1997 Mercedes-Benz 320SE 420SEL 500SEL W140 Owners Manual

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual for 1997 Mercedes-Benz 320 SE, 420 SEL, 500 SEL – W140.

Model types
• 320 SE – 170 kW/5600rpm (228 hp/5600 rpm) 315 Nm/3750 rpm (232 ft-lb/3750 rpm) 6400 rpm
• 420 SEL (400 SEL) – 205 kW/5700rpm (275 hp/5700 rpm) 400 Nm/3900 rpm (295 ft-lb/3900 rpm) 6000 rpm
• 500 SEL – 235 kW/5600rpm (315 hp/5600 rpm) 470 Nm/3900 rpm (347 ft-lb/3900 rpm) 6000 rpm

Contents

Introduction

Product information
Operator’s manual
Consumer Information Problems with your vehicle Reporting Safety Defects Index

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls
Indicator Lamp Symbols
Catalytic Converter
Starting and Turning Off the Engine Driving Instructions

Operation

Automatic Climate Control Basic Setting – Automatic Mode Defogging Windows
Defrosting
Rear Window Defroster
Air circulation
Activated Charcoal Control Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable Air outlet
Climate Control
Car keys
Start Lock-Out
Infrared Remote Control
Doors
Central Locking System
2 Central Locking Switch
4 Trunk
147 Power Window and Sliding/
148 Pop-Up Roof
149 PowerClosingAssistforDoorsandTrunkLid 152 Anti-Theft Alarm System
Power Seats, Front
Lumbar Support
Multicontour Backrest
10 Heated Seats
13 Armrest, Front
14 Power seat, Rear
15 Armrest, Rear
16 Head Restraints, Rear