Rain sensor MERCEDES-BENZ E320 2002 W210 Owner's Manual

70 Restraint systems
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
The following system components are monitored or
undergo a selfcheck: crash-sensor(s), airbag ignition
circuits, front seat belt buckles, emergency tensioning
retractors, seat sensor.
Initially, when the electronic key is turned from
steering lock position 0 to position 1 or 2, malfunctions
in the crash-sensors are detected and indicated (the
“SRS” indicator lamp stays on longer than 4 seconds or
does not come on).
Have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
In the operational mode, after the indicator lamp has
gone out following the initial check, interruptions or
short circuits in the airbag ignition circuit and in the
driver and front passenger seat belt buckle harnesses,
and low voltage in the entire system are detected and
indicated.Note:
See page 236 for information on the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp.
Wa r n i n g !
In the event a malfunction of the “SRS” is indicated
as outlined above, the “SRS” may not be
operational. For your safety, we strongly
recommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the
system checked; otherwise the “SRS” may not be
activated when needed in an accident, which could
result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy
unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also
result in injury.
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123 Combination switch
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 6Control for windshield wiper / washer system:
Push briefly for single wipe without adding washer
fluid (use only when windshield is wet).
Push past detent and hold to activate wiper and
washer.
7Windshield wiper
0Wiper offI Intermittent wiping
Vehicles with optional rain sensor:
One initial wipe, pauses between wipes are
automatically controlled by a rain sensor
monitoring the wetness of the windshield.
Notes:
With switch in this position, one wipe occurs
when turning the electronic key in steering lock
from position 0. However, this might cause
scr atches on a d r y win d shie ld . Turn c omb ination
switch to Off position before turning the
electronic key in steering lock from position 0.
Optional rain sensor:
Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle
is taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Wiper will operate in
presence of water spray at windshield, and
wiper may be damaged as a result.
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed
Vehicles without optional rain sensor:
If the vehicle is standing still, the wiper will
switch back one setting.
P54.25-2423-26
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233 Contents – Instrument cluster display
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
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 .............................237ABS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 238
Seat belt warning lamp ............. 238
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ............... 239
AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp ............................ 239
Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display .............. 240
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................ 241
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ........ 242
ABS-SYSTEM .............................. 243
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 243
BRAKE LINING WEAR .............. 244BRAKE FLUID .............................244
PARKING BRAKE .......................245
ENGINE FAN ...............................245
COOLANT (coolant level) ..........246
COOLANT TEMP. ........................247
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................248
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................249
REMOVE KEY .............................249
STEERING GEAR OIL .................250
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 251
WASHER FLUID .........................252
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) ..253
TELE AID .....................................253
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338 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
RRadio transmitters ..........................................................176
Radio, Audio system ........................................................ 97
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 123
Reading lamps rear compartment ............................... 160
Rear seat cushion ..........................................................297
Rear view mirrors ............................................................ 82
Antiglare night position ............................................. 82
Exterior ......................................................................... 83
Inside ............................................................................ 82
Parking position .......................................................... 85
Storing mirror positions in memory ........................ 84
Rear window defroster .................................................. 130
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 160
Remote control ................................................................. 27
Battery replacement ................................................. 294
REMOVE KEY -
malfunction and warning messages ......................249
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 25
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 288
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................300
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Roof rack ......................................................................... 302
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ...........75
Seat belts ...........................................................................59
Fastening ...................................................................... 61
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................60
Unfastening .................................................................. 63
Warning lamp ........................................................... 238
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................59
Seat heater ........................................................................ 54
Vehicles with seat ventilation ................................... 56
Vehicles without seat ventilation ............................. 55
Seat ventilation ................................................................57
Seats ...................................................................................45
Memory function .........................................................48
Multicontour seat ........................................................53
Power seats front .........................................................45
Selective locking
Central locking system ............................................... 27
Service indicator
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