Instrument Displayoverview
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoaninstrument display malfunction
Ifthe Instrument Display hasfailed or mal‐functioned,you may notrecognize functionrestrictions applyingtosafetyrelevant sys‐tems.
The operating safety ofyourvehicle may beimpaired.
#Drive on carefully.
#Havethevehiclechecked immediatelyat aqualified specialistworkshop.
Mercedes‑AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you mayfailtorecognize dan‐gers.
Ifthe operating safety ofyourvehicle isimpaired, parkthevehicle safely as soon as pos‐sible. Contact aqualified specialistworkshop.
Instrument Display
1Speedometer
2Multifunction display
3Tachometer
4Coolanttemperaturegauge
5Fuel level and fuelfillerflap location indica‐tor
%This display is anexample. Other displaysare possible instead oftachometer3.
The segments in speedometer1indicatethesystemstatusforthefollowing:
RCruise control (→page 200)
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC(→page203)
Vehicles withTraffic Sign Assist:Detectedinstructions and traffic signs will appear onthespeedometer (→page 239).
*NOTEEngine damageduetoexcessivelyhigh engine speeds
The engine will be damaged ifyou drive withthe engine intheoverrevvingrange.
#Do not drive with the engine intheover‐revvingrange.
Theoverrevvingrange is shown inred ontach‐ometer3. Whentheoverrevvingrange isreached,the fuel supply will be interruptedtoprotectthe engine.
During normal operating conditions, coolanttemperature display4mayriseto248 °F(120 °C).
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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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#Parkthevehicle on a level surface.
#Checkthe coolanttemperature display intheinstrument cluster.The coolanttemperature must be below158 °F (70 °C).
#If necessary,removethe cover.
#Slowly turn cap1counter-clockwisetorelieve overpressure.
#Continue turning cap1counter-clockwiseandremoveit.
The coolant level is correct:
RIfthe engine is cold, uptomarker bar2.
RIfthe engine iswarm, upto0.6 in (1.5 cm)over marker bar2.
#If necessary,add coolantthat has beenapprovedbyMercedes-Benz.RFurther information on coolant:(→page472)
Addingwasherfluidtothe windshieldwasher system
&WARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain component parts inthe engine com‐partment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,the cooler and parts oftheexhaust system.
#Letthe engine cool down and onlytouchthe component parts describedasfollows.
&WARNINGDanger of burns when open‐ingthe hood
Ifyou openthe hood whenthe engine hasoverheated or during afireinthe enginecompartment,you could come into contactwith hotgases orother escaping operatingfluids.
#Before openingthe hood, allowtheenginetocool down.
#Intheevent of afireinthe engine com‐partment,keepthe hood closed andcallthefireservice.
&WARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromwindshieldwasher concentrate
Windshieldwasher concentrate is highlyflammable. It could ignite if it comes intocontact withhot engine component parts ortheexhaust system.
#Make surethat no windshieldwasherconcentrate spills out nexttothefilleropening.
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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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Information on coolant isavailable atthefol‐lowing locations:
RInthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationforOperating Fluids310.1
-Athttp://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-Inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
RAtaqualified specialistworkshop
*NOTEOverheating at high outsidetem‐peratures
If an inappropriate coolant is used,theengine cooling system is not sufficiently pro‐tected againstoverheating and corrosion athigh outsidetemperatures.
#Always use coolant approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
#Observethe instructions intheMercedes-Benz Specificationsfor Oper‐ating Fluids310.1.
Havethe coolantregularlyreplaced at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
The proportion of corrosion inhibitor/antifreezeconcentrate inthe engine cooling system shouldbe:
Ra minimum of 50% (antifreeze protectiondowntoapproximately -35 °F (-37 °C))
Ra maximum of 55% (antifreeze protectiondownto-49 °F (-45 °C))
Coolant capacity
SedanCapacity
S 450 4MATIC13.9 US qt(13.2 liters)
S 560 4MATIC15.0 US qt(14.2 liters)
Long wheelbasevehiclesCapacity
S 450 4MATIC
S 450
13.9 US qt(13.2 liters)
Allother models15.0 US qt(14.2 liters)
Mercedes‑MaybachCapacity
S 650 Mercedes-May‐bach16.9 US qt(16.0 liters)
S 560 4MATICMercedes-Maybach15.0 US qt(14.2 liters)
Notes on windshieldwasher fluid
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
&WARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromwindshieldwasher concentrate
Windshieldwasher concentrate is highlyflammable. It could ignite if it comes intocontact withhot engine component parts ortheexhaust system.
#Make surethat no windshieldwasherconcentrate spills out nexttothefilleropening.
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