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  • Page 1 Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual S 350 TURBODIESEL...

  • 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 We recommend to select positions "3" or "2"only at moderate speeds (for hill driving). 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. Radio Transmitters Warning! Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Power closing assist for door and Rear Window Sunshade trunk lid Rear Window Defroster Product information Anti-Theft Alarm System Trunk Lid Release switch Operator's manual Power Seats Instrument Lamps Consumer Information Lumbar support Display Illumination Problems with your vehicle Multicontour Backrest Trip Odometer Reporting Safety Defects...
  • Page 9 Roof rack Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp Spare Wheel, lug wrench Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof Seat Belt and Lock Warning Lamp MERCEDES-BENZ First Aid Kit Spare Parts Service Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp Stowing Things in the Vehicle Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive...

  • Page 10: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see specified pages Adjustable air outlet Storage/eyeglasses compartment Exterior lamp switch Lock for storage/eyeglasses compartment and eye glove Parking brake release Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock position 2) Hood lock release Rear window defroster switch Parking brake pedal Activated charcoal filter switch...

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow). See Index Trip odometer. See Index Coolant temperature gauge. See Index Main odometer. See Index Fuel consumption gauge. See Index Outside temperature indicator. See Index Engine oil pressure gauge (bar). See Index Right turn signal indicator lamp (green) See Index Left turn signal indicator lamp (green).

  • Page 13: Indicator Lamp Symbols

    Indicator Lamp Symbols Function Indicator Lamp High beam Exterior lamp failure. See Index. Preglow. See Index. ADS malfunction. See Index. Warning Lamp ETS malfunction. See Index. (should go out with the engine running unless) ETS. Adjust driving to road condition. ABS malfunction.

  • Page 14: Starting And Turning Off The Engine

    Starting and Turning off the Engine Ambient temperatures above Hot Engine + 14 °F (-10 °C): Starter Lock-Out Turn key in steering lock clockwise to Do not depress accelerator. Turn key the stop and start engine immediately Important! in steering lock clockwise to the without depressing the accelerator.

  • Page 15: Driving Instructions

    Data for downshift points. in the shop for the required Mercedes-Benz dealer at the earliest maintenance. possible date. After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than...
  • Page 16 Depending upon the weather and/or the reservoir. road surface (conditions), the tire traction varies widely. Have the brake system inspected at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer Specified tire pressures must be immediately. maintained. This applies particularly if the tires are subjected to high loads Install only brake pads and brake fluid (e.g.
  • Page 17 Aquaplaning your stopping distance as compared Parking with summer tires. Stopping distance, Depending on the depth of the water however, is still considerably greater Warning! layer on the road, aquaplaning may than when the road is wet or dry, occur, even at low speeds and with new To reduce the risk of personal injury tires.
  • Page 18 Winter Driving Instructions If the vehicle is parked after being Passenger Compartment driven on salt treated roads, the braking The most important rule for slippery or efficiency should be tested as soon as Warning! icy roads is to drive sensibly and to possible after driving is resumed while avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and observing the safety rules in the...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation...

  • Page 20: Air Outlets

    Air Outlets 5 Left center air outlet, Dust Filter adjustable 1 Air volume control 6 Right center air outlet, Dust particles (down to a certain size) for left air outlet, adjustable and pollen are filtered out before turn left to open 7 Side air outlet, left and right, outside air enters the passenger 2 Air volume control...

  • Page 21: Automatic Climate Control

    Automatic Climate Control 5 Defrost Right side passenger 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 15 Air distribution buttons...
  • Page 22 The temperature selected with the 1, 12 Temperature Selector Note: temperature selector is reached as quickly as possible. The desired interior temperature can be If the Automatic Climate Control is in selected separately for the left and right the "Diagnosis Mode", turn key in The temperature selector should be left side of the passenger compartment.
  • Page 23 6 Residual Engine Heat The system will automatically shut off The system will automatically Utilization switch from recirculated air to fresh • after approx. 30 minutes, air if button is pressed With the engine switched off, it is • if the engine coolant temperature possible to continue heating the interior drops below 122°F (50 °C), •...

