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General notes
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior from sunlight. The front roller sunblind can only be opened and closed when the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed. The fron ...

Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect and helps avoid overheatin ...

Surprising Agility
At 17 feet long, the S550 is obviously a large car, but it doesn't feel the least bit ponderous from the driver's seat. It's pretty easy to maneuver through heavy, fast-moving highway traffic and ...