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Adaptive Damping System (ADS)

Depending upon road surface

conditions, load, driving style, ADS

will automatically adjust the optimal

ride firmness.

The indicator lamp comes on with the

key in steering lock position 2 and goes

out when the engine is running.

If the indicator lamp stays on after the

engine is running or comes on while

driving, then the system has detected a

malfunction.

We recommend that you visit an

authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as

soon as possible to have the system

checked-out.

Note:

If the battery was disconnected, the

indicator lamp will only go out after the

engine is started and the steering wheel

is turned from full left - to

full right

lock and returned to the center position.

Adaptive Damping System

Adjustment

The switch is located in the center

console.

Firm damping program. This setting

should be used for sporty driving.

During the setting for sporty driving

the indicator lamp in the switch

lights up.

Soft damping program. This setting

should be used for regular driving.

Note:

The firm damping program must be

selected again when restarting the

engine.

Summary of Contents for S350 TURBODIESEL

Page 1: ...1 Mercedes Benz Operator s Manual S 350 TURBODIESEL ...

Page 2: ...missible 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 demonstration of your trust in our company name Further it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service Your Mercedes Benz represe...

Page 3: ...t covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual Therefore you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures Owner s Service and Warranty Policy T...

Page 4: ...in 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 the Service and Warranty Information Booklet Maintenance The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals Always have the Service Bookle...

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 facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available Certain Mercedes Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program For details consult your authorized Merc...

Page 6: ...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 If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator s Manual your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures The...

Page 7: ...n each gear as indicated on the speedometer Avoid accelerating by kickdown It is not recommended to brake the vehicle by manually shifting to a lower gear We recommend to select positions 3 or 2 only at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1000 miles 1500 km speeds may be gradually increased to the permissible maximum Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your ...

Page 8: ...12 Adjustable Steering Wheel 44 Display Illumination 70 Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Seat Belts and Supplemental Trip Odometer 70 Catalytic Converter 14 Restrain System SRS 45 Starting and Turning Off the Engine 15 Seat Belts 45 Driving Driving Instructions 16 Emergency Tensioning Retractor ETR 48 Drinking and Driving 72 Operation Airbags 49 Parking Brake 72 Steering Lock 54 Driving Off 72 Air Outlet...

Page 9: ...er System Fluid Level Vehicle Tools 96 Warning Lamp 81 Storage Compartment below Identification Plates 122 Exterior Lamp Failure Vehicle Tool Box 96 Vehicle Data Card 123 Indicator Lamp 82 Wheels 97 Warranty Coverage 124 Seat Belt Warning Lamp 82 Changing Wheels 98 Technical Data 124 Brake Pad Wear Indicator lamp 82 Tire Inflation Pressure 101 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 125 Brake Warning Lamp 8...

Page 10: ...4 Central locking switch Indicator lamp for anti theft alarm system 8 Cruise control switch 25 Hazard warning flasher switch 9 Horn airbag 26 Automatic climate control 10 Instrument cluster 27 Radio 11 Steering lock with preglow starter switch 28 Snow chain switch 12 Adjustable air outlet 29 Ashtray with lighter 13 Heated air supply button center air outlet 30 Adaptive damping system adjustment sw...

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Page 12: ...l consumption gauge 11 Outside temperature indicator 4 Engine oil pressure gauge bar 12 Right turn signal indicator lamp green 5 Left turn signal indicator lamp green 13 Knob for setting clock to adjust pull knob out 6 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer 14 Tachometer 7 Speedometer 15 Clock 8 ASD function indicator lamp yellow ...

Page 13: ...ttery not being charged properly See Index Brake pads worn down See Index Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer system low See Index Brake fluid low except Canada Parking brake engaged See Index Coolant level low See Index Brake fluid low Canada only Parking brake engaged See Index Engine oil level low See Index SRS malfunction See Index Exterior lamp failure See Index Fasten seat belts S...

Page 14: ...y at the beginning of 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 selector lever in position P If the coolant temperature is very high e g after hard driving on mountain roads do not shut off the engine immediately but allow it to run for 1 2 minutes at increased idle speed with selector lever in position ...

