Mercedes-Benz 1989 560 SL Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1989 560 SL

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Page 2: ... MERCEDES BENZ Owner s Manual 1989 560 SL ...

Page 3: ... for them even if in individual cases an official approval or authori zation should exist MERCEDES BENZ original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your MERCEDES BENZ service station where you will receive comprehensive information also on permissible technical modifications and where expert installation will be performed Printed in Germany We reserve...

Page 4: ...s of service Your MERCEDES BENZ represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen To ensure your pleasure of ownership we ask you to make a small investment of your time Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside s Please consider the recommendations contained in this manual They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your MERCEDES BENZ We extend our best wi...

Page 5: ...d Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Warranty California Only 4 Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer for service The Service Advisor w...

Page 6: ... plan to operate your vehicle in foreign coun tries please be aware that unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic conver ters may not be available the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available Certain Mercedes Benz models are availabl...

Page 7: ...ons 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 Owner s Manual your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures The Owner s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are im portant documents and should be kept with the vehicle 6 ...

Page 8: ...0 km 1000 miles at moderate vehicle and engine speeds During this period avoid heavy loads full throttle driving and high RPMs no more than 2 3 of maxi mum permissible speed in each gear Avoid accelerating by kickdown It is not recommended to brake the vehicle by manually shifting to a lower gear We recommend to se lect positions 3 or 2 only at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1500 km 1000 m...

Page 9: ...nded inflation pressures remove unnecessary loads remove ski racks or roof mounted luggage racks when not in use allow engine to warm up under low load use avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration have all maintenance work per formed at regular intervals by an authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and...

Page 10: ...and replenishment refer to page 75 Coolant For normal replenishment use water potable water quality For further information e g anticorrosion antifreeze refer to page 103 Bulbs High and low beams Halogen type NO 1 and 2 fog lamps H3 turn signal parking and standing lamps front 21 5 W 32 3 cp turn signal lamps rear 21 W 32 cp tail and standing lamps rear 10 W stop lamps 21 W 32 cp license plate lam...

Page 11: ...sure Check at least every two weeks For details see page 79 3 Fluid Level in Automatic Trans mission See page 75 4 Coolant Level See page 73 5 Windshield Washer System See page 101 6 Engine Oil Level See page 74 7 Brake Ruid See pages 101 and 102 Battery Add distilled or tap water only see page 84 Vehicle Lighting Check function and cleanliness For replacement of light bulbs see pages 80 81 and 82...

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Page 13: ... 22 Left power window switch page 45 7 Exterior lamp switch page 40 23 Left seat heater switch page 32 8 Instruction tag except tourist vehicle Use only premium unleaded gasoline 24 Hazard warning flasher switch 9 Cruise control page 62 25 Right seat heater switch page 32 10 Instrument cluster page 12 26 Right power window switch page 45 11 Horn control airbag page 36 27 Adjusting switch for exter...

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Page 15: ...See page 66 5 Oil pressure gauge bar See page 65 6 Reset knob for trip odometer depress to reset 7 Speedometer 12 8 Main odometer 9 Trip odometer 10 Dimmer knob for instrument lamps rotate to vary intensity 11 Knob for clock adjustment press in and rotate for adjustments 12 Electric clock 13 Tachometer 14 Red marking on tachometer Excessive engine speed 15 Turn signal indicator lamp right green ...

Page 16: ...or emission control system on the California version vehicles In either case we recommend that you have the malfunction checked as soon as possible See page 68 High beam Brake fluid low except Canada Parking brake engaged See pages 60 65 Brake fluid low Canada only Parking brake engaged See pages 60 65 Brake pad wear See page 65 Warning Lamps should go out with the engine running unless Battery no...

Page 17: ...ctions as out lined in your maintenance booklet 14 Caution To prevent damage to the catalytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Should any noticeable irregularities in the engine operation occur ex cessive unburned fuel may reach the converter causing it to over heat Warning As with any vehicle do not idle park or operate this vehicle in areas where combustible material...

Page 18: ...rocess Turning off Turn the key to steering lock posi tion O Remove the key only when the vehicle is stopped If the coolant temperature is very high e g after hard driving on mountain roads do not shut off the engine immediately allow it to run for 1 2 minutes at increased idle speed Important Due to the installed starter non repeat unit the key must be returned to steering lock position 0 before ...

