Owner's Manual
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Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG)...Rear view mirrors...Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors...Windshield wipers ...Sun visors ...Rear window sunshade* ...Rear door window sunshade* ... 173 175 176 177 179 ... reflecting windshield ...270 Contents Automatic transmission...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Automatic shift program ...Driving tips...Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG...Manual shift program S 55 AMG ..
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG)...Rear view mirrors...Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors...Windshield wipers ...Sun visors ...Rear window sunshade* ...Rear door window sunshade* ... 173 175 176 177 179 ... reflecting windshield ...270 Contents Automatic transmission...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Automatic shift program ...Driving tips...Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG...Manual shift program S 55 AMG ..
Owner's Manual
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... Warranty coverage ...417 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...417 Identification labels ...418 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...419 S 430/S 500 (all models) ...419 S 55 AMG ...419 S 600...419 Engine ...420 Rims and tires ...422 Same size tires ...423 Mixed size tires...425 Spare wheel...426 Electrical system ...427 Main dimensions...
... Warranty coverage ...417 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...417 Identification labels ...418 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...419 S 430/S 500 (all models) ...419 S 55 AMG ...419 S 600...419 Engine ...420 Rims and tires ...422 Same size tires ...423 Mixed size tires...425 Spare wheel...426 Electrical system ...427 Main dimensions...
Owner's Manual
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... Cockpit Item 1 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Steering wheel gearshift control (S 55 AMG only) 51 52 135 221 214 217 24 26 181 Page Item 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator...
... Cockpit Item 1 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Steering wheel gearshift control (S 55 AMG only) 51 52 135 221 214 217 24 26 181 Page Item 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator...
Owner's Manual
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...lower temperature is free of the displayed temperature, i.e. Refer to serve as it may still be affected by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Therefore, the accuracy of the S 55 AMG does not have a red marking denoting excessive engine speed. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not ...engine speed. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is displayed in the front bumper area. S 55 AMG The tachometer of the displayed temper- 142 The outside temperature is operated at excessive engine speeds, as an ice-warning device and is ...
...lower temperature is free of the displayed temperature, i.e. Refer to serve as it may still be affected by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Therefore, the accuracy of the S 55 AMG does not have a red marking denoting excessive engine speed. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not ...engine speed. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is displayed in the front bumper area. S 55 AMG The tachometer of the displayed temper- 142 The outside temperature is operated at excessive engine speeds, as an ice-warning device and is ...
Owner's Manual
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... quickly to operating temperature. These shift point adjustments are performed based on driving with gear ranges ( page 176) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 179) or (M/C/S) (S 55 AMG only) ( page 183) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 180) the vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 173 i During the brief warm-up...
... quickly to operating temperature. These shift point adjustments are performed based on driving with gear ranges ( page 176) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 179) or (M/C/S) (S 55 AMG only) ( page 183) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 180) the vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 173 i During the brief warm-up...
Owner's Manual
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... wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG When driving in the automatic program modes C or S, or in the manual program mode M, you can change the gears manually on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Do not place full load on the steering wheel or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. speed...
... wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) S 55 AMG When driving in the automatic program modes C or S, or in the manual program mode M, you can change the gears manually on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Do not place full load on the steering wheel or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. speed...
Owner's Manual
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...( page 174). 183 Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program S 55 AMG In the manual program mode M you can change the gears manually on the engine until the M for an extended period when driving off . Activating...the gears manually when the gear selector lever is stopped. Do not place full load on the steering wheel ( page 181) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Program mode selector switch M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting For comfort driving For standard driving The ...
...( page 174). 183 Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program S 55 AMG In the manual program mode M you can change the gears manually on the engine until the M for an extended period when driving off . Activating...the gears manually when the gear selector lever is stopped. Do not place full load on the steering wheel ( page 181) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Program mode selector switch M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting For comfort driving For standard driving The ...
Owner's Manual
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... react if reverse gear is engaged the interior lighting is located on the left side of the dashboard. Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG) The switch is turned on 1 Headlamp washer switch Switch on ignition ( page 34).
... react if reverse gear is engaged the interior lighting is located on the left side of the dashboard. Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG) The switch is turned on 1 Headlamp washer switch Switch on ignition ( page 34).
Owner's Manual
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... information on tire speed markings on speed rating for others. An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). S 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of the tire rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. S 430, S 430 4MATIC...
