Driving and operating a vehicle Mercedes S-Class (W140)

Main caveats
The Mercedes car will provide the owner with optimal characteristics and will demonstrate high performance on roads with good and smooth surfaces. This is facilitated by...

Running in a new car
In order to ensure the reliability and durability of the vehicle in operation, the following rules must be followed during the first 15,000 km of mileage: Do not start...

Car parking
General information Procedure for applying and releasing the parking brake Bottom arrow - to set the parking brake, press the pedal Upper arrow - To release the parking...

Starting off and changing gears
Note: There should be no foreign objects in the driver's footwell that could restrict the freedom of movement of the pedals! When using non-standard mats or rugs, it is...

Speed control systems (tempostat) and Speedtronic
General information The cruise control system (tempostat) is included in the standard package of the models under consideration. The system allows you to automatically...

Parktronic system (PTS)
PTS provides the driver with information about the distance of the car to an obstacle. When driving forward, only the front sensors are activated. When reversing, both...

Emergency Brake Booster (BAS)
Warning! The emergency brake assist cannot prevent the risk of losing traction when skidding on turns or aquaplaning. BAS helps to reduce the braking distance during...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) prevents premature wheel locking by continuously controlling their rotation speed during braking by modulating the hydraulic fluid...

Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
The ASR system ensures increased directional stability of the vehicle at any speed and, in addition, prevents slippage of the drive wheels when starting off and during...

Electronic skid control system (ESP)
The ESP system increases the vehicle's stability while driving and simultaneously provides automatic control of the powertrain's traction force in all operating modes....

Automatic damping suspension system
The ADS system controls the stiffness of the suspension shock absorbers depending on the selected position of the corresponding console switch (see section Interior...

Recommendations for driving in adverse weather conditions
Peculiarities of driving a car in adverse road conditions Driving in rain, heavy fog or snowfall requires special skills from the driver, due to reduced traction of the...

Operating a car in winter conditions
As the winter season approaches, try to have the appropriate equipment and inventory on board your car in case of unexpected situations: anti-skid chains, a scraper for...

Towing a trailer
Warning! Incorrect placement of luggage, as well as transportation of excessively heavy loads on a vehicle or towed trailer, can significantly impair the controllability...

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W140 (1991-1998)