2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS engine oil

Ifthefollowing conditions are fulfilled,standbymode can be activated or deactivated usingthemultimedia system:
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe ignition is switched on.
Exceedingthevehicle's displayed non-opera‐tional time may cause inconvenience, i.e. it can‐not be guaranteedthatthestarter battery willreliablystartthe engine.
Thestarter battery must bechargedfirst inthefollowing situations:
RThevehicle's non-operational time must beextended.
RTheBattery Charge Insufficient for StandbyModemessageappears inthe multimediasystem display.
%Standby mode is automatically deactivatedwhenthe ignition is switched on.
Activating/deactivatingstandby modeMultimedia system:
,Vehicle.îVehicle Set-
tings.Standby Mode
%This function is notavailablefor all models.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.Whenyou activatethe function, a promptappears.
#SelectYes.Standby mode is activated.
Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems andyourresponsibility
Yourvehicle is equipped with driving systemswhich assistyou in driving, parking and maneu‐veringthevehicle. The driving systems are aidsand do notrelieveyou ofyourresponsibility per‐tainingtoroad traffic law.Pay attentiontothetraffic conditions at all times and intervenewhen necessary. Beaware ofthe limitationsregardingthe safe use ofthese systems.
Function oftheradar sensors
Some driving and driving safety systems useradar sensorstomonitorthe area in front of,behind or nexttothevehicle (depending onthevehicle's equipment).
Depending onthevehicle's equipment,theradarsensors are integrated behindthe bumpersand/or behindthe Mercedesstar.Keeptheseparts free of dirt, ice and slush (→page 409).The sensors must not be covered,forexamplebycycleracks,overhanging loads,stickers,foilorfoilstoprotect againststonechipping. Intheevent of damagetothe bumpers orradiator grill,orfollowing a collision impactingthe bumpers orradiator grill, havethe function oftheradar sen‐sorschecked at aqualified specialistworkshop.The driver assistance system may no longerworkproperly.
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Rfrequent operation in mountainousterrain oron poorroad surfaces
Rwhenthe engine is often leftidlingfor longperiods
Roperation in particularly dusty conditionsand/or if air-recirculation mode is frequentlyused
Inthese or similar operating conditions, havetheinterior airfilter, engine air cleaner, engine oiland oilfilteretc.changed more frequently. Thetires must bechecked more frequently ifthevehicle is operated under increased loads.Fur‐ther information can be obtained at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Battery disconnection periods
The ASSYST PLUS service interval displaycan only calculatethe service due datewhenthe batteryis connected.
#Notedownthe service due date displayed onthe instrument display before disconnectingthe battery (→page 395).
Engine compartment
Active hood (pedestrian protection)
Operation ofthe active hood (pedestrian pro‐tection)In certain accident situations,therisk of injurytopedestrians can bereducedbythe actuationofthe active hood. Therear area ofthe hood israisedbyapproximately 80 mm.
Forthe drivetotheworkshop,resetthe trig‐gered active hoodyourself. Afterthe active hoodhas been triggered, pedestrian protection maybe limited.
Aqualified specialistworkshop mustre-instatethe full functionality ofthe active hood.
The active hood is notavailable in all countries.
Resettingthe active hood
&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.
#Withyour handflat, push down active hood1inthe area aroundthe hinges on bothsides (arrows).The hood must engage in position.
#Ifthe active hood can beraised slightly attherear inthe area ofthe hinges,repeatthestep until it engages correctly.
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Engine oil
Checkingthe engine oil level usingthe oildipstick
&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.
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you mayfailtorecognize dan‐gers.
Requirements:RThe engine must havean oil dipstick.If not,the engine oil level can bechecked only withthe on-board computer (→page 399).
Depending onthe engine,the oil dipstick may beinstalled inthe engine compartment in differentlocations.
Thewaiting time beforecheckingthe oil levelwhenthe engine is at normal operatingtempera‐ture isfiveminutes.
#Parkthevehicle on a level surface.
#Pull oil dipstick1out and wipe off.
#Slowly slide oil dipstick1intothe guidetubetothestop, and pull it out again afterapproximatelythree seconds.ROil level is correct: oil level is between2and3.
ROil leveltoo low: oil level is at3orbelow.
ROil leveltoo high: oil level is above2.
#Ifthe oil level istoo low,add1.1 US qt(1 liter) of engine oil.
#Ifthe oil level istoo high, havetheexcessengine oilremoved as soon as possible at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Checkingthe engine oil level with an on-board computer
Requirements:The engine oil level is determined during driving.Determiningthe engine oil level cantakeupto30 minutes with a normal drivingstyle andevenlonger with an active drivingstyle.
In ordertoreceivearesult asquickly as possi‐ble:
RWarmupthe engine.
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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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#Onlyfillthe fueltanktohalf full withunleadedregulargasoline andtop up assoon as possible with unleaded pre‐mium gradegasoline.
#Do not drive atthe maximum speed.
#Avoid sudden acceleration and enginespeedsover 3000rpm.
This mayreduce engine performance andincrease fuel consumption. Neverrefuel usinggasoline with a lower octane number.
Further information on fuel can befound:
Rat agasstation
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
RUSA only:at http://www.mbusa.com
Information on additives ingasolineObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
*NOTEDamagefrom use of unsuitableadditives
Even small amounts ofthe wrong additivemay leadtomalfunctions occurring.
#Only add cleaning additivesrecommen‐dedbyMercedes-Benztothe fuel.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou use fuelbrandsthat haveadditives.
In some countries,the fuelavailable may nothavesufficient additives.Residue could build upinthe fuel injection system as aresult. Inthiscase, in consultation with an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center,the fuel may be mixedwiththe cleaning additiverecommendedbyMercedes-Benz. Be suretoobservethe notesand mixingratios specified onthe container.
Tank content and fuelreserveThetotal capacity ofthe fueltank mayvary,depending onthevehicle equipment.
ModelTotal capacity
All models21.1gal (80.0 liters)
ModelOf whichreserve
All models2.1gal (8.0 liters)
Engine oil
Notes on engine oilObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
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*NOTEEngine damagecausedbyanincorrect oilfilter, incorrect oil or addi‐tives
#Do not use engine oils or oilfiltersotherthanthose which meetthe specifica‐tions necessaryforthe prescribedservice intervals.
#Do not alterthe engine oil or oilfilter inordertoachievelongerchange intervalsthan prescribed.
#Do not use additives.
#Havethe engine oilchanged aftertheprescribed intervals.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou havetheoilchange carried out at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Further information on engine oil and oilfilters isavailable atthefollowing locations:
RInthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluidsbyenteringthe designation:
-Athttp://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-Inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
Quality and capacity of engine oil
MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
SedanMB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
S 450 4MATIC229.5, 229.6
S 560 4MATIC229.52, 229.61
Long wheelbasevehiclesMB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
S 450 4MATIC
S 450
229.5, 229.6
Allother models 229.52, 229.61
Mercedes‑MaybachMB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
S 650 Mercedes-May‐bach229.5
S 560 4MATICMercedes-Maybach229.52, 229.61
Thefollowingvaluesrefertoan oilchange,includingthe oilfilter.
Capacity
SedanCapacity
S 450 4MATIC 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters)
S 560 4MATIC 9.5 US qt (9.0 liters)
Long wheelbasevehiclesCapacity
S 450 4MATIC
S 450
6.9 US qt (6.5 liters)
Allother models 9.5 US qt (9.0 liters)
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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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