Driving systems
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
Risk of accident
The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a
vehicle driving ahead of you at too high a speed.
•► Be prepared to brake immediately.
•► Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take evasive action.
More information about DISTRONIC PLUS and PRE-SAFE® Brake
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Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when:
• the doors are closed.
• the engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176 °F (80 °C). This is the case when the
engine ...
The Strong, Silent Type
The S-Class is available with a range of V-8 and V-12 engines that produce
from 382 horsepower in the V-8 S550 up to 604 hp in the ultimate-bragging-rights
sedan: the S65 AMG with a twin-turbo V-1 ...
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance in the future.
• Drive at varying vehicle speeds and engine speeds for the first 1000 miles ...