The Upgraded TopClass S 417 TC.

World Leading Custom-Tailored Luxury and

German Engineering.
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Breakthroughs in innovation.
Milestones in added value.

When the first Setra motorcoach was launched in 1951 – Today, Daimler’s commitment to ongoing, intelligent
with its revolutionary self-supporting integral body – a new innovation is acknowledged throughout the world. Daimler
era in transportation was introduced. Since then, we have has grown into the world’s largest manufacturer of buses
never looked back. The Setra brand has continued to make and motorcoaches. Together with our partner Motor Coach
its mark around the world with countless technological Industries (MCI), we are continuing to enhance the world-
milestones and an unwavering commitment to impeccable leading luxury coaches with advances in technology and
quality, unmatched reliability and operational excellence. design – offering operators even more added value and
passengers an even more memorable travel experience.
When Setra was introduced to North America well over
25 years ago, it soon became apparent to discerning
operators that Setra – with its proven American powertrain,
state-of-the-art German engineering and breathtaking
European styling – would change the way the market
perceives luxury coach travel. And it has!

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 Prized for its luxury.
Valued for its quality.

With its unmistakable design, outstanding quality and The Setra TopClass S 417 TC builds on our long history
­unprecedented levels of comfort, the Setra S 417 TC of innovation and design to offer the premium luxury
has been successful in capturing a leading position in the motorcoach in the North American market. Operators
premium tour and high-end charter market segments. have come to expect more from Setra, and our upgraded
Setra’s impressive success to date has not only to do with TopClass S 417 TC offers notable advances in styling,
the combination of passenger and driver comfort that is comfort, cost-effectiveness and environmental
unique to Setra, but also with its advanced safety concept efficiencies.
and all-round cost-effectiveness.

As a discerning tour or charter operator, you’ll capitalize

on your Setra luxury motorcoach from its first day on
the road, thanks to low operating and maintenance costs,
proven reliability and avail­ability, and low lifecycle costs.
The assistance from Setra Germany and our MCI US &
Canadian service and support team raises the benchmark
even further.

Coming in mid-2016, the upgraded

Setra TopClass S 417 TC luxury
motorcoach features even more
distinctive styling with its new
bumper and front design.

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Introducing the upgraded
Setra TopClass S 417 TC.
It’s time for you to experience the best in class.

There is nothing so perfect that it can’t be improved. We Passengers can look forward to the latest in on-board
have now succeeded in making the TopClass S 417 TC an entertainment and comfort with premium multi-channel
even more valuable asset for you. With enhancements sound and electronic system, wireless internet, next­
in key areas, the upgraded Setra TopClass S 417 TC is now generation luxury seating and interior LED lighting enhance-
even more comfortable, more cost-effective and more ments, to mention just a few. The Setra’s state-of-the-
environmentally friendly. art cockpit features a ­multifunction steering wheel with
­integrated Bluetooth, ­optimized color displays and many
The Setra TopClass S 417 TC incorporates innovative more a­ dvancements to facilitate the driver’s task.
technology that significantly improves driver and passenger
safety. The Front Collision Guard (FCG) is a unique passive The upgraded Setra TopClass S 417 TC is also equipped
safety system engineered to protect the driver and passengers with the advanced, environmentally friendly 450HP
in the event of frontal impact. Cornering lights, three-point Mercedes-Benz OM 471 engine coupled with an Allison
passenger seatbelts and rain/light sensors are just a few of B500R automatic transmission. The engine and power
the innovative features found on the Setra TopClass S 417 TC train technology, combined with insulation in the engine
that contribute to an unparalleled high standard of safety. compartment, significantly improves both fuel consump­tion
and emissions versus previous models, while ensuring a
quieter, smoother and more comfortable ride. Moreover,
the new OM 471 engine already fulfils the stringent
greenhouse gas emission requirements (GHG 17) which
will be coming into effect in North America as of 2017.

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A new standard in luxury travel.
For your passengers. And your image.

The upgraded Setra TopClass S 417 TC transforms travel Large panoramic windows, rear windows and the TopSky
into an even more pleasant experience for your passengers. glass roof option, refined lighting, superior HVAC system,
The premium, ergonomically designed Voyage Ambassador individual service sets, optimized lavatory, premium materials
luxury seats with integrated three-point seatbelts are the and European design are just some of the exclusive features
take-off point for relaxed travel. Advanced technological that make a trip in the Setra TopClass so memorable. In fact,
features include LED reading lights, aisle and step-well traveling in a Setra TopClass S 417 TC is often compared to
lighting, premium sound systems, wireless internet, as flying first-class, where all passengers have to do is sit back
well as many options customized for the North American and enjoy the ride.
market such as our new wheelchair lift and convenient ­
mid-coach second door for improved ingress and egress. Behind the scenes, independent front and tag axle
suspension, passive steering tag axles, a standard
High-quality fabrics and designs reflect Setra’s high standard. transmission retarder and optimized steering geometry
Over and above the many different fabric and synthetic leather design all contribute to ensuring the most comfortable
options, you can also opt for the innovative “Composition ride for your passengers.
Leather”: a fascinating, state-of-the-art upholstery material
made of real natural leather material. Composition Leather
is remarkably similar to our original leather with improved
feel, appearance and seating comfort. Consistent with Setra’s
high standards, it is also highly durable, abrasion-resistant
and very easy to clean.

