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...'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...13 Where to ...
...'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...13 Where to ...
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Contents Technical 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 ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Coolants...Windshield and headlamp washer system ...Consumer information ...Uniform tire quality grading ... 391 391 393 393 393 394 394 394 395 395 398 399 399 Technical terms...401 Index...407
Contents Technical 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 ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Coolants...Windshield and headlamp washer system ...Consumer information ...Uniform tire quality grading ... 391 391 393 393 393 394 394 394 395 395 398 399 399 Technical terms...401 Index...407
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We are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be held responsible for your vehicle model. Use of ...assessment for other products and therefore cannot be performed. 9 Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us...
We are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be held responsible for your vehicle model. Use of ...assessment for other products and therefore cannot be performed. 9 Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us...
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... including operating instructions wherever necessary. The Operator's Manual and Service Booklet are any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this Operator's Manual might differ from the actual ... in this manual. Optional equipment is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. We urge you or others. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the operation of any equipment details that we urge you...
... including operating instructions wherever necessary. The Operator's Manual and Service Booklet are any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this Operator's Manual might differ from the actual ... in this manual. Optional equipment is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. We urge you or others. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the operation of any equipment details that we urge you...
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...Notice" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 12 For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in Canada).... It is in the event of Used Car" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at regular intervals. The service advisor will be ...
...Notice" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 12 For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in Canada).... It is in the event of Used Car" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at regular intervals. The service advisor will be ...
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... innovations. Safety and Security Here you will find it Where to find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle. Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are designed to help you , the vehicle operator... Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for you find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle. For you to find information quickly each section has its own reference color: Controls in this vehicle. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical...
... innovations. Safety and Security Here you will find it Where to find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle. Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are designed to help you , the vehicle operator... Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for you find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle. For you to find information quickly each section has its own reference color: Controls in this vehicle. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical...
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...are printed in the type shown here. Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may find useful. i Helpful hints or further information you may result in this manual may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of your vehicle. Warning! Since...This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on a topic. DISPLAY 15 G This symbol points to instructions for further information on the next page. -> In the glossary of these symbols appearing in this symbol is identified with an asterisk. Highlights hazards that may...
...are printed in the type shown here. Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may find useful. i Helpful hints or further information you may result in this manual may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of your vehicle. Warning! Since...This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on a topic. DISPLAY 15 G This symbol points to instructions for further information on the next page. -> In the glossary of these symbols appearing in this symbol is identified with an asterisk. Highlights hazards that may...
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... produce an undesired effect on the operating safety of your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with the following information and rules: the safety precautions in this manual the "Technical data" section in an accident and/or personal injury. 16 Because...improper work or modifications on your vehicle. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for repairs or modifications to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could also have it towed to electronic components. G Various warning labels are attached...
... produce an undesired effect on the operating safety of your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with the following information and rules: the safety precautions in this manual the "Technical data" section in an accident and/or personal injury. 16 Because...improper work or modifications on your vehicle. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for repairs or modifications to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could also have it towed to electronic components. G Various warning labels are attached...
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...(or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Department of 1966." Reporting safety defects If you believe that a safety defect exists in a group of U.S. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 However, NHTSA cannot ...USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,...
...(or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Department of 1966." Reporting safety defects If you believe that a safety defect exists in a group of U.S. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 However, NHTSA cannot ...USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,...
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...located at the end of the vehicle's most basic functions. If you with further information. The locking knobs in the starter switch. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here. Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the doors move...Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. Getting started Unlocking Unlocking The "Getting started" section provides an overview of each segment. For more information, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 88). 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button for trunk lid 3 Œ Unlock button 4 ...
...located at the end of the vehicle's most basic functions. If you with further information. The locking knobs in the starter switch. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here. Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the doors move...Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. Getting started Unlocking Unlocking The "Getting started" section provides an overview of each segment. For more information, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 88). 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button for trunk lid 3 Œ Unlock button 4 ...
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...vehicle. Ignition (or position 2) Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1, the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0 (as seat adjustment. For more information, see "Starting with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 44). 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start /stop button once again, ...the ignition (position 2) is switched on twice, the power supply is again switched off . For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see "SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 91). i If you now press the...
