2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class oil additives

1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 448
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Tractio nSystem)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 350
4MATIC off-road system ...................350 A
ABC see Active Body Control (ABC)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 391
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes ....................73
Warning lamp ................................. 428
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................297
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 387
Display message ............................ 416
Function/informatio n.................... 367
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 414
Function/notes ............................. 348
Active Driving Assistance package .366
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 387
Display message ............................ 415
Function/informatio n.................... 369
Active multicontour seat ..........112, 276
Active service syste mPLUS
see ASSYS TPLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................77
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) .....3 48
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 408
Function/notes ............................. 284
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 388Additional speedometer
...................388
Additives (engine oil) ........................535
Address Entering (example )......................... 157
see Addres sbook
Address book
Calling up ....................................... 209
Connecting acall........................... 212
Creating an entry ........................... 210
Deleting an entry ........................... 211
Entering characters .......................136
Entry as ahome address ...............182
Importing contacts ........................208
Introduction ................................... 207
Starting route guidance .................212
Voice tag ....................................... 213
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 403
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 52
Important safety notes ....................50
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Side impact airb ag.......................... 52
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 53
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Aird istribution
Settin g........................................... 299
Setting (COMAND) .........................270
Airf ilter (display message) ..............411
Airflow Setting ........................................... 299
Setting (COMAND) .........................271
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 413
Function/notes ............................. 347
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 303
Important safet ynotes .................. 302
Rea r............................................... 303
Setting ........................................... 302
Setting the center air vents ...........302
Setting the side air vents ...............303 4
Index

Inserting
........................................ 225
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................255
Notes on discs ............................... 234
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................256
Selecting amedia type .................. 228
Selecting atrack ............................ 229
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble ).................................. 139
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....381
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....381 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating (COMAND) ....................266
Function/notes ............................. 115
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating (COMAND) ....................266
Crash-responsive ........................... 115
Function/notes ............................. 115
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 395
Function/notes ................................ 76
ECO function ...................................... 265
ECO start/stop function Deactivating/activating .................311
General information .......................310
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Tractio nSystem)
Emergency release
Driver' sdoor .................................... 90
Trunk ......................................... 94, 95
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 478Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .65
Safety guideline s............................. 49
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 434
Display message ............................ 408
ECO start/stop function ................310
Engine number ............................... 530
Irregularr unning............................ 313
Jump-starting ................................. 488
Starting problems ..........................313
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 309
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............309
Switching off .................................. 327
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 492
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................313
Engine emergency stop ....................495
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 466
Additives ........................................ 535
Checking the oil level ..................... 463
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 464
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................464
Display message ............................ 410
Filling capacity ............................... 535
Notes about oil grades ................... 534
Notes on oil level/consumption ....463
Temperature (on-board computer) .381
Viscosity ........................................ 535
Entering the frequency .....................217
Entry Deleting ......................................... 135
Saving ............................................ 137
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating .................386
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......76
Display message ............................ 391
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 76
Function/notes ................................ 75 Index
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Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
R using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R replacing engine oil and oil filters after
the interval for replacemen tspecified by
the service system has been exceeded
R using engine oil additives.
! Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off. Example: engine oil cap
X
Turn cap 0002counter-clockwise and remove
it.
X Add engine oil.
Vehicles with oil level measurement
function in the on-board computer: observe
the information in the on-board computer
when doing so. Vehicles with an oil
dipstick: if the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on the dipstick, add 1.1 US qt
(1.0 liters) of engine oil.
X Replace cap 0002on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X Check the oil level again with the oil
dipstic k(Ypage 464) or the on-board
computer (Y page 464).
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 534). Checking and adding other service
products
Checking the coolant level G
WARNING
In order to avoid any potentially serious burns:
R use extreme caution when opening the
hood if there are any signs of steam or
coolant leaking from the cooling system, or
if the coolant temperature display indicates
that the coolant is overheated.
R do not remove the pressure cap on the
coolant reservoir if the coolant temperature
is above 158 ‡(70 †). Allow the engine to
cool dow nbefore removing the cap. The
coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is
under pressure.
R using a rag, slowly turn the cap
approximately 1
/ 2 turn to relieve excess
pressure. If opened immediately, scalding
hot fluid and steam will be blown out under
pressure.
R do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. Engine compartment
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with premium-grade unleaded gasoline
as soon as possible.
R do not drive at the maximum speed.
R avoid sudden acceleration.
R if the vehicle is carrying a light load, e.g.
two passengers without luggage, do not
allow the engine to rev above 3000 rpm.
R if the vehicle is fully loaded or is being
operated in mountainous terrain, do not
depress the accelerator pedal further
than 0001of the pedal travel.
Only refuel using premium-grade unleaded
gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 91.
Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and/or
unleaded gasoline with additives can be used.
The concentratio nofadditives in the fuel,
however, must not exceed 10 %, e.g.:
R Ethanol
R TAME
R ETBE
R IPA
R TBA
For MTBE, the concentration should not
exceed 15 %.
The concentration of methanol in gasoline,
including other additives, must not exceed
3 %.
Using mixtures of methanol and ethanol is not
permitted. Gasohol, a mixture of 10 % ethanol
and 90 % unleaded gasoline, may be used.
All of these mix fuels must fulfill the fuel
requirements, e.g.:
R knock resistance
R boiling point
R vapor pressure
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for
assistance.
i For further information, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Cente roron
the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com
(USA only). Information on refueling (
Ypage 321).
Additives
! Do not refuel with low-grade fuel and do
not use fuel additives tha tare not tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Damage to or malfunctions of the fuel
system may otherwise occur.
One of the main problems of poor fuel quality
is the forming of deposits that are created
during the gasoline combustion process.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
branded fuels that have additives.
If you use fuels without these additives over
a longer period of time, carbon deposits may
build up. These deposits form at the inlet
valves and in the combustion chambe rin
particular.
This could lead to engine problems, e.g.:
R longer engine warm-up phase
R uneven idle
R engine noise
R misfiring
R loss of power
Carbon deposits may form if the availability
of gasoline with relevant additives is
insufficient (in certain regions). In this case,
Mercedes-Benz recommends additives
approved for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles;
see http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
For a list of approved products, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Comply
with the instructions for use on the product
label.
Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This
causes unnecessary costs and could damage
the engine.
Diesel Fuel grade
G
WARNING
Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Never mix diesel with gasoline.
This causes damage to the fuel system and 532
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

