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

  • 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 Doors Vanity mirrors Central Locking System Interior Lighting Product information Central Locking Switch Storage Compartments Ashtrays Operator's manual Trunk Consumer Information Power Window and Sliding/ Lighter Problems with your vehicle Pop-Up Roof Sliding roof with rear pop-up feature Reporting Safety Defects PowerClosingAssistforDoorsandTrunkLid Power Windows Index...
  • Page 9 Fuel Consumption Gauge Checking Engine Oil Level Rear Seat Cushion Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Automatic Trans. Fluid Level MERCEDES-BENZ Spare Part Service Outside Temperature Indicator Spare Wheel Tachometer First Aid Kit 103 Technical Data. Fuels, Coolant Temperature Gauge Stowing Things in the Vehicle 103 Coolants, Lubricants etc.

  • Page 10: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see Index Adjustable air outlet Air volume control for right air outlet Exterior lamp switch Storage/eyeglasses compartment Parking brake release Lock for storage/eyeglasses compartment and eye glove Hood lock release Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock position 1 or 2) Parking brake pedal Switch for rear seat head restraints...
  • Page 12 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 Warning Lamp Fasten seat belts. See Index. (should go out with the engine running unless) ASR Adjust driving to road condition. See Index Battery not being charged properly. See Index. Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer Exterior lamp failure.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Starting And Turning Off The Engine

    In areas where temperatures frequently lever in position "P". 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 16: Driving Instructions

    MERCEDES-BENZ towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer. or tire dealer for repairs. It can also result in the brakes...
  • Page 17 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 "3", "2" or "1" (model ambient temperatures).
  • Page 18 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 dry road. European speed rating of 130 mph (210 To reduce the risk of personal injury km/h).
  • Page 19 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 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 for automatic Turn key in steering lock to 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 transmitter for the infrared remote only be obtained from your authorized control is located in the key holder, the Mercedes-Benz dealer. receivers are located in the driver's door handle, front passenger door handle, and next to the trunk lock.

  • Page 29: Start Lock-Out

    Starter Lock-Out Infrared Remote Control Important! The vehicle doors, trunk and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and Removing the key from the steering unlocked, as well as the windows and lock activates the start lock-out. The sliding roof closed with infrared remote engine cannot be started.
  • Page 30 4. Receiver, red indicator lamp 5. Receiver, red indicator lamp 6. Receiver, red indicator lamp (locking) and green indicator lamp (locking) and green indicator lamp (locking) and green indicator lamp (unlocking) in driver's door handle. (unlocking) in front passenger door (unlocking) next to trunk lock.
  • Page 31 Locking and Unlocking Closing Windows and Sliding/ Note: Pop-Up Roof from Outside Aim transmitter eye at receiver on If the side windows and sliding/ pop- inside rear view mirror and press Continue to press transmit button (1) up roof cannot be closed automatically transmit button.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Central Locking Switch

    Central locking switch The doors cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch, if car was 1 Locking previously locked from outside. 2 Unlocking If the car has previously been locked with the central locking switch, only The central locking switch is located the opened door is unlocked.

  • Page 34: Trunk

    Notes: In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the doors and trunk can be locked and unlocked individually. To lock, turn key to position 3 or push down lock buttons. To unlock, turn key to position 2 or pull up lock buttons.

  • Page 35: Power Window And Sliding Pop-Up Roof

    When locking doors or trunk, turn key Warning! in driver door lock or trunk lock to position 1 and hold. The windows and Never close the windows or the sliding/pop-up roof begin to close siding/pop-up roof if there is the automatically after approximately 2 possiblity of anyone being harmed by seconds.
  • Page 36 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 lid.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39 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 40 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 41: 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 42: 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 Press switch to turn on heater: is advisable not to use the seat heater longer than necessary.
  • Page 43 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 44: Power Seat, 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 45: Head Restraints, Rear

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

  • Page 46: Power Head Restraints, Rear

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

  • Page 47: 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 48: Seat Belts And Supplemental Restraint

    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 seat the seat back reclined. Sitting in an 2, a warning sounds for a short time if belts for all seats, emergency excessively reclined position can be the driver's seat belt is not fastened.
  • Page 49 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 50 Warning! Never wear the shoulder belt • Each seat belt should never be • under your arm, against your used for more than one person USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. neck or off your shoulder. In a at a time. Do not fasten a seat crash, your body would move belt around a person and objects.
  • Page 51 Warning! • According to accident statistics, Supplemental Restraint System children are safer when properly (SRS) USE CHILD RESTRAINTS restrained in the rear seating PROPERLY positions than in the front seating Supplemental Restraint System means positions. that airbags alone cannot protect as •...

