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Mercedes-Benz S350 TURBODIESEL Operator's Manual

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

  • Page 2: Product Information

    Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 8 Introduction Power Windows and Ashtrays Sliding/Pop-Up Roof Lighter Product information Power Closing Assist for Sliding Roof with Rear Operator's manual Doors and trunk Lid Pop-Up Feature Power Windows Consumer Information Anti-Theft Alarm System Problems with your vehicle Power Seats, Front Rear Window Sunshade Rear Window Defroster Reporting Safety Defects...
  • Page 9 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge with Oil Practical Hints Pressure Warning Lamp Trunk Lid Handle Low Engine Oil Level Hood Replacing Wiper Blades Warning Lamp Checking Coolant Level Manual Release of Fuel Engine Oil Consumption Adding Coolant Filler Flap Fuel Consumption Gauge Checking Engine Oil Level Roof Rack Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp...
  • Page 10 Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see Index. Adjustable air outlet 18 Air volume control for right air outlet Exterior lamp switch 19 Lock for telephone control unit compartment and glove box Parking brake release 20 Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock position 2) 4 Hood lock release 21 Rear window defroster switch 5 Parking brake pedal...
  • Page 12 Instrument Cluster 1 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow). 9 Trip odometer. 2 Coolant temperature gauge. 10 Main odometer. 3 Fuel consumption gauge. 11 Outside temperature indicator. 4 Engine oil pressure gauge (bar). 12 Right turn signal indicator lamp (green). 5 Left turn signal indicator lamp (green).
  • Page 13 Indicator Lamp Symbols Function Indicator Lamp High beam ADS malfunction. See Index. Preglow. See Index. ASD malfunction. See Index. Warning Lamps ABS malfunction (should go out with the engine running unless) Battery not being charged properly. See Index Brake pads worn down. See Index. Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer Brake fluid low (except Canada).
  • Page 14 If the coolant temperature is very high be repaired at your authorized Ambient temperatures below (e.g. after hard driving on mountain Mercedes-Benz dealer at the earliest +14°F (-10°C): roads), do not shut off the engine possible date. immediately, but allow it to run for 1 - Depress accelerator fully.
  • Page 15 Apply parking brake by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer and reduces brake pad wear. Do not lightly while pulling the release handle exceed engine speed limits. Refer to...
  • Page 16 Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. As tread depth approaches Have the brake system inspected at an in (1.5 mm), the adhesion authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer properties on a wet road are sharply immediately. reduced. Install only brake pads and brake fluid Depending upon the weather and/or recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 17 Aquaplaning On packed snow, they can reduce Parking your stopping distance as com-pared Depending on the depth of the water with summer tires. Stopping distance, Warning! layer on the road, aquaplaning may however, is still considerably greater occur, even at low speeds and with new than when the road is wet or dry.
  • Page 18 Winter Driving Instructions If the vehicle is parked after being Passenger Compartment driven on salt treated roads, the braking The most important rule for slippery or efficiency should be tested as soon as Warning! icy roads is to drive sensibly and to possible after driving is resumed while avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and observing the safety rules in the...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation...
  • Page 20 Air Outlets Dust Filter Air volume control for left air Left center air outlet, adjustable outlet, turn left open Right center air outlet, adjustable Dust particles ( down to a Air volume control for left center Side air outlet, left and right, adjustable Certain and pollen are filtered air outlet, turn left open Out before outside air enters...
  • Page 21 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 22 The temperature selected with the 1, 12 Temperature Selector Note: temperature selector is reached as quickly as possible. The desired interior temperature can be If the Automatic Climate Control is in selected separately for the left and right the "Diagnosis Mode", turn key in The temperature selector should be left side of the passenger compartment.
  • Page 23 6 Residual Engine Heat The system will automatically 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 24 Air Volume Selector 11 Off The air volume is automatically The fresh air supply to the car interior regulated in is shut off. AUTO = Normal setting While driving, use this setting only and all intermediate positions, except temporarily, otherwise the windshield when selecting could fog up.
