2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 Service and Repair Manual

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2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • 4Matic Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Convertible 2-Door
  • 4Matic Coupe 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 4.0L 3982CC V8 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams
NHTSA #20V44900031/07/2020Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previ

Consequence

Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their se

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.

NHTSA #19V91500020/12/2019Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 S560 and S450 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with front brake components (brake discs, calipers, and pads) with different dimension

Consequence

The incorrect size brake components may lead to the wrong replacement components fitted to the vehic

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake system, free of charge. The reca

NHTSA #20V17300020/03/2020Component: ENGINE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline-engines. Two engine oil plugs may not withstand high engine loads

Consequence

An engine oil leak can spill on to the road and cause slippery road conditions. Additionally, if th

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the engine oil plugs by adding a retaining plat

NHTSA #18V90800019/12/2018Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S56

Consequence

If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's in

Remedy

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the steering boot insta

NHTSA #18V91000019/12/2018Component: LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Ha

Consequence

If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's in

Remedy

Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the software of the steering control unit, fre

NHTSA #21V19700019/03/2021Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016

Consequence

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detac

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following th

NHTSA #19V82100015/11/2019Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560, S560 Cabriolet, and S560 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines. The threaded connection between the camshaft i

Consequence

A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began Feb

NHTSA #21V07200012/02/2021Component: COMMUNICATION

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GL

Consequence

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if nece

NHTSA #21V05800005/02/2021Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-C

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong locatio

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or thro

TSB #10219247

Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (MY) 2028-2021 S-Class, S-Class Coupe/Cabriolet (217 and 222 platforms) vehicles, the low pressure fuel line does not correspon

TSB #10213055

Complaint Creaking noise from side bolster when load applied to seat cushion of front seats. Cause Soiling to the replacement fabric of the seat cushion cover means that friction on the seat side finisher mountings generates a creaking nois

TSB #10209877

Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt battery

TSB #10207199

Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the rang

TSB #10207198

Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening system installed in t

TSB #10206077

"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 Boost Pressure is Too High"" "

TSB #10205803

The mobile phone address book may not be transferred completely to the multimedia system COMAND, Audio 20, or MBUX. The contact list may not be fully populated and in some instances, the call list will display telephone numbers but no names

TSB #10205814

Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning

Showing the 8 most recent of 46 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20191107Component: ENGINEFire reported

TL* THE CONSUMER OWNED A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S560. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES, THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ALERTED BY SOMEONE THAT THERE WAS SMOKE UN

20221025Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The Smell of fuel is present inside the vehicle around 50 percent of the time. When parked in the garage the vehicle emits an extremely strong fuel smell as if it has leaked fuel with no visible spill

20221025Component: SUSPENSION

The Smell of fuel is present inside the vehicle around 50 percent of the time. When parked in the garage the vehicle emits an extremely strong fuel smell as if it has leaked fuel with no visible spill

20211007Component: ENGINE

Walk Home Condition -I purchased a 2018 CPO Mercedes-Benz S560 on 8/20/21 from Knauz Continental Autos in Lake Bluff, IL. On 9/25/2, at approx noon, I was driving the vehicle and the engine light cam

20210727Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V058000 (Communication, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unava

Showing the 5 most serious of 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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