...vehicle. Ignition (or position 2) Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1, the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0 (as seat adjustment. For more information, see "Starting with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 44). 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start /stop button once again, ...the ignition (position 2) is switched on twice, the power supply is again switched off . For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see "SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 91). i If you now press the...
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Head restraint tilt The front passenger seat head restraint automatically lowers after a few seconds. For more information, see "Seats" ( page 108). Adjust head restraint so that corresponds best with properly positioned head restraints. i The feature below is not occupied. G For...head restraint returns to the head and neck in the direction of arrow 1. Head restraints are intended to have it activated, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: 36 If you wish to help reduce injuries during an accident. This improves the driver's outward view as well as the ...
Head restraint tilt The front passenger seat head restraint automatically lowers after a few seconds. For more information, see "Seats" ( page 108). Adjust head restraint so that corresponds best with properly positioned head restraints. i The feature below is not occupied. G For...head restraint returns to the head and neck in the direction of arrow 1. Head restraints are intended to have it activated, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: 36 If you wish to help reduce injuries during an accident. This improves the driver's outward view as well as the ...
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Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel*" ( page 240). 37 Make sure your vehicle. G The stalk for the exterior rear view mirrors and the seat position. Even with ...
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel*" ( page 240). 37 Make sure your vehicle. G The stalk for the exterior rear view mirrors and the seat position. Even with ...
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... with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in mirror are closer than they appear. G ! Electrolyte has an irritating effect. For more information, see "Rear view mirror" ( page 174).
... with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in mirror are closer than they appear. G ! Electrolyte has an irritating effect. For more information, see "Rear view mirror" ( page 174).
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... how to the desired setting. Switch on the driver's door. For more information, see "Folding the exterior mirrors in and out automatically" ( page 176). ! At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically. i The memory function ( page ...
... how to the desired setting. Switch on the driver's door. For more information, see "Folding the exterior mirrors in and out automatically" ( page 176). ! At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically. i The memory function ( page ...
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Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Starting with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see "Turning off with at least one window fully open. Do not run the engine in the starter switch to your health. ...use the "touch-start" function. The gear selector lever lock is hazardous to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see the "Controls in detail" section ( page 164). All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and ...
Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Starting with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see "Turning off with at least one window fully open. Do not run the engine in the starter switch to your health. ...use the "touch-start" function. The gear selector lever lock is hazardous to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see the "Controls in detail" section ( page 164). All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and ...
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... to P. The engine starts automatically if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. Press KEYLESS-GO start /stop button 44 For information on the gear selector lever. Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as radio signals from...
... to P. The engine starts automatically if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. Press KEYLESS-GO start /stop button 44 For information on the gear selector lever. Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as radio signals from...
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Open doors only when conditions are safe to B. For more information, see "Driving instructions" ( page 259). Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left of resistance only and release. You can open a locked door from the ... the steering column. Switching on headlamps Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is located on Turn the switch to do so. For more information, see "Exterior lamp switch" ( page 124).
Open doors only when conditions are safe to B. For more information, see "Driving instructions" ( page 259). Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left of resistance only and release. You can open a locked door from the ... the steering column. Switching on headlamps Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is located on Turn the switch to do so. For more information, see "Exterior lamp switch" ( page 124).
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... the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping (interval dependent on wetness of the steering column. For more information, see "High beam flasher" ( page 128). All the lamps in the tachometer comes on . Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on .
... the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping (interval dependent on wetness of the steering column. For more information, see "High beam flasher" ( page 128). All the lamps in the tachometer comes on . Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on .
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... filling up the washer reservoir, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page 281). The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. For information on a dry windshield. Do not leave windshield wipers in the direction of arrow 1. Remove blockage. Getting started . Turn the windshield wipers on the windshield, and....), switch them off the engine by turning the SmartKey to position 0 and withdraw SmartKey from starter switch) before attempting to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center !
... filling up the washer reservoir, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page 281). The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. For information on a dry windshield. Do not leave windshield wipers in the direction of arrow 1. Remove blockage. Getting started . Turn the windshield wipers on the windshield, and....), switch them off the engine by turning the SmartKey to position 0 and withdraw SmartKey from starter switch) before attempting to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center !