MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS WAGON 2001 W210 Owner's Manual

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
REMOVE KEY -
malfunction and warning messages ......................256
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 291
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................302
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Roof rack .........................................................................305
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 76
Seat belts ........................................................................... 59
Fastening ...................................................................... 61
Rear-facing bench seat ............................................... 63
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 60
Unfastening .................................................................. 64
Warning lamp ............................................................246
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 59
Seat heater ........................................................................ 54
Vehicles with seat ventilation ................................... 56Vehicles without seat ventilation .............................55
Seat ventilation ................................................................57
Seats ...................................................................................44
Memory function .........................................................47
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 53
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 114
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 113
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 297
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 156
Emergency operation ...............................................301
Express opening ........................................................ 158
Opening and closing ...................................................32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 158
Snow chains .................................................................... 216
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Spare parts service ........................................................ 316
Spare wheel ................................................................... 272
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 129
Split rear bench seat ...................................................... 168
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ...........................68
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 244
SRS malfunction ..........................................................70
Start lock-out .....................................................................27
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 200

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex STEERING GEAR OIL -
malfunction and warning messages ......................257
Steering lock ................................................................... 198
Steering wheel adjustment ............................................ 81
Storage compartments
Above ashtray in center console ............................ 163
Glove box .................................................................... 162
In center console ....................................................... 163
Stowing things in the vehicle .......................................176
Sun visors ....................................................................... 160
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 68
Indicator lamp ...........................................................244
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 70
TTachometer ....................................................................... 91
Tailgate .............................................................................. 38
Technical data ................................................................ 319
Electrical system .......................................................320
Main dimensions ...................................................... 321
Rims and Tires ..........................................................320
Weights ....................................................................... 321Tele Aid ............................................................................ 186
Emergency calls ........................................................ 187
Information ................................................................ 191
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 189
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 190
TELE AID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 257
Telephone ........................................................................100
General notes ............................................................. 184
Incoming call ............................................................. 104
Redialing ....................................................................102
Telephone book ......................................................... 100
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 184
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 185
Tires ................................................................................. 214
Driving instructions ................................................. 214
Rims and tires .......................................................... 320
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 275
Tire inflation pressure ............................................ 282
Tire replacement .......................................................274
Tire speed rating ....................................................... 216
Tire traction ............................................................... 215
Winter driving instructions ..................................... 217
Tow-away alarm ................................................................43
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 288

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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ..................................................290
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 219
Trip computer ................................................................. 106
Trip odometer ................................................................... 91
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 122
Turn signals .................................................................... 122
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 160
Vehicle jack .....................................................................273
Vehicle tools ....................................................................272WWarranty Coverage ........................................................ 316
WA S H E R F L U I D -
malfunction and warning messages ......................259
What you should know at the gas station ..................237Wheels .............................................................................274
Changing ................................................................... 277
Light alloy wheels ..................................................... 312
Rims and tires .......................................................... 320
Rotating ..................................................................... 275
Spare wheel ................................................................ 276
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio ...................................................... 271
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Refilling ...................................................................... 271
Winter driving ................................................................ 218
Winter driving instructions .......................................... 217
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ....................................................... 302

Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your
vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this
Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior
authorization in writing.
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper
or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its
equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

Order No. 6515 1079 13 Part No. 210 584 4996 USA Edition B 2001