Page 19: ...at approximately 50 km h 30 mph on a dry straight road Apply brake lightly until a slight drag on the wheels is felt Keep applying brake for about 10 sec onds while pulling the release knob out before releasing the parking brake completely This practice will keep the parking brake at maximum efficiency Warning The stop lamps will not come on when applying the parking brake only Perform the proce d...

Page 20: ...ing Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road aquaplan ing may occur even at low speeds and with new tires Avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain Tire traction The safe speed on a wet snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road as soon as the prevailing temperatures fall cl...

Page 21: ...rupt acceleration brak ing and steering action Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skidding move selector lever to position UN Try to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect We the...

Page 22: ... may be necessary to carry out prescribed mainte nance jobs at shorter intervals for example Engine Oil change with filter change every 6000 km 3750 miles Automatic transmission Fluid change without filter change every 24000 km 15000 miles Tires Inspect every 12000 km 7500 miles Air filter Clean or replace element every 24000 km 15000 miles Note Severe operating conditions or heavy use include pre...

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Page 24: ...eep windows closed the soft top raised or the hard top mounted Heating cooling and air distribution within the vehicle s interior will be automatically controlled This is accomplished with the temperature selector 1 the pushbuttons 2 and the fan control buttons 3 The adjustable air outlets 5 and 7 can be moved to direct the flow of air as desired Outlets 7 can be opened or closed with slide levers...

Page 25: ... Air Recirculation Pressing the symbol side of the air recirculation switch causes air to be recirculated without addi tional fresh air and the red indicator lamp to light up To turn the air recirculation switch off press the blank side of the switch The red indicator lamp should then go out The air recirculation mode can be used with high or low outside temperatures or to prevent dust or an noyin...

Page 26: ... and 7 In the heating mode warm air is primarily supplied to the foot area In addition warm air is also supplied to the ducts in the doors Only enough warm air is sup plied to the windshield and air outlets 7 to keep the glass defogged in normal weather conditions In the heating mode air may be emitted periodically from outlets 5 depending on the interior temperature With low outside temperatures ...

Page 27: ...d shield foot area air outlets 7 and to the ducts in the doors Additionally warm air may be emitted periodically from outlets 5 depending on the interior temperature In the cooling mode cool air is supplied to the wind shield foot area door ducts and air outlets 5 and 7 Note In warm humid climates prolonged use of this set ting may create condensation on the outside of the windshield directly abov...

Page 28: ...efrost 26 1421 e Defrost The maximum amount of heated air is directed to the windshield and side windows outlets 7 This setting overrides temperature and fan speed settings and the air recirculation switch ...

Page 29: ...e master key Flat Key The flat key with a red dot fits all vehicle locks Arms disarms the anti theft alarm system We recom mend that you carry the flat key with you and keep it in a safe place so that it is always handy Never leave the flat key in the vehicle Obtaining Replacement Keys Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system re quiring a special key manufacturing process For...

Page 30: ... lamps right or left side parking lamps can be turned on making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles The standing lamps can only be operated with steering lock in posi tion 0 or 1 Notes With the key removed and a front door open a warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle s exterior lamps except standing lamps are not switched off Fog lamps will only operate together with low beam headlamps Fog...

Page 31: ...n the wipers also operate The windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated 7 Windshield wiper control o Wiper off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed Note If one of the turn signals fails the turn signal indicator system flashes and sounds at a faster rate than normal In addition the lamp failure indicator will come on If the windshield wipers smear the windshiel...

Page 32: ...irror Objects in mirror are closer than they appear To adjust the mirror Turn key in steering lock to position 2 The exterior mirror can be ad justed using the switch Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the portion of the mirror closest to the car Note If the mirror housing is forcib ly pivoted from its normal position it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure...

Page 33: ... touch heating element or sides of lighter hold at knob only Sun Visors Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare If sunlight enters through a side window disengage visor from inner mounting and swing to the side Vanity mirror With the visor engaged in its inner mounting the lamp can be switched on by opening the cover 43 c o Q 0 o ...

Page 34: ...roster as soon as the win dow is clear The defroster is auto matically turned off after a maxi mum of 20 minutes of operation Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed before acti vating the defroster If several power consumers are turned on simultaneously or the attery is only partially charged it IS pOSSible that the defroster will automatically turn itself off When t is happens the i...

