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  • Page 1 Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual 600 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 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...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Trunk Vanity Mirrors Power Windows and Interior Lighting Product information Sliding/Pop-Up Roof Storage Compartments Operator's manual Power Closing Assist for in the Dashboard Consumer Information Doors and trunk Lid Storage Compartments in the Door Problems with your vehicle Anti-Theft Alarm System Ashtrays Reporting Safety Defects Power Seats, Front...
  • Page 9 Trunk Lamp Layout of Poly-V-Belt drive Low Engine Coolant Level Spare Wheel, Lug Wrench Roof Rack Warning Lamp First Aid Kit Mercedes-Benz Low Windshield and Headlamp Vehicle Jack Spare Parts Service Washer System Fluid Level Vehicle Tools Warning Lamp Storage Compartment below Technical Data.

  • Page 10: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see Index. Adjustable air outlet Lock for telephone control unit compartment and Exterior lamp switch glove box Parking brake release Glove box (illuminated with key in steering 4 Steering wheel adjustment switch lock position 2) 5 Combination switch Rear window defroster switch 6 Cruise control switch...

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster 1 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow). See Index. 9 Trip odometer 2 Coolant temperature gauge. See Index. 10 Main odometer 3 Fuel consumption gauge. See Index. 11 Outside temperature indicator. See Index. 4 Oil pressure gauge (bar) with warning lamp (red). See Index 12 Right turn signal indicator lamp (green) 5 Left turn signal indicator lamp (green) 13 Knob for setting clock...

  • Page 13: Indicator Lamp Symbols

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

  • Page 14: Catalytic Converter

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

  • Page 15: Starting And Turning Off The Engine

    Your authorized position "P". Mercedes-Benz dealer will advise you on this subject. If the coolant temperature is very high (e.g. after hard driving on mountain roads), do not shut off the engine...

  • Page 16: Driving Instructions

    After hard braking, it is advisable to dry straight road. Apply parking brake by an authorized Mercedes-Benz drive on for some time, rather than lightly until a slight drag on the wheels dealer.
  • Page 17 Depending upon the weather and/or road surface (conditions), the tire Have the brake system inspected at an traction varies widely. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer immediately. Specified tire pressures must be maintained. This applies particularly if Install only brake pads and brake fluid the tires are subjected to high loads recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 18 Aquaplaning We recommend M + S radial -ply tires Parking for the winter season for all four Depending on the depth of the water wheels to insure normal balanced Warning! layer on the road, aquaplaning may handling characteristics. occur, even at low speeds and with new To reduce the risk of personal injury tires.
  • Page 19 Winter Driving Instructions become necessary to produce the Warning! normal brake effect. We therefore The most important rule for slippery or recommend depressing the brake pedal If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, icy roads is to drive sensibly and to repeatedly when traveling on salt- make sure that snow is kept clear of avoid abrupt ac celeration, braking and...

  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation...

  • Page 22: Air Outlets

    Air Outlets Air volume control for left air Left center air outlet, adjustable Note: outlet, turn left open Right center air outlet, adjustable Air volume control for left center Side air outlet, left and right, adjustable Dust particles (down to a certain air outlet, turn left open Heated air supply button –...

  • Page 23: Automatic Climate Control

    Automatic Climate Control Right side passenger Left side passenger compartment compartment: Temperature selector Defrost Temperature selector Temperature display Residual engine heat utilization Temperature display Automatic mode Air recirculation Automatic mode Air distribution buttons Air volume selector Air distribution buttons Economy Selection switch...
  • Page 24 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 25 6 Residual Engine Heat The system will automatically The system will automatically switch Utilization shut off from recirculated air to fresh air if button is pressed With the engine switched off, it is • after approx. 30 minutes, possible to continue heating the interior •...
  • Page 26 Air Volume Selector 11 Off Important! The air volume is automatically The fresh air supply to the car interior This vehicle is equipped with an air regulated in is shut off. conditioner system that uses HFC-134a (ozone-friendly hydro-fluorocarbon) as AUTO = Normal setting While driving, use this setting only a refrigerant.

