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Electronic stability program (ESP)

Emergency tensioning retractor

(ETR) 53

Emission control 102
Emission control label 140

Engine malfunction

“CHECK ENGINE” malfunction

indicator lamp 82, 102

Engine oil consumption 89
Engine oil level low

Low engine oil level warning

lamp 108

Engine oil  level,  checking  108
Engine  oil  pressure  gauge  16,  88
Engine oils  148,15 0
Engine overheating  90

Engine speed limit

Overrevving 81

ESP 95-96, 9 9 -100, 103, 127
Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp

Exterior lamp switch 62

First aid  kit  68
Flexible service  system  93
FSS  93-94
Fuel

Gasoline additives 151
Premium unleaded gasoline

1 5 ,1 4 9 -1 5 0

Fuel cap placement warning lamp

Fuel  consumption  gauge  89
Fuel  filler flap,  manual  release  136
Fuel  requirements  151
Fuel  reserve warning  lamp  89

Fuses 125

Garage door opener 75

Head  restraints,  front  39
Head  restraints,  rear  4 6 -4 7
Head  restraints,  removal  133

Headlights  62
Heated  seats  44
Hood  106

Identification labels 140
Indicator lamp symbols 13

Instrument cluster  12
Instrument  lamps  74
Interior  lighting  66

Jum p starting 125

Keys, vehicle 28

Lamps, exterior

Fog lamps 62
Headlamps 62, 92, 116, 118,

122

High mounted stop lamp 92
License plate lamp 62, 123

Standing lamps 62, 70

Taillamps 62, 123, 129

Layout  of  poly-V-belt drive  137
Lighter  69
Locking  and  unlocking  2 9 -3 0
Low engine  oil  Level  warning  lamp

Lumbar support 42

Maintenance 4, 8
Memory

Recalling 40-41

Storing 40, 46, 64, 110, 114

Mirror, inside, rear view 63

Mirrors,  adjusting  63
Mirrors,  exterior,  rear view  63
Multicontour backrest  42

Night security illumination 63

Outside tem perature indicator 90

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Summary of Contents for S 320 1999

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Page 2: ...at ing conditions To save fuel you should keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures remove unnecessary loads remove roof rack when not in use allow engine to warm up under low load use avoid f...

Page 3: ...Mercedes Benz Owner s Manual S 320 S 420 S 500...

Page 4: ...or other agencies should exist 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 we...

Page 5: ...ny skilled engineers and craftsmen To ensure your pleasure of ownership and for your safety and that of your passengers we ask you to make a small investment of your time Please read this manual caref...

Page 6: ...nt Laws Lemon Laws 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 pr...

Page 7: ...available to the next owner If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in the Owner s Service and Warranty Information booklet or call the Mercedes Ben...

Page 8: ...is 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 I...

Page 9: ...Instruments and Controls Starting the Engine Driving Instructions Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Consumer Information Index Literature...

Page 10: ...ive engine speeds Avoid accelerating by kickdown It is not recommended to brake the vehicle by manually shifting to a lower gear We recommend that you select positions 3 2 or 1 only at moderate speeds...

Page 11: ...d Controls Starting the Engine Driving Instructions Instruments and Controls 10 Instrument Cluster 12 Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Catalytic Converter 15 Starting and Turning Off the Engine 16 Driving In...

Page 12: ...olume control for right center air outlet 20 Air volume control for right air outlet 10 21 Storage eyeglasses compartment 22 Lock for storage eyeglasses compartment and glove box 23 Glove box illumina...

Page 13: ...11 Instruments and Controls...

Page 14: ...ar See Index 5 Left turn signal indicator lamp green 6 Knob for instrument lamps trip odometer and FSS See Index 7 Speedometer 8 ASR warning lamp yellow or ESP warning lamp yellow See Index 9 Main tri...

Page 15: ...gaged See Index BRAKE Fasten seat belts See Index Battery not being charged properly See Index Exterior lamp failure See Index ADS malfunction See Index BAS malfunction See Index ASR malfunction See I...