  • Page 25 4 Adjustable air outlet, left side 5 Adjustable air outlet, right side 6 Air distribution slide Top position: air flow from air outlets (5 and 6), Bottom position: air flow from air outlets beneath front seats. Intermediate positions can be selected for a mixed air flow.
  • Page 26 For handles and next to the trunk lock. security reasons, replacement keys can only be obtained from your authorized The flat key fits all locks on the car. Mercedes-Benz dealer.
  • Page 27 Master Key in Key Holder Infrared Remote Control 3 Receiver in door handle Release button for master key 1 Transmit button Unlocking: Releasing: press release button (1). The Transmitter eye and battery Aim transmitter eye (2) at a receiver key unfolds from the holder by itself. check (3) and press transmit button (1).
  • Page 28 Locking: Notes: Aim transmitter eye (2) at a receiver If a door or the trunk is not properly (3) and press transmit button (1). closed after you attempt to lock the car Distance to receiver max. 20 ft (6 m). by remote control, the red indicator lamps will continue to blink (max.
  • Page 29 Closing Windows and Sliding/ Warning! Note: Pop-Up Roof from Outside Never close the windows or If the side windows and sliding/ pop- Continue to press transmit button (1) sliding/pop-up roof if there is the up roof cannot be closed after locking car. Distance to receiver possibility of anyone being harmed automatically by using the key or by max.
  • Page 30 Central Locking System Doors Central locking switch The entire vehicle may be locked or 1 Opening - pull handle When you lock the car, all door lock unlocked by either using the master key 2 Unlocking buttons should move down. If any one in the door or trunk locks, or central 3 Locking stays up, the respective door is not...
  • Page 31 The doors can only be locked with the Notes: central locking switch, if the front doors are closed. In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the doors and trunk can The doors cannot be unlocked with the be locked and unlocked individually.
  • Page 32 Warning! Never close the windows or sliding/ pop-up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. In case the closing procedure causes potential danger, the closing procedure can be immediately reversed by turning the key to the unlocking position (3) within 10 seconds.
  • Page 33 Power Closing Assist for Doors and Note: Warning! Trunk Lid If the trunk lid does not close, refer To prevent possible personal injury, The doors and trunk lid close to Trunk Lid, Manual Closing in always keep hands and fingers away automatically if: Index.
  • Page 34 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 additional horn will sound vehicle's keys or infrared remote intermittently for 60 seconds, pause for control by locking or unlocking either 30 seconds, and repeat for another 60...
  • Page 35 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 key Do not adjust the driver's seat while removed or in steering lock position 0). driving.
  • Page 36 Storing seat/head restraint/ steering Recalling seat/head restraint/ steering wheel/exterior and inside rear view wheel/exterior and inside rear view mirror positions in memory: mirror positions stored in memory: Three sets of seat/head restraint/ To recall a seat/head restraint/ steering steering wheel/exterior and inside rear wheel/exterior and inside rear view view mirror positions may be mirror position, push and hold position...
  • Page 37 Important! Prior to operating the vehicle, the Fasten seat belts. Infants and small driver should adjust the seat height for children should be seated in a properly Bring seat backrest to upright position proper vision as well as fore/aft secured restraint system that complies before recalling a stored seat/head placement and seat back angle to insure with U.S.
  • Page 38 The amount of cushion height and curvature may be adjusted after turning the key in steering lock to position 2. The center section (2) can be selected together with bottom section (1) or top section (3). The inflation pressure of the air cushion can be continuously varied between position "0"...
  • Page 39 The front seat heaters can be switched Note: on with the key in steering lock positions 1 or 2, the rear seat heaters When in operation, the seat heater only in steering lock position 2. consumes a large amount of power. It is advisable not to use the seat heater Press switch to turn on heater: longer than necessary.
  • Page 40 Warning! The armrest does not suffice as a child restraint system. In case of a frontal collision a child can be catapulted forward over the locked armrest. Infants and small children should always be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S.
  • Page 41 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 42: Head Restraints, Rear

