Mercedes-Benz 380SE 1985, 500SEC 1985, 500SEL 1985 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
380 SE
500SEL
500 SEC
Mercedes-Benz
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Drive Sensibly — Save Fuel
Fuel consumption depends to a great
extent on driving habits and operating
conditions.
In order to save fuel you should:
• ensure that tire pressures are
correct
• not carry unnecessary loads
• remove ski racks or roof-mounted
luggage racks when not in use
• not warm up your engine at idle
and with the vehicle at standstill
• avoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration
• have all the maintenance jobs
specified by us carried out at
regular intervals by an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
Driving in low temperature weather, in
stop-and-go city traffic and on short
hops, and in hilly country also
increases fuel consumption.
Owner’ s Manual
380 SE
500 SEL
500 SEC
Chassis 126
1985
Mercedes-Benz
®
O u r company and staff wish you many hours
of enjoyment with your new vehicle.
You have placed a lot of trust in our company name
by purchasing a MERCEDES, from which you may expect
that it will give you long service with a minimum of trouble,
and is easy to operate.
We have just one request to make, hoping that it will benefit
you as well:
Please do not put this manual aside without first carefully
reading it.
You may notice that it contains many important
recommendations that should make the operation
of your MERCEDES easier and even increase your
pleasure driving it.
We wish you many miles of motoring pleasure.
Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
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Contents
Special equipment is also described
in this manual, including operating
instructions wherever necessary.
Since there 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 Owner’s Manual, your
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will be glad
to inform you of correct care and
operating procedures.
The last page
What you should know at the
gas station
Vehicle Operation
Instruments and Controls . . . 10
Instrument Cluster
....................
12
Keys, Doors
...............................
14
Master Key and
Supplementary Ke y
..............
14
Flat Key
..................................
14
Obtaining Replacement
K e ys
......................................
14
Opening, Locking and
Unlocking of D o ors
..................
15
Central Locking System . . . 16
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . 17
Seats
.........................................
18
Adjusting Power Seats, Front. 18
Safety Head Restraints, Rear. 19
Rear Seat Adjustment
500 SEL
......................................
20
Electrical Adjustment of the
Individual Rear Seats
500 SEL
......................................
20
Orthopedic Seat Backrest . . 21
Arm Rest (Front Seats). . . . 21
Arm Rest (Rear Seat) .... 22
Seat Heater
...............................
22
Supplemental Restraint
System
..........................................
23
Seat Belts and Emergency
Tensioning Retractor
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23
Driver A irb ag
............................
26
Controls
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28
Steering Lo c k
...........................
28
Lighting Sw itch
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29
Combination S w itch
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30
Cruise Control
...........................
31
Automatic Climate Control . . . 32
Various Equipment
.......................
37
Exterior M irro rs
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37
Inside Rear View Mirror. . . . 37
Sun Visors
..................................
38
Sliding Roof
..............................
38
Interior Lamps
...........................
39
Heated Rear Window
.................
39
Lighter
.........................................
40
Shelf below Rear Window. . . 40
Power Windows
.......................
40
R ad io
............................................
41
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Contents
Driving
Hood
.........................................
48
Parking Brake
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48
Regular Inspections
.................
49
Catalytic Converter Cautions . 50
Starting and Turning
off the Engine
...........................
51
Starting and Shifting Gears . . 52
Safe Driving
..............................
54
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Lamp
.....................................
55
Brake Fluid
...........................
55
ABS-Brake System
(Anti-Lock Brake System). . 56
Charge Indicator Lamp . . . 57
Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp. 57
Outside Temperature
Indicator
...............................
57
Oil Pressure Gauge
..............
57
Coolant Temperature Gauge. 57
Engine Oil Consumption . . 57
Emission Control
.................
58
The First 1500 km/1000 Miles . 58
Driving Economically
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58
Economical Driving
Indicator (ECONOMY). . . . 58
Special Operating Conditions . 59
Winter Driving
........................
59
Hints for Driving
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59
Tire Chains
...........................
60
Traveling A broad
.................
60
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Vehicle Care
Practical Hints
MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance
System
.....................................
62
Spare Parts Service
.................
63
Cleaning and Care
of the Vehicle
...........................
63
Jobs related to Care..............
64
Safety Head Restraints
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68
Rear Seat Cushion
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69
Ash trays
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69
First Aid Kit
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70
Luggage or Ski R ac ks
.................
70
Spare Wheel, Jack,
Vehicle Tool Kit
..............................
