Mercedes-Benz GUARD S 500 User manual

Mercedes- Benz Guard S 500
Supplement to S- Class Operator's Manual
Order No. 65159599 13 Part No. 220 584 48 80 USA Edition A 2003

S500Guard
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Our company and staff congratulate you
on the purchase of your new
Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demon-
stration 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 ef-
forts of many skilled engineers and crafts-
men. To help assure your driving pleasure,
and also the safety of you and your passen-
gers, we ask you to make a small invest-
ment of time:
앫Please read this manual carefully be-
fore putting it aside. Then return it to
your vehicle where it will be handy for
your reference.
앫Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are de-
signed to acquaint you with the opera-
tion of your Mercedes-Benz.
앫Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and oc-
cupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company
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Contents
Introduction.......................................... 5
Mercedes-Benz S 500 Guard .................. 5
Where to find it....................................... 6
Symbols.................................................. 7
Operating safety ..................................... 8
Proper use of the vehicle .................. 8
At a glance ............................................ 9
Cockpit ................................................ 10
Guard operation ................................ 11
Locking and unlocking......................... 12
Emergency unlocking of vehicle
in case of an accident .................... 12
Opening doors................................ 12
Rear compartment, override switch 12
Summer opening/convenience
closing ........................................... 12
Windows .............................................. 13
Windows ........................................ 13
Windshield defroster/Windshield
wiper.................................................... 15
Windshield defroster ...................... 15
Windshield wiper............................. 15
Interior ................................................. 16
Seats............................................... 16
Rear window sunshade ................... 16
Rear door window sunshade* ......... 16
Safety systems ..................................... 17
Two-way communication system* .. 17
Tires and wheels................................... 18
Tires and wheels ............................. 18
Checking tire pressure
electronically .................................. 19
Hoist, garage jack................................. 20
Hoist, garage jack ........................... 20
Electrical system .................................. 21
Fuses .............................................. 21
Jump starting .................................. 21
Technical data .................................... 23
Speed ................................................... 24
Tires and wheels .................................. 25
Same size tires ............................... 25
Weights ................................................ 26
Index ................................................... 27
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Contents
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5
Mercedes-Benz S 500 Guard
Introduction
Mercedes-Benz S 500 Guard
This supplement to the S-Class
Operator’s Manual contains significant in-
formation relating to the operation of the
Mercedes-Benz S 500 Guard which is not
contained in, or which differs from, the de-
tails provided in the Operator’s Manual.
Please read all sections of both Operator’s
Manuals so that you are fully aware of how
to operate your vehicle.
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 au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to demonstrate the proper proce-
dures.
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6
Introduction
Where to find it
Where to find it
This manual is a supplement to your vehi-
cle Operator’s Manual. Here you will find
important additional information about the
functions of the S 500 Guard.
This manual is intended to assist you in all
situations with your vehicle. Each section
has its own color code to help you find the
information you require quickly.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated from the
driver’s seat.
Guard Operation
Here you will find detailed information
about the differences between your car
and a non-Guard S-Class.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehi-
cle is contained here.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫the Operator’s Manual
앫this supplementary Operator’s Manual
앫the Service Booklet
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Introduction
Symbols
Symbols
The following symbols are found in this
supplementary Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehi-
cle.
왘This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
왘A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
컄Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
DISPLAY Words appearing in the multi-
function display are printed in
the type shown here.
Warning! G
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
!
Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
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Introduction
Operating safety
Operating safety
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
앫The safety precautions in this manual
앫The “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫Traffic rules and regulations
앫Motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning! G
The special features of the Mercedes-Benz
S 500 Guard offer significant protective
measures against attack by small arms-fire.
Absolute protection is impossible for rea-
sons of design and firearm technology.
Ensure that any work or modifications to
electronic components are carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Other improper work or modifications to the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore nev-
er turn off the engine while driving.
!
Due to the special nature of your vehi-
cle, we strongly recommend that you
have service and other repair work car-
ried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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At a glance
Cockpit
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At a glance
Cockpit
Cockpit
Item Page
1Glove box with two-way
communication system*
17
2Windshield defroster 15
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Guard operation
Locking and unlocking
Windows
Windshield defroster/Windshield wiper
Interior
Safety systems
Tires and wheels
Hoist, garage jack
Electrical system
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Guard operation
Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking
Emergency unlocking of vehicle in case
of an accident
This chapter supplements the “Locking
and unlocking” chapter in the vehicle Op-
erator’s Manual.
The doors are not automatically unlocked
in the event of an accident.