  • Page 52: Emergency Tensioning Retractor (Etr)

    Emergency Tensioning The emergency tensioning retractors In cases of other frontal impacts, roll- Retractor (ETR) are designed to activate only when the overs, certain side impacts, rear seat belts are fastened during frontal collisions, or other accidents without The seat belts for the front seats are and front-angled impacts exceeding frontal forces, the emergency tensioning equipped with emergency tensioning...

  • Page 53: Airbag

    Airbags The side impact airbags are located in will indicate a malfunction by coming the front doors. In conjunction with on again. 1 Driver airbag wearing the seat belts with emergency 2 Front passenger airbag tensioning retractors, the airbags can The following system components are 3 Side impact airbag provide increased protection for the...
  • Page 54 In cases of other frontal impacts, roll- Mercedes-Benz dealer at that time overs, other side impacts, rear and replaced when necessary. collisions, or other accidents without sufficient forces, the airbag will not be...
  • Page 55 Warning! • Sit properly belted in an upright • Adjust the passenger seat as far It is very important for your safety to position with your back against the as possible rearward from the always be In a properly seated seat back.

  • Page 56: Child Restraint

    "SRS" belts installed or supplied by within the steering wheel gets by alerting him to the applicable section an authorized Mercedes-Benz hot after the airbag has inflated. in the Owner's Manual. dealer. • Improper work on the system, Infant and Child Restraint Systems •...
  • Page 57 Important! Warning! Children too big for child restraint systems should ride in rear seats The use of infant or child restraints is Rear-facing child restraints must not using regular seat belts. Position required by law in all 50 states and all be used in a front seat with a shoulder belt across chest and Canadian provinces.

  • Page 58: 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 Most electrical consumers can be lock position 1 or 0.

  • Page 59: 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 60 Windshield Wiper Smears indicator will come on. Have the system checked at your If the windshield wiper smears the authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer windshield, even during rain, activate as soon as possible. the washer system as often as necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be mixed in the correct ratio.

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: Storage Compartments

    Storage/Eyeglasses Compartment To open: Press button (2). Glove Box The glove box lid is equipped with a container for coins and small accessories. To open: Press button (4). Note: The storage compartments may be locked and unlocked by using the master key in lock (5).

  • Page 67: 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 lightly, the ashtray opens automatically. Push sliding knob (1) toward the Push in lighter (1);...

  • Page 68: Sliding Roof With Rear Pop-Up Feature

    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 Roof...

  • Page 69: 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 70 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 71: Rear Window Sunshade

    inside rear view mirror and press transmit button twice. 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.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Garage Door Opener

    If you are transmitter, contact your authorized reprogramming a previously used 2 Portable remote control transmitter Mercedes-Benz dealer or call button, the light will flash after Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance about 20 seconds. Center (in the U.S.A. only) at 1-800- FOR-MERCEDES.

  • Page 74: Antenna

    mirrorremote control light starts to Antenna Cellular Telephone flash rapidly. This means that the integrated remote control has The antenna extends when switching The vehicle is prepared for the accepted the frequency and code of on the telephone. installation of a cellular telephone. For the portable transmitter.
  • Page 75 Driving...

  • Page 76: 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 77: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission 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 78 P Parking lock. damage that is not covered by the below 40 mph (60 km/h). The parking lock is an additional Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. safeguard to the parking brake when Important! parking the vehicle. Engage only D The transmission automatically with the car stopped.
  • Page 79 converter to heat up more quickly to Warning! Stopping operating temperatures. On slippery road surfaces, never For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, During the brief warm-up period this downshift in order to obtain braking leave the transmission in gear and hold delayed upshift and increased engine action.
  • Page 80 Always be certain of the program especially on an Incline, to Have the transmission checked at your mode selected since the vehicle prevent the vehicle from rolling. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as driving characteristics change with soon as possible. the selection of the program mode.

  • Page 81: 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 82 • The use of cruise control can be pedal to slow down. As soon as the covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited grade eases, the cruise controlled speed Warranty. dangerous on winding roads or in...