71
Wheels, Tires, Changing Wheels 72
Wheels, Tires
..............................
72
Changing W heels
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73
Tire Inflation Pressure .... 74
Checking Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc
................................
75
Engine Oil Level Check. . . . 75
Checking Coolant Level . . . 76
Adding Coo la nt
.......................
76
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Level
..................................
77
Contents
Electrical System
....................
78
Headlamp Adjustment . . . 78
Replacing B u lb s
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78
Fu ses
..................................
82
Spark P lugs
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82
Battery
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83
Windshield W ipers
.................
84
Emergency Operation of
Sliding Roof
..............................
84
Unlocking the Fuel Filler Flap . 84
Jump Starting
...........................
85
Tow-starting and Towing
the Vehicle
..............................
85
Technical Data, Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc.
Identification P la te s
.....................
88
Vehicle Data C a rd s
.....................
89
Warranty Coverage
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89
Technical Data
...............................
90
380 S E
......................................
90
500 SEL, 500 SEC
.....................
92
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. 94
Capacities
...................................
94
Engine O ils
...............................
96
Fuel Requirements
..................
96
Brake Fluid
...............................
96
Coolants
...................................
97
Service Literature
.........................
98
Consumer Information
..................
99
Vehicle Operation ^
Driving ^
Vehicle Care ^
Practical Hints ^
Technical Data, Fuels, ^
Coolants, Lubricants, etc. r
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Vehicle Operation
Instruments and Controls
For more detailed descriptions see quoted pages.
1 Speaker grilles
2 Side ventilation outlets (page 32)
3 Swivelling outlets for nonheated fresh air
(page 32)
4 Parking brake release handle (page 48)
5 Handle to disengage hood lock (page 48)
6 Parking brake pedal (page 48)
7 Combination switch (page 30)
8 Lighting switch (page 29)
9 Cruise control (page 31)
10 Instrument cluster (page 12)
11 Horn control
12 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch
(page 28)
13 Lever for nonheated fresh air (page 32)
14
Switch for heated rear window (page 39)
15
Switch for electric sliding roof (page 38)
16
Switch for hazard warning flasher system
17
Switch for automatic antenna (page 46)
18
Switch for rear passenger compartment
lamp (page 39)
19
Automatic climate control (page 32)
20
Radio (page 41)
21 Ash tray with lighter (page 40, 69)
22
Switch for left front seat heater (page 22)
23
Switch for right front seat heater (page 22)
24
Switch group for power windows (page 40)
25
Adjusting lever for exterior mirror on front
passenger side (page 37)
26
Loudspeaker — fader control
27
Glove compartment, illuminated (only in steering
lock positions “1” or “2”)
Instruments and Controls
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instrument Cluster
1 Economical driving indicator (ECONOMY).
■ I See page 58
V 2 Coolant temperature gauge
||P Up to red marking: Maximum permissible tempe-
^ rature for an anticorrosion/antifreeze-blended fill
protecting down to -30° C/-22° F. See page 57
3 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow):
Comes on when the steering lock key is moved to
driving position “2” and must go out when the
engine is idling. See page 57
Fuel reserve and capacity, refer to page 95 and
last page
4 Oil pressure gauge (bar). See page 57
5 Turn signal indicator lamp, left (green)
6 Main odometer
7 Trip odometer
8 Turn signal indicator lamp, right (green)
9 Tachometer
10 Red marking on tachometer:
Excessive engine speed
11 Electric clock
12 Knob for clock adjustment
(press in for adjustments)
12
13 0 2-Sensor replacement indicator lamp (red):
When the indicator lamp comes on, the
0 2-Sensor must be replaced
14 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp
(red). See page 26
15 Seat belt warning lamp (red)
16 ABS indicator lamp (yellow). See page 56
17 Outside temperature indicator. See page 57
18 Brake warning lamp (red) comes on if
• the parking brake is engaged
• not enough brake fluid is in the reservoir
19 Brake pad wear indicator lamp (yellow):
Lights up during braking if the front wheel brake
pads are worn down. See page 55
20 Charge indicator lamp (red):
Comes on when the steering lock key is moved to
driving position “2” and must go out when the
engine is idling. See page 57
21 High beam indicator lamp (blue)
22 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer
Rotate knob: instrument lamps intensity are infini
tely variable
Depress knob: trip odometer is reset
Instrument Cluster
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Master Key - square head with a
red dot - fits all locks on the car.
Arms/disarms the anti-theft alarm
system.