Page 15: ... in the shop for the required maintenance Between maintenance checks it is a good practice to apply the parking brake once or twice while driving at approximately 30 mph 50 km h on a dry straight road Apply parking brake lightly while pulling the release handle out until a slight drag on the wheels is felt Keep applying the brake for about 10 seconds while pulling the release handle out before rel...

Page 16: ...at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced The tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread Warning Do not allow your 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 conditions the tire traction varies widely Specified tire pressures m...

Page 17: ...with an H rated tire which has a speed rating of 130 mph 210 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding the speed resting Notwithstanding tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed and prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions should be employed Warning Never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires with ...

Page 18: ...his is done 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 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 exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle with ...

Page 19: ...19 Operation ...

Page 20: ...t adjustable Certain and pollen are filtered air outlet turn left open Out before outside air enters 3 Air volume control for right center Push button for center air outlets the passenger compartment outlet turn left open 8 Heated air supply red indicator through the air distribution 4 Air volume control for right air 9 Non heated cooled air supply blue indicator system outlet turn left to open Ba...

Page 21: ...perature selector 5 Defrost 12 Temperature selector 2 Temperature display 6 Residual engine heat utilization 13 Temperature display 3 Automatic mode 7 Air recirculation 14 Automatic mode 4 Air distribution buttons 8 Air volume selector 15 Air distribution buttons 9 Economy 10 Selection switch 11 Off ...

Page 22: ...assenger compartment A basic setting in the white field of the selector is recommended and can be used for driving year round The selected temperature can be shown in the display window 2 in either F or C 3 14 Automatic Mode This is the normal setting Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically To select Press button indicator lamp lights up To change selection Press or button indicat...

Page 23: ...ure drops below 122 F 50 C if the battery voltage drops 7 Air Recirculation Outside air is not supplied to the car s interior This mode can be selected to prevent annoying odors or dust from entering the car s interior To select Press button indicator lamp lights up To cancel Press button indicator lamp goes out The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air if button is p...

Page 24: ...ing 11 Off The fresh air supply to the car interior is shut off While driving use this setting only temporarily otherwise the windshield could fog up Important This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system that uses HFC 134a ozone friendly hydro fluorocarbon as a refrigerant Repairs should always be performed by a qualified technician and refrigerant should be collected in a recovery sys...

Page 25: ...tom position air flow from air outlets beneath front seats Intermediate positions can be selected for a mixed air flow Note The rear passenger climate control does not operate with automatic climate control in mode or switched off with button Active Charcoal Filter 1 Switch on 2 Switch off An active charcoal filter markedly reduces bad odors and removes pollutants from the air entering the passeng...

Page 26: ...e compartments lock in the dashboard Flat Key The flat key fits all locks on the car Notes 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 wallet so that it is always handy Never leave the flat key in the vehicle Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock Do not leave chil...

Page 27: ...ed as well as the windows and sliding roof closed with infrared remote control The transmitter is located in the key holder the receivers are located in the door handles and next to the trunk lock 3 Receiver in door handle Unlocking Aim transmitter eye 2 at a receiver 3 and press transmit button 1 Distance to receiver max 20 ft 6 m The green indicator lamps on the receivers should blink They stop ...

Page 28: ... trunk is not properly closed after you attempt to lock the car by remote control the red indicator lamps will continue to blink max 10 seconds Open the door or trunk lid close it properly and lock the car again If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button 1 then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the transmitter if ok battery indicator lamp in transmitte...

Page 29: ...sing and pressing the remote control button again until the green indicator lamp at the receiver blinks The sliding pop up roof and windows will open again The sliding pop up roof will only open if it was not fully closed Note If the side windows and sliding pop up roof cannot be closed automatically by using the key or by pressing the transmit button of the infrared remote control e g after a bat...

Page 30: ...ller Flap Manual Release see Index Doors 1 Opening pull handle 2 Unlocking 3 Locking 4 Individual door from inside Push lock button down to lock Pull lock button up to unlock Central locking switch 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 the car aga...

