2003 Mercedes-benz E Class Wagon Owners Manual

Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use scouring agents.

Seat belts The webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents. Use only clear, lukewarm water and soap. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above 176°F (80°C) or in direct sunlight.

Warning! Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection.

Headliner Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt.

Hard plastic trim items Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.

Plastic and rubber parts Do not use oil or wax on these parts.

Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently discolored. By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be prevented. Leather Upholstery Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as its underside should not become wet. Cloth Upholstery Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt. MB Tex Upholstery Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.

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Spare parts service ........................322
Warranty coverage .........................322
Identification labels .......................323
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............324
Technical data ................................325
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -

capacities ...................................328

Engine oils ...................................... 330
Engine oil additives ...................... 330
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 330
Brake fluid ...................................... 330
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 331
Fuel requirements ........................ 331
Gasoline additives ......................... 332
Coolants .......................................... 332
Consumer information ................. 334

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Spare parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service. More than 300 000 different spare parts, for Mercedes-Benz models, are available. Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections. Each part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare parts should be installed.

Important! The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle which damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or compromise its durability or safety.

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Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the “warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet and your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties:

1. New vehicle limited warranty 2. Emission system warranty 3. Emission performance warranty 4. California, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont

emission control systems warranty

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz Center.

Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

Identification labels

1 Certification label

2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

P63.20-2368-26

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Layout of poly-V-belt drive

3 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) 4 Engine number 5 Body number and paintwork number 6 Emission control label 7 Information label, California version

Vacuum line routing for emission control system

When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine number.

1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Crankshaft 3 Air conditioner compressor 4 Generator (alternator) 5 Idler pulley 6 Power steering pump 7 Coolant pump

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Engine Mode of operation

No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349

E 320 (210.265)1
E 320 4MATIC (210.282)1
112
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.30 in (84.00 mm) 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm3) 10:1
221 hp/5600 rpm (165 kW/5600 rpm) Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 232 ft.lb/3000 rpm (315 Nm/3000 rpm) 6000 rpm 1-4-3-6-2-5
2390 mm

Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for

the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.

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Rims – Tires

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Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All season tires: Radial-ply tires Winter tires: Radial-ply tires

Spare wheel Rim (steel) Wheel offset All season tire: Radial-ply tire

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Electrical system

Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery Spark plugs

E 320
E 320 4MATIC 71/2 J x 16 H 2
1.6 in (41 mm)

215/55 R 16 93 H

215/55 R 16 93 H M+S

Electrode gap Tightening torque

14 V/115 A 12V/1.7 kW 12V/100 Ah Bosch F 8 DPER Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm) 15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)

71/2 J x 16 H 2
1.6 in (41 mm)

215/55 R 16 93 H

Weights (see certification tag)

Roof load on roof rails max. Roof load on protective strips (distributed over total area) max.

220 lb (100 kg)

175 lb (80 kg)

Main dimensions

Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall height Wheel base Track, front Track, rear

E 320 4MATIC

E 320
192.2 in (4883 mm) 192.2 in (4883 mm) 70.8 in (1799 mm) 70.8 in (1799 mm) 59.3 in (1505 mm) 59.3 in (1505 mm) 111.5 in (2833 mm) 111.5 in (2833 mm) 60.4 in (1534 mm) 60.2 in (1528 mm) 60.6 in (1538 mm) 60.6 in (1538 mm)

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities

Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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E 320 4MATIC E 320 4MATIC

Engine with oil filter Automatic transmission Rear axle Front axle Transfer case Power steering

Front wheel hubs

Brake system

1 MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10

Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 8.0 US qt (7.5 l)

1.4 US qt (1.3 l) 0.5 US qt (0.46 l) 0.9 US qt (0.9 l) approx. 1.3 US qt (1.1 l)

approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each

approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Recommended engine oils Automatic transmission fluid1

Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Automatic transmission fluid1
MB Power steering fluid or an approved Dextron III ATF High temperature roller bearing grease MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)

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Windshield washer system Headlamp washer system Cooling system

Fuel tank including a reserve of

Air conditioner system

Capacity approx. 5.8 US qt (5.5 l)

approx. 1.9 US qt (1.8 l)

approx. 10.6 US qt (10 l)

approx. 18.5 US gal (70.0 l) approx. 2.4 US gal (9.0 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. MB Windshield washer concentrate “S” 1
MB Windshield washer concentrate “S” 1
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON) R-134a refrigerant and special PAC lubricant (Never R-12)

1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and

commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see page 276.