  • Page 24: Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Outlet

    8 Air Volume Selector 11 Off The air volume is automatically The fresh air supply to the car interior regulated in is shut off. AUTO = Normal setting and all intermediate positions, except While driving, use this setting only when selecting temporarily, otherwise the windshield = minimum air flow, MAX could fog up.
  • Page 25 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 26: Car Keys

    The transmitter for the infrared remote only be obtained from your authorized control is located in the key holder, the The flat key fits all locks on the car. Mercedes-Benz dealer. receivers are located in the door handles and next to the trunk lock.

  • Page 27: Infrared Remote Control

    Infrared Remote Control Starter Lock-Out Important! Locking the vehicle activates the starter lock-out. The engine can only be started, if the vehicle was unlocked from the outside. Transmit button Receiver in door handle Transmitter eye and battery check Unlocking: The vehicle can be centrally locked and unlocked, as well as the windows and Aim transmitter eye (2) at a receiver sliding roof closed with infrared remote...
  • Page 28 Locking: Notes: Aim transmitter eye (2) at a receiver If a door or the trunk is not properly (3) and press transmit button (1). closed after you attempt to lock the Distance to receiver max. 20 ft (6 m). vehicle by remote control, the red indicator lamps will continue to blink The red indicator lamp on the receiver (max.
  • Page 29 Closing Windows and Sliding/ Pop- Warning! Note: Up Roof from Outside Never close the windows or If the side windows and sliding/ pop- Continue to press transmit button (1) sliding/pop-up roof if there is the up roof cannot be opened after locking car.
  • Page 30 Central Locking System Starter Lock-Out Central locking switch The entire vehicle may be locked or Important! Doors unlocked by either using the master key in the door or trunk locks, or Locking the vehicle activates the starter 1 Opening - pull handle central locking switch located in center lock-out.

  • Page 31: Trunk

    When you lock the car, all door lock Notes: buttons should move down. If any one stays up, the respective door is not In case of a malfunction in the central properly closed. locking system the doors and trunk can be locked and unlocked individually.

  • Page 32: Power Window And Sliding Pop-Up Roof

    Warning! Never close the windows or siding/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 immediately reversed by turning the key to the unlocking position (3) within 10 seconds.

  • Page 33: Trunk Lid

    Power Closing Assist for Doors and Note: Warning! Trunk Lid If the trunk lid does not close, refer to To prevent possible personal injury, The doors and trunk lid close Trunk Lid, Manual Closing in Index. always keep hands and fingers away automatically if: from the door or trunk opening when closing a door or the trunk...

  • Page 34: Anti-Theft Alarm System

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

  • Page 35: Power Seats

    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 36 Storing seat/head restraint/ steering Recalling seat/head restraint/ steering wheel/exterior and inside rear view wheel/exterior and inside rear view mirror positions in memory: mirror positions stored in memory: Three sets of seat/head restraint/ To recall a seat/head restraint/ steering steering wheel/exterior and inside rear wheel/exterior and inside rear view view mirror positions may be mirror position, push and hold position...
  • Page 37 Important! Prior to operating the vehicle, the Fasten seat belts. Infants and small driver should adjust the seat height for children should be seated in a properly Bring seat backrest to upright position proper vision as well as fore/aft secured restraint system that complies before recalling a stored seat/head placement and seat back angle to insure with U.S.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 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 41 Armrest with Integrated Storage Head Restraints, Rear Placing head restraints upright: Compartment (Rear Bench Seat) Pull head restraint forward by its strap (Vehicles without rear power until it locks in position. Pull down the armrest by its strap. seats) Inclination of head restraints: Before storing the armrest in the The head restraint inclination can be backrest, close its storage com-...

