tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ E320 WAGON 2003 S210 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2003, Model line: E320 WAGON, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E320 WAGON 2003 S210Pages: 354, PDF Size: 13.99 MB
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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 and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof from
outside ........................................... 30Panic button ..................................31
Mechanical keys ...........................31
Doors ................................................. 32
Central locking switch .................... 34
Automatic central locking .............. 35
Emergency unlocking in case of
accident ........................................ 35
Tailgate .............................................. 36
Antitheft alarm system ................... 39
Tow-away alarm ................................41
Power seats front ............................. 42
Front seat head restraints .............. 48
Rear seat head restraints ............... 49
Multicontour seat .............................51
Seat heater ........................................ 52
Seat ventilation ................................ 55
Seat belts and integrated restraint
system .......................................... 57
Seat belts .......................................... 57
Seat belt nonusage warning
system .......................................... 58
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system .......................................... 65Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 65
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 66
Emergency tensioning
device (ETD) ................................. 67
Airbags .............................................. 68
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning device 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, vehicle
speed, FSS and engine oil level
display .......................................... 96
Audio systems .................................. 97
Radio .............................................. 97
CD player ....................................... 98
Cassette player ............................. 99
Telephone ........................................ 100
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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 and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof from
outside ........................................... 30
Panic button .................................. 31
Mechanical keys ........................... 31
Doors .................................................. 32
Central locking switch .................... 34
Automatic central locking .............. 35
Emergency unlocking in case of
accident ........................................ 35
Tailgate .............................................. 36
Antitheft alarm system ................... 39
Tow-away alarm ................................ 41
Power seats front ............................. 42
Front seat head restraints .............. 48Rear seat head restraints ............... 49
Multicontour seat .............................51
Seat heater ........................................ 52
Seat ventilation ................................ 55
Seat belts and integrated restraint
system .......................................... 57
Seat belts .......................................... 57
Seat belt nonusage warning
system .......................................... 58
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system .......................................... 65
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 65
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ............................... 66
Emergency tensioning
device (ETD) ................................ 67
Airbags .............................................. 68
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning device and
airbag ........................................... 75
Infant and child restraint
systems ........................................ 77
Steering wheel adjustment .............81
Rear view mirrors ........................... 82Instrument cluster ........................... 86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 92
Trip and main odometer, vehicle
speed, 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
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
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25 Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Electronic key
The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency
and infrared remote control, plus removable mechanical
key.
The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.
The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door,
tailgate, and storage compartment locks.When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations,
it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control.
To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the
mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).
The remote control transmitter is located in the
electronic key.
The infrared receivers are located in the front door
handles.
Notes:
Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key
when using valet parking service. To prevent access to
storage compartments lock them separately and retain
the mechanical key.
See page 36 for separate locking of tailgate and
page 163 for locking of glove box.
Obtaining replacement keys
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking
system requiring a special key manufacturing process.
For security reasons, replacement keys can only be
obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Radio frequency and infrared remote control
The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency
and infrared remote control.
Due to the extended operational range of the remote
control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or
unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If
one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check
lamp lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries are
in order. See page 304 for checking batteries.
The vehicle doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap can be
centrally locked and unlocked via remote control.
Opening and closing the windows and sliding / pop-up
roof remotely can only be done with the infrared portion
of the remote control. Aim transmitter eye at a
receiver (6 or 7), press and hold transmit button Œ
or ‹.
If the electronic key is inserted in steering lock, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.1Transmit button
‹ Locking
Œ Unlocking
2Lamp for battery check (see page 304 for changing
batteries if it does not light up briefly)
3PA N I C b u t t o n
4Transmitter eye
5Locking tab for mechanical key
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Unlocking:
Press transmit button Œ. All turn signal lamps blink
once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked.
The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of
unlocking modes (see below):
Selective unlocking mode –
Press transmit button Œ o nce to un lock dr iver’s d oor
and fuel filler flap.
Press transmit button Œ twice to unlock all doors,
fuel filler flap, and tailgate.
Global unlocking mode –
Press transmit button Œ once to unlock all doors,
fuel filler flap, and tailgate.
Notes:
If the tailgate was previously locked separately, it will
remain locked, seepage36.
The presently active unlocking mode (selective or
global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle
with the remote control (see below for changing mode).If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote
control, neither door nor tailgate is opened, the
electronic key is not inserted in the steering lock, or the
central locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will
automatically lock.
Locking:
Press transmit button ‹ once. All turn signal lamps
blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked.
If they do not blink three times, a door or tailgate is not
properly closed.
Note:
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing
the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change
the batteries in the electronic key (if ok, battery check
lamp in electronic key will light briefly when pressing
transmit button) or to synchronize the remote control,
see pages 304 and 306.
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To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one
second. An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps
will operate for approximately 3 minutes.
To deactivate press button (1) again, or insert electronic
key in steering lock.Note:
For operation in the USA only: This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device could void
to the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Mechanical keys
The mechanical keys work only in the driver’s door,
tailgate, and storage compartment locks.
Notes:
The mechanical key does not operate the central locking
system or antitheft alarm system.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with
the mechanical key.
If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 308.
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33 Central locking system
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and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the
alarm. When opening a door while the central locking
system is in the:
•selective unlocking mode, only that individual door
is unlocked. The remaining doors, the tailgate and
fuel filler flap remain locked.
•global unlocking mode, all doors, the tailgate and
fuel filler flap are unlocked.
Notes:
In case of a malfunction in the central locking system
the doors can be locked and unlocked individually.
To lock, push down lock buttons and turn mechanical
key in driver’s door lock to position 3. In addition lock
the tailgate.To unlock, pull inside door handles or turn mechanical
key in driver’s door lock to position 2.
Rear doors can only be opened from inside by first
pulling up on the door lock button.
When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will
sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
steering lock or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic key.
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Central locking switch
1Locking
2Unlocking
The central locking switch is located in the center
console.
The doors and tailgate can only be locked with the
central locking switch, if front doors are closed.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch, while in the selective remote control
mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch, while in the global remote control mode,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a front door is
opened from the inside.
Notes:
If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote
control, the doors and tailgate cannot be unlocked with
the central locking switch.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with
the central locking switch.
If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the
alarm. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in
the steering lock or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic key.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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6Lock
7Recessed handleTo close the tailgate, pull down on inside grip (8) and
press down on outside grip molding (5) until the tailgate
latch engages. It is not necessary to slam the tailgate
closed, a power-assisted mechanism will draw the
tailgate quietly and automatically.
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Important!
In case of danger, the closed tailgate can be opened with
the inside or outside handle.
Only drive with the tailgate closed as otherwise exhaust
fumes may enter the vehicle interior.Notes:
In case of a malfunction in the central locking system
the tailgate can be locked and unlocked individually.
To unlock, turn mechanical key in lock to position 1, or
push lock button to position 1, see page 36.
To lock, turn mechanical key in lock to position 2, or
push lock button to position 2, see page 36.
The rear compartment lamp will be switched off by the
contact switch only if the tailgate is fully closed.
When opening the tailgate completely, always make sure
that there is sufficient overhead clearance.
When unlocking the tailgate with the mechanical key,
the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
steering lock or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic key.
If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 308.
Wa r n i n g !
To prevent possible personal injury, always keep
hands and fingers away from the tailgate opening
when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful
when small children are around.To prevent personal injury, never activate the
closing assist mechanism by tampering with the
tailgate latch.In case the closing procedure causes potential
danger, the closing procedure can be immediately
halted by pulling the outside recessed handle.