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Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on recommended brands is available in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet , or at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Engine oil additives Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Air conditioner refrigerant R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air conditioner system. Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil, otherwise damage to the system will occur.

Brake fluid During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing the system’s efficiency. The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two years, preferably in the spring. It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will provide you with additional information.

Premium unleaded gasoline

Caution! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: • Have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible,

• Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration, • Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm, if the

vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage,

• Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal

position, if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

Fuel requirements Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM standard D 439: The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane number and the Motor (M) octane number: [(R+M)/2]. This is also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as Ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%, MTBE not to exceed 15%. The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure etc..

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Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of only quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives, carbon deposits can build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: • Warm-up hesitation • Unstable idle • Knocking/pinging • Misfire • Power loss Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel. They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: • Corrosion protection • Freeze protection • Boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point) The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -22°F (-30°C) and corrosion protection. If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C). The coolant solution must be used year-round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil- over protection. You should have it replaced every 15 years or 150 000 miles (250 000 km), whichever comes first. Coolant system design and coolant used stipulate the replacement interval. The above replacement interval is only applicable if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/ antifreeze solution or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Factory Approved

Service Products pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level. To provide the important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze (equals a freeze protection to approx. -22 °F [-30 °C]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/ antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. -49 °F [-45°C]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB anticorrosion/ antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure that the mixture is in accordance with label instructions. The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If your are not sure about the water quality, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used

in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/ antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life.) Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your car: Mercedes-Benz 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent. Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in the hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Approx. freeze protection – 35 °F – 49 °F (– 45 °C) (– 37 °C)

5.6 US qt (5.3 l)

5.8 US qt (5.5 l)

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Consumer information This has been prepared as required of all manufactures of passenger cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Uniform tire quality grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Tread wear 200

Traction AA

Temperature A

All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest are “AA”, “A”, “B”, and “C”. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked “C” may have poor traction performance.

Warning! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straightahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature The temperature grades are “A” (the highest), “B”, and “C”, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade “C” corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

Warning! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause excessive heat build up and possible tire failure.

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ABS (Antilock brake system) .......................................227
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................248

ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction and warning

messages ....................................................................253
Adjusting steering wheel ................................................ 81
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................330
Air distribution .............................................................. 130
Air volume ...................................................................... 130
Airbag deactivation system ............................................65
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ........................................249
Airbags ..............................................................................68
Alarm system ..............................................................39, 41
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...................220, 275, 328, 332
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................................227
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................248
Antitheft alarm system ...................................................39
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 217
Armrest, rear bench ...................................................... 162
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 166
Center console, front ................................................ 166
Rear doors .................................................................. 167

Audio system ..................................................................135
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 ..............................................35
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

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 ...............................................203
Emergency operation ............................................... 211
Fluid level ................................................................... 274
Program mode selector switch ............................... 210
Selector lever position ..............................................206
Transmission selector lever, manually

unlocking ..............................................................296

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system .....................65
Self-test .........................................................................65
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................225
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................247
Battery .............................................................................289
Battery recycling .......................................................290

BATTERY / ALTERNATOR - malfunction and

warning messages ....................................................252
Block heater ....................................................................221

BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction and warning

messages ................................................................... 253
Brake assist system (BAS) ........................................... 225
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 247
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 330
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction and warning

messages ................................................................... 254

BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction and warning

messages ................................................................... 254
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 254
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 245
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 245
Brakes ....................................................214, 225, 227, 230
Bulbs

Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 297

Capacities

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 328
Cargo tie-down rings .....................................................178
Catalytic converter .........................................................198
CD changer ......................................................................148
Audio systems ..............................................................97
Cellular telephone ..........................................................179
Center console ..................................................................20

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Central locking switch ....................................................34
Central locking system ...................................................27
Automatic central locking .........................................35
Choosing global or selective mode ...........................30
Electronic key ..............................................................25
Locking and unlocking ..............................................29
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 31
Remote control ............................................................25
Summer opening/convenience feature ...................30
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............244
Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 241
Checking engine oil level

Via engine oil level indicator ...................................117
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................273
Child restraint ..................................................... 57, 65, 77
Child seat

Infant and child restraint systems ...........................77
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................. 314
Clock, setting ...................................................................110
Coin holder in glove box lid ......................................... 163
COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio ........ 186
Combination switch ......................................................122
Consumer information ..................................................334
Control and operation of radio transmitters ............. 186
COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction and

warning messages ....................................................256

Coolant level ...................................................................274
Adding coolant .......................................................... 275
Checking .....................................................................274

COOLANT TEMP. - malfunction and warning

messages ................................................................... 257
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................90
Coolants .......................................................................... 332
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 333
Cruise control ................................................................ 222
Cup holder

In center console .......................................................165
In glove box lid ..........................................................163
In rear bench armrest ...............................................162

Daytime running lamps ................................................120
Standing water

Driving instructions .................................................221

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -

malfunction and warning messages ......................251

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) - malfunction

and warning messages .............................................251
Display illumination ........................................................89
Doors ..................................................................................32
Drinking and Driving .................................................... 213

Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 213
Driving instructions ...................................................... 213
Driving off ....................................................................... 215

ELEC. STABIL. PROG. - malfunction and warning

messages ....................................................................263
Electrical outlet ..............................................................269
Electronic key ...................................................................25
Changing batteries ...................................................304
Synchronizing remote control ................................306
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................230
Control switch ...........................................................232
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................247
Synchronizing ...........................................................231
Warning lamp ............................................................247

Emergency call

See Tele Aid ............................................................... 188
Emergency engine shut-down .....................................306
Emergency tensioning device (ETD) .............................67
Emergency tensioning device (ETD) .............................67
SRS indicator lamp ...................................................246
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................35
Emission control ............................................................ 199

Emission control label .................................................. 324
Engine compartment .................................................... 270
ENGINE FAN - malfunction and warning

messages ................................................................... 255

Engine malfunction

CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ...... 244
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 330
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 118
Engine oil level

Checking .............................................................117, 273
Warning ......................................................................261

ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction and warning

messages ....................................................................261
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 117
Engine oils ..................................................................... 330
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................ 230
Control switch .......................................................... 232
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 247
Synchronizing ...........................................................231
Warning lamp ........................................................... 247
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) .............................67
ETD (Emergency tensioning device)

SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 246

Express opening and closing

Power windows ..........................................................154
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 119

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Exterior lamps ................................................................297
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror ....303
Headlamp assembly .................................................298
High mounted stop lamp .........................................303
License plate lamps ..................................................302
Low and high beam ..................................................299
Parking lamps ..................................................300, 301
Replacing bulbs .........................................................297
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................303
Standing lamps .................................................300, 301
Taillamp assemblies .................................................301
Turn signal lamps ............................................300, 301

First aid kit .....................................................................266
Flat tire

Changing wheels ......................................................282
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................114
Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with

electronic stability program (ESP) .........................229
Fuel ..................................................................................239
Gasoline additives ....................................................332
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 239, 329, 331

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Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 246
Fuel requirements .........................................................331
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 246
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 328
Fuse box

Fuses .......................................................................... 267
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 267

Garage door opener .......................................................180
Gasoline

