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Instrument Cluster

Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement warning
lamp (yellow). See Index

ESP function indicator lamp (yellow).

Coolant temperature gauge. See Index

Main/trip 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). See Index

Knob for setting clock. See Index

Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer. See Index

Tachometer. See Index

Speedometer See Index

Clock. See Index

Summary of Contents for 2001 S 600

Page 1: ...1 Mercedes Benz Operator s Manual S 600...

Page 2: ...issible technical modifications and where proper installation will be performed Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes Benz Your selection of our product is a demo...

Page 3: ...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 y...

Page 4: ...n writing of the need to repair the non conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the repair ourselves Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes Benz Regional Office listed in...

Page 5: ...Car found in the Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries please be aware that service faci...

Page 6: ...s 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 If...

Page 7: ...reased 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 ha...

Page 8: ...Seat belts and Supplemental Restraint system SRS 48 Driving Driving Instructions 17 Seat belts 48 BabySmartAirbag DeactivationSystem 51 Drinking and driving 78 Operation SelfTest 52 Parking Brake 78...

Page 9: ...rake System 95 Battery 120 Engine Oils Additives 142 Brake Assist System BAS 96 Fuses 121 Air Conditioner Refrigerant 142 Electronic Stability program ESP 97 Jump Starting 121 Brake Fluid 142 Adaptive...

Page 10: ...efroster switch Activated charcoal filter switch 9 Cruise control 29 Radio 10 Horn airbag 30 ESP control switch 11 Instrument cluster 31 Ashtray with lighter 12 Steering lock with ignition starter 32...

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Page 12: ...er See Index 3 Fuel consumption gauge See Index 10 Outside temperature indicator See Index 4 Engine oil pressure gauge bar See Index 11 Right turn signal indicator lamp green See Index 5 Left turn sig...

Page 13: ...nction See Index ESP malfunction See Index Engine oil level low See Index ABS malfunction See Index Brake pads worn down See Index SRS malfunction See Index Brake fluid low Canada only Parking brake e...

Page 14: ...ps in the Odometer Display Additional Function Indicator Lamp on the Center Console FSS indicator distance See Index Passenger Airbag automatically switched off See Index FSS indicator days See Index...

Page 15: ...your Maintenance Booklet Caution To prevent damage to the catalytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired p...

Page 16: ...gauge immediately after starting the engine In a very cold engine the oil pressure will rise slowly after the engine has started Do not speed up the engine before pressure is registered on the pressu...

Page 17: ...tance from vehicles in front Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause excessive and premature wear of the brake pads It can also result in the brakes overheating thereby significantly reducing...

Page 18: ...r tires to wear down too far With less than 3 mm 1 8 in of tread the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced Depending upon the weather and or road surface conditions the tire traction v...

Page 19: ...Despite the tire rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions Warning Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater...

Page 20: ...ted as soon as possible after driving is resumed while observing the safety rules in the previous paragraph Warning If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow make sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaus...

Page 21: ...21 Operation...

Page 22: ...g a higher or lower temperature 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 o...

Page 23: ...onsiderable 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 sepa...

Page 24: ...open left and right air outlets 7 Adjust air outlets upward Press button once again to return to previous setting Press button Maximum heated and automatically controlled amount of air is directed to...

Page 25: ...s button again The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air after approx 5 minutes at outside temperatures below approx 40 F 5 C after approx 30 minutes at outside temperatu...

Page 26: ...r the outside temperature is below 45 F 7 C The activated charcoal filter should be switched off when windows fog up on the inside or if the passenger compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled...

Page 27: ...flow is switched off with selector in position 0 4 Adjustable air outlet left side 5 Adjustable air outlet right side 6 Air distribution slide Top position air flow from air outlets 4 and 5 Bottom pos...

Page 28: ...d the steering lock The valet key will not work in the trunk and storage compartments locks The flat key fits all locks on the Car Notes Do not give the master key to an unauthorized person We recomme...

Page 29: ...the extended operational range of the remote control it could be possible to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button The vehicle doors trunk and fuel filler flap ca...

Page 30: ...low Selective unlocking mode Press transmit button once to unlock driver s door and fuel filler flap Press transmit button twice to unlock doors fuel filler flap and trunk Global unlocking mode Press...

Page 31: ...r if ok battery check lamp in transmitter will light briefly when transmitting or to synchronize the system see Remote Control in Index Choosing Global or Selective Mode on Remote Control Press and ho...