Supplementary Key - rounded
head - fits only the door locks and
the steering lock. This key is
intended to be used whenever the
car is left with an attendant. Be sure
to lock glove compartment and
trunk with the master key. The
supplementary key cannot be used
to de-activate the anti-theft alarm
after the car was locked with the
master key.
Flat Key
T
The flat key with a red dot
fits all vehicle locks.
Arms/disarms the anti
theft alarm system. We
recommend that you carry
the flat key with you and
keep it in a safe place so
that it is always handy, if
needed (e.g. in your
wallet). Never leave the
flat key in the vehicle.
Obtaining Replacement Keys
You are given 4 keys with your
vehicle. Replacement keys
can be obtained only via an autho
rized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
For security reasons, obtaining
replacement keys requires consi
derable time.
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Keys Doors
When the rear door buttons are
pushed down, the rear doors cannot
be opened from the outside or the
inside. They can only be opened
after pulling buttons up.
The driver’s door can be locked only
if it is closed and the door lock has
properly engaged.
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Opening the Doors
From outside: pull handle
outwards (1).
From inside: pull handle in door
trim panel (4).
Locking and Unlocking of Doors
From the outside: turn key.
From the inside: actuate button.
2 Unlocking
3 Locking
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Keys Doors
Central Locking System
The entire vehicle may be locked or
unlocked with the central locking
system:
• Using the master key, supple
mentary key, or by pushing down
or pulling up the interior door
lock buttons at the front doors.
• From the trunk using the master
key only.
The central locking system allows
you to lock or unlock all doors, trunk
lid and fuel filler flap simultaneously.
Doors
When you lock the car, all door lock
buttons should move down. If any
one stays up, the respective door
was not properly closed. You should
then unlock the car, open and re
close this door, and lock the car
again.
Note:
The central locking system can be
engaged from the driver-side door
lock button, provided the door is
completely closed. It can also be
engaged from the passenger-side if
the ignition key is removed, or
engaged in the lock without being
turned (key in position “0”).
If the car has been locked from the
outside with the master key, the
anti-theft alarm will come on if a
door is opened from the inside.
Trunk
To unlock the trunk with the central
locking system, turn the master key
in the trunk lock completely to the
left and let it return to the normal
position. Push in trunk lock button
and open the trunk. To lock the
trunk, turn the master key comple
tely to the right and let it return to
the normal position.
The trunk can remain locked while
the central locking system is
unlocked (e.g. while driving or when
leaving the car in a situation where it
must be driven using the supple
mentary key but you wish the trunk
to remain locked at parking lots,
workshops, etc.). Turn the master
key completely to the right and pull
it out in that position. Now the trunk
can only be unlocked with the
master key by turning it back to the
left.
Important!
Contrary to prior model year
vehicles, if the trunk is unlocked
with the central locking system
engaged, the doors and fuel filler
flap will also be unlocked. After clos
ing the trunk, the central locking
system must again be engaged
using the key!
Note:
If the fuel filler flap cannot be
opened, refer to “Unlocking the Fuel
Filler Flap” (page 84).
Keys Doors
Anti-Theft Alarm System
The anti-theft alarm can be armed or
disarmed with the master key (iden
tified by red dot) by locking or
unlocking either front door or the
trunk.
Operation
Once the alarm system has been
armed, the vehicle lamps will flash
and the horn will sound intermit
tently when an unauthorized person
tries to:
• open a door
• open the trunk
•
remove the radio
• switch on or bridge the steering
lock
• step on the brake pedal
•
raise the vehicle, i.e. towing
away.
The alarm will last approximately
150 seconds in the form of blinking
exterior lamps. At the same time an
additional horn will sound intermit
tently for 60 seconds, and repeat for
another 60 seconds after a
30 second pause.
The alarm will stay on even if the
arming element (a door, for
example) is immediately closed.
To avoid setting off the alarm unin
tentionally, do not arm the alarm
system in the following situations;
e.g.: Auto ferry, auto train, when
hitching/unhitching a trailer, or
heavy loading/unloading. For this
purpose use the supplementary key
and not the master key for locking
the vehicle.
Special Function
To activate the anti-theft alarm from
the trunk, turn the master key in the
trunk lock completely to the right
and pull it out in this position.
If you want the alarm system to be
armed at the trunk only, turn the
master key in the trunk lock comple
tely to the right and pull it out in that
position. Then disarm the rest of the
vehicle by unlocking either front
door with the master key. You can
now lock or unlock the doors and
filler flap, as well as start the engine,
in the usual manner using the
supplementary key.
