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S430
S 430 4MATIC
S500
S 500 4MATIC
S55 AMG
S600
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Our company and staff congratulate you Please pay attention to the warnings on the purchase of your new and cautions contained in this manual. Mercedes-Benz. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- Your selection of our product is a demon- cupants. stration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to We extend our best wishes for many miles own an automobile that will be as easy as of safe, pleasurable driving. possible to
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Contents Center console ..................................... 25 Introduction.......................................... 9 Safety and Security ........................... 55 Upper part ...................................... 25 Product information................................ 9 Occupant safety ................................... 56 Lower part ...................................... 26 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Airbags ........................................... 57 Overh
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Contents Drive-dynamic seat* .................... 109 Standard display menu ................ 135 Controls in detail ............................... 85 Seat ventilation* .......................... 110 AUDIO menu ................................ 135 Locking and unlocking ......................... 86 Seat heating*............................... 111 CD changer* operating mode ...... 137 SmartKey ....................................... 86 Rear seats.................................... 113 TEL menu* .
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Contents Sun visors .................................... 172 Sliding/pop-up roof............................ 192 Operation.......................................... 249 Rear window sunshade* .............. 173 Opening and closing the slid- The first 1000 miles (1500 km).......... 250 Rear door window sunshade* ...... 173 ing/pop-up roof ............................ 192 Driving instructions ............................ 251 Automatic climate control ................. 174 Synchronizing the sliding/
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Contents At the gas station............................... 261 Maintenance...................................... 280 Replacing bulbs ................................. 331 Check regularly and before a Clearing the service indicator....... 280 Bulbs............................................ 331 long trip........................................ 262 Service term exceeded ................ 280 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 333 Engine compartment.......................... 263 Calling up the ser
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Contents Fuel requirements......................... 374 Technical data ................................. 357 Gasoline additives......................... 374 Spare parts service............................ 358 Coolants ....................................... 375 Warranty coverage............................. 359 Windshield and headlamp washer Loss of Service and Warranty system .......................................... 377 Information Booklet ..................... 359 Consumer information.....
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Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories ap- held responsible for them, even if in indi- proved by us are available at your autho- We recommend using Mercedes-Benz orig- vidual cases an official approval or authori- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will inal parts as well a
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great We continuously strive to improve our Service and warranty information deal of useful information. We urge you to product, and ask for your understanding The Service and Warranty Information read it carefully and familiarize yourself that we reserve the right to make changes Booklet contains detailed information with the vehicle before driving. in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- about the warrant
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail (1) the same substantial defect or mal- (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz function results in a condition that is of repair of the same or different sub- automobiles likely to cause death or serious bodily stantial defects or malfunctions for a injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- cumulative total of more than Under California law you may be entitled to fect or malfunction
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Service Booklet describes all the nec- The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance If you change your address, be sure to essary maintenance work which should be Program provides factory trained technical send in the “Change of Address Notice” performed at regular intervals. help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to found in the Service and Warranty Informa- the toll-free Roadside Assistance number tio
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- or Canada able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or eign countries, please be aware that: write to: service facilities or replacement parts In the USA: may not be readily available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- Europea
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Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Controls in detail Technical data vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For you to Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your vehi- find information quickly each section has about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle can be found in this section. its own reference color: cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and
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Introduction Symbols Symbols The following symbols are found in this This symbol points to instructions for Warning! G Operator’s Manual: you to follow. * Optional equipment is identified A number of these symbols appearing Warning notices draw your attention to haz- with an asterisk. Since standard in succession indicates a multiple-step ards that may endanger your health or life, equipment varies between models, procedure. or the health or life of others. the descriptions and illustra
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Introduction Operating safety Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Warning! G Proper use of the vehicle requires that you Work improperly carried out on electronic are familiar with the following information components and associated software could and rules: cause them to cease functioning. Because The safety precautions in this manual the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modification made may The “Technical data” section in this produce an undesired eff
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Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses:
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Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.” Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in add
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At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 19
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At a glance Cockpit Cockpit 20