2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4MATIC power steering

necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
! To prevent damage during transport, do
not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
If circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehicle
may be towed with all wheels on the ground
or front axle raised (except vehicles with
4MATIC) only so far as necessary to have the
vehicle moved to a safe location where the
recommended towing methods can be
employed.
! Before towing the vehicle observe the
following instructions:
RDo not tow-start the vehicle. You could
otherwise seriously damage the
automatic transmission which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
RDo not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
RTowing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed towing
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.
GWarning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
! Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or
diagonally, since it could result in damage
to the chassis alignment.
! Do not use the towing eye bolt for
recovery, as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
iIf the battery is disconnected or
discharged
Rthe SmartKey will not turn in the starter
switch
Rthe automatic transmission will remain in
park position P
For more information see “Battery”
(Y page 512) or “Jump starting”
(Y page 514).
Installing towing eye bolt
Depending on whether you are towing a
vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye
bolt can be screwed into threaded holes
which are located behind covers on each
bumper.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
vehicle tool kit, located underneath the trunk
floor (Y page 450).
XTake the vehicle tool kit out of the trunk.
Removing cover in front bumper
XPress mark on cover : as indicated by the
arrow.
XLift cover : off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
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Removing cover in rear bumperGWarning!
In order to avoid possible serious burns or
injury, use extreme caution when removing
the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe
is extremely hot.
XPress mark on cover : as indicated by the
arrow.
XLift cover : off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
Fixing towing eye bolt
Example illustration front bumper
XTake the towing eye bolt and, if so
equipped, the wheel wrench from the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 450).
XScrew towing eye bolt ; clockwise into
threaded hole to its stop.
XInsert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt ; by turning it
clockwise.
or
XIf your vehicle is not equipped with a wheel
wrench, use a suitable object to turn the
towing eye bolt.
Removing towing eye bolt
XLoosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it
counterclockwise.
XUnscrew towing eye bolt ;.XReinstalling cover: Fit cover :
(Y page 517) and snap it into place.
XStore the towing eye bolt ; and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing with all wheels on the ground
GWarning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
Rthe engine will not run
Rthere is a malfunction in the brake system
Rthere is a malfunction in the power supply
or in the vehicle’s electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.
GWarning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
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ModelCapacityFuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.Automatic
transmissionS 450 4MATIC 69
S 550 4MATIC10.6 US qt (10.0 l)MB Automatic
Transmission FluidS 550 709.8 US qt (9.3 l)S 6007.9 US qt (7.5 l)S 63 AMG 729.25 US qt (8.75 l)S 65 AMG9.2 US qt (8.7 l)Rear axleS 450 4MATIC 69
S 550 4MATIC1.9 US qt (1.8 l)Hypoid gear oil
(SAE 85W-90)S 550 701.3 US qt (1.2 l)S 6002.1 US qt (2.0 l)S 63 AMG1.3 US qt (1.2 l)Fuchs Titan
EG 5010 DS 65 AMG1.7 US qt (1.6 l)Hydraulic
system for
active body
control (ABC)S 550 70
S 600
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG4.2 US qt (4.0 l)MB ABC FluidPower steeringS 450 4MATIC 69
S 550 70
S 550 4MATIC
S 63 AMGapprox. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering
Fluid (Chevron
Texaco PSF 9109)S 600
S 65 AMGapprox 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)Brake systemAll models0.63 US qt (0.6 l)MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+)Cooling
system,
vehicles
without rear
climate controlS 450 4MATIC 69approx. 15.6 US qt (14.8 l)MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/
AntifreezeS 550 70
S 550 4MATICapprox. 12.2 US qt (11.5 l)69 Canada only.
70 USA only.
72 Automatic transmission with oil cooler.538Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Technical data
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