Additives .................................................................... 332
Fuel requirements ....................................................331
Premium unleaded ...................................................331
General notes on the central locking system ..............26
Global locking

Central locking ............................................................27
Glove box .........................................................................163

H Hazard warning flasher switch ...................................125
Head restraints

Front seat .....................................................................48
Rear seat .......................................................................49
Rear seat head restraint, storage ..............................50
Synchronizing .............................................................44
Headlamp cleaning system .......................................... 121
Headlights ........................................................................119
Heated seats .....................................................................52
High beams

Combination switch .................................................. 122
Hood .................................................................................270

Identification labels .......................................................323
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 161
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .......... 88, 244
Individual settings ..........................................................110
Infant and child restraint systems ................................77
Information call

See Tele Aid ............................................................... 188
Instrument cluster ...........................................................86

Activating .....................................................................89
Illumination .................................................................89
Indicator lamps ............................................................88
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior

General notes .............................................................162
Interior lighting ..............................................................159

Jump starting ..................................................................291

Keys, changing batteries .............................................. 304
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................24

Lamps, exterior

Fog lamps ...........................................................119, 301
Headlamps ........................................ 119, 258, 298, 316
Parking lamps ...........................................119, 300, 301
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 297

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Side marker lamp, front ...................................119, 303
Standing lamps ......................................... 119, 300, 301
Taillamps ........................................... 119, 258, 301, 316
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................324
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction and warning

messages ....................................................................259
Lighter ............................................................................. 168
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction and warning

messages ....................................................................258
Limp home mode ........................................................... 211
Loading instructions ..................................................... 177
Locking and unlocking ...................................................29
Low beams

Exterior lamps ...........................................................297

Maintenance ................................................................... 187
Malfunction and indicator lamp in the

center console ...........................................................249

Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument

cluster .........................................................................244
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................250
ABS-SYSTEM .............................................................253
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .......................................252
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................253

342

BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 254
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 254
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 256
COOLANT TEMP. ...................................................... 257
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........251
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ................251
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. .............................................. 263
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 255
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..................................................261
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 259
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 258
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 255
REMOVE KEY ........................................................... 259
STEERING GEAR OIL ............................................... 260
TELE AID ................................................................... 263
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 262
Malfunction message memory ....................................108
Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................. 308
Mechanical keys ...............................................................31
Memory ................................................................45, 81, 84
Recalling .......................................................................46
Storing ...........................................................................45
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................83
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................83
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................82
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 51

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

Navigation system - Multifunction display ................ 105
Night security Illumination .........................................120

On-board diagnostic system .........................................244
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ......................................90
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21

Panic button ......................................................................31
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................178
Parking ............................................................................ 216
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 234
Malfunction ............................................................... 238
Parktronic switch ..................................................... 238
Sensors ...................................................................... 235
Warning indicators .................................................. 236
Parking brake ............................... 212, 214, 216, 231, 245
PARKING BRAKE - malfunction and

warning messages ................................................... 255
Power assistance ............................................................ 214
Power seats, front .............................................................42
Power windows ...............................................................154
Blocking of rear door window operation ...............155
Opening and closing ...................................................30
Synchronizing ...........................................................156
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information ..........................................................7

Index

Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

343

Instruments and controls

Index

Radio

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Audio Systems .............................................................97
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 186
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 123
Reading lamps rear compartment ............................... 160
Rear view mirrors ............................................................82
Antiglare night position .............................................82
Exterior .........................................................................83
Inside ............................................................................82
Parking position ..........................................................85
Storing mirror positions in memory ........................84
Rear window defroster .................................................. 130
Rear window wiper/washer .........................................124
Rear-facing bench seat .................................................. 175
Remote control .................................................................27
Battery replacement .................................................304

REMOVE KEY - malfunction and warning

messages ....................................................................259

Replacement keys

Obtaining .....................................................................25
Replacing bulbs ..............................................................297
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................308
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132

