle's electrical fuses are located in various fuse boxes: In the dashboard on the passenger side In the rear passenger compartment under the right rear seat. Fuse box in the cover 2 Cover i Only install fuses that have the...
Owner's Manual - Page 355

... cover 1 and press it down If the engine can no longer be stopped using the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button, the engine can be positioned at the ‹ symbol, as "ENGINE EMERGENCY STOP". The fuse chart is also located in the vehicle tool kit ( page 322). ! Emergency engine shut-down by...
Owner's Manual - Page 365

...and tires Same size tires S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 500, S 500 4MATIC (except Sport Package*) Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1 2 S 600 (except Sport Package) S 430, S 500 S 600 (Sport Package*) S 55 AMG 8 J x18 H21 or ...97H M+S AS For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Must not be used with snow chains 365
Owner's Manual - Page 366

... or 245/45 R18 96H M+S2 For use with winter tires only For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 3 Must not be used with snow chains Mixed size tires S 430 , S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*) Front axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset Rear axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 1 S 55 AMG 8½ J x 18 EH21 1.73 in. (44...
Owner's Manual - Page 367

All-season tires (radial-ply tires) 225/55 R17 97H M+S AS 367 Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 500, S 500 4MATIC (except Sport 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*) S 600, S 55 AMG 8 J x 18 H2 1.73 in. (44 mm) 245/45 R18 96Y -
Owner's Manual - Page 371

Model Engine with oil filter S 430 S 500 S 55 AMG S 600 S 600 Rear axle Front axle Transfer case Hydraulic system for ADS or ABC Power steering Front wheel hubs 1 Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Recommended engine oils Capacity 8.5 US qt. (8.0 l) 8.5 US qt...
Owner's Manual - Page 383

... entering and operating the vehicle without the use of a SmartKey. The automatic gear shifting process can directly change the settings for relaying geographic location information to the automatic transmission for each... systems. In the Audio menu, for example, you can be used to store three individual seat, steering wheel and mirror positions for shifting. It is posted at the pump,...
Owner's Manual - Page 395

... Folding electrically Exterior rear view mirrors 170 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with ESP 81 4MATIC 81 Front airbags 61 Front lamps Messages in ...Fuse box 353, 354 Fuse chart 323 Fuses 353 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 353 Fuse box in engine compartment 354 Fuse box in passenger compartment 353 Fuse boxes in the engine compartment 355 Fuse chart 323 Fuse extractor 323 Spare fuses...
Owner's Manual - Page 409

... 262 Vehicle lock status Checking (KEYLESS-GO*) 93 Vehicle tool kit 322, 323 Alignment bolt 323 Fuse chart 323 Fuse extractor 323 Hex-socket wrench 323 Open-end wrench 323 Screwdriver 323 Spare fuses 323 Universal pliers 323 Wheel wrench 323 Vehicle washing 284 Ventilation Storage compartment 184 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 385 Voice control...

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