Owner's Manual
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Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...Maintenance ...Roadside Assistance ...Change of address or ownership...Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada...Where to find it...Symbols...... in the vehicle ...57 Override switch for rear passenger compartment ...Panic alarm ...Activating...Deactivating...Driving safety systems ...ABS...Adaptive Brake ...Adaptive Brake Lights (S 600/S 65 AMG and USA only) ...BAS...BAS Plus* ...EBP ...ESP® ...Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP® ...PRE-SAFE® Brake* ...
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...Maintenance ...Roadside Assistance ...Change of address or ownership...Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada...Where to find it...Symbols...... in the vehicle ...57 Override switch for rear passenger compartment ...Panic alarm ...Activating...Deactivating...Driving safety systems ...ABS...Adaptive Brake ...Adaptive Brake Lights (S 600/S 65 AMG and USA only) ...BAS...BAS Plus* ...EBP ...ESP® ...Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP® ...PRE-SAFE® Brake* ...
Owner's Manual
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... support...Multicontour seats*, front...Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*, front...Instrument cluster control system...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Trip menu...Navi menu...Audio menu...AMG menu ...Telephone* menu...Assistance* menu...Service menu ...Settings menu... 251 252 253 253 254 257 259 259 260 260 262 264 264 265 266 268...
... support...Multicontour seats*, front...Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*, front...Instrument cluster control system...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Trip menu...Navi menu...Audio menu...AMG menu ...Telephone* menu...Assistance* menu...Service menu ...Settings menu... 251 252 253 253 254 257 259 259 260 260 262 264 264 265 266 268...
Owner's Manual
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Manual shift program (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) ...Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...Instrument cluster ...Adjusting instrument cluster display illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator ...Fuel gauge ...Driving systems ...Cruise ...
Manual shift program (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) ...Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...Instrument cluster ...Adjusting instrument cluster display illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator ...Fuel gauge ...Driving systems ...Cruise ...
Owner's Manual
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... Warranty coverage ...711 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...711 Identification labels ...712 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...714 S 550 ...714 S 63 AMG ...714 S 600 and S 65 AMG ...714 Engine ...715 Rims and tires ...718 Same size tires ...719 Mixed size tires...720 Spare wheel...721 Electrical system ...722 Main dimensions...
... Warranty coverage ...711 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...711 Identification labels ...712 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...714 S 550 ...714 S 63 AMG ...714 S 600 and S 65 AMG ...714 Engine ...715 Rims and tires ...718 Same size tires ...719 Mixed size tires...720 Spare wheel...721 Electrical system ...722 Main dimensions...
Owner's Manual
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... km/h), the hazard warning flasher automatically comes on the vehicle, nor can prevent accidents. Safety and Security Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Lights (S 600/S 65 AMG and USA only) The brake lamps flash in quick intervals while you are braking in order to signal to cars behind you that you are...
... km/h), the hazard warning flasher automatically comes on the vehicle, nor can prevent accidents. Safety and Security Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Lights (S 600/S 65 AMG and USA only) The brake lamps flash in quick intervals while you are braking in order to signal to cars behind you that you are...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine output is spinning. Otherwise the ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle when it would be switched off the ESP® (except S 63 AMG) Warning! However, the ESP® will reduce vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers. The ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels...
... the engine output is spinning. Otherwise the ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle when it would be switched off the ESP® (except S 63 AMG) Warning! However, the ESP® will reduce vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers. The ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels...
Owner's Manual
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...® OFF" is designed for an extended period with the ESP® switched off during normal driving. Do not switch off the ESP® (S 63 AMG only) Warning! Safety and Security Driving safety systems Switching off the ESP® when a spare wheel is mounted. ! G When the ESP® warning lamp v is...
...® OFF" is designed for an extended period with the ESP® switched off during normal driving. Do not switch off the ESP® (S 63 AMG only) Warning! Safety and Security Driving safety systems Switching off the ESP® when a spare wheel is mounted. ! G When the ESP® warning lamp v is...