Page 35: ... delayed however there will be no delay when the key is in steering lock position 2 by the door contact switches Position 2 lamps are switched off continuously Position 3 lamps are switched on continuously Power Windows The power windows can only be operated with the key in steering lock position 2 45 c Q ro ID D O ...

Page 36: ... and dry Open side windows or doors before raising or lowering the soft top 1 Unlock rear bow 2 and com partment cover 3 by rotating lever 1 to position C Lever will automatically return to position B If the rear bow cannot be raised with lever in this position move lever 10 to position E 2 Lift rear bow to an upright posi tion In doing this be sure the rear window is folded inward free of kinks 3...

Page 37: ...ocked Raising the soft top 1 Rotate lever 1 to position C and open storage compartment cover 3 2 Pull the top out of the storage compartment unfolding it for ward to insert the locks 4 in their corresponding latching holes in the windshield header bar 9905 3 While pulling top down tighten framework by turning locks 4 outwards Remove locking handles 4 Close top storage compartment cover making sure...

Page 38: ...ors 11 Put locking handles back into the glove compartment after use The hardtop has five latching points Front two locks in windshield header bar Side one lock behind each door 11 Rear center locking pin on hard top Removal of hardtop 1 Disconnect plug and socket of the heated rear window in the passenger side rear compart ment 2 Place lever 1 in position B lever 10 in position E 3 Turn side lock...

Page 39: ... expose to t lr It thoroughly regular intervals d e sun at cold seasons unng the wet and 4 5 6 3 Attaching hardto 1 p Move lever 1 t lever 10 to position Band position D 2 Install hardto avoid paint dP with caution to top slowly Alf ag Lower hard should be e ocklng pins spective loc ia1ed into their re a the same time 49 ...

Page 40: ...asing station frequency 13 Cassette track selector with track indicator DB 14 Reverse music search rewind with indicator 11m 15 Forward music search fast for ward with indicator_ 16 Dolby Band C noise reduction with indicators _ 17 Tape equalization with indica tor_ 18 Cassette eject III 19 Cassette door To turn the radio ON Press ON side of Hi but ton The radio will begin operating on the last st...

Page 41: ...ly press both tone control buttons and IIIsimulta neously The tone setting indicators display the selected mid range setting Mid range Setting Upon pressing either tone control button either a or D the bass or treble will increase until the respective tone control button is released or when the maximum tone level is reached f Maximum Treble d Maximum Bass After reaching the maximum tone level the ...

Page 42: ...ed in by pressing the EaorJIID bar If neither of the bars is pressed the radio will continue to scan to each station within the selected sensitivity level and audition each station for approx 5 seconds By pressing the scan tuning bar 1m upward the radio will scan stations in ascending frequencies by pressing downward it will do so in descending frequencies Tuning sensitivity button By pressing the...

Page 43: ...i AM 1050 kHz I m I through 1m m I through m I a ID DmJDm IDmllmJmG Manual tuning For fine tuning a station or for manual tuning After selecting the desired AM or FM wave band press the manual tuning button decreasing sta tion frequency or increasing station frequency The frequency will increase or de crease respectively in increments of 0 1 MHz for FM or 1 0 kHz for AM Release the button when the...

Page 44: ...eptable recep tion quality Although FM is normally static free reception quality can be limited by geographic and atmospheric condi tions station strength and distance from the transmitter Buildings or other obstructions can cause mo mentary static flutter or station swapping If good reception cannot be obtained tune to a stronger sta tion C Quam is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc In the ev...

Page 45: ...ndlmm track selectoraB buttons or by pressing the forward music search fast forward button again after approx 3 seconds To fast forward the tape press the forward music search fast forward button CIDtwice The indicator lamp in the button mIblinks Upon reaching the end of the tape the unit will automatically reverse to play the other track Fast forward can be interrupted by pressing the reverse mus...

Page 46: ...ject button III Remove the tape after the motorized loading system has disengaged the cassette The unit will automatically switch from cassette playback to radio opera tion When the unit is turned off by press ing the OFF side of the On Off button n nil or by turning the key to steering lock position 0 the cassette will automatically eject Care and maintenance To avoid deterioration of the tone qu...

Page 47: ...position the antenna will not extend or will retract completely The height of the antenna can be adjusted to any intermediate posi tion by actuating the antenna switch If the antenna switch is in the center position the antenna will extend to medium height The antenna can be further extend ed or retracted to any height by rocking the switch not engaging it If the antenna is to be retracted e g goi...

