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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 ...
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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 and weights...
... 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 and weights...
Owner's Manual
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... is located on setting the rear view mirrors, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page 295). 186 Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG) The switch is turned on 1 Headlamp washer switch Switch on the windshield wipers, see "Windshield wipers" ( page 52).
... is located on setting the rear view mirrors, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page 295). 186 Headlamp cleaning system* (Standard on S 500, S 600, S 55 AMG) The switch is turned on 1 Headlamp washer switch Switch on the windshield wipers, see "Windshield wipers" ( page 52).
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... with "H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with Sport Package* or Appearance Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). S 55 ...tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). i For information on tire sidewall, see "Winter tires" ( page 326). S 600 Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which tires are rated can lead to prevailing conditions. For additional general information on tire speed markings...
... with "H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 600 with Sport Package* or Appearance Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). S 55 ...tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). i For information on tire sidewall, see "Winter tires" ( page 326). S 600 Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which tires are rated can lead to prevailing conditions. For additional general information on tire speed markings...
Owner's Manual
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... approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Maintenance System (U.S. Avoid environmental damage caused 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.... S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. S 600 1 Filler cap Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for the Maintenance System (U.S. Be careful not to...
... approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Maintenance System (U.S. Avoid environmental damage caused 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.... S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. S 600 1 Filler cap Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for the Maintenance System (U.S. Be careful not to...
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... cap slowly approximately one half turn to avoid any possibly serious burns: Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any excess pressure. S 600: Only open the cap between the charge-air coolers. The coolant level is correct if the level for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher...
... cap slowly approximately one half turn to avoid any possibly serious burns: Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any excess pressure. S 600: Only open the cap between the charge-air coolers. The coolant level is correct if the level for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher...
Owner's Manual
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... firmly set parking brake and block wheels before working under the lifted vehicle. G Take out the vehicle tool kit tray 2. Spare wheel S 430, S 500 and S 600 (except Sport Package*) The spare wheel rim is fully functional. Warning! Practical hints Where will I find ...? Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is...
... firmly set parking brake and block wheels before working under the lifted vehicle. G Take out the vehicle tool kit tray 2. Spare wheel S 430, S 500 and S 600 (except Sport Package*) The spare wheel rim is fully functional. Warning! Practical hints Where will I find ...? Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is...
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Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive Layout of poly-V-belt drive S 430/S 500 (all models) S 55 AMG S 600 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 ...
Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive Layout of poly-V-belt drive S 430/S 500 (all models) S 55 AMG S 600 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 ...
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... (368 kW/6100 rpm) 516 lb-ft/2750 - 4000 rpm (700 Nm/2750 - 4000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Belt one: 1289 mm Belt two: 2462 mm 2 3 S 600 (220.176)1 275 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 12 3.23 in (82.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm) 336.4 cu in (5513 cm3) 9:1 493 hp... Nm/1800 - 3500 rpm) 5950 rpm 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9 2335 mm The quoted data apply only to SAE J 1349 Maximum torque acc. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to the standard vehicle.
... (368 kW/6100 rpm) 516 lb-ft/2750 - 4000 rpm (700 Nm/2750 - 4000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Belt one: 1289 mm Belt two: 2462 mm 2 3 S 600 (220.176)1 275 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 12 3.23 in (82.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm) 336.4 cu in (5513 cm3) 9:1 493 hp... Nm/1800 - 3500 rpm) 5950 rpm 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9 2335 mm The quoted data apply only to SAE J 1349 Maximum torque acc. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to the standard vehicle.
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Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 600 (except Sport Package* and S 500, S 500 4MATIC except Appearance Package*) (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) Rims (light alloy) ...radial-ply tires) All-season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1 S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, S 600 (Appearance Package*) 8 J x18 H21 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 96Y 245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S1 or 245/45 R18 ...81 in (46 mm) 225/55 R17 97H M+S 225/55 R17 97H M+S For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 423
Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires S 430, S 430 4MATIC S 600 (except Sport Package* and S 500, S 500 4MATIC except Appearance Package*) (except Sport Package* and except Appearance Package*) Rims (light alloy) ...radial-ply tires) All-season tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 1 S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, S 600 (Appearance Package*) 8 J x18 H21 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 96Y 245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S1 or 245/45 R18 ...81 in (46 mm) 225/55 R17 97H M+S 225/55 R17 97H M+S For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 423
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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 ...) 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 ...) 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
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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
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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
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... mm) 203.1 in (5158 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm) 57.4 in (1457 mm) 121.5 in (3085 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1578 mm) S 600 (220.176) Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Weights Max.
... mm) 203.1 in (5158 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm) 57.4 in (1457 mm) 121.5 in (3085 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1578 mm) S 600 (220.176) Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Weights Max.
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Model Engine with oil filter S 430 S 500 S 55 AMG S 600 S 600 Rear axle S 55 AMG S 600 Front axle Transfer case Hydraulic system for ADS or ABC Power steering S 430 4MATIC S 500 4MATIC S 430 4MATIC S 500 4MATIC Capacity 8.5 US qt. (8.0 l) 8.5 US qt. (8.0... 0.63 US qt. (0.6 l) 0.62 US qt. (0.585 l) 4.2 US qt. (4.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt. (1.0 l) Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Approved engine oils Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 MB Transfer...
Model Engine with oil filter S 430 S 500 S 55 AMG S 600 S 600 Rear axle S 55 AMG S 600 Front axle Transfer case Hydraulic system for ADS or ABC Power steering S 430 4MATIC S 500 4MATIC S 430 4MATIC S 500 4MATIC Capacity 8.5 US qt. (8.0 l) 8.5 US qt. (8.0... 0.63 US qt. (0.6 l) 0.62 US qt. (0.585 l) 4.2 US qt. (4.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt. (1.0 l) Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Approved engine oils Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 MB Transfer...
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... R-12) 3.2 US qt. (3.0 l) 7.1 US qt (6.7 l) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 Low temperature cooling system S 600 Fuel tank including a reserve of including a reserve of Air conditioning system Windshield washer Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 1 S 430, S 500..., S 600 S 55 AMG Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and commercially ...
... R-12) 3.2 US qt. (3.0 l) 7.1 US qt (6.7 l) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 Low temperature cooling system S 600 Fuel tank including a reserve of including a reserve of Air conditioning system Windshield washer Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 1 S 430, S 500..., S 600 S 55 AMG Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and commercially ...