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  • Page 1 M ercedes Benz Owner’s Manual 4 ^ r % ■ ■ > '& , ' i - • ■ '■ " # " ''- < * " W -rgsm m ? ' ' •...
  • Page 2 See last page • have all maintenance work per­ formed at regular intervals by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips MERCEDES-BENZ and in hilly country.
  • Page 3 J Mercedes-Benz Owner’s Manual 1993 600 SEL...
  • Page 4 Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your Mercedes-Benz service station where you will receive...
  • Page 5 Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, we ask you to make a small investment of your time: •...
  • Page 6 Mercedes-Benz of North America, For your own safety and longer service life of the Inc. or its authorized dealer fails to conform the...
  • Page 7 1-800-222-0100 (in the U.S.A. only) converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, • fuel may have a considerably lower octane 365 days a year.
  • Page 8 If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this O w ner’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The O wner’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

  • Page 9: Instruments And Controls Starting The Engine, Driving Instructions

    Instruments and Controls Starting the Engine, Driving Instructions Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. Consumer Information Index...
  • Page 10 After 1000 miles (1500 km) have your vehicle serviced by your first 1000 miles (1500 km) at speeds may be gradually in­ authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, moderate vehicle and engine creased to the permissible in accordance with the Mainte­ speeds.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls Starting the Engine, Driving Instructions Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Indicator Lamp Symbols Catalytic Converter Starting and Turning Off the Engine Driving Instructions...

  • Page 12: Instruments And Controls

    18 Air volume control for right air outlet Instruments and Controls 19 Telephone control unit compartment For more detailed descriptions see Index. 20 Lock for telephone control unit compartment 1 Adjustable air outlet and glove box 2 Exterior lamp switch 21 Glove box (illuminated with key in steering 3 Parking brake release lock position 2)

  • Page 14: Instrument Cluster

    P 54-0066-B34 8 ASR function indicator lamp (yellow). See Index Instrument Cluster 9 Trip odometer 1 Fuel gauge with reserve warning 10 Main odometer lamps (yellow). See Index 11 Outside temperature indicator. See Index 2 Coolant temperature gauge. See Index 12 Right turn signal indicator lamp (green) 3 Fuel consumption gauge.

  • Page 15: Indicator Lamp Symbols

    Indicator Lamp Symbols ASR malfunction. See Index Function Indicator Lamp High beam ABS malfunction. See Index Warning Lamps (should go out with the engine running unless) Brake pads worn down. See Index Battery not being charged properly. Brake fluid low (except Canada). £...

  • Page 16: Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic Converter Caution! Warning! Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped To prevent damage to the cata­ As with any vehicle, do not lytic converters, use only premium with monolithic type catalytic idle, park or operate this ve­ converters, an important element unleaded gasoline in this vehicle.

  • Page 17: Starting And Turning Off

    Release key and back block heater be installed. Your off accelerator. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will advise you on this subject. At very high coolant temperatures the engine starting time can be shortened if the accelerator is de­...

