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Setting upthefo lding chock
Prepa ring theve hicle for a wheel change
Re quirementsRThe requ ired tire-change tool kit is available.
If yo ur vehicle is not equipped with the tire-
ch ange tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
wo rkshop tofind out about suitable tools.
RThe vehicle is not on a slope.
RThe vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and le vel
ground .
#Applythe electric parking brake manually.
#Mo vethe front wheels tothest ra ight-ahead
position.
#Ve hicles with automatic transmission:
shift into position j.
#Vehicles with AIR BODY CONT ROL:set the
normal vehicle le vel (→page 176).
#Switch off the engine.
#Make sure that the engine cannot bestar ted.
#Place choc ks orother suitable items under
th e front and rear of the wheel that is diago‐
nally opposite the wheel youwish tochange.
#Re mo vethe hub caps if necessary
(→page 385).
#Ra ising theve hicle (→page 386).
Re moving and in stalling hub caps
Re quirements:RThe vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
(→page 385).
Plast ic hub cap
#Toremo ve:turn the center co ver of the hub
cap counter-clockwise and remo vethe hub
cap.
#To install: make sure that the center co ver of
th e hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
#Po sition the hub cap and turn the center
co ver clockwise until the hub cap engages
ph ysically and audibly.
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Aluminum hub cap
#Toremo ve:position soc ket2 on hub cap
1.
% The soc ket can be found inthe tire-change
to ol kit.
#Po sition wheel wrench 3on soc ket2.
#Using wheel wrench 3, turn hub cap1
counter-clo ckwise and remo veit.
#To install: position hub cap 1and turn until
it is comple tely flush withth e wheel.
#Po sition soc ket2 on hub cap 1.
#Attach wheel wrench 3tosoc ket2 and
tighten the hub cap clockwise.
Specified tightening torq ue: 18lb-ft
(25 Nm).
#Ra ise theve hicle (→page 386).
Ra ising theve hicle when changing a wheel
Re quirements:RThere are no persons in theve hicle.
RThe vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
ch ange (→page 385).
RThe hub caps ha vebeen remo ved
(→page 385).
Impor tant no tes on using the jack:
ROnly use theve hicle-specific jack that has
been tested and appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
to raise theve hicle.
RThe jack is only designed forra ising and
holding theve hicle for a short time while a
wheel is being changed and not for mainte‐
nance workunder theve hicle.
RThe jack must be placed on a firm ,fl at and
non-slip sur face. If necessar y,use a lar ge,
load-bearing, non-slip underla y.
RThefoot ofthe jack must be positioned verti‐
cally under the jacking point.
Ru les of conduct when theve hicle is raised:
RNe ver place your hands or feet under the
ve hicle.
RDo not lie under theve hicle.
RDo not start the engine and do not release
th e electric parking brake.
RDo not open or close any doors or the trunk
lid.
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There are norestrictions when positioning the
antenna on the outside of theve hicle for some
wav ebands.
This applies tothefo llowing wavebands:
RTrunked radio sy stem/T etra
R70 cm waveband
R2G/3G/4G
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine
number overview
Ve hicle identification plate
Vehicle identification plate (USA only)
1Perm issible grossmass
2Pe rm issible front axle load
3Perm issible rear axle load
4Pa int code
5VIN (vehicle identification number)
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Vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
1Perm issible grossmass
2Pe rm issible front axle load
3Perm issible rear axle load
4Pa int code
5VIN (vehicle identification number)
The permissible gross vehicle weight is made up
of theve hicle weight, all vehicle occupants, the
fuel and the load. The maximum gross axle
we ight rating is the maximum weight that can be
car ried on one axle (front or rear axle). Ne
verexc eed the permissible gross vehicle
we ight or the maximum gross axle weight rating
fo rth e front or rear axle.
VIN in front of the front seat
1VIN (vehicle identification number) Ad
ditional plates
1Pla tewith information about emissions test‐
ing, including con firm ation of emissions
guidelines at theU. S. federal le vel as well as
fo r California
2VIN (vehicle identification number)
3Engine number (s tamp ed into the crankcase)
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You can identify operating fluids appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz bythefo llowing insc ript ions on
th e conta iner:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Fr eigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-App rova l 229.51)
Fu rther information on appr oved operating flu‐
ids:
Rin the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids at http://be vo.mercedes-
benz.com (byen tering the designation)
Rin the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids in the Mercedes-Benz BeVo
app (by entering the designation)
Rat a qualified specialist workshop
Fu el
Information on fuel grades forve hicles with
a ga soline engine
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 395). *
NO
TEDama gecaused bythe wrong fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
re sult in damage tothe fuel sy stem, the
engine and the emission control sy stem.
#Only refuel with lo w-sulfur unleaded
fuel.
This fuel may contain up to10 %ethanol.
