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Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ........................................... 7Safety and security ...............................9Controls in detail ................................. 12Practical hints ..................................... 20Technical data ..................................... 32
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Rear axle oil ......................................... 35
Recuperation statistics (COMAND) ... 16
Rims ...................................................... 33
Risk of fire see Safety notes
S
Safety see Operating safety
Safety notes ........................................... 9
Spare wheel ......................................... 34
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp .................................. 26
Start/Stop function
see ECO Start/Stop function
Starting
see Combustion engine
Stop-and-go traffic .............................. 17
Submenu
Multifunction and COMAND
display ............................................. 14
Resetting values (COMAND) ............16
T
Technical data
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. .................................. 34
Coolant ............................................ 36
Engine oils ....................................... 36
Rims and tires .................................. 33
Spare wheel ..................................... 34
Vehicle specification
S 400 HYBRID .................................. 32
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ............................................. 35
Tires ...................................................... 33
Towing
Vehicle ............................................. 31
Trailer hitch ............................................ 7
Turning off see ECO Start/Stop function
V
Vehicle
Disuse .............................................. 27
Towing ............................................. 31
Vehicle fire
see Safety notes
Vehicle modifications ........................... 7
Vehicle specification
S 400 HYBRID .................................. 32
W
Warning labels ....................................... 9
Wheels, sizes ....................................... 33
Winter tires .......................................... 33
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Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are
familiar with the following information and
rules:
R the safety precautions in this manual
R the “Technical data” section in this manual
R the Operator's Manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R motor vehicle laws and safety standards8Introduction221_ZA; 1; 21, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-05-13T13:56:31+02:00 - Seite 8
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Identification labels
i For more information on the identification
labels, refer to the Operator’s Manual.
Electric drive
The engine number is engraved on the
housing of the electric drive. For more
information contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Vehicle specification S 400 HYBRID
(221.195)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine S 400 HYBRIDEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.66 in (92.90 mm)Stroke3.39 in (86.00 mm)Total piston
displacement213.5 cu in
(3 498 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.7:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 1275 hp/6
000 rpm
(205 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349258 lb-ft/
3 000 - 5 500
(350 Nm/
3 000 - 5 500 rpm)Engine S 400 HYBRIDMaximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 404 mmElectric drive S 400 HYBRIDTypePermanent-field
synchronous motorOutput20 hp (15 kW)Maximum
starting torque160 NmElectrical system S 400 HYBRIDAlternator14 V/180 ABattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions S 400 HYBRIDOverall vehicle
length206.7 in (5 250 mm)Overall vehicle
width 283.5 in (2
120 mm)Overall vehicle
height58.2 in (1 479 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3 165 mm)Track, front63.0 in (1 600 mm)1
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
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Main dimensions S 400 HYBRIDTrack, rear63.2 in (1 606 mm)Turning circle40.0 ft (12.2 m)Weights S 400 HYBRIDRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Rims and tires
Same size tires
S 400 HYBRID18" wheelsRims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)All-season tires 3255/45 R18 99H M+SWinter tires3,4,5255/45 R18 99V M+S
iS 400 HYBRID19" wheelsRims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)Winter tires 3,4,5255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S
i
Mixed size tires
S 400 HYBRID19" wheelsFront axleRims (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 axleRims (light alloy)
Wheel offset9.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)All-season tires 3,6275/40 R19 101V M+S3
Radial-ply tires.
4 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
5 Not available as factory equipment.
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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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Model
S 400 HYBRIDCapacityFuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.Engine with oil filter8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Approved engine
oilsAutomatic
transmission9.8 US qt (9.3 l)MB Automatic
Transmission FluidRear axle1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oilPower steeringapprox. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering
Fluid or approved
Dexron III ATFBrake system0.63 US qt (0.6 l)MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+)Cooling systemapprox. 11.6 US qt 11.0 l)MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/
AntifreezeFuel tank23.8 US gal (90.0 l)Premium unleaded
gasoline (Minimum
Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of
96 RON/86 MON])Fuel tank reserveapprox. 2.9 US gal (11.0 l)Air conditioning
system—R134a refrigerant
and special
PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)Washer system and
headlamp cleaning
system6.9 US qt (6.5 l)MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate 8
, see
Operator's Manual
Washer fluid mixing
ratio, see Operator's
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Approved engine oils
Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number.
Model
S 400 HYBRIDEngine,
typeMB
sheet
number272229.5
i MB sheet numbers are printed on the
outside of oil containers.
i For more information on approved engine
oils, refer to the Operator's Manual.
Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze.
The cooling system was filled at the factory
with a coolant providing freeze protection to
approximately -35‡ (-37†) and corrosion
protection.
Model
S 400 HYBRIDApproximate freeze protection-35‡ (-37†)-49‡ (-45†)Cooling system5.0 US qt (4.75 l)5.5 US qt (5.2 l)! Add premixed coolant solution only.
Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/
Antifreeze separately from each other,
could cause engine damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i For more information on coolants, refer to
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