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Operator’s Manual
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Order No. 6515 2190 13 Part No. 220 584 27 97 USA Edition B 2006
Operator’s Manual S-Class                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                    
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                        S350 S430 S 430 4MATIC S500 S 500 4MATIC S55AMG S600 S65AMG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                    
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                        Our company and staff congratulate you  Please read this manual carefully, then  on the purchase of your new return it to your vehicle where it will be  Mercedes-Benz. handy for your reference. Your selection of our product is a demon-  Please follow the recommendations  stration of your trust in our company contained in this manual. They are de- name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- sire to own an automobile that will be as tion of your Mercedes-Ben
                    
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                        Contents Introduction.......................................... 9 At a glance .......................................... 21 Getting started................................... 31 Product information................................ 9 Cockpit................................................. 22 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Instrument cluster................................ 24 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32 Se
                    
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                        Contents Memory function ............................... 128 Safety and Security ........................... 59 Controls in detail............................... 91 Storing positions into memory..... 129 Occupant safety................................... 60 Locking and unlocking......................... 92 Recalling positions from memory. 129 Air bags .......................................... 61 SmartKey ....................................... 92 Storing exterior rear view  Seat belts .........
                    
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                        Contents CD changer* operating mode ...... 151 Good visibility..................................... 186 Ventilated storage compartment .. 203 TEL menu* ................................... 153 Headlamp cleaning system* Rear passenger compartment  NAVI menu................................... 155 (Standard on S 500, S 600, adjustable air vents ...................... 204 Distronic* menu........................... 156 S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG)............. 186 Rear passenger compartment  Trip computer m
                    
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                        Contents Loading.............................................. 239 At the gas station .............................. 284 Operation ......................................... 271 Roof rack*.................................... 239 Refueling...................................... 284 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 272 Loading instructions..................... 240 Check regularly and before  Driving instructions............................ 273 Cargo tie-down hooks .................. 240 a lo
                    
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                        Contents DOT, Tire Identification Number Replacing wiper blades ...................... 401 Practical hints .................................. 339 (TIN) ............................................. 318 Removing wiper blades................. 401 What to do if …? ................................. 340 Maximum tire load ....................... 319 Installing wiper blades .................. 402 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 340 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 320 Flat tire.................
                    
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                        Contents Main dimensions and weights............ 433 Technical data.................................. 419 Technical terms............................... 443 Main dimensions.......................... 433 Parts service ...................................... 420 Weights ........................................ 433 Warranty coverage............................. 421 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 434 Index................................................. 451 Loss of Service and Warranty 
                    
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                        Introduction Product information  Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as  best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories ap- held responsible for them, even if in indi- proved by us are available at your autho- We recommend using genuine  vidual cases an official approval or authori- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will  Mercedes-Benz parts as well as
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great We continuously strive to improve our Service and warranty information deal of useful information. We urge you to product, and ask for your understanding  The Service and Warranty Information  read it carefully and familiarize yourself that we reserve the right to make changes  Booklet contains detailed information  with the vehicle before driving. in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- about the warranties covering your 
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail (1) the same substantial defect or mal- (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason  buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz function results in a condition that is of repair of the same or different sub- automobiles likely to cause death or serious bodily stantial defects or malfunctions for a  injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- cumulative total of more than  Under California law you may be entitled to  fect or malfunction
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Maintenance Booklet describes all the The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance If you change your address, be sure to  necessary maintenance work which should Program provides factory trained technical send in the “Change of Address Notice”  be performed at regular intervals. help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to found in the Service and Warranty Informa- the toll-free Roadside Assistance number t
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- or Canada able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult  If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or  eign countries, please be aware that: write to:  service facilities or replacement parts  In the USA: may not be readily available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC  unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- Europea
                    
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                        Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Controls in detail Technical data vide comprehensive support information  for you, the vehicle operator. Each section  Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your vehi- has its own reference color. about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle can be found in this section. cle. This section expands on the “Getting  started” section and also describes techni- At a glance Indexes cal innova
                    
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                        Introduction Symbols  Symbols ® Registered trademarks :  This symbol points to instructions for  ® ® Warning! G ESP and PRE-SAFE are registered trade- you to follow.  marks of DaimlerChrysler.  A number of these symbols appearing  Warning notices draw your attention to haz- The following symbols are found in this in succession indicates a multiple-step  ards that may endanger your health or life,  Operator’s Manual: procedure. or the health or life of others. * Optional equipment is identifie
                    
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                        Introduction Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Warning! G Warning! G Proper use of the vehicle requires that you  Work improperly carried out on electronic Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody  are familiar with the following information  components and associated software could or tires/wheels, for example when running  and rules: cause them to cease functioning. Because over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,   the safety precautions in this manual the vehicle’s electronic c
                    
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                        Introduction Problems with your vehicle  Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to  immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is  not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us  at one of the following addresses: 
                    
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                        Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the  “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.” Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform  the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Merced
                    
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                        Introduction Vehicle data recording  Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic  recording devices  (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system,  may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.  DaimlerChrysler may acc