... information on tire speed markings on speed rating for others. An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). S 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of the tire rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. S 430, S 430 4MATIC...
Owner's Manual
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...ON ! It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Turn off . If you see the "Practical hints" section ( page 362). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 289 If there is excess engine oil with the control system. In ...message: PERF. For more information on ignition ( page 34). If the engine is at a Mercedes-Benz Center. 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 not at operating ...
...ON ! It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Turn off . If you see the "Practical hints" section ( page 362). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 289 If there is excess engine oil with the control system. In ...message: PERF. For more information on ignition ( page 34). If the engine is at a Mercedes-Benz Center. 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 not at operating ...
Owner's Manual
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... oil level is correct when it is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). 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 have been stationary for at least five minutes with the oil dipstick, do the following: Open...
... oil level is correct when it is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). 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 have been stationary for at least five minutes with the oil dipstick, do the following: Open...
Owner's Manual
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... or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Add engine oil as required. S 600 1 Filler cap Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. Operation Engine compartment Adding engine oil ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! Screw filler cap ...engine oils and oil filters of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for 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. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or changing...
... or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Add engine oil as required. S 600 1 Filler cap Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. Operation Engine compartment Adding engine oil ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! Screw filler cap ...engine oils and oil filters of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for 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. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or changing...
Owner's Manual
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... upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with a protective coating. Nubuck leather upholstery (S 55 AMG) The nubuck leather upholstery is treated with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care or any solvents to remove dust and other light stains. Carefully dab...
... upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with a protective coating. Nubuck leather upholstery (S 55 AMG) The nubuck leather upholstery is treated with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care or any solvents to remove dust and other light stains. Carefully dab...
Owner's Manual
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... used temporarily and replaced with more than one spare wheel mounted. Never operate the vehicle with a regular road wheel as quickly as appropriate. Spare wheel S 55 AMG and Sport Package* In case of a flat tire, you may cause wheel rim failure leading to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as possible...
... used temporarily and replaced with more than one spare wheel mounted. Never operate the vehicle with a regular road wheel as quickly as appropriate. Spare wheel S 55 AMG and Sport Package* In case of a flat tire, you may cause wheel rim failure leading to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as possible...
Owner's Manual
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... 57). Open the driver's door (this puts the starter switch in a straight ahead position. Vehicles with SmartKey with the SmartKey removed from the roadway. 398 S 55 AMG and Sport Package* only: The spare wheel is for temporary use only. Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle as far as...
... 57). Open the driver's door (this puts the starter switch in a straight ahead position. Vehicles with SmartKey with the SmartKey removed from the roadway. 398 S 55 AMG and Sport Package* only: The spare wheel is for temporary use only. Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle as far as...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Automatic 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...
... 1 Automatic 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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... an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. of all special bodies and special equipment. Technical data Engine Model Engine Mode of operation No. Premium fuel required. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 S 55 AMG (220.174...
... an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. of all special bodies and special equipment. Technical data Engine Model Engine Mode of operation No. Premium fuel required. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 S 55 AMG (220.174...
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and tires S 430, S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*) S 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 8 J x18 H2 1,2 or 81/2 J x18 EH23 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S or 245/45 R18 96H M+...) All-season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1 2 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 424
Technical data Rims and tires S 430, S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*) S 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 8 J x18 H2 1,2 or 81/2 J x18 EH23 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S or 245/45 R18 96H M+...) All-season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1 2 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 424
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires S 430, S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*) S 55 AMG Front axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 81/2 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 81/2 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load) or 245/45 R18 96Y Rear axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 1 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load)1 Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load) or 265/40 R18 97Y 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains 425
Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires S 430, S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*) S 55 AMG Front axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 81/2 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 81/2 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load) or 245/45 R18 96Y Rear axle: AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 1 9 J x 18 EH21 1.73 in (44 mm) 265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load)1 Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load) or 265/40 R18 97Y 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains 425
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC (except Sport Package* and except (Sport Package* and Appearance Package*) Appearance Package*) S 600, S 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 71/2 J x 17 H2 2.0 in (51 mm) 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 426
Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC (except Sport Package* and except (Sport Package* and Appearance Package*) Appearance Package*) S 600, S 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 71/2 J x 17 H2 2.0 in (51 mm) 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 426