Page 31: ... open 2 Unlocking 3 Locking detent 4 Separate locking of trunk remove key in this position When the trunk is separately locked it remains locked when unlocking any door To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk lock it separately 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 individual...

Page 32: ... Never close the windows or sliding pop up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure In case the closing procedure causes potential danger the closing procedure can be immediately reversed by turning the key to the unlocking position 3 within 10 seconds The sliding pop up roof and windows will open again The sliding pop up roof will only open if it was not fu...

Page 33: ...e 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 injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door or trunk opening when closing a door or the trunk lid Be especially careful when small children are around The pneumatic power closing assist m...

Page 34: ... 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 removes the radio switches on or bridges the ignition circuit steps on the brake pedal The alarm will last approximately 150 seconds in the form of blinking exterior lamps At the same time an additional horn will sound intermittently for 60 se...

Page 35: ... 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 passenger door open Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 with the driver s or f...

Page 36: ...hen 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 positions stored in memory To recall a seat head restraint steering wheel exterior and inside rear view mirror position push and hold position button 1 2 or 3 until seat head restraint steering wheel exterior and inside r...

Page 37: ...ngle 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 rearward vision Fasten seat belts Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor ...

Page 38: ...t 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 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 changing the pr...

Page 39: ...p 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 approximately 30 minutes of operation Note When in operation the seat heater consumes a large amount of power It is advisable not to use the seat heater longer than necessary The seat heaters may autom...

Page 40: ... 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 the locked armrest Infants and small children should always be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle ...

Page 41: ...steering lock to position 1 or 2 with the driver s or front passenger s door open the power seats can also be operated with the key removed or in steering lock position 0 Seat Bench 1 Backrest tilt Individual Seats 1 Backrest tilt The seat cushion moves fore aft together with the inclination of the backrest 2 Seat tilt ...

Page 42: ...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 in position Inclination of head restraints The head restraint inclination can be adjusted manually Important For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when t...

Page 43: ...ch 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 down position Inclination of head restraints The head restraint inclination can be adjusted manually Important For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position wh...

Page 44: ...hen 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 head restraint exterior and inside rear view mirror positions see Index Warning Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lo...

Page 45: ...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 are properly positioned on the body Seat Belt Warning System With the key in steering lock position 2 an audible warning sounds for a short time if the driver s seat belt is not fastened Warning Failure to wea...

Page 46: ...lts are automatically 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 or seat back into positions which could affect the correct seat belt position Unfastening of Seat Belts Push the release button 3 in the belt buckle 2 Allow the retractor to completely rewind ...

Page 47: ...ible on your hips and not across the abdomen If the belt is positioned across your abdomen it could cause serious injuries in a crash Each seat belt should never be used for more than one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and objects Belts should not be worn twisted In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to take impact forces The twisted belt against your ...

Page 48: ...not ETR Driver and front passenger systems operate independently from each other Emergency Tensioning Retractor ETR The seat belts for the front seats are equipped with emergency tensioning retractors These tensioning retractors are located in each belt s inertia reel and become operationally ready with the key in steering lock position 1 or 2 The emergency tensioning retractors are designed to ac...

Page 49: ...ger In conjunction with wearing the seat belts with emergency tensioning retractors 4 they provide increased protection for the driver and passenger in certain major frontal and front angled impacts The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp SRS 3 in the instrument cluster If no fault is detected the lamp will go out after approximately 4 seconds after the lam...

Page 50: ...be operational We strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed Important The airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal and front angled impacts within the shaded area shown in the illustration on page 48 Only during these types of impacts will they provide their suppleme...

Page 51: ...eat belt For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the seat back Fasten your seat belt and ensure that it is properly positioned on the body Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force a proper seating position will keep you in a safe distance from the airbag Sit properly belted in an upright position with your bac...

Page 52: ...ont passenger airbag cover and installation of additional electrical electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring Several airbag system components at the steering wheel get hot after the airbag has inflated Don t try to touch them Improper work on the system including incorrect installation and removal can lead to possible injury through an uncontrolled activation of the SRS In additi...