Yo ur vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
Do not refuel using:
RDiesel
RE15, E85, E100
RGasoline containing me thanol (M15, M30,
M85, M100)
RGasoline with additives con taining me tal
If yo u accidenta llyrefuel with the wrong fuel:
#Do not switch the ignition on.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Ifth eav ailable fuel is not suf ficiently low in sul‐
fur, this can produce unpleasant odors. Only
refuel with fuel that has at least the octane
number specified in the instruction label in the
fuel filler flap (
→page 140).
If yo uwa nt maximum engine output: only
re fuel with unleaded premium grade gasoline
with an octane number of at least 91AKI/
95 RON.
As a temp orary measure, if there commended
fuel is not available, you may also use unleaded
re gular gasoline with an octane number of at
least 87AKI/91 RON.
* NO
TEPremature wearthro ugh unleaded
re gular gasoline
Unleaded regular gasoline can cause the
engine towe ar more quickly and impair lon‐
ge vity and per form ance.
If unleaded premium grade gasoline is
una vailable and you ha vetorefuel using
unleaded regular gasoline with 87AKI/
91 RON:
#Only fill th e fuel tank tohalf full with
unleaded regular gasoline and top up as
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soon as possible with unleaded pre‐
mium gradegasoline.
#Do not drive at the maximum speed.
#Av oid sudden acceleration and engine
speeds over 3000 rpm.
This may reduce engine output and increase fuel
consum ption. Ne verre fuel using gasoline with a
lo we r octane number.
Fu rther information on fuel can be found:
Rat a gasst ation
Rat a qualified specialist workshop
RUSA onl y:at http://www.mbusa.com
Information on additives in gasoline
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 395).
* NO
TEDama gecaused bynon-app rove d
additives
Even small amounts of the wrong additive
may lead tomalfunctions occur ring.
#Only add cleaning additives recommen‐
ded byMercedes-Benz tothe fuel.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
br and-name fuels with additives.
The fuel grade available in some countries may
not be suf ficient. Residue could build up in the
fuel injection sy stem as a result. In this case, in
consultation with an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center, the fuel may be mixed with the cleaning
additive recommended byMercedes-Benz. Be
sure toobser vethe no tes and mixing ratios
speci fied on the conta iner.
Ta nk content and fuel reser ve
The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on theve hicle equipment.
Model Total capacity
S 56 02 1.1 ga l(8 0.0 l)
Model Of whichreser ve
S 560 2.1gal (8.0 l)
Engine oil
Note s on engine oil
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 395).
* NO
TEEngine damage causedbyan
incor rect oil filter, incor rect oil or addi‐
tives
#Do not use engine oils or oil filters other
th an those which meet the specifica‐
tions necessary forth e prescribed
service inter vals.
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#Do not alterth e engine oil or oil filter in
order toachie velonger change inter vals
th an prescri bed.
#Do not use additives.
#Have the engine oil changed af terth e
prescribed inter vals.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you ha vethe
oil change car ried out at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
Fu rther information on engine oils and oil filters:
Rin the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids at http://be vo.mercedes-
benz.com (byen tering the designation)
Rin the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids in the Mercedes-Benz BeVo
app (by entering the designation)
Rat a qualified specialist workshop Quality and capacity of engine oil
MB-F
reigabe or MB-Appr oval
Model MB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval
S 560 229.52, 229.61
Thefollowing values referto an oil change,
including the oil filter.
Capacity
Model Capacity
S 560 9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
Notes on brake fluid
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(→page 395).
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va por poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
te m
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. Ifth e boiling point is too lo w,
va por poc kets may form inthe brake sy stem
when the brakes are applied hard.
This causes the braking ef fect to be
impaired.
#Ha ve the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals.
Ha ve the brake fluid regularly changed at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop.
Only use brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval 33 1.0.
Fu rther information on brake fluid:
Rin the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids at http://be vo.mercedes-
benz.com
Rat a qualified specialist workshop
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Coolant
Notes on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 395).
& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into con tact wi thhot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
#Allow the engine tocool down before
adding antifreeze.
#Make surethat no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening.
#Thoroughly clean off any antifreeze
from component parts before starting
th eve hicle.
* NO
TEDama gecaused byincor rect cool‐
ant
#Only add coolant that has been pre‐
mixed with therequ ired antifreeze pro‐
te ction.
Fu rther information on coolant:
RIn the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids 310.1, e.g. online at
http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com.
RAt aqu alified specialist workshop.
* NO
TEOverheating at high outside tem‐
peratures
If an inappro priate coolant is used, the
engine cooling sy stem is not suf ficiently pro‐
te cted against overheating and cor rosion at
high outside temp eratures.
#Alw ays use coolant appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz.
#Obser vethe instructions in the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐
ating Fluids 310.1.
Ha ve the coolant regularly changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The proportion of cor rosion inhibitor/antifreeze
concentrate in the engine cooling sy stem should
be:
Ra minimum of 50% (antifreeze pr otection
down toappr oximately -35 °F (-37 °C)).
Ra maximum of 55% (antifreeze pr otection
down to-49 °F (-45 °C)).
Coolant capacity
Mode lC apacity
S 560 15.0 US qt (14.2 l)
Note s on windshield washer fluid
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(→page 395).
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