MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2011 W221 Owner's Manual

Vehicle identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
and paint code
XOpen the driver's door.
You see vehicle identification plate :.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
;VIN=Paint code number
Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
;VIN=Paint code numberiThe data on the type plate is only an
example. This data is vehicle-specific and
can differ from the data given here. The
data that applies to your vehicle can be
found on your vehicle's type plate.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can
be found in the following locations:
Ron the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 509)
Rat the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 510)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body. It is under the trim behind the rear seat
armrest.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.XOpen the trim.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) :.
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Engine number:Emissions control information label,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions reference
values
;Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
=VIN (on the lower edge of the windscreen)
Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
Rfuels
Rlubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
Rcoolant
Rbrake fluid
Rwindshield washer fluid
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. You should therefore
only use products that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
GWarning
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
510Service products and capacitiesTechnical data

CapacitiesVehicle modelCapacityFuel, coolant,
lubricants etc.Engine oil and
filterS 550 41
S 550 4MATIC 41
S 63 AMG9.0 US qt (8.5 l)Approved engine
oilsS 600
S 65 AMG9.5 US qt (9.0 l)Power steeringAll modelsApproximately 1.6 US qt
(1.5 l)PentosinCooling systemS 550 41
S 550 4MATIC 41Approximately 14.5 US qt
(13.7 l)MB 326.0
Anticorrosion/
AntifreezeS 600Approximately 17.4 US qt
(16.5 l)S 63 AMGApproximately 12.2 US qt
(11.5 l)S 65 AMGApproximately 14.7 US qt
(13.9 l)Tank capacityS 550 41
S 550 4MATIC 4121.9 US gal. (83 l)Premium-grade
unleaded gasoline
(at least 91 octane,
average value
between 96 RON/
86 MON)S 600
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG23.8 US gal. (90 l)ReserveAll models except
AMG vehicles2.9 US gal. (11 l)AMG vehicles3.7 US gal. (14 l)41 BlueEFFICIENCY.Service products and capacities511Technical dataZ

Vehicle modelCapacityFuel, coolant,
lubricants etc.Air-
conditioning
systemAll models—Refrigerant R134a
and special PAG
lubricant (never
R 12)Windshield/
headlamp
cleaning
systemAll models6.9 US qt (6.5 l)MB windshield
washer
concentrate 42
( Y page 515)
Mixing ratio for
washer fluid
( Y page 515)Fuel
Important safety notesGWarning
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline.
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to your
health.
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline
! To ensure the longevity and full
performance of the engine, only premium-
grade unleaded gasoline must be used.
If premium-grade unleaded gasoline is
unavailable and regular gasoline is used,
observe the following precautions:
R only fill the fuel tank to half full with
regular unleaded gasoline and add the
rest as soon as possible with premium-
grade unleaded gasoline.
R do not drive at the maximum speed.
R avoid sudden acceleration.
R when the vehicle is carrying a light cargo,
e.g. two passengers without luggage, do
not allow the engine to rev above
3000 rpm.
R when the vehicle is fully loaded or being
operated in mountainous terrain, do not
depress the accelerator pedal further
than 2
/ 3 of the pedal travel.
Fuel requirements
Use only premium-grade unleaded gasoline.
The octane number should be at least 91.
Details can be found on the gas pump. The
octane number is the average value of the
Research Octane Number (RON) and Motor
Octane Number (MON): (RON + MON) / 2,
also known as knock resistance.
Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and/or
unleaded gasoline with additives can be used
if the concentration of the additives in the fuel
does not exceed 10%, e.g.:
R Ethanol
R TAME
42Mixed with water or premixed washer fluid with antifreeze protection.512Service products and capacitiesTechnical data

RETBE
R IPA
R TBA
For MTBE, the concentration should not
exceed 15%.
The concentration of methanol in gasoline
including other additives must not exceed 3%.
Using mixtures of methanol and ethanol is not
permitted. Gasohol, a mixture of 10% ethanol
and 90% unleaded gasoline can be used.
All of these mix fuels must fulfill the fuel
requirements, e.g.:
R knock resistance
R boiling point
R vapor pressure
Additives in gasoline
One of the major problems in engine design
is the creation of carbon deposits during the
process of burning fuel. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use fuel brands that
have the additives which prevent the build up
of carbon deposits.
If you use fuels without these additives for a
longer period of time, there may be a build up
of carbon deposits, especially on the inlet
valves and in the combustion chamber.
This could lead to engine running problems,
e.g.:
R warm-up hesitation
R unstable idle
R knocking/pinging
R misfire
R power loss
In areas where carbon deposits may be
encountered due to lack of availability of
gasoline which contains these additives,
Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of
additives approved for use in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit http://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
to view a list of approved products. Observe
the instructions for use on the product label.
Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This
causes unnecessary costs and could damage
the engine.
! Do not refuel with low-grade fuel and do
not use fuel additives that are not tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Damage or malfunctions can result that are
not covered:
R by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty
R by an existing Limited Warranty
R by an extended Limited Warranty
Engine oil
Points to remember
The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. For this reason, only use
engine oils and oil filters that are approved for
vehicles with a service system.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit http://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
for a list of approved engine oils and oil filters.
! Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specification other than is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer replacement
intervals than those prescribed. Otherwise,
you may cause damage to the engine or
exhaust gas aftertreatment; this is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change.
Otherwise, you may damage the engine and
the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL.
The table shows which engines oil have been
approved for your vehicle.
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ModelEngine
modelMB
ApprovalS 550 43278229.5S 550 4MATIC 43278229.5S 600275229.5S 63 AMG157229.544S 65 AMG275229.544
i
MB Approval is stated on the containers.
Lubricant additives
! Do not mix any lubricant additives with
the engine oil. This could damage the
engine. Damage resulting from the use of
such lubricant additives in the engine oil is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Using the table below, make sure that the SAE
classification (viscosity) is sufficient for the
temperatures at which the vehicle is
operated. The low temperature
characteristics of engine oils can deteriorate
significantly, e.g by aging, soot and fuel
deposits. It is therefore recommended that
you carry out oil changes regularly using an
approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE
classification.
Refrigerant of the air-conditioning
system
The air-conditioning system is filled with
R134a refrigerant and a special PAG
lubricant.
! Never use refrigerant R 12 (CFC) or
mineral lubricants. Otherwise, you could
damage the air-conditioning system.
Brake fluid
GWarning!
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air; this lowers its boiling point.
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapor pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when
driving downhill). This would impair braking
efficiency.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
regular intervals. The brake fluid change
intervals can be found in the Service Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz. Information about approved brake
fluids can be obtained from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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44 Restriction: only SAE 0W-40 engine oils may be used.514Service products and capacitiesTechnical data