  • Page 42: Adjustable Steering Wheel

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

  • Page 43: Seat Belts And Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    Seat Belts and Supplemental Warning! Seat Belt Warning System Restraint System (SRS) Never ride in a moving vehicle with With the key in steering lock position Your vehicle is equipped with lap- the seat back reclined. Sitting in an 2, a warning sounds for a short time if shoulder seat belts, emergency excessively reclined position can be the driver's seat belt is not fastened.
  • Page 44 For safety reasons, avoid adjusting 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 45 Warning! That would increase the chance Pregnant women should also use • of head and neck injuries. The a lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. belt would also apply too much portion should be positioned as force to the ribs or abdomen, low as possible on the hips to •...

  • Page 46: Emergency Tensioning Retractor (Etr)

    • According to accident statistics, Supplemental Restraint System Emergency Tensioning children are safer when properly (SRS) Retractor (ETR) restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating The SRS uses two crash severity levels The seat belts are equipped with positions.

  • Page 47: Airbag

    Airbags The most effective occupant restraint system yet developed for use in production vehicles is the three point 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 48 Initially, when the key is turned from authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer angled impacts (within the shaded steering lock position 0 to positions 1 or immediately to have the system...
  • Page 49 MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at that time and replaced when necessary. • Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls.
  • Page 50 Mercedes-Benz dealer. front passenger airbag cover and Mercedes-Benz dealer. installation of additional • Do not pass belts over sharp electrical/electronic equipment on •...
  • Page 51 Infants and Child Restraint Warning! Children too big for child restraint Systems systems should ride in rear seats According to accident statistics, using regular seat belts. Position We recommend that all infants and children are safer when properly shoulder belt across chest and children be restrained at all times while restrained in the rear seating shoulder, not face or neck.

  • Page 52: Steering Lock

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

  • Page 53: Combination Switch

    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 Canada only: also in position when the engine is running) 7 Windshield wiper 0 Wiper off...
  • Page 54 (40 ml "S" to 1 gallon solvent). Have the system checked at your sounds at a faster than normal rate. In authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer addition, the exterior lamp failure Windshield Wiper Smears as soon as possible.

  • Page 55: Exterior Lamp Switch

    Standing Lamps Parking lamps (also side When the vehicle is parked on the marker lamps, taillamps, street the standing lamps (right or left license plate lamps, side parking lamps) can be turned on, instrument panel lamps) making the vehicle more visible to Canada only: When the passing vehicles.

  • Page 56: Inside And Exterior Rear View Mirrors

    Inside and Exterior Rear View Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Mirrors (with either front door open, the mirror can be operated with key removed or in Inside Rear View Mirror steering lock position 0 or 1). The mirror is electrically Turn switch to position adjustable.
  • Page 57 Exterior Rear View Mirrors Note: Turn key in steering lock to position 2 The exterior mirrors have electrically (with either front door open, the heated glass. The heater switches on mirrors can be operated with key automatically, depending on outside removed or in steering lock position 0 temperature.
  • Page 58 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 59: Sun Visors

    Sun Visors Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Rear 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 Close the cover and the lamp will go If sunlight enters through a side mounting, the lamp can be switched on out.

  • Page 60: 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 5 Reading Lamps, Rear Note: Interior Lamps (Door contact) The lamps are switched on and off The courtesy lamps cannot be individually with a switch in the switched off as long as a rear door is...

  • Page 61: Storage Compartments

    Storage/Eyeglasses Note: Compartment The storage compartments may be To open: Press button (2). locked and unlocked by using the master key in lock (5). Glove Box Locking: The glove box lid is equipped with a container for coins and small Turn master key in lock (5) to the accessories.

