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RParkthevehicle on a level surface.
RLeavethe enginerunning at idle speed.
On-board computer:
,Service.Engine Oil Level
You will see one ofthefollowing messages inthe multifunction display:
#Measuring Engine Oil Level...: measurementofthe oil level is notyet possible.Repeattherequest after a maximum of 30 minutes' driv‐ing.
#Engine Oil Level OKandthe bar displayforindicatingthe oil level inthe multifunctiondisplay is green and is between "min" and"max":the oil level is correct.
#Engine Oil Level Add 1.0 landthe bar displayfor indicatingthe oil level inthe multifunctiondisplay is orange and is below "min": add1.1 US qt (1 liter) of engine oil.
#Reduce Engine Oil Levelandthe bar displayfor indicatingthe oil level inthe multifunctiondisplay is orange and is above"max": drain
offtheexcess engine oil. Consult aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
#For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition On:switch onthe ignitiontocheckthe engine oillevel.
#Engine Oil Level System Inoperative: sensordefective or not inserted. Consult aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
#Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavail.:closethe hood.
Adding engine oil
&WARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,theradiator and parts oftheexhaust system.
#Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
&WARNINGRisk offireand injury fromengine oil
If engine oil comes into contact withhotcomponent parts inthe engine compart‐ment, it may ignite.
#Make surethat no engine oil is spillednexttothefiller opening.
#Allowthe enginetocool off andthor‐oughly cleanthe engine oil from compo‐nent parts beforestartingthevehicle.
*NOTEEngine damagecausedbyanincorrect oilfilter, incorrect oil or addi‐tives
#Do not use engine oils or oilfilterswhich do not correspondtothe specifi‐cationsexplicitly prescribedfortheservice intervals.
#Do not alterthe engine oil or oilfilter inordertoachievelongerchange intervalsthan prescribed.
#Do not use additives.
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#Followthe instructions inthe serviceinterval displayregardingthe oilchange.
*NOTEDamagecausedbyaddingtoomuch engine oil
Too much engine oil can damagethe engineorthe catalytic converter.
#Haveexcess engine oilremoved at aqualified specialistworkshop.
#Turncap1counter-clockwise andremoveit.
#Add engine oil.
#Replace cap1and turn it clockwise asfaras it will go.
#Checkthe oil level again (→page 399).
Checking coolant level
&WARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,theradiator and parts oftheexhaust system.
#Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
&WARNINGRisk of scalding from hotcoolant
The engine cooling system is pressurized,particularly whenthe engine iswarm. Ifyouopenthe cap,you could be scaldedbyhotcoolant spraying out.
#Letthe engine cool down before open‐ingthe cap.
#When openingthe cap,wear protectivegloves and safetyglasses.
#Openthe cap slowlytorelease pres‐sure.
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Mercedes‑MaybachCapacity
S 650 Mercedes-May‐bach11.1US qt(10.5 liters)
S 560 4MATICMercedes-Maybach9.5 US qt (9.0 liters)
Notes on brakefluid
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
&WARNINGRisk of an accident duetovapor pocketsforming inthe brake sys‐tem
The brakefluid constantly absorbs moisturefromthe air. This lowersthe boiling point ofthe brakefluid. Ifthe boiling point istoo low,vapor pockets mayforminthe brake systemwhenthe brakes are applied hard.
This causesthe braking effecttobeimpaired.
#Havethe brakefluidrenewed atthespecified intervals.
Havethe brakefluidregularlyreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop.Only use brakefluid approvedbyMercedes-BenzaccordingtoMB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.
You can obtain further information on brakefluidinthefollowing places:
Rinthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluids
-at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
Coolant
Notes on coolantObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
&WARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromantifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact withhotcomponent parts inthe engine compart‐ment, it may ignite.
#Allowthe enginetocool down beforeadding antifreeze.
#Makesurethat no antifreeze spills outnexttothefiller opening.
#Thoroughly clean off any antifreezefrom component parts beforestartingthevehicle.
*NOTEDamagecausedbyincorrect cool‐ant
#Only add coolantthat has been pre‐mixed withtherequired antifreeze pro‐tection.
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Engine number........................................ 466
Engine oil.................................................400Additives ..............................................470Capacity ...............................................471Checkingthe oil level usingthe oildipstick ............................................... 399Checkingthe oil level usingthe on-board computer ................................... 399MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval ...............471Quality .................................................471Topping up ...........................................400
EnteringcharactersFunction/notes ................................... 285
ESC (ElectronicStability Control)
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
ESP®
Crosswind Assist .................................19 5
ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)......19 3Activating/deactivating .......................195Function/notes ...................................19 3
Exterior lightingCare .................................................... 409
Exterior lightingsee Lights
Exterior mirrors...............................154,15 5Anti-glaremode (automatic) ................155Automatic mirrorfolding function ........157Folding in/out .....................................154Operatingthe memory function ...........11 5Parking position ...................................156Setting .................................................154
External deviceLocking (child safety lock) ...................293
Eyeglasses compartment.......................124
F
Fatigue detectionseeATTENTION ASSIST
FavoritesAdding .................................................283Calling up ............................................ 282Deleting ............................................... 283Moving ................................................ 283Overview ............................................. 282Renaming ............................................ 283
FlaconInserting/removing .............................16 3
Flat tire.....................................................413Changing a wheel ................................ 458MOExtended tires ................................41 4Notes ...................................................413TIREFIT kit ............................................41 5
FlattowingseeTow-bar system
Floor mats................................................14 3
Foil coveringRadar sensors ......................................191
Folding table............................................124
FragranceseePerfume atomizer
Free software............................................ 29
FrequenciesTwo-wayradio ...................................... 465
Frequency bandDialing (on-board computer) ................ 259
Front airbag (driver, front passenger).....38
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