MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN 2018 Owner's Manual

This mayreduce engine per form ance and
inc rease fuel consum ption. Ne verre fuel using
ga soline with a lo wer octane number.
Fu rther information on fuel can be found:
RAt aga sst ation
RAt aqu alified specialist workshop
RUSA onl y:Un der http://www.mbusa.com
Information on additives in gasoline
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 447).
* NO
TEDama gecaused bynon-app rove d
additives
Even small amounts of the wrong additive
may lead tomalfunctions occur ring.
#Only add cleaning additives recommen‐
ded byMercedes-Benz tothe fuel.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use fuel
br ands that ha veadditives.
The fuel grade available in some countries may
not be suf ficient. Residue could build up in the
fuel injection sy stem as a result. In this case, in consultation with an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center,
the fuel may be mixed with the cleaning
additive recommended byMercedes-Benz. Be
sure toobser vethe no tes and mixing ratios
speci fied on the conta iner.
Ta nk capacity and reser vefuel le vel
The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on theve hicle equipment.
Model Total capacity
Al lmodels 21.1ga l(8 0.0 l)
Model Of whichreser ve
All model s2 .1ga l (8.0 l)
Engine oil
Note s on engine oil
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 447).
* NO
TEEngine damage causedbyan
incor rect oil filter, incor rect oil or addi‐
tives
#Do not use engine oils or oil filters other
th an those which meet the specifica‐
tions necessary forth e prescribed
service inter vals.
#Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
order toachie velonger change inter vals
th an prescri bed.
#Do not use additives.
#Have the engine oil changed af terth e
prescribed inter vals.
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Mercedes-Benzrecommends that you ha vethe
oil change car ried out at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
Fu rther information on engine oils and oil filters:
RIn the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
operating fluids at http:/ /bevo.mercedes-
benz.com (byen tering the designation)
RAt aqu alified specialist workshop
Quality and filling capacity of engine oil
MB- Freigabe or MB-A pproval
Sedan MB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval
S 450 4MATIC 229.5, 229.6
S 560 4MATIC 229.52, 229.61
Long wheelbase
vehicles MB-F
reigabe or MB-
Appr oval
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 229.5, 229.6
S 600 229.5
All other models 229.52, 229.61
Mercedes‑Maybac hMB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval
S 650 Mercedes-May‐
bach 229.5
S 560 4MATIC
Mercedes-Mayba ch229.52, 229.61
The
following values referto an oil change,
including the oil filter. Capacity
Seda
nC apacity
S 450 4MATIC 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
S 560 4MATIC 9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
Long wheelbase
vehicles Capacity
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
S 600 11.1 US qt (10.5 l)
All other models 9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
Mercedes‑Maybac hCapacity
S 650 Mercedes-May‐
bach 11
.1 US qt (10.5 l)
S 560 4MATIC
Mercedes-Maybach 9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
450
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Notes on brake fluid
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(→page 447).
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va por poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
te m
The brake fluid cons tantly absorbs moist ure
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. If the boiling point is too lo w,
va por poc kets may form inthe brake sy stem
when the brakes are applied hard.
This causes the braking ef fect to be
impaired.
#Ha ve the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals.
Ha ve the brake fluid regularly changed at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop.
Only use brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval 33 1.0. Fu
rther information on brake fluid:
RIn the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids at http://be vo.mercedes-
benz.com
RAt aqu alified specialist workshop
Coolant
Note s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 447).
&
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
#Allow the engine tocool down before
adding antifreeze.
#Make surethat no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening.
#Thoroughly clean off any antifreeze
from component parts before starting
th eve hicle.
* NO
TEDama gecaused byincor rect cool‐
ant
#Only add coolant that has been pre‐
mixed with therequ ired antifreeze pro‐
te ction.
Fu rther information on coolant:
RIn the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids 310.1, e.g. online at
http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com.
RAt aqu alified specialist workshop.
