fuel MERCEDES-BENZ E320 2000 W210 Owner's Manual
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3 ContentsShelf below rear window .............. 170
Garage door opener ....................... 171
DrivingControl and operation
of radio transmitters ................ 176
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ................................. 177
Maintenance ................................... 177
Tele Aid ........................................... 178
Catalytic converter ........................ 188
Emission control ............................ 189
Steering lock ................................... 190
Starting and turning off
the engine .................................. 192
Automatic transmission ............... 193
Parking brake .................................202
Driving instructions ......................203
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel .........203
Drinking and driving .................203
Pedals ...........................................203
Power assistance ........................204
Brakes ..........................................204
Driving off ...................................205Parking ........................................ 205
Tires ............................................. 206
Snow chains ............................... 208
Winter driving
instructions ................................ 209
Block heater .................................210
Deep water ................................... 211
Passenger compartment ............ 211
Traveling abroad ......................... 211
Cruise control .................................212
Brake assist system
(BAS) ...........................................215
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ...........................................217
Four Wheel Electronic Traction
System (4MATIC) .......................219
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ........................................... 220
Parking assist
(Parktronic) .............................. 224
What you should know
at the gas station ...................... 229
Check regularly and
before a long trip ...................... 231
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and
indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................234
On-board
diagnostic system .......................234
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................234
Brake warning lamp ..................235
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS)
indicator lamp .............................236
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
placement warning ....................236
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............237
BAS / ESP malfunction
indicator lamp .............................237
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................237
Seat belt warning lamp .............238
Malfunction and
indicator lamp in
the center console .....................238
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4 Contents
AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .............................238
Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display ...............239
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................240
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ......... 241
ABS-SYSTEM ...............................242
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................242
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............243
BRAKE FLUID .............................243
PARKING BRAKE .......................244
ENGINE FAN ...............................244
COOLANT (coolant level) ..........245
COOLANT TEMP. ........................246
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................247
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................248
REMOVE KEY .............................248
TELE AID .....................................249
STEERING GEAR OIL .................249
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................250
WASHER FLUID .......................... 251
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) ..252
Practical hintsFirst aid kit ..................................... 254
Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 254
Fuses ............................................... 255
Hood ................................................ 257
Checking engine oil level ............. 260
Automatic transmission
fluid level ................................... 261
Coolant level ................................... 261
Adding coolant ........................... 262
Windshield and headlamp
washer system .......................... 263
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio ........ 263
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 264
Vehicle jack .................................... 265
Wheels ............................................ 266
Tire replacement ....................... 266
Rotating wheels ......................... 267
Spare wheel .................................... 268
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 268
Spare wheel .................................... 269Changing wheels ........................... 271
Tire inflation pressure .................. 276
Battery .............................................277
Jump starting ..................................279
Towing the vehicle .........................282
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ..................284
Exterior lamps ................................285
Headlamp assembly ...................286
Taillamp assemblies ..................289
Changing batteries in the
electronic main key .................. 291
Synchronizing
remote control ............................293
Emergency engine
shut-down ..................................293
Rear seat cushion ..........................294
Emergency operation of
sliding / pop-up roof .................295
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................296
Replacing wiper blade insert .......296
Trunk lamp .....................................298
Roof rack .........................................298
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Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle .............................300
Power washer ..............................301
Tar stains .....................................301
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 301
Engine cleaning ..........................302
Vehicle washing .........................302
Ornamental moldings ................302
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................302
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ...........................303
Window cleaning /
glass sunroof ...............................303
Wiper blades ...............................303
Light alloy wheels ......................304
Instrument cluster .....................304
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................304
Cup holder ...................................304
Seat belts .....................................304Headliner and shelf
below rear window .................... 304
Upholstery .................................. 305
Hard plastic trim items ............. 305
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 305
Technical dataSpare parts service ....................... 308
Warranty coverage ........................ 308
Identification labels ...................... 309
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............ 311
Technical data .................................312
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. - capacities ..........................318
Engine oils ...................................... 320
Engine oil additives ...................... 320
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 320
Brake fluid ...................................... 320
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 321
Fuel requirements ........................ 321
Gasoline additives ......................... 322
Coolants .......................................... 322
Consumer information ................. 324
IndexIndex ................................................326
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11 IntroductionOperating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
•Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,
•unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage
the catalysts,
•gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details,
consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA: In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
To ro n to, On ta r io M4 G 2 L5
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13 IntroductionWhere to find it
The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:
• Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
•Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation.
