116 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class 2001 W210 Owner's Manual

115 Instrument cluster
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Knob for instrument cluster illumination,
s e e p a g e 116
2Engine malfunction indicator lamp, see page 296
3Brake f luid low, parking brake engaged,
see page 307
4Supplemental restraint system (SRS) malfunction
indicator lamp, see page 299
5Coolant temperature gauge, see page 117
6Outside temperature indicator, see page 117
7Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp, see page 299
8Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch, see page 160
9Speedometer, see page 118
10Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp,
system is adjusting to road conditions, see page 301
11Distance warning lamp – vehicles with Distronic
(DTR), distance to the vehicle ahead is insufficient,
see page 267 and 301.12Multifunction display, see page 120
Instrument cluster display, see page 303
13Trip odometer, see page 119 and 124
14Main odometer, see page 124
15Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch, page 160
16Tachometer, see page 119
17Gear range indicator display, see selector lever
positions, page 236
18Digital clock
To set the time, see COMAND operator’s manual
19Antilock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator
lamp, see page 300
20High beam headlamp indicator,
see exterior lamp switch on page 156, and
combination switch on page 160
21Fasten seat belts, see page 302
22Reset button J, see pages 116, 119

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Activating instrument cluster display
The instrument cluster is activated by:
•Opening the door
1.
•Pressing button Jon the instrument cluster
1.
•Turning the electronic key in starter switch to
position 1 or 2.
•Switching on the exterior lamps.
1 The instrument cluster is activated for approximately 30 seconds.Instrument cluster illumination
The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or
brightened automatically to suit daylight lighting
conditions.Display illumination, changing basic settings for driving
at dusk or in darkness:
Press adjusting knob (1) – the knob will pop out.
Rotate adjusting knob (1) clockwise – instrument lamp
intensity increases.
Rotate adjusting knob (1) counterclockwise –
instrument lamp intensity decreases.
Push knob back into panel.
Note:
It is not possible to select a basic brightness setting in
daylight – the intensity is adjusted automatically.

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Main dimensions Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Model S 430 (220.070)S 430 (220.170),
S 500 (220.175)S 55 AMG (220.173)S 600 (220.178)
Overall vehicle length 198.3 in (5038 mm) 203.1 in (5158 mm) 203.1 in (5158 mm) 203.1 in (5158 mm)
Overall vehicle width 73.0 in (1855 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm)
Overall vehicle height 56.9 in (1444 mm) 56.9 in (1444 mm) 56.9 in (1444 mm) 56.9 in (1444 mm)
Wheel base 116.7 in (2965 mm)121. 5 i n ( 3 08 5 m m ) 121. 5 in ( 3085 mm) 121.5 in (3085 mm)
Track, front 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm)
Track, rear 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm) 61.8 in (1570 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm)

405 Index
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Driving instructions .................................................252
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................304
Display illumination .......................................................116
Distronic (DTR) ...................................................... 134, 256
Activation of Distronic .............................................259
Additional driving hints ..........................................264
Cleaning sensor ........................................................378
Deactivation of Distronic ......................................... 261
Displays in the speedometer dial ...........................270
Distance warning function ......................................267
Distronic settings ......................................................268
Driving with Distronic activated ............................262
Invalid attempts to activate .....................................260
Multifunction display ...............................................269
Warning lamp ............................................................ 301
DISTRONIC (DTR) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................326
DOOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................320
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 189Doors
Power closing assist .................................................... 50
Drinking and driving .................................................... 243
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 243
Driving instructions ..................................................... 243
Driving off ...................................................................... 245
EEasy-entry/exit feature ...................................................66
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Electronic main key .........................................................29
Changing batteries .................................................. 363
Synchronizing remote control ............................... 365
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................274
ESP control switch .................................................... 276
Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Synchronizing .......................................................... 275
Warning lamp ............................................................301
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 368
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof .................................................. 369

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IIdentification labels .......................................................385
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 192
Individual settings ......................................................... 138
"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER" ...................................... 140
"LIGHTING" ............................................................... 142
"VEHICLE" ................................................................. 144
Infant and child restraint systems .............................. 102
Installation ................................................................. 104
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Infrared reflecting windshield .................................... 210
Inside rear view mirror ................................................. 106
Instrument cluster ..........................................................114
Activating ....................................................................116
Illumination ................................................................116
Indicator lamps .................................................114, 296
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 193
Interior lighting ............................................................. 187
Rear reading lamp .................................................... 188
JJack .................................................................................. 339
Jump starting .................................................................. 351KKEY -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 319
KEYLESS-GO .....................................................................38
Changing batteries .................................................. 366
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card
locking mode ........................................................... 43
Choosing global or selective mode ...........................43
KEYLESS-GO-card ..................................................... 28, 31
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................28LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ................................................. 156, 359, 360
Headlamps ........................................ 156, 312, 357, 377
License plate lamps .................................................. 361
Parking lamps .......................................... 156, 359, 360
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 356