  • Page 62: Ashtrays

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

  • Page 63: Sliding Roof With Rear Pop-Up Feature

    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 64: Power Windows

    Express Opening and Closing Press switch past re- sistance 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 65: Rear Window Sunshade

    Warning! Warning! When closing the windows, be sure When leaving the vehicle, always that there is no danger of anyone remove the key from the steering being harmed by the closing lock. Do not leave children procedure. unattended in the vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle In case of obstruction, the automatic equipment can cause serious personal...

  • Page 66: Rear Window Defroster

    Note: The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the defroster as soon as the window is clear. The defroster is automatically turned off after a maximum of 20 minutes of operation.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Shelf Below Rear Window

    Shelf below Rear Window Antenna Cellular Telephone Warning! The antenna extends when switching The vehicle is prepared for the on the telephone. installation of a cellular telephone. For The shelf below the rear window further information and installation should not be used to carry objects. Note: contact your authorized Mercedes- This will prevent such objects from...

  • Page 69: Driving

    Driving...

  • Page 70: Drinking And Driving

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

  • Page 71: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission until ready to drive. The vehicle may Accelerator position otherwise start creeping when the The automatic transmission selects selector lever is in drive or reverse Partial throttle = early upshifting = individual gears automatically, position. normal acceleration dependent upon Warning! Full throttle = later upshifting = •...
  • Page 72 Engage only Coasting the vehicle, or driving for with the car stopped. any other reason with selector lever in "N", can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 73 Important! To prevent the engine from laboring at Stopping low RPMs, do not allow the engine Do not exceed the vehicle speed limits speed to drop too low on uphill For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, for individual gear selections, which gradients.

  • Page 74: Rear Fender Indicator

    Rear Fender Indicators Normally the vehicle is accelerated to the desired speed with the accelerator. When the reverse gear is selected, the rear fender indicators will extend Speed is set by briefly pushing the upward from the rear corners of the lever to position 1 or 2.
  • Page 75 • The use of cruise control can be system checked at your authorized dangerous on slippery roads. Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as Caution! Rapid changes in tire adhesion possible. can result in wheel spin and loss When driving with the cruise control, of control.

  • Page 76: Charge Indicator Lamp

    The low engine oil level warning light continuing to operate the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz dealer. Do not operate should not be ignored. Extended Otherwise, the engine will overheat due the car until the condition is repaired.

  • Page 77: Engine Oil Consumption

    Avoid this engine speed, as it may normal. Frequent driving at high result in engine damage that is not engine speeds results in increased With the engine switched off, the covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited consumption. needle reads "0". Warranty. Due to system design, maximum For engine protection, the fuel supply consumption is indicated at idle speed.

  • Page 78: Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp

    Doing so may cause serious engine Adaptation to ambient temperature damage which is not covered by the takes place in steps and depends on the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. prevailing driving conditions (stop- and-go or moderate, constant driving) and amount of temperature change.

  • Page 79: Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp

    You can be seriously burned. headlamp washer system is located in covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited the engine compartment next to the Warranty. radiator.

  • Page 80: 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 81: Brake Warning Lamp

    Brake Warning Lamp Warning! When the minimum mark on the reservoir is reached, have the brake The brake warning lamp will come on Driving with the brake warning system checked for brake pad thickness with the key in steering lock position lamp on can result in an accident.
  • Page 82 Have the system checked at your your hazard warning flashers as driving. authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer appropriate. as soon as possible. With the ABS malfunctioning, the ETS is also switched off. Both malfunction indicator lamps come on with the key in steering lock position 2.

  • Page 83: Electronic Traction System (Ets)

    In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the electronic traction • while driving, ease up on the system is only achieved with accelerator. Mercedes-Benz recommended M + S radial-ply tires and/or snow chains. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.

  • Page 84: Adaptive Damping System (Ads)

    Note: We recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as The firm damping program must be soon as possible to have the system selected again when restarting the checked out.

  • Page 85: Emission Control

    Inhalation of exhaust gas is Abroad, there is a widely-spread keep certain components of the exhaust hazardous to your health. All Mercedes-Benz service network at gases within permissible limits required exhaust gas contains carbon your disposal. If you plan to travel into by law.