With state-of-the-art multimedia

equipment, advanced comfort
­features and a wide selection
of customized options, your
passengers will feel pampered
throughout their journey.

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Enhanced comfort in the cockpit.
Unsurpassed functionality for your drivers.

Setra’s key objective when designing the cockpit and Vehicle monitoring capabilities with remote diagnostics and
driver’s work station is to best support drivers – with great integrated tire monitoring systems are also available on
handling and a smooth ride to ensure their concentration the Setra TopClass S 417 TC to provide real-time information
and success. Setra’s comprehensive ergonomic concept to drivers and operational personnel. Our state-of-the-art
makes sure that controls are within easy reach and access, onboard diagnostics system ensures that drivers and mainte­
and that key information is always available. Whether for nance professionals are ideally equipped to deal with the
safety, punctuality or passenger satisfaction, it all comes unexpected – increasing uptime and even further optimizing
down to your drivers’ ability to focus on their task. your Setra’s cost-effectiveness. Weight-optimized luggage
compartment flaps facilitate handling for drivers, while
Setra is setting standards with a spacious, state-of-the-art contributing to overall bus weight reduction – a real plus!
cockpit with amenities that pamper and support the driver.
The premium-quality driver’s seat enables a wide-range of
seat adjustments, features a three-point seatbelt and, as
an added option, it can be heated. The cockpit also provides
innovative safety and security, with an optimized, 3D color
display to facilitate the driver’s task. The leather steering
wheel features integrated controls that allow key functions
to be conducted right from the steering wheel.

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We’re raising the safety benchmark.
With nothing less than “state of the art”.

Daimler and Setra have been setting the safety standard The TopClass S 417 TC not only features enhanced passive
in bus and motorcoach engineering for over 60 years with safety, but also improved active safety thanks to standard­
well integrated solutions and the consistent use of state-of- series cornering lights and rain/light sensors which auto­
the-art technol­ogies. Advanced active and passive safety matically activate headlights or windshield wipers when
systems make the Setra TopClass S 417 TC one of the safest required, as well as docking lights to facilitate parking and
vehicles on the road today. These include disc brakes on all baggage loading at night and in tight spaces. Additional
wheels, an ABS braking system, traction control and Dynamic available safety features include an innovative reverse sonar
Stability Control (DSC), an Allison retarder as standard, a system with integrated side-view mirror warning lights, color
rugged, weight-optimized, self-supporting frame structure back up camera, mid-coach second door camera monitor in
and an amazing 40-foot turning radius. driver’s display and LED step-well lighting. At Daimler, com­pre­
hensive safety testing and validation processes – includ­ing
The upgraded Setra TopClass S 417 TC features three- computer simulations and crash-tests under real-life condi­
point passenger seatbelts as well as the highly innovative tions – are intrinsic to our product development.
Front Collision Guard (FCG) that goes a long way towards
protecting the driver and passengers in the event of a front-
end collision. In spite of the most modern safety systems
and well trained drivers, there are times when an accident
cannot be prevented. In these rare instances, the Front
Collision Guard ensures that the driver’s area is pushed
back away from the danger zone.

Advanced safety technology, including three-point seat The fog light functions as a cornering light that is
belts for passengers and drivers, go a long way towards ­operational at low speeds when the motorcoach
ensuring safe, worry-free travel. is turning.

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 The Movable Cockpit

The Absorber Structure

The Underride Guard

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We’re shaping the future of mobility.
With innovation that is safe and sustainable.

Daimler recently celebrated 125 years since it registered its Daimler is also committed to innovation targeted at signifi­
first automotive patent. In fact, Daimler’s commitment to cantly improving fuel consumption and reducing emissions
ongoing innovation has changed the way the world per­ceives of all kinds. The upgraded Setra TopClass S 417 TC motor­
mobility. Daimler is not only the largest manufacturer of coach is equipped with the advanced Mercedes-Benz OM
commercial vehicles in the world, it has also grown into the 471 engine which not only significantly improves both fuel
world­wide leading manufacturer of buses and motorcoaches. consumption and emissions versus previous models, it already
fulfils the stringent greenhouse gas emission requirements
Many of Daimler’s innovations can be experienced directly (GHG 17) which will be coming into effect in North America
in Setra’s TopClass luxury motorcoaches. And the unique as of 2017.
Front Collision Guard is just one of them. For well over half a
century, innovative vehicle concepts and intelligent protection The efficient use of resources, the reduction of emissions
systems developed by Daimler have been helping minimize and the enhancement of road safety are vital to achieving
the consequences of accidents for all road users. sustainable mobility. Daimler’s pioneering spirit and
innovative strength will enable us to continue actively
shaping the future of mobility.

