instrument panel MERCEDES-BENZ E430 2002 W210 User Guide

202 Parking brake
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Parking brakeTo engage, firmly depress parking brake pedal. When
the electronic key is in steering lock position 2, the
brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should
come on brightly.
To release the parking brake, pull handle on instrument
panel. The brake warning lamp in the instrument
cluster should go out.
A warning sounds, if you start to drive without having
released the parking brake.
Also see brake warning lamp on page 235.
P42.20-2059-26
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could release the parking brake, which
could result in an accident or serious injury.
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260 Engine compartment
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
To o p e n :
To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the
driver’s side of the instrument panel. At the same time a
handle will extend out of the radiator grill (it may be
necessary to lift the hood up slightly).
Caution!
To avoid damage to the windshield wiper or hood, open
the hood only with wiper in the parked position.
P68.00-2431-26
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299 Manual release for fuel filler flap
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Manual release for fuel filler flapThe manual release knob is located behind the right
side trunk panel.
In case the central locking system does not release the
fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob while
simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap.
P80.20-2090-26
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337 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Multifunction display ...................................................... 92
Audio systems ............................................................. 97
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 96
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 96
Individual settings .....................................................110
Malfunction message memory ............................... 108
Navigation system ..................................................... 105
Telephone ................................................................... 100
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 96
Trip computer ............................................................ 106
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 92
Setting the audio volume ..........................................113
NNavigation system
Multifunction display ............................................... 105
Night security illumination ......................................... 120OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................234
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8Outside temperature indicator ....................................... 90
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
PPanic button ......................................................................32
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 169
Parking ........................................................................... 206
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 224
Malfunction ............................................................... 228
Parktronic switch ..................................................... 228
Sensors ...................................................................... 225
Warning indicators .................................................. 226
Parking brake ............................. 202, 204, 206, 221, 235
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 245
Power assistance ........................................................... 204
Power seats front ..............................................................45
Power windows ............................................................... 154
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 155
Opening and closing ................................................... 31
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 156
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
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