Mercedes-Benz S 350 User manual

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Mercedes-Benz
Operator's Manual
S 350 TURBODIESEL

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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 Power closing assist for door and Rear Window Sunshade 65
trunk lid 33 Rear Window Defroster 66
Product information 2Anti-Theft Alarm System 34 Trunk Lid Release switch 66
Operator's manual 4Power Seats 35 Instrument Lamps 67
Consumer Information 130 Lumbar support 38 Display Illumination 67
Problems with your vehicle 131 Multicontour Backrest 38 Trip Odometer 67
Reporting Safety Defects 132 Heated Seats 39 Clock 67
Index 134 Armrest, Front 40 Shelf below rear window 68
Instruments and controls 10 Armrest, Rear 41 Antenna 68
Power head Restraints, Rear 41 Cellular telephone 68
Instrument Cluster 12 Adjustable steering wheel 42
Indicator Lamp Symbols
Starting and Turning Off the Engine 13
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Seat belts and Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) 43
Driving
Driving Instructions 15 Seat belts 43
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 46 Drinking and driving 70
Operation Airbag 47 Parking Brake 70
Steering lock 52 Driving off 70
Air Outlets 20 Combination Switch 53 Automatic Transmission 71
Automatic Climate Control 21 Exterior Lamp Switch 55 Rear fender indicator 74
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable Air outlet
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Inside and Exterior Rear View Mirrors
Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
Charge Indicator Lamp
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Activated Charcoal Control 25 Vanity mirrors 59 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 76
Car keys 26 Interior Lighting 60 Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp 76
Infrared Remote Control 27 Storage Compartments 61 Engine Oil Consumption 77
Central Locking system,Doors 30 Ashtrays 62 Fuel Consumption Gauge 77
Trunk 31 Lighter 62 Tachometer 77
Power window and sliding/ Sliding roof with rear pop-up feature 63 Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp 78
Pop-Up roof
32 Power Windows 64 Outside Temperature Indicator 78

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Coolant Temperature Gauge 78 Checking Automatic Trans. Fluid
Level
91 Manual Closing of Trunk Lid 116
Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp 79 Turning Off Engine Manually 92 Replacing Wiper Blades 117
Low Windshield and Headlamp Bleeding of Fuel System 92 Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap 118
Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp 79 Trunk Lamp 93 Roof rack 118
Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp 80 Spare Wheel, lug wrench 93 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 119
Seat Belt and Lock Warning Lamp 80 First Aid Kit 93 MERCEDES-BENZ
Spare Parts Service
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Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp 80 Stowing Things in the Vehicle 93 Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive 119
Brake Warning Lamp 81 Vehicle Jack 94
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
Warning Lamp 82
Vehicle Tools 94 Technical Data.
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc.
Consumer Information
Electronic Traction System (ETS) 83
Storage compartment below vehicle tool box 94
Adaptive damping system (ADS) 84 Wheels 95 Identification Plates 122
Emission Control 85 Changing Wheels 96 Vehicle Data Card 123
Traveling Abroad 85 Tire in Inflation Pressure 99 Warranty Coverage 123
Winter Driving 86 Exterior Lamps 100 Technical Data 124
Snow Chains 86 Fuses 105 Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. 125
Battery 106 Capacities 125
Practical Hints Jump Starting 107 Engine Oils 127
Towing the Vehicle 109 Engine Oils Additives 127
Hood 88 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 110 Brake Fluid 127
Checking Coolant Level 89 Testing Infrared Remote Control 114 Air Conditioner Refrigerant 127
Adding Coolant 89 Front Head Restraints 115 Coolants 129
Checking Engine Oil Level 90 Rear Seat Cushion 116 Check regularly and before a long trip 140

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