Preface
5b
Introduction of the New V12 Biturbo Engine, M 279 AMG
Dear reader,
This Introduction into Service manual presents the
new V12 biturbo engine M 279 from Mercedes-AMG in
the vehicle model series 231.
The purpose of this brochure is
to acquaint you with
the techni
cal highlights of this new engine in advance
of their market launch. This brochure is intended to
provide information for people employed in service or
maintenance/repair as well as for aftersales staff. It is
assumed that the reader is already familiar with the
engines in the various Mercedes-Benz models
currently on the market.
This Introduction into Service manual is not intended
as an
aid for repairs or for the diagnosis of technical
problems. For such needs, more extensive information
is available in the Workshop Information System (WIS)
and Xentry Diagnostics.
WIS is updated continuously. Therefore,
the information available there reflects the latest
technical status of our vehicles.
This Introduction into Service manual presents initial
informat
ion relating to the new engine and, as such, is
not stored in WIS. The contents of this brochure are
not updated. No provision is made for supplements.
We will publicize modifications and new features
in the relevant WIS documents. The information
presented in thi
s Introduction into Service Manual
may therefore differ from the more up-to-date
information found in WIS.
While this brochure's technical content is valid as of
our publicat
ion date in April 2012, actual production
vehicles may incorporate revisions and design
changes based on differing technical specifications.
Daimler AG
Technical Information
and Workshop Equipment (GSP/OR)
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