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 feels rock-solid doing so, like nothing's going to move it off its line.
The big Benz also delivers a comfortable ride. An adaptive air suspension is standard on the S550, and it gives the sedan load-leveling capability as well as a lower ride height when traveling fast.
The sedan's size is most noticeable when you maneuver in tight spaces. Fortunately, there are a number of optional features that can lessen your chances of scuffing one of the bumpers, like front and rear parking sensors and a backup camera. Even with such aids, though, the S-Class can still sometimes feel like a giant when parking.
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Adding engine oil
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot engine parts, it may ignite and you
could burn yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot engine parts.
Environmental note
When adding oil ...
Activating/deactivating airrecirculation
mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
WARNING
Fogged windows impai ...
Switching on Night View Assist Plus
You can only activate Night View Assist Plus if:
• the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
• it is dark.
• the light switch is in the or
position.
• reverse gear has not b ...