  • Page 18: Driving Instructions

    30 mph carried out by an authorized than immediately parking, so the (50 km /h) on a dry straight road. Mercedes-Benz dealer. air stream will cool down the Apply parking brake lightly while brakes faster. pulling the release handle out until a slight drag on the wheels is felt.
  • Page 19 Depending upon the weather brake fluid in the reservoir. and/or road surface (condi­ Have the brake system inspected tions), the tire traction varies at an authorized Mercedes-Benz widely. dealer immediately. Install only brake pads and brake Specified tire pressures must be fluid recommended by Mercedes- maintained.
  • Page 20 We recommend M + S radial-ply Parking Aquaplaning tires for the winter season for all Depending on the depth of the four wheels to insure normal bal­ Warning! water layer on the road, aqua­ anced handling characteristics. planing may occur, even at low To reduce the risk of personal On packed snow, they can reduce speeds and with new tires.
  • Page 21 Winter Driving Instructions become necessary to produce the Warning! normal brake effect. We therefore The most important rule for If the vehicle becomes stuck recommend depressing the brake slippery or icy roads is to drive in snow, make sure that snow pedal periodically when traveling sensibly and to avoid abrupt ac­...
  • Page 23 Operation Air Outlets Seat Belts Automatic Climate Control Emergency Tensioning Rear Passenger Compartment Retractor (ETR) Climate Control Airbags Activated Charcoal Filter Steering Lock Car Keys Combination Switch Infrared Remote Control Exterior Lamp Switch Central Locking System Inside and Exterior Doors Rear View Mirrors Trunk Sun Visors...
  • Page 24 Note: 5 Left center air outlet, Air Outlets adjustable Dust particles (down to a certain 1 Air volume control size) and pollen are filtered out 6 Right center air outlet, for left air outlet, before outside air enters the pas­ adjustable turn left to open senger compartment through the...
  • Page 25 5 Defrost Right side passenger A utom atic Clim ate C ontrol compartment: Left side passenger compartment: 6 Residual engine heat utilization 12 Temperature selector 1 Temperature selector 7 Air recirculation 13 Temperature display 2 Temperature display 8 Air volume selector 14 Automatic mode 3 Automatic mode 9 Economy...
  • Page 26 The temperature selected with the 1 , 1 2 Temperature Selector Note: temperature selector is reached as If the Automatic Climate Control is The desired interior temperature quickly as possible. in the ’’ Diagnosis Mode” , turn key can be selected separately for the in steering lock to position 0 to The temperature selector should left and right side of the passenger...
  • Page 27 6 Residual Engine Heat The system will automatically The system will automatically shut off switch from recirculated air to Utilization fresh air if button 1171 is pressed: • after approx. 30 minutes. With the engine switched off, it is • after approx.
  • Page 28 Important! 8 Air Volume Selector 11 O f f O The fresh air supply to the car This vehicle is equipped with an The air volume is automatically air conditioner system that uses interior is shut off. regulated in HFC-134a (ozone-friendly hydro- While driving, use this setting AUTO = Normal setting...
  • Page 29 4 Adjustable air outlet, left side 5 Adjustable air outlet, right side 6 Air distribution slide Top position: air flow from air outlets (5 and 6), Bottom position: air flow from air outlets beneath front seats. Intermediate positions can be selected for a mixed air flow.
  • Page 30 For security key holder, the receivers are lo­ reasons, replacement keys can cated in the door handles and next only be obtained from your to the trunk lock. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. The flat key fits all locks on the car.
  • Page 31 Master Key in Key Holder Infrared Remote Control 3 Receiver in door handle 1 Release button for master key 1 Transmit button Unlocking: 2 Transmitter eye and battery Releasing: press release button Aim transmitter eye (2) at a check (1). The key unfolds from the receiver (3) and press transmit holder by itself.
  • Page 32 Notes: Locking: If a door or the trunk is not prop­ Aim transmitter eye (2) at a receiver (3) and press transmit erly closed after you attempt to lock the car by remote control, the button (1). Distance to receiver red indicator lamp will continue to max.
  • Page 33 Closing Windows and Sliding/ Note: Warning! Pop-Up Roof from Outside If the side windows and sliding/ Never close the windows or Continue to press transmit button pop-up roof cannot be opened sliding/pop-up roof if there is (1) after locking car. Distance to automatically by using the key or the possibility of anyone being receiver max.
  • Page 34 Central Locking System Doors Central locking switch The entire vehicle may be locked 1 Opening - pull handle When you lock the car, all door or unlocked by either using the 2 Unlocking lock buttons should move down. If master key in the door or trunk 3 Locking any one stays up, the respective locks, or central locking switch...