Page 53: ...he airbag when it inflates in a crash If this happens a child in the restraint could be seriously injured Infants and small children should never be held on the lap while the vehicle is in motion During an accident they would be almost impossible to 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 a...

Page 54: ...lock Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury Notes A warning will sound when the driver s door is opened with the key in steering lock 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 consumers while drivin...

Page 55: ...nceled 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 resistance point Windshield washer windshield wiper headlamp cleaning system only in exterior lamp switch positions or 7 Windshield wiper 0 Wiper off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed When coming to a st...

Page 56: ...y 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 Wiper In case of windshield wiper malfunction in switch positions I or III turn combination switch to wiper setting II Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer as soon as possible Signaling Tur...

Page 57: ...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 comes on Standing Lamps When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing lamps right or left side parking lamps can be turned on making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles The standing lamps cannot be operated with the key in steering lock pos...

Page 58: ...ex mirror The switch is located on the center console Turn key in steering lock to position 2 with either front door open the mirror can be operated with key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1 Turn switch to position To adjust move the switch forward backward or to either side Antiglare Night Position With the key in steering lock position 2 the mirror responds to changes in light sensiti...

Page 59: ...he exterior mirrors have electrically heated glass The heater switches on automatically depending on outside temperature If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its normal position it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place Warning Exercise care when using the passenger side mirror The passenger side exterior mirror is convex outwardly curved surface...

Page 60: ... head restraint steering column position and can be recalled when necessary see Index Note If the inside rear view mirror was adjusted separately the originally stored position remains in memory To recall position press the desired position button Folding the mirrors in Turn switch to point rearward Press switch rearward until the mirrors are folded in Important Before running the vehicle through ...

Page 61: ...s position the visor can slide forward and backward on its shaft 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 driving Rear seats Touch the cover to lower the mirror The lamp will switch on automatically Close the cover and the lamp will go out ...

Page 62: ...tched 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 4 Reading Lamps Front A B A Reading lamp switched off B Reading lamp switched on 6 Reading Lamps Rear The lamps are switched on and off individually with a switch in the respective lamp Entrance Lamps Exit Lamps The lamps are sw...

Page 63: ...ll 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 Turn master key back to vertical position Storage Compartments in the Door 6 Door pocket To open Fold down cover 7 Compartment for compact umbrella Caution Keep compartment lids closed This will prevent ...

Page 64: ...he 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 side of insert and pull up To install ashtray Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to engage Lighter Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 Push in lighter 1 it will pop out automatic...

Page 65: ...mps Glass Sliding Roof with Rear Pop Up Feature An additional screen can be slid into the roof opening to guard against sun rays When sliding the roof open the screen will also retract Warning When closing the sliding roof be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure Notes The sliding roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur re...

Page 66: ...ease 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 inches before closure and open slightly When pressing and holding the switch to close the window and upward movement of the window is blocked during the last few inches before closure it will stop but no...

Page 67: ...ee Central Locking System in Index Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause serious personal injury Note If the side windows cannot be fully opened or closed automatically by pressing the button past the point of resistance e g after a vehicle battery change press do...

Page 68: ...tion Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed before activating the defroster If several power consumers are turned on simultaneously or the battery is only partially charged it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn itself off When this happens the indicator lamp inside the switch starts blinking As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage the defroster automatically...

Page 69: ... Antenna The antenna extends when switching on the radio and or telephone Note To retract the antenna e g when entering a car wash both radio and telephone must be switched off Cellular Telephone The vehicle is prepared for the installation of a cellular telephone For further information and installation contact your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Warning Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver fr...

Page 70: ... key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1 With exterior lamps switched on the display illumination becomes automatically dim Rotate adjusting knob clockwise to its stop to override the dimmed illumination 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 ...

Page 71: ...71 Driving ...

Page 72: ... key is in steering lock position 2 the brake 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 Also see Brake Warning Lamp Test in Index Driving Off Test the brakes briefly after driving off Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic War...

Page 73: ...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 brake pedal the car could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the car and hit someone or something Only shift info gear when the engine is idling normally and when your ri...

Page 74: ... 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 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 characteristics under a...

