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  • Page 1 Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual S 320 S 420 S 500...

  • Page 2: Product Information

    Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

  • Page 3: Operator's Manual

    Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle.
  • Page 4 Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, if Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle.
  • Page 5 If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or write to:...
  • Page 6 We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator's Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.
  • Page 7 After 1000 miles (1500 km) speeds may be gradually increased to the permissible maximum Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet. Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet may result in vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Radio Frequency Infrared Remote Control Interior Lighting Doors Storage Compartments Product information Central Locking Switch First Aid Kit Operator's manual Trunk Stowing Things in the Vehicle Consumer Information Power Window and Sliding/Pop-Up Roof Ashtrays Problems with your vehicle Power Closing Ass. f Door and Trunk lid Lighter Reporting Safety Defects Anti-Theft Alarm System...
  • Page 9 Roof Rack Tachometer Checking Coolant Level Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive Coolant Temperature Gauge Adding Coolant MERCEDES-BENZ Spare Part Service Low Engine Coolant Level Checking Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp Automatic Trans. Fluid Level 109 Technical Data. Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. Consumer...

  • Page 10: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see Index 1 Left Front Parktronic warning indicator 21 Storage/eyeglasses compartment 2 Side air outlet, adjustable 22 Lock for storage/eyeglasses compartment and eye glove 3 Exterior lamp switch 23 Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock position 1 or 2) 4 Parking brake release 24 Switch for rear seat head restraints 5 Hood lock release...

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster 1 Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement warning 8 ASR function indicator lamp (yellow). lamp (yellow). See Index ESP function indicator lamp (yellow). See Index. 2 Coolant temperature gauge. See Index 9 Main/trip odometer. See Index 3 Fuel consumption gauge.

  • Page 13: Indicator Lamp Symbols

    Indicator Lamp Symbols Function Indicator Lamp High beam Fasten seat belts. See Index. Warning Lamp Battery not being charged properly. See Index (should go out with the engine running unless) ESP Adjust driving to road condition. See Index Exterior lamp failure. See Index. Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer ADS malfunction.
  • Page 14 Additional Function Indicator Lamps Additional Function Indicator Lamp on the Center in the Odometer Display Console Start Lock-Out malfunction. See Index. Passenger Airbag automatically switched off. See Index FSS indicator (days). See Index FSS indicator (distance). See Index...

  • Page 15: Catalytic Converter

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

  • Page 16: Starting And Turning Off The Engine

    The charge indicator lamp should go out as soon as the engine has started. In areas where temperatures frequently drop below -4°F (-20°C) we recommend that an engine block heater be installed. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will advise you on this subject.

  • Page 17: Driving Instructions

    MERCEDES-BENZ towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer. or tire dealer for repairs. It can also result in the brakes...
  • Page 18 Caution! Specified tire pressures must be maintained. This applies particularly if When driving down long and steep the tires are subjected to high loads grades, relieve the load on the brakes (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high by shifting into a lower gear. This helps ambient temperatures).
  • Page 19 Tire Traction Tire Speed Rating Parking The safe speed on a wet, snow covered Your vehicle is factory equipped with Warning! or icy road is always lower than on a "H" -rated tires, which have a European dry road. speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). An To reduce the risk of personal injury electronic speed limiter prevents your as a result of vehicle movement, before...
  • Page 20 Otherwise, deadly carbon monoxide transmission that is not covered by the (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Road salts and chemicals can adversely resulting in unconsciousness and affect braking efficiency. Increased death.
  • Page 21 Operation...

  • Page 22: Automatic Climate Control

    1 Air volume control for left air outlet, turn left to open 2 Air volume control for left center air outlet, turn left to open 3 Air volume control for right center air outlet, turn left to open 4 Air volume control for right air outlet, turn left to open 5 Left center air outlet,...
  • Page 23 The automatic climate control removes considerable moisture from the air during operation in the cooling mode. It is normal for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the underbody. The desired interior temperature can be selected separately for the left and right side of the passenger compartment.

  • Page 24: Basic Setting – Automatic Mode

    Basic Setting - Automatic Mode Special Settings Rear Window Defroster (use only for short duration) Press left and right Turn key in steering lock to automatic mode. Defogging Windows position 2. Simultaneously press both Switch off button. To select, press button.
  • Page 25 Air Recirculation Dust Filter Air Distribution This mode can be selected to prevent Dust particles (down to a certain size) annoying odors or dust from entering and pollen are filtered out before the car's interior. outside air enters the passenger Outside air is not supplied to the car's compartment through the air Press...
  • Page 26 Activated Charcoal Filter Notes: Residual Engine Heat Utilization To select, press button. The automatic air recirculation does With the engine switched off, it is To cancel, press button again. not function when selecting the possible to continue heating the interior Economy mode , or the outside for a short while.