  • Page 83: Parking Assist (Parktronic)

    Six sensors Use a mild car wash detergent, such a control switch located in the center are located in the front bumper, four as Mercedes-Benz approved Car console. sensor in the rear bumper. Shampoo, with plenty of water.
  • Page 84 Visual and audible signals indicate to Monitoring reach of sensors the driver the distance between the Front bumper: vehicle and an obstacle. center approx. 40 in (100 cm) Warning indicators for the front area corner approx. 24 in (60 cm) are located above the left and center air Rear bumper: outlets in the dashboard.

  • Page 85: Charge Indicator Lamp

    Parktronic is switched off. Do not continue to drive the vehicle with the charge indicator lamp The switch is located on the center illuminated. Doing so could result in console, engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

  • Page 86: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

    Turn off engine result in engine damage that is not Fuel Reserve Warning Lamps immediately and contact an authorized covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Mercedes-Benz dealer. Do not operate Warranty. With the key in steering lock position the car until the condition is repaired.

  • Page 87: Tachometer

    You could be seriously burned. accuracy of the displayed temperature the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Turn off the engine and get out of can only be verified by comparison to a the car until it cools down.

  • Page 88: Low Engine Coolant Level

    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 89: Brake Pad Wear 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 90: 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 2 lamp on can result in an accident.

  • Page 91: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    ESP are also switched off. Both care while driving. malfunction indicator lamps come on with the key in steering lock position 2. Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 92: Acceleration Slip Regulation (Asr)

    Mercedes-Benz recommended M + S Pressing the accelerator pedal will radial-ply tires and/or snow chains. require greater effort. Only partial...
  • Page 93 ASR Control Switch The ASR warning lamp, located in the speedometer dial, starts to flash at any To improve the vehicle's traction when vehicle speed as soon as the tires lose driving with snow chains, or starting traction and the wheels begin to spin. off in deep snow, sand or gravel, press the upper half of the ASR switch.
  • Page 94 Caution! With the ABS malfunctioning, the ESP Mercedes-Benz recommended M + S is also switched off. radial-ply tires and/or snow chains. If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (see Towing the vehicle in Index), the engine must be shut off.
  • Page 95 ESP Control Switch The ESP warning lamp, located in the speedometer dial, starts to flash at any To improve the vehicle's traction when vehicle speed as soon as the tires lose driving with snow chains, or starting traction and the wheels begin to spin. off in deep snow, sand or gravel, press the upper half of the ESP switch.

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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. An on-board diagnostic connector allows the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes.

  • Page 98: Traveling Abroad

    Add Abroad, there is a widely-spread MB Concentrate "S" to a premixed Use only snow chains that are tested Mercedes-Benz service network at your windshield washer solvent/ and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. disposal. If you plan to travel into areas...
  • Page 99 Practical Hints...

  • Page 100: 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. 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 101: Checking Coolant Level

