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Contents Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ...Anti-theft systems...Immobilizer...Anti-theft alarm system ...Tow-away alarm ... 80 80 81 82 85 86 86 87 89 Controls in ...
Contents Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ...Anti-theft systems...Immobilizer...Anti-theft alarm system ...Tow-away alarm ... 80 80 81 82 85 86 86 87 89 Controls in ...
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The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of the ABS, ESP, BAS and 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires) or snow chains as required. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will find information on the following ...defeats the purpose of accidents: Excessive speed, especially in turns Wet and slippery road surfaces Following another vehicle too closely The ABS, BAS, ESP, and 4MATIC cannot reduce this section you to maintain the ability to steer your driving style to light brake pressure. 80 Safety and Security Driving safety systems...
The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of the ABS, ESP, BAS and 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires) or snow chains as required. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will find information on the following ...defeats the purpose of accidents: Excessive speed, especially in turns Wet and slippery road surfaces Following another vehicle too closely The ABS, BAS, ESP, and 4MATIC cannot reduce this section you to maintain the ability to steer your driving style to light brake pressure. 80 Safety and Security Driving safety systems...
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... wheels. Otherwise the transfer case can only be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. G ! Performance testing must be damaged, which is not covered by applying power to all -wheel drive only: The 4MATIC improves the vehicle's ability to use available traction, e.g. Operational tests with the engine running...
... wheels. Otherwise the transfer case can only be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. G ! Performance testing must be damaged, which is not covered by applying power to all -wheel drive only: The 4MATIC improves the vehicle's ability to use available traction, e.g. Operational tests with the engine running...
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... control and possibly resulting in an accident and/or serious personal injury and possible death, for you and for others. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, and S 500 4MATIC Your vehicle is factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 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 130 mph (210...
... control and possibly resulting in an accident and/or serious personal injury and possible death, for you and for others. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, and S 500 4MATIC Your vehicle is factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 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 130 mph (210...
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...to overfill with oil. Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Using engine oils and oil filters of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to overfill with oil. 291 Be ...careful not to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in engine damage not covered by oil entering the ground or water. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or changing of oil and oil filter at ...
...to overfill with oil. Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Using engine oils and oil filters of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to overfill with oil. 291 Be ...careful not to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in engine damage not covered by oil entering the ground or water. S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC, and S 55 AMG ! vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or changing of oil and oil filter at ...
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...°F (7°C) and whenever wintry road conditions prevail. They are available from your tire dealer or from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes: Check of the ABS, ESP and 4MATIC in tire characteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall driving stability may be replaced. Addition of cleaning...
...°F (7°C) and whenever wintry road conditions prevail. They are available from your tire dealer or from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes: Check of the ABS, ESP and 4MATIC in tire characteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall driving stability may be replaced. Addition of cleaning...
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... prevent damage during transport, do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehicle may be in starter switch position 0 or 1). Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is towed with the front axle raised (not ...permissible for vehicles with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will apply the rear wheel brakes. Practical hints Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be employed. ! Otherwise the ESP will immediately be shut off the ground. Switch off the ground using ...
... prevent damage during transport, do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehicle may be in starter switch position 0 or 1). Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is towed with the front axle raised (not ...permissible for vehicles with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will apply the rear wheel brakes. Practical hints Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be employed. ! Otherwise the ESP will immediately be shut off the ground. Switch off the ground using ...
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... the battery ( page 403) or on the ground, make sure the SmartKey is locked. Adapt your driving accordingly. G If circumstances require towing the vehicle with 4MATIC: disconnected at the front and rear axle drive flanges) for the brake and steering systems. In this case, the steering is in the usual manner...
... the battery ( page 403) or on the ground, make sure the SmartKey is locked. Adapt your driving accordingly. G If circumstances require towing the vehicle with 4MATIC: disconnected at the front and rear axle drive flanges) for the brake and steering systems. In this case, the steering is in the usual manner...
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...kW/5750 rpm) 295 lb-ft/3000 - 4400 rpm (400 Nm/3000 - 4400 rpm) 6000 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 2380 mm rpm 2 3 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 ...(460 Nm/2700 - 4250 rpm) 6000 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 2380 mm The quoted data apply only to SAE J 1349 Maximum torque acc. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to the standard vehicle. Premium fuel required. Performance...
...kW/5750 rpm) 295 lb-ft/3000 - 4400 rpm (400 Nm/3000 - 4400 rpm) 6000 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 2380 mm rpm 2 3 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 ...(460 Nm/2700 - 4250 rpm) 6000 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 2380 mm The quoted data apply only to SAE J 1349 Maximum torque acc. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to the standard vehicle. Premium fuel required. Performance...
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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) 71/2 J ...Wheel offset Summer tires (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...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) 71/2 J ...Wheel offset Summer tires (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...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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...) 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+S2 2 S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*) 8 J x18 H2d 1,2 or 81/2 J x18 EH23 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load) 245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra...) 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
...) 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+S2 2 S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*) 8 J x18 H2d 1,2 or 81/2 J x18 EH23 1.73 in (44 mm) 245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load) 245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra...) 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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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 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 -
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roof load Max. Technical data Main dimensions and weights 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...
roof load Max. Technical data Main dimensions and weights 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...
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...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 l) 7.9 US qt. (7.5 l) 9.5... US qt. (9.0 l) 9.1 US qt. (8.6 l) 8.1 US qt. (7.7 l) 1.7 US qt. (1.6 l) 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l) 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l) 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...
...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 l) 7.9 US qt. (7.5 l) 9.5... US qt. (9.0 l) 9.1 US qt. (8.6 l) 8.1 US qt. (7.7 l) 1.7 US qt. (1.6 l) 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l) 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l) 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...
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... 279 Problems 54 Safety systems 80 Through standing water 280 With Distronic* 226 Driving abroad 280 Driving instructions 273 Driving off 275 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 85 ABS 80 BAS 81 ESP 82 450
... 279 Problems 54 Safety systems 80 Through standing water 280 With Distronic* 226 Driving abroad 280 Driving instructions 273 Driving off 275 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 85 ABS 80 BAS 81 ESP 82 450
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... 390 Fog lamps, front Messages in display 366 Switching on 134 Folding electrically Exterior rear view mirrors 188 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with ESP 85 4MATIC 85 Front air bags 65 Front lamps Messages in display 366-369 Replacing bulbs 390, 392 Switching on 131 Front passenger front air bag...
... 390 Fog lamps, front Messages in display 366 Switching on 134 Folding electrically Exterior rear view mirrors 188 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with ESP 85 4MATIC 85 Front air bags 65 Front lamps Messages in display 366-369 Replacing bulbs 390, 392 Switching on 131 Front passenger front air bag...