  • Page 27: Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Outlet

    4 Adjustable air outlet, left side 5 Adjustable air outlet, right side 6 Air distribution slide Top position: air flow from air outlets (4 and 5). Bottom position: air flow from air outlets beneath front seats. Intermediate positions can be selected for a mixed air flow.

  • Page 28: Car Keys

    The key unfolds from the holder by security reasons, replacement keys can itself. only be obtained from your authorized The flat key fits all locks on the Car. Mercedes-Benz dealer. The transmitter for the infrared remote control is located in the key holder.

  • Page 29: Start Lock-Out

    The vehicle doors, trunk and fuel filler the system is not operational. Contact flap can be centrally locked and Unlocking an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or unlocked. call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes. Opening trunk Closing the windows and sliding/pop-...
  • Page 30 Locking and Unlocking Unlocking: Press transmit button . All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked. The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking methods (see below): Selective unlocking mode - Press transmit button once to unlock driver's door and fuel filler flap.
  • Page 31 The vehicle is automatically locked For operation in the USA only: This Choosing Global or Selective Mode again, if within 40 seconds of devise complies with Part 15 of the on Remote Control unlocking with the remote control, FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the neither door or trunk is opened, the following two conditions: Press and hold transmit buttons...
  • Page 32 Opening and Closing Windows and Warning! Sliding/Pop-Up Roof from Outside Never operate the windows or Aim transmitter eye (4) of remote sliding/pop-up roof if there is the control at door receivers (5 or 6). possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure. To open: In case the procedure causes Continue to press transmit button...

  • Page 33: Doors

    When you lock the car, all door lock buttons should move down. If any one stays up, the respective door is not properly closed. You should then unlock the car, open and reclose this door, and lock the car again. Each individual door can be locked with door lock button - the driver's door can only be locked when it is closed.

  • Page 34: Central Locking Switch

    If the car was previously locked with Notes: the central locking switch, while in the If doors are unlocked with the central selective remote control mode, only the locking switch after activating the door opened from the inside is automatic central locking, and neither unlocked.

  • Page 35: Trunk

    Notes: In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the doors and trunk can be locked and unlocked individually. If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, refer to Fuel Filler Flap, Manual Release (see Index). Trunk The trunk lid can be lowered by using the recessed grips in the trunk lid liner, and 0 Neutral position - push to open closed with the dirt-free retracting handle.

  • Page 36: Power Window And Sliding/Pop-Up Roof

    When locking doors or trunk, turn key Warning! in door lock or trunk lock to position 3 and hold. The windows and the Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof begin to close sliding/pop-up roof if there is the automatically after approximately 2 possiblity of anyone being harmed seconds.
  • Page 37 Power Closing Assist for Doors and Note: Warning! Trunk Lid If the trunk lid does not close, refer to Trunk Lid, Manual Closing in Index. To prevent possible personal injury, The doors and trunk lid close always keep hands and fingers away automatically if: from the door or trunk opening when closing a door or the trunk lid.

  • Page 38: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Anti-Theft Alarm System The alarm will last approximately 150 seconds in the form of blinking The anti-theft alarm is automatically exterior lamps. At the same time an armed or disarmed with any of your alarm horn will sound intermittently vehicle's keys or infrared remote for 60 seconds, pause for 30 seconds, control by locking or unlocking either and repeat for another 60 seconds.

  • Page 39: Power Seats, Front

    Power Seats, Front Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 (with the driver's or front Warning! passenger's door open, the power seats can also be operated with the Do not adjust the driver's seat while key removed or in steering lock driving.
  • Page 40 Storing seat/head restraint/ steering Recalling seat/head restraint/ steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror wheel and exterior rear view mirror positions in memory: positions stored in memory: Three sets of seat/head restraint/ To recall a seat/head restraint/ steering steering wheel and exterior rear view wheel and exterior rear view mirror mirror positions may be programmed position, push and hold position button...
  • Page 41 See also never ride in the front seat, except in airbag section for proper seat a Mercedes-Benz authorized positioning. BabySmart™ compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart™ Both the inside and outside rear view...

  • Page 42: Lumbar Support

    The amount of cushion height and curvature may be adjusted after turning the key in steering lock to position 2. The center section (2) can be selected together with bottom section (1) or top section (3). The inflation pressure of the air cushion can be continuously varied between position "0"...
  • Page 43 Caution! Keep compartment lids closed. This will prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident. Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height where the contents could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot liquids.