344

Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call

See Tele Aid ...............................................................188
Roof rack .......................................................................... 311

Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency

tensioning device and airbag ....................................75
Seat belts ...........................................................................57
Fastening ......................................................................59
Rear-facing bench seat ............................................... 61
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................58
Unfastening ..................................................................62
Warning lamp ........................................................... 248
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................57
Seat heater ........................................................................52
Vehicles with seat ventilation ...................................54
Vehicles without seat ventilation .............................53
Seat ventilation ................................................................55
Seats ...................................................................................42
Memory function .........................................................45
Multicontour seat ........................................................51
Power seats front .........................................................42

Selective locking

Central locking system ..............................................27

Service indicator

See Flexible service system (FSS) ...........................114
Setting the audio volume ...............................................113
Side marker lamp ..........................................................303
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 157
Emergency operation ...............................................307
Express opening ....................................................... 158
Opening and closing ..................................................30
Synchronizing ........................................................... 158
Snow chains .................................................................... 219
SOS-call

See Tele Aid ............................................................... 188
Spare parts service ........................................................322
Spare wheel ....................................................................277
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 129
Split rear bench seat ..................................................... 169
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ...........................66
Indicator lamp ...........................................................246
SRS malfunction .........................................................68
Start lock-out ....................................................................26
Starting and turning off the engine ............................202
STEERING GEAR OIL - malfunction and warning

messages ....................................................................260
Steering lock ...................................................................200

Steering wheel adjustment .............................................81
Storage compartments

Above ashtray in center console .............................164
Glove box ....................................................................163
In center console .......................................................164
Stowing things in the vehicle ......................................177
Sun visors ........................................................................ 161
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...........................66
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 246
SRS malfunction ..........................................................68

Tachometer ........................................................................ 91
Tailgate ..............................................................................36
Technical data ................................................................ 325
Electrical system ...................................................... 326
Main dimensions ..................................................... 327
Rims and Tires ......................................................... 326
Weights ...................................................................... 326
Tele Aid ............................................................................188
Emergency calls ........................................................189
Information ................................................................193
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 191
Roadside Assistance .................................................192

Index

Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

345

Instruments and controls

Index

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

TELE AID - malfunction and warning messages ......263
Telephone ........................................................................ 100
General notes ............................................................. 186
Incoming call ............................................................. 104
Redialing .................................................................... 102
Telephone book ......................................................... 100
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 186
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 187
Tires ................................................................................. 216
Driving instructions ................................................. 216
Rims and tires ...........................................................326
Rotating wheels .........................................................280
Tire inflation pressure .............................................287
Tire replacement .......................................................279
Tire speed rating ....................................................... 218
Tire traction ............................................................... 218
Winter driving instructions .................................... 219

Tool kit

Vehicle tools ...............................................................277
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 41
Towing the vehicle .........................................................294
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ....296
Traveling abroad ............................................................221
Trip computer ................................................................. 106
Trip odometer ................................................................... 91
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 122

346

Turn signals ....................................................................122

Vanity mirrors ................................................................ 161
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 278
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 277
Ventilated seats ................................................................54

Warning lamps

Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ..............88
Warranty Coverage ....................................................... 322
WASHER FLUID - malfunction and warning

messages ................................................................... 262
What you should know at the gas station ................. 239
Wheels ............................................................................ 279
Changing ................................................................... 282
Light alloy wheels ..................................................... 318
Rims and tires .......................................................... 326
Rotating ..................................................................... 280
Spare wheel ................................................................281
Where to find it ................................................................ 13

Windows

Power windows .......................................................... 154

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid

mixing ratio ............................................................... 276

Windshield and headlamp washer system

Refilling ...................................................................... 276
Winter driving ................................................................220
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 219
Wiper

Replacing wiper blade insert ..................................308

Wiper operation

Combination switch .................................................. 122

Index

Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

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Service and Literature

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your

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If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.

For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com.

Warning! To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury. If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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