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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Opening
•► Switch off the engine.
•► Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door. This
switches the ignition to position 0, which
corresponds to having r ...
Displaying navigation instructions
In the Navi menu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions. For more
information, see the separate operating
instructions.
•► Switch on COMAND (see the separate
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General information
Read this section carefully before driving your
vehicle off-road. Practice by driving over more
gentle off-road terrain first.
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of your vehicle and t ...
