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

  • 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 the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Car keys Vanity mirrors Infrared Remote Control Interior Lighting Storage Compartments Product information Central Locking System Ashtrays Operator's manual Doors Consumer Information Trunk Lighter Problems with your vehicle Power Window and Sliding/ Sliding roof with rear pop-up feature Reporting Safety Defects Pop-Up Roof Power Windows Index...
  • Page 9 Outside Temperature Indicator Checking Automatic Trans. Fluid Roof Rack Level Tachometer Checking Coolant Level MERCEDES-BENZ Spare Part Service Coolant Temperature Gauge Spare Wheel Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp First Aid Kit Low Windshield and Headlamp Stowing Things in the Vehicle Technical Data.
  • Page 10 Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see Index Adjustable air outlet Air volume control for right air outlet Exterior lamp switch Telephone control unit compartment Parking brake release Lock for telephone control compartment and glove box Hood lock release Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock position 2) Parking brake pedal...
  • 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 Function Indicator Lamp High beam ESP malfunction. See Index Warning Lamp EPC malfunction. See Index (should go out with the engine running unless) ASR Adjust driving to road condition. See Index ABS malfunction. See Index. Battery not being charged properly. See Index. Brake pads worn down.
  • Page 14 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 Your authorized lockout. Turn the key in the steering lock to position 0 to stop the engine. Mercedes-Benz dealer will advise you on this subject. The key can only be removed with the selector lever in position "P".
  • Page 16 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 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: Defogging Windows

    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 position 2. mode. Defogging Windows To select, press button. Simultaneously press both Switch off button.
  • Page 25 Air Distribution Air Recirculation Dust Filter Press button repeatedly until This mode can be selected to prevent Dust particles (down to a certain size) the requested symbol is displayed. annoying odors or dust from entering and pollen are filtered out before the car's interior.
  • 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 4 Adjustable air outlet, left side Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control 5 Adjustable air outlet, right side 1 Temperature selector, left side 6 Air distribution slide 2 Temperature selector, right side Top position: air flow from air outlets (4 and 5). A basic setting in the white field of the Bottom position: air flow from air selector is recommended.
  • Page 28 The key unfolds from the holder by security reasons, replacement keys can itself. only be obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. The transmitter for the infrared remote control is located in the key holder, the receiver is located on the inside rear view mirror.
  • Page 29 Infrared Remote Control Starter Lock-Out Important! Locking the vehicle activates the starter lock-out. The engine can only be started, if the vehicle was unlocked from the outside. Note: If transmit button of the remote control is inadvertently pressed again prior to starting the engine, the start lock-out is Transmit button 3 Receiver on inside rear view...
  • Page 30 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-up inside rear view mirror and press Continue to press transmit button (1) roof cannot be closed automatically by transmit button.
  • Page 31 Central Locking System Starter Lock-Out Doors Important! The entire vehicle may be locked or 1 Opening - pull handle unlocked by either using the master Locking the vehicle activates the starter 2 Unlocking key in the door or trunk locks, or lock-out.
  • Page 32 When you lock the car, all door lock The doors cannot be unlocked with the buttons should move down. If any one central locking switch, if car was stays up, the respective door is not previously locked from outside. properly closed. When opening a front door, the entire You should then unlock the car, open car is unlocked, if it was previously...
  • Page 33 Important! Warning! Separately locking the trunk with a key Never close the windows or will activate the starter lockout, even if siding/pop-up roof if there is the a front door is left ajar. To be able to possiblity of anyone being harmed by start the engine, first close the door.
  • 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...
  • Page 35 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 36 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 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 seats have inflatable air cushions The inflation pressure of the air built into the backrest to provide cushion can be continuously varied additional lumbar and side support. between position "0" = without pressure, and position "5" = maximum The amount of cushion height and pressure, by changing the pressure curvature may be adjusted after turning regulator (4) setting.
  • 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 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 Note: The steering wheel position can be stored in memory together with the seat/head restraint/exterior and inside rear view mirror positions, see Index. Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
  • 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, 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 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 Warning! Never wear the shoulder belt • Each seat belt should never be • under your arm, against your used for more than one person at USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. neck or off your shoulder. In a a time. Do not fasten a seat belt crash, your body would move around a person and objects.
  • Page 48 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 The SRS uses two crash severity levels positions. (thresholds) to activate either the ETR •...
  • Page 49 Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR) The seat belts for the front seats are equipped with emergency tensioning retractors. These tensioning retractors are located in each belt's inertia reel and become operationally ready with the key in steering lock position 1 or 2. The emergency tensioning retractors are designed to activate only when the seat belts are fastened during frontal...
  • Page 50 "SRS" may not be operational. We possible for the airbags to provide again. strongly recommend that you visit an their intended supplemental authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer protection. The following system components are immediately to have the system monitored or undergo a self-check: checked;...
  • Page 51 • Rear-facing child restraints must MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at that not be used in a front seat. time and replaced when necessary. • Adjust the driver seat as far as...
  • Page 52 Work on the "SRS" must activated must be replaced. therefore only be performed by Follow child restraint instructions for an authorized Mercedes-Benz routing. Then pull belt out completely No modifications of any kind may be dealer. and let it retract. The belt is now made to any locked.
  • Page 53 Important! Warning! Children too big for child restraint systems should ride in rear seats The use of infant or child restraints is According to accident statistics, using regular seat belts. Position required by law in all 50 states and all children are safer when properly shoulder belt across chest and Canadian provinces.
  • Page 54 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 55 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 56 (40 ml "S" to 1 gallon solvent). Have the system checked at your Windshield Wiper Smears authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as soon as possible. If the windshield wiper smears the windshield, even during rain, activate the washer system as often as necessary.
  • Page 57 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 58 The lamp-on time period can be changed at your If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly Mercedes-Benz dealer. pivoted from its normal position, it must be repositioned by applying firm Inside Rear View Mirror pressure until it snaps into place.
  • Page 59 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 60: Vanity Mirrors

