Mercedes S 500 4MATIC, CLASS S, S 600, S 55 AMG, S 430, S 500, S 430 4MATIC owners Manual
S-Class Operator’s Manual
S430
S 430 4MATIC
S500
S 500 4MATIC
S 55 AMG
S600
Our company and staff congratulate you
on the purchase of your new
Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as
easy as possible to operate and provide
years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure,
and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time:
앫 Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
handy for your reference.
앫 Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories explicitly approved
by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.
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Product information
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will
receive comprehensive information, also
on permissible technical modifications,
and where proper installation will be performed.
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Operator’s Manual
왔 Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you
or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from
your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order items, the descriptions and
illustrations herein may vary slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be
kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
앫 New Car Limited Warranty
앫 Emission System Warranty
앫 Emission Performance Warranty
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only)
앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws)
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by
its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of
the vehicle or the accumulation of
18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs
first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to
repair two or more times, and you have
directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for
its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than
30 calender days. Written notification
should be sent to us, not a dealer, at
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer
Assistance Center, One Mercedes
Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.
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Maintenance
The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be
performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Service Booklet with you
when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in your glove box.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in
your own interest that we can contact you
should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,
or Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
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Operator’s Manual
Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
앫 service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts,
앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-
er 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:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Where to find it
왔 Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. For you to
find information quickly each section has
its own reference color:
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated from the
driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you
need for your first drive. You should read
this section first if this is your first
Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety
features of your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting
started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar
with the basic functions of your vehicle,
this section will be of particular interest to
you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your vehicle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The glossary provides explanations of the
most important technical terms.
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Service Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your vehicle.
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왔 Symbols
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
*Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
Warning!G
Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
!
Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
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Symbols
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
컄 PageThis symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
컄컄This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
->In the glossary of technical
terms, this symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term
definitions.
DISPLAY
Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in
the type shown here.
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Operating safety
왔 Operating safety
Warning!G
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.
Warning!G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires/wheels, for example when running
over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
may cause serious damage and impair the
operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a
sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your
vehicle has occurred, you should turn on
your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow
down, and drive with caution to an area
which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and
tires/wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
앫 the safety precautions in this manual
앫 the “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫 traffic rules and regulations
앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning!G
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended
to make you and others aware of various
risks. You should not remove any of these
warning labels unless explicitly instructed to
do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you
and others to be unaware of certain risks
which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.
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Problems with your vehicle
왔 Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is
not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us
at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9
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Reporting safety defects
왔 Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.”
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or
write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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At a glance
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Door control panel
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At a glance
Cockpit
왔 Cockpit
20
At a glance
Cockpit
ItemPage
1 Combination switch
앫 Turn signals
앫 Windshield wipers
앫 High beam
2 Cruise control lever
앫 Cruise control
앫 Distronic*
47
48
128
210
203
206
3 Instrument cluster22
4 Multifunction steering
24
wheel
5 Gear range indicator, clock22
6 Lever for voice control sys-
tem*, see separate operating instructions
ItemPage
7 Front Parktronic* (Parking
226
assist) warning indicator
for right front area
8 Overhead control panel27
9 Glove box lock231
a Glove box lid release231
b Glove box231
c Center console25
d Starter switch31
e Horn
f Steering wheel adjustment
37
stalk
Heated steering wheel*
240
ItemPage
g Parking brake pedal45
h Hood lock release272
j Parking brake release45
k Door control panel28
l Exterior lamp switch124
m Headlamp washer button*177
n Front Parktronic* (Parking
226
assist) warning indicator
for left front area
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
왔 Instrument cluster
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
ItemPage
1 Coolant temperature gauge132
2 Fuel gauge with:
Fuel reserve warning lamp308
3 L Left turn signal
47
indicator lamp
K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
4 Speedometer with:
v ESP warning lamp308
l Distance warning
307
lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go
out when the engine is running.
5 Tachometer133
6 Right display with:
< Seat belt telltale308
ItemPage
A High beam headlamp
48
indicator
- Antilock Brake Sys-
304
tem (ABS) warning
lamp
7 Reset button 131
8 Display with:
앫 Program mode170
앫 Gear range indicator166
앫 Digital clock (see
COMAND operating instructions)
9 Multifunction display
with:
앫 Trip odometer132
앫 Main odometer132
Stored speed for:
앫 Cruise control203
앫 Distronic*206
ItemPage
a Outside temperature indica-
tor
b Left display with:
1 Supplemental
restraint system
indicator lamp
; Brake warning lamp,
USA only
3 Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
? Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA
only
± Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada only
H Tire pressure warning
lamp
c Knob for instrument cluster
illumination
133
310
305
306
287,
309
131
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At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
왔 Multifunction steering wheel
ItemPage
1 Multifunction display134
Operating control
system
2 Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume
æ up / to increase
ç down / to decrease
3 Telephone*: Press button
s to take a call
to dial a call
t to end a call
to reject an incoming call
134
135
144
ItemPage
4 Menu systems: Press
button
è for next system
ÿ for previous system
5 Moving within a menu:
Press button
j for next display
k for previous display
135
135
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왔 Center console
Upper part
ItemPage
1 Switch for rear window
sunshade
2 Parking assist (Parktronic*
system) deactivation
switch
3 Airmatic or ABC* switch220
4 Level control switch222
5 Central locking switch
Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp
6 Hazard warning flasher
on/off switch
7 Central unlocking switch107
8 ESP control switch80
179
227
107
84
128
At a glance
Center console
ItemPage
9 Rear seat head restraints,
switch for folding down
a Tow-away alarm switch85
b COMAND system (see
separate operating instructions)
c Automatic climate control194
d Ashtray
Lighter
110
238
239
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At a glance
Center console
Lower part
ItemPage
1 KEYLESS-GO* start /stop
button
2 Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission
3 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp
4 Thumbwheel for setting
distance in Distronic*
5 Distance warning func-
tion* on/off switch
6 Lower storage compart-
ments
7 Program mode selector for
automatic transmission
33
43
71
213
213
232
170
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왔 Overhead control panel
ItemPage
1 Left reading lamp on/off130
2 Rear interior lighting
on/off
3 Right reading lamp on/off130
4 Interior lighting control129
5 Sliding/pop-up roof 199
6 Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system), telephone*, and
voice control system* (see
separate operating instructions)
7 Rear view mirror38
8 Garage door opener250
9 Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
130
242
245
At a glance
Overhead control panel
27
At a glance
Door control panel
왔 Door control panel
ItemPage
1 Door handle96
2 Memory function (for stor-
ing seat, exterior mirror,
and steering wheel settings)
3 Seat heating*
Seat ventilation*
4 Seat adjustment35
5 Exterior mirror adjustment38,
6 Switches for opening/clos-
ing front door windows
121
114
117
174
195
ItemPage
7 Rear passenger compart-
ment override switch
8 Switches for opening/clos-
ing rear windows
9 Remote trunk lid release
switch
Trunk lid opening/closing
system* switch
74
195
97
99
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Getting started
Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking
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