AIRBAG MERCEDES-BENZ E430 2002 W210 Owner's Guide

76 Restraint systems
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When you sell the vehicle we strongly urge you to give
notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with
an “SRS” by alerting him to the applicable section in the
Operator’s Manual.
• Airbags and “ETR’s” are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An airbag or
emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) that was
activated must be replaced.• No modifications of any kind may be made to
any components or wiring of the “SRS”. This
includes changing or removing any component
or part of the “SRS”, the installation of
additional trim material, badges etc. over the
steering wheel hub, front passenger airbag
cover, door trim panels, or door frame trims,
and installation of additional electrical /
electronic equipment on or near “SRS”
components and wiring. Keep area between
airbags and occupants free of objects (e.g.
packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).• Do not use handles above doors for placing
such items as coat hangers etc.• An airbag system component within the
steering wheel gets hot after the airbag has
inflated. Do not touch.
• Improper work on the system, including
incorrect installation and removal, can lead to
possible injury through an unintended
activation of the “SRS”.• In addition, through improper work there is
the risk of rendering the “SRS” inoperative or
causing unintended deployment. Work on the
“SRS” must therefore only be performed by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.• For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the airbag unit or
emergency tensioning retractor, our safety
instructions must be followed. These
instructions are available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.• Given the considerable deployment speed and
the textile structure of the airbags, there is the
possibility of abrasions or other injuries
resulting from airbag deployment.
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Wa r n i n g !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger
front airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal
injury can result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Infants and small children should never share a
seat belt with another occupant. During an
accident, they could be crushed between the
occupant and seat belt.Children too big for child restraint systems must
ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or
neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. to
the point where a lap / shoulder belt fits properly
without one.When the child restraint is not in use, remove it
from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to
prevent the child restraint from becoming a
projectile in the event of an accident.Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle;
even if the children are secured in a child restraint
system may use vehicle equipment can cause
serious personal injury.
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88 Instrument cluster
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Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
High beam
ABS malfunction, see page 238
Brake fluid low (except Canada).
Parking brake engaged, see page 202
Brake fluid low (Canada only).
Parking brake engaged, see page 202
BAS malfunction, see page 237
ESP malfunction, see page 237
Fasten seat belts, see page 59
ESP. Adjust driving to road condition,
see page 237Engine malfunction indicator lamp. If the
“CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator
lamp comes on when the engine is running,
it indicates a malfunction of the fuel
management system, emission control
system, systems which impact emissions, or
the fuel cap is not closed tight. In all cases,
we recommend that you have the
malfunction checked as soon as possible,
see page 234
SRS malfunction, see page 236
Function indicator lamp on the center console
Front passenger airbag automatically
switched off, see page 239
ABSBRAKE
CHECK
ENGINESRS
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125 Hazard warning flasher
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Hazard warning flasher switchThe hazard warning flasher can be activated either
manually via the switch located in the dashboard, or it
is activated automatically at the time an airbag is
deployed.
To activate hazard warning flasher, press switch once.
To deactivate, press switch again.
If hazard warning flasher was activated automatically,
press switch twice to deactivate.
Note:
With the hazard warning flasher activated, the
combination switch in position for either left or right
turn, and the electronic key in steering lock position 2,
only the respective left or right side turn signals will
operate. After turn signal cancellation, the hazard
warning flasher is activated.
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179 Tele Aid
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Always make sure that the indicator lamps in the
“SOS” button, in the “Roadside Assistance” button and
in the “Information” button do not remain illuminated
constantly in red and the message “TELE AID – VISIT
WORKSHOP” is not displayed in the multifunction
display after the system self check.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the
system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated automatically:
•following an accident in which the Emergency
Tensioning Retractors (ETR’s) or airbags deploy,
•if the antitheft alarm or the tow away alarm stays on
for more than 20 seconds, see pages 43 and 44.
An emergency call can also be initiated manually by
opening the cover next to the inside rear view mirror
labeled “SOS”, then briefly pressing the button located
under the cover. See below for instructions on initiating
an emergency call manually.Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator
lamp in the “SOS” button will begin to flash. The
message “EMERGENCY CALL – CONNECTING CALL”
appears in the multifunction display. When the
connection is established, the message “EMERGENCY
CALL – CALL CONNECTED” appears in the
multifunction display. All information relevant to the
emergency, such as the location of the vehicle
(determined by the GPS satellite location system),
vehicle model, identification number and color are
generated.