Page 75: ...rking space control the car speed by gradually releasing the brakes Accelerate gently and never abruptly step on the accelerator To rock a car out of soft ground mud or snow alternately shift from forward to reverse while applying slight partial throttle Rocking a car free in this manner may cause the ABS warning lamp to come on Turn off and restart the engine to clear the malfunction indication S...

Page 76: ...ld lever up to accelerate 2 Decelerate and set Depress lever briefly to set speed Hold lever down to decelerate Normally the vehicle is accelerated to the desired speed with the accelerator Speed is set by briefly pushing the lever to position 1 or 2 The accelerator can be released The speed can be increased e g for passing by using the accelerator As soon as the accelerator is released the previo...

Page 77: ...t on the cruise control may be exceeded and you may have to step on the brake pedal to slow down As soon as the grade eases the cruise controlled speed will again be maintained as long as the brakes were not previously applied or the lever may be used to resume the previously set speed if the brakes were applied Caution When driving with the cruise control the transmission selector lever must not ...

Page 78: ...ion 2 the oil pressure warning lamp comes on and should go out when the engine is running The oil pressure at idle speed may drop if the engine is at operating temperature This will not jeopardize the engine s operational reliability Pressure must however rise immediately upon acceleration Note If the oil pressure warning lamp does not go out after starting the engine or comes on while driving and...

Page 79: ...ne 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 Limited Warranty In addition to the warning lamp the engine oil level should be periodically checked with the dipstick for example during a fuel stop or before a long trip See Index Engine Oil Consumption Engine oil consumption checks s...

Page 80: ...ot designed to serve as an Ice Warning Device and is therefore un suitable for that purpose Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice Coolant Temperature Gauge If the antifreeze mixture is effective to 22 F 30 C the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system of your vehicle is approx 266 F 130 C During severe oper...

Page 81: ... in the cooling system The engine will overheat causing major engine damage Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driving Warning Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned Low Windshield and Headlamp Washer System Fluid Level Warning Lamp With the key in steering lo...

Page 82: ...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 Seat Belt Warning Lamp With the key in steering lock position 2 the warning lamp comes on and an audible warning sounds for a short time if the driver s seat belt is not fastened After starting the engine the warning lamp blinks for a brief perio...

Page 83: ...n 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 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 system checked for brak...

Page 84: ...lamp comes on and the ABS is switched off When the voltage is above this value again the warning lamp should go out and the ABS will be operational If the ABS warning lamp does not go out or comes on while driving it indicates that the ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off In this case the brake system functions in the usual manner but without antilock assistance Have the system chec...

Page 85: ...ng lamp comes on with the engine running a malfunction has been detected We recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer as soon as possible to have the ASD checked Caution If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised the key must not be in steering lock position 2 Otherwise the automatic locking differential control will immediately be engaged which may cause loss of towing c...

Page 86: ...ealer as soon as possible to have the system checked out Note If the battery was disconnected the indicator lamp will only go out after the engine is started and the steering wheel is turned from full left to full right lock and returned to the center position Adaptive Damping System Adjustment The switch is located in the center console 1 Firm damping program This setting should be used for sport...

Page 87: ...r to the Maintenance Booklet Warning Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death Do not run the engine in confined 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 im...

Page 88: ...installed free of charge at your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer by using the coupon in the Owner s Service and Warranty Policy booklet The coupon is valid for 12 months from date of vehicle delivery After installation the electrical plug is located at the side of the radiator behind the grill and can be plugged into ordinary househould outlets One or two hours of operation is usually sufficient t...

Page 89: ...89 Practical Hints ...

Page 90: ...etely out of radiator grill and open hood do not pull up on handle To close Lower hood and let it drop into lock from a height of approx 1 ft 30 cm assisting with flat hands placed only on edges of hood 3 To 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 sur...

Page 91: ...oolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is under pressure Using a rag turn cap to first notch to relieve excess pressure If opened immediately scalding hot fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure possibly causing personal injury Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You can be seriously...

Page 92: ... stopping the engine allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan Wipe the dipstick clean before checking Add oil if needed only to the upper mark max Do not overfill engine For viscosity and capacity see Capacities Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc in Index For low engine oil level warning lamp see Index Checking Engine Oil Level 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap ...

