Owner's Manual
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... Introduction ...9 Product information...9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada...... Panic alarm ...75 Activating...75 Deactivating...75 Driving safety systems ...76 ABS...76 BAS...78 ESP ...78 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP...81 Anti-theft systems ...82 Immobilizer ...82 Anti-theft alarm system ...82 Tow-away alarm ...84
... Introduction ...9 Product information...9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada...... Panic alarm ...75 Activating...75 Deactivating...75 Driving safety systems ...76 ABS...76 BAS...78 ESP ...78 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP...81 Anti-theft systems ...82 Immobilizer ...82 Anti-theft alarm system ...82 Tow-away alarm ...84
Owner's Manual
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... the regulating mode. G The following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) BAS (Brake Assist System) ESP (Electronic Stability Program) 4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic Traction System) Warning! This allows you will find information on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation. 76 At the ...and weather conditions. ABS Warning! Always adjust your vehicle. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS, ESP and the 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires) or snow chains as required. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Do not...
... the regulating mode. G The following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) BAS (Brake Assist System) ESP (Electronic Stability Program) 4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic Traction System) Warning! This allows you will find information on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation. 76 At the ...and weather conditions. ABS Warning! Always adjust your vehicle. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS, ESP and the 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires) or snow chains as required. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Do not...
Owner's Manual
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... to use available traction, e.g. during winter operation in mountains under snowy conditions, by applying power to all -wheel drive only: The 4MATIC improves the vehicle's ability to skid. Warning! Performance testing must be shut off , apply as little throttle as follows: While driving off...a 2-axle dynamometer. ! Because of the ESP's automatic operation, the engine must only be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 81 Operational tests with one axle raised. Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the front or ...
... to use available traction, e.g. during winter operation in mountains under snowy conditions, by applying power to all -wheel drive only: The 4MATIC improves the vehicle's ability to skid. Warning! Performance testing must be shut off , apply as little throttle as follows: While driving off...a 2-axle dynamometer. ! Because of the ESP's automatic operation, the engine must only be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 81 Operational tests with one axle raised. Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the front or ...
Owner's Manual
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...to obtain braking action. An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with Sport Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 ... 256 i For information on driving with snow chains see "Winter tires" ( page 278). Operation Driving instructions S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, and S 500 4MATIC Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 188 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter ...
...to obtain braking action. An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with Sport Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 ... 256 i For information on driving with snow chains see "Winter tires" ( page 278). Operation Driving instructions S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, and S 500 4MATIC Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 188 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter ...
Owner's Manual
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... j button on the oil dipstick is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). Operation Engine compartment If there is excessive engine oil with the oil dipstick (except S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600) The engine oil level can be checked by either oil dipstick 1 or via the multifunction display in the instrument cluster ( page 265). i The...
... j button on the oil dipstick is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). Operation Engine compartment If there is excessive engine oil with the oil dipstick (except S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600) The engine oil level can be checked by either oil dipstick 1 or via the multifunction display in the instrument cluster ( page 265). i The...
Owner's Manual
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Battery test. Tire change. Always observe the speed rating of the ABS, ESP, and 4MATIC in winter operation. Adapt your tires are no longer suitable for the winter season. Operation Winter driving Winter driving Before the onset of winter have ...the same tread design. Such notices are of the same make and have your tire dealer or from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G G Winter tires with decreasing ambient temperature. We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires on all mounted winter tires are available from your vehicle winterized...
Battery test. Tire change. Always observe the speed rating of the ABS, ESP, and 4MATIC in winter operation. Adapt your tires are no longer suitable for the winter season. Operation Winter driving Winter driving Before the onset of winter have ...the same tread design. Such notices are of the same make and have your tire dealer or from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G G Winter tires with decreasing ambient temperature. We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires on all mounted winter tires are available from your vehicle winterized...
Owner's Manual
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...all wheels on the ground or front wheels raised (except vehicles with automatic transmission and/or 4MATIC*: Do not tow-start the vehicle. When circumstances do not tie down vehicle by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. This method is not covered by its chassis or suspension parts. Vehicles... with 4MATIC*) only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to other types of towing. !...
...all wheels on the ground or front wheels raised (except vehicles with automatic transmission and/or 4MATIC*: Do not tow-start the vehicle. When circumstances do not tie down vehicle by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. This method is not covered by its chassis or suspension parts. Vehicles... with 4MATIC*) only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to other types of towing. !...