* NO
TEOverheating at high outside tem‐
peratures
If an inappro priate coolant is used, the
engine cooling sy stem is not suf ficiently pro‐
te cted against overheating and cor rosion at
high outside temp eratures.
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#Always use coolant appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz.
#Obser vethe instructions in the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐
ating Fluids 310.1.
Ha ve the coolant regularly changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The proportion of cor rosion inhibitor/ antifreeze
concentrate in the engine cooling sy stem should
be:
RA minimum of 50% (antifreeze pr otection
down toappr oximately -35 °F (-37 °C)).
RA maximum of 55% (antifreeze pr otection
down to-49 °F (-45 °C)).
Coolant filling capacity
Seda nC apacity
S 450 4MATIC 13.9 US qt (13.2 l)
S 560 4MATIC 15.0 US qt (14.2 l)
Long wheelbase
vehicles Capacity
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 13
.9 US qt (13.2 l)
S 600 16.9 US qt (16.0 l)
All other models 15.0 US qt (14.2 l)
Mercedes‑Maybac hCapacity
S 650 Mercedes-May‐
bach 16
.9 US qt (16.0 l)
S 560 4MATIC
Mercedes-Maybach 15
.0 US qt (14.2 l)
Note s on windshield washer fluid
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(→page 447).
&
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
windshield washer concentrate
Wi ndshield washer concentrate is highly
fl ammable. It could ignite if it comes into
con tact wi thhot engine component parts or
th eex haust sy stem.
#Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate spills out next tothefiller
opening.
* NO
TEBlocked spr aynozzles caused by
mixing windshield washer fluids
#Do not mix MB SummerFit and MB Win‐
te rFit with other windshield washer flu‐
ids.
Do not use distilled or de-ionized water asthefill
le ve l sensor may be triggered er roneously.
Re commended windshield washer fluid:
RAbo vefreezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit
RBelow freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit
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Forth e cor rect mixing ratio referto the informa‐
tion on the antif reeze conta iner.
Mix thewa sher fluid withth e windshield washer
fl uid all year round.
Re frigerant
Note s onrefrigerants
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(
→page 447).
* NO
TEDama gedue toincor rect refriger‐
ant
If a non-appr ovedre frigerant is used, the cli‐
mate control sy stem may be damaged.
#Only use there frigerant R‑134a
* NO
TEDama getothe climate control
sy stem due toincor rect refrigerant com‐
pressor oil
#Only use refrigerant compressor oil that
has been appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz.
#Do not mix the appr ovedre frigerant
compressor oil with a dif fere nt refriger‐
ant compressor oil.
Wo rkon the climate control sy stem may only be
car ried out byaqu alified specialist workshop. All
applicable regulations, as well as SAEstandard
J639, must be adhered to.