Page 16: ...in the Odometer Display FSS indicator distance See Index FSS indicator days See Index Start Lock Out malfunction See Index 14 Additional Function Indicator Lamp on the Center Console Passenger Airbag...

Page 17: ...vent damage to the catalytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be re paired promptly Otherwise ex cessive unburned...

Page 18: ...mmediately 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 pressure gauge...

Page 19: ...esting 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 signifi cantly reducing their effective ness It may n...

Page 20: ...our tires to wear down too far As tread depth approaches 1 16 in 1 5 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced Depending upon the weather and or road surface condi tions the tire tr...

Page 21: ...vehicle from exceeding the speed rating Despite the tire rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use pru dent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions Warning Even when permitted by law...

Page 22: ...er 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 exhaust pipe and from around the...

Page 23: ...Things in the Vehicle Climate Control 27 Adjustable Steering Wheel 48 Ashtrays Car Keys 28 Seat Belts and Supplemental Lighter Start Lock Out 29 Restraint System SRS 49 Sliding Pop Up Roof Central Lo...

Page 24: ...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 out...

Page 25: ...imate 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 temperatu...

Page 26: ...d 4 left to open left and right air outlets 7 Adjust air outlets upward Press button Maximum heat ed and automatically controlled amount of air is directed to the windshield and side windows HI M r 88...

Page 27: ...ior To select press 5 9 button To cancel press B l button again The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air after approx 5 minutes at outside temperatures below approx 40 F...

Page 28: ...or 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 passen ger compartment needs to be quickly heated or cool...

Page 29: ...de A basic setting in the white field of the 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 5 Adjustab...

Page 30: ...der P80 30 0458 20 The flat key fits all locks on the car Do not give the master key to an unauthorized person We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and keep it in a safe place e g your wa...

Page 31: ...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 can be centrally...

Page 32: ...E f l once to unlock driver s door and fuel filler flap Press transmit button E 9 twice to unlock doors fuel filler flap and trunk Global unlocking mode Press transmit button IfM once to unlock doors...

Page 33: ...the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that...

Page 34: ...ger the proce dure can be immediately halted by releasing the remote control button To reverse direction of movement press and hold F l l for opening The sliding pop up roof will only open if it was n...

Page 35: ...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 and lock t...

Page 36: ...ey 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 Wi...

Page 37: ...sepa rately Leave only the valet key with the vehicle 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 38: ...e windows or sliding pop up roof if there is the possiblity of anyone being harmed by the procedure In case the procedure causes potential danger the proce dure can be immediately re versed by turning...

Page 39: ...neumatic 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 in...

Page 40: ...will sound intermittently when someone opens a door opens the trunk opens the hood switches on or bridges the ignition circuit The alarm will last approximately 21 2 minutes in the form of blinking e...

Page 41: ...ving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock The power seats can also be operated with the driver s or front passenger door open Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or wit...

Page 42: ...utton F and then 2 respectively 3 Note See Index for instructions on adjustment of steering wheel and mirrors Recalling seat head restraint steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror positions store...

Page 43: ...rd 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 must n...

Page 44: ...o 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 togeth...

Page 45: ...wn 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 an accident Keep cup holder...

Page 46: ...ll 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 appro...

Page 47: ...ring 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 P92 0006 813 Seat Bench 1 Backres...

Page 48: ...ker switch to release the head restraints The head restraints will then fold back ward for increased visibility Placing head restraints upright Pull head restraint forward until it locks in position A...

Page 49: ...in rear doors Switch 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 eit...

Page 50: ...gthen 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 s...

Page 51: ...installed Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash If this happens se rious or fatal injury will result The back seat is the safest place for children Infants and small...

Page 52: ...t belt buckled Fastening of Seat Belts 1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks The lap belt should be positioned as low as possible on your hips and no...

Page 53: ...tensioning retractors and knee bolsters are designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal impacts which exceed pre set deployment thresholds Improperly pos...

Page 54: ...ystem Special child seats 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 th...

Page 55: ...shold exceeded airbag also activates Seat belt not fastened first threshold exceeded airbag activates but not ETR Driver and front passenger systems operate independently from each other Emergency Ten...

