Mercedes-Benz S 600 User manual

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Mercedes-Benz
Operator's Manual
S 600

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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 Car keys 28 Vanity mirrors 60
Infrared Remote Control 29 Interior Lighting 61
Product information 2Central Locking System 31 Storage Compartments 62
Operator's manual 4Doors 31 Ashtrays 63
Consumer Information 133 Trunk 32 Lighter 63
Problems with your vehicle 134 Power Window and Sliding/ Sliding roof with rear pop-up feature 64
Reporting Safety Defects 135 Pop-Up Roof 34 Power Windows 66
Index 138
Power Closing Ass. f Door and Trunk lid 34 Rear Window Sunshade 66
Anti-Theft Alarm System 35 Trunk Lid Release switch 67
Instruments and controls Power Seats, Front 36 Shelf Below Rear Window 67
Multicontour Backrest 39 Instrument Lamps 68
Instruments and controls 10 Heated Seats 40 Display Illumination 68
Instrument Cluster 12 Power Seats, Rear 42 Trip Odometer 68
Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Head Restraints, Rear 43 Clock 68
Catalytic Converter 14 Armrest, Rear 44 Antenna 69
Starting and Turning Off the Engine 15 Adjustable Steering Wheel 44 Cellular telephone 69
Driving Instructions 16 Seat belts and Supplemental
Restraint system (SRS) 45 Driving
Operation Seat belts 45
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 49 Drinking and driving 72
Automatic Climate Control 22 Airbag 49 Parking Brake 72
Basic Setting – Automatic Mode 24 Child Restraint 52 Driving off 72
Defogging Windows 24 Steering lock 54 Automatic Transmission 73
Defrosting 24 Combination Switch 55 Cruise Control 77
Rear Window Defroster 24 Exterior Lamp Switch 57 Charge Indicator Lamp 78
Air circulation 25 Night Security Illumination 58 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 79
Activated Charcoal Control 26 Inside Rear View Mirror 58 Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp 79
Rear passenger compartment Exterior Rear View Mirror 58 Engine Oil Consumption 79
Climate Control 27 Sun Visors 60 Fuel Consumption Gauge 79

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Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp 79 Checking Engine Oil Level 94 Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive 121
Outside Temperature Indicator 80 Checking Automatic Trans. Fluid
Level
94 Roof Rack 122
Tachometer 80 Checking Coolant Level 93 MERCEDES-BENZ Spare Part Service 122
Coolant Temperature Gauge 80 Spare Wheel 95 Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap 121
Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp 81 First Aid Kit 95
Low Windshield and Headlamp Stowing Things in the Vehicle 95 Technical Data. Fuels,
Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp 81 Vehicle Jack 96 Coolants, Lubricants etc.
Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp
82 Vehicle Tools 96 Consumer Information
Seat Belt and Lock Warning Lamp 82 Storage compartment below
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp 82 vehicle tool box 96 Identification Plates 124
Brake Warning Lamp 83 Wheels 97 Vehicle Data Card 125
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
Warning Lamp 84
Changing Wheels 98 Warranty Coverage 125
Electronic Stability program (ESP) 85 Tire in Inflation Pressure 101 Technical Data 126
Adaptive damping system (ADS) 87 Battery 102 Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. 128
Emission Control 88 Exterior Lamps 103 Capacities 128
On-Board Diagnostic System 88 Fuses 109 Engine Oils 130
Traveling Abroad 89 Towing the Vehicle 110 Engine Oils Additives 130
Winter Driving 89 Jump Starting 111 Air Conditioner Refrigerant 130
Snow Chains 89 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 113 Brake Fluid 130
Testing Infrared Remote Control 117 Premium Unleaded Gasoline 130
Practical Hints Front Head Restraints 118 Fuel Requirements 131
Replacing Wiper Blades 119 Gasoline Additives 131
Hood 92 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 120 Coolants 132
Adding Coolant 93 Manual Closing of Trunk Lid 121 Service and Literature 143
Check regularly and before a long trip 144

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Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see Index
1Adjustable air outlet 18 Air volume control for right air outlet
2Exterior lamp switch 19 Telephone control unit compartment
3Parking brake release 20 Lock for telephone control compartment and glove box
4Hood lock release 21 Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock
position 2)
5Parking brake pedal 22 Switch for rear seat head restraints
6Steering wheel adjustment switch 23 Central locking switch, Indicator for anti-theft alarm
system
7Combination switch 24 Hazard warning flasher switch
8Cruise control 25 Trunk lid release switch
9Horn, 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 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