Page 93: ...tely inserted and the locking lever released 2 Extreme cleanliness must be observed To wipe the dipstick use a clean lint free cloth To fill the transmission with fluid pour it through a fine mesh filter into the dipstick opening Even the slightest impurity may cause operational troubles The level of the transmission fluid is dependent upon its temperature Two sets of maximum and minimum fluid lev...

Page 94: ...asier to push the STOP lever down 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 Bleeding of Fuel System The fuel system is a self bleeding system Turn the key in steering lock fully to the right and crank engine for up to one minute maximum Push accelerator pedal to the floor whi...

Page 95: ...nch 1 Trunk floor 2 Strap 3 Luggage bowl 4 Lug wrench Roll back the floor mat Lift the trunk floor 1 and engage strap 2 in the eyelet on the edge of the trunk lid To remove the spare tire turn luggage bowl 3 to 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 c...

Page 96: ...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 vehicle is raised Be certain that the jack is always vertical when in use especially on hills Always try to use the jack on level surface Be sure that the jack arm is fully inserted in the jack tube Lower the vehicle onto sufficient ...

Page 97: ...is used for the first time or when a set of wheels with M S tires is installed Tightening torque 110 ft lb 150 Nm For rim and tire specifications refer to Technical Data Warning Worn old tires can cause accidents If the tire tread is badly worn or if the tires have sustained damage replace them When replacing rims use only genuine Mercedes Benz wheel bolts identified by Mercedes star specified for...

Page 98: ...ills Always try to use the jack on level surface Be sure that the jack arm is fully inserted in the jack tube Lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jack stands before working under the vehicle Changing Wheels Move vehicle to a level area which is a safe distance from the roadway 1 Set parking brake and turn on hazard warning flasher 2 Move selector lever to position P and turn off engine 3 Pr...

Page 99: ...vehicle is parked on an incline 7 Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground Never start engine while vehicle is raised 8 Unscrew wheel bolts completely Keep bolt threads protected from dirt and sand While removing the last bolt hold wheel against hub to avoid paint damage on rim 9 Remove wheel Grip wheel from the sides Keep hands from beneath the wheels 10 Screw the alignment bolt...

Page 100: ...wrench and tighten the five bolts evenly following the sequence illustrated above until all bolts are tight Observe a tightening torque of 110 ft lb 150 Nm 14 Correct tire pressure Important When installing new wheels the mounting bolts must be retightened after approx 60 300 miles 100 to 500 km Before storing the jack the jack arm must be lowered almost to the base of the jack Warning Incorrect m...

Page 101: ...ature 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 be low the pressure listed in the table and the respective operating conditions are taken into consideration An under inflated tire due to a slow leak e g due to a nail in the tire may cause damage such as tread separatio...

Page 102: ... the battery terminal clamps must not be loosened or detached otherwise the alternator and other electronic components would be damaged Battery Recycling Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment with improper disposal Large 12 Volt storage batteries contain lead and smaller watch type batteries such as in the Infrared Remote Control Unit may contain mercury Recycling of batteries ...

Page 103: ... Fog lamp vertical adjustment screw 4 Scale for horizontal adjustment 5 Clamps for high and low beam headlamp cover 6 Latch for turn signal parking side marker and standing lamp housing 7 Bulb socket for turn signal parking side marker and standing lamp bulb 8 Electrical connector for high and low beam headlamp bulb 9 Electrical connector for fog lamp 10 Level for headlamp vertical adjustment ...

Page 104: ...lb together with clamping ring Remove bulb Insert new bulb seating properly in cutouts of bulb socket mount clamping ring Reinstall and push electrical connector on securely Reinstall cover and fasten with retaining clamps 5 Reinstall cover above headlamp and check lamp for proper operation Turn Signal Parking Side Marker and Standing Lamp 1157 26 9 8 3 W 32 3 cp bulb Squeeze latch 5 together and ...

