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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Picture settings
Overview You can select these settings in video DVD and AUX mode. Instructions for AUX mode are detailed later. Adjusting the brightness, contrast and color Switch on video DVD mode. To sh ...

Engaging park position P
•► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction of arrow P. The automatic transmission shifts automatically into park position P if you open the driver's door when the vehicle is stati ...

Preparing the vehicle
Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level ground. Switch on the hazard warning lamps. Firmly depress the parking brake. Bring the front wheels ...