  • Page 44: Heated Seats

    The front seat heaters can be switched Note: on with the key in steering lock positions 1 or 2, the rear seat heaters When in operation, the seat heater only in steering lock position 2. consumes a large amount of power. It is advisable not to use the seat heater Press switch to turn on heater: longer than necessary.

  • Page 45: Power Seats, Rear

    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 position 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: Head Restraints, Rear

    Armrest with Integrated Power Head Restraints, Rear Placing head restraints upright: Compartment (Rear Bench Seat) (Vehicles without rear power seats) Pull head restraint forward by its strap until it locks in position. Pull down the armrest by its strap. Turn key in steering lock to position Inclination of head restraints: 1 or 2.

  • Page 47: Power Head Restraints, Rear

    Switch on center console Switches in rear doors Angle of head restraints: The head restraint angle can be Power Head Restraints, Rear Switch in center console: adjusted manually. (Vehicles with rear power seats) Both head restraints together can be Important! Turn key in steering lock to position 1 placed in either upright or fold-down or 2 (with the driver's or front...

  • Page 48: Adjustable Steering Wheel

    Adjustable Steering Wheel Note: The steering wheel position can be Turn key in steering lock to position 1 stored in memory together with the or 2 (with the driver's or front seat/head restraint/exterior and inside passenger's door open, the steering rear view mirror positions, see Index.

  • Page 49: Seat Belts

    Sitting in an for all seats, emergency ten™ tensioning except in a Mercedes-Benz excessively reclined position can be retractors for the front seats, as well as authorized BabySmart™ compatible dangerous.
  • Page 50 Seat Belt Warning System With the key in steering lock position 2, a warning sounds for a short time if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. Warning! Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident.
  • Page 51 Caution! USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs For safety reasons, avoid adjusting the Warning! such as your liver or spleen. seat or seat back into positions which • • could affect the correct seat belt Each occupant should wear their Position the lap belt as low as position.

  • Page 52: Baby Smart Airbag Deactivation System

    Special child seats, designed for use system. Follow the manufacturer's side front airbag when it is properly with the Mercedes-Benz system and instructions for installation of special installed. Otherwise they will be available at any authorized Mercedes- child seats.

  • Page 53: Self Test

    In cases of other frontal impacts, roll- • functioning. You must see an authorized second threshold exceeded: overs, certain side impacts, rear Mercedes-Benz dealer before using any airbag also activates collisions, or other accidents without child seat. frontal forces, the emergency tensioning Seat belt not fastened retractors will not be activated.

  • Page 54: Airbag

    Airbags The side impact airbags are located in will indicate a malfunction by the front doors. In conjunction with coming on again. 1 Driver airbag wearing the seat belts with emergency The following system components are 2 Front passenger airbag tensioning retractors, the airbags can monitored or undergo a self-check: 3 Side impact airbag...
  • Page 55 The side impact airbag for the front be activated. The driver and Mercedes-Benz dealer immediately passenger deploys only if the seat is passengers will then be protected by to have the system checked;...
  • Page 56 Mercedes-Benz dealer at that time installed. Otherwise they will be • and replaced when necessary. Do not lean with your head or...

  • Page 57: Child Restraint

    "SRS" • belts installed or supplied by An airbag system component by alerting him to the applicable section an authorized Mercedes-Benz within the steering wheel gets in the Owner's Manual. dealer. hot after the airbag has inflated.
  • Page 58 Children 12 years old and under must face or neck. A booster seat is never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized...

  • Page 59: Steering Lock

    1 Steering is unlocked. Notes: (If necessary, move steering wheel A warning sounds when the driver's slightly to allow the key to be turned door is opened with the key in steering clockwise to position 1.) lock position 1 or 0. Most electrical consumers can be operated.

  • Page 60: Combination Switch

    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 Windshield wiper O Wiper off Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed To signal minor directional changes, Combination Switch...
  • Page 61 "S" to 1 gallon water). correct ratio. For temperature below freezing: Have the system checked at your MB Windshield Washer Concentrate Blocked Windshield Wiper authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer "S" and commercially available as soon as possible. premixed windshield washer If the windshield wiper becomes solvent/antifreeze blocked (for example, due to snow), 1 part "S"...

  • Page 62: Exterior Lamp Switch

    Standing lamps, right Fog lamps will operate with the (turn left one stop) parking lamps and/or the low beam Standing lamps, left headlamps on. Fog lamps should only (turn left two stops) be used in conjunction with low beam Front fog lamps headlamps.