A voice connection between the Response Center and
the occupants of the vehicle will be established
automatically soon after the emergency call has been
initiated. When a voice connection is established the
audio system mutes and the message “TELE AID –
EMERGENCY CALL ACTIVE” appears in the
multifunction display. The Response Center will attempt
to determine more precisely the nature of the accident
provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle.
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233 Contents – Instrument cluster display
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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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236 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp
The operational readiness of the airbag
system is verified by the indicator lamp
“SRS” in the instrument cluster when
turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 1
or 2. If no malfunction is detected, the lamp will go out
after approximately 4 seconds; after the lamp goes out,
the system continues to monitor the components and
circuitry of the airbag system and will indicate a
malfunction by coming on again.
See page 69 for notes on airbags, see page 68 for belt
tensioners and page 59 for infant and child seat
restraint.Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning
When the warning lamp (1) comes on after starting the
engine, or if it comes on while driving, it indicates that
the fuel level is down to the reserve quantity of
approximately 2.6 gal (10 liters).
The warning lamp blinks when the fuel cap is not
closed, or a fuel system leak has been detected.
Retighten cap and see if lamp goes out after restart and
next OBD selfcheck.
If the warning lamp continues to blink after closing the
fuel cap correctly, have the fuel system checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
also cause t he “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate, see
page 234.
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.SRS
1
P54.30-4557-21
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239 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center
console
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
The 7 indicator lamp will light up for approximately
6 seconds when you turn the electronic key in steering
lock to position 1 or 2.
The 7 indicator lamp stays lit as long as a
BabySmart
TM compatible child seat is properly installed
on the front passenger seat. It indicates that the front
passenger airbag is switched off.
See page 66 for BabySmart
TM deactivation system.
BabySmart
TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.
Wa r n i n g !
The BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system will
ONLY work with a special child seat designed to
operate with it. It will not work with child seats
which are not BabySmart
TMcompatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion and
child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the
effectiveness of the deactivation systems.Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of special child seats.The passenger front airbag will not deploy only if
the7 indicator lamp remains illuminated.Please be sure to check the indicator every time
you use the special system child seat. Should the
light go out while the restraint is installed, please
check installation. If the light remains out, do not
use the BabySmart
TM restraint to transport children
on the front passenger seat until the systems has
been repaired.
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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 217
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 238
ABS-SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ......................243
Adjusting steering wheel ................................................ 81
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 324
Air distribution .............................................................. 130
Air volume ...................................................................... 130
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 66
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ........................................239
Airbags .............................................................................. 69
Alarm system ............................................................. 43, 44
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ....................210, 264, 323, 326
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 217
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 238
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 43
Aquaplaning ...................................................................207
Armrest, rear bench ...................................................... 162
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 166
Center console ........................................................... 166
Rear doors .................................................................. 167Audio system
Anti-theft system ....................................................... 137
Button and soft key operation ................................. 138
Cassette mode ............................................................ 143
CD changer ................................................................. 148
CD mode ..................................................................... 147
Operating and display elements ............................. 136
Operating safety ........................................................ 135
Operation – audio and telephone ........................... 135
Radio mode ................................................................ 141
Telephone operation ................................................. 151
Audio systems ................................................................... 97
Cassette player ............................................................ 99
CD player ......................................................................98
Radio .............................................................................97
Automatic central locking .............................................. 36
Automatic climate control ............................................ 126
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 132
Air distribution .......................................................... 130
Air recirculation ........................................................ 131
Air volume .................................................................. 130
Basic setting ............................................................... 129
Defogging windows ................................................... 129
Defrosting ...................................................................129
Display and controls .................................................128
Dust filter ................................................................... 131
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331 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Economy ..................................................................... 129
Front center console
compartment ventilation .................................... 133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ............................................. 134
Rear window defroster ............................................. 130
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 132
Special settings ......................................................... 129
Automatic transmission ............................................... 193
Emergency operation ............................................... 201
Fluid level ...................................................................263
Program mode selector switch ............................... 200
Selector lever position .............................................. 196
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................. 287
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 66
Self-test ......................................................................... 66
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 215
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 237
Battery .............................................................................280
Battery recycling ....................................................... 281
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................242Block heater .................................................................... 211
BRAKE ASSIST -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 243
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 215
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 237
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 324
BRAKE FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 244
BRAKE LINING WEAR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 244
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 244
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 235
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 235
Brakes .................................................... 204, 215, 217, 220
Bulbs
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 288
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 322
Cargo tie-down hooks .................................................... 169
Catalytic converter ......................................................... 188
CD changer ...................................................................... 148
Audio systems ..............................................................97
Cellular telephone .......................................................... 170
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