Mercedes-Benz 2001 S 600 User manual

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Mercedes-Benz
Operator's Manual
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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.
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet may result in vehicle damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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 Doors 33 Stowing Things in the Vehicle 67
Central Locking Switch 34 Ashtrays,Lighter 68
Product information 2Trunk 35 Sliding roof with rear pop-up feature 69
Operator's manual 4
Power Window and Sliding/Pop-Up Roof 36 Power Windows 70
Consumer Information 145
Power Closing Ass. f Door and Trunk lid 37 Rear Window Sunshade 72
Problems with your vehicle 146 Anti-Theft Alarm System 38 Trunk Lid Release switch 72
Reporting Safety Defects 147 Power Seats, Front 39 Shelf Below Rear Window 72
Index 150 Multicontour Backrest 42 Instrument Lamps 73
Heated Seats 43 Display Illumination 73
Instruments and controls Armrest, Front 44 Trip Odometer 73
Power Seats, Rear 45 Clock 73
Instruments and controls 10 Head Restraints, Rear 46 Garage Door Opener 74
Instrument Cluster 12 Armrest, Rear 47 Antenna 75
Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Adjustable Steering Wheel 47 Cellular telephone 75
Catalytic Converter
Starting and Turning Off the Engine
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Seat belts and Supplemental
Restraint system (SRS) 48 Driving
Driving Instructions 17 Seat belts 48
Baby Smart Airbag Deactivation System 51 Drinking and driving 78
Operation Self Test 52 Parking Brake 78
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 52 Driving off 78
Automatic Climate Control 22 Airbag 53 Automatic Transmission 79
Basic Setting – Automatic Mode 24 Child Restraint 56 Cruise Control 83
Defogging Windows 24 Steering lock 58 Parking Assist (Parktronic) 85
Defrosting,Rear Window Defroster 24 Combination Switch 59 Charge Indicator Lamp 88
Air circulation 25 Exterior Lamp Switch 61 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 88
Activated Charcoal Control 26 Night Security Illumination 62 Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp 89
Rear passenger compartment 27 Inside Rear View Mirror 62 Engine Oil Consumption 89
Climate Control 27 Exterior Rear View Mirror 62 Fuel Consumption Gauge 89
Car keys 28 Sun Visors,Vanity mirrors 64 Fuel Reserve and Fuel Cap
Start Lock-out 29 Interior Lighting 65 Placement Warning Lamp 89
Central Locking System 29 Storage Compartments 66 Outside Temperature Indicator 90
Radio Frequency Infrared Remote Control 29 First Aid Kit 67 Tachometer 90

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Coolant Temperature Gauge 90 Automatic Trans. Fluid Level 106 Technical Data. Fuels,
Low Engine Coolant Level
Warning Lamp 91
Spare Wheel
Trunk Lamp
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Coolants, Lubricants etc.
Consumer Information
Low Windshield and Headlamp
Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp 91
Vehicle Jack
Vehicle Tools
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108 Identification Plates 136
Exterior Lamp Failure Storage compartment below vehicle Vehicle Data Card 137
Indicator Lamp 92 tool box 108 Warranty Coverage 137
Seat Belt and Lock Warning Lamp 92 Wheels 109 Technical Data 138
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp 92 Changing Wheels 110 Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. 140
Brake Warning Lamp 93 Tire in Inflation Pressure 113 Capacities 140
Flexible Service System (FSS) 93 Exterior Lamps 114 Engine Oils 142
ABS (Antilock Brake System) 95 Battery 120 Engine Oils Additives 142
Brake Assist System (BAS) 96 Fuses 121 Air Conditioner Refrigerant 142
Electronic Stability program (ESP) 97 Jump Starting 121 Brake Fluid 142
Adaptive damping system (ADS) 99 Towing the Vehicle 123 Premium Unleaded Gasoline 142
Emission Control 100 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 124 Fuel Requirements 143
On-Board Diagnostic System 100 Testing Infrared Remote Control 128 Gasoline Additives 143
Traveling Abroad 101 Front Head Restraints 129 Coolants 144
Winter Driving 101 Rear Bench Seat Cushion 130 Service and Literature 155
Snow Chains 101 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 130 Check Regularly Before a Long trip 156
Replacing Wiper Blades 131
Practical Hints Manual Closing of Trunk Lid 132
Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap 132
Hood 104 Roof Rack 133
Checking Coolant Level 105 MERCEDES-BENZ
Adding Coolant 105 Spare Part Service 133
Checking Engine Oil Level 106 Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive 133

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Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see Index
1Left Front Parktronic warning indicator 21 Storage/eyeglasses compartment
2Side air outlet, adjustable 22 Lock for storage/eyeglasses compartment and eye glove
3Exterior lamp switch 23
Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock position 1 or 2)
4Parking brake release 24 Switch for rear seat head restraints
5Hood lock release 25 Trunk lid release switch
6Parking brake pedal 26 Central locking switch, Indicator for anti-theft alarm
system
7Steering wheel adjustment switch 27 Hazard warning flasher switch
8Combination switch 28 Automatic climate control, Power window defroster switch
Activated charcoal filter switch
9Cruise control 29 Radio
10 Horn, airbag 30 ESP control switch
11 Instrument cluster 31 Ashtray with lighter
12 Steering lock with ignition/starter 32 Adaptive damping system adjustment switch
13 Right front Parktronic warning indicator 33 Seat heater switch
14 Center air outlet, adjustable 34 Mirror adjustment switch
15 Heated air supply button - center air outlet 35 Power window switch, front doors
16 Non heated/cooled air supply button - center air outlet 36 Power window safety switch, rear doors
17 Air volume control for left air outlet 37 Airbag Off indicator lamp
18 Air volume control for left center air outlet 38 Power window switches, rear doors
19 Air volume control for right center air outlet 39 Parktronic switch
20 Air volume control for right air outlet 40 Switch for rear window sunshade