  • Page 27: Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control

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

  • Page 28: Car Keys

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

  • Page 29: Infrared Remote Control

    3 Receiver in door handle Infrared Remote Control Master Key in Key Holder Unlocking: 1 Transmit button Release button for master key Aim transmitter eye (2) at a receiver Transmitter eye and battery Releasing: press release button (1). The (3) and press transmit button (1). check key unfolds from the holder by itself.
  • Page 30 Notes: Closing Windows and Sliding/ Pop-Up Roof from Outside If a door or the trunk is not properly closed after you attempt to lock the car Continue to press transmit button (1) by remote control, the red indicator after locking car. The windows and lamps will continue to blink (max.

  • Page 31: Central Locking System

    Note: If the side windows and sliding/ pop-up roof cannot be opened or closed automatically by using the key or by pressing the transmit button of the infrared remote control (e.g. after a battery change), press down side of power window switch in center console until the window is completely closed and hold for additional 2 seconds.
  • Page 32 You should then unlock the car, open Notes: and recluse this door, and lock the car again. Each individual door can be In case of a malfunction in the central locked with door lock button - the locking system the doors and trunk can driver's door can only be locked when be locked and unlocked individually.
  • Page 33 When locking doors or trunk, turn key Note: in door lock or trunk lock to position 1 and hold. The windows and the If the closing procedure is interrupted, sliding/pop-up roof begin to close it can only be continued by first turning automatically after approximately 1 the key to the unlocked position (3) and second.
  • Page 34 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 35 Anti-Theft Alarm System The alarm will last approximately 150 Note: seconds in the form of blinking exterior The anti-theft alarm can be armed or lamps. At the same time an additional Do not give the master key to an disarmed with any of your vehicles horn will sound intermittently for 60 unauthorized person.
  • Page 36 Seat and head restraint adjustment: Warning! A Seat, fore/aft, up/down Do not adjust the driver's seat while B Seat tilt driving. Adjusting the seat while C Seat cushion depth driving could cause the driver to D Backrest tilt lose control of the vehicle. E Head restraint Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head Never ride in a moving vehicle with...
  • Page 37 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 38 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 39 The amount of cushion height and The inflation pressure of the air curvature may be adjusted after turning cushion can be continuously varied the key in steering lock to position 2. between position "0" = without pressure, and position "5" = maximum The seats have inflatable air cushions pressure, by changing the pressure built into the backrest to provide...
  • Page 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 Adjusting Front Passenger Seat from Rear Seat The front passenger seat can be adjusted from the rear seat using the slide switches located in the right rear door. 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 44 Important! For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.
  • Page 45 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 key rear view mirror positions, see Index.
  • Page 46 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, an audible warning sounds for a belts for all seats, emergency excessively reclined position can be short time if the driver's seat belt is not...
  • Page 47 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 48 Warning! • Position the lap belt as low as by a lap belt or lap belt portion of possible on your hips and not a lap-shoulder belt. Children USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. across the abdomen. If the belt is could be endangered in an positioned across your abdomen, accident if their child restraints •...
  • Page 49 Seat belt not fastened In cases of other frontal impacts, roll-overs, certain side impacts, rear • first threshold exceeded: collisions, or other accidents without airbag activates, but not ETR frontal forces, the emergency tensioning retractors will not be Driver and front passenger systems activated.
  • Page 50 Airbags The most effective occupant restraint system yet developed for use in production vehicles is the seat belt. In some cases, however, the protective effect of a seat belt can be further enhanced by an airbag. The driver airbag (1) is located in the steering wheel hub.
  • Page 51 Initially, when the key is turned from authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer angled impacts (within the shaded steering lock position 0 to positions 1 immediately to have the system...
  • Page 52 Important! Warning! • Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steering wheel The "SRS" is designed to reduce the It is very important for your safety or dashboard. potential of injury in certain frontal to always be in a properly seated and front-angled impacts which may position and to wear your seat belt.
  • Page 53 Work on the "SRS" must only belts installed or supplied by additional trim material, badges therefore only be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz etc. over the steering wheel hub or an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. front passenger airbag cover and dealer.
  • Page 54 Infant 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 positions shoulder, not face or neck.
  • Page 55 1 Steering is unlocked. rear window defroster, (If necessary, move steering wheel power windows, slightly to allow the key to be power seats, front, turned clockwise to position 1.) heated seats, front, 2 Preglow and driving position. adjustable steering wheel. 3 Starting position.
  • Page 56 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 I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed When coming to a stop or driving To signal minor directional changes,...
  • Page 57 In Windshield Wiper Smears Have the system checked at your addition, the exterior lamp failure authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as indicator will come on. If the windshield wiper smears the soon as possible. windshield, even during rain, activate the washer system as often as necessary.
  • Page 58 Standing Lamps When the vehicle is parked on the Parking lamps (also side street the standing lamps (right or left marker lamps, taillamps, side parking lamps) can be turned on, license plate lamps, making the vehicle more visible to instrument panel lamps) passing vehicles.
  • Page 59 Exterior rear view mirror, left The switch is located on the Inside and Exterior Rear View Exterior rear view mirror, right center console. Mirrors Exterior Rear View Mirrors Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Inside Rear View Mirror (with either front door open, the mirror Turn key in steering lock to position 2 can be operated with key removed or...
  • Page 60 Note: Exterior Rear View Mirror Multiple Images The exterior mirrors have electrically heated glass. The heater switches on This vehicle is equipped with anti- automatically, depending on outside fogging dual-pane side windows to temperature. provide extra insulation against heat, cold and noise. Because of the second If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pane of glass, under certain light and pivoted from its normal position, it...