    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 61 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: Interior Lamps (Door contact) The lamps are switched on and off The courtesy lamps cannot be individually with a switch in the switched off as long as a rear door is...

  • Page 62: 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 Storage Compartments Storage Compartments in the Door master key in lock (5).

  • Page 63: 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 right Push in lighter (1);...

  • Page 64: 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 65 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 66: Power Windows

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

  • Page 67: Shelf Below Rear Window

    To open the trunk, the vehicle must Shelf below Rear Window be parked and unlocked. Press symbol side of switch. Warning! With vehicle centrally locked, the The shelf below the rear window trunk can also be opened by using the should not be used to carry objects.

  • Page 68: Display Illumination

    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 69: Antenna

    Antenna Cellular Telephone Warning! The antenna extends when switching The vehicle is prepared for the Some jurisdictions prohibit the on the telephone. installation of a cellular telephone. For driver from using a cellular further information and installation telephone while driving a vehicle. Note: contact your authorized Mercedes- Whether or not prohibited by law,...
  • Page 71 Driving...

  • Page 72: Parking Brake

    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

    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 74 The parking lock is an additional damage that is not covered by the lengthy downgrades and only at safeguard to the parking brake when Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. speeds below 40 mph (60 km/h). parking the vehicle. Engage only with the car stopped.
  • Page 75 engine temperature. This allows the Warning! Stopping catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperatures. On slippery road surfaces, never For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, downshift in order to obtain braking leave the transmission in gear and hold During the brief warm-up period this action.
  • Page 76 During stops use the brake, Have the transmission checked at your mode selected since the vehicle especially on an incline, to prevent authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as driving characteristics change with the vehicle from rolling. soon as possible. the selection of the program mode.

  • Page 77: 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 78: Charge Indicator Lamp

    Mercedes-Benz Limited and wishes to resume this particular Do not continue to drive the vehicle Warranty.