Page 56: ...ar impacts for front airbags and side impacts for side impact airbags The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the in dicator lamp SRS in the instru ment cluster If no fault is de...

Page 57: ...hicle 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 Note...

Page 58: ...help to keep you in a safe distance from 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...

Page 59: ...roper work on the sys tem including incorrect installation and removal can lead to possible injury through an uncontrolled activation of the SRS In addition through im proper work there is the risk of...

Page 60: ...lt The back seat is the safest place for children Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system which is properly secured with the...

Page 61: ...position 1 or 0 With the engine at idle speed the charging rate of the alternator output is limited It is therefore recommended to turn off unnecessary electrical consum ers while driving in stop and...

Page 62: ...ch is auto matically canceled when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree One wipe without washer water select only if windshield is wet Push switch past resistance point Windshield was...

Page 63: ...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 Wipers If the windshield wipers become blocked fo...

Page 64: ...the 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 will ope...

Page 65: ...in position R or with the interior lamp switched on the mirror brightness does not respond to changes in light sensitivity Note Exterior rear view mirror left Exterior rearview mirror right Exterior R...

Page 66: ...exterior 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 to point...

Page 67: ...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 while drivi...

Page 68: ...ed on 3 Rear Courtesy Lamps A I B 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 4 Reading Lamps Front A B A...

Page 69: ...cts from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident Storage Eyeglasses Compartment To open Press button 2 Glove Box The glove box lid is equipped with a container for coins a...

Page 70: ...lide 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 col...

Page 71: ...t move the gear selector lever to position N 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...

Page 72: ...to the roof opening to guard against sun rays When sliding the roof open the screen will also retract Warning When closing the sliding pop up roof be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harme...

Page 73: ...ess switch or 181 past re sistance point and release win dow opens or closes completely To interrupt procedure briefly press or If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing proce...

Page 74: ...mote 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 and lock your vehicle Do not lea...

Page 75: ...n the trunk the 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...

Page 76: ...n 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 mi...

Page 77: ...mplies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received inclu...

Page 78: ...rior rear view mirror Operation of remote control 1 Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 2 Select and press the appro priate button 1 2 or 3 to activate the remote controlled device The remote...

Page 79: ...0 Coolant Temperature Gauge 90 Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp 91 Low Windshield and Headlamp Washer System Fluid Level Warning Lamp 91 Driving Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp 92 Seat Belt...

Page 80: ...lace full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached When starting off on a slippery surface do not allow one drive wheel to spin for an extended period Parking Brake To engag...

Page 81: ...creep ing when the selector lever is in drive or reverse position Warning It is dangerous to shift the se lector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not f...

Page 82: ...ehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads see Winter driving Instructions in Index Important Coasting the vehicle or driving 1 for any other reason with se lector lever in N can result in trans...

Page 83: ...ion 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 areas e g when pulling into a par...

Page 84: ...e 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 Emergency O...

Page 85: ...tion 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 the newl...

Page 86: ...Moving gear selector lever to position N switches the cruise control off Warning Only use the cruise control if the traffic and weather con ditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed The us...

Page 87: ...paid to objects having smooth sur faces or low silhouettes e g trailer couplings painted posts or street curbs Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle The operational...

Page 88: ...rning indicators for the front area are located above the left and center air outlets in the dashboard Warning indicators for the rear area are integrated in the rear interior lamp The frames are illu...

Page 89: ...ween vehicle and obstacle front corners center rear approx approx 6 in 15 cm 8 in 20 cm approx 8 in 20 cm One or both red segments light up In addition an alarm sounds for approximately 3 seconds The...

Page 90: ...e is running this 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...

Page 91: ...l consumption checks should only be made after the break in period During the break in period higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal Frequent driving at high engine speeds results in incr...

Page 92: ...ult in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty For engine protection the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking Coolant Tem...

Page 93: ...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 antifr...

Page 94: ...talled 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 With the key in steering lock position 2 the w...

