Owner's Manual
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4 Index 1, 2, 3 ...4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS 4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) 911 emergency call ...150 Air bags ...41 Emergency call upon deployment . . 390 Front, driver and passenger ...44 Front passenger front air bag off ... volume ...370 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...450, 511 All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ...347 Alternator Messages in the multifunction display ...463, 482 Alternator (Technical data) see Vehicle specification AMG menu ...227 Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...543 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems ...71 Anti-theft alarm...
4 Index 1, 2, 3 ...4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS 4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) 911 emergency call ...150 Air bags ...41 Emergency call upon deployment . . 390 Front, driver and passenger ...44 Front passenger front air bag off ... volume ...370 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...450, 511 All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ...347 Alternator Messages in the multifunction display ...463, 482 Alternator (Technical data) see Vehicle specification AMG menu ...227 Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...543 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems ...71 Anti-theft alarm...
Owner's Manual
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... settings ...206 Video DVD ...191 Voice Control System ...237 Combination switch ...301 Controller (COMAND) ...79 Control system ...220 Multifunction display ...222 Multifunction steering wheel ...221 Control system menus ...222 AMG ...227 Assistance ...231 Audio ...226 Navi ...225 Service ...233 Settings ...234 Telephone ...230 Trip ...223 Coolant Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...543 Capacities ...538, 539...
... settings ...206 Video DVD ...191 Voice Control System ...237 Combination switch ...301 Controller (COMAND) ...79 Control system ...220 Multifunction display ...222 Multifunction steering wheel ...221 Control system menus ...222 AMG ...227 Assistance ...231 Audio ...226 Navi ...225 Service ...233 Settings ...234 Telephone ...230 Trip ...223 Coolant Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...543 Capacities ...538, 539...
Owner's Manual
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...284 Starting difficulties (engine) ...312 Starting the engine ...311 Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel, Adjustment Steering wheel see Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift control ...323 Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...395 Storage compartments ...381 Storing tires ...424...S 550 ...527 Vehicle specification S 550 4MATIC ...528 Vehicle specification S 600 ...529 Vehicle specification S 63 AMG ...530 Vehicle specification S 65 AMG ...531 Washer and headlamp cleaning system ...539, 544 Technical data (dimensions) see Vehicle specification Technical data (electrical...
...284 Starting difficulties (engine) ...312 Starting the engine ...311 Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel, Adjustment Steering wheel see Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift control ...323 Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...395 Storage compartments ...381 Storing tires ...424...S 550 ...527 Vehicle specification S 550 4MATIC ...528 Vehicle specification S 600 ...529 Vehicle specification S 63 AMG ...530 Vehicle specification S 65 AMG ...531 Washer and headlamp cleaning system ...539, 544 Technical data (dimensions) see Vehicle specification Technical data (electrical...
Owner's Manual
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...in the multifunction display ...488 Control system ...220 Identification Number (VIN) ...524 Individual settings ...234 Locking/unlocking ...274 Lowering (wheel change) ...512 Modifications and alterations, Operating safety ...23 Towing ...516 Unlocking/locking manually ...499 Vehicle dimensions see Vehicle specification Vehicle... ...432 Vehicle specification S 450 4MATIC ...527 S 550 ...527 S 550 4MATIC ...528 S 600 ...529 S 63 AMG ...530 S 65 AMG ...531 Vehicle status message memory ...233 Vehicle tool kit ...450 Vehicle washing see Vehicle care Vehicle weights see Vehicle specification Video...
...in the multifunction display ...488 Control system ...220 Identification Number (VIN) ...524 Individual settings ...234 Locking/unlocking ...274 Lowering (wheel change) ...512 Modifications and alterations, Operating safety ...23 Towing ...516 Unlocking/locking manually ...499 Vehicle dimensions see Vehicle specification Vehicle... ...432 Vehicle specification S 450 4MATIC ...527 S 550 ...527 S 550 4MATIC ...528 S 600 ...529 S 63 AMG ...530 S 65 AMG ...531 Vehicle status message memory ...233 Vehicle tool kit ...450 Vehicle washing see Vehicle care Vehicle weights see Vehicle specification Video...