  • Page 86: Winter Driving

    Snow Chains For viscosity (SAE class) and free-of-charge at your authorized filling quantity, see Mercedes-Benz dealer by using the Use only snow chains that are tested Capacities: Fuels, Coolants, coupon in the "Owner's Service and and recommended by Mercedes-Benz.

  • Page 87: Practical Hints

    Practical Hints...

  • Page 88: Hood

    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. We recommend that you do not open the hood, if you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment.

  • Page 89: Checking Coolant Level

    Warning! Adding Coolant. If coolant has to be added, a 50/50 • Use extreme caution when opening mixture of water and MB the hood if there are any signs of anticorrosion/antifreeze should be steam or coolant leaking from the added. cooling system.

  • Page 90: Checking Engine Oil Level

    To check the engine oil level, park Oil level must be between vehicle on level ground, with engine at the lower (min) and normal operational temperature. upper(max) mark of the dipstick Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan.
  • Page 91 To wipe the dipstick, use a clean, lint- in serious transmission damage which Regular automatic transmission fluid free cloth. is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz level checks are not required. For this Limited Warranty. reason the dipstick opening is sealed.

  • Page 92: Turning Off Engine Manually

    Turning Off Engine Manually Bleeding of Fuel System If the engine continues to run after the The fuel system is a self bleeding key is turned to steering lock position system. Turn the key in steering lock 0, open the hood and push down the fully to the right and crank engine (for lever marked "STOP"...

  • Page 93: Trunk Lamp

    Trunk Lamp Spare Wheel, Lug Wrench First Aid Kit 1 Opening lid 1 Switching off 1 Trunk floor The first aid kit is stored in the shelf 2 Switching on 2 Strap below the rear window. 3 Luggage bowl Switch off (1) trunk lamp if the trunk is 4 Lug wrench Stowing Things in the Vehicle to remain open for along period of time.

  • Page 94: Vehicle Jack

    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 95: Wheels

    See your retightened after approx. 60-300 miles the same direction of travel. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for (100-500 km). Rotating, however, should be carried further information. out at a mileage of 3000 -6000 miles...

  • Page 96: Changing Wheels

    tire beads. For this reason, check rims to use the jack on level surface. Be for damage at regular intervals. The rim sure that the jack arm is fully flanges must be checked for wear inserted in the jack tube. Always before a tire is mounted.
  • Page 97 5. Remove the protective cover from the 7. Jack up the vehicle until the wheel 10. Screw the alignment bolt (1) jack support tube opening by is clear of the ground. Never start supplied in the tool kit into the inserting a screw driver in the engine while vehicle is raised.
  • Page 98 11. Clean contact surfaces of 13. Fold wrench together and tighten Before storing the jack, the jack arm wheel and wheel hub. Install the five bolts evenly, following the must be lowered almost to the base of spare wheel on wheel hub. sequence illustrated above, until all the jack.
  • Page 99 Tire Inflation Pressure Increased inflation pressures for heavy Warning! loads produce favorable handling A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire characteristics with lighter loads and Do not overinflate tires, inflation pressures specified for are perfectly permissible. The ride of Overinflating tires can result in summer and winter tires as well as for the vehicle, however, will become...