  • Page 35 The doors can only be locked with Notes: the central locking switch, if the In case of a malfunction in the front doors are closed. central locking system the doors The doors cannot be unlocked and trunk can be locked and with the central locking switch, if unlocked individually.
  • Page 36 Warning! Never close the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if there is the possiblity of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. In case the closing procedure causes potential danger, the closing procedure can be im­ mediately reversed by turning the key to the unlocking posi­ tion (3) within 10 seconds.
  • Page 37 Power Closing Assist for Doors Note: W arning! and Trunk Lid If the trunk lid does not close, To prevent possible personal The doors and trunk lid close refer to Trunk Lid, Manual Closing injury, always keep hands and in Index. automatically if: fingers away from the door or •...
  • Page 38 Anti-Theft Alarm System The alarm will last approximately 150 seconds in the form of blink­ The anti-theft alarm is automatical­ ing exterior lamps. At the same ly armed or disarmed with any of time an additional horn will sound your vehicle’s keys or infrared re­ intermittently for 60 seconds, mote control by locking or unlock­...
  • Page 39 Seat and head restraint adjust­ Warning! ment: Do not adjust the driver’s seat A Seat, fore/aft, up/down while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause B Seat tilt the driver to lose control of C Seat cushion depth the vehicle. D Backrest tilt Never ride in a moving vehicle E Head restraint...
  • Page 40 Recalling seat/head restraint/ Storing seat/head restraint/ steering wheel/exterior and inside steering wheel/exterior and inside rear view mirror positions stored in rear view mirror positions in memory: memory: Three sets of seat/head restraint/ To recall a seat/head restraint/ steering wheel/exterior and inside steering wheel/exterior and inside rear view mirror position, push and rear view mirror positions may be...
  • Page 41 Prior to operating the vehicle, Important! Fasten seat belts. Infants and the driver should adjust the seat small children should be seated in Bring seat backrest to upright height for proper vision as well as a properly secured restraint position before recalling a stored fore/aft placement and seat back system that complies with U.S.
  • Page 42 The seats have inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to U U O I I1 U 1 I U U I I v V I I k l l I U W U O I jT provide additional lumbar and side varied between position ”...
  • Page 43 The front seat heaters can be Note: switched on with the key in When in operation, the seat heater steering lock positions 1 or 2, the consumes a large amount of pow­ rear seat heaters only in steering er. It is advisable not to use the lock position 2.
  • Page 44 Warning! The armrest does not suffice as a child restraint system. In case of a frontal collision a child can be catapulted forward over the locked armrest. Infants and small children should always be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S.
  • Page 45 Power Seats, Rear The seats can be adjusted using the slide switches located in either of the rear doors. Turn key in steering lock to posi­ tion 1 or 2 (with the driver’s or front passenger’s door open, the power seats can also be operated with the key removed or in steering lock position 0).
  • Page 46 Important! For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. P97 0020 Switches in rear doors Switch on center console...
  • Page 47 Note: The steering wheel position can be stored in memory together with the seat/head restraint/exterior and inside rear view mirror positions, see Index. Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
  • Page 48 Seat Belt Warning System Seat Belts and Supplemental Warning! Restraint System (SRS) With the key in steering lock Never ride in a moving vehicle position 2, an audible warning with the seat back reclined. Your vehicle is equipped with seat sounds for a short time if the Sitting in an excessively re­...
  • Page 49 For safety reasons, avoid ad­ justing the seat or seat back into positions which could affect the correct seat belt position. Unfastening of Seat Belts Push the release button (3) in the belt buckle (2). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate (1).
  • Page 50 • Position the lap belt as low which is properly secured Warning! as possible on your hips by a lap belt or lap belt USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. and not across the portion of a lap-shoulder • Each occupant should wear abdomen.
  • Page 51 Supplemental Restraint System Emergency Tensioning In cases of other frontal impacts, (SRS) Retractor (ETR) roll-overs, certain side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents The seat belts for the front seats The SRS uses two crash severity without frontal forces, the emer­ levels (thresholds) to activate are equipped with emergency gency tensioning retractors will not...
  • Page 52 Airbags The most effective occupant re­ straint system yet developed for use in production vehicles is the seat belt. In some cases, however, the protective effect of a seat belt can be further enhanced by an airbag. The driver airbag (1) is located in the steering wheel hub.