  • Page 79: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

    Fuel Reserve Warning Lamps continued operation. Turn off engine result in engine damage that is not immediately and contact an authorized covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited With the key in steering lock position Mercedes-Benz dealer. Do not operate Warranty. 2, the fuel reserve warning lamps come the car until the condition is repaired.
  • Page 80 This means that the result in engine damage that is not You could be seriously burned. accuracy of the displayed temperature covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Turn off the engine and get out of can only be verified by comparison to a Warranty.
  • Page 81 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 82 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 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 lamp on can result in an accident.
  • Page 84 The pulsating Have the system checked at your your hazard warning flashers as brake pedal can be an indication of authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer appropriate. hazardous road conditions and as soon as possible. functions as a reminder to take extra With the ABS malfunctioning, the care while driving.
  • Page 85 Caution! program is only achieved with With the ABS malfunctioning, the ESP Mercedes-Benz recommended M + S If the vehicle is towed with the front is also switched off. radial-ply tires and/or snow chains. axle raised (see Towing the vehicle in Index), the engine must be shut off.
  • Page 86 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 To switch off: press lower half of the the upper half of the ESP switch.
  • Page 87 This setting should be used for on while driving, then the system has regular driving. detected a malfunction. 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 88 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 is located on the engine compartment...
  • Page 89 Abroad, there is a widely-spread system: Add MB Concentrate Use only snow chains that are tested Mercedes-Benz service network at your "S" to a premixed windshield and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. disposal. If you plan to travel into areas...
  • Page 91 Practical Hints...
  • Page 92 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 93 Adding Coolant. Warning! If coolant has to be added, a 50/50 • Use extreme caution when opening mixture of water and MB anticorrosion/ the hood if there are any signs of antifreeze should be added. steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system.
  • Page 94 Do not overfill engine. Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. When noticing fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, have your For low engine oil level warning lamp, authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer see Index. check the transmission fluid level. Checking Engine Oil Level 1 Oil dipstick...
  • Page 95 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 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 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 98 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 99 5. Remove lug wrench (1) and The tube openings are located 7. Jack up the vehicle until the wheel extension (2) from tool kit and directly behind the front wheel is clear of the ground. Never start assemble. Loosen but do not yet housings and in front of the rear engine while vehicle is raised.
  • Page 100 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 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 overinflate tires, inflation pressures specified for are perfectly permissible. The ride of Overinflating tires can result in summer and winter tires as well as for the vehicle, however, will become...
  • Page 102 Battery The service life of the battery is While the engine is running the battery dependent on its condition of charge. terminal clamps must not be loosened Warning! The battery should always be kept or detached, otherwise the generator sufficiently charged, in order to last an and other electronic components would Failure to follow these instructions optimum length of time.
  • Page 103 Exterior Lamps Headlamp Assembly 6 Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw When replacing bulbs, install only 12 1 Cover for low beam headlamp volt bulbs with the specified watt bulb and fog lamp 7 Scale for horizontal adjustment rating 2 Latch for cover (1) 8 Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb 3 Cover for high beam headlamp...
  • Page 104 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 halogen bulbs do not Open hood. touch glass portion of bulb with bare Open hood. hands.
  • Page 105 Turn Signal, Parking, Side 1 Latch for turn signal, parking, Marker and Standing Lamp side marker and standing lamp (2357 NA [28.5/8.3 W/30/2.2 cp] assembly bulb) 2 Bulb socket for turn signal, parking, Open hood. side marker and standing lamp Squeeze latch (1) together and lift 3 Tab complete lamp assembly out to front of...
  • Page 106 Adjusting Headlamp 1. Park vehicle on level surface 3. Move vehicle on the level surface approximately 6 inches (152 mm) 25 feet (7.6 m) straight back from Correct headlamp adjustment is from a vertical test screen or wall. the wall. extremely important.
  • Page 107 6. 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 108 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 109 High Mounted Stop Lamp Main fuse box in engine compartment Auxiliary fuse box in trunk behind (H2 [20 W] bulb) right side cover Fuses To replace the bulb, press tabs on both Always use a new fuse for sides (arrows) to release cover. Before replacing a blown fuse, replacement.
