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Our company and staff congratulate you on
the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a
demonstration of your trust in our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire
to own an automobile that will be as easy as
possible to operate and provide years of
service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of
many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To
help assure your driving pleasure, and also
the safety of you and your passengers, we ask
you to make a small investment of time:
R Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
handy for your reference.
R Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are
designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
R Please pay attention to the warnings and
cautions contained in this manual. They are
designed to help improve the safety of the
vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of
safe, pleasurable driving.
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When working on the RBS, certain
precautions must be taken, e.g. when putting
the brake system back into service.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Service conducted by qualified
technicians is required particularly for safety-
relevant work and work on safety-relevant
systems such as the RBS.
i For more information on the braking
system and for driving instructions, refer to
the Operator’s Manual.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
If you apply the brakes very quickly, the RBS
provides full brake boost as fast as possible.
In doing so, less brake pedal pressure than
usual is required and the brake pedal travel is
longer.
XApply continuous full braking pressure until
the emergency braking situation is over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
locking.
i For more information on the BAS, refer to
the Operator’s Manual.
Driving systems
Cruise control/DISTRONIC PLUS*
When the cruise control or the DISTRONIC
PLUS brake the vehicle, the brake pedal is not
depressed.
For information on driving with the
DISTRONIC PLUS, see ( Y page 18).
i For more information on the cruise
control and the DISTRONIC PLUS, refer to
the Operator’s Manual.
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Text messages Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and X SolutionsApply
Braketo Shift
from 'P'You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into
drive position D, reverse gear R or neutral position N without
depressing the brake pedal or without depressing it fully.XDepress the brake pedal fully.Service
RequiredDo not
turn
engine
off or
start
engine
againThe HYBRID system is malfunctioning. The engine speed of
the combustion engine may be limited to 2000 rpm. When
you turn the combustion engine off, it cannot be restarted.
The ECO Start/Stop function is not available. In addition, an
acoustic warning sounds.XDo not turn off the combustion engine.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Engine
Can Now
Be StartedThe high-voltage battery has been charged via the voltage
transformer automatically.XStart the combustion engine and drive the vehicle for some
time in order to charge the 12-volt battery and the high-
voltage battery.Practical hints21221_ZA; 1; 21, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-05-13T13:56:31+02:00 - Seite 21Z
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S 400 HYBRID719" wheelsFront axleAMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)All-season tires 3255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+SRear axleAMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset9.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)All-season tires 3,6275/40 R19 101V M+S
Spare wheel
S 400 HYBRIDRim (steel)4.5 B x 19 H2Wheel offset1.38 in (35 mm)Minispare tire6T 155/70 R19 113MRecommended tire inflation pressure61 psi (4.2 bar)Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
For information on tested and approved
products, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA
only).GWarning!
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons
or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.7 Vehicles with AMG Sport Package.
3 Radial-ply tires.
6 Must not be used with snow chains.34Technical data221_ZA; 1; 21, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-05-13T13:56:31+02:00 - Seite 34
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has
trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-
Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service, contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service
literature for your vehicle, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We consider this the best way for you to
obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the
Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com
(USA only) or www.mercedes-benz.ca
(Canada only).GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely
careful when performing any service work or
repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the
use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or
materials may damage the vehicle or its
equipment, which may in turn result in
personal injury.
If you have any questions about carrying out
any type of service, turn to the advice of an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We reserve the right to make changes in
design and equipment.
Therefore, information, illustrations and
descriptions in this Supplemental Operating
Instructions might differ from your vehicle.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of
excerpts, is not permitted without our prior
authorization in writing.
Press time May 13, 2009
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