Mercedes Benz S 320 S 420 S 500 Operators Manual

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S 320
S 420
S 500
Operator's Manual
Mercedes-Benz
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Product information
Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for
your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases
an official approval or authorization by governmental 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 well as
conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive
comprehensive information, also on permissible 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 represents the efforts of many 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 carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for
your reference.
• Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
• Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety
of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
DaimlerChrysler AG

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Operator's manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to
follow instructions is not 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

The Owner’s Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
• New Car Limited Warranty,
• Emission System Warranty,
• Emission Performance Warranty,
• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

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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 price, if Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC
or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts
during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for
a retail buyer (1) if the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30
calendar days or (2) the same substantial non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once
directly notified us 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 Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

Roadside assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the
toll-free Roadside Assistance number:
1-800-222-0100 (in the USA) only
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.

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Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send in the "Change of Address Notice" found in the Owner's Service
and Warranty Policy Booklet. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all owner's literature with the vehicle to make it 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 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 Mercedes-Benz dealer or write to:

In the USA: In Canada:

Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
LLC European Delivery Department European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive 849 Eglinton Avenue East
Montvale, NJ 07645 Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

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We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and
equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator's Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in this 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 Operator's Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

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Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip
See Index

The First 1000 Miles (1500 km)

The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance later on. Therefore, drive your vehicle during the first 1500 km (1000 miles) at moderate vehicle and
engine-speeds.
During this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle driving) and high RPM (no more than 2/3 of maximum
permissible speed in 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 authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, in
accordance with the Maintenance Booklet.

Radio Transmitters

Warning!
Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without the telephone
connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead
to a malfunction of the vehicle's electronic system, possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury.

Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a citicens band unit should only be used inside
the passenger compartment, if they are connected to a Mercedes-Benz approved antenna that is
installed on the outside of the vehicle.

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Introduction Trunk 32 Power Windows 66
Power Window and Sliding/Pop-Up Roof 34 Rear Window Sunshade 68
Product information 2 Power Closing Ass. f Door and Trunk lid 35 Trunk Lid Release switch 68
Operator's manual 4 Anti-Theft Alarm System 36 Shelf Below Rear Window 68
Consumer Information 143 Power Seats, Front 36 Instrument Lamps 69
Problems with your vehicle 144 Lumbar Support 39 Display Illumination 69
Reporting Safety Defects 144 Multicontour Backrest 39 Trip Odometer 69
Index 148 Heated Seats 40 Clock 69
Armrest, Front 43 Antenna 70
Instruments and controls Head Restraints, Rear 43 Cellular telephone 70
Power Head Restraints, Rear 44
Instruments and controls 10 Adjustable Steering Wheel 45 Driving
Instrument Cluster 12 Seat belts and Supplemental
Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Restraint system (SRS) 46 Drinking and driving 72
Catalytic Converter 14 Seat belts 44 Parking Brake 72
Starting and Turning Off the Engine 15 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 49 Driving off 72
Driving Instructions 16 Airbag 50 Automatic Transmission 73
Child Restraint 53 Cruise Control 79
Operation Steering lock 55 Charge Indicator Lamp 80
Combination Switch 56 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 81
Automatic Climate Control 22 Exterior Lamp Switch 58 Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp 81
Basic Setting – Automatic Mode 24 Night Security Illumination 59 Engine Oil Consumption 81
Defogging Windows, Defrosting 24 Inside Rear View Mirror 59 Fuel Consumption Gauge 81
Rear Window Defroster 24 Exterior Rear View Mirror 59 Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp 81
Air circulation 25 Sun Visors 63 Outside Temperature Indicator 82
Activated Charcoal Control 26 Vanity mirrors 61 Tachometer 82
Rear passenger compartment Interior Lighting 62 Coolant Temperature Gauge 82
Adjustable Air outlet 27 Storage Compartments 63 Low Engine Coolant Level
Climate Control 27 Ashtrays 64 Warning Lamp 83
Car keys 28 Lighter 64
Infrared Remote Control 29 Sliding roof with rear pop-up feature 65
Doors 31

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 Technical Data. Fuels,
Low Windshield and Headlamp Coolants, Lubricants etc. Consumer
Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp 83 Vehicle Jack 101 Information
Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp 84 Vehicle Tools 101
Seat Belt and Lock Warning Lamp 84 Storage compartment below vehicle Identification Plates 130
tool box 101
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp 85 Wheels 102 Vehicle Data Card 131
Brake Warning Lamp 85 Changing Wheels 103 Vehicle Coverage 131
ABS (Antilock Brake System) Tire in Inflation Pressure 106 Warranty Coverage 131
Warning Lamp 86
Electronic Traction System (ETS) 87 Battery 107 Technical Data S 320 132
Acceleration slip Regulation (ASR) 88 Exterior Lamps 108 S 420 134
Electronic Stability Program 90 Fuses 114 S 500 136
Adaptive damping system (ADS) 92 Towing the Vehicle 115 Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. 138
Emission Control 93 Jump Starting 116 Capacities 138
On-Board Diagnostic System 93 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 118 Engine Oils 140
Traveling Abroad 94 Testing Infrared Remote Control 122 Engine Oils Additives 140
Winter Driving 94 Front Head Restraints 123 Air Conditioner Refrigerant 140
Snow Chains 94 Manual Closing of Trunk Lid 124 Brake Fluid 140
Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap 124 Premium Unleaded Gasoline 140
Practical Hints Replacing Wiper Blades 125 Fuel Requirements 141

Hood 96 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 126 Gasoline Additives 141

Checking Coolant Level 97 Roof Rack 127 Coolants 142
Adding Coolant 97 Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive 127 Service and Literature 151
Checking Engine Oil Level 98 Rear Seat Cushion 128 Check regularly and before a long trip 152
Checking Automatic Trans. Fluid 99 MERCEDES-BENZ 128
Level Spare Part Service
Spare Wheel 100
First Aid Kit 100
Stowing Things in the Vehicle 100

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Mercedes Benz S 320 S 420 S 500 Operators Manual
Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see Index

1 Adjustable air outlet 18 Air volume control for right air outlet
2 Exterior lamp switch 19 Storage/eyeglasses compartment
3 Parking brake release 20 Lock for storage/eyeglasses compartment and eye glove
4 Hood lock release 21 Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
5 Parking brake pedal 22 Switch for rear seat head restraints
6 Steering wheel adjustment switch 23 Central locking switch, Indicator for anti-theft alarm
system
7 Combination switch 24 Hazard warning flasher switch
8 Cruise control 25 Trunk lid release switch
9 Horn, airbag 26 Automatic climate control
Power window defroster switch
Activated charcoal filter switch
10 Instrument cluster 27 Radio
11 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch 28 ASR or ESP control switch
12 Adjustable air outlet 29 Ashtray with lighter
13 Heated air supply button - center air outlet 30 Adaptive damping system adjustment switch
14 Non heated/cooled air supply button - center air outlet 31 Seat heater switch
15 Air volume control for left air outlet 32 Mirror adjustment switch
16 Air volume control for left center air outlet 33 Power window sunshade
17 Air volume control for center air outlet 34 Switch for rear window sunshade
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