  • Page 63: Night Security Illumination

    The lamp-on respond to changes in light sensitivity. time period can be changed at your Mercedes-Benz dealer. Note: Inside Rear View Mirror The exterior mirrors have electrically heated glass. The heater switches on Manually adjust the mirror.
  • Page 64 Exterior Rear View Mirror Folding the mirrors out Multiple Images Turn switch to point rearward. Press This vehicle is equipped with anti- switch forward until the mirrors are fogging dual-pane side windows to folded out. provide extra insulation against heat, cold and noise.

  • Page 65: Sun Visors

    Sun Visors Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Roar seats: Swing sun visors down to protect Front seats: Touch the cover to lower the mirror. against sun glare. The lamp will switch on automatically. With the visor engaged in its inner If sunlight enters through a side mounting, the lamp can be switched Close the cover and the lamp will go window, disengage visor from inner...

  • Page 66: Interior Lighting

    2 Interior Lamps A Interior lamps switched off. B Interior lamps switched on, Rear Courtesy Lamps A Courtesy lamps switched off. B Courtesy lamps switched on. Interior Lighting Reading Lamps, Rear Note: The courtesy lamps cannot be Interior Lamps (Door contact) The lamps are switched on and off switched off as long as a rear door is individually with a switch in the...

  • Page 67: Storage Compartments

    Storage Compartments Storage/Eyeglasses Compartment in the Dashboard To open: Press button (2). 1 Storage/eyeglasses compartment Glove Box 2 Button for storage/ The glove box lid is equipped with a eyeglasses compartment container for coins and small accessories. 3 Glove box To open: Press button (4).

  • Page 68: First Aid Kit

    Storage Compartment below the Storage Compartments in the Rear First Aid Kit Front Armrest Passenger Compartment Opening lid (Vehicles without rear passenger (Vehicles with individual seats) The first aid kit is stored in the shelf compartment climate control) Slide cover to below the rear window.

  • Page 69: Ashtrays

    in center console, front in rear doors Lighter Ashtrays To remove ashtray from center Turn key in steering lock to position console: 1 or 2. By touching the top of the cover Push in lighter (1); it will pop out lightly, the ashtray opens automatically.

  • Page 70: Sliding /Pop-Up Roof

    Warning! When closing the sliding roof, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. Notes: The sliding roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur, refer to Emergency Operation in Index. The sliding roof can also be closed with the key or infrared remote control Sliding/Pop-Up Roof (optional)

  • Page 71: Power Windows

    Express Opening and Closing Press switch past resistance point and release - window opens or closes completely. To interrupt procedure, briefly press 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 72 Warning! The power windows can also be closed Synchronizing Power Windows with the key or infrared remote control When closing the windows, be sure while locking the vehicle doors or If the power supply was interrupted that there is no danger of anyone trunk (see Central Locking System in (battery disconnected or empty), the being harmed by the closing...

  • Page 73: Rear Window Sunshade

    Note: The trunk lid cannot be released by the switch when previously locked with the key. To open, refer to Trunk, separately locked (in Index). Shelf below Rear Window Warning! The shelf below the rear window should not be used to carry objects. This will prevent such objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident...

  • Page 74: Instrument Lamps

    Instrument Lamps Rotate adjusting knob (1) to vary intensity of instrument lamps. Display Illumination Press adjusting knob to briefly illuminate the display (with key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1). With exterior lamps switched on the display illumination becomes automatically dim.

  • Page 75: Garage Door Opener

    Garage Door Opener transmitter, contact your authorized the inside rear view mirror until Mercedes-Benz dealer or call its control light begins to flash at 1 Remote control transmitter located on Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance a rate of about once a second.

  • Page 76: Antenna

    remote control light starts to flash, first Release and press the programmed Antenna slowly, then rapidly. This means that button on the rear view mirror the integrated remote control has once again to turn off the training The antenna extends when switching accepted the frequency and code of the light in the garage door opener.
  • Page 77 Driving...

  • Page 78: Drinking And Driving

    Drinking and Driving Driving Off Warning! Test the brakes briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the Drinking and driving can be a very road is clear of other traffic. dangerous combination. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect Warm up the engine smoothly.

