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 you that if any ultraluxury car can justify its gold-plated price tag, it's this one. Mercedes' flagship offers a level of power, luxury, technology and prestige found in only a select few full-size luxury sedans.
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General notes
Differential locks are available only in
vehicles with the Off-Road Pro engineering
package.
Your vehicle is equipped with the following:
• A differential lock for the transfer box:
this
c ...
Starting procedure with the SmartKey
To start the engine using the SmartKey
instead of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/Stop button out of the ignition lock.
To start a gasoline engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lo ...
Brake fluid
WARNING
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point.
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapor pockets may form in t ...