  • Page 100: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior Lamps Headlamp Assembly 6 Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw When replacing bulbs, install only 12 1 Cover for low beam headlamp 7 Scale for horizontal volt bulbs with the specified watt bulb and fog lamp adjustment rating 2 Latch for cover (1) 8 Electrical connector for low 3 Cover for high beam headlamp beam headlamp bulb...
  • Page 101 Replacing bulb: Bulb for low beam HB2 (60/55 W) Bulb for high beam H1 (55 W) Bulb for fog lamp YC (H3) (55 W) When replacing halogen bulbs do not Open hood. touch glass portion of bulb with bare Open hood. hands.
  • Page 102 Turn Signal, Parking, Side Marker and Standing Lamp (2357 NA [28.5/8.3 W/30/2.2 cp] bulb) Open hood. Squeeze latch (1) together and lift complete lamp assembly out to front of vehicle. Twist bulb socket (2) counterclockwise and pull out. Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
  • Page 103 Notes: Horizontal headlamp aim normally never changes and needs readjustment only after repair to the body or a headlamp unit. Therefore, do not turn the horizontal adjustment screw (5), if pins in sight glasses (6) and (8) show the same value. The headlighting system is properly aimed if the appropriate vertical plane is perpendicular to both the...
  • Page 104 Taillamp Assemblies 7 Cover License Plate Lamps (5 W bulb) 1 Turn signal lamp To replace bulbs: (21 W/32 cp bulb) Loosen both securing screws (1), 2 Stop, side marker lamp Open trunk lid. Swing cover (7) remove lamp and take out bulb. (21/4 W/35/1.2 cp bulb) aside.

  • Page 105: Fuses

    High Mounted Stop Lamp Main fuse box in engine compartment Auxiliary fuse box in trunk behind (H2 [20 W] bulb) right side cover Fuses To replace the bulb, press tabs on both Always use a new fuse for sides (arrows) to release cover. Before replacing a blown fuse, replacement.

  • Page 106: Battery

    Battery When removing and connecting the Recycling of batteries is the preferred battery, always make sure that all method of disposal. The maintenance-free battery is located electrical consumers are off and the in the trunk behind the right-hand cover key is in steering lock position 0. Many states require sellers of batteries panel.

  • Page 107: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Proceed as follows: Important! If the battery is discharged, the engine Position the vehicle with the 3, Clamp one end of the first should be started with jumper cables charged battery so that the jumper cable to the positive and the (12 V) battery of another jumper cables will reach, but (+) terminal of the discharged...
  • Page 108 Important! Warning! Important! 5. Start engine of the vehicle with Never lean over batteries while A discharged battery can freeze at the charged battery and run at connecting or jump starting, approx. + 14°F (- 10°C). In that case, it high idle.

  • Page 109: Towing The Vehicle

    The vehicle may be towed with all Note: wheels on the ground and the selector lever in position "N" for distances up To signal turns while being towed with to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not hazard warning flasher in use, turn key to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).

  • Page 110: Cleaning And Care Of The Vehicle

    Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle paint damage. Frequent washing, recommended by Mercedes-Benz however, reduces and/or eliminates the because of the possibility of Warning! aggressiveness and potency of the incompatibility between materials used above adverse influences. in the production process and others Many cleaning products can be applied later.
  • Page 111 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 112 Plastic Parts, Headliner and Instrument Cluster Leather Upholstery Rubber Parts Use a gentle dish-washing detergent or Using aftermarket seat covers or Do not use oil or wax on these parts. mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a wearing clothing that have the See separate subject for additional washing solution.
  • Page 113 Paintwork, Painted Body Light Alloy Wheels Ornamental Moldings Components MB-Autoshampoo should be used for For regular cleaning and care of very MB-Gloss Preserver should be applied regular cleaning of the light alloy dirty chrome-plated parts, use a chrome when water drops on the paint surface wheels.

  • Page 114: Testing Infrared Remote Control

    Testing Infrared Remote Control Change batteries, inserting new ones Synchronizing System: Checking Batteries: under contact spring (5) with plus (+) side facing up. The system may have to be re- If the transmit button (1) is pressed Press battery cover onto housing until synchronized, if the transmitter is longer than 1 second, the battery locked in place.

  • Page 115: Front Head Restraints

    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 116: Rear Seat Cushion

    Rear Seat Cushion Removal: Push in locking tabs (1) (on left and right side of seat) and pull up seat at the front. Installation: Slide rear edge of cushion under the backrest so that both wire loops under the backrest engage at the seat cushion.