  • Page 79: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission drive. The vehicle may otherwise start Accelerator position creeping when the selector lever is in The automatic transmission selects drive or reverse position. Partial throttle = early upshifting individual gears automatically, = normal acceleration dependent upon Warning! Full throttle = later upshifting •...
  • Page 80 Use this position while parked. Rather, the driver should Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. descending very steep or lengthy always use the parking brake in downgrades and only at speeds addition to placing the selector lever below 40 mph (60 km/h).
  • Page 81 Important! Depending on the degree of the incline, Stopping shift selector lever to a lower gear With selector lever in position "D", "4" range early enough to maintain engine For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, or "3", upshifting from 1st to 2nd to RPM within the best torque range.
  • Page 82 Always be certain of the program mode Have the transmission checked at your selected since the vehicle driving Never change the program mode when authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as characteristics change with the the selector lever is out of position "P". soon as possible.

  • Page 83: Cruise Control

    If a set speed is to be increased or system checked at your authorized decreased slightly, e.g. to adapt to the Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as traffic flow, hold lever in position 1 or possible. Cruise Control...
  • Page 84 Note: Important! Warning! If the engine does not brake the vehicle sufficiently while driving on a Moving gear selector lever to position Only use the cruise control if the downgrade, the speed you set on the "N" switches the cruise control off. traffic and weather conditions make cruise control may be exceeded and it advisable to travel at a steady...

  • Page 85: Parking Assist (Parktronic)

    The Parktronic can be switched off by Use a mild car wash detergent, such a control switch located in the center Interference caused by other as Mercedes-Benz approved Car console. ultrasonic signals (e.g. working Shampoo, with plenty of water. jackhammers or the air brakes of...
  • Page 86 Warning Indicators Warning indicator for the rear area are located in the rear interior lamp. Warning indicators for front area The frames are illuminated in white Warning indicators for rear area when the Parktronic is engaged. Frame Each of the warning indicator has 6 yellow and 2 red segments.
  • Page 87 Monitoring reach of sensors Minimum distance between vehicle and Parktronic Switch obstacle Front bumper. Parktronic switched off center approx. 40 in (100 cm) Front corner approx. 24 in (60 cm) corners approx. 6 in (15 cm) Parktronic switched on center approx.

  • Page 88: Charge Indicator Lamp

    Turn off engine vehicle. Otherwise, the engine will immediately and contact an authorized overheat due to an inoperative water Mercedes-Benz dealer. Do not operate pump which may result in damage to the car until the condition is repaired. the engine.

  • Page 89: Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp

    "Check should not be ignored. Extended consumption is indicated at engine idle Engine" lamp to illuminate. driving with the light illuminated could speed. result in engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

  • Page 90: Outside Temperature Indicator

    This means that the accuracy covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited compartment to catch fire. of the displayed temperature can only Warranty.

  • Page 91: Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp

    You can be seriously burned. the engine compartment next to the covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited radiator. Warranty.

  • Page 92: Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp

    If an exterior lamp fails, the indicator Have the brake system checked at your lamp will come on only when that authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as lamp is switched on. soon as possible. If a brake or turn signal lamp fails, the...

  • Page 93: Brake Warning Lamp

    Brake Warning Lamp When the minimum mark on the reservoir is reached, have the brake The brake warning lamp will come on system checked for brake pad thickness with the key in steering lock position and leaks. 2 and should go out when the engine is running.
  • Page 94 Following a completed service the status for days or distance is 10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000 km) and Mercedes-Benz dealer sets the counter displayed once more. Continue 15 000 miles (Canada: 22 500 km), or to 10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000 km) to hold button (1).
  • Page 95 2. and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving. Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 96: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    Have the BAS, ASR or ESP checked at The BAS/ASR or BAS/ESP your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer malfunction indicator lamp in the as soon as possbile. instrument cluster come on with the key in steering lock position 2 and...
  • Page 97 Index), the engine must be shut off (key Have the BAS or ASR checked at your and spin in acceleration. While in steering lock position 0 or 1). authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as engaged, the yellow warning lamp in Otherwise, the acceleration slip soon as possible.
  • Page 98 Doing so may cause serious damage to the upper half of the ASR switch. The the drive train which is not covered by ASR warning lamp, located in the the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. speedometer dial, is continuously illuminated.

  • Page 99: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)

    Caution! program is only achieved with Have the BAS or ESP checked at your Mercedes-Benz recommended M + S If the vehicle is towed with the front authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as radial-ply tires and/or snow chains.
  • Page 100 Doing so may cause serious damage to the upper half of the ESP switch. The the drives train which is not covered by ESP warning lamp, located in the the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. speedometer dial, is continuously illuminated.

  • Page 101: Adaptive Damping System (Ads)

    This setting should be used for detected a malfunction. regular driving. We recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as possible to have the system checked out. Note: If the power supply was interrupted...