Opening doors Rear compartment, override switch
Summer opening/convenience closing
i
Mercedes-Benz recommends deposit-
ing the second key or the spare key in
an accompanying vehicle. After an ac-
cident, unlocking the vehicle from the
outside is only possible by using the
mechanical key element.
The automatic emergency unlocking
function can be reprogrammed to be
operational by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
The doors should only be opened when
the vehicle is stationary.
The doors are power-assisted to aid
you in opening them. To prevent dam-
age to the doors or to other vehicles,
make sure that there is sufficient clear-
ance next to the vehicle when opening
a door or hold onto the doors tightly
while opening.
i
This function is only available in con-
junction with the rear side power win-
dows.
i
Your vehicle is not equipped with sum-
mer opening/convenience closing fea-
tures.
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Guard operation
Windows
Windows
Windows
Inside of windows
To reduce the chances of damage, observe
the following instructions:
앫Avoid contact with hard objects (e.g.
ice scrapers, rings).
앫Do not use any de-icer sprays.
앫Clean windows using water only (if nec-
essary, add a small amount of mild dish
washing liquid or soap).
앫Do not use ammonia-based glass
cleaner on inside of windows. It will
damage the protective plastic layer.
앫Only clean with a grit-free chamois, us-
ing light pressure.
앫Before attaching stickers or other ob-
jects (i.e. toll booth passes, ga-
rage/gate openers), affix an approved
Mercedes-Benz mounting patch de-
signed for use on Guard vehicles.
See (컄page 14) for information on the
application and use of mounting patch-
es.
Opening and closing windows
i
Due to the thickness and angle of the
windshield, side windows and rear win-
dows, reflections can occur and the
view may be slightly distorted in areas
around the window frames.
i
The insides of the windows are coated
with plastic and are therefore very
prone to scratching.
!
Depending on how it is equipped, your
vehicle may have two or up to four pow-
er windows. It is therefore possible that
the rear power window switches may
not have an actual function.
Mercedes-Benz S500 Guard vehicles
do not include the window express
closing feature.
Windows must be closed by pressing
the respective switch and holding it
there until they reach the desired posi-
tion.
Warning! G
When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
If the closing of a side window is interfered
with or disrupted, the closing process will
not be automatically stopped.
If someone is in danger of being trapped, re-
lease switch to stop the window and press
the ksymbol on the appropriate switch
to open the window.
!
To prevent damage to the protective
plastic layer on the inside of the win-
dow, do not affix labels, stickers or ad-
hesive fastening devices without a
mounting patch.
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Guard operation
Windows
To affix labels, stickers and adhesive fas-
tening devices to the inside of windows,
use a mounting patch (located in the man-
ual pouch).
Affixing the mounting patch
왘Clean windshield in the intended area,
preferably above the windshield glass
certification markings on the driver’s
side or just above the MB Signature La-
bel on the passenger side. Clean with a
mild soap and water solution to remove
any dirt or grease. Do not use ammo-
nia-based glass cleaner on inside of
windows. This could damage the pro-
tective plastic layer. Do not scrub with
any abrasive materials. Dry area using
only a grit-free chamois cloth and ap-
plying light pressure only.
왘Leave the mounting patch in its original
size. Do not custom-size the patch by
trimming its edges or cutting it. If the
label, sticker or fastening device you
wish to affix is larger than the mounting
patch, use an additional mounting
patch.
왘Remove backing from one or more
patches and apply patch to the intend-
ed area immediately to ensure adhe-
sive retension. Make sure that the top
and bottom edges of the patch are par-
allel. Make sure that all edges are firm-
ly affixed to the windshield. Do not use
any sharp objects to press patch down.
왘Apply sticker or fastening device to the
patch, centering it within the patch’s
perimeter.
Removing the mounting patch
왘Remove mounting patch carefully with
your fingers. Do not use razor blades or
other sharp objects and do not scratch
with fingernails.
왘Clean windows.
Warning! G
The mounting patch should be affixed on the
windshield only.
Place the patch and any labels, stickers and
fastening device you wish to affix on the
patch in such a way that they do not limit the
driver’s field of vision.
Warning! G
Removal of the patch will result in irrepara-
ble damage to the patch and any la-
bels/stickers affixed to it. State motor
vehicle regulations require that after remov-
al, inspection, registration and any other of-
ficial stickers unique to a vehicle cannot be
in a condition to be transferred to and used
on another vehicle. The mounting patch was
designed to comply with such regulations.
Both patch and any labels/stickers affixed
to it are irreparably damaged when re-
moved.
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Guard operation
Windshield defroster/Windshield wiper
Windshield defroster/Windshield wiper
Windshield defroster Switching on windshield defroster
1Windshield defroster on/off switch
왘Make sure that the ignition is switched
on.
