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Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220 Operator's Manual
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Owner's manual for Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220
Explains the operation, driving and equipment of the Mercedes-Benz S 430, S 500, S 55 AMG and S 600, with specific information about their comfort, suspension and driver-assistance systems.
PDF in English | 421 pages | Immediate download.
- Covers KEYLESS-GO, memory seats, front and rear climate control, automatic transmission, Distronic and Parktronic.
- Explains Airmatic, Active Body Control ABC, ABS, BAS and ESP.
- Includes malfunction messages, routine checks, wheels, towing, vehicle care and technical data.
- A practical reference for identifying equipment and answering everyday operating questions.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220 Operator's Manual | PDF
Owner's manual for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220, covering the S 430, S 500, S 55 AMG and S 600.
Introduced in 1998 as the successor to the W140, the Mercedes-Benz W220 marked a new era for the S-Class. Its more streamlined body provided improved aerodynamics and incorporated a broad range of electronic comfort, safety and driver-assistance systems. The range included V-8 and V-12 engines, together with the high-performance S 55 AMG.
This Operator's Manual explains the controls, instruments and comfort equipment of the included models. It also covers systems associated with this generation, including KEYLESS-GO, Distronic, Parktronic, Airmatic suspension and Active Body Control ABC.
Illustrations and examples of system messages help identify controls, interpret warnings and understand the available functions. Some equipment and systems vary according to the model, configuration and optional equipment installed.
Comfort, safety and driving
- Keys, KEYLESS-GO and central locking.
- Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid.
- Power front and rear seats.
- Memory function, heating, ventilation and multicontour backrest.
- Seat belts, airbags and Supplemental Restraint System SRS.
- Multifunction steering wheel, instruments and trip computer.
- Front and rear automatic climate control.
- Automatic transmission and cruise control.
- Distronic distance control and Parktronic.
- ABS, BAS and Electronic Stability Program ESP.
- Airmatic suspension and Active Body Control ABC.
Models included in this Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220 Operator's Manual
- Mercedes-Benz S 430.
- Mercedes-Benz S 500.
- Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG.
- Mercedes-Benz S 600.
Suspension and level control
The manual explains the operation and warnings associated with Airmatic suspension and Active Body Control ABC. It also covers level control and the adaptive damping system. The availability of each system depends on the vehicle's version and equipment.
Malfunction messages and electronic systems
The document reproduces the principal messages shown in the multifunction display. It includes warnings relating to the engine, brakes, battery, engine oil, coolant, Airmatic, ABC, Distronic, ESP and other electronically monitored systems.
Routine checks and practical procedures
The manual explains how to check engine oil, automatic transmission fluid, ABC fluid and coolant. It also covers wheel changes, fuse and bulb replacement, jump starting, towing and several emergency procedures.
These instructions assist with basic operation and emergency situations but do not replace the diagnosis, removal or repair procedures provided in a workshop manual.
Vehicle care and preservation
Recommendations are provided for cleaning the bodywork, wheels, windows, interior, leather upholstery and seat belts. The manual also explains how to care for Distronic and Parktronic sensors, plastic components and rubber seals.
Technical data and service products
The technical section provides model-specific specifications, identification data, capacities, wheels, tires, fuels, engine oils, coolant, brake fluid and other service products.
File specifications
- Format: PDF.
- Language: English.
- Pages: 421.
- File size: 40.4 MB.
- Delivery: immediate download link.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220 Owner's Manual | Contents
This contents list presents the main sections and functions included in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual for the S 430, S 500, S 55 AMG and S 600.
Section titles remain in the manual's original language to make them easier to locate within the document.
Introduction
- Product information
- Operator’s manual
- Where to find it
- Reporting Safety Defects
Instruments and controls
- Instruments and controls
- Door control panel
- Overhead control panel
- Dashboard
- Center console
Operation
- Vehicle keys
- KEYLESS-GO
- Central locking system
- Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid
- Antitheft alarm system
- Tow-away alarm
- Easy-entry/exit feature
- Front seat adjustment
- Power seats, rear
- Memory function
- Lumbar support and multicontour backrest
- Seat heater and seat ventilation system
- Seat belts and integrated restraint system
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Airbags
- Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
- Audio systems, telephone and navigation system
- Distronic (DTR)
- Flexible service system (FSS)
- Tire inflation pressure monitor
- Automatic climate control
- Rear passenger compartment climate control
- Power windows and sliding/pop-up roof
- Rear window and rear door sunshades
Driving
- Starter switch
- Starter switch – KEYLESS-GO
- Starting and turning off the engine
- Automatic transmission
- Parking brake
- Driving instructions
- Cruise control
- Distronic (DTR)
- Brake assist system (BAS)
- Antilock brake system (ABS)
- Electronic stability program (ESP)
- Active body control (ABC)
- Level control system for vehicles with Airmatic system
- Level control system for vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC)
- Adaptive damping system (ADS)
- Parking assist (Parktronic)
- What you should know at the gas station
- Check regularly and before a long trip
Instrument cluster display
- Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
- On-board diagnostic system
- Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display
- DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
- BATTERY/ALTERNATOR
- BRAKE ASSIST
- BRAKE FLUID
- ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC)
- TIRE PRESSURE
- ENGINE OIL LEVEL
- CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO)
- AIR SPRING (Airmatic)
- DISTRONIC (DTR)
Practical hints
- First aid kit
- Fuses
- Hood
- Checking engine oil level
- Automatic transmission fluid level
- Active body control (ABC) fluid level
- Coolant level
- Spare wheel and vehicle tools
- Changing wheels
- Battery
- Jump starting
- Towing the vehicle
- Exterior lamps
- Changing batteries in the electronic main key
- Changing batteries in the KEYLESS-GO-card
- Emergency engine shut-down
- Fuel filler flap, manual release
- Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof
- Replacing wiper blades
- Roof rack
Vehicle care
- Cleaning and care of the vehicle
- Paintwork, painted body components
- Engine cleaning
- Vehicle washing
- Cleaning the Distronic system sensor
- Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors
- Light alloy wheels
- Instrument cluster
- Seat belts
- Leather upholstery
- Hard plastic trim items
- Plastic and rubber parts
Technical data
- Spare parts service
- Warranty coverage
- Identification labels
- Layout of poly-V-belt drive
- Technical data
- Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
- Engine oils
- Air conditioner refrigerant
- Brake fluid
- Premium unleaded gasoline
- Fuel requirements
- Gasoline additives
- Coolants
- Consumer information
Index
- Alphabetical index
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