Page 105: ...mp aim normally never changes and needs readjustment only after repair to the body or a headlamp unit Therefore do not turn the horizontal adjustment screw 1 if number 0 on scale 11 aligns with marker 12 Vertical headlamp aim Turn adjusting screw 2 until the bubble in level 10 is in center of the marking bold line Horizontal headlamp aim Turn adjustment screw 1 until the number 0 on scale 11 align...

Page 106: ...ulb Driver s side Tail parking standing and rear fog lamp 21 4 W 35 1 2 cp bulb 5 Backup lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb 6 Trunk lamp 10 W bulb To replace bulbs Turn locking lever on lamp cover to vertical position and swing open lamp support Push down on bulb to be changed twist counterclockwise and remove License Plate Lamps 5 W bulb Loosen both securing screws 1 remove lamp and take out bulb ...

Page 107: ...wise and remove Main fuse box in engine compartment Fuses Before replacing a blown fuse determine the cause of the short circuit Spare fuses are supplied inside the main fuse box Observe amperage and color of fuse Auxiliary fuse box in trunk behind right side cover Always use a new fuse for replacement Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse After replacing a blown fuse close fuse box cover...

Page 108: ...s will reach but never let the vehicles touch Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation 2 On both vehicles Turn off engine and all lights and accessories except hazard flashers or work lights Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to position P Important 3 Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery and the other end to...

Page 109: ...s still attached Warning Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and very explosive Keep flames or sparks away...

Page 110: ...Do not tow with sling type equipment Towing with sling type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports Use wheel lift dolly or flat bed equipment with key in steering lock turned to position 0 Warning With the engine not running there is no power assistance for the braking and steering systems In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effor...

Page 111: ...Any damage should 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 thorough inspection Damaged areas need to be reundercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax base rust proofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifet...

Page 112: ...tic 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 particular one of the older installations rewipe the reces sed sections in the tail lamps designed to prevent soiling if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible When was...

Page 113: ...se 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 cloth and apply with light pressure Headliner and Shelf below Rear Window Clean with soft bristle brush or use a dry shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt Leather Upholstery Using aftermarket sea...

Page 114: ...visional repairs of minor paint damage i e chips from stones car doors etc Light Alloy Wheels MB Autoshampoo should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels If possible clean wheels once a week with MB Autoshampoo using a soft sponge and an ample supply of lukewarm water If the MB Autoshampoo does not satisfactorily clean the wheels use MB Protective Agent for Light Alloy Wheels for ...

Page 115: ...l 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 follow manu facturer s recommendation on battery package Replacement battery Silver oxide type 76 or Mercury oxide type 675 Synchronizing System The system may have to be re synchronized if the transmitter is ...

Page 116: ...ompletely 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 protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident For p...

Page 117: ...r installing the rear seat cushion and make sure that it is securely locked in place again to prevent injury Manual Closing of Trunk Lid The trunk lid can be closed manually should a malfunction 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 Retraction of Trunk Lid Handle T...

Page 118: ...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 it locks in place Installation passenger side Fold wiper arm forward and slide wiper blade into end of wiper arm until safety tab locks in place Notes Do not open engine hood with wiper arms folded for...

Page 119: ...d the right side trunk panel and felt pad In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap pull the manual release knob while simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap Roof Rack Use only those roof racks approved by Mercedes Benz to avoid damage to the vehicle Follow manufacturer s installation instructions Mount supports only between markings on border of roof which are ...

Page 120: ...dealers maintain a stock of original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work In addition strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service More than 300 000 different spare 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...

Page 121: ...121 Technical Data ...

Page 122: ...cify vehicle Identification and engine numbers 1 Certification Tag left door pillar 2 Identification Tag lower edge of windshield 3 Vehicle Identification No on cross member beneath front passenger seat 4 Engine No 5 Body No and Paintwork No 6 Emission Control Tag ...

Page 123: ...oklet 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 printed in the Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet and your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will exchange or repair any defective parts in accordance with the terms of the following warranties 1 ...

Page 124: ...ires 225 60 R 16 97 H To SAE J 1349 229 ft lb 2200 rpm 310 Nm 2200 rpm Weights See certification tag Maximum engine speed 4750 rpm Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Injection order 1 5 3 6 2 4 Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg Poly V belt 2145 mm Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 201 3 in 5113 mm Transmission Overall vehicle width 74 3 in 1886 mm Overall height 58 7 in 1492 mm Downshift points D to 3 81...