Ammonia vapors have a pungent odor and are
particularly irritating to:
R skin
R mucous membranes
R eyes
You may experience a burning sensation in
your eyes, nose and throat, as well as
coughing and watering of the eyes.
Do not inhale any ammonia vapors that may
be released .Fill the DE Ftank only in well-
ventilated areas.
Low outside temperatures DEF freezes at a temperature of
approximately 12
‡(-11 †). The vehicl eis
equipped with a DEFp reheating system when
it leaves the factory. Winter operation is
therefore also guaranteed at temperatures
below 12 ‡ (-11 †).
Additives !
Only use DEF in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with DEF and
do not dilute DEF with water. This may
destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system.
Purity !
Impurities in DEF (e.g. due to other
service products, cleaning agents or dust)
lead to:
R increased emission values
R damage to the catalytic converter
R engine damage
R malfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system
Assuring the purity of DEF is particularly
important with respect to avoiding
malfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system. If DEF is pumped out of the DEF tank, e.g.
during repair work, it must not be returned to
the tank. The purity of the fluid can no longer
be guaranteed.
Total capacity of the DEF tank Model Total capacity
S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
6.6 US gal
(25.0 l) Engine oil
Points to note !
Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specificatio nothe rthan is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer replacement
intervals than those prescribed. You could
otherwise cause engine damage or damage
to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change.
Otherwise, you may damage the engine and
the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. You should therefore only
use engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with maintenance
systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. 534
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apacitiesTechnical data

Model Engine
model MB
Approval
S 550
31
S 550 4MATIC 31 278 229.5
S 600
275
S 63 AMG
32 157
S 65 AMG
32 275
S 350 BlueTEC
4MATIC
642 228.51,
229.31,
229.51
i
MB approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter. Model Capacity
S 550
33
S 550 4MATIC 33 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
S 63 AMG
10.0 US qt (9.5 l)
34 S 600
S 65 AMG
9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
S 350 BlueTEC
4MATIC
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Additives
!
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine. Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE (viscosity)
classification suitable for the prevailing
outside temperatures. The table shows you
which SAE classifications are to be used. The
low-temperature characteristics of engine
oils can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a
result of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is
therefore strongly recommended that you
carry out regular oil changes using an
approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE
classification.
Brake fluid
G
WARNING
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point.
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapor pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when
driving downhill). This would impair braking
efficiency.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
regular intervals. The brake fluid change
31 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 Only SAE 0W-40/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used.
33 BlueEFFICIENCY
34 Including external oil cooler. Service products and filling capacities
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