  • Page 53 Initially, when during these types of impacts the key is turned from steering Mercedes-Benz dealer immediate­ will they provide their supple­ ly to have the system checked; lock position 0 to positions 1 or 2, mental protection.
  • Page 54 Important! W arning! • Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steer­ The ”SRS” is designed to re­ It is very important for your ing wheel or dashboard. duce the potential of injury in safety to always be in a pro­ certain frontal and front-angled •...
  • Page 55 Mercedes-Benz dealer. the steering wheel hub or rized Mercedes-Benz dealer. front passenger airbag • Do not pass belts over • When scrapping the airbag cover and installation of sharp edges.
  • Page 56 Infants and small children strap. Consult your authorized instruction label on the restraint should never share a seat belt Mercedes-Benz dealer for instal­ and in the instruction manual with another occupant. During lation of these anchorages. provided with the restraint.
  • Page 57 1 Steering is unlocked. rear window defroster, (If necessary, move steering power windows, wheel slightly to allow the key power seats, front, to be turned clockwise to heated seats, front, position 1.) adjustable steering wheel. 2 Driving position. An audible warning will sound when the driver’s door is opened 3 Starting position.
  • Page 58 6 Press switch briefly: One wipe without washer water (select only if window is wet) Press switch past resistance point: Windshield washer, windshield wiper; headlamp cleaning system (only in exterior lamp switch positions -j<f: or g o 7 Windshield wiper 0 Wiper off 1 Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed...
  • Page 59 Flave the system checked at your exterior lamp failure indicator will windshield, even during rain, come on. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer activate the washer system as as soon as possible. often as necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be...
  • Page 60 Standing Lamps When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing lamps (right or Parking lamps (also side 3 0 0 3 marker lamps, taillamps, left side parking lamps) can be turned on, making the vehicle license plate lamps, more visible to passing vehicles.
  • Page 61 Inside and Exterior Rear View Automatic adjustment Mirrors With the key in steering lock position 2, the mirror responds Inside Rear View Mirror to changes in light sensitivity. The mirror is electrically adjustable. Use your inside mirror to deter­ mine the size and distance of objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
  • Page 62 Note: Exterior Rear View Mirrors Turn key in steering lock to The exterior mirrors have elec­ position 2 (with either front door trically heated glass. The heater switches on automatically, de­ open, the mirrors can be operated with key removed or in steering pending on outside temperature.
  • Page 63 Exterior Rear View Mirror Folding the mirrors out Multiple Images Turn switch to point rearward. This vehicle is equipped with anti- Press switch forward until the fogging dual-pane side windows to mirrors are folded out. provide extra insulation against Important! heat, cold and noise.
  • Page 64 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Sun Visors Rear seats: Touch the cover to lower the Swing sun visors down to protect Front seats: against sun glare. mirror. The lamp will switch on With the visor engaged in its automatically. inner mounting, the lamp can be If sunlight enters through a side switched on by opening the cover.
  • Page 65 Interior Lamps A Interior lamps switched off B Interior lamps switched on Rear Courtesy Lamps A H R l B A Courtesy lamps switched off B Courtesy lamps switched on Note: The courtesy lamps cannot be Interio r Lighting 5 Reading Lamps, Rear switched off as long as a rear door is open.
  • Page 66 Telephone Control Unit Compartment To open: Press button (2). Glove Box The glove box lid is equipped with a container for coins and small accessories. To open: Press button (4). Note: The storage compartments may be locked and unlocked by using the Storage Compartments Storage Compartments master key in lock (5).
  • Page 67 P81-0033-B13 P81 '0 02 0-81 3 in rear doors Lighter in center console, front Turn key in steering lock to To remove ashtray from center Ashtrays position 1 or 2. console: By touching the top of the Push sliding knob (1) toward the Push in lighter (1);...
  • Page 68 Glass Sliding Roof with Rear Pop-Up Feature An additional screen can be slid into the roof opening to guard against sun rays. When sliding the roof open, the screen will also retract. Warning! When closing the sliding roof, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.
  • Page 69 Express Opening and Closing Press switch b id or past re­ sistance point and release - win­ dow opens or closes completely. To interrupt procedure, briefly press M If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure, the window will stop during the last few inches before closure and open slightly.