Do not give the master key to an
unauthorized person. We recom
mend that you carry the flat key
safely with you (e.g. in your wallet)
so that it is always handy, if needed.
This key has the same function as
the master key.
Seats
Adjusting Power Seats, Front
The switches are located in each
front door.
Turn key to steering lock position
“2” (with the driver’s door opened,
the power seats can also be oper
ated with the key removed or in
steering lock position “1" or “0”).
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Seat and Head Restraint
Adjustment:
A Seat cushion adjustment.
B Seatback adjustment.
C Head restraint adjustment.
Adjust head restraint to support
the back of the head approxima
tely at ear level. The head
restraint can also be turned
forward by hand.
Note:
The head restraint should not be
pulled up past the detent when
making adjustments.
Warning!
Do not make adjustments with
vehicle in motion.
Storing seat and safety head
restraint positions in memory:
D Memory button.
E Position buttons “1” and “2”.
Two sets of seat/head restraint posi
tions may be programmed in
memory. After the seat and head
restraints are positioned, push
memory button D, and within
3 seconds push position button “1”.
The second set of positions for the
seat and head restraint can be
stored by pushing position buttons
D and “2”.
Recalling seat and head restraint
positions stored in memory:
To recall a seat/head restraint posi
tion, push position button “1” or “2”
until seat/head restraint movement
has stopped. For safety reasons, the
seat/head restraint movement stops
after releasing the position button.
Warning!
Do not make adjustment with
vehicle in motion.
To remove head restraint refer to
“Practical Hints”.
Seats
Coup6: For safety, when the doors
are closed the backrests are locked
by means of vacuum. The locks can
be released by pushing button
(arrow). When the doors are opened
the backrests can be folded forward
without pushing the button.
Note:
Prior to operating the vehicle, the
driver should adjust the seat height
for proper vision as well as fore/aft
placement and seat back angle to
insure adequate control, reach,
operation, and comfort. The head
restraint should also be adjusted for
proper height so that when the
cushion is tipped completely
forward, it should form a cradle
behind the seat occupant’s head.
Both the inside and outside rear
view mirrors should then be
adjusted for adequate rearward
vision. Fasten seat belts. Children
under the age of six or under the
weight of 23 kg/50 lb should be
seated in the back seat with an
approved restraint system properly
secured.
All seat, head restraint, and rear
view mirror adjustments as well as
fastening of seat belts should only
be accomplished before the vehicle
is put into motion.
Safety Head Restraints, Rear
Adjust head restraint to support the
back of the head approximately at
ear level. Do not extend the head
restraint past the stop.
For removal of head restraint refer to
“Practical Hints”.
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Seats
►
Rear Seat Adjustment 500 SEL
Move key in steering lock to
position “2”.
The rear seat can be adjusted in
longitudinal direction using the
switch located in the rear door. The
inclination of the seat back is altered
together with the adjustment of the
seat cushion.
Electrical Adjustment of the
Individual Rear Seats 500 SEL
The switches are located on the
console between the seats.
Turn key in steering lock to posi
tion “2”.
Press switches:
1 Upward seat cushion adjustment
2 Downward seat cushion adjust
ment
3 Forward seat back adjustment
4 Rearward seat back adjustment
Note:
The seats can also be adjusted
when the key is withdrawn or in
steering lock positions “1” or “0”
provided the driver’s door is
opened.
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Seats
Orthopedic Seat Backrest
Some models may be equipped with
orthopedic seats. These seats have
an inflatable air cushion built into
the backrest to provide additional
lumbar support. The amount of
cushion height and curvature may
be adjusted after turning the key in
steering lock to position “2”.
The inflation pressure of the air
cushion may be continuously varied
between position “0” = without
pressure, and position “4” =
maximum pressure, by changing the
pressure regulator (1) setting.
In addition, the cushion height may
be changed to five different settings
between position “A” = lowest
setting, and “E” = highest setting, by
varying the height regulator (2)
adjustment.
If a driving trip is temporarily inter
rupted, the last cushion setting is
retained in memory, and auto
matically adjusts the cushion to this
setting when the trip is continued.
Arm Rest (Front Seats)
The arm rest engages in 3 positions.
Position 1 = arm rest folded up.
Position 2 = for normally inclined
seat back.
Position 3 = for extremely inclined
seat back.
For downward adjustment of the arm
rest, depress release button 4.
Warning!
The arm rest does not suffice as a
child restraint system. In case of a
frontal collision a child can be cata
pulted forward over the locked arm
rest.