    Armrest with Integrated Storage Head Restraints, Rear Placing head restraints upright: Compartment (Rear Bench Seat) (Vehicles without rear power seats) Pull head restraint forward by its strap until it locks in position. Pull down the armrest by its strap. Turn key in steering lock to position 1 Inclination of head restraints: or 2.
  • Page 43 Switch on center console Switches in rear doors Inclination of head restraints: Power Head Restraints, Rear Switch in center console: The head restraint inclination can be adjusted manually. Turn key in steering lock to position 1 Both head restraints together can be or 2 (with the driver's or front placed in either upright or fold-down Important!
  • Page 44 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 45 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 46 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 47: Use Child Restraints Properly

    Warning! That would increase the chance of • Pregnant women should also use a head and neck injuries. The belt lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. would also apply top much force portion should be positioned as to the ribs, which could severely low as possible on the hips to •...
  • Page 48 • According to accident statistics, Supplemental Restraint System Emergency Tensioning Retractor children are safer when properly (SRS) (ETR) restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating The SRS uses two crash severity levels The seat belts for the front seats are positions.
  • Page 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 1 Steering is unlocked. Notes: (If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the key to be A warning will sound when the turned clockwise to position 1.) driver's door is opened with the key in Most electrical consumers can be steering lock position 1 or 0.
  • Page 55 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 7 Windshield wiper 0 Wiper off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed Combination Switch...
  • Page 56 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 57 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 58 Inside and Exterior Rear View Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Mirrors (with either front door open, the mirror can be operated with key removed or in Inside Rear View Mirror steering lock position 0 or 1). The mirror is electrically adjustable. Turn switch to position Use your inside mirror to determine the To adjust, move the switch forward,...
  • Page 59 Exterior Rear View Mirrors Note: Turn key in steering lock to position 2 The exterior mirrors have electrically (with either front door open, the heated glass. The heater switches on mirrors can be operated with key automatically, depending on outside removed or in steering lock position 0 temperature.
  • Page 60 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 61 Sun Visors Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Rear seats: Swing sun visors down to protect Front seats: Touch the cover to lower the mirror. against sun glare. The lamp will switch on automatically. With the visor engaged in its inner If sunlight enters through a side mounting, the lamp can be switched on Close the cover and the lamp will go window, disengage visor from inner...

  • Page 62: Interior Lamps

    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 Note: The courtesy lamps cannot be Interior Lighting 6 Reading Lamps, Rear switched off as long as a rear door is open.
  • Page 63 Storage /Eyeglass 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 in center console, front in rear doors Lighter Ashtrays To remove ashtray from center console: Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. By touching the top of the cover lightly, Push sliding knob (1) toward the right to the ashtray opens automatically.
  • 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 Express Opening and Closing Press switch past re- sistance point and release - window opens or closes completely. To interrupt procedure, briefly press If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure, the window will stop during the last few inches before closure and open slightly.
  • Page 67 Warning! The power windows can also be closed with the key or infrared remote control When closing the windows, be sure while locking the vehicle doors (see that there is no danger of anyone Central Locking System in Index). being harmed by the closing procedure.
  • Page 68 Note: Shelf below Rear Window The rear window defroster uses a large Warning! amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the The shelf below the rear window defroster as soon as the window is clear. should not be used to carry objects.
  • Page 69 Adjusting clock more than one minute Cellular Telephone ahead or back: Pull out adjustment knob, turn to the right respectively left The vehicle is prepared for the and hold until the desired time is set. installation of a cellular telephone. For Within the first 2 seconds, the minute further information and installation hand advances 8 minutes and advances...

  • Page 70: Instrument Lamps

    Instrument Lamps Trip odometer Rotate adjusting knob (1) to vary To reset: intensity of instrument lamps. • Press adjusting knob (1) once Display Illumination (with key in steering lock position 2). Press adjusting knob to briefly • Press adjusting knob (1) twice (with illuminate the display (with key key removed or in steering lock removed or in steering lock position 0...
  • Page 71 Driving...
  • Page 72 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 73 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 74 Coasting the vehicle, or driving for when parking the vehicle. Engage any other reason with selector lever only with the car stopped. in "N", can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 75 For longer stops with the engine idling, engine that is not covered by the enough to maintain engine RPM within shift into "N" or "P". Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. the best torque range. Refer to Technical Data for downshift When stopping the car on an uphill points.
  • Page 76 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 77 • 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 78 Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer The oil pressure at idle speed may immediately. drop if the engine is at operating For engine protection, the fuel supply is temperature.
  • Page 79 Fuel Consumption Gauge dropped to approximately the minimum not covered by the Mercedes-Benz mark on the dipstick. Limited Warranty. While driving, current fuel consumption is indicated in miles per...
  • Page 80 Doing so may cause serious Adaptation to ambient temperature engine damage which is not covered takes place in steps and depends on the by the Mercedes-Benz Limited prevailing driving conditions (stop- Warranty. and-go or moderate, constant driving) and amount of temperature change.
  • Page 81 You can be seriously burned. the engine compartment next to the covered by the Mercedes-Benz radiator. Limited Warranty. The fluid level can be checked visually at the sight glass located next to the...
  • Page 82 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 83 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 84 To alert following vehicles to slippery hazardous road conditions and assistance. road conditions you discover, operate functions as a reminder to take extra your hazard warning flashers as care while driving. Have the system checked at your appropriate. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 85 Caution! differential can only be attained conditions. through the use of Mercedes-Benz If the vehicle is towed with the front recommended M + S radial-ply tires on axle raised, the key must not be in all four wheels.
  • Page 86 Note: We recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as The firm damping program must be soon as possible to have the system selected again when restarting the checked-out.
  • Page 87 Inhalation of exhaust gas is Abroad, there is a widely-spread keep the toxic components of the hazardous to your health. All Mercedes-Benz service network at exhaust gases within permissible limits exhaust gas contains carbon your disposal. If you plan to travel into required by law.
  • Page 88 (SAE /CCMC class) and filling free-of-charge at your authorized Use only snow chains that are tested quantity, see Capacities: Fuels, Mercedes-Benz dealer by using the and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Coolants, Lubricants etc. in coupon in the "Owner's Service and Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer Index.

