MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN 2012 Owners Manual

ModelEngine
modelMB
ApprovalS 550 32
S 550 4MATIC 32278229.5S 600275S 63 AMG33157S 65 AMG33275S 350 BlueTEC
4MATIC642228.51,
229.31,
229.51
i MB approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
ModelCapacityS 350 BlueTEC
4MATIC8.5 US qt (8.0 l)S 550 34
S 550 4MATIC 34
S 63 AMG9.0 US qt (8.5 l)S 600
S 65 AMG9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
Additives
! Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
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.
Select an engine oil with an SAE (viscosity)
classification suitable for the prevailing
outside temperatures. The table shows you
which SAE classifications are to be used. The
low-temperature characteristics of engine
oils can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a
result of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is
therefore strongly recommended that you
carry out regular oil changes using an
approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE
classification.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
Over a period of time, the brake fluid 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
32 BlueEFFICIENCY.
33 Only SAE 0W-40/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used.
34 BlueEFFICIENCY.Service products and filling capacities529Technical dataZ

intervals can be found in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz. Information about approved brake fluid
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Coolant
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Antifreeze is highly flammable. Fire, naked
flames and smoking are prohibited when
handling antifreeze.
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any antifreeze on hot
engine parts.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
The coolant is a mixture of water and
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs
the following tasks:
R corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down
to -35 ‡ (-37 †), the boiling point of the
coolant under operating conditions is
approximately 266 ‡ (130 †).
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal
amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recommends an
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentrate in
accordance with MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1.
The coolant is checked with every
maintenance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
filled with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion
protection.
CapacityModelCapacityS 550 35
S 550 4MATIC 35Approximately
14.5 US qt (13.7 l)S 600Approximately
15.3 US qt (14.5 l)S 63 AMGApproximately
12.2 US qt (11.5 l)S 65 AMGApproximately
14.7 US qt (13.9 l)S 350 BlueTEC
4MATICApproximately
12.0 US qt (11.4 l)35 BlueEFFICIENCY530Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

iUse MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze.
Washer fluid
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.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
At temperatures above freezing:
XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.XAdd 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts
water.
At temperatures below freezing:
XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB WinterFit. Adapt the mixing ratio to the
outside temperature.XDown to 14 ‡ ( Ò10 †): add 1 part MB
WinterFit to 2 parts water.XDown to Ò4 ‡ ( Ò20 †): add 1 part MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.XDown to Ò20.2 ‡ ( Ò29 †): add 2 parts MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.ModelCapacityAll models6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round.
Vehicle data
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tires
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R the vehicle length specified includes the
front license plate adapter.
S 550 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 600
S 350 BlueTEC 4MATICVehicle length206.7 in (5250 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors83.5 in (2120 mm)Vehicle height58.2 in (1479 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Turning radius40.0 ft (12.20 m)Maximum roof
load220 lb (100 kg)Maximum trunk
load220 lb (100 kg)Vehicle data531Technical dataZ

S 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCYVehicle length,
short wheelbase200.8 in (5100 mm)Vehicle length,
long wheelbase206.7 in (5250 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors83.5 in (2120 mm)Vehicle height58.2 in (1479 mm)Short wheelbase119.5 in (3035 mm)Long wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Turning radius,
short wheelbase38.7 ft (11.80 m)Turning radius,
long wheelbase40.0 ft (12.20 m)Maximum roof
load220 lb (100 kg)Maximum trunk
load220 lb (100 kg)S 63 AMG
S 65 AMGVehicle length207.1 in (5261 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors83.5 in (2120 mm)Vehicle height58.7 in (1490 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Turning radius40.1 ft (12.22 m)Maximum roof
load220 lb (100 kg)Maximum trunk
load220 lb (100 kg)532Vehicle dataTechnical data

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only)
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As at 07.09.2011

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