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390 Technical dataMain dimensions and weights
Main dimensions and weightsMain dimensionsWeightsModel
S 430 (220.070)
S 430 (220.170)
S 430 4MATIC (220.183)
S 500 (220.175)
S 500 4MATIC (220.184)
S 55 AMG (220.174)
S 600 (220.176)
Overall vehicle length
198.3 in (5038 mm)
203.1 in (5158 mm)
203.1 in (5158 mm)
203.1 in (5158 mm)
Overall vehicle width
73.0 in (1855 mm)
73.0 in (1855 mm)
73.0 in (1855 mm)
73.0 in (1855 mm)
Overall vehicle height
57.2 in (1454 mm)
57.2 in (1454 mm)
57.2 in (1454 mm)
57.4 in (1457 mm)
Wheelbase
116.7 in (2965 mm)
121.5 in (3085 mm)
121.5 in (3085 mm)
121.5 in (3085 mm)
Track, front
62.0 in (1574 mm)
62.0 in (1574 mm)
62.1 in (1578 mm)
62.0 in (1574 mm)
Track, rear
62.0 in (1574 mm)
62.0 in (1574 mm)
62.1 in (1578 mm)
62.0 in (1574 mm)
Max. roof load
220 lbs (100 kg)
Max. trunk load
220 lbs (100 kg)

407 Index
A
ABC 220, 401
Messages in display 313, 318
Setting vehicle level 219, 221
ABS 77, 401
Malfunction indicator lamp 304
Messages in display 314
Warning lamp 304
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 170
Accident
In case of 50
Activating
Air conditioner (cooling) 191
Air conditioning 190
Air recirculation mode 187
Anti-theft alarm system 84
Central locking (control system) 159
Charcoal filter 188
Distance warning function* 215
Distronic* 211
Easy-entry/exit feature 160
ESP 81
Exterior lamps 125Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 175
Front and rear fog lamp 126, 127
Hazard warning flasher 129
Headlamps 47
High beams 128
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button 33
Immobilizer 53, 83
Limiting opening height of
trunk lid* 159
Rear window defroster 189
Residual heat 191
Seat heater 114, 116
Seat ventilation* 117
Tow-away alarm 85
Windshield wipers 48
Activating steering wheel gearshift control
Downshifting 169, 172
Upshifting 169, 172
Adding
Coolant 279
Engine oil 277
Additional turn signals 353Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 192
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 184
Air volume 186
Backrest tilt 35
Drive-dynamic seat 163
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Instrument cluster illumination 131
Interior rear view mirror 38
Lumbar support 112
Mirrors 38
Multicontour backrest* 112
Power seat bench* 118
Seat cushion depth 35, 112
Seat cushion tilt 35
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 35
Seat in the lumbar region 113
Seat in the shoulder region 112
Seats 34
Steering column height 37
Steering column in or out 37

411 Index
Cleaning
Cup holder 301
Distronic* system sensor cover 299
Gear selector lever 301
Hard plastic trim items 301
Headlamps 177
Headliner and shelf below rear
window 301
Instrument cluster 301
Leather upholstery 302
Light alloy wheels 301
Nubuck leather upholstery 302
Parktronic* system sensor 299
Plastic and rubber parts 302
Seat belts 301
Steering wheel 301
Upholstery 302
Windows 300
Windshield 49
Wiper blades 299
Wood trims 302
Clock 23Closing
Cup holder 237
Glove box 231
Hood 273
Power windows with
KEYLESS-GO* 198
Side windows 196
Sliding/pop-up roof 199, 352
Sliding/pop-up roof with
KEYLESS-GO* 202
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 201
Trunk lid 98
Windows 195
Windows with SmartKey 197
Closing from the inside
Trunk 100
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 352
Cockpit 20, 402
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 402COMAND 402
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 128
High beam flasher 48, 128
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 48
Comfortable driving
Transmission program mode 170
Consumer information 399
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 266
Control system 134, 402
AUDIO menu 139
Checking oil level 274
Convenience submenu 160
Display digital speedometer 139
Distronic* menu 147
Functions 136, 138
Instrument cluster submenu 154
Lighting submenu 155
Malfunction memory menu 150