  • Page 110 Towing the Vehicle Caution! Warning! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut With the engine not running, there is off. Otherwise, the ASR or ESP will no power assistance for the braking immediately be engaged and will apply and steering systems.
  • Page 111 We recommend that the vehicle be Note: Jump Starting transported using flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other types To signal turns while being towed with Warning! of towing. hazard warning flasher in use, turn key in steering lock to position 2 and Failure to follow these directions The vehicle may be towed with all activate combination switch for left or...
  • Page 112 If the battery is discharged, the engine Important! After the engine has started, should be started with jumper cables remove jumper cables by exactly and the (12 V) battery of another 3. Clamp one end of the first reversing the above installation vehicle.
  • Page 113 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle paint damage. Frequent washing, recommended by Mercedes-Benz however, reduces and/or eliminates the because of the possibility of Warning! aggressiveness and potency of the incompatibility between materials used above adverse in-fluences. in the production process and others Many cleaning products can be applied later.
  • Page 114 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 115 Plastic Parts, Headliner and Instrument Cluster Leather Upholstery Rubber Parts Use a gentle dish-washing detergent or Using aftermarket seat covers or Do not use oil or wax on these parts. mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a wearing clothing that have the See separate subject for additional washing solution.
  • Page 116 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 117 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 118 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 119 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 120 Assemble the lug wrench and extension (from tool kit). Insert socket wrench (from tool kit) 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 121 Manual Closing of Trunk Lid Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap Layout of Poly-V-belt Drive The trunk lid can be closed manually The manual release knob is located 1 Automatic belt tensioner should a malfunction occur on the behind the right side trunk panel and 2 Crankshaft power closing system.
  • Page 122 More than 300,000 different spare parts, even for older models, are available. Roof Flack Use only those roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manufacturer's installation instructions. Mount supports only between markings on border of roof which are...
  • Page 123 Technical Data...
  • Page 124 Identification Plates When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers. 1 Vehicle Identification No. 2 Certification Tag 3 Identification Tag (lower edge of windshield) 4 Engine No. 5 Body No. and Paintwork No. 6 Emission Control Tag 7 Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for...
  • Page 125 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 126 Poly – V - belts length 2585 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 127 Technical Data 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: 1482 mm ( 58.3 in) Wheel base 3140 mm (123.6 in) Track, front...
  • Page 128 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 10.0 l (10.0 US qt)
  • Page 129 Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) MB Windshield washer Windshield washer and concentrate "S" headlamp cleaning system approx. 16.4 US qt (15.5 l) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze Cooling system Fuel tank approx. 26.4 US gal (100 l) Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted including a reserve of approx.
  • Page 130 • 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 131 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 132 Therefore, do not use more than this strongly recommended for use in your The engine coolant is a mixture of water amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. car: Mercedes-Benz Anticorrosion/ and anticorrosion/anti-freeze, which Antifreeze Agent. provides: If the coolant level is low, water and...
  • Page 133 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 134 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 135 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 137 Index:...
  • Page 138 75,84-85 Battery Capacities: Fuels, coolants, ADS 87, 102, Battery not being charged lubricants etc. Air conditioner refrigerant Charge indicator lamp 15, Catalytic converter Air distribution Brake fluid 16, 83, 113, 128, Cellular telephone Air volume Brake pads worn Central locking system Air bag Brake pad wear indicator lamp Check regularly and before a long...
  • Page 139 Defrosting First aid kit Jump starting Display illumination Fuel Doors Gasoline additives Keys, vehicle Drinking and driving Premium unleaded gasoline 14, Driving instructions 129-130 Lamps, exterior Fog lamps Driving off Fuel consumption gauge Headlamps 57-58, 82, 103, Fuel filler flap, manual release High mounted stop lamp Electronic stability program (ESP) Fuel Requirements...
  • Page 140 Parking brake 15-16, 18, 63, 72- Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Tachometer 75,83,85,96,98, emergency tensioning retractor Technical data Power closing assist for doors and and airbag Tire inflation pressure trunk lid Seat belt warning lamp Tires 16-18,85-86,89, 97-98, 101, Power seats, front Seat belts and warning system 126,...
  • Page 143 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 144 1 Fuel Supply Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip To add fuel turn cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released, then remove cap. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
  • Page 145 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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