Page 95: ...ke warning lamp comes on and should go out when the engine is running Warning Driving with the brake warning lamp on can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake w...

Page 96: ...to position 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 15 000 k...

Page 97: ...0 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 go out and the ABS is operational With the...

Page 98: ...efit 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 deactivated The indicator la...

Page 99: ...the BAS With the key in steering lock posi tion 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 when...

Page 100: ...heel loses traction and begins to spin the brake 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 o...

Page 101: ...ow warning lamp in the speedometer dial come on 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 i...

Page 102: ...eel loses traction and begins to spin the brake 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 of...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...ing the ve hicle while driving have the cause determined and cor rected immediately If you must drive under these condi tions drive only with at least one window fully open On Board Diagnostic System...

Page 105: ...n at low ambient temperatures Tires We recommend M S rated radial ply tires on all four wheels for the winter season Observe permissible maximum speed for M S rated radial ply tires and the legal spee...

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Page 107: ...Tire Inflation Pressure 115 Exterior Lamps 116 Battery 124 Practical Hints Fuses 125 Jump Starting 125 Towing the Vehicle 127 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 128 Testing Remote Control 132 Front Hea...

Page 108: ...tempt to fully close it 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 When closi...

Page 109: ...the radiator Anticorrosion antifreeze see Coolants in Index Warning In order to avoid possibly serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leakin...

Page 110: ...to checking the engine oil level Fully insert dipstick in tube and remove after three seconds to obtain accurate reading Oil level must be between the lower min and upper max mark of the dipstick Fill...

Page 111: ...rap 3 Luggage bowl Roll back the floor mat Lift the trunk floor and engage strap in the eyelet on the edge of the trunk lid To remove the spare tire turn luggage bowl to the left and remove Trunk Lamp...

Page 112: ...y the jack Keep hands and feet away 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 ve...

Page 113: ...moderate speed It 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 Dat...

Page 114: ...ever 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 raising vehicle w...

Page 115: ...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 on an inc...

Page 116: ...rm 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 repaired im...

Page 117: ...perature 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...

Page 118: ...nt screw 6 7 8 9 10 Headlamp horizontal adjust ment screw Scale for horizontal adjustment Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb Electrical connector for fog lamp bulb Electrical connector fo...

Page 119: ...amping ring Reinstall and push electrical connector on securely Reinstall bottom end of cover 1 and push against top end of cover until properly seated Check lamp for proper operation Bulb for High Be...

Page 120: ...lamp 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 P 82 10 0424 20 6 Headlamp horizont...

Page 121: ...r 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 techn...

Page 122: ...ounterclockwise 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 tabs...

Page 123: ...ust 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 hea...

Page 124: ...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 8 must be adjusted individ...

Page 125: ...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 counter clockwise and pull out Push bulb into socket turn counterclockwis...

Page 126: ...than 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 disc...

Page 127: ...these direc tions 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 injur...

Page 128: ...nd 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 engine of the vehicle with the ch...

Page 129: ...bed equip ment 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...

Page 130: ...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 thor...

Page 131: ...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 wash in particu lar one of the older insta...

Page 132: ...el 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 lint...

Page 133: ...nor paint damage i e chips from stones car doors etc Paintwork Painted Body Components Light Alloy Wheels Mercedes Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheel...

Page 134: ...plus 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 batte ries is the...

Page 135: ...p for approxi mately 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...

Page 136: ...lockwise Rear Bench Seat Cushion Removal Push in locking tabs 1 on left and right side of seat and pull up seat at the front Installation Slide rear edge of cushion under the backrest Push front of cu...

Page 137: ...y turn on and cause injury Windshield Wiper Blades Removal Pull wiper blade arms upward from the rest position to their stop Replace wiper blades one at a time to prevent the wiper arms from sliding b...

Page 138: ...ccur 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 Flap...

Page 139: ...y 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 Idler pulle...

Page 140: ...re parts for other Mercedes Benz models are available Mercedes Benz original spare parts are subjected to the most stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically devel oped manufactured...