413 Index
Limiting opening height of
trunk lid* 159
Rear window defroster 189
Residual heat 191
Seat heater 115, 116
Seat ventilation* 117
Tow-away alarm 85
Deactivating steering wheel gearshift
control 173
Deceleration
With Distronic* 209
Deep water see Standing water 265
Defrosting 187
Delayed switch-off
Interior illumination 158
Dialing
A number (telephone) 145
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 50
Digital clock 23
Digital speedometer 139
Direction of rotation (tires) 283Discharged battery
Jump starting 369
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 367
Displays
Digital speedometer 139
Distronic* 208
Messages 275, 312
Service indicator 294
Showing malfunctions 150
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 214
Increasing in Distronic* 214
Setting in Distronic* 213
Warning function 214
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 148
Distance warning function* 214
Activating 215
Deactivating 215
DTR* warning lamp 214
Intermittent warning sound 214
Symbol in multifunction display 147Distronic* 206, 402
Activated 210
Activating 211
Calling up settings 147, 209
Cleaning system sensor 299
Cruise control lever 210
Deactivated 210
Deactivating 213
Deceleration 209
Decreasing distance 214
Decreasing time interval 213
Displays in the speedometer dial 208
Distance warning function 214
Driving hints 215
Fine adjustment 212
Increasing distance 214
Increasing time interval 213
Intermittent signal tone 208
Menu 209
Messages in display 315
Sensor cover 299
Setting a higher speed 211
Setting a slower speed 212

414 Index
Setting following distance 213
Setting the current speed 211
Setting to last stored speed
("Resume" function) 212
Warning and indicator lamps 208
Door control panel 19, 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 249
Doors
Message in display 325
Opening from inside vehicle 96
Opening from outside 89
Downhill driving
Cruise control 204
Downshifting 165, 169, 172
Drink holder see Cup holder 236
Drinking and driving 259
Drive-dynamic seat
Adjusting 163
Drive-dynamic seat* 113
Driving
Abroad 266
General instructions 40, 259
Hydroplaning 263In winter 264
Problems 50
Safety systems 77
Through standing water 265
With Distronic* 215
Driving abroad 266
Driving instructions 259
Driving off 261
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 82
ABS 77
BAS 78
ESP 79
Driving systems 203
ABC 220
AIRMATIC 218
Cruise control 203
Distronic* 206
Driving safety systems 77
Parktronic* 224
Vehicle level control 219, 221E
Easy-entry/exit feature 108
Activating 160
Interrupting movement 161
Electrical fuses 374
Electrical system 389
Electrically folding exterior rear view
mirrors 176
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 79,
403
Emergency call system* 242
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 245
With Tele Aid* 244
Emergency engine shut-down 376
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 173
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 352
Locking the vehicle 349
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 352
Remote door unlock 249
Unlocking the trunk lid 349
Unlocking the vehicle 348

416 IndexFour wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC)
with ESP 82
4MATIC 82
Front airbags 63
Front lamps
Messages in display 330–333
Replacing bulbs 353, 355
Switching on 124
Front seat head restraints
Installing 109
Power seat 109
Removing 109
FSS (Flexible Service System) 294, 403
Fuel 270
Fuel reserve warning lamp 308
Premium unleaded gasoline 270
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 148
Since last reset 149Fuel filler flap 269
Locking 269
Opening 351
Unlocking 269
Fuel tank
Filler flap 269
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 391
Functions (control system) 136, 138
Resetting 152
Fuse box 374, 375
Fuse chart 345
Fuses 374
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 374
Fuse box in engine compartment 375
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 374
Fuse boxes in the engine
compartment 376
Fuse chart 345
Fuse extractor 345
Spare fuses 345G
Garage door opener 250
Erasing in remote control 255
Integrated remote control 252
Rolling code programming 253
Gasoline see Fuel 270
Gear range 403
Automatic transmission 166
Limiting 166
Shifting into optimal 165
Gear range limit
Canceling 165
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 301
Position 167
Glasses
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 234
Global
Locking 89
Unlocking 89

419 Index
CHECK ENGINE 306
Coolant 322
DTR* 208
Engine diagnostics 306
ESP 307, 308
Fuel reserve 308
Instrument cluster 308
Seat belts 308
Service indicator 294
SRS 59
Language
Multifunction display 155
Setting 155
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 381
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 302
Lever
For cruise control 210
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 354, 358
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 301
Light sensor 331Lighter see Cigarette lighter 239
Lighting 124
Automatic headlamp mode 125
Combination switch 128
Daytime running lamp mode 126
Exterior lamp switch 124
Front fog lamps 127
High beam flasher 128
High beams 128
Instrument cluster illumination 131
Interior 129
Locator lighting 126
Low beam 124
Manual headlamp mode 125
Night security illumination 126
Parking lamps 124
Rear fog lamp 127
Settings (control system) 155
Limiting the gear range 166
Limp Home Mode 173
Loading 229
Cargo tie-down hooks 230
Instructions 229
Roof rack 229Locator lighting 126
Setting 156
Lock button 403
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 55
Locking 51, 88
Fuel filler flap 269
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 94
Global, SmartKey 89
Glove box 231
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 95
Trunk lid, separately 105
Vehicle in an emergency 349
Loss of SmartKey 91
Loss of Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO* 96
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 330, 331
Replacing bulbs 353
Lowering
Vehicle 365
Lumbar support adjustment 112