Page 32: ...ure causes potential danger the procedure can be immediately halted by releasing the remote control button To reverse direction of movement press for opening or for closing The sliding pop up roof wil...

Page 33: ...on up to unlock When you lock the car all door lock buttons should move down If any one stays up the respective door is not properly closed You should then unlock the car open and reclose this door an...

Page 34: ...h key in steering lock position 2 hold upper portion of switch 1 for a minimum of 5 seconds To deactivate With key in steering lock position 2 hold lower portion of switch 2 for a minimum of 5 seconds...

Page 35: ...rately Leave only the valet key with the vehicle Notes In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the doors and trunk can be locked and unlocked individually If the fuel filler flap cannot...

Page 36: ...er approximately 1 second To interrupt the opening procedure turn key to position 2 Warning Never operate the windows or sliding pop up roof if there is the possiblity of anyone being harmed by the pr...

Page 37: ...pneumatic power assisted mechanism has stopped doors and or trunk can be reopened Note If the trunk lid does not close refer to Trunk Lid Manual Closing in Index Warning To prevent possible personal...

Page 38: ...e alarm system has been armed the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and the horn will sound intermittently when someone opens a door opens the trunk opens the hood switches on or bridges the ignition...

Page 39: ...d The slide switches are located in each front door Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock The power seats can also be operated with the driver s or front passen...

Page 40: ...t button F and then 2 respectively 3 Note See Index for instructions on adjustment of steering wheel and mirrors Recalling seat head restraint steering wheel exterior and inside rear view mirror posit...

Page 41: ...Standard 213 1 All seat head restraint and rear view mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts should be done before the vehicle is put into motion Warning Children 12 years old and under...

Page 42: ...selected together with bottom section 1 or top section 3 The inflation pressure of the air cushion can be continuously varied between position 0 without pressure and position 5 maximum pressure by ch...

Page 43: ...will stay on Turning off heater If one indicator lamp is on press upper half of switch If both indicator lamps are on press lower half of switch If left on the heater automatically turns off after ap...

Page 44: ...e cup holder push button 6 down until cup holder engages Close cover Caution Keep compartment lids closed This will prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during...

Page 45: ...teering 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 Seat Bench 1 Backrest tilt Ind...

Page 46: ...itch in center console Both head restraints together can be placed in either upright or fold down position Switches in rear doors The head restraints can be placed individually in either upright or fo...

Page 47: ...ge Compartment Rear Bench Seat Pull down the armrest by its strap Before storing the armrest in the backrest close its storage com partment lid For the removal of the Rear Seat Cushion see Index Adjus...

Page 48: ...is properly installed Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash If this happens serious or fatal injury will result The back seat is the safest place for children Infants...

Page 49: ...lessened with your seat belt buckled 1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button Fastening of Seat Belts Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks The lap belt should be positioned as low as possib...

Page 50: ...s and knee bolsters are designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds Improperly positioned seat belts do...

Page 51: ...eats designed for use with the Mercedes Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes Benz dealer are required for use with the BabySmart airbag deactivation system With the special child seat...

Page 52: ...xceeded ETR activates second threshold exceeded airbag also activates Seat belt not fastened first threshold exceeded airbag activates but not ETR Driver and front passenger systems operate independen...

Page 53: ...rontal for front airbags and side impacts for side impact airbags The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp SRS in the instrument cluster If no fault is detected...

Page 54: ...vehicle deploys The side impact airbag for the front passenger deploys only if the seat is occupied Side impact airbags operate best in conjunction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belt No...

Page 55: ...m the airbag Sit properly belted in an upright position with your back against the seat back Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls Do...

Page 56: ...proper work on the system including incorrect installation and removal can lead to possible injury through an uncontrolled activation of the SRS In addition through improper work there is the risk of...

Page 57: ...ult The back seat is the safest place for children Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an infant or child restraint system which is properly secured with the vehicle s...

Page 58: ...lock Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury Notes A warning sounds when the driver s door is opened with the key in st...

Page 59: ...wn The switch is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree 6 Press switch briefly One wipe without washer water select only if window is wet Press switch past r...

Page 60: ...ndshield even during rain activate the washer system as often as necessary The fluid in the washer reservoir should be mixed in the correct ratio Blocked Windshield Wiper If the windshield wiper becom...