  • Page 70 The power windows can also be Warning! closed with the key or infrared When closing the windows, be remote control while locking the sure that there is no danger of vehicle doors or trunk (see Central anyone being harmed by the Locking System in Index).
  • Page 71 Note: Shelf below Rear W indow The rear window defroster uses a Warning! large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, The shelf below the rear win­ turn off the defroster as soon as dow should not be used to the window is clear.
  • Page 72 For further information and instal­ hold until the desired time is set. lation contact your authorized Within the first 2 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz dealer. minute hand advances 8 minutes and advances another 8 minutes Warning! every additional second thereafter...
  • Page 73 Driving Drinking and Driving Low Windshield and Parking Brake Headlamp Washer System Driving Off Fluid Level Warning Lamp Automatic Transmission Exterior Lamp Failure Rear Fender Indicators Indicator Lamp Cruise Control Seat Belt Warning Lamp Charge Indicator Lamp Brake Pad Wear Indicator Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Lamp with Oil Pressure Warning...
  • Page 74 Driving O ff Drinking and Driving Test the brakes briefly after driving Warning! off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other Drinking and driving can be a traffic. very dangerous combination. Even a small amount of alco­ Warm up the engine smoothly.
  • Page 75 Driving Automatic Transmission Accelerator position The automatic transmission The selector lever is automatically Partial throttle = early upshifting locked while in position ” P” . To selects individual gears auto­ = normal acceleration matically, dependent upon move the selector lever out of Full throttle = later upshifting = position "P ”...
  • Page 76 This allows the catalytic covered by the Mercedes-Benz brake when parking the vehicle. converter to heat up more quickly Limited Warranty. Engage only with the car to operating temperatures.
  • Page 77 negatively affected by this mode of To prevent the engine from Stopping operation. laboring at low RPMs, do not allow For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, the engine speed to drop too low The delayed upshift is effective leave the transmission in gear and on uphill gradients.
  • Page 78 Normally the vehicle is acceler­ Rear Fender Indicators ated to the desired speed with the When the reverse gear is selected, accelerator. the rear fender indicators will extend upward from the rear Speed is set by briefly pushing the lever to position 1 or 2. The accel­ corners of the fenders.
  • Page 79 • The use of cruise control have the system checked at speed if the brakes were applied. can be dangerous on slip­ your authorized Mercedes-Benz pery roads. Rapid changes dealer as soon as possible. Caution! in tire adhesion can result...
  • Page 80 With the key in steering lock Mercedes-Benz dealer. Do not position 2, the oil pressure warn­ when the key is in steering lock operate the car until the condition...
  • Page 81 Low Engine Oil Level Warning If no oil leaks are noted and there Engine Oil Consumption Lamp is no loss in engine oil pressure, Engine oil consumption checks continue to drive to the nearest With the key in steering lock should only be made after the service station where the engine position 2, the oil level warning...
  • Page 82 Fuel R eserve W arning Lamp Warning! W arning! With the key in steering lock The outside temperature • Driving when your engine position 2, the fuel reserve warn­ indicator is not designed to is badly overheated can ing lamps come on and should go serve as an Ice-Warning cause some fluids which out when the engine is running.
  • Page 83 - see Index) at the minor coolant loss, have the next opportunity. The reservoir for cooling system checked at your the windshield and headlamp authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer washer system is located in the as soon as possible. engine compartment next to the radiator.
  • Page 84 Have the brake system checked at when that lamp is switched on. your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as possible. If a brake or turn signal lamp fails, the lamp failure indicator will come...
  • Page 85 Brake W arning Lamp When the minimum mark on the Warning! reservoir is reached, have the The brake warning lamp will come Driving with the brake warn­ brake system checked for brake on with the key in steering lock ing lamp on can result in an pad thickness and leaks.
  • Page 86 Note: conditions and functions as a Have the system checked at your reminder to take extra care while To alert following vehicles to authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer driving. slippery road conditions you as soon as possible. discover, operate your hazard warning flashers as appropriate.
  • Page 87 Only partial The brake pad wear warning lamp engine output is available. indicates brake pad wear for the front as well as the rear brakes. Have the acceleration slip control checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 88 The mode is canceled in memory Driving with Snow Chains above 37 mph (60 km /h) and the When driving with snow chains, indicator lamp in the switch goes press the upper half of the snow out. chain switch, located on the in­ To switch off: press lower half of strument panel (the indicator lamp switch (the indicator lamp in the...