  • Page 61: Vanity Mirrors

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

  • Page 62: Interior Lighting

    2 Interior Lamps A Interior lamps switched off B Interior lamps switched on 3 Rear Courtesy Lamps A Courtesy lamps switched off B Courtesy lamps switched on 5 Reading Lamps, Rear Note: Interior Lighting The lamps are switched on and off The courtesy lamps cannot be 1 Interior Lamps (Door contact) individually with a switch in the...

  • Page 63: Storage Compartments In The Dashboard

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

  • Page 64: Ashtrays

    Lighter in center console, front in rear doors Turn key in steering lock to Ashtrays To remove ashtray from rear door: Hold position 1 or 2. left and right side of insert and pull up. By touching the top of the cover Push in lighter (1);...
  • Page 65 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 66: Power Windows

    Note: When closing window with switch pressed past resistance point, and 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. If inadvertent operation of the rear windows by switch (6) (for instance by children) is to be prevented, slide safety switch (5) to right, symbol...

  • Page 67: Rear Window Defroster

    The power windows can also be closed Note: with the key or infrared remote control while locking the vehicle doors (see The rear window defroster uses a large Central Locking System in Index). amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the Warning! defroster as soon as the window is...

  • Page 68: Setting Clock

    Adjusting clock one minute ahead or Antenna back: The antenna extends when switching Pull out adjustment knob, briefly on the radio and/or telephone. turn to the right respectively left and release knob. Note: Adjusting clock more than one minute To retract the antenna (e.g. when ahead or back: Pull out adjustment entering a car wash) both radio and knob, turn to the right respectively left...
  • Page 69 Driving...

  • Page 70: 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 71: Automatic Transmissions

    Automatic Transmission the brake until ready to drive. The Accelerator position vehicle may otherwise start creeping The automatic transmission selects when the selector lever is in drive or Partial throttle = early up shifting individual gears automatically, reverse position. = normal acceleration dependent upon Warning! Full throttle = later up shifting =...
  • Page 72 The parking lock is an additional damage that is not covered by the the catalytic converter to heat up more safeguard to the parking brake when Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. quickly to operating temperatures. parking the vehicle. Engage only During the brief warm-up period this with the car stopped.
  • Page 73 negatively affected by this mode of To prevent the engine from laboring at Stopping operation. low RPMs, do not allow the engine speed to drop too low on uphill For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, The delayed up shift is effective with gradients.

  • Page 74: Rear Fender Indicators

    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 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

    "full" mark on the dipstick with at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer The oil pressure at idle speed may an approved oil. immediately.

  • Page 77: Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp

    Low Engine Oil Level Warning If no oil leaks are noted and there is no Engine Oil Consumption Lamp loss in engine oil pressure, continue to drive to the nearest service station Engine oil consumption checks should With the key in steering lock position where the engine oil should be topped only be made after the break-in period.

