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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC service. A DaimlerChrysler Company Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen-...
This supplement to the S-Class Operator’s Manual contains significant in- formation relating to the operation of the Mercedes-Benz S 500 Guard which is not contained in, or which differs from, the de- tails provided in the Operator’s Manual. Please read all sections of both Operator’s Manuals so that you are fully aware of how to operate your vehicle.
Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This manual is a supplement to your vehi- The following publications are part of your At a glance cle Operator’s Manual. Here you will find vehicle documentation: important additional information about the Here you will find an overview of all the the Operator’s Manual functions of the S 500 Guard.
Introduction Symbols Symbols The following symbols are found in this This symbol points to instructions for Warning! supplementary Operator’s Manual: you to follow. Optional equipment is identified A number of these symbols appearing Warning notices draw your attention to haz- with an asterisk.
Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Warning! Proper use of the vehicle requires that you The special features of the Mercedes-Benz are familiar with the following information S 500 Guard offer significant protective and rules: measures against attack by small arms-fire.
Guard operation Locking and unlocking Windows Windshield defroster/Windshield wiper Interior Safety systems Tires and wheels Hoist, garage jack Electrical system...
Mercedes-Benz recommends deposit- a door or hold onto the doors tightly Your vehicle is not equipped with sum- ing the second key or the spare key in while opening.
(i.e. toll booth passes, ga- around the window frames. rage/gate openers), affix an approved When closing the windows, make sure that Mercedes-Benz mounting patch de- there is no danger of anyone being harmed Inside of windows signed for use on Guard vehicles.
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Guard operation Windows To affix labels, stickers and adhesive fas- wish to affix is larger than the mounting Removing the mounting patch tening devices to the inside of windows, patch, use an additional mounting Remove mounting patch carefully with use a mounting patch (located in the man- patch.
Guard operation Windshield defroster/Windshield wiper Windshield defroster/Windshield wiper Windshield defroster Switching on windshield defroster If a number of electrical consumers are switched on or if the battery is insuffi- Warning! ciently charged, the windshield defrost- er may switch off earlier. In this case, Clear ice and snow from the outside of the the indicator lamp will flash.
Guard operation Interior Interior Seats Rear door window sunshade* To prevent damage to the plastic inside The vehicle is designed for and intend- surface of the rear door windows when ed only to carry four occupants. handling the rear door window sun- shades, avoid contact between parts of Rear window sunshade the sunshades and the windows.
Guard operation Safety systems Safety systems Two-way communication system* Remove the microphone from the glove box. Using the communication system, you can Push microphone slide switch 5 up- communicate with persons in the vicinity wards. of your vehicle via the loudspeaker and ex- The exterior microphones are now op- terior microphone without opening the erational.
Only tires and wheel rims approved by monitor. Mercedes-Benz may be mounted on this ve- This chapter supplements the information hicle. Tires and wheels which have not been Check tire pressures at regular inter-...
Guard operation Hoist, garage jack Hoist, garage jack Hoist, garage jack Do not exceed the maximum lifting ca- pacity of the device (e.g. hoist, garage jack) you are using. The jack supplied with the vehicle is exclusively designed for lifting the vehicle during a wheel change.
Guard operation Electrical system Electrical system Fuses The fuse for the heated windshield (50 A) is located under the battery support point on the rear right wheel housing. Jump starting If the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with the help of jumper cables and the battery of another vehicle.
Tires and wheels Tires and wheels Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A tire inflation pressure table is located on the vehi- cle’s fuel filler flap. Tire pressures should only be corrected when the tires are cold.
Technical data Weights Weights Warning! Special protection vehicles are considerably heavier than vehicles without protection equipment. Handling characteristics (e.g. when cornering, braking or rapid accelerat- ing) are different, use caution. S 500 Guard Unladen weight 5014 lb (2275 kg) Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight 5951 lb (2700 kg) Maximum permissible axle load, front 2689 lb (1220 kg) Maximum permissible axle load, rear...
Index Opening doors 12 Cockpit 10 Summer opening/convenience closing 12 Electrical system Fuses 21 Mounting patch 13 Jump starting 21 Safety systems 17 Fuses 21 Two-way communication system* 17 Speed 24 Symbols 8 Garage jack 20 Tires 18, 25 Hoist 20 Emergency running characteristics 18 Interior 16...
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Mercedes-Benz Center. If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
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Order No. 6515 9599 13 Part No. 220 584 48 80 USA Edition A 2003...