  • Page 89 This setting should be used for while driving, then the system has regular driving. detected a malfunction. We recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as possible to have the system checked out. Note: If the battery was disconnected,...
  • Page 90 ’’CHECK ENGINE” mal­ therefore, be carried out only by lated. If you think that exhaust function indicator lamp in the qualified Mercedes-Benz techni­ gas fumes are entering the ve­ instrument cluster and are simul­ cians. Engine adjustments should...
  • Page 91 If you plan to travel Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized washer solvent/antifreeze into areas which are not listed in Mercedes-Benz dealer will be glad which is formulated for below the index of your dealer directory, to advise you on this subject.
  • Page 93 Replacing Wiper Blades Storage Compartment below Manual Release of Fuel Vehicle Tool Box Filler Flap Wheels Emergency Operation Changing Wheels of Sliding Roof Tire Inflation Pressure Spark Plugs Battery Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive Exterior Lamps Roof Rack Fuses Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts Service...
  • Page 94 Warning! To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running. Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving. The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components (ignition coil, distributor, spark plug...
  • Page 95 A dding Coolant Warning! If coolant has to be added, a • Use extreme caution when 5 0/50 mixture of water and MB opening the hood if there anticorrosion/antifreeze should be are any signs of steam or added. coolant leaking from the The drain plugs for the cooling cooling system.
  • Page 96 Oil level must be between To check the engine oil level, the lower (min) and park vehicle on level ground, upper (max) mark of the with engine at normal dipstick. operational temperature. Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the engine, allowing for Do not overfill the engine.
  • Page 97 The maximum and minimum Mercedes-Benz dealer check the fluid level marks on the dipstick transmission fluid level. are applicable references only if the transmission fluid level has...
  • Page 98 n n n I I I I n I I I I I I , IjjHRl P54-0070-B13A F irst Aid Kit T runk Lamp Spare W heel, Lug W rench 1 Trunk floor 1 Opening lid 1 Switching off 2 Strap 2 Switching on The first aid kit is stored in the 3 Luggage bowl...
  • Page 99 Warning! The jack is designed ex­ clusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle. Use the jack only to lift the ve­ hicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
  • Page 100 See your authorized prox. 60-300 miles (100-500 km). Rotating, however, should be Mercedes-Benz dealer for further On new vehicles retightening is carried out at a mileage of 3000 - information. carried out during the 1st inspec­...
  • Page 101 tire beads. For this reason, check Changing Wheels rims for damage at regular inter­ Move vehicle to a level area vals. The rim flanges must be which is a safe distance from the checked for wear before a tire is roadway.
  • Page 102 6. Insert jack arm fully into the 8. Unscrew wheel bolts com­ 5. Remove the protective cover tube hole up to the stop. Place pletely. Keep bolt threads from the jack support tube opening by inserting a screw­ jack on firm ground. Position protected from dirt and sand.
  • Page 103 P40 0027 B13 11. Install spare wheel on wheel 13. Unfold wrench and tighten the Before storing the jack, the jack hub. Insert wheel bolts and five bolts evenly, following the arm must be lowered almost to the tighten them slightly. sequence illustrated above, base of the jack.
  • Page 104 Overinflating tires can result lighter loads and are perfectly for Mercedes-Benz recommended in sudden deflation (blowout) permissible. The ride of the ve­ tires as well as for the varying because they are more likely hicle, however, will become operating conditions.
  • Page 105 When removing and connecting Battery Warning! the battery, always make sure that The maintenance-free battery is Never lean over batteries all electrical consumers are off located in the trunk under the while connecting, you might and the key is in steering lock right-hand wheel well cover panel.
  • Page 106 P54-0088-B13A P5<1 0087 B13A 7 Bulb socket for turn signal, Exterior Lamps Headlamp Assembly parking, side marker and When replacing bulbs, install only 1 Headlamp horizontal adjust­ standing lamp bulb ment screw 12 volt bulbs with the specified 8 Electrical connector for high watt rating.
  • Page 107 Replacing bulb: Bulb for high and low beam Turn Signal, Parking, Side HB2 (60/55 W) Marker and Standing Lamp When replacing halogen bulbs do (1157 [2 1 /5 W /3 2 /3 cp] bulb) not touch glass portion of bulb Bulb for fog lamp with bare hands.
  • Page 108 Adjusting Headlam p Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. To check and readjust a headlamp do the following: • Park unloaded vehicle on level surface. Check surface with carpenter’s level. • Remove cover above head­ lamp. Move retaining clamps (5) aside and remove cover. Note: P54-0099 B13A Horizontal headlamp aim normally...