왘Press button 1.
The indicator lamp in the switch lights
up when the windshield defroster is
switched on.
Windshield wiper
Warning! G
Clear ice and snow from the outside of the
windshield. Reduced visibility can otherwise
endanger you, your passengers and others.
i
The windshield defroster has a high
current draw. For this reason, it should
be switched off as soon as the wind-
shield is clear.
The windshield defroster heating time
is variable and is controlled according
to the speed at which the vehicle is be-
ing driven. The window defroster turns
off automatically after the heating time
has elapsed.
The windshield defroster will switch off
automatically no later than within
11 minutes.
i
If a number of electrical consumers are
switched on or if the battery is insuffi-
ciently charged, the windshield defrost-
er may switch off earlier. In this case,
the indicator lamp will flash.
As soon as sufficient voltage is avail-
able again, the windshield defroster will
automatically switch back on.
i
Due to the thicker windshield, the vehi-
cle is not equipped with a rain sensor.
When intermittent wipe is selected, the
windshield is wiped at a fixed interval.
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Guard operation
Interior
Interior
Seats
Rear window sunshade
Rear door window sunshade*
i
The vehicle is designed for and intend-
ed only to carry four occupants.
!
To prevent damage to the plastic inside
surface of the rear window, make sure
that the rollers of the rear window sun-
shade remain free of dirt and other con-
tamination.
!
To prevent damage to the plastic inside
surface of the rear door windows when
handling the rear door window sun-
shades, avoid contact between parts of
the sunshades and the windows.
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Guard operation
Safety systems
Safety systems
Two-way communication system*
Using the communication system, you can
communicate with persons in the vicinity
of your vehicle via the loudspeaker and ex-
terior microphone without opening the
windows or doors.
1Microphone talk button
2Volume control
3Interior loudspeaker
4Interior microphone
5Microphone slide switch
Listening
왘Open the glove box.
왘Remove the microphone from the glove
box.
왘Push microphone slide switch 5up-
wards.
The exterior microphones are now op-
erational.
Speaking
왘Press the talk button for the interior mi-
crophone 1.
The exterior microphones are switched
off. The exterior loudspeakers are acti-
vated for speech broadcast.
Controlling the volume
왘Turn volume control knob 2.
This controls the volume of the exterior
loudspeakers.
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Guard operation
Tires and wheels
Tires and wheels
Tires and wheels
This chapter supplements the information
on wheels/tires provided in your vehicle
Operator’s Manual.
Wheels with emergency running char-
acteristics
Your vehicle’s wheels have emergency run-
ning characteristics. You can drive for up
to 12 miles (20 km) even with completely
depressurized tires.
Checking tire pressure electronically
The spare wheel is also equipped with a
wheel electronics unit.
The air pressure in the spare wheel will be
monitored if it is mounted as a road wheel.
!
If a significant drop in pressure is indi-
cated by the tire pressure monitor, re-
place the wheel with the spare wheel to
avoid wheel rim and tire damage.
For notes on the tire pressure monitor,
see the S-Class Operator’s Manual.
i
Wheels with emergency running char-
acteristics may only be used in con-
junction with the tire inflation pressure
monitor.
Check tire pressures at regular inter-
vals and correct them if necessary.
Warning! G
In the event of emergency mode tire opera-
tion, vehicle handling capability is dimin-
ished. For example, the vehicle will not
corner or brake as effectively, or accelerate
as rapidly as under normal operating condi-
tions. You should therefore drive defensively
when driving with tires in emergency run-
ning mode.
In the event of emergency running mode, do
not exceed a maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) and/or a running distance of 12
miles (approx. 20 km).
After driving in the emergency running
mode, the affected tire(s) and wheel rim(s)
must be replaced by a Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
Only tires and wheel rims approved by
Mercedes-Benz may be mounted on this ve-
hicle. Tires and wheels which have not been
approved by Mercedes-Benz may be too
large or could deform under load. This could
cause them to come into contact with the
bodywork and axle components and dam-
age the tire or the vehicle.
Check tire pressures regularly for safety rea-
sons. Have the tires replaced when the tire
tread depth reaches 3 mm.
i
Check the air pressure in the spare
wheel on a regular basis, as the tire in-
flation pressure monitor does not mon-
itor the spare wheel when it is in the
trunk.
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Guard operation
Hoist, garage jack
Hoist, garage jack
Hoist, garage jack
!
Do not exceed the maximum lifting ca-
pacity of the device (e.g. hoist, garage
jack) you are using. The jack supplied
with the vehicle is exclusively designed
for lifting the vehicle during a wheel
change.
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