  • Page 78: Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp

    Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Warning! Warning! With the key in steering lock position The outside temperature indicator is • Driving when your engine is badly 2, the fuel reserve warning lamps come not designed to serve as an Ice- overheated can cause some fluids on and should go out when the engine Warning Device and is therefore un- which may have leaked into the...

  • Page 79: Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp

    Low Engine Coolant Level Note: Low Windshield and Headlamp Warning Lamp Washer System Fluid Level Do not drive without coolant in the Warning Lamp With the key in steering lock position cooling system. The engine will 2, the warning lamp comes on and goes overheat causing major engine damage.

  • Page 80: Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp

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

  • 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 2 lamp on can result in an accident.

  • Page 82: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 83: Acceleration Slip Control (Asr)

    Acceleration Slip Control (ASR) The mode is canceled in memory above 37 mph (60 km/h) and the The acceleration slip control will engage indicator lamp in the switch goes out, at all vehicle speeds, if one or both drive To switch off: press lower half of wheels begin to lose traction and spin.

  • Page 84: Adaptive Damping System (Ads)

    Adjustment We recommend that you visit an Caution! authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as The switch is located in the center soon as possible to have the system console. If the vehicle is towed with the front checked-out.

  • Page 85: Emission Control

    Mercedes-Benz servicing checked at your authorized requirements. For details refer to the Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as Maintenance Booklet. possible. An on-board test connection with pushbutton and light emitting diode...

  • Page 86: 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 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. 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,...

  • Page 89: 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 anticorrosion/ steam or coolant leaking from the antifreeze should be added. cooling system.
  • Page 90 The best time to check the engine oil Add oil, if needed, only level is when the oil is warm, such as to the upper mark during a fuel stop. (max). Do not overfill engine. With the vehicle on level ground, stop the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back to the oil pan.

  • Page 91: Transmission Fluid Level

    When noticing fluid loss or gear shifting The fluid level in the transmission is malfunctions, we recommend to have dependent upon its temperature. The your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer maximum and minimum fluid level check the transmission fluid level. marks on the dipstick are applicable...

  • Page 92: Trunk Lamp

    Trunk Lamp Spare Wheel, Lug Wrench First Aid Kit Switching off 1 Trunk floor Opening lid 2 Strap Switch off (1) trunk lamp with car key 3 Luggage bowl The first aid kit is stored in the shelf (at the same time the trunk lid handle 4 Lug wrench below the rear window.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Wheels

    See your after approx. 60-300 miles (100-500 the same direction of travel. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for km). further information. Rotating, however, should be carried On new vehicles retightening is carried...

  • Page 95: Changing Wheels

    The rim flanges must be checked for Changing Wheels wear before a tire is mounted. Remove burrs, if any. Move vehicle to a level area which is a safe distance from the roadway. Warning! Set parking brake and turn on The jack is designed exclusively for hazard warning flasher.
  • Page 96 5 Remove the protective cover from 6. Insert jack arm fully into the Unscrew wheel bolts completely. the jack support tube opening by tube hole up to the stop. Place Keep bolt threads protected from inserting a screwdriver in the jack on firm ground.
  • Page 97 11 Install spare wheel on wheel hub. 13 Unfold wrench and tighten the five Before storing the jack, the jack arm Insert wheel bolts and tighten them bolts evenly, following the sequence must be lowered almost to the base of slightly.

  • Page 98: Tire Inflation Pressure

    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 over inflate tires. Over inflation pressures specified for are perfectly permissible. The ride of inflating tires can result in sudden summer and winter tires as well as for the vehicle, however, will become...

  • Page 99: Battery

    Battery While the engine is running the battery Warning! terminal clamps must not be loosened or The maintenance-free battery is located detached, otherwise the alternator and Never lean over batteries while in the trunk under the right-hand wheel other electronic components would be connecting, you might get injured.

