washer fluid MERCEDES-BENZ E320 2002 W210 Owner's Manual

4 Contents
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 ..............244
BRAKE 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
Practical hintsFirst aid kit ..................................... 256
Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 256
Fuses ............................................... 257
Hood ................................................ 259
Checking engine oil level ............. 262
Automatic transmission
fluid level ................................... 263
Coolant level ................................... 263
Adding coolant ........................... 264
Windshield and headlamp
washer system .......................... 265
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio ........ 265
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 266
Vehicle jack .................................... 267
Wheels ............................................ 268
Tire replacement ....................... 268
Rotating wheels ......................... 269
Spare wheel .................................... 270
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 270Spare wheel .................................... 271
Changing wheels ...........................273
Tire inflation pressure ..................278
Battery .............................................280
Jump starting ..................................282
Towing the vehicle .........................285
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ..................287
Exterior lamps ................................288
Headlamp assembly ...................289
Taillamp assemblies ..................292
Changing batteries
in the electronic main key ......294
Synchronizing
remote control ............................296
Emergency engine shut-down .....296
Rear seat cushion ..........................297
Emergency operation of
sliding / pop-up roof .................298
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................299
Replacing wiper blade insert .......300
Roof rack .........................................302
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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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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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Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Note:
The windshield washer reservoir, hoses and nozzles are
automatically heated.
For windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio
see page 265.
Windshield wiper smears
If the windshield wiper smears the windshield, even
during rain, activate the washer system as often as
necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be
mixed in the correct ratio.Blocked windshield wiper
If the windshield wiper becomes blocked (for example,
due to snow), switch off the wiper.
For safety reasons before removing ice or snow, remove
electronic key from steering lock. Remove blockage.
Activate combination switch again (electronic key in
steering lock position 1).
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231 Check regularly and before a long trip
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Check regularly and before a long trip
E 320 shown1Windshield washer system
For refilling reservoir see page 265.
2Headlamp cleaning system
Auxiliary tank connected to windshield washer
reservoir. Open filler caps on both reservoirs during
refilling.
3Coolant level
See “Adding coolant”, page 264.
4Engine oil level
See “Checking engine oil level”, page 262.
5Brake fluid
See “Brake fluid”, page 324.
Opening hood, see page 259.
Ve h i c l e l i g h t i n g : Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Lamps, exterior” on
page 288.
Exterior lamp switch, see page 119.
3
2
4
1
5
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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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252 Malfunction and warning messages
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
WA S H E R F L U I DWhen this message appears while the engine is
running, the level of the reservoir has dropped to
approximately
1/3 of the total volume. The reservoir
should be refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB
Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water or the
Concentrate and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent / antifreeze, depending on
ambient temperature, at the next opportunity. The
reservoir for the windshield and headlamp washer
systems is located in the engine compartment.
See windshield washer system on page 265 for
instructions on topping up the washer fluid.
Line 1 Line 2
WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL!
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255 Contents – Practical hints
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................256
Stowing things in the vehicle ......256
Fuses ................................................257
Hood .................................................259
Checking engine oil level .............262
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................263
Coolant level ...................................263
Adding coolant ...........................264
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ...........................265
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........265
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ................266Vehicle jack .................................... 267
Wheels ............................................ 268
Tire replacement ....................... 268
Rotating wheels ......................... 269
Spare wheel .................................... 270
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 270
Spare wheel .....................................271
Changing wheels ........................... 273
Tire inflation pressure ................. 278
Battery ............................................. 280
Jump starting ................................. 282
Towing the vehicle ........................ 285
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................. 287Exterior lamps ................................288
Headlamp assembly ...................289
Taillamp assemblies ..................292
Changing batteries
in the electronic main key ......294
Synchronizing
remote control ............................296
Emergency engine shut-down .....296
Rear seat cushion ..........................297
Emergency operation of
sliding / pop-up roof .................298
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................299
Replacing wiper blade insert .......300
Roof rack .........................................302
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265 Engine compartment
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Windshield and headlamp washer system
E 320 shown
1Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Capacity approximately 5.8 US qt (5.5 l)
2Headlamp washer fluid reservoir
Auxiliary tank connected to windshield washer
reservoir. Open filler caps on both reservoirs during
refilling.
Capacity approximately 1.9 US qt (1.8 l)Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water.
1 part “S” to 100 parts water
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon water).
For temperature below freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze.
1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon solvent).
1
2
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336 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Side marker lamp, front ................................... 119, 293
Standing lamps ......................................... 119, 291, 292
Taillamps .......................................... 119, 248, 292, 306
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 315
LIGHT SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................249
Lighter ............................................................................. 168
LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ......................248
Limp home mode ........................................................... 201
Locking and unlocking ................................................... 29
Low beams
Exterior lamps ...........................................................288
MMaintenance ................................................................... 177
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................................................239
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................234
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................240
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 243
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .......................................242
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................243
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................244BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 244
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 246
COOLANT TEMP. ...................................................... 247
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) ......... 241
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ................ 241
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. .............................................. 253
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 245
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 251
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 249
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 248
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 245
REMOVE KEY ........................................................... 249
STEERING GEAR OIL ............................................... 250
TELE AID ................................................................... 253
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 252
Malfunction message memory .................................... 108
Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................. 299
Mechanical key, Electronic key .....................................25
Mechanical keys ...............................................................32
Memory ................................................................ 48, 81, 84
Recalling ....................................................................... 49
Storing ...........................................................................48
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 83
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 83
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................82
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 53
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