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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
When a car costs as much as a house, as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class does, it makes you take a step back. Can a car this expensive really be worth it? After spending a week with an S550, I can tell y ...

Activating RACE START
•► Depress the brake pedal with your left foot, and keep it depressed. •► Turn the drive program selector clockwise until the RS lamp lights up. The multifunction display shows the RAC ...

How the occupant classification system works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorizes the occupant on the frontpassenger seat by means of a weight sensor. The front-passenger front air bag is deactivated automatically for cert ...