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Seats
Arm Rest (Rear Seat)
An arm rest is provided in the rear
seat which can be pulled out with
the loop.
For the removal of the rear seat
cushion see “Practical Hints”.
Seat Heater
The front seat heaters can be
switched on with the steering lock in
positions “1” or “2”, the rear seat
heaters only in steering lock
position “2”.
The switches for the front seats are
located at the forward end of the
center console, those for the rear
seats are accommodated in the rear
doors.
Heater operation:
Push in upper switch portion; posi
tion 1 = normal heater operation,
one indicator lamp lights up.
Push in lower switch portion; posi
tion 2 = rapid heating, both indicator
lamps light up.
After approximately 5 minutes in the
rapid heating mode, the heater auto
matically switches to normal opera
tion and only one indicator lamp will
stay on.
Turning off heater:
If one indicator lamp is on, press in
upper part of switch, position 1.
If both control lamps are on, press in
lower part of switch, position 2.
The heater automatically turns off
after approximately 30 minutes of
operation.
Note:
When in operation, the seat heater
consumes a large amount of power.
It is advisable not to use the seat
heater longer than necessary.
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Supplemental Restraint System
Seat Belts and Emergency
Tensioning Retractor
Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belt and emergency tensioning
retractors for front seats. The
tensioning retractors are located in
each belt’s inertia reel and become
operationally ready with the key in
steering lock position “1” or “2”.
Fastening:
• Pull belt with latch plate (1)
over shoulder and lap. Do not
twist the belt doing this.
• Push latch plate (1) into
buckle (2) until it clicks.
380 SE, 500 SEL:
Adjust front seat belts so as to
have the upper belt located as
near as possible to the middle
of the shoulder. For this purpose,
push button (4) and raise or
lower belt outlet (3 positions).
500 SEC:
When the respective door is
closed and the key is in steering
lock position “2”, the seat belt
extender brings the belt forward
within easy reach of occupant.
The seat belt extender returns
to its rest position whenever the
Warning system:
The indicator is illuminated for
4-8 seconds after turning the steer
ing lock key to position “2”. If the
seat belt of the driver’s seat is not
fastened a warning buzzer sounds
simultaneously.
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Supplemental Restraint System
seat belt is buckled or when resis-
tance to its extension is encoun
tered (e.g., accidental occupant
V contact).
If the seat belt is not buckled within
30 seconds, the seat belt extender
will return to its rest position.
This is also the case if the key is
turned to steering lock position “1"
or “0” or if the door is opened.
Emergency operation:
If the electrical system fails, the
push rod together with belt can be
manually pushed back into their rest
position.
• The belt must be pulled snug
and checked for snugness
immediately after engaging it and
during driving. If necessary,
tighten the lap portion to a snug
fit by pulling shoulder portion up.
On the coupe, the swivel fitting
which is mounted on the lower
anchoring point to facilitate
entering the vehicle must point
forward.
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Unfastening:
• Push in the red button (3) in the
belt buckle.
• The retractor should completely
rewind the belt and latch plate (1).
Operation:
The inertia reel stops the belt from
unwinding during sudden vehicle
stops or when quickly pulling on the
belt.
The locking function of the reel may
be checked by quickly pulling out
the belt.
Lap belt in rear passenger compart
ment:
Pull belt with latch plate (1) across
the lap, press latch plate into buckle
(2) until it clicks. The belt must not
be twisted and must be tight.
. To shorten the belt, pull belt end
with the latch plate engaged. To
lengthen the belt, turn the latch
plate so that it is at a little more than
90° to the belt and pull before
fastening the belt.
To disengage the belt, push red
button (3) in buckle.
Supplemental Restraint System
The emergency tensioning retrac
tors are designed to activate only
during severe frontal impacts. They
tighten the belts in such a way that
they fit more snugly against the
body restricting as much as
possible its forward movement.
In cases of less severe frontal
impacts, such as roll-overs, side or
rear collisions, or other accidents
without severe frontal forces, the
emergency tensioning retractors will
not be activated. The driver and
passengers will then be protected
by the fastened seat belts and
inertia reel in the usual manner.
Warning!
Rear seat passengers should always
wear seat belts - for their own
protection and to avoid endangering
the driver and front passenger with
their unrestricted forward move
ment.
No seat belt can be used for more
than one person. Children under the
age of six or under the weight of
23 Kg/50 lb should be seated in the
back seat with an approved restraint
system properly secured.