  • Page 102: Emission Control

    Mercedes-Benz servicing system checked at your authorized requirements. For details refer to the Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as Maintenance Booklet. possible. The control module switches off the "CHECK ENGINE" indicator lamp if the condition, causing the lamp to come on, no longer exists.

  • Page 103: Acceleration Slip Regulation (Asr)

    Abroad, there is a widely-spread system: Add MB Concentrate "S" Use only snow chains that are tested Mercedes-Benz service network at your to a premixed windshield washer and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. disposal. If you plan to travel into areas...
  • Page 105 Practical Hints...
  • Page 106 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 sockets, ignition cables, diagnostic...
  • Page 107 Adding Coolant or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is If coolant has to be added, a overheated. 50/50 mixture of water and MB • anticorrosion/antifreeze should be Do not remove pressure cap on added. coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 194°F S320: (90°C).
  • Page 108 S 320 S 420, S 500 Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Checking Engine Oil Level Check engine oil level approximately For low engine oil level warning lamp, 5 minutes after stopping the engine, see Index.
  • Page 109 For this reason the dipstick is omitted. If you notice fluid leaks or gear shifting malfunctions, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer check the transmission fluid level. Spare Wheel Trunk Lamp 1 Trunk floor...
  • Page 110 Warning! The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle. Use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
  • Page 111 If the fire tread is badly worn, or if shown on the original part. See your replacement - the spare wheel, if the tires have sustained damage, authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for possible, should be used on the rear replace them. further information.
  • Page 112 Important! Warning! Changing Wheels Unidirectional snow tires must always The jack is designed exclusively for Move vehicle to a level area which is be mounted with arrow on tire sidewall jacking up the vehicle at the jack a safe distance from the roadway. pointing in direction of vehicle forward tubes built into either side of the movement.
  • Page 113 4. Remove lug wrench (1) and The tube openings are located 7. Jack up the vehicle until the wheel extension (2) from tool kit and directly behind the front wheel is clear of the ground. Never start assemble. Loosen but do not housings and in front of the rear engine while vehicle is raised.
  • Page 114 Warning! Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted. Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident.
  • Page 115 Tire Inflation Pressure with lighter loads and are perfectly Warning! permissible. The ride of the vehicle, A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire however, will become somewhat Do not overinflate tires. inflation pressures specified for harder. Overinflating tires can result in summer and winter tires as well as for sudden deflation (blowout) because the varying operating conditions.
  • Page 116 Exterior Lamps Headlamp Assembly 6 Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw Headlamp Adjustment 1 Cover for low beam headlamp bulb and fog lamp 7 Scale for horizontal Correct headlamp adjustment is adjustment extremely important. Check and 2 Latch for cover (1) readjust headlamps at regular intervals 8 Electrical connector for low and when a bulb has been replaced.
  • Page 117 Replacing bulb: Bulb for Low Beam H7 (55 W) Bulb for high beam H1 (55 W) Bulb for Fog Lamp H1 (55 W) To prevent a possible electrical short Open hood. circuit, switch off lamp prior to Open hood. replacing a bulb. Depress latch (4) and remove cover (3).
  • Page 118 Replacing Bulb: To prevent a possible electrical short circuit, switch off lamp prior to replacing a bulb. When replacing bulbs, install only 12 volt bulbs with the specified watt rating. When replacing halogen bulbs do not touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands.
  • Page 119 Bulb for High Beam H1 (55 W) Bulb for Low Beam (Xenon) Bulb for Fog Lamp H1 (55 W) Open hood. Warning! Open hood. Depress latch (4) and remove Because of high voltage in Xenon Depress latch (2) and remove cover (1). cover (3).
  • Page 120 Turn Signal, Parking, Side 1 Latch for turn signal, parking, Marker and Standing Lamp side marker and standing lamp (2357 NA [28.5/8.3 W/30/2.2 cp] bulb) assembly Open hood. 2 Bulb socket for turn signal, parking, side marker and Squeeze latch (1) together and lift standing lamp complete lamp assembly out to front of vehicle.
  • Page 121 Adjusting Headlamp Aim 1. Park vehicle on level surface 3. Move vehicle on the level approximately 6 inches surface 25 feet (7.6 m) straight Correct headlamp adjustment is (152 mm) from a vertical test back from the wall. extremely important. To check and screen or wall.
  • Page 122 7. Horizontal headlamp aim (low beams on): Turn adjusting screw (5) (Right front headlamp: counterclockwise to adjust to the left, clockwise to the right; left front headlamp: counterclockwise to adjust to the right, clockwise to the left.) until the headlamps (low beam) illuminate the test screen as shown.
  • Page 123 Taillamp Assemblies 6 Trunk lamp (10 W bulb) License Plate Lamps (5 W bulb) 1 Turn signal lamp 7 Cover (21 W/32 cp bulb) Loosen both securing screws (1), To replace bulbs: remove lamp and take out bulb. 2 Stop, side marker lamp (21/4 W/35/1.2 cp bulb) Open trunk lid.
  • Page 124 Battery The battery should always be kept While the engine is running the battery sufficiently charged, in order to last an terminal clamps must not be loosened Warning! optimum length of time. or detached, otherwise the generator and other electronic components would Failure to follow these Therefore, we strongly recommend be damaged.
  • Page 125 Jump Starting Warning! Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and personal injury. Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting, you might get injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
  • Page 126 If the battery is discharged, the engine Important! 6. After the engine has started, should be started with jumper cables remove jumper cables by exactly and the (12V) battery of another 3. Clamp one end of the first jumper reversing the above installation vehicle.
  • Page 127 Caution! To positively avoid a possibility of damage to the transmission, however, If the vehicle is towed with the front we recommend to disconnect the drive axle raised, the engine must be shut shaft at the rear axle drive flange on any off.
  • Page 128 "how-to" information as cause lasting damage. Your vehicle has been treated at well as references to Mercedes-Benz the factory with a wax-base rust- approved car care products. Such damage is caused not only by...
  • Page 129 Engine Cleaning ventilation intake. Use plenty of water Tar Stains and rinse the sponge and chamois Prior to cleaning the engine frequently. Quickly remove tar stains before they compartment make sure to protect dry and become more difficult to electrical components and connectors Rinse with clear water and thoroughly remove.
  • Page 130 Hard Plastic Trim Items cleaning perforated leather as its Warning! underside should not become wet. Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Do not bleach or dye seat belts as Care onto soft lint-free cloth and apply this may severely weaken them. In a with light pressure.
  • Page 131 Paintwork, Painted Body Light Alloy Wheels Ornamental Moldings Components Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care For regular cleaning and care of very Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be used for regular cleaning of dirty chrome-plated parts, use a chrome should be applied when water drops on the light alloy wheels.
  • Page 132 Testing Remote Control Change batteries, inserting new ones Sychronizing System: with plus (+) side facing up. Checking Batteries: To synchronize system, aim transmitter Press battery cover onto housing until eye (1) at vehicle and briefly press If transmit button locked in place. transmit button twice.
  • Page 133 Installation: Push button (1) up for approximately 5 seconds. Insert the head restraint and push it down to the stop. Adjust head restraint to the desired position. Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Front Head Restraints Depress release button (2) beneath the Do not drive the vehicle without the seatback covering material and pull...
  • Page 134 Assemble the lug wrench and extension (from tool kit). Insert extension through opening in panel and place on the hex-drive of the electric motor. Turn lug wrench (manually) to open or close roof as desired. To slide the roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear: turn clockwise.
  • Page 135 Note: Do not open engine hood with wiper arms folded forward. Do not allow wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without wiper blades inserted. The glass may be scratched or broken. Make certain that the wiper blade is properly installed. An improperly installed blade may cause windshield damage.