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Page 49: ... driving position only when the engine is idling and the service brake is applied Do not release the brake until ready to drive The ve hicle may otherwise start creeping when the selector lever is in a drive position Test the brakes briefly after driving off Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic Warm up the engine smoothly Do not place full load on the engine until th...

Page 50: ...ly pushed towed or tow start ed Do not engage N while driving except when the veh icle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads see page 18 0 Drive Automatic upshifting to top gear Position 0 affords opti mum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions 3 Upshift to 3rd gear only Suit able for medium range up or downgrades 2 Upshift to 2nd gear only For driving in mountainous reg...

Page 51: ...e range 62 Stopping For brief stops e g at traffic lights leave the transmission engaged and control vehicle with the service brake For longer stops with the engine idling shift into N or P When stopping the car on an in cline do not hold it with the accele rator use the brake This avoids unnecessary transmission heat build up Maneuvering To maneuver in tight areas e g when pulling into a parking ...

Page 52: ...e range 62 Stopping For brief stops e g at traffic lights leave the transmission engaged and control vehicle with the service brake For longer stops with the engine idling shift into N or P When stopping the car on an in cline do not hold it with the accele rator use the brake This avoids unnecessary transmission heat build up Maneuvering To maneuver in tight areas e g when pulling into a parking ...

Page 53: ... water and MB anticorro sion antifreeze should be used Warning Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 90 C 194 oF Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The coolant reservoir con tains hot fluid and is under pressure Using a rag turn ca...

Page 54: ...arging voltage falls below 10 volts the indicator lamp comes on and the ABS is switched off When the voltage is above this value again the indicator lamp should go out and the ABS will be operational If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out or comes on while driving it indicates that the ABS has detect ed a malfunction and has switched off In this case the brake system functions in the usual mann...

Page 55: ...er starting or during operation this indicates a fault which must be repaired at an authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer as soon as possible Oil Pressure Gauge The oil pressure at idle speed may drop to 0 3 bar 4 4 psi if the engine is at operating temperature This will not jeopardize its ope rational reliability Pressure must however rise imme diately upon acceleration Low Engine Oil Level Indicator L...

Page 56: ...olant Temperature Gauge If the antifreeze mixture is effective to 30 C 22 OF the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system of your vehicle is approx 130 C 266 OF see also Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc During severe operating conditions and stop and go city traffic the coolant temperature may rise close to the red marking Low Engine Coolant Level Indicator Lamp The indicator la...

Page 57: ...e engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permis sible limits required by law These systems of course will func tion properly only when maintained strictly according to factory specifi cations Any adjustments on the en gine should therefore be carried out only by qualified MERCEDES BENZ technicians The adjustments of the engine should not be altered in any way Moreove...

Page 58: ... the fuel con sumption tendency during various driving modes High fuel consumption is indicated if the pointer moves into the red area economical driving is indicat ed when it is in the black area The indications should only be com pared when driving within the same gear Do not compare fuel consumption readings between different gears The following rule applies If you drive at equal speeds the fue...

Page 59: ...ambient temperature A well charged battery ensures that the engine can always be started even at low ambient temperatures Tires We recommend M S ra dial tires on all four wheels for the winter season Observe per missible maximum speed for M S radial tires and the legal speed limit Tire Chains Use only tire chains that are tested and recommended by MERCEDES BENZ Your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer...

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Page 61: ...ield To close Push hood down firmly Warning To help prevent personal inju ry stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is highly dangerous to touch any components ignition coil distributor spark plug sockets ignition cables ...

Page 62: ... water and MB anticorro sion antifreeze should be used Warning Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 90 C 194 oF Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The coolant reservoir con tains hot fluid and is under pressure Using a rag turn ca...

Page 63: ...the vehicle on level ground stop the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back to the oil pan Wipe the dipstick clean before checking Add oil if needed only to D the upper mark max Do Y not overfill the engine r 1076 W For viscosity and capacity see Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page For low engine oil level indicator lamp see page 65 ...

Page 64: ...mpurity may cause operational troubles The fluid level in the transmission is dependent upon its temperature The maximum and minimum oil le vel marks on the dipstick are ap plicable references only if the transmission fluid has reached its normal operating temperature of 80 C 176 OF Important If the transmission fluid cools down to 20 30 C 68 86 OF which is the normal shop temperature range then t...