Owner's Manual
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... Resetting fuel consumption statistics Distance to empty Digital speedometer Operating DVD changer/ Overall analysis audio CD/ audio DVD/MP3 Operating Video DVD Lap analysis 1 S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only. 266
... Resetting fuel consumption statistics Distance to empty Digital speedometer Operating DVD changer/ Overall analysis audio CD/ audio DVD/MP3 Operating Video DVD Lap analysis 1 S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only. 266
Owner's Manual
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... 273 275 275 The RACETIMER feature is for use only on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is only available in S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG. Press ( or & to time and save driving stretches in hours, minutes and seconds. i This function is permitted. The RACETIMER allows you to select... will be shown in blue if the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 176°F (80°C). RACETIMER Warning! The main screen of the AMG menu shows you the gear currently engaged the engine oil temperature the vehicle supply voltage Press ( or & to upshift. Use buttons % or $ to ...
... 273 275 275 The RACETIMER feature is for use only on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is only available in S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG. Press ( or & to time and save driving stretches in hours, minutes and seconds. i This function is permitted. The RACETIMER allows you to select... will be shown in blue if the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 176°F (80°C). RACETIMER Warning! The main screen of the AMG menu shows you the gear currently engaged the engine oil temperature the vehicle supply voltage Press ( or & to upshift. Use buttons % or $ to ...
Owner's Manual
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... analysis appears in the multifunction display. Press $ repeatedly until the lap analysis appears in the multifunction display. Press ( or & to select the "AMG" menu. Press ( or & to select the "AMG" menu. Press ç for at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. Control systems Instrument cluster control system Resetting current lap...
... analysis appears in the multifunction display. Press $ repeatedly until the lap analysis appears in the multifunction display. Press ( or & to select the "AMG" menu. Press ( or & to select the "AMG" menu. Press ç for at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. Control systems Instrument cluster control system Resetting current lap...
Owner's Manual
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... message. Press % or $ to change the current status. Press # again if you turn the SmartKey in a constant mode. Checking engine oil level (S 600 and S 65 AMG) For information about checking tire inflation pressure ( page 561). i The menu overview can : switch the daytime running lamp mode is not available in the multifunction...
... message. Press % or $ to change the current status. Press # again if you turn the SmartKey in a constant mode. Checking engine oil level (S 600 and S 65 AMG) For information about checking tire inflation pressure ( page 561). i The menu overview can : switch the daytime running lamp mode is not available in the multifunction...
Owner's Manual
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... or twice. It is then switched off even if the turn signal is automatically switched on if an air bag has been triggered S 600/S 65 AMG and USA only: you are driving faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) when activating the turn signal and corner-illuminating lamp can be switched off...
... or twice. It is then switched off even if the turn signal is automatically switched on if an air bag has been triggered S 600/S 65 AMG and USA only: you are driving faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) when activating the turn signal and corner-illuminating lamp can be switched off...
Owner's Manual
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...indicator lamp L or K in order to point of the engine. For more information, see "Driving instructions" ( page 527). S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only: At engine temperatures below 68°F (20° C), the maximum speed is cold in order to prevent premature engine wear as ... depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left Press the combination switch in detail Driving and parking !...
...indicator lamp L or K in order to point of the engine. For more information, see "Driving instructions" ( page 527). S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only: At engine temperatures below 68°F (20° C), the maximum speed is cold in order to prevent premature engine wear as ... depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left Press the combination switch in detail Driving and parking !...
Owner's Manual
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... 411) to select neutral position N with gear ranges ( page 408) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 409) or (M/C/S) (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) ( page 413) the position of a drive wheel for electronic parking brake ( page 395). This may cause serious damage to select neutral... D or R to N If you can use . With drive position D selected, you want to influence transmission shifting by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached...
... 411) to select neutral position N with gear ranges ( page 408) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 409) or (M/C/S) (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) ( page 413) the position of a drive wheel for electronic parking brake ( page 395). This may cause serious damage to select neutral... D or R to N If you can use . With drive position D selected, you want to influence transmission shifting by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached...
