technical data MERCEDES-BENZ E320 2002 W210 Owners Manual
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Navigation system (optional)1The navigation system is switched off.
2The navigation system is switched on but no 
destination has been specified.
3The navigation system is switched on and 
destination guidance is active.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the 
required system is displayed.
See the separate COMAND (Cockpit Management and 
Data System) operator’s manual for notes on the 
navigation system.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
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Trip computer 1“AFTER START” — trip odometer records distance 
from first engine start after more than five hours of 
electronic key not being in steering lock position 2
2“AFTER RESET” — trip odometer records distance 
from first engine start until it is reset
3Estimated driving range remaining and fuel tank 
contents
4Distance covered “AFTER START” respectively 
“AFTER RESET”
5Elapsed time “AFTER START” respectively 
“AFTER RESET”
6Average speed “AFTER START” respectively 
“AFTER RESET”
7Average fuel consumption “AFTER START” 
respectively “AFTER RESET”
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the 
display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the display for trip 
odometer memory “AFTER START” (1) and 
“AFTER RESET” (2), or the display (3) for estimated 
driving range remaining and fuel tank contents 
appears.
Important!
The reading in the display “TANK CONTENT” might be 
off by approximately +/– 2.2 US qt (2 l). Please refuel in 
time.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
Note:
The “AFTER START” display (1) always appears when 
the trip computer is called up.To reset the “AFTER START” (1) or “AFTER RESET” (2) 
odometer memory at any time:
Call up the relevant display (1 or 2) using the j or 
k button  and  pr es s t heJb utton i n t he i nstrumen t 
cluster until the values are reset.
The “AFTER START” trip odometer reading is 
automatically reset after four hours of electronic key 
not being in steering lock position 2.
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Malfunction message memory 1There are no messages stored in the system
2Number of messages stored in the system
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the 
malfunction message memory (1 or 2) is displayed.
Press the j or k button if display (2) appears. 
The stored malfunction messages will now be displayed 
in order. See page 240 for malfunction and warning 
messages.
Display (2) will reappear after you have scanned all the 
malfunction messages.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Should any malfunctions be stored while driving, they 
will reappear in the display (2) when the electronic key 
is in steering lock position 0 or removed from the 
steering lock.
Specific malfunctions can be recalled by pressing 
buttonJ. Each malfunction or warning message must 
be acknowledged by pressing buttonJ. Once all 
messages are cancelled the odometer display should 
reappear.
Pressing theJbutton in the instrument cluster 
immediately switches to the next malfunction message.
The malfunction message memory will be cleared when 
the electronic key is turned in the steering lock to 
position 1 or 2. Should subsequent malfunctions occur, 
they will be displayed in the malfunction message 
memory.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.Important!
Malfunctions and warning messages are only indicated 
for certain systems and displayed to a low level of 
detail.
The malfunction and warning messages are simply a 
reminder with respect to the operation of certain 
systems and do not replace the driver’s responsibility to 
maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all 
required maintenance and safety checks performed on 
the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and 
warning messages. See page 240.
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Individual settings
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Preliminary display of the individual settings
2“SET TIME – HOURS”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
3“SET TIME – MINUTES”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
4“12 / 24 O’CLOCK”, the unit set is displayed in the 
instrument cluster
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
5“TEMP. INDICATOR” – the unit set is displayed in 
the outside temperature display in the instrument 
cluster and in the automatic air conditioner display
6“DISPLAY VALUES IN” – the unit set is displayed in 
the trip and main odometer.
7“TEXT” — sets the language used in the 
multifunction display8“STATION SEARCH USING” — radio adjustment
“FREQUENCY” – use the j or k button to 
select a frequency
“MEMORY” – use the j or k button to select 
a stored station (preset memory)
9See page 113 for instructions on returning the 
setting menus to the factory settings
10Selection marker – indicates the setting selected
Notes:
These settings may only be performed with the vehicle 
at standstill and with the key in steering lock position 1 
or 2.
The figure depicts the factory setting for the Federal 
Republic of Germany.
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Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the 
individual setting preliminary display (1) appear.
Press the j or k button until the required setting 
menu (2 to 8) is displayed.
Pressing the æ or ç button sets the time in 
setting menus (2, 3) and controls the selection marker 
in setting menus (4 to 8).
The settings made are stored and applied immediately.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will 
appear again after you have run through all the setting 
menus.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.Notes:
Settings can only be selected with the vehicle stationary 
or moving slowly.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will 
appear if you speed up.
The setting menu previously called up will reappear 
when the vehicle stops or slows down, providing no 
other system has been called up in the meantime.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index To return setting menus (4 to 8) to their factory settings:
•Call up the individual setting preliminary 
display (1).
•Press theJbutton in the instrument cluster for 
approximately 3 seconds. Display (9) will appear.
•Press theJbutton once more, the message 
“RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS” appears in the 
display.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will 
appear if you do not press theJbutton within 
about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be 
reset.Setting the audio volume
You can only adjust the volume of the system currently 
in use. The volume setting for each system (audio, 
telephone, navigation and voice recognition system) is 
stored separately.
Setting button:
æ increases the volume.
ç reduces the volume.
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Flexible service system (FSS)
(service indicator)
The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is 
directly related to the operating conditions of the 
vehicle.
The symbol 9 or ½ appears together with a 
message in the multifunction indicator prior to the next 
suggested service.
Dep end in g on  oper atin g c ond ition s t hr oughout t he year, 
the next service is calculated and displayed in days or 
distance remaining.The message is displayed for approximately 10 seconds 
when turning the electronic key in steering lock to 
position 2, or while driving when reaching the service 
warning threshold.
The symbols and messages indicate the type of service 
to be performed:
9Service A
½Service B
One of the following messages will appear in the display 
(e.g. Service A):
“SERVICE A – IN xx DAYS”
“SERVICE A – IN xx MILES” (Canada: KM)
“SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx DAYS”
“SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx MILES” (Canada: KM)
“SERVICE A – DUE NOW”
The next service due date is displayed either in days or 
in miles, depending on your driving style.
Once the suggested service term has passed, the symbol 
and message appear for approximately 30 seconds and 
a signal sounds every time when turning the electronic 
key in steering lock to position 2.
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