420 IndexM
Main 390
Main Dimensions 390
Maintenance 12, 294
Malfunction
Displaying 150
Malfunction memory 150
Calling up 150
Manual headlamp mode 125
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 351
Interior lighting control 130
Locking the vehicle 349
Sliding/pop-up roof 352
Unlocking the driver’s door 348
Unlocking the trunk lid 349
Massage function 113
MAXCOOL
Maximum cooling 186
Mechanical key 348
Memory function 121, 403
Recalling positions from
memory 122
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 122Storing key dependent settings 122
Menus 136
AUDIO 139
Distronic* 147, 209
In control system 137, 138
Malfunction memory 150
NAVI 147
Settings menu 151
Standard display 139
Submenus 136
TEL* 144
Trip computer 148
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 154
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 175
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 174
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 162Interior rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 122
MON 270
MON (Motor Octane Number) 404
Mph or km/h in speedometer 154
Multicontour backrest* 112
Multifunction display 134, 404
Selecting language 155
Standard display 138
Multifunction display messages
ABC 313, 318
ABS 314
BAS 315
Brake fluid 321
Brake pads 321
Check engine 306
Coolant 323
Coolant level 322
Distronic* 315
Doors 325
Engine 306
Engine oil level 326

421 Index
Entry position 328
Hood 328
Lamps 331
Parking brake 321
Selector lever 317
SmartKey 328
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 328
TeleAid 334
Telephone* 334
Tires 336, 339
Trunk 334
Washer fluid 334
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 135,
404
Buttons 135
N
Navigation system
Operating 147
See separate COMAND* operating
instructions
Night security illumination 126
Nubuck leather upholstery
Cleaning 302O
Occupant safety 58
Airbags 59
Children and airbags 60
Children in the vehicle 69
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 69
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Seat belts 40, 62
Oil
Adding 277
Consumption 273
Dipstick 273
Filler neck 277
Viscosity 403
Oil level
Checking 271
Oil level via control system
Checking 274
One-touch gearshifting 165
Canceling gear range limit 165
Downshifting 165
Upshifting 165Opening
Ashtray 238
Cup holder 237
Doors from the inside 96
Fuel filler flap 269
Fuel filler flap manually 351
Glove box 231
Hood 272
Side windows 196
Sliding/pop-up roof 199, 352
Sliding/pop-up roof in an
emergency 352
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 201
Storage compartment in the center
console 232
Storage compartments in the
armrest 233
Storage compartments in the center
console 233, 234
Trunk 97
Trunk lid from the inside 97
Windows 195
Windows with SmartKey 197

422 IndexOpening from the inside
Trunk 99
Operating
Cassette player 141
CD player 141
COMAND* see separate operating
instructions
Garage door opener 255
Integrated remote control 255
Navigation system 147
Radio 140
Radio transmitters 266
Telephone* 144
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 298
Outside temperature indicator 133
Overdue service 294
Overhead control panel 27
Garage door opener 27
Reading lamp 27
Rear view mirror 27
Tele Aid button 27Override switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 74
Overspeed range 404
P
Paintwork 297
Panic alarm 76
Panic button on SmartKey 76
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 237
Parcel net in trunk 238
Parking 51, 261
Parking and standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 353
Parking assist see Parktronic* 224
Parking brake 45, 52
Engaging 52
Message in display 321
Releasing 45
Warning sound 46
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 354, 357
Switching on 124Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 122, 162,
175
Parktronic 224
Parktronic* 224, 404
Malfunctioning 228
Sensor 299
Passenger compartment 266
Fuse box in 374
Interior lighting 129
Interior rear view mirror 38
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 237
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 58
Passenger seat fore and aft
adjustment 120
Passenger seat head restraint
height 120
Passenger seat height 120
Pedals 259
Phone book*
Loading 146
Quick search 146