  • Page 109 Taillamp Assemblies 5 Backup lamp License Plate Lamps (21 W /3 2 cp bulb) (5 W bulb) 1 Turn signal lamp (21 W /32 cp bulb) 6 Trunk lamp (10 W bulb) Loosen both securing screws (1), remove lamp and take out bulb. 2 Stop, side marker lamp To replace bulbs: (21/4 W /3 5 /1 .2 cp bulb)
  • Page 110 m m k Auxiliary fuse box in trunk behind Main fuse box in engine High Mounted Stop Lamp right side cover compartment (H2/20W bulb) To replace the bulb, press tabs on Always use a new fuse for Fuses both sides (arrows) to release replacement.
  • Page 111 Jum p Starting Proceed as follows: Important! If the battery is discharged, the 1. Position the vehicle with the 3. Clamp one end of the first engine should be started with charged battery so that the jumper cable to the positive jumper cables and the (12 V) jum per cables will reach, but ( + ) terminal of the discharged...
  • Page 112 Important! Important! Warning! A discharged battery can freeze at 5. Start engine of the vehicle with Never lean over batteries while approx. + 14°F (-10°C ). In that the charged battery and run at connecting or jump starting, case, it must be thawed out before high idle.
  • Page 113 The vehicle may be towed with all To signal turns while being towed wheels on the ground and the with hazard warning flasher in selector lever in position ” N ” for use, turn key in steering lock to distances up to 30 miles (50 km) position 2 and activate combina­...
  • Page 114 Frequent washing, recommended by Mercedes-Benz Cleaning and Care of the because of the possibility of however, reduces and/or elimi­ Vehicle nates the aggressiveness and incompatibility between materials Warning! used in the production process potency of the above adverse and others applied later.
  • Page 115 the outside mirrors to prevent Engine Cleaning year; once before and once after them from getting damaged. winter. Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax should be ap­ If the vehicle has been run Headlamp Cleaning System plied to the engine compartment through an automatic car wash - The condition of the wiper blades after every engine cleaning.
  • Page 116 Light Alloy Wheels Paintwork, Painted Body Instrument Cluster Components MB-Autoshampoo should be used Use a gentle dish-washing de­ MB-Gloss Preserver should be for regular cleaning of the light tergent or mild detergent for de­ alloy wheels. applied when water drops on the licate fabrics as a washing solu­...
  • Page 117 Testing Infrared Remote Control When inserting new batteries, Synchronizing System: make sure they are correctly Checking Batteries: The system may have to be re­ installed. synchronized, if the transmitter is If the transmit button (1) is Slide battery cover onto housing without voltage for several pressed longer than 1 second,the until locked in place.
  • Page 118 Installation: Push button (1) up for approxi­ mately 5 seconds. Insert the head restraint and push it down to the stop. Adjust head restraint to the de­ sired position. Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Do not drive the vehicle with­...
  • Page 119 sm m m Wiigmma P 92-0004-B13 ■ P 75-0008-B13 Rear Seat Cushion Manual Closing of Trunk Lid Manual Retraction of Trunk Lid Handle Removal: Push in locking tabs (1) The trunk lid can be closed (on left and right side of seat) and manually should a malfunction The trunk lid handle can be pull up seat at the front.
  • Page 120 P82 0050 B13 Fold wiper arm forward. Press Note: Replacing Wiper Blades safety tab down (1), push wiper Do not open engine hood with For safety reasons, remove key blade downward (2) and remove. wiper arms folded forward. from steering lock before replac­ Installation - driver’s side: ing a wiper blade, otherwise the Headlamp Wiper Blades...
  • Page 121 Fold back access cover in left side panel of trunk with a screwdriver. Insert socket wrench (from tool kit) through opening in panel and place on the hex-drive of the electric motor. Turn socket wrench (manually) to open or close roof as desired.
  • Page 122 Layout of Poly-V-belt Drive Spark Plugs 1 Automatic belt tensioner Remove and install spark plugs 2 Crankshaft only with socket wrench from the vehicle tool kit or a recommended 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Fan spark plug wrench. 5 Air pump Tightening torque: 1 5 - 2 2 ft.lb.
  • Page 123 Roof Rack Spare Parts Service Use only those roof racks ap­ All authorized Mercedes-Benz proved by Mercedes-Benz to avoid dealers maintain a stock of ori­ damage to the vehicle. Follow ginal spare parts required for manufacturer’s installation maintenance and repair work. In instructions.
  • Page 125 Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. Consumer Information Identification Plates Warranty Coverage Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. Capacities Engine Oils Air Conditioner Refrigerant Brake Fluid Premium Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Requirements Gasoline Additives Coolants Consumer Information Problems with your Vehicle Reporting Safety Defects...

