DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 186
Driving Assistance packag e........... 217
HOLD function ............................... 188
Night View Assist Plus ................... 213
PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
Rear view camera .......................... 203
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 173
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Brakes ........................................... 172
Break-in period .............................. 146
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Drinking and driving ....................... 170
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 174
Driving on flooded roads ................ 174
Driving on wet roads ...................... 174
Exhaust check ............................... 170
Fuel ................................................ 170
General .......................................... 170
Hydroplaning ................................. 174
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 172
Snow chains .................................. 359
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 146
Wet road surface ........................... 172
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 237 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 112
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 113
Function/note s............................. 112
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 250
Function/note s................................ 73
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 171
On-board computer ....................... 232 ECO start/stop function
General information ....................... 151
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Trunk ............................................... 93
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 286
Display message ............................ 263
ECO start/stop function ................ 151
Engine number ............................... 391
Irregular running ............................ 154
Jump-starting ................................. 345
Starting problems .......................... 154
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 150
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 150
Switching off .................................. 167
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 167
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 167
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 350
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Engine emergency stop .................... 353
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 321
Additives ........................................ 394
Checking the oil level ..................... 319
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 319
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 321
Display message ............................ 265
Filling capacity ............................... 394
Notes about oil grade s................... 393
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 319 Index
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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 Cen-
ter. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Model Engine
model MB
Approval S 550 4MATIC
278 229.5
S 63 AMG
4MATIC
157 229.5
S 65 AMG
279 229.5
i
MB approval is indicated on the oil con-
tainers.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Model Capacity
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
9.0 US qt (8.5
l) S 65 AMG
11.1 US qt (10.5
l) All ot
her models 8.5 US qt (8.0
l) Ad
ditives !
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 classification
(viscosity) 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 reg-
ular oil changes using an approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE classification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. 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. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling brake fluid
(Y page 391).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet. 394
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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
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Windshield washer system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
At temperatures above freezing: X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
For the correct mixing ratio refer to the
information on the antifreeze reservoir.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes The climate control system of your vehicle is
filled with refrigerant R‑134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant type used can be found on the radiator cross
member. !
Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG
oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be
used. The approved PAG oil may not be
mixed with any other PAG oil that is not
approved for R-134a refrigerant. Other-
wise, the climate control system may be
damaged.
Service work, such as topping up refrigerant
or replacing components, may only be carried out by a qualified specialist workshop. All
applicable regulations must be adhered to,
SAE standard J639 included.
Always have work on the climate control sys-
tem carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Refrigerant instruction label Example: refrigerant instruction label
0043
Warning symbol
0044 Refrigerant filling capacity
0087 Applicable SAE standards
0085 PAG oil part number
0083 Type of refrigerant
Warning symbols 0043indicate:
R possible dangers
R having service work carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop
Filling capacities Model Refrigerant
All models
23.3 ± 0.4 oz
(660 ± 10 g) 396
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