  • Page 89: Practical Hints

    Practical Hints...
  • Page 90 Warning! To help prevent personal injury; stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running. Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving. We recommend that you do not open the hood, if you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment.
  • Page 91 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 92 To check the engine oil level, park Add oil, if needed, only vehicle on level ground, with engine at to the upper mark normal operational temperature. (max). Do not overfill engine. Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan.
  • Page 93 Regular automatic transmission fluid is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz level checks are not required. For this To fill the transmission with fluid, pour it Limited Warranty. reason the dipstick opening is sealed.
  • Page 94 Turning Off Engine Manually Bleeding of Fuel System If the engine continues to run after the The fuel system is a self bleeding key is turned to steering lock position 0, system. Turn the key in steering lock open the hood and push down the lever fully to the right and crank engine (for marked "STOP"...
  • Page 95 Trunk Lamp Spare Wheel, Lug Wrench First Aid Kit 1 Switching off 1 Trunk floor Opening lid 2 Switching on 2 Strap 3 Luggage bowl The first aid kit is stored in the shelf Switch off trunk lamp if the trunk is to 4 Lug wrench below the rear window.
  • Page 96 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 97 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 98 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 99 5 Remove the protective cover from 7. Jack up the vehicle until the 10 Screw the alignment bolt (1) the jack support tube opening by wheel is clear of the ground. supplied in the tool kit into the inserting a screwdriver in the Never start engine while vehicle upper-most threaded hole opening and prying it out.
  • Page 100 Clean contact surfaces of 13 Unfold wrench and tighten the five Before storing the jack, the jack arm wheel and wheel hub. Install bolts evenly, following the must be lowered almost to the base of spare wheel on wheel hub. sequence illustrated above, until the jack.
  • Page 101 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 102 Battery When removing and connecting the Warning! battery, always make sure that all The maintenance-free battery is located electrical consumers are off and the Never lean over batteries while in the trunk under the right-hand wheel key is in steering lock position 0. connecting, you might get injured.
  • Page 103 Exterior Lamps Headlamp Assembly 7 Bulb socket for turn signal, parking, side marker and When replacing bulbs, install only 12 1 Headlamp horizontal adjustment standing lamp bulb volt bulbs with the specified watt screw 8 Electrical connector for high rating. 2 Headlamp vertical adjustment and low beam headlamp bulb screw...
  • Page 104 Replacing bulb Bulb for high and low beam Turn Signal, Parking, Side Marker HB2 (60/55 W) and Standing Lamp When replacing halogen bulbs do not (1157 [26.9/8.3 W/32/3 cp] bulb) touch glass portion of bulb with bare Bulb for fog lamp hands.
  • Page 105 Adjusting Headlamp Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. To check and readjust a headlamp do the following: Park unloaded vehicle on level • surface. Check surface with carpenter's level. Remove cover above headlamp. • Move retaining clamps (5) aside and remove cover.
  • Page 106 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 107 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 108 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 109 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 110 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 111 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 112 Engine Cleaning Rinse with clear water and thoroughly Tar Stains wipe dry with a chamois. Do not allow Corrosion protection, such as MB cleaning agents to dry on the finish. Quickly remove tar stains before they Anticorrosion Wax should be applied dry and become more difficult to to the engine compartment after every Before running the vehicle through an...
  • Page 113 Plastic Parts, Headliner and Instrument Cluster Leather Upholstery Rubber Parts Use a gentle dish-washing detergent Using aftermarket seat covers or Do not use oil or wax on these parts. or mild detergent for delicate fabrics wearing clothing that have the See separate subject for additional as a washing solution.
  • Page 114 Paintwork, Painted Body Light Alloy Wheels Ornamental Moldings Components MB-Autoshampoo should be used for For regular cleaning and care of very MB-Gloss Preserver should be applied regular cleaning of the light alloy dirty chrome-plated parts, use a chrome when water drops on the paint surface wheels.
  • Page 115 Testing Infrared Remote Control When inserting new batteries, make Synchronizing System: sure they are correctly installed. Checking Batteries: Slide battery cover onto housing until The system may have to be re- locked in place. synchronized, if the transmitter is If the transmit button (1) is pressed without voltage for several minutes.
  • Page 116 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 117 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 118 Notes: 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 119 Removal: The manual release knob is located Use only those roof racks approved by behind the right side trunk panel and Mercedes-Benz to avoid damage to the Fold wiper arm forward. Push pin (1) felt pad. vehicle. Follow manufacturer's and remove wiper blade.
  • Page 120 More than 300,000 different spare parts, even for older models, are available. Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are Emergency Operation of Sliding Layout of Poly-V-belt Drive subjected to the most stringent quality Roof inspections.