Page 61: ...he electronic key in steering lock position 2 Note With the key removed and the driver s door open a warning sounds if the vehicle s exterior lamps except standing lamps are not switched off Fog lamps...

Page 62: ...Mirrors Turn key in steering lock to position 2 with either front door open the mirrors can be operated with key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1 Turn switch to select the mirror to be adju...

Page 63: ...xterior and inside rear view mirror positions are stored in memory with the seat head restraint steering column position and can be recalled when necessary see Index Folding the mirrors in Turn switch...

Page 64: ...ting and pivot to the side Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Front seats With the visor engaged in its inner mounting the lamp can be switched on by opening the cover Warning Do not use the vanity mirror whi...

Page 65: ...switched on 3 Rear Courtesy Lamps A B A Courtesy lamps switched off B Courtesy lamps switched on Note The courtesy lamps cannot be switched off as long as a rear door is open 2 Reading Lamps Front A...

Page 66: ...n for storage eyeglasses compartment 3 Glove box 4 Button for glove box 5 Lock Storage Eyeglasses Compartment To open Press button 2 Glove Box The glove box lid is equipped with a container for coins...

Page 67: ...s Slide cover to 6 open 7 close First Aid Kit 1 Opening lid The first aid kit is stored in the shelf below the rear window Stowing Things in the Vehicle Warning To help avoid personal injury during a...

Page 68: ...oors To remove ashtray from center console Push sliding knob 1 toward the right to eject the insert To remove ashtray from rear door Hold left and right side of insert and pull up To install ashtray I...

Page 69: ...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...

Page 70: ...se window opens or closes completely To interrupt procedure briefly press or If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure the window will stop during the last few inche...

Page 71: ...d with the key or infrared remote control while locking the vehicle doors or trunk see Central Locking System in Index Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock Do...

Page 72: ...vehicle must be parked and unlocked Press symbol side of switch until trunk lid is open With vehicle centrally locked the trunk can also be opened by using the infrared remote control Press button No...

Page 73: ...on Trip odometer To reset Press adjusting knob 1 once with key in steering lock position 2 Press adjusting knob 1 twice with key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1 Clock Adjusting clock one m...

Page 74: ...e Center in the U S A only at 1 800 FOR MERCEDES Programming or reprogramming the remote control 1 Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 2 Press and hold one button of the remote control locate...

Page 75: ...imultaneousy holding down buttons 1 and 3 for approximately 20 seconds or until the control light blinks rapidly will erase the codes of all three channels Antenna The antenna extends when switching o...

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Page 77: ...77 Driving...

Page 78: ...ly To release the parking brake pull handle on instrument panel The brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should go out A warning sounds if you start to drive without having released the parkin...

Page 79: ...ng when the selector lever is in drive or reverse position Warning It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not on the br...

Page 80: ...pt to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads see Winter Driving Instructions in Index Important Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason with selector lever in N...

Page 81: ...in order to obtain braking action This could result in rear wheel slip and reduced vehicle control Your vehicle s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control Maneuvering To maneuver in tight ar...

Page 82: ...n the S program mode Caution Never change the program mode when the selector lever is out of position P It could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared Emergen...

Page 83: ...in position 1 or 2 until the desired speed is reached or briefly tip the control lever in the appropriate direction for increases or decreases in 0 6 mph 1 km h increments When the lever is released...

Page 84: ...on Moving gear selector lever to position N switches the cruise control off Warning Only use the cruise control if the traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed The...

Page 85: ...operational function of the Parktronic can be affected by dirty sensors especially at times of snow and ice Interference caused by other ultrasonic signals e g working jackhammers or the air brakes of...

Page 86: ...e Warning indicators for the front area are located above the left and center air outlets in the dashboard Warning indicator for the rear area are located in the rear interior lamp The frames are illu...

Page 87: ...hicle and obstacle Front corners approx 6 in 15 cm center approx 8 in 20 cm rear approx 8 in 20 cm One or both red segments light up In addition an alarm sounds for approximately 3 seconds The obstacl...

Page 88: ...may indicate that the poly V belt has broken Should this condition occur the poly V belt must be replaced before continuing to operate the vehicle Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperat...

Page 89: ...before a long trip see Index Engine Oil Consumption Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after the break in period During the break in period higher oil consumption may be noticed and is...

Page 90: ...on the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking Coolant Temperature Gauge If the antifreeze mixture is effective to 30 C 22 F the boiling point of the coolant in the...

