2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class hybrid

If the automatic transmission cannot be shif-
ted to position N, have the vehicle transpor-
ted on a transporter or trailer.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
R cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2in
the ignition lock
R cannot release the electric parking brake
R cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position N
i Deactivate the automatic locking feature
(Y page 98). You could otherwise be locked
out when pushing or towing the vehicle.
Hybrid vehicles:
Hybrid vehicles may not be towed away but
only transported if:
R the multifunction display is not working or
R the ~ Malfunction
Malfunction display message
appears in the multifunction display
If the vehicle is in a dangerous area, it can be towed out of that area with both axles on the
ground. In this case, the towing distance may
not be greater than 50 mand must not exceed
a towing speed of 10 km/h. For longer dis-
tances, have the vehicle loaded and trans-
ported. Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye The brackets for the screw-in towing eyes are
located in the bumpers. They are at the rear
and at the front, under covers :.
X Remove the towing eye from the vehicle
tool kit/stowage tray (Y page 422).
X Press the mark on cover :inwards in the
direction of the arrow.
X Remove cover :from the opening.
X Screw in the towing eye clockwise as far as
it will go and tighten it.
Removing the towing eye X
Unscrew and remove the towing eye.
X Attach cover :to the bumper and press
until it engages.
X Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit/
stowage tray. Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(Y page 435). 436
Towing and tow-startingRoadside Assistance

The automatic transmission automatically
shifts to position
Pwhen you open the driver's
or front-passenger door or when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
In order to ensure that the automatic trans-
mission stays in position Nwhen towing the
vehicle, you must observe the following
points:
X You must use the SmartKey instead of the
Start/Stop button (Y page 189).
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
the SmartKey in the ignition lock is in posi-
tion 0.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Leave the SmartKey in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 152).
i In order to signal a change of direction
when towing the vehicle with the hazard
warning lamps switched on, use the com-
bination switch as usual. In this case, only
the indicator lamps for the direction of
travel flash. After resetting the combina-
tion switch, the hazard warning lamp starts
flashing again. Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
Only vehicles without 4MATIC can be
towed with the rear axle raised.
! The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP ®
could other-
wise damage the brake system. !
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised, as doing so will damage the transmission.
Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed
away with both axles on the ground or be loa-
ded up and transported.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 152).
X Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X If necessary, turn the SmartKey in the igni-
tion lock to position 0and remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Take the SmartKey with you when you leave
the vehicle.
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions (Y page 435). Transporting the vehicle
Hybrid vehicles: transportation of the vehi-
cle should only be carried out by professional
recovery companies.
! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P. Towing and tow-starting
437Roadside Assistance Z

Winter tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/50 R18 104 V XL M+S
i3 BA: 8.0J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S
i3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
BA: 245/45 R19 102 V XL M+S
i3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
S 550 PLUG-IN HYBRID
Summer tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 245/50 R18 100 W
3
RA: 275/45 R18 103 W 2, 3 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
3
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y 2, 3 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
FA: 245/45 R19 102 Y XL
3, 5
RA: 275/40 R19 101 Y 2, 3, 5 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
3
Available as MOExtended tires
2 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
5 Only in conjunction with AMG Sports package code 951. Wheel and tire combinations
479Wheels and tires Z

accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other identifications, for example:
R 0 W-30
R 5 W-30
R 5 W-40 Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel. Tank capacity Model Total capacity
Plug-in hybrid vehicles
16.6 US gal
(63.0 l) All other models
21.1 US gal
(80.0 l) Model Of which
reserve AMG vehicles
Approx.
3.2 US gal (12.0 l) All other models
Approx.
2.1 US gal (8.0 l) Gasoline
Fuel grade
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the igni- tion if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notify a quali-
fied specialist workshop and have the fuel
tank and fuel lines drained completely.
! Only refuel using unleaded premium
grade gasoline with at least 91 AKI/
95 RON.
! Only use the fuel recommended. Operat-
ing the vehicle with other fuels can lead to
engine failure.
! Do not use the following:
R E85 (gasoline with 85% ethanol)
R E100 (100% ethanol)
R M15 (gasoline with 15% methanol)
R M30 (gasoline with 30% methanol)
R M85 (gasoline with 85% methanol)
R M100 (100% methanol) 490
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

