wiper blades MERCEDES-BENZ S500 2000 W220 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2000, Model line: S500, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ S500 2000 W220Pages: 421, PDF Size: 20.52 MB
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5 Contents
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................328
Stowing things in the vehicle ......328
Fuses ................................................329
Hood ................................................. 331
Checking engine oil level .............334
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................335
Active body control
(ABC) fluid level ........................335
Coolant level ...................................336
Adding coolant ...........................336
Windshield and
headlamp washer system ........337
Windshield and
headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio ................................337
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ................338
Vehicle jack .....................................339
Wheels .............................................340
Tire Replacement .......................340
Rotating wheels .......................... 341
Spare wheel .................................... 341Changing wheels ........................... 343
Tire inflation pressure ................. 348
Battery ............................................. 349
Jump starting ................................. 351
Towing the vehicle ........................ 353
Exterior lamps ............................... 356
Headlamp assembly .................. 357
Taillamp assemblies .................. 360
Trunk lamp ..................................... 362
Changing batteries in the
electronic main key .................. 363
Synchronizing
remote control ............................ 365
Changing batteries in the
KEYLESS-GO-card .................... 366
Emergency engine
shut-down .................................. 368
Fuel filler flap,
manual release ......................... 368
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof .................. 369
Replacing wiper blades ................ 370
Roof rack ..........................................371
Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle ............................. 374
Power washer ..............................375
Tar stains ..................................... 376
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 376
Engine cleaning .......................... 376
Vehicle washing ......................... 376
Ornamental moldings ................377
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................377
Cleaning the Distronic
system sensor .............................378
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ...........................378
Wiper blades ...............................379
Light alloy wheels ......................380
Instrument cluster .....................380
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................380
Cup holder ...................................380
Seat belts ..................................... 381
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327 Contents - Practical hints
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................328
Stowing things in the vehicle ......328
Fuses ................................................329
Hood ................................................. 331
Checking engine oil level .............334
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................335
Active body control
(ABC) fluid level ........................335
Coolant level ...................................336
Adding coolant ...........................336
Windshield and
headlamp washer system ........337Windshield and
headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio ................................ 337
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 338
Vehicle jack .................................... 339
Wheels ............................................ 340
Tire Replacement ....................... 340
Rotating wheels ......................... 341
Spare wheel .................................... 341
Changing wheels ........................... 343
Tire inflation pressure ................. 348
Battery ............................................. 349
Jump starting ................................. 351
Towing the vehicle ........................ 353Exterior lamps ................................356
Headlamp assembly ...................357
Taillamp assemblies ..................360
Trunk lamp .....................................362
Changing batteries in the
electronic main key ..................363
Synchronizing
remote control ............................365
Changing batteries in the
KEYLESS-GO-card .....................366
Emergency engine
shut-down ..................................368
Fuel filler flap,
manual release ..........................368
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................369
Replacing wiper blades .................370
Roof rack ......................................... 371
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370 Replacing wiper blades
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Replacing wiper blades
To prevent damage to the hood or the wipers, the wiper
a rms sh ou ld only be fold ed forward wh ile in the position
shown above.•Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1.
•Turn combination switch to position I, see page 160.
•With wiper arms in position shown above, turn
electronic key in starter switch to position 0.
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from
starter switch before replacing a wiper blade,
otherwise the motor can suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
Notes:
Do not open engine hood with wiper arms folded
forward.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield
glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blades are properly
installed. An improperly installed wiper blade may
cause windshield damage.
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371 Replacing wiper blades
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Removal:
Fold the wiper arm (1) forward and turn the wiper
blade (2) at a right-angle to wiper arm.
Remove wiper blade from wiper arm.
Installation:
Install wiper blade onto the wiper arm by inserting
pin (4) into take-up (3).
Rotate wiper blade into position parallel to wiper arm.Roof rack
Only mount roof racks to the fastening bolts (see arrows)
located under the door weatherstrips.
Use only those roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz to
avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
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373 Contents - Vehicle care
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar careIndex
Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle ............................. 374
Power washer ..............................375
Tar stains ..................................... 376
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 376
Engine cleaning .......................... 376
Vehicle washing ......................... 376
Ornamental moldings ................377Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 377
Cleaning the Distronic
system sensor ............................. 378
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ........................... 378
Wiper blades .............................. 379
Light alloy wheels ..................... 380
Instrument cluster ..................... 380
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ..................... 380
Cup holder .................................. 380Seat belts ..................................... 381
Headliner and shelf below
rear window ................................ 381
Leather upholstery ..................... 381
Hard plastic trim items ............. 381
Plastic and rubber parts ............ 381
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........396
Brake fluid ......................................396
Premium unleaded gasoline ........397
Fuel requirements .........................397
Gasoline additives .........................398
Coolants ...........................................398
Consumer information ..................400
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379 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar careIndex Wiper bladesTo prevent damage to the hood or the wipers, the wiper
arms should only be folded forward while in the position
sh ow n ab ove.
•Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1.
•Turn combination switch to position I, see page 161.
•Once the wiper arms are in the position shown
above, turn electronic key in starter switch to
position 0.
Note:
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from
starter switch before cleaning the wiper blades,
otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn on and
cause injury.
•Turn combination switch to position 0, see page 161.
Clean the wiper blade rubber with a clean cloth and
detergent solution.
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412 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Remote control .......................................................... 28, 34
Battery replacement .................................................363
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 72
Replacing bulbs ..............................................................356
Replacing wiper blades .................................................370
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 30
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 174
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Roof rack ......................................................................... 371
SSeat belts ........................................................................... 84
Fastening ...................................................................... 87
Operation ..................................................................... 88
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 85
Unfastening .................................................................. 88
Warning lamp ............................................................302
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 84
Seat heater ........................................................................ 75
Seat ventilation system ................................................... 78Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................67
Lumbar support ........................................................... 73
Multicontour backrest ................................................73
Seat heater ...................................................................75
Ventilation system ...................................................... 78
SELECTOR LEVER -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 323
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 147
Setting the audio volume ..............................................146
Side impact airbags .........................................................96
Simultaneous .................................................................... 44
Simultaneous use of
electronic main key and
KEYLESS-GO-card .......................................................44
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 184
Emergency operation .............................................. 369
Express opening ........................................................ 185
Opening and closing ...................................................45
Synchronizing ........................................................... 186
Snow chains ................................................................... 249
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Spare parts service ....................................................... 384
Spare wheel ....................................................................341
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415 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
WWarranty coverage .........................................................384
WA S H E R F L U I D -
malfunction and warning messages ......................324
Washing the vehicle ...................................................... 376
What you should know
at the gas station .......................................................290
Wheels .............................................................................340
Changing ....................................................................343
Light alloy wheels .....................................................380
Rims and tires ...........................................................390
Rotating ...................................................................... 341
Spare wheel ............................................................... 341Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Window curtain airbags ..................................................96
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio ..................................................... 337
Windshield and headlamp
washer system .......................................................... 337
Winter driving ................................................................ 251
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 250
Wiper blades, replacing ............................................... 370