  • Page 126: Identification Plates

    1 Certification Tag (left door pillar) 2 Identification Tag (lower edge of windshield) 3 Vehicle Identification No. (on cross member beneath front passenger seat) 4 Engine No. 5 Body No. and Paintwork No. 6 Emission Control Tag 7 Information Tag California version P00-0034-B24 Vacuum line routing for...

  • Page 127: Warranty Coverage

    Owner’s Service and War­ Service and Warranty Policy ranty Policy Booklet and your Booklet, have your authorized authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer Mercedes-Benz dealer arrange will exchange or repair any for a replacement. It will be defective parts in accordance with mailed to you.

  • Page 128: Technical Data

    Technical Data Model___________________ 600 SEL (140 057)1 Rims - Tires Rims Engine (light alloy rims) 7 V 2J x 16 H 2 Wheel offset 2.0 in (51 mm) Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection Summer tires: Radial-ply tires 235/60 ZR 16 No.
  • Page 129 Technical Data Weights See certification tag Main Dimensions Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Overall vehicle length 205.2 in (5213 mm) Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Overall vehicle width 74.3 in (1886 mm) Overall height 58.6 in (1490 mm) Wheel base 123.6 in (3140 mm) Track, front...

  • Page 130: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc

    Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. - Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us. Inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Recommended engine oils Am bient temp.
  • Page 131 Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 1.5 US qt (1.4 I) Rear axle Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90 Hydraulic system for approx. 2.1 US qt (2.0 I) adaptive damping MB Hydraulic fluid system (ADS) approx. 1.4 US qt (1.3 I) Power steering MB Power steering fluid Front wheel hubs...

  • Page 132: Engine Oils

    To maintain the engine’s dura­ continuously reduced through the Therefore, use only engine oils bility and performance, premium absorption of moisture from the recommended by Mercedes-Benz. unleaded gasoline must be used. Information on recommended atmosphere. Under extremely hard If premium unleaded is not avail­...

  • Page 133: Fuel Requirements

    The ratio of Methanol to gasoline Fuel Requirements Gasoline Additives must not exceed 3% plus addi­ Use only Premium unleaded A major concern among engine tional cosolvents. meeting ASTM standard D 439: manufacturers is carbon build up Using mixtures of Ethanol and caused by gasoline.

  • Page 134: Coolants

    The water in the cooling system ding freeze protection to approx. to your authorized Mercedes-Benz must meet minimum requirements, - 2 2 ° F (-3 0 ° C) and corrosion dealer for maintenance service.

  • Page 135: Consumer Information

    Consumer Information may depart significantly from the tested under controlled conditions norm due to variations in driving on a specified indoor laboratory This has been prepared as re­ habits, service practices and test wheel. Sustained high tempe­ quired of all manufacturers of differences in road characteristics rature can cause the material of passenger cars under Title 49,...

  • Page 136: Problems With Your Vehicle

    If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the dealership management, or if necessary contact the Owner Service Manager at the Mercedes-Benz Regional Office nearest you (see Owner’s Service and Warranty Information booklet for addresses). You may also write directly to us at the following addresses: In the U.S.A.: Owner Service Department...

  • Page 137: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz of North America Inc.. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
  • Page 139 Index...
  • Page 140 Coolant level, checking 93 Battery 103 ABS 75, 84 Coolant temperature gauge 80 - Battery not being charged Acceleration slip control (ASR) 85 Charge indicator lamp 15, 78 Activated charcoal filter 27 Brake fluid 1 7 ,8 3 ,1 2 9 -1 3 0 Coolants 132 Adaptive damping system (ADS) Cruise control 76...
  • Page 141 First aid kit 96 Jump starting 109 Parking brake 15 - 18, 65, 72 - Fuel 75, 83, 85, 95, 97, 99, 109 Fuel requirements 131 Keys, vehicle 28 Power closing assist for doors and Gasoline additives 131 trunk lid 35 Premium unleaded gasoline Lamps, exterior Power seats, front 37...
  • Page 142 Vanity mirrors 62 Technical data 126 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Vehicle jack 97 Tire inflation pressure 102 emergency tensioning retractor Tires 1 7 - 1 8 , 85, 89, 98, 102, Vehicle tools 97 and airbag 53 Seat belt warning lamp 82 126, 133 Warranty coverage 125 Towing the vehicle 111...
  • Page 143 Service and Literature Warning! Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer has trained To help avoid personal injury, be extremely technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to careful when performing any maintenance service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and work or repairs. Improper or incomplete ser­...
  • Page 144 NOTES:...
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  • Page 146 Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip 1 Fuel Supply To add fuel turn cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released, then remove cap. 2 Tire Inflation Pressure Check at least every two weeks. For details see Index.
  • Page 147 Coolant: What You Should Know at the Gas Station For normal replenishing, use water (potable • Fuel: water quality). Use premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/ Index 91 (Average of 96 R O N /86 MON). antifreeze), refer to Index.
  • Page 148 Mercedes-Benz AG Stuttgart-Untertuerkheim...

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