•Driving: Important information on driving.
• Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.
• Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.
•Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.
• Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.
•Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.
Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
Explanation of color used:
Warning notices for the protection of yourself and
others appear on red background.
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29 Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Central locking system
Radio frequency and infrared remote control
The electronic main key has an integrated radio
frequency and infrared remote control.
Due to the extended operational range of the remote
control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or
unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If
one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check
lamp lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries are
in order. See page 291 for checking batteries.
The vehicle doors, trunk and fuel filler flap can be
centrally locked and unlocked via remote control.
Opening and closing the windows and sliding / pop-up
roof remotely can only be done with the infrared portion
of the remote control. Aim transmitter eye at a
receiver (6 or 7), press and hold transmit button Œ
or ‹.
With vehicle centrally locked, the trunk can also be
opened by using the remote control.
If the electronic key is inserted in steering lock, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked, and the trunk lid
cannot be opened with the remote control.1Transmit button
‹ Locking
Œ Unlocking
Š Opening trunk (if not separately locked)
2Lamp for battery check (see page 291 for changing
batteries if it does not light up briefly)
3PA N I C b u t t o n
4Transmitter eye
5Locking tab for mechanical key
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31 Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Locking and unlocking with remote control
Unlocking:
Press transmit button Œ. All turn signal lamps blink
once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked.
The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of
unlocking modes (see below):
Selective unlocking mode –
Press transmit button Œ once to unlock driver’s door
and fuel filler flap.
Press transmit button Œ twice to unlock all doors,
fuel filler flap, and trunk.
Global unlocking mode –
Press transmit button Œ once to unlock all doors,
fuel filler flap, and trunk.
Notes:
If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will
remain locked, see page 39.
The presently active unlocking mode (selective or
global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle
with the remote control (see below for changing mode).If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote
control, neither door nor trunk is opened, the electronic
key is not inserted in the steering lock, or the central
locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will
automatically lock.
Locking:
Press transmit button ‹ once. All turn signal lamps
blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked.
If the turn signal lamps do not blink, a door or trunk is
not closed properly.
Note:
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing
the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change
the batteries in the electronic main key (if ok, battery
check lamp in electronic main key will light briefly
when pressing transmit button) or to synchronize the
remote control, see pages 291 and 293.
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34 Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Panic button
To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one
second. An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps
will operate for approximately 3 minutes.
To deactivate press button (1) again, or insert electronic
key in steering lock.Note:
For operation in the USA only: This device complies
with Part 15, Subpart C, Section 209 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING: Changes or modification not expressly
approved by party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Mechanical keys
The mechanical keys work only in the driver’s door,
trunk, and storage compartment locks.
Notes:
The mechanical key does not operate the central locking
system or antitheft alarm system.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with
the mechanical key.
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36 Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the
alarm. When opening a door while the central locking
system is in the:
•selective unlocking mode, only that individual door
is unlocked. The remaining doors, the trunk and
fuel filler flap remain locked.
•global unlocking mode, all doors, the trunk and fuel
filler f lap are unlocked.
Notes:
In case of a malfunction in the central locking system
the doors can be locked and unlocked individually.
To lock, push down lock buttons and turn m echanical
key in driver’s door lock to position 3. In addition lock
the trunk.To unlock, pull inside door handles or turn mechanical
key in driver’s door lock to position 2.
Rear doors can only be opened from inside by first
pulling up the door lock button.
When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will
sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
steering lock or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic main key.
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37 Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Central locking switch
1Locking
2Unl ock ing
The central locking switch is located in the center
console.
The doors and trunk can only be locked with the central
locking switch if both front doors are closed.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch, while in the selective remote control
mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch, while in the global remote control mode,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a front door is
opened from the inside.
Notes:
If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote
control, the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with
the central locking switch.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with
the central locking switch.
If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the
alarm. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in
the steering lock or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic main key.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
serious personal injury.