Gasoline MERCEDES-BENZ S500 2002 W220 Owner's Manual

6 Contents
Technical dataSpare parts service ........................392
Warranty coverage .........................392
Identification labels .......................393
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............395
Technical data ................................396
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -
capacities ...................................402Engine oils ...................................... 404
Engine oil additives ...................... 404
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 404
Brake fluid ...................................... 404
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 405
Fuel requirements ........................ 405
Gasoline additives ......................... 406
Coolants .......................................... 406
Consumer information ................. 408
IndexIndex ................................................ 410

11 IntroductionOperating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
•Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,
•unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage
the catalysts,
•gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details,
consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA: In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

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Catalytic converter
Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic type
catalytic converters, an important element in
conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve
substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust
emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper operating
condition by following our recommended maintenance
instructions as outlined in your Service Booklet.
Caution!
To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, use only
premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle.
Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should
be repaired promptly. Otherwise, excessive unburned
fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to
overheat, which could start a fire.
Wa r n i n g !
As with any vehicle, do not idle, park or operate
this vehicle in areas where combustible materials
such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system, as these materials
could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

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What you should know at the gas station
Fuel supplyOpen flap by pushing near front (arrow). Turn fuel cap
to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in
tank has been released, then remove cap. Failure to
remove slowly could result in personal injury.
See page 376 for manual release of fuel filler flap.
Fuel
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air, fully
insert filler nozzle unit.
Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out
— do not top up or overfill.
Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
cause the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate, see
page 302 for notes on the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp.
Wa r n i n g !
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It
burns violently and can cause serious injury.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling
fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking
materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
P88.60-2001-26
Wa r n i n g !
Overfilling of fuel tank may result in creating
pressure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge such as the gas spraying back out upon
removing the filler nozzle which could cause
personal injury.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Fuel tank capacity approximately 23.2 US gal (88.0 l).
This includes approximately 2.9 US gal (11.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline:
S430, S500, S55AMG
Posted Octane Index 91 (Average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
S600:
Posted Octane Index 93 (Average of 98 RON/88 MON).Engine oil
Checking oil level, see instructions on pages 156
and 342.
S 430, S 500 and S 55 AMG only:
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking
level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality). For further information refer to page 344.

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Technical dataSpare parts service ........................392
Warranty coverage .........................392
Identification labels .......................393
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............395
Technical data ................................396
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -
capacities ...................................402Engine oils ...................................... 404
Engine oil additives ...................... 404
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 404
Brake fluid ...................................... 404
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 405
Fuel requirements ........................ 405
Gasoline additives ......................... 406
Coolants .......................................... 406
Consumer information ................. 408

396 Technical data
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Te ch n i c a l d a t a
Model S 430 (220.070
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S 430 (220.1701)S 500 (220.175
1)
Engine113 113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 8 8
Bore 3.54 in (89.90mm) 3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 260.3 cu. in. (4266 cm
3) 303.5 cu.in. (4966 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1 10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 275 hp / 5750 rpm
(205 kW / 5750 rpm)302 hp / 5600 rpm
(225 kW / 5600 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 295 ft-lb (400 Nm) at 3000 rpm 339 ft-lb (460 Nm) at 2700 rpm
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies
and special equipment.

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Engine113 13 7
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 8 12
Bore 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Stroke 3.60 in (92.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 335.6 cu.in. (5439 cm
3) 353.6 cu.in. (5786 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10.5:1 10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 356 hp/5500 rpm
(265 kW/5500 rpm)362 hp / 5500 rpm
(270 kW / 5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 391 ft.lb/3150 rpm
(530 Nm/3150 rpm)391 ft-lb/4100 rpm
(530 Nm/4100 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2335 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies
and special equipment.

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including a reserve of23.2 US gal (88.0 l)
2.9 US gal (11.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted
Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON)
Air conditioner system R-134a refrigerant and special PAG
lubricant
Windshield washer
and headlamp
cleaning system7.1 US qt (6.7 l) MB Windshield washer concentrate
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1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
page 345.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

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Caution!
To maintain the engine’s durability and performance,
premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium
unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used,
follow these precautions:
•have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded
regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon
as possible,
•avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration,
•do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm, if the
vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two
persons and no luggage,
•do not exceed
2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal
position, if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in
mountainous terrain.Fuel requirements
Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM
standard D 439:
The octane number (posted at the pump) must be
91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane
number and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M) / 2).
This is also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as
Ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the
ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not
exceed 10%, MTBE not to exceed 15%.
The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3%
plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed.
Gasohol, which contains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded
gasoline, can be used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements
such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor
pressure etc..