If it is filled up to the "full hot" mark then you are okay, fluid wise. It almost sounds like once it gets warmed up, it starts running better. The "growling" noise (especially when turning) could be from it not getting enough fluid. Other than that, your power steering pump maybe on its last legs, and it is taking time to warm up before it starts pumping fluid correctly. Just make sure that you power steering resevoir is completely filled to the proper mark.
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Have your power steering belt checked and adjusted, or replaced if worn.
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Check the fluid, if it's low put some in it, if it still does it, the power steering pump might be on it's way out.
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Does it make the growling noise when the fluid is at the correct level? If it does, the noise is a warning that your power steering pump needs to be replaced.
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Does the red fluid have a metalic look from little metal particles? If so, then it is time for a new or salvage yard pump. Not hard to tell. Just put something up against the pump and listen to that up to your ear. You will be able to tell of the pump is the source of the noise or not.
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Depending on what year the vehicle is, the resevoir/pump should be located on the driver's side (left) and in the very front. If it is already moaning, you might be looking to replace the pump as with no lubrication it will wear down the bearing and the veins in which pump the fluid to create hydraulic pressure. You may add automatic trans fluis (Dexron/Mercon) which will work great (unless otherwise stated on the lid). Find out where the fluid is going so you don't do further damage and possibly end up in an unsafe situation. Let me know if you need further help. Love Mercedes!!
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