Owner's Manual
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... . The ESC also stabilizes the vehicle during emergency braking situations, for the S 600 and the S 65 AMG (USA only). G Warning! However, the rear wheels could lock up during braking and steering maneuvers. Failure to individual wheels and by hard braking at a speed of more than 40 mph (70 km/h), the hazard warning flasher...
... . The ESC also stabilizes the vehicle during emergency braking situations, for the S 600 and the S 65 AMG (USA only). G Warning! However, the rear wheels could lock up during braking and steering maneuvers. Failure to individual wheels and by hard braking at a speed of more than 40 mph (70 km/h), the hazard warning flasher...
Owner's Manual
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... Rthe Rthe ESC does not stabilize the vehicle engine output is still enabled. 67 Switching off the ESC Switching off the ESC (except S 63 AMG) G Warning! ! Vehicles with 4MATIC only) are Z Safety and security When you switch off the ESC, the ETS/4-ETS is not limited,... a brake test dynamometer or when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Active braking action through the ESC may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which allows the drive wheels to the wheel(s) with snow chains deep snow sand or gravel G Warning! i The ...
... Rthe Rthe ESC does not stabilize the vehicle engine output is still enabled. 67 Switching off the ESC Switching off the ESC (except S 63 AMG) G Warning! ! Vehicles with 4MATIC only) are Z Safety and security When you switch off the ESC, the ETS/4-ETS is not limited,... a brake test dynamometer or when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Active braking action through the ESC may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which allows the drive wheels to the wheel(s) with snow chains deep snow sand or gravel G Warning! i The ...
Owner's Manual
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...Please be switched off . When you are spinning, the ESC warning lamp ÷ in the instrument cluster flashes. Switching off the ESC (S 63 AMG only) i When the ESC is designed for an extended period with the ESC switched off during normal driving. G Warning! The ESC should not... experienced driver able to the drivetrain which allows the drive wheels to spin ETS will result in the following: Rno restriction to a spinning wheel ESC operates while you switch off the ESC when a spare wheel is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X With the engine running , switch...
...Please be switched off . When you are spinning, the ESC warning lamp ÷ in the instrument cluster flashes. Switching off the ESC (S 63 AMG only) i When the ESC is designed for an extended period with the ESC switched off during normal driving. G Warning! The ESC should not... experienced driver able to the drivetrain which allows the drive wheels to spin ETS will result in the following: Rno restriction to a spinning wheel ESC operates while you switch off the ESC when a spare wheel is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X With the engine running , switch...
Owner's Manual
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... W to set the volume X to confirm selection or messages Depending on the selected menu, pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. The information available in the multifunction display is arranged in the phone book Press button a to operate the RACETIMER33 = Press button ...? There are controlled by using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will find functions for making settings to your vehicle. 32 Function 33 AMG only available in telephone menu. vehicles only. Press and hold button 9 within Audio to select ...
... W to set the volume X to confirm selection or messages Depending on the selected menu, pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. The information available in the multifunction display is arranged in the phone book Press button a to operate the RACETIMER33 = Press button ...? There are controlled by using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will find functions for making settings to your vehicle. 32 Function 33 AMG only available in telephone menu. vehicles only. Press and hold button 9 within Audio to select ...
Owner's Manual
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... View Assist Plus first. Second hand = RACETIMER ? Lap You can save driving stretches. If the engine reaches the overspeed range in the AMG menu: RRACETIMER (Y page 228) ROverall RLap While the RACETIMER is called up to upshift. X Stopping: Press button W. Saving lap time... switch on or restarting the engine. Timing is shown for 5 seconds. The intermediate time will be shown in vehicles with the multifunction steering wheel buttons. X Press button = or ; Control systems : Gear indicator ; to run in conditions where high speed driving is prohibited under all...
... View Assist Plus first. Second hand = RACETIMER ? Lap You can save driving stretches. If the engine reaches the overspeed range in the AMG menu: RRACETIMER (Y page 228) ROverall RLap While the RACETIMER is called up to upshift. X Stopping: Press button W. Saving lap time... switch on or restarting the engine. Timing is shown for 5 seconds. The intermediate time will be shown in vehicles with the multifunction steering wheel buttons. X Press button = or ; Control systems : Gear indicator ; to run in conditions where high speed driving is prohibited under all...
