power MERCEDES-BENZ E320 2002 W210 Owner's Manual

1 Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Center console .............................. 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 26
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 26
Central locking system ................... 27
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 27
Opening the trunk ....................... 30
Opening and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 31Panic button ................................. 32
Mechanical keys .......................... 32
Doors ................................................. 33
Central locking switch .................... 35
Automatic central locking .............. 36
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 36
Trunk ................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ....................................... 39
Trunk lid release switch ................ 40
Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42
Antitheft alarm system ................... 43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats front ............................. 45
Front seat head restraints ...............51
Rear seat head restraints ............... 52
Multicontour seat ............................ 53
Seat heater ........................................ 54
Seat ventilation ................................ 57
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system ....... 59
Seat belts .......................................... 59Seat belt nonusage
warning system ........................... 60
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system .................... 66
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 66
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) ............................................. 67
Emergency tensioning retractor
(ETR) ............................................. 68
Airbags .............................................. 69
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................... 75
Infant and child
restraint systems ......................... 77
Steering wheel adjustment ............ 81
Rear view mirrors ............................ 82
Instrument cluster ........................... 86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 92
Trip and main odometer, FSS
and engine oil level display ....... 96
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2 Contents
Audio systems .................................. 97
Radio .............................................. 97
CD player ....................................... 98
Cassette player ............................. 99
Telephone ........................................ 100
Telephone book .......................... 100
Redialing ..................................... 102
Incoming call .............................. 104
Navigation system .......................... 105
Trip computer ................................. 106
Malfunction message memory .... 108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system (FSS) .......114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security illumination ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch ...................... 122
Hazard warning flasher switch ... 125
Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows ................... 129
Defrosting ................................... 129
Rear window defroster ...............130
Air distribution ...........................130
Air volume ...................................130
Air recirculation ......................... 131
Dust filter ..................................... 131
Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine
heat utilization ............................132
Front center console
compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ...................134
Audio and telephone,
operation .....................................135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps,
exit lamps in doors ....................159
Reading lamps
rear compartment ......................160Rear window sunshade ................. 160
Sun visors ....................................... 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior ............................................ 162
Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162
Cup holder
in rear bench armrest .............. 162
Glove box ......................................... 163
Cup holder and coin holder
in glove box lid ........................... 163
Storage compartment above
ashtray in center console ........ 164
Storage compartments
in center console ....................... 164
Cup holder in center console ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Cargo tie-down hooks .................... 169
Parcel net
in front passenger footwell ..... 169
Cellular telephone ......................... 170
Shelf below rear window .............. 170
Garage door opener ....................... 171
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3 Contents
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 ..........................................204Driving off ................................... 205
Parking ........................................ 206
Tires ............................................. 206
Snow chains ............................... 209
Winter driving instructions ..... 209
Block heater ................................. 211
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 .............................238
Seat belt warning lamp .............238
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................239
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5 Contents
Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle .............................304
Power washer ..............................305
Tar stains .....................................305
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................305
Engine cleaning ..........................306
Vehicle washing .........................306
Ornamental moldings ................306
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................306
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ...........................307
Window cleaning /
glass sunroof ...............................307
Wiper blades ...............................307
Light alloy wheels ......................308
Instrument cluster .....................308
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................308
Cup holder ...................................308
Seat belts .....................................308Headliner and shelf
below rear window .................... 308
Upholstery .................................. 309
Hard plastic trim items ............. 309
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 309
Technical dataSpare parts service ........................312
Warranty coverage .........................312
Identification labels ....................... 313
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............ 315
Technical data ................................. 316
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. - capacities ......................... 322
Engine oils ...................................... 324
Engine oil additives ...................... 324
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 324
Brake fluid ...................................... 324
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 325
Fuel requirements ........................ 325
Gasoline additives ......................... 326
Coolants .......................................... 326
Consumer information ................. 328
IndexIndex ................................................330
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20 Instruments and controls
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Center console 1Ashtray with lighter, see page 166
2ESP control switch, see page 220
3Power window switches, front doors, see page 154
4Power window safety switch, rear doors, see
page 154
5Airbag Off indicator lamp, see page 239
6Power window switches, rear doors, see page 154
7Parktronic system deactivation switch, see page 228
8Trunk lid release switch, see page 40
9Mirror adjustment switch, see page 82