  • Page 100: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior Lamps Headlamp Assembly 6 Bulb socket for turn signal, parking, side marker and standing When replacing bulbs, install only 12 1 Headlamp horizontal adjustment lamp bulb volt bulbs with the specified watt screw rating. 7 Electrical connector for high and 2 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw low beam headlamp bulb 3 Fog lamp adjustment screw...
  • Page 101 When replacing halogen bulbs do not Reinstall cover and fasten with Turn Signal, Parking, Side touch glass portion of bulb with bare retaining clamps (4). Marker and Standing Lamp hands. Use plain paper or a clean cloth. Adjusting headlamp: (1157 [215 W/32/3cp] bulb) Warning! Correct headlamp adjustment is...
  • Page 102 Tail lamp Assemblies 5 Backup lamp License Plate Lamps (21 W/32 cp bulb) (5 W bulb) 1 Turn signal lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) 6 Trunk lamp (10 W bulb) Loosen both securing screws (1), remove lamp and take out bulb. 2 Stop, side marker lamp To replace bulbs: (21/4 W/35/1.2cp bulb)

  • Page 103: Fuses

    High Mounted Stop Lamp Main fuse box in engine compartment Auxiliary fuse box in trunk behind (H2 [20W] bulb) right side cover Fuses To replace the bulb, press tabs on both Always use a new fuse for replacement. sides (arrows) to release cover. Before replacing a blown fuse, Never attempt to repair or bridge a determine the cause of the short circuit.

  • Page 104: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Proceed as follows: Important! If the battery is discharged, the engine 1 Position the vehicle with the charged 3. Clamp one end of the first jumper should be started with jumper cables battery so that the jumper cables will cable to the positive (+) terminal of and the (12 V) battery of another reach, but never let the vehicles...
  • Page 105 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, you approx. + 14°F (-10°C). In that case, it high idle.

  • Page 106: Towing The Vehicle

    The vehicle may be towed with all To signal turns while being towed with wheels on the ground and the selector hazard flasher in use, turn key in lever in position "N" for distances up to steering lock to position 2 and activate 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to combination switch for left or right exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).

  • Page 107: 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 above incompatibility between materials used adverse influences. in the production process and others Many cleaning products can be applied later.
  • Page 108 Engine Cleaning the outside mirrors to prevent them from year; once before and once after getting damaged. If the vehicle has been winter. Corrosion protection, such as MB run through an automatic car wash -in Anticorrosion Wax should be applied particular one of the older installations - Headlamp Cleaning System to the engine compartment after every...
  • Page 109 Instrument Cluster Paintwork, Painted Body Light Alloy Wheels Components Use a gentle dish-washing detergent or MB-Autoshampoo should be used for mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a MB-Gloss Preserver should be applied regular cleaning of the light alloy washing solution. Wipe with a cloth when water drops on the paint surface wheels.

  • Page 110: Testing Infrared Remote Control

    Testing Infrared Remote Control When inserting new batteries, make Synchronizing System: Checking Batteries: sure they are correctly installed. Slide battery cover onto housing until The system may have to be re- If the transmit button (1) is pressed locked in place. synchronized, if the transmitter is longer than 1 second, the battery without voltage for several minutes.

  • Page 111: Front Head Restrains

    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. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints.

  • Page 112: Rear Seat Cushion

    Rear Seat Cushion Manual Closing of Trunk Lid Manual Retraction of Trunk Lid Handle Removal: Push in locking tabs (1) (on The trunk lid can be closed manually left and right side of seat) and pull up should a malfunction occur on the The trunk lid handle can be retracted seat at the front.

  • Page 113: Replacing Wiper Blades

    Replacing Wiper Blades Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety Note: tab down (1), push wiper blade For safety reasons, remove key from downward (2) and remove. Do not open engine hood with wiper steering lock before replacing a wiper arms folded forward. blade, otherwise the motor can suddenly Installation - driver's side: turn on and cause injury.

  • Page 114: Manual Release Of Fuel Filler Flap

    Fold back access cover in left side panel of trunk with a screwdriver. Insert socket wrench (from tool kit) through opening in panel and place on the hex-drive of the electric motor. Turn socket wrench (manually) to open or close roof as desired. To slide the roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear: turn clockwise.

  • Page 115: Spark Plugs

    Spark Plugs Layout of Poly-V-belt Drive Remove and install spark plugs only Automatic belt tensioner with socket wrench from the vehicle Crankshaft tool kit or a recommended spark plug Air conditioning compressor wrench. Air pump Tightening torque: 15-22 ft.lb. Alternator (20 - 30 Nm).