Owner's Manual
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... then goes out automatically. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to switch it will only operate in low ambient lighting conditions. S 600 and S 65 AMG (USA only): When the hazard warning flasher was activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch : to position L or c (Y page 298). The ...corner-illuminating lamp comes on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Washer system and headlamp cleaning system" (Y page 409). or X Turn steering wheel in the other direction, the cornerilluminating lamp comes on on the side of above 6 mph (10 km/h). If you are turning left or ...
... then goes out automatically. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to switch it will only operate in low ambient lighting conditions. S 600 and S 65 AMG (USA only): When the hazard warning flasher was activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch : to position L or c (Y page 298). The ...corner-illuminating lamp comes on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Washer system and headlamp cleaning system" (Y page 409). or X Turn steering wheel in the other direction, the cornerilluminating lamp comes on on the side of above 6 mph (10 km/h). If you are turning left or ...
Owner's Manual
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... Avoid spinning of control. ! Z Controls in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. This is restricted in reverse. S 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine's maximum speed is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. i Shifting the automatic transmission out ... on the brake pedal. Driving and parking If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X 313 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. ! Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your vehicle at full...
... Avoid spinning of control. ! Z Controls in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. This is restricted in reverse. S 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68‡ (20†), the engine's maximum speed is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. i Shifting the automatic transmission out ... on the brake pedal. Driving and parking If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X 313 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. ! Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your vehicle at full...
Owner's Manual
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... spin. The automatic transmission will not prevent this type of loss of the automatic transmission. AMG vehicles: For information on icy roads. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of control. Canceling gear range limit Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) X i You cannot shift with full throttle. This action simultaneously limits the...
... spin. The automatic transmission will not prevent this type of loss of the automatic transmission. AMG vehicles: For information on icy roads. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of control. Canceling gear range limit Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) X i You cannot shift with full throttle. This action simultaneously limits the...
Owner's Manual
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...with drive position D selected. You can change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in succession. Shift up into the next higher gear. X Program mode selector switch on AMG vehicles only. Automatic shifting is not limited. Manual shift program The manual... shift program is not covered by manually upshifting or downshifting using the steering wheel gearshift control. Manual program mode M differs with manual ...
...with drive position D selected. You can change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in succession. Shift up into the next higher gear. X Program mode selector switch on AMG vehicles only. Automatic shifting is not limited. Manual shift program The manual... shift program is not covered by manually upshifting or downshifting using the steering wheel gearshift control. Manual program mode M differs with manual ...
Owner's Manual
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...so small that you turn off the engine. If you turn off the engine, the entire vehicle is lowered. i S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only: When you do not drive in this speed range, the selected vehicle level setting remains stored in memory even if the ...for approximately 3 minutes. When you turn off the engine, the entire vehicle is an active, computercontrolled system that adjusts the suspension hydraulically at all four wheels in such a way that no one is on . Briefly press vehicle level control switch :. Indicator lamp ; Indicator lamp ; Setting the vehicle level...
...so small that you turn off the engine. If you turn off the engine, the entire vehicle is lowered. i S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only: When you do not drive in this speed range, the selected vehicle level setting remains stored in memory even if the ...for approximately 3 minutes. When you turn off the engine, the entire vehicle is an active, computercontrolled system that adjusts the suspension hydraulically at all four wheels in such a way that no one is on . Briefly press vehicle level control switch :. Indicator lamp ; Indicator lamp ; Setting the vehicle level...
Owner's Manual
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...RAdd RAdd If necessary, add engine oil. Checking engine oil level with the control system S 550 and S 63 AMG On the S 600 and S 65 AMG you can be found on the multifunction steering wheel to obtain accurate reading. Press = or ; X Press a. X Slowly insert oil dipstick : fully into the dipstick... guide tube. i S 63 AMG only: The filling quantity between lower (min) mark = and upper (max) mark ; X OK Oil...
...RAdd RAdd If necessary, add engine oil. Checking engine oil level with the control system S 550 and S 63 AMG On the S 600 and S 65 AMG you can be found on the multifunction steering wheel to obtain accurate reading. Press = or ; X Press a. X Slowly insert oil dipstick : fully into the dipstick... guide tube. i S 63 AMG only: The filling quantity between lower (min) mark = and upper (max) mark ; X OK Oil...