  • Page 136: Manual Closing Of Trunk Lid

    Headlamp Wiper Blades Manual Closing of Trunk Lid Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap Removal: The trunk lid can be closed manually The manual release knob is located should a malfunction occur on the behind the right side trunk panel and Fold wiper arm forward.

  • Page 137: Roof Rack

    S 320 S 420, S 500 Use only those roof racks approved Layout of PoIy-V-belt Drive 6 Generator (alternator) by Mercedes-Benz to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manufacturer's 1 Automatic belt tensioner 7 Idler pulley installation instructions. 2 Crankshaft...
  • Page 138 More than 300,000 different spare parts, even for older models, are available. Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected to the most stringent quality inspections. Each part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
  • Page 139 Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. Consumer Information...

  • Page 140: Identification Plates

    Identification Plates When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers. 1 Vehicle Identification No. 2 Certification Tag 3 Identification Tag (lower edge of windshield) 4 Engine No. (S 320 only: front right) 5 Body No. and Paintwork No. 6 Emission Control Tag 7 Information Tag California version...
  • Page 141 Should you lose your Owner's Service Service and Warranty Policy Booklet and Warranty Policy Booklet, have and your authorized MERCEDES- your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ BENZ dealer will exchange or repair dealer arrange for a replacement. It will any defective parts in accordance with be mailed to you.