Page 91: ...oon as possible Note Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system The engine will overheat causing major engine damage Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driving Warning Do not spill an...

Page 92: ...alled e g auxiliary headlamps etc be certain to connect into the fuse before the failure indicator monitoring unit in order to avoid damaging the system Seat Belt Warning Lamp With the key in steering...

Page 93: ...ke fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire You can be seriously burned When the minimum mark on the reservoir is reached have the brake...

Page 94: ...sition 2 again The present status for days or distance is displayed once more Continue to hold button 1 After approx 10 seconds a signal sounds and the display shows 10 000 miles Canada 15 000km 5 Rel...

Page 95: ...ning If the charging voltage falls below 10 volts the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and the ABS is switched off When the voltage is above this value again the malfunction indicator lamp should g...

Page 96: ...S To receive the benefit of the system you must apply continuous full braking power during the stopping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactiva...

Page 97: ...They must go out when the engine is running If the BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in either system Pressing the accelerator pedal...

Page 98: ...e is applied until the wheel regains sufficient traction The traction control engages at vehicle speeds up to approximately 24 mph 40 km h and switches off at 50 mph 80 km h Note Avoid spinning of one...

Page 99: ...isit an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer as soon as possible to have the system checked out Note If the power supply was interrupted battery disconnected or empty the malfunction indicator lamp will li...

Page 100: ...ned areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must...

Page 101: ...asing ambient temperature A well charged battery ensures that the engine can always be started even at low ambient temperatures Tires We recommend M S radial tires on all four wheels for the winter se...

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Page 103: ...103 Practical Hints...

Page 104: ...o avoid hood damage if hood is not fully closed repeat closing procedure Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running Be sure the...

Page 105: ...n order to avoid possibly serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature gauge indicat...

Page 106: ...ark of the dipstick Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking level is approximately 2 1 US qt 2 0 l Do not overfill the engine Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned It could cause da...

Page 107: ...Kit 1 Opening lid The first aid kit is stored in the shelf below the rear window If the trunk is to remain open for a long period of time the trunk lamp can be switched off This prevents the vehicle...

Page 108: ...y from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is raised Be certain that th...

Page 109: ...t is imperative that the wheel mounting bolts be fastened to a tightening torque of 110 ft lb 150 Nm whenever wheels are mounted For rim and tire specifications refer to Technical Data Warning Worn ol...

Page 110: ...g a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before...

Page 111: ...sert jack arm fully into the tube hole up to the stop Place jack on firm ground Position the jack so that it is always vertical plumb line as seen from the side see arrow even if the vehicle is parked...

Page 112: ...jack arm must be lowered almost to the base of the jack Warning Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be repa...

Page 113: ...ture and pressure increase with the vehicle speed Tire pressure should therefore only be corrected on cold tires Correct tire pressure in warm tires only if pressure has dropped below the pressure lis...

Page 114: ...for low beam headlamp bulb and fog lamp 2 Latch for cover 1 3 Cover for high beam headlamp and level for vertical adjustment 4 Latch for cover 3 5 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw 6 Headlamp horizo...

Page 115: ...y a qualified technician Bulb for High Beam H1 55 W Open hood Depress latch 4 and remove cover 3 Pull off electrical connector 10 Unhook clamping ring and remove bulb Insert new bulb seating properly...

Page 116: ...t 2 counterclockwise and pull out Push bulb into socket turn counterclockwise and remove Insert new bulb in socket push in and twist clockwise Reinstall bulb socket Reinstall lamp assembly by sliding...

Page 117: ...be at a 90 angle to the test screen 2 Using a T square and a carpenter s level align and mark a vertical centerline 10 on the test screen using the outer reference point low beam found on each headlam...

Page 118: ...eam illuminate the test screen as shown The vertex of the angle formed in each beam image should align with the vertical centerline 10 of each lamp The left and right headlamps must be adjusted indivi...

Page 119: ...lb 5 Backup lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb 6 Trunk lamp 10 W 6 cp bulb 7 Cover To replace bulbs Open trunk lid Swing cover 7 aside Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out Push bulb into socket turn coun...

Page 120: ...approximately 200 miles 300 km per month mostly for short distance trips or if it is not used for long periods of time Only charge a battery with a battery charger after the battery has been disconne...

Page 121: ...ollow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components and can lead to a battery explosion and personal injury Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting you might get...

Page 122: ...ts 4 Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the grounded negative terminal of the charged battery and the final connection to the negative terminal of the discharged battery Important 5 Start eng...

