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Mercedes-Benz

Operator's Manual

320 SE

420 SEL

500 SEL

Summary of Contents for 320 SE

Page 1: ...1 Mercedes Benz Operator s Manual 320 SE 420 SEL 500 SEL...

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: ...ssible 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 main...

Page 8: ...urning Off the Engine 15 Armrest Rear 45 Garage Door Opener 73 Driving Instructions 16 Head Restraints Rear 45 Antenna 74 Power Head Restraints Rear 46 Cellular telephone 74 Operation Adjustable Steer...

Page 9: ...109 Technical Data S 320 136 Antilock Brake System ABS 91 Battery 110 S 420 138 Acceleration slip Regulation ASR 92 Exterior Lamps 111 S 500 140 Electronic Stability Program EPS 94 Fuses 119 Fuels Coo...

Page 10: ...rd warning flasher switch 8 Cruise control 25 Trunk lid release switch 9 Horn airbag 26 Automatic climate control Power window defroster switch Activated charcoal filter switch 10 Instrument cluster 2...

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Page 12: ...ide temperature indicator See Index 4 Engine oil pressure gauge bar See Index 12 Right turn signal indicator lamp green See Index 5 Left turn signal indicator lamp green See Index 13 Knob for setting...

Page 13: ...l level low See Index ESP malfunction See Index Brake pads worn down See Index ASR malfunction See Index Brake fluid low except Canada Parking brake engaged See Index ABS malfunction See Index Brake f...

Page 14: ...outlined in 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 b...

Page 15: ...f the starting process Turning Off Turn the key in the steering lock to position 0 to stop the engine The key can only be removed with the foot off the brake pedal and the selector lever in position P...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...allow your 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 t...

Page 18: ...eding the speed rating 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 ve...

Page 19: ...is however that this is possible without endangering other drivers on the road If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as poss...

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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: ...e selector is recommended 3 Air volume selector The air volume can be varied continuously The air flow is switched off with selector in position 0 4 Adjustable air outlet left side 5 Adjustable air ou...

Page 28: ...ring 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 recommend that yo...

Page 29: ...rared Remote Control The vehicle doors trunk and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and unlocked as well as the windows and sliding roof closed with infrared remote control With vehicle centrall...

Page 30: ...en indicator lamp unlocking in driver s door handle 5 Receiver red indicator lamp locking and green indicator lamp unlocking in front passenger door handle 6 Receiver red indicator lamp locking and gr...

Page 31: ...tinue to press transmit button 1 after locking car Distance to receiver max 10 ft 3 m The windows and sliding pop up roof begin to close after approx 2 seconds Warning Never close the windows or slidi...

Page 32: ...idual door from inside Push lock button down to lock Pull lock button 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...

Page 33: ...nsole The doors can only be locked with the central locking switch if the front doors are closed The doors cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch if car was previously locked from outside...

Page 34: ...e 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 To lock turn key to position 3 or push do...

Page 35: ...s or siding pop up roof if there is the possiblity of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure In case the closing procedure causes potential danger the closing procedure can be immediately revers...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...m 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 circuit steps...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...gle to insure adequate control reach operation and comfort The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate re...

Page 41: ...to provide additional lumbar and side support The amount of cushion height and curvature may be adjusted after turning the key in steering lock to position 2 The center section 2 can be selected toge...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...Raise armrest to desired position Press button 4 to open cover Warning The armrest does not suffice as a child restraint system In case of a frontal collision a child can be catapulted forward over th...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...ker switch to release the head restraints The head restraints will then fold backward for increased visibility Placing head restraints upright Pull head restraint forward by its strap until it locks i...

Page 46: ...h 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 fold...

Page 47: ...en or shorten the steering column push in or pull out switch 1 To raise or lower steering wheel push switch 1 up or down Note The steering wheel position can be stored in memory together with the seat...

Page 48: ...t would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and belts a...

Page 49: ...utomatically adjusted by the fore aft movement of the front seat Seat moved to front Belt outlet fully lowered Seat moved to rear Belt outlet fully raised For safety reasons avoid adjusting the seat o...

Page 50: ...h your body would move too far forward That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal org...

Page 51: ...ld restraint systems should ride in rear seats using regular seat belts Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder not face or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positio...

Page 52: ...d impacts exceeding the first threshold of the SRS They re move slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body restricting its forward movement as much as poss...

Page 53: ...angled and side impacts The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp SRS in the instrument cluster If no fault is detected the lamp will go out after approximately...

Page 54: ...these types of impacts if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment thresholds will they provide their supplemental protection The driver and passenger should always wear the seat belts otherwise...

Page 55: ...st the seat back Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard K...

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: ...o hold and could be crushed between the adult and the dashboard Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant During an accident they could be crushed between the occ...

