Time MERCEDES-BENZ E320 2001 W210 Owner's Guide

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Flexible service system (FSS)
(service indicator)
The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is
directly related to the operating conditions of the
vehicle.
The symbol 9 or ½ appears together with a
message in the multifunction indicator prior to the next
suggested service.
Depending on operating conditions throughout the year,
the next service is calculated and displayed in days or
distance remaining.The message is displayed for approximately 10 seconds
when turning the electronic key in steering lock to
position 2, or while driving when reaching the service
warning threshold.
The symbols and messages indicate the type of service
to be performed:
9Service A
½Service B
One of t he following messages will appe ar in th e displ ay
(e.g. Service A):
“SERVICE A – IN xx DAYS”
“SERVICE A – IN xx MILES” (Canada: KM)
“SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx DAYS”
“SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx MILES” (Canada: KM)
“SERVICE A – DUE NOW”
The next service due date is displayed either in days or
in miles, depending on your driving style.
Once th e su gge sted service term ha s passed, th e symb ol
and message appear for approximately 30 seconds and
a signal sounds every time when turning the electronic
key in steering lock to position 2.
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30 seconds or if buttonJon the instrument cluster is
pressed.
Calling up service indicator manually:
Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 1.
Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by
pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction
steering wheel until the display appears. See page 96.
Press button j or k until the FSS indicator
appears.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Important!
The FSS indicator is not an engine oil level indicator.
See page 117 for engine oil level indicator.Note:
When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more
days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such
days not counted by the FSS can be added by your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The interval between services is determined by the type
of driving for which the vehicle is used. For example,
driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined
with short distance driv ing in wh ich th e engine d oes not
reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval
between services.

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One of the following messages will subsequently appear
on the indicator:
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – O.K.”
No oil needs to be added.
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.0 QUART”
(Canada: 1.0 L)
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.5 QUART”
(Canada: 1.5 L)
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 2.0 QUART”
(Canada: 2.0 L)
See page 260 for instructions on adding engine oil.
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – REDUCE OIL LEVEL”
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could
cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The message “PERF. SERV. ON TIME” (perform service
[engine oil level check] on time) will be displayed if a
proper oil level check cannot be performed. The engine
oil level check can be repeated after a short time.Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick, if it
cannot be completed via the multifunction display.
See page 260.
In this case we recommend that you have the system
checked at a Mercedes-Benz Center.
Note:
See “Malfunction and warning messages” on page 239
and page 250 if an engine oil level indicator appears on
the multifunction display when the engine is running.
The engine oil level cannot be checked while the engine
is running. The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – NOT WHEN
ENGINE ON” message will appear.
Engine oil consumption
Engine oil consumption checks should only be made
after the break-in period. During the break-in period,
higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal.
Frequent driving at high engine speeds results in
increased consumption.

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Note:
With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds and the message “SWITCH OFF
LIGHTS!” in the multifunction indicator appears if the
vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing lamps) are not
switched off.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and / or
the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be
used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult
your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding allowable lamp operation.
Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the
exterior lamp switch is turned to position D.Daytime running lamps
(Canada only)
When the engine is running and the selector lever is in
a driving position, the low beam headlamps (includes
parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps and
license plate lamps) are automatically switched on.
When shifting from a driving position to position “N”
or “P”, the low beam switches off (2 seconds delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should
be turned to position B to permit activation of the
high beam headlamps.
Night security illumination
When exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior
lamps on, they switch on again for added illumination
for approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door.
The lamp-on time period can be changed at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Entering the code number
Switch on the radio.“CODE” will appear on the display.
Using the buttons on the alpha-numeric keypad, enter
the five digit code. Confirm by pressing the “OK” key.
If an incorrect code has been entered and confirmed,
“CODE” will reappear on the display. The correct code
must be entered once again.
If an incorrect code is entered
three times, “WAIT” will
appear on the display and the
radio will be locked out for
about 10 minutes.
Note:
Th e lock out time w il l only cou nt d own if th e ra dio is le ft
switched on.Button and soft key operation
In these instructions, the alpha-numeric keypad (right
side of radio face) and the function buttons (left side of
the radio face) are referred to as “buttons” and the four
keys under the display are referred to as “soft keys”.
Note:
Do not press directly on the radio display face.