Page 65: ...jack is designed exclusive ly for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle Use the jack only to lift the vehicle dur ing a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set park ing brake and block wheels be fore raising vehicle with jack Do not di...

Page 66: ...e use of retread tires is not recommended Retread tires may adversely affect the handling characteristics and safety of the vehicle Rotating wheels The wheels can be rotated accord ing to the degree of tire wear while retaining the same direction of trav el Rotating however should be carried out before the characteristic tire wear pattern shoulder wear on front wheels and tread center wear on rear...

Page 67: ...to the wheel against hub to avoid tube hole up to the stop paint damage on rim 8 Position the jack so that it will 10 Remove wheel always be vertical plumb line 11 Screw the alignment stud as seen from the side see ar which comes with the spare row even on inclines Jac up tire into the upper threaded the vehicle until the wheel IS hol of the hub prior to instal clear off the ground ling wheel 12 A...

Page 68: ...king tire pres sure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature approx 20 C 68 OF and ambient temperature approx 0 C 32 OF then the adjusted air pressure specified air pressure 0 2 bar 3 psi Tire pressures listed for Ii ght Ic ads are minimum values offenng high driving comfort Increased inflation pressures for heavy loads p o uce favorable handling charactenstlcs with l...

Page 69: ...r 3 Horizontal adjusting screws 4 Vertical adjusting screws 5 High low beam sealed beam unit Halogen NO 2 Remove cover 1 Loosen clamping screws 8 remove retaining ring and lamp disconnect plug from socket on lamp 6 High beam sealed beam unit Halogen NO 1 Loosen clamping screws 9 remove retaining ring and lamp disconnect plug from socket on lamp 7 Side marker lamp 4 W 2 cp bulb Remove headlamp 5 lo...

Page 70: ...e lens is at the bottom 14 Bulb for fog lamp H3 Loosen securing screws 15 and remove housing Detach holding spring 16 remove bulb 14 and discon nect plug 17 810 Taillamp Assembly Remove both knurled nuts in the trunk and pull off bulb carrier To replace the bulbs depress turn left and pull out 1 Backup lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb 2 Stop lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb 3 Tail parking and standing lamp 10 W bulb 4 Tu...

Page 71: ... lens with gasket 2 and pull down lamp holder 3 on the LH side Replace the bulb When reinstalling the lens it must be assured that the protrusion on the lens is on the LH side Spark Plugs This vehicle is equipped with spark plugs as required for driving in the USA If additional information is de sired your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer will be happy to offer advice see also rear inside cover of ...

Page 72: ... lens with gasket 2 and pull down lamp holder 3 on the LH side Replace the bulb When reinstalling the lens it must be assured that the protrusion on the lens is on the LH side Spark Plugs This vehicle is equipped with spark plugs as required for driving in the USA If additional information is de sired your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer will be happy to offer advice see also rear inside cover of ...

Page 73: ...hile opening the filler flap Fuses The fuse box 1 is located in the RH side foot well All equipment protected by fuses are listed by number and letter on a label in the cover 2 The num bers and letters above the fuses correspond to the ones on the label Fuses must not be repaired or bridged Always use a new fuse for replacement Spare fuses observe amperage and color are stored with the vehicle too...

Page 74: ... ciently charged for the battery to last an optimum length of time Therefore we recommend that you have the battery charge checked frequently if you use the vehicle mostly for short distance trips or if it is not used for long periods of time Only charge battery with a battery charger when it is disconnected from the vehicle electrical circuit Warning Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not al...

Page 75: ... all wheels on the ground and the selector lever in position N for distances up to 120 km 75 miles and at a speed not to exceed 50 km h 30 mph To positively avoid a possibility of damage to the transmission however we recommend to discon nect the drive shaft at the rear axle drive flange on any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage Do not tow with sling type equip ment Towing with sling typ...

Page 76: ...ged battery Make sure the cables are not on or near pulleys fans or other parts that will move when the engine is started 5 Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at high idle Then start engine of the disabled vehicle in the usual manner 6 After the engine has started remove jumper cables by re versing the above installation sequence exactly starting with the jumper cable con...

Page 77: ...e un derside 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 re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax base rust proofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehicle Post production treatment is neither necessary nor recom mended by MERCEDES BENZ be cause of...