Child restraint systems recommend
ed by us can be fastened to the
existing seat belts. Any authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will gladly
advise you on this subject.
For cleaning and care of the seat
belts, see page 64.
For seat belt and emergency
tensioning retractor safety rules, see
page 27.
Supplemental Restraint System
Driver Airbag
If your vehicle is additionally
equipped with a driver airbag, this
can be recognized by the letters
“SRS” stamped into the steering
wheel hub pad and by the indicator
lamp “SRS” (Supplemental Restraint
System) in the instrument cluster.
The airbag (1) is located in the steer
ing wheel hub and, in conjunction
with wearing the seat belts with
tensioning retractors (2), provides
increased protection for the driver.
The operational readiness of the
supplemental restraint system
(airbag and emergency tensioning
retractor) is verified by the indicator
lamp “SRS” (3) in the instrument
cluster. With the key in steering lock
position “1” or “2”, the indicator lamp
comes on for about 10 seconds then
goes out. If it doesn’t come on,
doesn’t go out, flickers on and off, or
comes on while driving, the system
is malfunctioning.
This will not cause the supplemental
restraint system to be activated.
However, we strongly recommend
that you visit an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer immedia
tely to have the system checked;
otherwise the “SRS" may not be
activated in a severe frontal accid
ent.
The airbag is designed to activate
only in severe frontal impacts (see
illustration on page 25). Only during
these types of impacts will it provide
its supplemental protection. The
driver should always wear the seat
belt, otherwise it is not possible for
the airbag to provide its intended
protection.
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Supplemental Restraint System
In cases of less severe frontal
impacts, such as roll-overs, side or
rear collisions, or other accidents
without severe frontal forces, the
airbag will not be activated. The driv
er and other passengers will then be
protected by the fastened seat belts.
The activation of the “SRS” tempo
rarily releases a small amount of
dust from the driver airbag and all of
the seat belt emergency tensioning
retractors. This dust, however, is
neither injurious to your health, nor
does it indicate a fire in the vehicle.
The service life of the airbag extends
to the date indicated on the glove
compartment sticker. To provide
continued reliability after that date, it
should be inspected by an autho
rized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at
that time.
Safety Guidelines for the
Supplemental Restraint System -
Seat Belts, Emergency Tensioning
Retractor and Airbag
Damaged belts or belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must
be replaced and their anchoring
points must also be checked. Use
only belts installed or supplied by
MERCEDES-BENZ.
Do not pass belts over sharp edges.
Do not make any modification that
could change the effectiveness of
the belts.
An airbag or tensioning retractor
that was activated must be replaced.
No modifications of any kind may be
made to any components or wiring
of the “SRS”. This includes the
installation of additional trim mate
rial, badges, etc. over the steering
wheel hub and installation of additi
onal electrical/electronic equipment
on or near “SRS” components and
wiring.
Improper work on the system,
including incorrect installation and
removal, can lead to possible injury
through an uncontrolled activation
of the “SRS”. In addition, through
improper work there is the risk of
rendering the “SRS” inoperative.
Work on the “SRS” must therefore
only be performed by an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
When scrapping the airbag unit or
tensioning retractor, it is mandatory
to follow our safety instructions.
These instructions are available at
every authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer.
When you sell the vehicle we
strongly urge you to give notice to
the subsequent owner if it is
equipped with an “SRS” by alerting
him to the applicable section in the
Owner’s Manual.
Controls
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Steering Lock
0 Steering is locked when the key
is withdrawn and the steering
lock is engaged. The key can be
withdrawn only in zero position.
Note:
Do not remove key from steering
lock while the vehicle is in
motion as this will cause the
engagement of the steering lock
thus rendering the vehicle
inoperable.
1 Steering is unlocked. (If neces
sary, move steering wheel
slightly to turn the key clockwise
to position “1”.)
2 Driving position.
3 Starting position.
For starting and turning off the
engine, refer to page 51.
Notes:
The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock posi
tion “1”:
Wipers, windshield washer, head
lamp flasher, lighter, glove com
partment lamp, radio, seat heater for
front seats.
A warning buzzer sounds when the
key has been left in steering lock
position “1” or “0” and the driver’s
door is opened.
With the engine at idle speed, the
charging rate of the alternator
(output) is limited.
It is therefore recommended to turn
off unnecessary electrical consu
mers while driving in stop and go
traffic. This precaution helps to
avoid draining the battery.
An effective measure to preserve
battery power is to turn off the
following consumers:
Seat heater, heated rear window.
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