brake fluid MERCEDES-BENZ S450 HYBRID 2010 W221 Owner's Manual

F
Flat tire
Spare wheel ..................................... 34
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid ...........35
Brake fluid ....................................... 35
Capacities ........................................ 34
Engine coolant ................................. 35
Engine oil ......................................... 35
Power steering fluid .........................35
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ............................................. 35
Fuel
Capacity, fuel tank ...........................35
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 34
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................... 35
H
High voltage see Safety notes
High-voltage battery ........................... 10
Charging .......................................... 29
Charging condition (COMAND) ........15
Exhaustive discharge .......................27
Messages in the multifunction
display ............................................. 22
Removing/installing cover ...............27
Hood
Messages in the multifunction
display ............................................. 22
HYBRID system
Automatic switch-off .................. 10, 26
Overview .......................................... 13
READY indicator lamp ......................16
I
Indicator lamp see Lamps, indicator and warning
Instrument cluster .............................. 14
Lamps .............................................. 24
Introduction ......................................... 12
J
Jump starting ....................................... 29
Jump start terminal
Removing/installing cover ...............28
L
Lamp see Lamps, indicator and warning
Lamps, indicator and warning ............ 24
ABS .................................................. 24
Brakes (red) ..................................... 24
ESC .................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ........................... 24
RBS .................................................. 24
SRS .................................................. 26
M
Message see Lamps, indicator and warning
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Multifunction display
Symbol messages ............................ 22
Text messages ................................. 21
Vehicle status messages .................20
Multifunction display messages
Automatic transmission ...................21
Battery ............................................. 22
Brakes ............................................. 23
Display malfunction .........................20
Hood ................................................ 22
O
Operating safety .................................... 7
P
Parking ................................................. 18
R
RBS (Recuperative Brake
System) .......................................... 10, 12
Malfunction ................................ 24, 26
Warning lamp ................................... 24
READY indicator lamp ......................... 16
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What to do if ...
Lamps in instrument cluster
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and X Solutionsé
The yellow RBS
(Recuperative Brake
System) warning lamp
is on while the
combustion engine is
running. In addition, an
acoustic warning may
sound.The RBS is malfunctioning.
Risk of accident!
Brake pedal travel may be longer than usual and the braking
behavior of the vehicle may change. The ECO Start/Stop function
may also be switched off.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 20).XContinue driving with added caution.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
The red brake warning
lamp is on while the
combustion engine is
running. An additional
acoustic warning
sounds.The RBS is malfunctioning.
Risk of accident!
Brake pedal travel may be longer than usual and the braking
behavior of the vehicle may change.XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do
so. Do not continue to drive.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 20), see Operator’s Manual.The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is too low.
Risk of accident!XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do
so. Do not continue to drive.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 20), see Operator’s Manual.
Do not add brake fluid. This will not solve the problem.
÷
The yellow ABS/ESC
warning lamp flashes
while driving.The ESC, the ETS, or the ABS has come into operation because of
detected traction loss for at least one wheel.
Risk of accident!
The cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.XWhen driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.XWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.XAdapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.XDo not switch off the ESC.
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GWarning!
The electrolyte, i.e. the battery fluid, is toxic
and caustic. Do not allow this fluid to come in
contact with eyes, skin or clothing, for
example in case of an accident.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water and seek medical help
immediately.
For information on the location of the 12-volt
battery and the high-voltage battery, see
(Y page 13).
! Deep discharge caused by prolonged
periods of the vehicle not being used, can
damage the high-voltage battery.
During such periods, operate the vehicle
every 4 weeks for several minutes in order
to charge the high-voltage battery.
During the charging process, switch off
electrical consumers that are currently not
needed, e.g. climate control system or seat
heating.
If necessary, get a jump start.
GWarning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not
run the engine in confined areas (such as a
garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
for an extended period of time, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about
steps you need to observe.
Removing/installing high-voltage
battery cover
XEngage the electronic parking brake.XShift the automatic transmission into park
position P.
XSwitch off the ignition.
The green or yellow READY indicator lamp
(Y page 16) in the instrument cluster goes
out.
XRemove the SmartKey from the starter
switch or remove the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO from the vehicle.
XObserve the safety notes on the danger of
electric shock in this manual.
XObserve the safety notes regarding the
hood in the Operator's manual.
XOpen the hood, see Operator's Manual.
Removing
XTurn locks 1 clockwise by 90°.XLift cover 2 as indicated by the arrows and
remove it forward as seen in driving
direction.
XStore cover 2 in the trunk for example.
Installing
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Model
S 400 HYBRIDCapacityFuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.Engine with oil filter8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Approved engine
oilsAutomatic
transmission9.8 US qt (9.3 l)MB Automatic
Transmission FluidRear axle1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oilPower steeringapprox. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering
Fluid or approved
Dexron III ATFBrake system0.63 US qt (0.6 l)MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+)Cooling systemapprox. 11.6 US qt 11.0 l)MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/
AntifreezeFuel tank23.8 US gal (90.0 l)Premium unleaded
gasoline (Minimum
Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of
96 RON/86 MON])Fuel tank reserveapprox. 2.9 US gal (11.0 l)Air conditioning
system—R134a refrigerant
and special
PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)Washer system and
headlamp cleaning
system6.9 US qt (6.5 l)MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate 8
, see
Operator's Manual
Washer fluid mixing
ratio, see Operator's
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