The engine oils are matched to the perform-
ance 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 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 400 4MATIC
S 550 PLUG-IN
HYBRID
276 229.5
AMG vehicles
157
279 229.5
All other models
277
278 229.5
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 400 4MATIC
S 550 PLUG-IN
HYBRID
6.9 US qt (6.5
l) S 600
S 600 MAYBACH
11.1 US qt (10.5
l) S 65 AMG
11.1 US qt (10.5
l) All ot
her AMG vehi-
cles 9.0 US qt (8.5
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. 492
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

Model Capacity
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
8.5 US qt (8.0
l) S 65 AMG
11.3 US qt (10.7
l) S 550 PLUG-IN
HYBRID
13.3 US qt (12.6
l) All ot
her models 12.8 US qt (12.1
l) 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
: Warning symbol
; Refrigerant filling capacity
= Applicable SAE standards
? PAG oil part number
A Type of refrigerant 494
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

Warning symbols
:indicate:
R possible dangers
R having service work carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop
Filling capacities Missing values were not available at time of
going to print. Model Refrigerant
S 550 PLUG-IN HYBRID
25.0 ± 0.4 oz
(710 ± 10 g) S 63 AMG 4MATIC
Model PAG oil
S 550 PLUG-IN HYBRID
4.3 oz
(120 g) S 63 AMG 4MATIC
Vehicles without rear-
compartment air-condi-
tioning system Capacity
Refrigerant
23.3 ± 0.4 oz
(660 ± 10 g) PAG oil
3.9 oz
(110 g) Vehicles with rear-com-
partment air-condition-
ing system Capacity
Refrigerant
27.1 ± 0.4 oz
(770 ± 10 g) PAG oil
4.2 oz
(120 g) Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data: R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tires
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload. Dimensions and weights
Trunk lid opening dimensions (example: S
‑Class
MAYBACH)
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print. Model
: :
Opening height S 550 PLUG-IN
HYBRID
S 600
S 600 MAYBACH
71.1 in
(1806 mm) AMG vehicles
71.2 in
(1808 mm) All other models
71.0 in
(1803 mm) Vehicle data
495Technical data Z

S-Class with a short wheelbase
All models
Vehicle length
201.4 in (5116 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
83.9 in (2130 mm)
Vehicle height
58.9 in (1496 mm)
Wheelbase
119.5 in (3035 mm)
Turning radius
39.0 ft (11.90
m) Maximum roof load
220 lb (100 kg)
Maximum trunk
load
220 lb (100 kg)
S-Class with a long wheelbase
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print. AMG vehicles
Vehicle length
208.1 in (5287 mm)
Vehicle height
59.0 in (1499 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors 83.9 in (2130 mm)
Wheelbase
124.6 in (3165 mm)
Maximum roof load
220 lb (100 kg)
Model (AMG vehi-
cles) Maximum trunk
load S 65 AMG
All other models
100 kg Model (AMG vehi-
cles) Turning radius
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
41.0 ft (12.50
m) S 65 AMG
40.4 ft (12.30
m) All other models
Vehicle length
206.5 in (5246 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
83.9 in (2130 mm)
Wheelbase
124.6 in (3165 mm)
Turning radius
40.4 ft (12.30
m) Maximum roof load
220 lb (100 kg)
Maximum trunk
load
220 lb (100 kg)
Model Vehicle height
S 550 PLUG-IN
HYBRID
S 550
S 550 4MATIC
58.8 in (1494 mm)
S 600
58.9 in (1497 mm)
High-voltage battery
(S 550 L PLUG-IN HYBRID)
Model
Lithium-ion
Energy content
8.7 kWh
Nominal capacity
22 Ah
Range in electric-only
mode (according to
NEDC)496
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