oil MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2000 Owner's Guide

328 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 32
Electronic main key .................................................... 25
Electronic reserve key ................................................ 26
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 31
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 34
Remote control ............................................................ 25
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 33
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............234
Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 231
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................117
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................260
Child restraint ..................................................... 60, 67, 78
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................300
Clock, setting ................................................................... 111
Coin holder in glove box lid ......................................... 163
COMAND, radio and telephone ....................................176
Combination switch ...................................................... 122
Consumer information ..................................................324
Control and operation of radio transmitters ..............176
COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................245
Coolant level ................................................................... 261
Adding coolant ..........................................................262
Checking .................................................................... 261COOLANT TEMP. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 246
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................ 90
Coolants .......................................................................... 322
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 323
Cruise control ................................................................. 212
Cup holder
In center console ....................................................... 165
In glove box lid .......................................................... 163
In rear bench armrest ............................................... 162
DDaytime running lamps ................................................120
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 211
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 240
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 240
Display illumination ........................................................ 89
Doors .................................................................................. 35
Drinking and driving .................................................... 203
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 203
Driving instructions ..................................................... 203
Driving off ...................................................................... 205
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EELEC. STABIL. PROG. - malfunction and
warning messages ....................................................252
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ................................................... 291
Synchronizing remote control ................................293
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................220
Control switch ...........................................................222
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................237
Synchronizing ........................................................... 221
Warning lamp ............................................................237
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Emergency engine shut-down .....................................293
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 69
SRS Indicator lamp ...................................................236
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 42
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 38
Emission control ............................................................ 189
Emission control label .................................................. 310
Engine compartment .....................................................257
ENGINE FAN - malfunction and
warning messages ....................................................244
Engine malfunctionCHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp ...................................................... 234
Engine Oil Additives ..................................................... 320
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 118
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................. 117, 260
Warning ..................................................................... 250
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and
warning messages ................................................... 250
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 117
Engine oils ..................................................................... 320
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................ 220
Control switch .......................................................... 222
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 237
Synchronizing ...........................................................221
Warning lamp ........................................................... 237
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................69
SRS Indicator lamp .................................................. 236
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 119
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 285
Additional turn signals on the
exterior mirror ..................................................... 290
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 286
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 290
Low and high beams ................................................ 287
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MMaintenance ................................................................... 177
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................................................238
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................234
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................239
ABS-SYSTEM .............................................................242
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ....................................... 241
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................242
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................243
BRAKE LINING WEAR .............................................243
COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................245
COOLANT TEMP. .......................................................246
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........240
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............240
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................252
ENGINE FAN ..............................................................244
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..................................................250
LIGHT SENSOR .........................................................248
LIGHTING SYSTEM ...................................................247
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................244
REMOVE KEY ............................................................248
STEERING GEAR OIL ...............................................249
TELE AID ....................................................................249WASHER FLUID ......................................................... 251
Malfunction message memory ....................................108
Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................. 296
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 34
Memory ................................................................ 49, 81, 84
Recalling ....................................................................... 50
Storing ........................................................................... 49
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................83
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................83
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 82
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 54
Multifunction display ...................................................... 92
Audio systems ..............................................................97
Engine oil level indicator ...........................................96
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 96
Individual settings .................................................... 110
Malfunction message memory ............................... 108
Navigation system .....................................................105
Telephone ...................................................................100
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 96
Trip computer ............................................................106
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel .........................................92
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 113
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex STEERING GEAR OIL - malfunction and warning
messages ....................................................................249
Steering lock ................................................................... 190
Steering wheel adjustment ............................................ 81
Storage compartments
Above ashtray in center console ............................ 164
Glove box .................................................................... 163
In center console ....................................................... 164
Stowing things in the vehicle ......................................254
Sun visors ....................................................................... 161
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 68
Indicator lamp ...........................................................236
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 70
TTachometer ....................................................................... 91
Technical data ................................................................ 312
Electrical system ....................................................... 316
Main Dimensions ...................................................... 317
Rims and Tires .......................................................... 313
Weights ....................................................................... 316
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 178
Information ................................................................ 183
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 181Roadside Assistance ................................................. 182
TELE AID - malfunction and
warning messages ................................................... 249
Telephone ........................................................................100
General notes ............................................................. 176
Incoming call ............................................................. 104
Redialing ....................................................................102
Telephone book ......................................................... 100
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 176
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................177
Tires ................................................................................ 206
Driving instructions ................................................ 206
Rims and tires ........................................................... 313
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 267
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 276
Tire replacement ...................................................... 266
Tire speed rating ...................................................... 208
Tire traction .............................................................. 207
Winter driving instructions .................................... 209
Tow-away alarm ................................................................45
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 282
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlokking ................................................ 284
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 211
Trip computer .................................................................106
Trip odometer ................................................................... 91
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