    Warning! Adding Coolant. • Use extreme caution when opening If coolant has to be added, a 50/50 the hood if there are any signs of mixture of water and MB steam or coolant leaking from the anticorrosion / antifreeze should be cooling system.
  • Page 102 Fully When noticing fluid loss or gear normal operational temperature. insert dipstick in tube, and remove shifting malfunctions, have your after three seconds to obtain accurate authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer reading. check the transmission fluid level.
  • Page 103 Stowing Things in the Vehicle Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window.
  • Page 104 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 105 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 106 Important! Warning! Changing Wheels Unidirectional snow tires must always The jack is designed exclusively for Move vehicle to a level area which is a be mounted with arrow on tire sidewall jacking up the vehicle at the jack safe distance from the roadway. pointing in direction of vehicle forward tubes built into either side of the movement.
  • Page 107 4. Remove lug wrench (1) and The tube openings are located 7. Jack up the vehicle until the extension (2) from tool kit and directly behind the front wheel wheel is clear of the ground. assemble. Loosen but do not housings and in front of the rear Never start engine while vehicle yet remove the wheel bolts.
  • Page 108 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 109 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 summer harder. Overinflating tires can result in and winter tires as well as for the varying sudden deflation (blow-out) because operating conditions.
  • Page 110 Battery be kept sufficiently charged, in order to While the engine is running the battery last an optimum length of time. terminal clamps must not be loosened Warning! or detached, otherwise the generator Therefore, we strongly recommend and other electronic components would Failure to follow these instructions that you have the battery charge be damaged.
  • Page 111 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 112 Replacing bulb: Bulb for Low Beam H7 (55 W) Bulb for high beam H1 (55 W) Bulb for Fog Lamp H1 (55 W) When replacing bulbs, install only 12 Open hood. volt bulbs with the specified watt Open hood. rating. Depress latch (4) and remove cover (3).
  • Page 113 Replacing 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. Use plain paper or a clean cloth. Warning! Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
  • Page 114 Bulb for High Beam Bulb for Low Beam (Xenon) Bulb for Fog Lamp H1 (55 W) HI (55 W) Warning! Open hood. Open hood. Because of high voltage in Xenon Depress latch (2) and remove Depress latch (4) and remove lamps, it is dangerous to replace the cover (1).
  • Page 115 Turn Signal, Parking, Side Marker 1 Latch for turn signal, parking, 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 116 Adjusting Headlamp 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 117 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 118 Taillamp Assemblies 6 Trunk lamp (10 W bulb) License Plate Lamps 7 Cover (5 W bulb) 1 Turn signal lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) To replace bulbs: Loosen both securing screws (1), 2 Stop, side marker lamp remove lamp and take out bulb. (21/4 W/35/1.2 cp bulb) Open trunk lid.
  • Page 119 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 120 If the battery is discharged, the engine Important! 5. After the engine has started, remove should be started with jumper cables jumper cables by exactly reversing and the (12V) battery of another 3. Clamp one end of the first the above installation sequence, vehicle.
  • Page 121 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 122 "how-to" information as cause lasting damage. inspection. Damaged areas need to be well as references to Mercedes-Benz re-undercoated. approved car care products. Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying climatic...
  • Page 123 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 124 Plastic Parts, Headliner and Rubber Instrument Cluster Leather Upholstery 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 tendency See separate subject for additional washing solution.
  • Page 125 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 126 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 synchronized, if the transmitter is longer than 1 second, the battery Press battery cover onto housing until without voltage for several minutes.
  • Page 127 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 128 Manual Closing of Trunk Lid The trunk lid can be closed manually should a malfunction occur on the power closing system. With the trunk lid open: push sliding switch to position (1), press eye of latch in (2), push sliding switch to position (3). Close trunk lid.
  • Page 129 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 130 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 131 S 320 S 420, S 500 Use only those roof racks approved Layout of Poly-V-belt Drive 6 Generator (alternator) by Mercedes-Benz to avoid damage to 7 Idler pulley the vehicle. Follow manufacturer's 1 Automatic belt tensioner 8 Power steering pump installation instructions.

  • Page 132: Rear Seat Cushion

    Rear Seat Cushion Spare Parts Service Removal: Push in locking tabs (1) (on All authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers left and right side of seat) and pull up maintain a stock of original spare parts seat at the front. required for maintenance and repair work.
  • Page 133 Technical Data...

  • Page 134: 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 135: 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 136: 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 137 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 138 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 139 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 140 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 141 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 142: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc

    Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. - Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us. Inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Engine with oil filter S 320 7.0 l (7.4 US qt)
  • Page 143 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 Hydraulic fluid Accelerator control linkage approx. 0.7 US qt (0.7 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4) Brake system approx.

  • Page 144: 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 145: 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 Methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, recommends to use only quality pump) must be 91min. It is an average...

  • Page 146: 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 147: 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 148: 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 149: 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 151: Index

    Index:...

  • Page 152: Armrest, Front

    79,91-92,94 Battery Capacities: Fuels, coolants, Acceleration slip control (ASR) Battery not being charged lubricants etc. Adaptive damping system (ADS) Charge indicator lamp 15,85 Catalytic converter 96,110,142 Brake fluid 16,90,122,143-144 Cellular telephone Air conditioner refrigerant Brake pads worn Central locking switch Air distribution Brake pad wear indicator Central locking system...
  • Page 153 Electronic stability program (ESP) First aid kit Lamps, exterior Fog lamps Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) Fuel Headlamps 61-62,89,111, Emission control Gasoline additives 113,117 Engine malfunction Premium unleaded gasoline License plate lamp 61,118 "CHECK ENGINE" 14,143-144 Standing lamps 61,68 malfunction indicator lamp 80,97 Fuel consumption gauge Taillamps...
  • Page 154 Parking assist (Parktronic) Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Towing the vehicle Parking brake 15-16,18,67, 76-79, 90,92, emergency tensioning retractor Transmission 94, 97,104, 106, and airbag Traveling abroad Power closing assist for doors and Seat belt warning lamp Trip odometer trunk lid Seat belts and warning system Trunk...

  • Page 155: Service And Literature

    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 156: 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 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 157 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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