  • Page 117: Replacing Wiper Blades

    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 118: Manual Release Of Fuel Filler Flap

    Removal: The manual release knob is located Use only those roof racks approved behind the right side trunk panel by Mercedes-Benz to avoid damage Fold wiper arm forward. Push pin (1) and felt pad. to the vehicle. Follow manufacturer's and remove wiper blade.

  • Page 119: Emergency Operation Of Sliding Roof

    More than 300,000 different spare parts, even for older models, are available. Emergency Operation of Sliding Layout of Poly-V-belt Drive Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are Roof subjected to the most stringent quality 1 Automatic belt tensioner inspections. Each part has been...

  • Page 121: Technical Data

    Technical Data...

  • Page 122: 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. 5 Body No. and Paintwork No. 6 Emission Control Tag...

  • Page 123: Vehicle Data Card

    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 124: Technical Data

    1483 mm ( 58.4 in) The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See Wheel base 3140 mm (123.6 in) an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for the corresponding Track, front 1606 mm ( 63.2 in) data of all special bodies and special equipment.

  • Page 125: 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. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Engine with oil filter 8.0 l (8.5 US qt)
  • Page 126 Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) MB Windshield washer Windshield washer and concentrate "S" headlamp cleaning system approx. 11.6 US qt (11.0 l) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze Cooling system Fuel tank approx. 26.4 US gal (100 l) Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted including a reserve of approx.

  • Page 127: Engine Oils

    Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. It is recommended to use only brake Engine Oil Additives fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer Do not blend oil additives with engine will provide you with additional oil. They may be harmful to the engine information.
  • Page 128 It shown refer to the total mixture. specific fuel additives are not covered permits a trouble free engine operation by the Mercedes-Benz Limited to a temperature of approximately + Ambient temperature Warranty. 14°F (-10°C) when using No. 2 diesel + 14°F to -4°F (-10°C to -20°C)

  • Page 129: Coolants

    The water in the cooling system must time you bring your vehicle to your factory with a coolant providing freeze meet minimum requirements, which are authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for protection to approx. -22 °F (-30 °C) and usually satisfied by normal drinking maintenance service.

  • Page 130: 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 131: 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 132: 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 133: Index

    Index:...
  • Page 134 ABS 73, Battery Diesel fuels Activated charcoal filter Battery not being charged Display illumination Adaptive damping system (ADS) Charge indicator lamp 14, Drinking and driving Brake fluid 15,81,110,125,127 Driving instructions ADS 84, 106, Brake pads worn Driving off Air conditioner refrigerant Brake pad wear indicator lamp Air outlets Electronic traction system...
  • Page 135 First aid kit Lamps, exterior Parking brake 14-15, 17, 62, 70-73, Fuel consumption gauge Fog lamps 81, 83, 91, 94, 96, Fuel filler flap, manual release Headlamps 55, 80, Power closing assist for doors and High mounted stop lamp trunk lid Fuel reserve warning lamp License plate lamp 55, Power seats, front...
  • Page 136 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Technical data Vanity mirrors emergency tensioning retractor Tire inflation pressure Vehicle data card and airbag Tires 16-17,83,86,95,99,124, Vehicle jack Seat belt warning lamp Towing the vehicle Vehicle tools Seat belts and warning system Traveling abroad Shelf below rear window Trip odometer Warranty coverage...
  • Page 137 Warning! Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer has trained To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service when performing any maintenance work or repairs. your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, Improper or incomplete service may damage the vehicle see your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.

  • Page 140: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip

    1 Fuel Supply Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip To add fuel turn cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released, then remove cap. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
  • Page 141 What You Should Know at the Gas Station • Coolant: For normal replenishing, use water (potable water quality). • Fuel: For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/antifreeze), refer Use premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane index to Index. 91 (Average of 96 RON/86 MON). Fuel tank capacity approx.

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