  • Page 116: Roof Rack

    Roof Rack Spare Parts Service Use only those roof racks approved by All authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers Mercedes-Benz to avoid damage to the maintain a stock of original spare parts vehicle. Follow manufacturer's required for maintenance and repair installation instructions. work. In addition, strategically located...
  • Page 117 Technical Data...

  • Page 118: Identification Plates

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

  • Page 119: Vehicle Data Card

    "warranties" printed in the Owner's Should you lose your Owner's Service Service and Warranty Policy Booklet and Warranty Policy Booklet, have and your authorized Mercedes-Benz your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer dealer will exchange or repair any arrange for a replacement. It will be defective parts in accordance with the mailed to you.

  • Page 120: Technical Data

    Beru 14 F-9 DUO Champion S12 YCC Poly – V belts length 2585mm Electrode gap 0.032 in (0.8mm) 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 121 Technical Data Weights See certification tag Main Dimensions Roof load max. 220 lb (100kg) Overall vehicle length 205.2 in (5213 mm) Trunk load max. 220 lb (100kg) Overall vehicle width 74.3 in (1886) Overall height 58.6 in (1490) Wheel base 123.6 in (3140 mm) Track, front 63.1 in (1603 mm)

  • Page 122: 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. Recommended engine oils Engine with oil filter 10 US qt (10.0 l)
  • Page 123 Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Rear axle 1.5US qt (1.4l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90,85 W 90 Hydraulic system for adaptive damping system (ADS) approx.2.1 US qt (2.0 l) MB Hydraulic fluid Power steering approx. 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) MB Power steering fluid Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid...

  • Page 124: Engine Oils

    It is recommended to use only brake • avoid full throttle driving and Never use R-12 (CFC) or damage to the fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz. abrupt acceleration, system will occur. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will provide you with additional •...

  • Page 125: Fuels Requirements

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

  • Page 126: Coolants

    The cooling system was filled at the usually satisfied by normal drinking authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for factory with a coolant providing freeze water. If you are not sure about the maintenance service protection to approx.

  • Page 127: Consumer Information

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

  • Page 128: Problems With Your Vehicle

    If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized 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...

  • Page 129: 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 131: Index

    Index...
  • Page 132 ABS 73, Battery Coolant level, checking Acceleration slip control (ASR) Battery not being charged Coolant temperature gauge Active charcoal filter Charge indicator lamp 15, Adaptive damping system (ADS)84 Brake fluid 17,81, 107, Coolants ADS 84, Brake pads worn Cruise control Air conditioner refrigerant Brake pad wear indicator lamp Air outlets...
  • Page 133 First aid kit Jump starting Parking brake 15-18, 70-73, Fuel 81, 91, 93, 95, Fuel requirements Keys, vehicle Power closing assist for doors and Gasoline additives trunk lid Premium unleaded gasoline 14, 123 124 Lamps, exterior Fog lamps Power seats, front Fuel consumption gauge Head lamps 58, 80, Power seats, rear...
  • Page 134 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Technical data Upholstery 109, emergency tensioning retractor Tire inflation pressure and airbag Tires 17-18, 84, 86, 94, 98, 120, Vanity mirrors Seat belt warning lamp Vehicle data card Seat belts and warning system Towing the vehicle Vehicle jack Service literature Traveling abroad...
  • Page 135 Customers who are interested in ordering service literature for their equipment, which may in turn result in vehicles are advised to contact Mercedes-Benz distributors in the U.S. or personal injury. Canada at the following addresses, respectively If you have any question about carrying for U.S.A.:...

  • Page 136: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip

    1 Fuel Supply Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip To open the fuel filler when refilling the fuel tank, turn fuel filler cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released, then remove cap. 2 Tire Inflation Pressure Check at least every two weeks.

  • Page 137: At The Gas Station

    What You Should Know at the Gas Station Coolant: • Fuel: For normal replenishing, use water (potable water quality). Use premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane Index 91 (Average of 96 RON/86 MON) For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/ antifreeze), refer to Index. Fuel tank capacity approx.

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