Page 141: ...S 500 146 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 148 Capacities 148 Engine Oils 150 Engine Oil Additives 150 Air Conditioner Refrigerant 150 Brake Fluid 150 Premium Unleaded Gasoline 150 Fuel Requirements 151...

Page 142: ...engine numbers 1 Vehicle Identification No 2 Certification Label 3 Identification Label lower edge of windshield 4 Engine No S 320 only front right 5 Body No and Paintwork No 6 Emission Control Label...

Page 143: ...in accordance with the terms of the following warranties 1 New vehicle limited warranty 2 Emission systems warranty 3 Emission performance warranty 4 California emission control systems warranty Loss...

Page 144: ...ring order 1 5 3 6 2 4 Poly V belt 2205 mm 142 Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims 71 2J x 16 H 2 Wheel offset 2 0 in 51 mm All season tires Radial ply tires 225 60 R 16 98 H Winter tires Radial ply tire...

Page 145: ...h 201 3 in 5113 mm Overall vehicle width 74 3 in 1886 mm Overall height 58 5 in 1486 mm Wheel base 119 7 in 3040 mm Track front 63 2 in 1606 mm Track rear 62 2 in 1579 mm Main Dimensions Model S 320 1...

Page 146: ...ing order 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2 Poly V belt 2510 mm 144 Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims 71 2J x 16 H 2 Wheel offset 2 0 in 51 mm All season tires Radial ply tires 235 60 R 16 100 H Winter tires Radial ply...

Page 147: ...oad max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 205 2 in 5213 mm Overall vehicle width 74 3 in 1886 mm Overall height 58 5 in 1486 mm Wheel base 123 6 in 3140...

Page 148: ...ing order 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2 Poly V belt 2510 mm 146 Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims 71 2J x 16 H 2 Wheel offset 2 0 in 51 mm All season tires Radial ply tires 235 60 R 16 100H Winter tires Radial ply t...

Page 149: ...ad max _________ 220 lb 100 kg ______ Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 205 2 in 5213 mm Overall vehicle width 74 3 in 1886 mm Overall height 58 5 in 1486 mm Wheel ba...

Page 150: ...Mercedes Benz dealer Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Capacities Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter S 320 7 4 US qt 7 0 I S 420 S 500 8 5 US qt 8 0 I Automatic transmiss...

Page 151: ...420 S 500 approx 12 1 US qt 11 51 approx 16 4 US qt 15 5 I MB Anticorrosion antifreeze Fuel tank including a reserve of approx 26 4 US gal 100 I approx 3 3 US gal 12 5 I Premium unleaded gasoline Pos...

Page 152: ...through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Linder extremely hard operating conditions this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system thus reduc ing the system s...

Page 153: ...t 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 Mer...

Page 154: ...t up to the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are...

Page 155: ...op on wet pavement as meas ured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance tested under controlled con...

Page 156: ...m diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the dealership management or if necessary contact us at the following addresses...

Page 157: ...tion 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 a...

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Page 159: ...Index...

Page 160: ...ing charged Charge indicator lamp 16 88 Brake assist system 96 Brake fluid 17 93 128 149 150 Brake pads worn Brake pad wear indicator lamp 92 Brake warning lamp Brake fluid low 93 Brake warning lamp t...

Page 161: ...flap manual release 136 Fuel requirements 151 Fuel reserve warning lamp 89 Fuses 125 Garage door opener 75 Head restraints front 39 Head restraints rear 46 47 Head restraints removal 133 Headlights 62...

Page 162: ...70 134 Electrical operation 70 Emergency operation 134 Snow chains 103 Spare parts service 138 Spare wheel 109 Special settings 24 SRS malfunction 54 Start lock out 29 Starting and turning off the eng...

Page 163: ...NOTES Index...

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Page 165: ...authorized Mercedes Benz dealer We consider this to be the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle Warning To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful when performing...

Page 166: ...ed then remove cap Failure to remove slowly 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...

Page 167: ...oking materials near gasoline Engine Oil Engine oil level check see Index Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking level 2 1 US qt 2 0 I Recommended engine oils see Index Coolant For nor...

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