Owner's Manual
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... system as that will not run there is a malfunction in the power supply or in starter switch position 2. i To signal turns while being towed with 4MATIC*: disconnected at the rear axle drive flange (vehicles with the hazard warning flasher in use, turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate. Adapt your...
... system as that will not run there is a malfunction in the power supply or in starter switch position 2. i To signal turns while being towed with 4MATIC*: disconnected at the rear axle drive flange (vehicles with the hazard warning flasher in use, turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate. Adapt your...
Owner's Manual
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... standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. Technical data Engine Engine Model Engine Mode of all special bodies and special equipment. 362 to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 S 430 (220.070, 220.170)1 S 430 4MATIC (220.183)1 113 4-stroke ...(205 kW/5750 rpm) 295 ft.lb./2700 rpm (400 Nm/3000 rpm) 6000 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 7 ft 10 in. (2390 mm) cm3) S 500 (220.175)1 S 500 4MATIC (220.184)1 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in. (97.00 mm) 3.31 in. (84.00 mm) 303.0 cu.in. (4966 cm3) 10:1 302 hp...
... standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. Technical data Engine Engine Model Engine Mode of all special bodies and special equipment. 362 to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 S 430 (220.070, 220.170)1 S 430 4MATIC (220.183)1 113 4-stroke ...(205 kW/5750 rpm) 295 ft.lb./2700 rpm (400 Nm/3000 rpm) 6000 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 7 ft 10 in. (2390 mm) cm3) S 500 (220.175)1 S 500 4MATIC (220.184)1 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in. (97.00 mm) 3.31 in. (84.00 mm) 303.0 cu.in. (4966 cm3) 10:1 302 hp...
Owner's Manual
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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*) 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 (... or 245/45 R18 96H M+S1 All-season tires (radial-ply tires) 225/55 R17 97H M+S AS For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Must not be used with snow chains 365
Technical data Rims 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 (... or 245/45 R18 96H M+S1 All-season tires (radial-ply tires) 225/55 R17 97H M+S AS For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Must not be used with snow chains 365
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Technical data Rims and tires S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*) Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1 2 8 J x18 H21,2 or 8½ J x18 EH23 1.73 in. (.../45 R18 100V XL M+S2 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...
Technical data Rims and tires S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*) Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1 2 8 J x18 H21,2 or 8½ J x18 EH23 1.73 in. (.../45 R18 100V XL M+S2 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...
Owner's Manual
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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 - 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 - All-season tires (radial-ply tires) 225/55 R17 97H M+S AS 367
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Main dimensions 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 mm) 62.0 in. (1574 mm) 62.0 in. (1574 ...
Technical data Main dimensions 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 mm) 62.0 in. (1574 mm) 62.0 in. (1574 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Recommended engine oils 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... W 90 MB Automatic Transmission Oil1 MB Hydraulic Fluids MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) S 430 4MATIC 0.63 US qt. (0.6 l) S 500 4MATIC S 430 4MATIC 0.62 US qt. (0.585 l) S 500 4MATIC 4.2 US qt. (4.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt. (1.0 l) approx. 2.1 oz. (60 g) ...
... 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. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Recommended engine oils 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... W 90 MB Automatic Transmission Oil1 MB Hydraulic Fluids MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) S 430 4MATIC 0.63 US qt. (0.6 l) S 500 4MATIC S 430 4MATIC 0.62 US qt. (0.585 l) S 500 4MATIC 4.2 US qt. (4.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt. (1.0 l) approx. 2.1 oz. (60 g) ...
Owner's Manual
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... 256 Problems 48 Safety systems 76 Through standing water 257 With Distronic* 208 Driving abroad 258 Driving instructions 251 Driving off 253 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 81 ABS 76 BAS 78 ESP 78 Driving systems 196 ABC 213 AIRMATIC 211 Cruise control 196 Distronic* 199 Driving safety systems 76 Parktronic 218...
... 256 Problems 48 Safety systems 76 Through standing water 257 With Distronic* 208 Driving abroad 258 Driving instructions 251 Driving off 253 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 81 ABS 76 BAS 78 ESP 78 Driving systems 196 ABC 213 AIRMATIC 211 Cruise control 196 Distronic* 199 Driving safety systems 76 Parktronic 218...
Owner's Manual
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..., front Messages in display 314 Replacing bulbs 332 Switching on 122 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 display 313-315 Replacing bulbs 331, 333 Switching on 120 Front seat head restraints Installing 106...
..., front Messages in display 314 Replacing bulbs 332 Switching on 122 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 display 313-315 Replacing bulbs 331, 333 Switching on 120 Front seat head restraints Installing 106...