Page 78: ... the taillamps designed to prevent soil ing if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as pos sible When washing the underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels Tar Stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove MB Tar Remover is recommended Window Cleaning Wiper B...

Page 79: ... signs of dirt embedding i e loss of gloss MB Fine Polishing Paste must be used when the paint surface shows signs of excessive fading chalking due to lack of care etc Do not apply any of these products or wax if your car is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot Use the appropriate MB Touch Up Stick for Quick and provisional re pairs of minor paint damage i e chips from stones car doors et...

Page 80: ...op in place Caution Never use any gasoline thinner tar and stain removers or similar organic solvents to clean the soft top or plastic windows 90 Dry cleaning Brush top always from front to rear with a soft bristled brush Wet cleaning Brush the dry top Wash with a mild detergent and an ample supply of lukewarm water by wiping with a soft bristled brush or a sponge from front to rear Then rinse tho...

Page 81: ...ng it by the left head restraint post viewed in driving direction Then pull out head restraint completely with both hands The release button 1 is located below the left head restraint post on both seats Installing head restraints Insert the head restraint and push it down Adjust head restraint to the desired position Warning For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints D...

Page 82: ...lar to wiper arm Press safety tab and slide wiper blade out of wiper arm Installation On the driver side slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm into one of 3 positions so that it wipes to the top edge of the windshield but does not contact the windshield moulding On the passenger side slide the wiper blade with plastic pivot onto the wiper arm until it locks in place ...

Page 83: ... authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealers maintain a stock of original spare parts required for main tenance and repair work In addi tion strategically located parts dis tribution 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 ha...

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Page 85: ...fication and engine numbers 96 Certification Tag left door pillar 2 Identification Tag left window post 3 Vehicle Identification No 4 Body No and Paintwork No 5 Engine No 6 Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 7 Emission Control Tag ...

Page 86: ... the letter R for replacement instead of the VIN number Note Do not remove these labels These labels are intended for parts identi fication in case of theft When replacing parts subject to labeling please make sure that the parts you receive are labeled properly This is especially important when work is performed outside of the United States Location of labels 1 Bumper front rear 2 Engine hood 3 T...

Page 87: ...rms of the warranties printed in the Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet and your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer will ex change or repair any defective parts in accordance with the terms of the following warranties 1 New vehicle limited warranty 2 Emission system warranty 3 Emission performance warranty 4 California emission control systems warranty State of California only unless pur cha...

Page 88: ...ed MERCEDES BENZ dealer Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Recommended engine oils Ambient temp SAE grades 86 I 68 20 Engine with oil filter 8 0 I 8 5 US qt 50 32 23 14 5 4 10 o 5 1 20 8938 Automatic transmission 100 Initial fill 8 6 I 9 1 US qt Fluid change 7 7 I 8 1 US qt 1 SAE 40 may be used if ambient temperature constantly exceed 30 C 86 OF MB Automatic transmission fluid ...

Page 89: ...or control linkage Hydraulic fluid 1 Power steering 1 3 I 1 4 US qt MB Power steering fluid Front wheel hubs approx 65 9 2 3 oz each High temperature roller bearing grease Grease nipples Multipurpose or lubrication grease Door locks Powdered graphite Battery terminals Bosch special grease acid proof Brake reservoir approximately 0 5 I 0 5 US qt MB Brake fluid DOT4 Windshield washer system approxim...

Page 90: ...the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium un leaded as soon as possible avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage do not exceed 213 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or oper ating in mountainous...

Page 91: ...ection the solution must be at least 40 anticorrosion antifreeze equals a freeze protection to approx 25 C 13 OF If you use a solution that is more than 55 anticorrosion antifreeze freeze pro tection to approx 45 C 49 OF the engine temperature will in crease due to the lower heat trans fer capability of the solution There fore do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion antifreeze If the coo...

Page 92: ... represent 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 S G The temperature grades of A ...

Page 93: ...645 Att Technical Publications Tel 201 573 0600 for Canada Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 849 Eglinton Ave East Toronto Ont Canada M4G2L5 AU Technical Publications Tel 416 425 3550 Telex 065 24232 The above companies will be happy to handle any such requests from customers We consider this to be the best way to obtain ac curate information for your vehicle Warning To help avoid personal injury be extrem...

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