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S203 MY03_A.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM Our company and staff congratulate you Please read this manual carefully be- on the purchase of your new fore putting it aside. Then return it to Mercedes-Benz. your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company Please follow the recommendations name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to contained in this manual. They are de- own an automobile
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories ap- held responsible for them, even if in indi- proved by us are available at your autho- We recommend using Mercedes-Benz orig- vidual cases an official approval or authori- ri
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM Introduction Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great We continuously strive to improve our Service and warranty information deal of useful information. We urge you to product, and ask for your understanding The Service and Warranty Information read it carefully and familiarize yourself that we reserve the right to make changes Booklet contains detailed information with the vehicle before driving
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail (1) the same substantial defect or mal- (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz function results in a condition that is of repair of the same or different sub- automobiles likely to cause death or serious bodily stantial defects or malfunctions for a injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- cumulative total of more than Un
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Service Booklet describes all the nec- The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance If you change your address, be sure to essary maintenance work which should be Program provides factory-trained technical send in the “Change of Address Notice” performed at regular intervals. help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to found in the Service and
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- or Canada able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or eign countries, please be aware that: write to: Service facilities or replacement parts In the USA: may not be readily available Mercedes-Ben
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Controls in detail Technical data vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For you to Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your vehi- find information quickly each section has about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle can be found in this section. its own reference color: c
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM Introduction Symbols Symbols The following symbols are found in this This symbol points to instructions for Warning! G Operator’s Manual: you to follow. * Optional equipment is identified A number of these symbols appearing Warning notices draw your attention to haz- with an asterisk. Since standard in succession indicates a multiple-step ards that may endanger your health or life, equipment varies between models, procedure.
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM Introduction Operating safety Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Warning! G Proper use of the vehicle requires that you Work improperly carried out on electronic are familiar with the following information components and associated software could and rules: cause them to cease functioning. Because the safety precautions in this manual the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modification made may
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, o
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 18 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 19
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM At a glance Cockpit Cockpit 20
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 21 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM At a glance Cockpit Item Page Item Page 1 Combination switch 9 Center console 25 Turn signals 47 10 Starter switch 31, 44 Windshield wipers 48 11 Horn High beam 47 12 Steering wheel adjustment 37 handle (manual) 2 Cruise control lever 190 13 Steering wheel adjustment 37 3 Instrument cluster 22, stalk (electrical)* 104 14 Hood lock release 234 4 Multifunction steering 24, wheel 108 15 Parking brake pedal 46 5 Lever for voice cont
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 22 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster 22
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 23 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page Item Page Item Page 1 Left turn signal indicator Selector lever position 44, 8 - Antilock Brake Sys- 73, lamp 138 tem (ABS) malfunc- 255 tion indicator lamp 2 Speedometer Program mode 139 ; Brake warning 46, 3 Right turn signal indicator Outside temperature 106 lamp, except Cana- 257 lamp display da 4 Fuel gauge with: Digital clock 118 3 Brake warning Fuel reserve warning lamp 258 7 ? Engine m
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 24 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Item Page Item Page 1 Multifunction display in 107 4 Menu systems: Press but- speedometer ton Operating control sys- 108 è for next system tem ÿ for previous system 2 Selecting the submenu or 5 Moving within a menu: setting the volume Press button ç down/to decrease j for next display æ up/to increase k for previous display 3 Telephone*: Press button í to take a c
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 25 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM At a glance Center console Center console Upper part Item Page Item Page 1 Seat heater*, driver’s side 94 7 Seat heater*, passenger 94 side 2 Rear window 49 wiper/washer 8 Indicator lamp 7 67 3 ESP control switch 77 9 Audio system, 161 or 4 Hazard warning flasher 101 switch – switching on/off COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) 5 Central locking switch 89 10 Climate control 144 6 Anti-theft alarm system in- 79 dicator lamp
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S203 MY03_A.book Page 26 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM At a glance Center console Lower Part Item Page 1 Ashtray 207 2 Selector lever for automat- 138 ic transmission* Gearshift lever for manual 134 transmission 3 Storage compartment 205 Cup holder 204 Cigarette lighter 208 4 Armrest 206 5 Program mode selector for 139 automatic transmission 26