Coolant
Important safety notes
The coolant is a mixture of water and
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs
the following tasks:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
The cooling system is filled with coolant at the
factory which contains antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor that ensures protection down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants and on
filling can be found in the Mercedes-Benz
Specifications for Service Products, MB
Approval 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com . You
can also consult an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the cooling system will not be
sufficiently protected from corrosion, and
the boiling point will be too low.
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down
to -35 ‡ (-37 †), the boiling point of the
coolant in the pressurized system is
approximately 266 ‡ (130 †).
Your vehicle has a range of aluminum
components. Use of aluminum components
in the engine make it necessary to specifically
match the antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor in
these systems in order to protect the
aluminum parts. Using other antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitors without these
characteristics affects the service life.
The coolant must be used throughout the year
in order to maintain the necessary corrosion
protection and provide protection from
overheating. In the Service Booklet, you can
find information on the intervals for renewal.
The renewal interval is determined by the
coolant type and the cooling system design.
The renewal interval in the Service Booklet is
only valid if the coolant is added or renewed
with Mercedes-Benz approved products.
Therefore, only use MB 326.0 antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor or another Mercedes-Benz
approved product of the same specification.
Information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of the same specification
can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com .
The coolant is checked at every service date
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling
system against freezing down to around
-35 ‡ (-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ (-45 †); otherwise, heat will
not be dissipated as effectively.
If the coolant level is too low, MB 326.0
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor should be
added. Have the cooling system checked for
leaks.
Windshield and headlamp cleaning
system
GWarning
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
XUse MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
MB SummerFit.XAt temperatures above freezing: add 1
part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water, e.g.Service products and capacities515Technical dataZ

1.34 fl oz (40 ml) MB SummerFit to 1 gal
(4.0 l) of water.XAt temperatures below freezing: add 1
part MB SummerFit to 100 parts washer
fluid, e.g. 1.34 fl oz (40 ml) MB SummerFit
to 1 gal (4.0 l) of water.
Vehicle data
Vehicle data, S 550 CGI
BlueEFFICIENCY
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, S 550 BlueEFFICIENCYVehicle length206.5 in (5246 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors83.5 in (2120 mm)Vehicle height58.2 in (1479 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Front track63.0 in (1600 mm)Rear track63.3 in (1606 mm)Ground clearance5.2 in (131 mm)Turning circle40.0 ft (12.2 m)Vehicle weight, S 550 BlueEFFICIENCYMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Vehicle data, S 550 CGI 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.Vehicle dimensions, S 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCYVehicle length206.5 in (5246 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors83.5 in (2120 mm)Vehicle height58.2 in (1479 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Front track63.0 in (1600 mm)Rear track63.3 in (1606 mm)Ground clearance5.2 in (126 mm)Turning circle40.0 ft (12.2 m)Vehicle weight, S 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCYMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, S 600
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, S 600Vehicle length206.5 in (5246 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors83.5 in (2120 mm)516Vehicle dataTechnical data

Vehicle dimensions, S 600Vehicle height58.2 in (1479 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Front track63.0 in (1600 mm)Rear track63.3 in (1606 mm)Ground clearance5.2 in (133 mm)Turning circle40.0 ft (12.2 m)Vehicle weight, S 600Maximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, S 63 AMG
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, S 63 AMGVehicle length206.8 in (5252 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors83.5 in (2120 mm)Vehicle height58.7 in (1490 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Front track63.0 in (1600 mm)Rear track63.3 in (1606 mm)Ground clearance5.4 in (136 mm)Turning circle40.1 ft (12.22 m)Vehicle weight, S 63 AMGMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, S 65 AMG
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, S 65 AMGVehicle length206.8 in (5252 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors83.5 in (2120 mm)Vehicle height58.7 in (1490 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Front track63.0 in (1600 mm)Rear track63.3 in (1606 mm)Ground clearance5.4 in (136 mm)Turning circle40.1 ft (12.22 m)Vehicle weight, S 65 AMGMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
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