Page 125: ... fluid Fluid change 6 6 US qt 6 2 l Rear axle 1 4 US qt 1 3 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 90 Rear axle with automatic 1 4 US qt 1 3 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 for limited Locking differential ASD slip differential Hydraulic system for automatic locking differential ASD and or adaptive approx 2 1 US qt 2 0 l MB Hydraulic fluid damping system ADS Power steering approx 1 4 US qt 1 3 l MB Power steering...

Page 126: ...US gal 100 l Diesel fuels acc To ASTM D 975 approx 3 3US gal 12 5 l grades 1 D and 2 D Air conditioner system R 134a refrigerant and special lubricant NeverR 12 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze for temperatures below freezing Follow sugges...

Page 127: ...the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Brake Fluid During vehicle operation the boiling point of 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 the system thus reducing the system s efficiency The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two years ...

Page 128: ...ine power may drop according to the proportion of kerosene For this reason keep percentage of kerosene added to the minimum necessitated by the ambient temperature The following table can be used as a reference if adding of kerosene becomes necessary The mixing ratios shown refer to the total mixture Ambient temperature 14 F to 4 F 10 C to 20 C No 2 Diesel Fuel 70 Kerosene 30 Ambient temperature b...

Page 129: ...eplaced every 3 years To provide the important corrosion protection the solution must be at least 40 anticorrosion antifreeze equals a freeze protection to approx 13 F 25 C If you use a solution that is more than 55 anticorrosion antifreeze freeze protection to approx 49 F 45 C the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution Therefore do not use more ...

Page 130: ...sent 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 Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the h...

Page 131: ...isfaction 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 Information booklet for addresses You may also write directly to us at the following addresses In the U S A Owner Service Department Mercedes Benz of North America Inc One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 0...

Page 132: ...ddition 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 recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz of North America Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto S...

Page 133: ...133 Index ...

Page 134: ...pacities Fuels coolants lubricants etc 126 Cellular telephone 69 Central locking system 30 Check regularly and before a long trip 138 Child restraint 40 47 48 51 53 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 111 Clock setting 69 Combination switch 55 Consumer information 130 Coolant level low Adding coolant 91 Low engine coolant level warning lamp 81 Coolant level checking 91 Coolant temperature gauge 80 81...

Page 135: ... drive 120 Lighter 64 Low engine oil Level warning lamp 79 Lumbar support 38 Maintenance 4 7 Memory 36 Mirrors adjusting 59 Multicontour backrest 38 Outside temperature indicator 80 Parking brake 14 15 17 64 72 75 78 83 85 93 96 98 108 Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid 33 Power seats front 35 Power seats rear 41 Power windows 66 Problems with your vehicle 131 Reading lamps 62 Rear fende...

Page 136: ...visors 61 Supplemental restraint system SRS 45 48 Tachometer 78 Technical data 124 Tire inflation pressure 101 Tires 16 17 85 88 97 101 124 130 Towing the vehicle 110 Traveling abroad 87 Trip Odometer 70 Trunk lamp 95 Trunk lid Manual closing 117 Manual retraction of handle 117 Trunk separately locked 31 Turn signals 55 56 Vanity mirrors 61 Vehicle data card Vehicle jack 96 Vehicle tools 96 Warran...

Page 137: ...for 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 extremely careful when performing any maintenance work or repairs Improper or incomplete service may damage the vehicle or its equipment which may in turn result in personal injury If you have any question ...

Page 138: ...hen 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 Washer System Headlamp Cleaning System For refilling reservoir see Index 5 Engine Oil Level See Index 6 Brake Fluid See Index Vehicle Lighting Check function and cleanliness For replacement of light b...

Page 139: ...ended 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 information e g anticorrosion antifreeze refer to Index Spark Plugs Approved spark plugs refer to Technical Data Bulbs High and low beams HB2 60 55 W fog lamps YC H3 55 W turn signal standing side marker and park...

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