The Setra TopClass S 417 TC’s engine compartment is designed for

­optimized performance as well as easy access and maintenance – with
a multitude of well-considered details.

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At Daimler, quality
is intrinsic to who we are.
And it has always been part of Setra’s DNA.

In North America and around the world, Daimler and its Here is just one example: the corrosion protection system,
flagship brand Mercedes-Benz are known and respected for with an 8-year chassis corrosion warranty, protects the
their consistently high standards. Setra coaches are built motorcoach frame from rust and corrosion, allowing Setra
on the same production system that was originally developed to use higher-strength steel. It also decreases the overall
for the automotive group at Daimler and driven by the high weight of the coach compared to the more commonly used
standards of the Mercedes-Benz brand. This has resulted in stainless steel alternative, resulting in lower operating costs.
our building coaches and buses that undergo the strictest
quality checks throughout the entire Setra production process. Daimler is passionate about the future of automotive
engineering. As pioneers in this field, we are driven to
Exhaustive product testing and the use of premium com­ continue our tradition of creating high-quality products
ponents go a long way towards fulfilling Setra’s promise and to achieve our objective of meeting future mobility
of unmatched cost-effectiveness and added value. Our requirements.
customers around the world are key in the ongoing quality
development process, while operator input is directly
integrated in the product development process.

Controlled quality checks are activated throughout the complete Our unique corrosion protection system effectively protects Setra
­manufacturing process. ­motorcoach frames from rust and corrosion.

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We are committed to
maximizing your uptime.
And your business success.

Setra customers know that Daimler goes the distance Technical solutions managers are not only trained to
when it comes to maximizing uptime. This is why Daimler, diagnose and repair problems, but also to provide
together with its partner MCI, in conjunction with our proactive maintenance recommendations. Strategically
US partner, MCI has designed a multi-faceted service located throughout North America, Setra specialists
and support package so that you can count on having are ideally positioned to quickly respond to customers
a dedicated and reliable partner at your side at all times. and to deliver a wide spectrum of assistance and
Premium support for you and your Setra motorcoach onsite troubleshooting.
is assured thanks to our comprehensive service network
and backed by MCI’s and Setra’s vast experience. Technical training is offerered at our technical training
center, or it can be customized to be carried out at
Easy-to-service components, driver-friendly vehicle your site to fit your specific requirements. Maximizing
diagnostic systems, a world-class, rapid-response parts your mobility and supporting your business success
distribution program, a 24-hour toll-free technical call are always in the foreground with Setra.
center with trained personnel, and an extensive North
American service center network are only part of the
story. Setra, together with MCI’s service centers located
throughout the United States and Canada, provide fast,
responsive service and parts – no matter where you are.

MCI Corporate Headquarters MCI Sales and Service Centers

MCI Manufacturing Facilities MCI & Setra Service Parts and National Training Center

Emergency Roadside Assistance Setra’s hands-on training programs for employees and service partners
(ERSA) approved support contribute to keeping you up and running at all times.

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 Important for you. Important for us. Technical Data Stored in the Vehicle.
Electronic vehicle components (e.g. Airbag Control Unit, Engine Control Unit) contain data storage for vehicle Technical Data, including but not limited
to Diagnostic Trouble Codes in the event of a malfunction, vehicle speed, braking force, or operating conditions of the Restraint System and Driver Assistance
Systems in case of an accident (no audio and no video data recording). This data is either stored volatile, punctual as snapshot e.g. Diagnostic Trouble Codes,
over a short period of time (a few seconds only) e.g. in case of an accident or in aggregated form e.g. for component load evaluation. The data can be read using
interfaces connected to the vehicle. Trained technicians can process and utilize the data to diagnose and repair possible malfunctions. The manufacturer
can use the data to analyze and improve vehicle functions. When requested by the customer, Technical Data can form the basis of additional optional services.
In general, data from the vehicle is transferred to the manufacturer or a third party only according to legal allowance, or based on a contractual customer
consent in accordance with data protection laws. Further information regarding storage of vehicle Technical Data is provided in the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
Setra Buses and Coaches naturally handles customer data confidentially.

Notes regarding the information provided in this publication.

Changes to products may have arisen after this document went to press on 2016.01.01.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes during the delivery period, as required, to design or form, deviations in colour, or delivery specification,
­provided these changes or deviations are considered reasonable for the buyer, bearing in mind the interests of the seller. In cases where the vendor or
manufacturer uses a symbol or number to describe an order or the subject of an order, no rights may be derived solely from these. The photographs may
­illustrate accessories and optional equipment which are not part of standard specification. Any deviations in colour are due to printing. This publication
is ­distributed internationally. Information on statutory, legal and tax regulations and effects apply only to the Federal Republic of Germany at the time the
publication went to press. Please refer any questions you may have specifically regarding regulations in your country, as well as the latest binding version,
to your local Setra partner.

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