  • Page 142: Technical Data S 320

    Poly – V belts length 2205 mm Electrode gap 0.8 mm (0.032 in) Tightening torque 15-22 ft.lb. (20-30 Nm) The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
  • Page 143 Technical Data S 320 Main Dimensions Weights See certification tag Model S 320 (140.032) Roof load max. 100 kg (220 lb) Overall vehicle length 5213 mm (201.3 in) Trunk load max. 100 kg (220 lb) Overall vehicle width 1886 mm ( 74.3 in) Overall height: 1483 mm ( 58.4 in) Wheel base...
  • Page 144 Poly – V - belts length 2510 mm Electrode gap 0.8 mm (0.032 in) Tightening torque 15-22 ft.lb. (20-30 Nm) The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
  • Page 145 Technical Data S 420 Weights See certification tag Main Dimensions Roof load max. 100 kg (220 lb) Overall vehicle length 5213 mm (205.2 in) Trunk load max. 100 kg (220 lb) Overall vehicle width 1886 mm ( 74.3 in) Overall height: 1495 mm ( 58.9 in) Wheel base 3140 mm (123.6 in)
  • Page 146 Poly – V - belts length 2510 mm Electrode gap 0.8 mm (0.032 in) Tightening torque 15-22 ft.lb. (20-30 Nm) The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
  • Page 147 Technical Data S 500 Weights See certification tag Main Dimensions Roof load max. 100 kg (220 lb) Overall vehicle length 5213 mm (205.2 in) Trunk load max. 100 kg (220 lb) Overall vehicle width 1886 mm ( 74.3 in) Overall height: 1486 mm ( 58.5 in) Wheel base 3140 mm (123.6 in)

  • Page 148: 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. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
  • Page 149 Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Power steering approx. 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) MB Power steering fluid Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid Brake system approx. 0.7 US qt (0.7 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4) Windshield washer and approx.

  • Page 150: Engine Oils

    • by the Mercedes-Benz Limited do not exceed /s of maximum Warranty. It is recommended to use only brake accelerator pedal position, if the fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz.

  • Page 151: Fuel Requirements

    A major concern among engine ASTM standard D 439: manufacturers is carbon build up Using mixtures of Ethanol and caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz The octane number (posted at the pump) Methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, recommends to use only quality must be 91min.

  • Page 152: Coolants

    The water in the cooling system must time you bring your vehicle to your The cooling system was filled at the meet minimum requirements, which are authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for factory with a coolant providing freeze usually satisfied by normal drinking maintenance service.

  • Page 153: Consumer Information

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

  • Page 154: Problems With Your Vehicle

    Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the dealership...

  • Page 155: Reporting Safety Defects

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz of North America Inc.. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800- 424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C.

  • Page 157: Index

    Index...

  • Page 158: Armrest, Front

    ABS 81, 95-97, BabySmart Capacities: Fuels, coolants, Acceleration slip control (ASR) 96-97,99 lubricants etc. Adaptive damping system (ADS) Battery Catalytic converter ADS 101, 124, Battery not being charged Cellular telephone Air conditioner refrigerant Charge indicator lamp 16, Brake Central locking switch Air distribution assist system Central locking system...

  • Page 159: Layout Of Poly-V-Belt Drive

    Electronic stability program (ESP) First aid kit Lamps, exterior Fog lamps Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) Flexible service system Headlamps 62, 92, 116, 118, 93-94 High mounted stop lamp Emission control Fuel License plate lamp 62, Emission control label Gasoline additives Standing lamps 62, Engine malfunction Premium unleaded gasoline...

  • Page 160: Warranty Coverage

    Parking assist (Parktronic) Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Transmission Parking brake 16-17,19, 69, 78-81, 93, emergency tensioning retractor Traveling abroad 97, 99, 102, 110, 112, and airbag Trip odometer Power closing assist for doors and Seat belt warning lamp Trunk trunk lid Seat belts and warning system...

  • Page 163: Service And Literature

    Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer has trained technicians and To help avoid personal injury, be extremely original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For careful when performing any service work or expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz repairs, improper or incomplete service or the dealer.

  • Page 164: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip

    The engine compartment of Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip model S 500 is illustrated. 1 Fuel Supply Open flap by pushing near front (arrow), turn fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released, then remove cap.
  • Page 165 What You Should Know at the Gas Station Coolant: Fuel: For normal replenishing, use water (potable water quality). For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/ antifreeze), To prevent fuel vapors from escaping Into open air, fully refer to Index. insert filler nozzle unit. Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out - do Bulbs: not overfill.

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