General notes ................................ 132
Indicator lamp ................................ 135
Ionization ...................................... .142
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 133
Overview of systems ..................... .132
Perfume atomizer .......................... 140
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 139
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 135
Refrigerant ..................................... 396
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 396
Setting the air distribution ............. 136
Setting the air vents ..................... .142
Setting the airflow ......................... 137
Setting the climate mode .............. .136
Setting the temperature ................ 136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 139
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 139
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 138
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 137
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 152
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 151
Climate control .............................. 134
Deactivating/activating ................. 152
Important safety notes .................. 151
Introduction ................................... 151
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 240
Display message ............................ 255
Operation/notes .............................. 68
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Combination switch .......................... 122
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 232
Convenience closing feature .............. 95
Convenience opening feature ............ 95Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 322
Display message ............................ 263
Filling capacity ............................... 395
Important safety notes .................. 395
Temperature gauge ........................ 226
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Coolbox .............................................. 302
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ............................ .123
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 126
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 190
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............72
Cruise control
Cruise control leve r .......................176
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 272
Driving system ............................... 175
Function/notes ............................ .175
Important safety notes .................. 175
Setting a speed .............................. 177
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 176
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 298
Important safety notes .................. 298
Rear compartment ......................... 299
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................ .120
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 243
Declarations of conformity ................. 25 Index
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Speed rating
The speed rating is part of the tire identifica-
tion. It specifies the speed range for which the
tire is approved.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The gross vehicle weight includes the weight
of the vehicle including fuel, tools, the spare
wheel, accessories installed, occupants, lug-
gage and the drawbar noseweight, if applica- ble. The gross vehicle weight must not exceed
the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR as
specified on the vehicle identification plate on
the B-pillar on the driver's side.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of the vehicle including all accessories, occu-
pants, fuel, luggage and the drawbar nose-
weight, if applicable). The gross vehicle
weight rating is specified on the vehicle iden-
tification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's
side.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The maximum weight is the sum of:
R the curb weight of the vehicle
R the weight of the accessories
R the load limit
R the weight of the factory installed optional
equipment
Kilopascal (kPa)
Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa corre-
sponds to 1 psi. Another unit for tire pressure is bar. 100 kilopascals (kPa) are the equiva-
lent of 1 bar.
Load index
In addition to the load-bearing index, the load
index may also be imprinted on the sidewall of the tire. This specifies the load-bearing capa- city more precisely. Curb weight
The weight of a vehicle with standard equip-
ment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant. It also includes the air-condi-
tioning system and optional equipment if
these are installed in the vehicle, but does not include passengers or luggage.
Maximum load rating
The maximum load rating is the maximum
permissible weight in kilograms or lbs for
which a tire is approved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure
Maximum permissible tire pressure for one
tire.
Maximum load on one tire
Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated
by dividing the maximum axle load of one axle by two.
PSI (pounds per square inch)
A standard unit of measure for tire pressure.
Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an
outward force to each square inch of the tire's
surface. The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure
The tires are cold:
R if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
R if the vehicle has not been driven further
than 1 mile (1.6 km) 376
All about wheels and tiresWheels and tires
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g.
on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet. The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to -35 ‡(-37 †), the boiling point of the cool-
ant during operation is approximately 266 ‡
(130 †).
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra- tion in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
R no t exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accord-
ance with
MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1 .
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
i The coolant is checked with every main-
tenance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Filling capacities Model Capacity
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
8.2 US qt (7.8
l) S 65 AMG
11.3 US qt (10.7
l) All ot
her models 12.8 US qt (12.1
l) Service products and filling capacities
395Technical data Z