  • Page 121: Technical Data

    Technical Data...
  • Page 122 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 Identification Plates When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle Identification and engine numbers.
  • Page 123 "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 124 63.1 in (1603 mm) 2 to 1: 31 mph ( 50 km/h) Track, rear 62.0 in (1576 mm) The quoted dada apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
  • Page 125 Fuels , Coolants, Lubricants etc. - Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us. Inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Engine with oil filter 8.5 US qt (8.0 l )
  • Page 126 Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Windshield washer and MB Windshield washer headlamp cleaning system approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) Concentrate “S” Cooling system approx.11.6 US qt (11.0 l) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze Fuel tank including a reserve of approx.26.4US gal (100 l) Diesel fuels acc.
  • Page 127 Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. It is recommended to use only brake Engine Oil Additives fluid approved by Mercedes Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will Do not blend oil additives with engine provide you with additional oil. They may be harmful to the engine information.
  • Page 128 Ambient temperature specific fuel additives are not covered interior heater operating. It permits a + 14°F to - 4°F ( -10°C to -20°C ) by the Mercedes-Benz Limited troublefree engine operation to a No. 2 Diesel Fuel: 70% Warranty. temperature of approximately + 14°F (- Kerosene: 30% 10°C) when using No.
  • Page 129 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 130 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 131 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 132 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz of North America Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800- 424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C.
  • Page 133 Index:...
  • Page 134 ABS 75, Battery Coolant level, checking Activated charcoal filter Battery not being charged Coolant temperature gauge 80 -81 Adaptive damping system (ADS) Charge indicator lamp 14, Coolants ADS 86, Brake fluid 15-16,83,111,126, Cruise control Air conditioner refrigerant Brake pads worn Air outlets Brake pad wear indicator lamp Diesel fuels...
  • Page 135 First aid kit Lamps, exterior Fog lamps Parking brake 14- 15, 17, 64, 72-75, Fuel consumption gauge Headlamps 57, 82, 78, 83, 85, 93, 96, 98, Fuel filler flap, manual release High mounted stop lamp Power closing assist for doors and License plate lamp 57, trunk lid Fuel reserve warning lamp...
  • Page 136 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Tachometer Vanity mirrors emergency tensioning retractor Technical data Vehicle data card and airbag Tire inflation pressure Vehicle jack Seat belt warning lamp Tires 16-17, 85, 88, 97, 101, 124, Vehicle tools Seat belts and warning system Shelf below rear window Towing the vehicle Warranty coverage...
  • Page 137 If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your If you have any question about carrying out some service, vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. dealer. We consider this to be the best way to obtain accurate...
  • Page 138 Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip The engine compartment of model S 600 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.

  • Page 139: Air Conditioner

    What You Should Know at the Gas Station • Fuel: • Coolant: Use premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane Index 91 For normal replenishing, use water (potable water (Average of 96 RON/86 MON). quality). Fuel tank capacity approx. 26.4 US gal (100 l). This For further information (e.g.

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