10Rear window sunshade switch, see page 160
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22 Contents – Operation
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 26
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 26
Central locking system ................... 27
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 27
Opening the trunk ....................... 30
Opening and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 31
Panic button .................................. 32
Mechanical keys ........................... 32
Doors .................................................. 33
Central locking switch .................... 35
Automatic central locking .............. 36
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 36
Trunk ................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ....................................... 39
Trunk lid release switch ................. 40
Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42
Antitheft alarm system ................... 43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats front ............................. 45
Front seat head restraints ...............51
Rear seat head restraints ............... 52
Multicontour seat ............................ 53
Seat heater ........................................ 54
Seat ventilation ................................ 57
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system ....... 59
Seat belts .......................................... 59
Seat belt nonusage
warning system .......................... 60
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 66
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 66
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) ............................................. 67
Emergency tensioning retractor
(ETR) ............................................. 68
Airbags .............................................. 69Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................... 75
Infant and child
restraint systems ......................... 77
Steering wheel adjustment ............ 81
Rear view mirrors ............................ 82
Instrument cluster ........................... 86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 92
Trip and main odometer, FSS
and engine oil level display ....... 96
Audio systems .................................. 97
Radio .............................................. 97
CD player ....................................... 98
Cassette player ............................. 99
Telephone ........................................ 100
Telephone book .......................... 100
Redialing ..................................... 102
Incoming call .............................. 104
Navigation system .......................... 105
Trip computer ................................. 106
Malfunction message memory .... 108
Individual settings ..........................110
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23 Contents – Operation
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system (FSS) .......114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security illumination ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch ...................... 122
Hazard warning
flasher switch ............................ 125
Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129
Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows .................... 129
Defrosting .................................... 129
Rear window defroster .............. 130
Air distribution ........................... 130
Air volume ................................... 130Air recirculation ......................... 131
Dust filter ..................................... 131
Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine
heat utilization ............................132
Front center console
compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ...................134
Audio and telephone,
operation .....................................135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps,
exit lamps in doors ....................159
Reading lamps
rear compartment ......................160
Rear window sunshade .................160
Sun visors ........................................ 161Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior ............................................ 162
Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162
Cup holder
in rear bench armrest .............. 162
Glove box ......................................... 163
Cup holder and coin holder
in glove box lid ........................... 163
Storage compartment above
ashtray in center console ........ 164
Storage compartments
in center console ....................... 164
Cup holder in center console ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Cargo tie-down hooks .................... 169
Parcel net
in front passenger footwell ..... 169
Cellular telephone ......................... 170
Shelf below rear window .............. 170
Garage door opener ....................... 171
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45 Seats
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Power seats front
To operate the front power seat adjustment switches,
turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2
(with the driver’s or front passenger’s door open, the
power seats can also be operated with the electronic key
removed or in steering lock position 0).
Wa r n i n g !
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest
reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position
can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat
belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That
could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The
backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint
when the wearer is in an upright position and the
belt properly positioned on the body.Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts while a seat is being adjusted.
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock
your vehicle.The power seats can also be operated with the
driver’s or front passenger door open. 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.
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46 Seats
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
The slide switches are located in each front door.
We recommend to adjust the power seat in the following
order:
1Seat, up / down
Press the switch (up / down direction) until
comfortable seating position with still sufficient
headroom is reached.
2Seat adjustment, fore / aft
Press the switch (fore / aft direction) until a
comfortable seating position is reached that still allows you to reach the accelerator / brake pedal
safely. The position should be as far rearward as
possible, consistent with ability to properly operate
controls.
3Seat cushion tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until
your legs are lightly supported.
4Backrest tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until
your arms are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
5Head restraint
The height of the head restraint is adjusted
automatically with the seat so that the back of the
head is supported approximately at ear level. Adjust
the head restraint using the switch if the preset
position does not support the back of your head
approximately at ear level.
Adjust the head restraint angle by hand.
Note:
Your vehicle is equipped with power head
restraints, do not try to raise or lower them
manually.
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47 Seats
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Synchronizing Head Restraints
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or empty), the head restraints are no
longer adjusted automatically.
To resynchronize the adjustment feature, turn
electronic key in steering lock to position 2, move the
seat completely forward and the head restraint fully
down, and hold respective buttons for approximately
two seconds.Caution!
Do not remove head restraints except when mounting
seat covers. For removal refer to Front seat head
restraints, see page 51. Whenever restraints have been
removed be sure to reinstall them before driving.
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