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: ...y move the combination switch past the point of resistance up or down The switch is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree 6 Press switch briefly One wipe wi...

Page 60: ...otor For safety reasons before removing ice or snow remove key from steering lock Remove blockage Activate combination switch again key in steering lock position 1 Emergency Operation of Windshield Wi...

Page 61: ...ne stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops Fog lamps pull out one stop with parking and or headlamps on Rear fog lamp pull out to 2nd detent in addition to fog lamps Indicator lamp in lamp switch...

Page 62: ...ated with key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1 Turn switch to select the mirror to be adjusted To adjust move the switch forward backward or to either side reflection brightness responds to...

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: ...small accessories To open Press button 4 Note The storage compartments may be locked and unlocked by using the master key in lock 5 Locking Turn master key in lock 5 to the right and remove Unlocking...

Page 67: ...e vehicle might move unintentionally in rear doors 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 s...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...ase 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 inch...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...ked the trunk can also be opened by using the infrared remote control Aim transmitter eye at receiver next to trunk lid lock and press transmit button twice inside rear view mirror and press transmit...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...multaneousy 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 on...

Page 75: ...75 Driving...

Page 76: ...warning lamp in the instrument cluster should come on brightly To release the parking brake pull handle on instrument panel The brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should go out A warning so...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...tor lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty D The transmission automatically upshifts to 5th gear Position D provides optimum driving cha...

Page 79: ...le control Your vehicle s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control Maneuvering To maneuver in tight areas e g when pulling into parking space control the car speed by gradually releasing the...

Page 80: ...With hard acceleration the upshifts occur at lower vehicle and engine speeds than in the S program mode Warning During stops use the brake especially on an Incline to prevent the vehicle from rolling...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...ot be shifted to position N as otherwise the engine will overrev possibly causing engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning Only use the cruise control if the tra...

Page 83: ...other critical maneuvers rests always with the driver The operational function of the Parktronic can be affected by dirty sensors especially at times of snow and ice Interference caused by other ultra...

Page 84: ...low and 2 red segments As soon as the sensors realize an obstacle one or more segments light up depending on the distance Monitoring reach of sensors Front bumper center approx 40 in 100 cm corner app...

Page 85: ...charge indicator lamp fail to come on prior to starting when the key is in steering lock position 2 or should it fail to go out after starting or during operation this indicates a fault which must be...

Page 86: ...th an approved oil The low engine oil level warning light should not be ignored Extended driving with the light illuminated could result in engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limit...

Page 87: ...es Benz Limited Warranty For engine protection 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...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Don t add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can re...

Page 91: ...witched off When the voltage is above this value again the malfunction indicator lamp should go out and the ABS is operational If the ABS malfunction indicator lamp does not go out or comes on while d...

Page 92: ...rakes Notes With the key in steering lock position 2 the yellow malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and the yellow ASR warning lamp in the speedometer dial come on They must go out wh...

Page 93: ...s A portion of the ASR system remains active even with the switch in the OFT position If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin the brake is applied until the wheel regains sufficient tract...

Page 94: ...r dial come on They must go out when the engine is running If the ESP or EPC malfunction indicator lamp comes on with the engine running a malfunction has been detected It is possible that now only pa...

Page 95: ...system remains active even with the switch in the OFF position If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin the brake is applied until the wheel regains sufficient traction The traction contro...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...d If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must drive under these conditions drive only with at least one w...

Page 98: ...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 season Observe permissible maximum speed for M S radial tires an...

Page 99: ...99 Practical Hints...

Page 100: ...approx 30 cm 1 ft Do not press down on hood with hands To avoid hood damage if hood is not fully closed repeat closing procedure Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts whe...

Page 101: ...rn cap to first notch to relieve excess pressure If opened immediately hot scalding fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure possibly causing personal injury Do not spill antifreeze on hot eng...

Page 102: ...d remove after three seconds to obtain accurate reading Oil level must be between the lower min and upper max mark of the dipstick Do not overfill engine Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned For...

Page 103: ...the left and remove 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 collision or...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...moderate speed It is imperative that the wheel mounting bolts be retightened after approximately 60 300 miles 100 500 km whenever wheels are fitted e g when the spare wheel is used for the first time...

Page 106: ...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 107: ...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 108: ...arning 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 ti...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...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 111: ...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 112: ...ng ring arrow and remove bulb Insert new bulb seating properly in cutouts of bulb socket and mount clamping ring Reinstall and push electrical connector on securely Reinstall bottom end of cover 1 and...

Page 113: ...tment 8 Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb 9 Electrical connector for fog lamp bulb 10 Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb Replacing Bulb When replacing bulbs install only 12...

