Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 4MATIC Service Manual

2006 S- CLASS Sales Presentation Guide

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2006ModelsNEW S 350 SEDANA new entry-level model, the standard-wheelbase S 350 Sedan, slots below the S 430 at a price competitive with

EXTERIOR OVERVIEWDESIGN HIGHLIGHTS• A large, stand-up Three-Pointed Star is located prominently above the chrome-trimmed, horizontally oriented grille

Front 3/4 featuresHEADLAMPSThe headlamps on every S-Class model integrate all front-end lighting elements into a single jewel-like assembly. • S 350 a

AerodynamicsCOEFFICIENT OF DRAGExtensive wind-tunnel testing helped the S-Class achieve its favorable aerodynamics characteristics.• Low 0.27 coeffic

designo editionsTHREE EDITIONS FOR 2006designo editions — optional on all models except the S 350 — feature exclusive metallic paint choices:• designo

MODEL DIFFERENCESDistinguishing S 350 interior features:• Premium leather upholstery• Hand-finished Calyptus wood trim on the dash, console, doors and

Driving environmentThe lavish, spacious driving environment of the S-Class features logically oriented instruments and controls. Secondary controls ar

AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATIONCOMAND systemThe standard Cockpit Management and Data (COMAND) system combines numerous audio and communication fea

SeatingA spacious cabin, highly adjustable seats and opulent materials endow each S-Class with a truly luxurious environment to suit the most discrimi

Upholstery and trimThe materials found in the S-Class interior reflect high standards, including: • Hand-polished wood trim enhanced with chrome edgin

Introduction 02Alphabetical index ____________________________ 02About this Guide ______________________________ 04S-Class overview 05 Positioning

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCEClimate controlDUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL• Standard on S 350, S 430, S 500 and S 55 AMG Features of the system include:• Individ

Convenience featuresSUNROOFEvery S-Class comes standard with a power glass sunroof that tilts for ventilation or fully retracts into the roof.• Made o

Comfort optionsKEYLESS GO• Standard on S 600 and S 65 AMG• Optional on all other modelsMORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 48DISTRONIC ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTRO

MECHANICAL HIGHLIGHTS• State-of-the-art V-6, V-8, supercharged AMG V-8 and twin-turbo V-12 engines deliver efficient power and torque that ranges from

See next page for footnotes. >SOHC V-6 and V-8 enginesThe 3.7-liter V-6 in the new S 350, the 4.3-liter V-8 in the S 430 models, and the 5.0-liter

Transmissions 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC • S 350, S 600 and 4MATIC™ models• S 55 AMG and S 65 AMG feature specific AMG modifications MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE |

See next page for footnotes. >HANDLING AND BRAKING4-wheel multilink designAll rear-wheel-drive S-Class models come standard with a 4-wheel independ

BrakesBRAKE SYSTEM HARDWARE• 4-wheel disc brakes, with: – Perforated and internally ventilated front discs (all models)– Ventilated rear discs (S 350,

Monocoque structureThe S-Class is built with a monocoque structure, incorporating both the body and frame into the same sheet metal. MORE INFO: TECH

Protection beyond air bagsA comprehensive array of thoroughly tested, state-of-the-art passive safety features offered in S-Class are designed to work

Interior features 13Interior overview _____________________________ 13 Design highlights Model differences Layout and controls ___________________

ENGINEEngine size and type Construction Displacement Net power Net torque Compression ratio Induction Fuel and ignition system Fuel requirement

< See preceding page for footnotes.CHASSISFront suspension Rear suspensionAirmatic air suspension with Adaptive Damping System (ADS II) Active Bo

S 350 SedanS 430 SedanS 500 SedanS 55 AMG SedanS 600 SedanEXTERIOR APPEARANCE— ▫1 ▫1  ▫1— — — — — — —  —EXTERIOR FEATURES      

< See preceding page for footnotes.S 350 SedanS 430 SedanS 500 SedanS 55 AMG SedanS 600 SedanS 350 SedanS 430 SedanS 500 SedanS 55 AMG SedanS 600 S

S 350 SedanS 430 SedanS 500 SedanS 55 AMG SedanS 600 SedanS 350 SedanS 430 SedanS 500 SedanS 55 AMG SedanS 600 SedanUPHOLSTERY / TRIM   — — — — ▫

S 350 SedanS 430 SedanS 500 SedanS 55 AMG SedanS 600 SedanS 350 SedanS 430 SedanS 500 SedanS 55 AMG SedanS 600 Sedan STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AV

SUBJECTPGSee next page for footnotes. >©2005 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. For training purposes only. Information contained within these guides

0–93-point seat belts 273-position memory 163.7-liter SOHC V-6 224MATIC™ all-wheel drive 7, 234-ETS 234-link front suspension 244-place seating

Llaminated glass 10leather upholstery 17LEDs 11, 19level control, 4-wheel automatic 24lighting controls 14lighting, interior 19light-sensing hea

Information at handEASY ACCESS TO PRODUCT KNOWLEDGEThe new 2006 Sales Presentation Guides continue in the format introduced for 2005, based on positiv

S 55 AMG SedanPositioningFew vehicles in the world have a heritage as rich as that of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. For 2006, the S-Class will continue t

Heritage 1924–1933The 15/70/100 Model led to the Nürburg 460 and Nürburg 500 models. 1928The Nürburg 460 was introduced, offering 4-wheel brakes, auto

Heritage continued the 300 SD. The turbodiesel was a popular model during the energy crisis in the U.S. during the early 1970s.With a 6.9-liter V-8