brake fluid MERCEDES-BENZ E320 2001 W210 User Guide

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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 (H FC) ref rigerant a nd special PAG l ubricating 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.

327 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Economy ..................................................................... 129
Front center console
compartment ventilation .................................... 133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ............................................. 134
Rear window defroster ............................................. 130
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 132
Special settings ......................................................... 129
Automatic transmission ............................................... 193
Emergency operation ............................................... 201
Fluid level ................................................................... 261
Program mode selector switch ...............................200
Selector lever position .............................................. 196
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .............................................284
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 67
Self-test ......................................................................... 67
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 215
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................237
Battery .............................................................................277
Battery recycling .......................................................278
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 241Block heater .................................................................... 210
BRAKE ASSIST -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 242
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 215
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 237
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 320
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction and
warning messages ................................................... 243
BRAKE LINING WEAR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 243
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 243
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 235
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 235
Brakes .................................................... 204, 215, 217, 220
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 318
Cargo tie-down hooks .................................................... 169
Catalytic converter ......................................................... 188
Cellular telephone ..........................................................170
Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 37
Central locking system .................................................... 29
Automatic central locking .........................................38

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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