Page 114: ...b for Low Beam Xenon Warning Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified t...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...ulb 5 Backup lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb 6 Trunk lamp 10 W bulb 7 Cover To replace bulbs Open trunk lid Swing cover 7 aside Twist bulb socket counter clockwise and pull out Push bulb into socket turn counter...

Page 119: ...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 120: ...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 121: ...ake and steer the vehicle The rear towing eye is located at the right below the bumper The front towing eye is located on the passenger side behind a flap in the bumper panel To positively avoid a pos...

Page 122: ...uld 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...

Page 123: ...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 124: ...e scouring agents Steering Wheel and Gear Selector Lever Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with MB Leather Cleaner Hard Plastic Trim Items Pour MB Plastic Cleaner onto soft lint free...

Page 125: ...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 126: ...until locked in place Important Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal For disposal please foll...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...witch to position 1 press eye of latch in 2 push sliding switch to position 3 Close trunk lid Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap The manual release knob is located behind the right side trunk panel an...

Page 129: ...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 130: ...pened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur Assemble the lug wrench and extension from tool kit Insert extension through opening in panel and place on the hex drive of the electric...

Page 131: ...rts only between markings on border of roof which are visible when doors are opened S 320 Layout of Poly V belt Drive 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Crankshaft 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Fan 5 Idle...

Page 132: ...place again to prevent personal injury Spare Parts Service All authorized Mercedes Benz dealers maintain a stock of original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work In addition strategic...

Page 133: ...133 Technical Data...

Page 134: ...ion and engine numbers 1 Vehicle Identification No 2 Certification Tag 3 Identification Tag lower edge of windshield 4 Engine No S 320 only front right 5 Body No and Paintwork No 6 Emission Control Ta...

Page 135: ...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 136: ...ctrical System Compression ratio 10 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 170 kW 5600rpm Generator alternator 14 V 115 A 228 hp 5600 rpm Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 315 Nm 3750 rpm...

Page 137: ...lb Overall vehicle width 1886 mm 74 3 in Overall height 1483 mm 58 4 in Wheel base 3140 mm 123 6 in Track front 1606 mm 63 2 in Track rear 1579 mm 62 2 in Main Dimensions Model S 320 140 033 Overall...

Page 138: ...Compression ratio 11 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 205 kW 5700rpm Generator alternator 14 V 143A 275 hp 5700 rpm Starter motor 12 V 1 8 kW Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 400 Nm 3900 rpm Battery 12 V 1...

Page 139: ...Dimensions Roof load max 100 kg 220 lb Overall vehicle length 5213 mm 205 2 in Trunk load max 100 kg 220 lb Overall vehicle width 1886 mm 74 3 in Overall height 1495 mm 58 9 in Wheel base 3140 mm 123...

Page 140: ...ystem Compression ratio 10 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 235 kW 5600rpm Alternator 14 V 143A 315 hp 5600 rpm Starter motor 12 V 1 8 kW Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 470 Nm 3900 rpm Battery 12 V 100 Ah...

Page 141: ...Dimensions Roof load max 100 kg 220 lb Overall vehicle length 5213 mm 205 2 in Trunk load max 100 kg 220 lb Overall vehicle width 1886 mm 74 3 in Overall height 1486 mm 58 5 in Wheel base 3140 mm 123...

Page 142: ...uels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter S 320 7 0 l 7 4 US qt S 420 S 500 8 0 l 8 5 US qt Recommended engine oils S 320 7 1 l 7 5 US qt 6 0 l US qt 6 3 Automatic transmission S 420 9 4 l 9...

Page 143: ...15 3 US qt 14 5 l approx 16 4 US qt 15 5 l MB Anticorrosion antifreeze Fuel tank including a reserve of approx 26 4 US gal 100 l approx 3 3 US gal 12 5l Premium unleaded gasoline Posted Octane 91 Ave...

Page 144: ...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 145: ...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 146: ...tection You should 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...

Page 147: ...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 148: ...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 149: ...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 151: ...151 Index...

Page 152: ...not being charged Charge indicator lamp 15 85 Brake fluid 16 90 122 143 144 Brake pads worn Brake pad wear indicator lamp 89 Brake warning lamp Brake fluid low 90 Brake warning lamp test 90 Brakes 16...

Page 153: ...128 Fuel requirements 145 Fuel reserve warning lamp 86 Fuses 119 Garage door opener 73 Head restraints front 38 Head restraints rear 45 46 Head restraints removal 127 Headlights 61 Heated seats 42 Hoo...

Page 154: ...ncy operation 130 Sliding roof operation 68 Snow chains 98 Spare parts service 132 Spare wheel 103 Special settings 24 SRS malfunction 53 Start lock out 29 Starting and turning off the engine 15 Steer...

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: ...en remove cap Failure to do 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 W...

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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