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General notes on CD mode
Should excessive temperatures occur while in CD mode,
“TEMP HIGH” will appear in the display and muting
will take place. The unit will then switch back to radio
mode until the temperature has decreased to a safe
operating level.
Should temperatures occur while in CD mode which are
too low, “TEMP LOW” will be displayed, but the CD will
play. It will be sensitive to skipping if you are driving
over rough roads.
Handle CDs carefully to prevent interference during
playback.
Avoid fingerprints and dust on CDs. Do not write on the
CDs or apply any label to the CDs.
Clean CDs from time to time with a commercially
available cleaning cloth. No solvents, anti-static sprays,
etc. should be used. Replace the CD in its container after use. Protect CDs
from heat and direct sunlight.
1 Optional equipmentWa r n i n g !
The CD changer
1 is a Class 1 laser product. There
is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover
is opened or damaged.
Do not remove the cover. The CD changer
1 does not
contain any parts which can be serviced by the
user. For safety reasons, have any service work
which may be necessary performed only by
qualified personnel.

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selected magazine slot,
“NO CD” and the
corresponding slot number
will be displayed
(e.g.“NO CD3”). After the last track on a CD has been
played, the next CD will automatically be selected and
played.
Skipping tracks forwards / backwards
Press the button. The next track on the CD will be
played.
Press the button. If the track has been playing for
more than 10 seconds, it will revert to the start of that
track. If it has been playing for less than ten seconds it
will revert to the preceding track. To skip several tracks,
the respective button must be pressed until the desired
track is reached. If the beginning or end of the CD is
reached during the search, the first or last track will be
played.Fa st for wa rd / reve r se
Press the button and hold it down for audible fast
forward.
Press the button and hold it down for audible
reverse.
The search will stop when the
button is released. The
relative time of the track will
be displayed during the
search. The search mode will
cancel if the beginning or end of the CD is reached.
Scanning
Press the SC key. Each tra ck w il l be played for 8 second s
in ascending order. The search will stop at the track in
question if the , , , buttons or the
“SC” key is pressed.

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Random play / repeat function
The tracks of the current CD are played in random order
when the random feature (RDM) is selected. Press the
RDM key to switch on, and press RDM again to switch
off.
When the repeat function
(RPT) has been selected, a
particular track can be played
for as many times as desired.
Press the RPT key to switch
on, and press RPT again to switch off.
Note:
Both functions cannot be used simultaneously.Direct track selection
Tracks can be selected directly using the buttons on the
alpha-numeric keypad. Press the “ function button,
followed by the track number.

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Switching between name search and number search
Press ABC key - Name search
Press NUM key - Number search
Searching and selecting phone book entries by name
Press the ABC key. The current name is shown on the
display. The stored entries in alphabetical order can be
selected using the or button. By pressing the
or buttons, the stored entries can be selected
according to alphabetical initial letters (e.g. A-Adam,
B-Brown, M-Miller).
Searching and selecting phone book entries by
number
Press the NUM key. The current number is shown on
the display. The stored entries can be selected in
numerical order using the or button. By
pressing the or buttons, the stored entries
can be selected in increments of 5 (e.g. Entry no. 2,
Entry no. 7, etc.).Placing a call
When a number or a name
has been selected using the
method described above,
press the SND key.
Manual repeat dialing (redial)
The last number entered can be re-selected by pressing
th e SND key once and th e cal l can be pl aced by pressing
the SND key a second time. The last dialed telephone
number is shown on the display. Using the , ,
or button, the numbers stored in the re-dial
memory of the telephone can be selected.
The abbreviation L and the
number in the memory are
shown in the top line of the
display.

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Following step 2, there are 30 seconds to initiate
step 3.
3. Firmly press and release the programmed
integrated remote control transmit button. Press
and release same button a second time to complete
the training process. (Some garage door openers
may require you to do this procedure a third time to
complete the training.)
4. Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the
programmed button on the integrated remote
control transmitter.
Canadian programming:
During programming, your hand-held transmitter may
automatically stop transmitting. Continue to press and
hold the integrated remote control transmitter button
(note steps 2 through 4 in the “Programming” portion)
while you press and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held
transmitter every two seconds until the frequency
signal has been learned. The indicator lamp will flash
slowly and then rapidly after several seconds upon
successful training.Operation of remote control:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1
or 2.
2. Select and press the appropriate button to activate
the remote controlled device. The integrated remote
control transmitter continues to send the signal as
long as the button is pressed – up to 20 seconds.
Erasing the remote control memory:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1
or 2.
2. Simultaneously holding down the left and right side
buttons for approximately 20 seconds, or until the
control lamp blinks rapidly, will erase the codes of
all three channels.