key MERCEDES-BENZ E55AMG 2002 W210 Workshop Manual

123 Combination switch
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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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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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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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130 Automatic climate control
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Rear window defroster
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
To select, press F button.
To c a nc el, pr ess F button again.
Notes:
Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed
before activating the defroster.
The rear window defroster uses a large amount of
power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off
the defroster as soon as the window is clear.
The defroster is automatically turned off after a
maximum of 12 minutes of operation.
If several power consumers are turned on
simultaneously, or the battery is only partially charged,
it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn
itself off. When this happens, the indicator lamp inside
the switch starts blinking.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
defroster automatically turns itself back on.Air distribution
UPress b button for each side repeatedly until the
requested symbol is displayed.
Air volume
Press - or + side of rocker switch ï until the
requested blower speed is attained. A choice of 7 blower
speeds is available.
To switch the automatic climate control off, press - side
of rocker switch ï until symbol OFF is displayed.IThe fresh air supply to the car interior is shut off.
While driving, use this setting only temporarily,
otherwise the windshield could fog up.
To switch the automatic climate control on again, press
U, P, or + side of ï.
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Activated charcoal filter
An activated charcoal filter markedly reduces bad odors
and removes pollutants from the air entering the
passenger compartment.
To select, press e button.
To c a nc el, pr ess e button again.
The blower speed is slightly increased to supply a
constant volume of air.
The system switches automatically to the air
recirculation mode, if the carbon monoxide (CO) or
nitric oxide (NO
X) of the outside air increases beyond a
predetermined level.
When pressing button P or S, the filter is also
switched off.
Notes:
The automatic air recirculation does not function when
selecting the Economy mode S, or the outside
temperature is below 45
°F (7
°C).
The activated charcoal filter should be switched off
when windows fog up on the inside, or if the passenger
compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled
down.Residual engine heat utilization
With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue
heating the interior for a short while.
Air volume and distribution are controlled
automatically.
To s e l e c t :
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 0 or
remove electronic key. Close air outlet in rear
passenger compartment.
Press T button.
This function selection will not activate if the battery
charge level is insufficient.
To c a n c e l :
Press T button.
The system will automatically shut off
•If you turn electronic key in steering lock to
position 2,
•after approximately 30 minutes,
•if the battery voltage drops.
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136 Audio system
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Operating and display elements
1On / off, volume, see page 139
2Telephone mode selector, see page 151
3S e e k , s e e p a g e 141 , 14 5 a n d 14 9
4Radio mode selector, see page 141
5Tune, see page 141 and 142
Fast forward / reverse, see page 145 and 1496CD mode selector, see page 148
7Display panel, see page 143
8Alpha-numeric keypad for
station storage and frequency entry, see page 142
CD / Track access, see page 145 and 150
optional telephone, see page 151
9Function button, see page 142 and 150
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137 Audio system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 10Soft keys for
radio band selection, see page 141
tone controls, see page 139
scan, see page 142
Tape eject, see page 144
Tape track select, see page 144
Dolby, see page 146
CD random / repeat, see page 150
11Tape mode selector, see page 143
Anti-theft system
If the power supply to the
radio has been
interrupted,“CODE” will
appear on the display when it
is next switched on. The radio
will only work after the five-digit code has been entered
using the buttons on the right-hand control panel.The code number is shown on the Radio code card,
supplied with the radio.
Important!
Never leave the Radio code card in the vehicle. Keep it
in a safe place.
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Entering the code number
Switch on the radio.“CODE” will appear on the display.
Using the buttons on the alpha-numeric keypad, enter
the five digit code. Confirm by pressing the “OK” key.
If an incorrect code has been entered and confirmed,
“CODE” will reappear on the display. The correct code
must be entered once again.
If an incorrect code is entered
three times, “WAIT” will
appear on the display and the
radio will be locked out for
about 10 minutes.
Note:
The lock out time will only count down if the radio is
left switched on.Button and soft key operation
In these instructions, the alpha-numeric keypad (right
side of radio face) and the function buttons (left side of
the radio face) are referred to as “buttons” and the four
keys under the display are referred to as “soft keys”.
Note:
Do not press directly on the radio display face.
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139 Audio system
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Switching on and off
Press the control knob .
The radio is switched off when the ignition key is
turned to position 0 or removed from the ignition. The
radio is switched on again when the ignition key is
turned to position 1 or 2.
Note:
The radio can also be switched on even if the ignition
key is not inserted, but will switch itself off
automatically after one hour to conserve vehicle battery
power.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the control knob - turning the knob clockwise will
increase the volume, counterclockwise will decrease the
volume.Audio functions
The AUD key is used to select the BASS, TREBLE,
FADER and BALANCE functions. Settings for bass and
treble are stored separately for the cassette and CD
modes. Tone level settings are identified by the vertical
bars. The center (flat) setting is shown by one longer
bar in the center of the display.
Bass
Press the AUD key repeatedly
until “BASS” appears in the
display.
Treble
Press the AUD key repeatedly
un til “ TREB LE” ap pears in the
display.
Press the “+” key to increase
or the “-” key to decrease the level.
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Fader
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Press the AUD key repeatedly
until “FADER” appears on the
display. Press the “R” key to
move the sound to the rear
speakers or the “F” key to
move the sound to the front speakers.
Balance
Press the AUD key repeatedly
until “BALANCE” appears in
the display.
Press the “L” key to move the
sound to the left speaker or the “R” key to move the
sound to the right speaker.
1 not available on all models
Centering all audio functions
Push and hold down the
“AUD” key. All audio
functions (bass, treble,
balance and fader) are set to
center or flat positions, and
the volume is adjusted to a pre-set level.
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