Page 123: ...nt This method is preferable to other types of towing The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground and the selector lever in position N for distances up to 30 miles 50 km and at a speed not...

Page 124: ...ld be repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underside of the car A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a...

Page 125: ...o dry on the finish Before running the vehicle through an automatic car wash fold back the outside mirrors to prevent them from getting damaged If the vehicle has been run through an automatic car was...

Page 126: ...Wheel and Gear Selector Lever Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Hard Plastic Trim Items Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto soft l...

Page 127: ...k and provisional repairs of minor paint damage i e chips from stones car doors etc Light Alloy Wheels Mercedes Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels I...

Page 128: ...lus side facing up Press battery cover onto housing until locked in place Important Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the pr...

Page 129: ...mpletely with both hands 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...

Page 130: ...ecurely locked in place again to prevent personal injury Emergency Operation of Sliding Pop Up Roof The sliding roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur Assemble th...

Page 131: ...d remove Installation driver s side Press safety tab of new wiper blade down Insert wiper blade between the tabs 3 on the wiper arm and slide into end of wiper arm Then press safety tab upward until i...

Page 132: ...on occur on the power closing system With the trunk lid open push sliding switch to position 1 press eye of latch in 2 push sliding switch to position 3 Close trunk lid Manual Release of Fuel Filler F...

Page 133: ...re parts even for older models are available Mercedes Benz original spare parts are subjected to the most stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed manufactured or select...

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Page 135: ...135 Technical Data...

Page 136: ...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 Informat...

Page 137: ...booklet where indicated and it is needed when obtaining replacement or additional keys at your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Warranty Coverage Your car is covered under the terms of the warranties p...

Page 138: ...sion ratio 10 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 290 kW 5200rpm Generator alternator 14 V 143A 389 hp 5200 rpm Starter motor 12 V 2 2 kW Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 570 Nm 3800 rpm Battery 12 V 100 Ah 42...

Page 139: ...ensions 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 i...

Page 140: ...qt Recommended engine oils Automatic transmission 9 4 l 9 9 US qt Automatic transmission fluid Rear axle 1 4 l 1 5 US qt Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 90 Hydraulic system for adaptive damping system AD...

Page 141: ...12 5 l Premium unleaded gasoline Posted Octane 91 Average of 96 RON 86 MON Air conditioner system R 134a refrigerant and special lubricant Never R 12 selected vehicles see underhood label 1 Use MB Wi...

Page 142: ...f the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Under extremely hard operating conditions this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in...

Page 143: ...meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc Gasoline Additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build up caused by gasoline...

Page 144: ...uld have it replaced every 3 years To provide the important corrosion protection the solution must be at least 45 anticorrosion antifreeze equals a freeze protection to approx 22 F 30 C If you use a s...

Page 145: ...ent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance...

Page 146: ...sfaction please discuss the problem with the dealership management or if necessary contact the Owner Service Manager at the Mercedes Benz Regional Office nearest you see Owner s Service and Warranty I...

Page 147: ...dition to notifying Mercedes Benz of North America Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order...

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Page 149: ...149 Index...

Page 150: ...ery 120 Battery not being charged Charge indicator lamp 16 88 Brake assist system 96 Brake fluid 17 93 124 140 142 Brake pads worn Brake pad wear indicator lamp 92 Brake warning lamp Brake fluid low 9...

Page 151: ...41 142 Fuel cap placement warning 89 Fuel consumption gauge 89 Fuel filler flap manual release 132 Fuel Requirements 143 Fuel reserve warning lamp 89 Fuses 121 Garage door opener 74 Head restraints fr...

Page 152: ...Emergency operation 130 Snow chains 101 Spare parts service 133 Spare wheel 107 Special settings 24 SRS malfunction 53 Start lock out 29 Starting and turning off the engine 16 Steering lock 58 Steerin...

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Page 155: ...or your vehicle please contact your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer We consider this to be the best way to obtain accurate information for your vehicle Warning To help avoid personal injury be extreme...

Page 156: ...so could result in personal injury 2 Tire Inflation Pressure Check at least every two weeks For details see Index 3 Coolant Level See Adding coolant in Index 4 Windshield Washer System Headlamp Clean...

Page 157: ...ommended engine oils see Index Automatic Transmission Automatic transmission fluid For level checks refer to Index Coolant For normal replenishing use water potable water quality For further informati...

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