engine oil MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS WAGON 2001 W210 Owner's Guide

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Recommended engine oils
Automatic
transmission8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Front axle E 320 with AWD 0.5 US qt (0.46 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Transfer case E 320 with AWD 0.9 US qt (0.9 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing
grease
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)

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Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in
our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on
recommended brands is available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for
scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in
engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
War ra nt y.Air conditioner refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil
is used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil,
otherwise damage to the system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake
fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard
operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing
the system’s efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two
years, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will provide you with additional information.

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Caution!
To maintain the engine’s durability and performance,
premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium
unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used,
follow these precautions:
•have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded
regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon
as possible,
•avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration,
•do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm, if the
vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two
persons and no luggage,
•do not exceed
2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal
position, if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in
mountainous terrain.Fuel requirements
Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM
standard D 439:
The octane number (posted at the pump) must be
91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane
number and the Motor (M) octane number: [(R+M) / 2].
This is also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as
Ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the
ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not
exceed 10%, MTBE not to exceed 15%.
The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3%
plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed.
Gasohol, which contains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded
gasoline, can be used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements
such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor
pressure etc..

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Gasoline additives
A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon
build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz
recommends the use of only quality gasoline containing
additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels without such
additives, carbon deposits can build up especially on the
intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:
•warm-up hesitation,
•unstable idle,
•knocking / pinging,
•misfire,
•power loss.
Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel.
They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel
quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion / antifreeze, which provides:
•corrosion protection,
•freeze protection,
•boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point).
The cooling system was filled at the factory with a
coolant providing freeze protection to approximately
-22°F (-30°C) and corrosion protection.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the
boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling
system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).
The coolant solution must be used year round to provide
the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the
boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every
3years.
To provide the important corrosion protection, the
solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion / antifreeze
(equals a freeze protection to approx. - 22 °F [- 30 °C]). If
you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion /
antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. - 49 °F [- 45°C]),

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Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 32
Electronic main key .................................................... 25
Electronic reserve key ................................................ 26
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 31
Mechanical keys ................................................... 26, 33
Remote control ............................................................ 25
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 32
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp .....................................242
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................239
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................117
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................268
Child restraint ..................................................... 59, 67, 78
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................308
Clock, setting ...................................................................110
Coin holder in glove box lid ......................................... 162
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 184
Combination switch ...................................................... 122
Consumer information ..................................................328
Control and operation of radio transmitters ............. 184
COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................253
Coolant level ...................................................................269
Adding coolant ..........................................................270
Checking ....................................................................269COOLANT TEMP. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 254
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................ 90
Coolants .......................................................................... 326
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 327
Cruise control ................................................................ 220
Cup holder
In center console ....................................................... 164
In glove box lid .......................................................... 162
In rear bench armrest ............................................... 161
DDaytime running lamps ................................................120
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 219
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 248
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 248
Display illumination ........................................................ 89
Doors .................................................................................. 34
Drinking and Driving .................................................... 211
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................. 211
Driving instructions ...................................................... 211
Driving off ....................................................................... 213

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EELEC. STABIL. PROG. -
malfunction and warning messages ......................260
Electrical outlet ..............................................................265
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ...................................................298
Synchronizing remote control ................................300
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................228
Control switch ...........................................................230
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................245
Synchronizing ...........................................................229
Warning lamp ............................................................245
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Emergency engine shut-down .....................................300
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 69
SRS indicator lamp ...................................................244
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 37
Emission control ............................................................ 197
Emission control label .................................................. 318
Engine compartment .....................................................266
ENGINE FAN -
malfunction and warning messages ......................252
Engine malfunctionCHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ............................... 242
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 324
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 118
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................. 117, 268
Warning ..................................................................... 258
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 258
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 117
Engine oils ..................................................................... 324
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................ 228
Control switch .......................................................... 230
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 245
Synchronizing .......................................................... 229
Warning lamp ........................................................... 245
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................69
SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 244
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 119
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 291
Additional turn signals on
the exterior mirror .............................................. 297
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 292
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 297
License plate lamps ................................................. 296
Low and high beam .................................................. 293

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MMaintenance ................................................................... 185
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................................................246
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................242
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................247
ABS-SYSTEM .............................................................250
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .......................................249
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................250
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 251
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................. 251
COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................253
COOLANT TEMP. .......................................................254
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........248
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............248
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................260
ENGINE FAN ..............................................................252
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..................................................258
LIGHT SENSOR .........................................................256
LIGHTING SYSTEM ...................................................255
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................252
REMOVE KEY ............................................................256
STEERING GEAR OIL ...............................................257
TELE AID ....................................................................257WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 259
Malfunction message memory ....................................108
Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................. 302
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 33
Memory ................................................................ 47, 81, 84
Recalling ....................................................................... 48
Storing ........................................................................... 47
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................83
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................83
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 82
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 53
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