Owner's Manual
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...99Y). If a service description is given, the speed capability is the service description. RAny The factory equipped tires on the tire sidewall. 428 Tires and wheels Index H V W Y ZR...Y ZR...(..Y) ZR Speed rating up to 130 mph (210 km/h) up to 149 mph (240 km/h) up to 168 ... actual maximum permissible speed of : R130 mph (210 km/h): - All models except AMG vehicles R155 - mph (250 km/h): S 63 AMG S 65 AMG mph (300 km/h): S 63 AMG (Performance Package) S 63 AMG with increased top speed S 65 AMG with increased top speed R186 - The service description is comprised of the tire is...
...99Y). If a service description is given, the speed capability is the service description. RAny The factory equipped tires on the tire sidewall. 428 Tires and wheels Index H V W Y ZR...Y ZR...(..Y) ZR Speed rating up to 130 mph (210 km/h) up to 149 mph (240 km/h) up to 168 ... actual maximum permissible speed of : R130 mph (210 km/h): - All models except AMG vehicles R155 - mph (250 km/h): S 63 AMG S 65 AMG mph (300 km/h): S 63 AMG (Performance Package) S 63 AMG with increased top speed S 65 AMG with increased top speed R186 - The service description is comprised of the tire is...
Owner's Manual
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... until they provide optimum braking efficiency. Do not drive through water, determine its depth. Any such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Thus, a driving style calling for high-demand braking will cause correspondingly high brake wear. Please be aware of ... a drive wheel to use increased brake pedal pressure while braking. Until that time, you may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG. 437 Driving off . The brakes may need to spin for high-performance driving, it is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited ...
... until they provide optimum braking efficiency. Do not drive through water, determine its depth. Any such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Thus, a driving style calling for high-demand braking will cause correspondingly high brake wear. Please be aware of ... a drive wheel to use increased brake pedal pressure while braking. Until that time, you may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG. 437 Driving off . The brakes may need to spin for high-performance driving, it is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited ...
Owner's Manual
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... All-season tires60 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+Si S 63 AMG S 63 AMG (Performance Package) S 65 AMG 19" wheels AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) Winter tires60,61,62 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+Si Technical data Winter... tires60,61,62 58 Canada only. tires. 61 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 62 Not ...
... All-season tires60 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+Si S 63 AMG S 63 AMG (Performance Package) S 65 AMG 19" wheels AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) Winter tires60,61,62 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+Si Technical data Winter... tires60,61,62 58 Canada only. tires. 61 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 62 Not ...
Owner's Manual
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...) 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S 9.5 J x 19 H2 1.69 in (43 mm) 275/40 R19 101V M+S S 550 (AMG Sport Package) S 600 (AMG Sport Package)66 19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires64 Rear axle 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S 535... AMG rims (light alloy) 9.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires64,65 275/40 R19 101V M+S 63 USA only. 64 Radial-ply 65 Must tires. not be used ...
...) 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S 9.5 J x 19 H2 1.69 in (43 mm) 275/40 R19 101V M+S S 550 (AMG Sport Package) S 600 (AMG Sport Package)66 19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires64 Rear axle 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S 535... AMG rims (light alloy) 9.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires64,65 275/40 R19 101V M+S 63 USA only. 64 Radial-ply 65 Must tires. not be used ...
Owner's Manual
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... from the values given in (43 mm) Summer tires64,65 275/35 ZR20 XL (Extra Load) Spare wheel ! 536 Rims and tires S 63 AMG S 65 AMG 19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) Winter tires64,67 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+Si ... R19 105V XL (Extra Load) M+Si S 63 AMG S 63 AMG (Performance Package) S 65 AMG 20" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) Summer tires64 255/35 ZR20 XL (Extra Load) Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy) 9.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in this Operator's Manual, inflate the ...
... from the values given in (43 mm) Summer tires64,65 275/35 ZR20 XL (Extra Load) Spare wheel ! 536 Rims and tires S 63 AMG S 65 AMG 19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) Winter tires64,67 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+Si ... R19 105V XL (Extra Load) M+Si S 63 AMG S 63 AMG (Performance Package) S 65 AMG 20" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) Summer tires64 255/35 ZR20 XL (Extra Load) Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy) 9.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in this Operator's Manual, inflate the ...