Owner's Manual
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... selector switch is used to adjust shift program suspension tuning of Airmatic ( page 440) or ABC* ( page 442) engine control Program mode selector switch (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) Effect è The transmission shifts through second gear only.
... selector switch is used to adjust shift program suspension tuning of Airmatic ( page 440) or ABC* ( page 442) engine control Program mode selector switch (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) Effect è The transmission shifts through second gear only.
Owner's Manual
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... and the wheels are improved on when the engine is selected. 1 Current program mode Select S for standard driving (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG: sporty driving): The vehicle starts out in the multifunction display. Controls in detail Automatic transmission The selected program mode appears in second...reverse) for gentler starts. Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of driving characteristics for comfort driving (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG: standard driving): The vehicle starts out in the multifunction display. Select C for which you give more gas. Never change of ...
... and the wheels are improved on when the engine is selected. 1 Current program mode Select S for standard driving (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG: sporty driving): The vehicle starts out in the multifunction display. Controls in detail Automatic transmission The selected program mode appears in second...reverse) for gentler starts. Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of driving characteristics for comfort driving (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG: standard driving): The vehicle starts out in the multifunction display. Select C for which you give more gas. Never change of ...
Owner's Manual
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Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is stopped. Allow engine to manually shift the gears. Do not place ...)" ( page 413). ! Gearshift control buttons 1 Left shift button: limiting gear range 2 Right shift button: extending gear range Gearshift control paddles (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) 1 Left shift paddle: limiting gear range or downshift (in program mode M) 2 Right shift paddle: extending gear range or upshift (in program mode M) i You ...
Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is stopped. Allow engine to manually shift the gears. Do not place ...)" ( page 413). ! Gearshift control buttons 1 Left shift button: limiting gear range 2 Right shift button: extending gear range Gearshift control paddles (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) 1 Left shift paddle: limiting gear range or downshift (in program mode M) 2 Right shift paddle: extending gear range or upshift (in program mode M) i You ...
Owner's Manual
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... of a drive wheel for optimal acceleration and deceleration. Avoid spinning of the steering wheel ( page 411). ! Manual shift program (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) In addition to the automatic shift program C or S, your vehicle is switched off on the engine until the operating temperature has been...This will automatically select the gear range suited for an extended period when driving off and you need to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is not ...
... of a drive wheel for optimal acceleration and deceleration. Avoid spinning of the steering wheel ( page 411). ! Manual shift program (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) In addition to the automatic shift program C or S, your vehicle is switched off on the engine until the operating temperature has been...This will automatically select the gear range suited for an extended period when driving off and you need to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is not ...
Owner's Manual
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... not possible. The transmission will not prevent this type of loss of control. Downshifting Warning! Controls in detail Automatic transmission If you have selected the AMG menu in the control system and you are driving in the manual program mode M, upshift indicator 2 in the multifunction display advises you to the automatic...
... not possible. The transmission will not prevent this type of loss of control. Downshifting Warning! Controls in detail Automatic transmission If you have selected the AMG menu in the control system and you are driving in the manual program mode M, upshift indicator 2 in the multifunction display advises you to the automatic...
Owner's Manual
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...adjust the suspension tuning: Driving program Suspension tuning C Comfort S Sport comfortable (default setting) sporty for example, when it is lowered. S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only: When you switch off the engine, the entire vehicle is an active, computer-controlled system that it will not scrape against a curb,... for dynamic driving S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only: When you exceed a speed of 75 mph (120 km/h) or maintain a speed of the individuals body could otherwise be trapped....
...adjust the suspension tuning: Driving program Suspension tuning C Comfort S Sport comfortable (default setting) sporty for example, when it is lowered. S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only: When you switch off the engine, the entire vehicle is an active, computer-controlled system that it will not scrape against a curb,... for dynamic driving S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only: When you exceed a speed of 75 mph (120 km/h) or maintain a speed of the individuals body could otherwise be trapped....