1Wa rning symbols
2Re frigerant filling capacity
3Applicable standards
4PA G oil part number
5Re frigerant type Wa
rning symbols 1advise you about:
Rpossible dangers
Rhaving service workcar ried out at a qualified
specialist workshop
Re frigerant filling capacity and PAG oil
Sedan, vehicles
with a long wheel‐
base Re
frigerant
All models2 3.3 ± 0.4 oz
(660 ± 10g)
Mercedes‑Maybac hRefrigerant
All models2 7.2 ± 0.4 oz
(770 ± 10g)
Sedan PAG oil
All models3 .9 ± 0.4 oz
(1 10 ±10 g)
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Long wheelbase
vehicles PA
G oil
S 600 4.2 ± 0.4 oz
(120 ± 10g)
All other models 3.9 ± 0.4 oz
(1 10 ±10 g)
Mercedes‑Maybac hPAGoil
All models 4.2 ± 0.4 oz
(120 ± 10g)
Vehicle data
Vehicle dimensions
The heights specifi ed mayvary as a result of the:
RTire s
RLoad
RCondition of the suspension
ROptional equipment
Opening height
Sedan
1Opening
height
S 450 4MATIC 71.0 in
(1803 mm)
S 560 4MATIC 71.1in
(1806 mm)
Long wheelbase vehicles
1Opening
height
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 70.9 in
(1803 mm)
All other models 71.1in
(1806 mm)
Mercedes‑M aybach
1Opening
height
All models 71.1in
(1806 mm)
Ve hicle dimensions
Sedan
Vehicle lengt h2 01.8 in
(5 12 5 mm)
Ve hicle width including exte‐
ri or mir rors 83.9 in
(2 13 0 mm)
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Sedan
Vehicle width without exterior
mir rors 74
.8 in
(1899 mm)
Wheelbase 119.5 in
(3035 mm)
Long wheelbase vehicles
Ve hicle lengt h2 06.9 in
(5255 mm)
Ve hicle width including exte‐
ri or mir rors 83.9 in
(2 13 0 mm)
Ve hicle width without exterior
mir rors 74
.8 in
(1899 mm)
Wheelbase 124.6 in
(3 16 5 mm)
Mercedes‑Maybach
Ve hicle lengt h2 15in
(5462 mm)
Ve hicle width including exte‐
ri or mir rors 83.9 in
(2 13 0 mm)
Ve hicle width without exterior
mir rors 74
.8 in
(1899 mm)
Wheelbase 132.5 in
(3365 mm)
Ve hicle height
Sedan
S 450 4MATIC 58.9 in (1496 mm)
S 560 4MATIC 59.0 in (1499 mm)
Long wheelbase
vehicles
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 58.8 in (1494 mm)
All other models 58.9 in (1497 mm)
Mercedes‑Maybach
All models 59 in (1498 mm)
Weights and loads
Please no tethat forth e specified vehicle data:
RItems of optional equipment increase the
curb weight and reduce the maximum pay‐
load.
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Roof load
All models (sedan)
Maximum roof load 220 lb (100 kg)
All other models
(vehicles with a
long wheelbase)
Maximum roof load 220 lb (100 kg)
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Displaymessages
Int roduction
Note s on display messages
Display messages appear in the multifunction
displa y.
Displ aymessage s with graphic symbols are sim‐
plified in the Operator's Manual and may dif fer
from the symbols in the multifunction displa y.
The multifunction display sho wshigh-priority dis‐
play messages in red. Cer tain display messages
are accompanied byawa rning tone.
Please respond in accordance with the display
messages and follow the additional no tes in this
Opera tor's Manual.
Fo r some display message s, a symbol is also
shown:
R¤ Further information
RO Hide display message
Yo u can select the desired symbol byswiping
left or right on the left-hand side of Touch Con‐
trol. Press the¤ symbol toshow fur ther
information. Press theO symbol tohide the
display message.
Yo u can hide lo w-priority display messages by
pressing the% button or the left-hand side of
To uch Control. The display messages arethen
st ored in the message memor y.
Re ctify the cause of a display message as
qu ickly as possible.
High-priority display messages cannot be hid‐
den. The multifunction display sho ws these dis‐
play messages continuously until the cause for
th e message has been rectified. Calling up
stored displ aymessages
On-boa rdcompute r:
,6HUYLFH. 0HVVDJH
If th ere are no display messages, 1R 0HVVDJHV
appears in the multifunction displa y.
#Scrollthro ugh the display messages byswip‐
ing upwards or down wards on Touch Control
on the left-hand side of thesteering wheel.
#To exitth e message memor y:press the
% button.
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Safety sy stems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
!
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,QRSHUDWLYH 6HH 2SHUDWRU
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0DQXDO*
ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf etysy stems may also malfunction.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP®cannot carryout vehicle
st abilization.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired .Th ebr aking dis tance in an emer‐
ge ncy braking situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf etysy stems are switched off.
#Drive on carefull y.
#Have ABS and ESP®checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
#Drive on carefully.
#Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps