2000 Mercedes-benz E Class Owners Manual

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and controls Technical data Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 316 Electrical system Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery Spark plugs Electrode gap Tightening torque Weights (see certification tag) E 320 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) E 430 14 V/150 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) E 55 AMG 14 V/150 A 12V/1.7 kW 12V/100 Ah Bosch F 8 DPER 0.039 in (1.0 mm) 15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm) Roof load max. Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) 220 lb (100 kg) Main Dimensions Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall height Wheel base Track, front Track, rear E 320 E 320 AWD E 430 E 430 AWD E 55 AMG 189.4 in (4810 mm) 70.8 in (1799 mm) 56.7 in (1439 mm) 111.5 in (2833 mm) 60.2 in (1529 mm) 59.9 in (1521 mm) 189.4 in (4810 mm) 70.8 in (1799 mm) 56.7 in (1439 mm) 111.5 in (2833 mm) 60.2 in (1529 mm) 59.9 in (1521 mm) 190 in (4818 mm) 70.8 in (1799 mm) 56.9 in (1445 mm) 111.5 in (2833 mm) 61.4 in (1560 mm) 60.7 in (1543 mm) Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 317 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities 318 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. Engine with oil filter E 320, E 430 Model E 55 AMG E 320 E 430, E 55 AMG E 320 with AWD E 430 with AWD E 320 with AWD E 430 with AWD Automatic transmission Rear axle Front axle Transfer case Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 8.0 US qt (7.5 l) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 9.6 US qt (9.1 l) 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) 0.5 US qt (0.46 l) Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Recommended engine oils Automatic transmission fluid Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90 approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) Automatic transmission fluid approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Power steering fluid High temperature roller bearing grease MB Brake fluid (DOT 4) Model E 320 E 430, E 55 AMG 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. 11.8 US qt (11.2 l) approx. 21.1 US gal (80.0 l) approx. 2.6 US gal (10.0 l) Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. MB Windshield washer concentrate “S” 1 MB Windshield washer concentrate “S” 1 MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze 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 263. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities 319 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities 320 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 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.. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities 321 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities 322 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 in the boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every 3 years. 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). 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 vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 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 Model E 320 Approx. freeze protection – 35°F – 49°F (– 45°C) (– 37°C) 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) 5.8 US qt (5.5 l) 6.5 US qt (6.2 l) E 320 CDI, E 430, E 55 AMG 5.9 US qt (5.6 l) Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities 323 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Consumer information 324 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. Consumer information 325 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Index Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Index ABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 217 Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................237 ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction and warning messages ......................242 Adjusting steering wheel ................................................ 81 Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................320 Air distribution .............................................................. 130 Air volume ...................................................................... 130 Airbag deactivation system ............................................67 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ........................................238 Airbags ..............................................................................70 Alarm system ............................................................. 43, 45 Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 210, 262, 319, 322 Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 217 Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................237 Antitheft alarm system ...................................................43 Aquaplaning ...................................................................207 Armrest, rear bench ...................................................... 162 Ashtrays .......................................................................... 166 Center console ........................................................... 166 Rear doors .................................................................. 167 326 Audio 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 ..............................................38 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 ............................................... 193 Emergency operation ...............................................201 Fluid level ...................................................................261 Program mode selector switch ...............................200 Selector lever position .............................................. 196 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking .............................................284 BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system .....................67 Self-test .........................................................................67 BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 215 Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................237 Battery .............................................................................277 Battery recycling .......................................................278 BATTERY / ALTERNATOR - malfunction and warning messages ......................241 Block heater ....................................................................210 BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction and warning messages ..................... 242 Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 215 Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 237 Brake fluid ..................................................................... 320 BRAKE FLUID - malfunction and warning messages ................................................... 243 BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction and warning messages ..................... 243 Brake pad wear .............................................................. 243 Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 235 Brake fluid low ......................................................... 235 Brakes .................................................... 204, 215, 217, 220 Capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 318 Cargo tie-down hooks ....................................................169 Catalytic converter .........................................................188 Cellular telephone ..........................................................170 Center console ..................................................................20 Central locking switch ....................................................37 Central locking system ....................................................29 Automatic central locking .........................................38 327 Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Index Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 328 Choosing global or selective mode ...........................32 Electronic main key ....................................................25 Electronic reserve key ................................................26 Locking and unlocking .............................................. 31 Mechanical keys ..........................................................34 Remote control ............................................................25 Summer opening/convenience feature ...................33 CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............234 Check regularly and before a long trip ......................231 Checking engine oil level Via engine oil level indicator ...................................117 Via oil dipstick ...........................................................260 Child restraint ..................................................... 60, 67, 78 Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................300 Clock, setting ...................................................................111 Coin holder in glove box lid ......................................... 163 COMAND, radio and telephone ....................................176 Combination switch ......................................................122 Consumer information ..................................................324 Control and operation of radio transmitters ..............176 COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction and warning messages ......................245 Coolant level ...................................................................261 Adding coolant ..........................................................262 Checking .................................................................... 261 COOLANT TEMP. - malfunction and warning messages ..................... 246 Coolant temperature gauge ............................................90 Coolants .......................................................................... 322 Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 323 Cruise control .................................................................212 Cup holder In center console .......................................................165 In glove box lid ..........................................................163 In rear bench armrest ...............................................162 Daytime running lamps ................................................120 Deep water Driving instructions ................................................. 211 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) - malfunction and warning messages ..................... 240 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) - malfunction and warning messages ..................... 240 Display illumination ........................................................89 Doors ..................................................................................35 Drinking and driving .................................................... 203 Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 203 Driving instructions ..................................................... 203 Driving off ...................................................................... 205 E ELEC. STABIL. PROG. - malfunction and warning messages ....................................................252 Electronic main key .........................................................25 Changing batteries ................................................... 291 Synchronizing remote control ................................293 Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................220 Control switch ...........................................................222 Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................237 Synchronizing ...........................................................221 Warning lamp ............................................................237 Emergency call See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178 Emergency engine shut-down .....................................293 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................69 SRS Indicator lamp ...................................................236 Emergency trunk lid release button .............................42 Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................38 Emission control ............................................................189 Emission control label .................................................. 310 Engine compartment .....................................................257 ENGINE FAN - malfunction and warning messages ....................................................244 Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................... 234 Engine Oil Additives ..................................................... 320 Engine oil consumption ................................................ 118 Engine oil level Checking .............................................................117, 260 Warning ..................................................................... 250 ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction and warning messages ................................................... 250 Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 117 Engine oils ..................................................................... 320 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................ 220 Control switch .......................................................... 222 Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 237 Synchronizing ...........................................................221 Warning lamp ........................................................... 237 ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................69 SRS Indicator lamp .................................................. 236 Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 119 Exterior lamps ............................................................... 285 Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror ..................................................... 290 Headlamp assembly ................................................. 286 High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 290 Low and high beams ................................................ 287 Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 329 Instruments and controls Index Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Parking lamps ..................................................288, 289 Replacing bulbs .........................................................285 Side marker lamp, front ...........................................290 Standing lamps .................................................288, 289 Taillamp assemblies .................................................289 Turn signal lamps ............................................288, 289 First aid kit .....................................................................254 Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................114 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ........................................................... 219 Fuel ..................................................................................229 Gasoline Additives ....................................................322 Premium unleaded gasoline ..................229, 319, 321 Fuel cap placement warning ........................................236 Fuel Requirements ........................................................321 Fuel reserve warning ....................................................236 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ............... 318 Fuses, electrical .............................................................255 330 Garage door opener ....................................................... 171 Gasoline Additives .................................................................... 322 Fuel Requirements ...................................................321 Premium unleaded .................................................. 229 General notes on the central locking system ...............................................28 Glove box .........................................................................163 Hazard warning flasher switch ...................................125 Head restraints Front seat .....................................................................52 Rear seat .......................................................................53 Synchronizing .............................................................48 Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................121 Headlights .......................................................................122 Heated seats ......................................................................55 Hood ................................................................................ 257 I Identification labels .......................................................309 Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 161 Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .............................................88, 234 Individual settings ..........................................................110 Infant and child restraint systems ................................78 Information call See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178 Instrument cluster ...........................................................86 Activating .....................................................................89 Illumination .................................................................89 Indicator lamps ...........................................................88 Instruments and controls ............................................... 18 Interior General notes ............................................................. 162 Interior lighting ............................................................. 159 Jump starting ..................................................................279 Keys, vehicle .....................................................................24 Lamps, exterior Fog lamps ...........................................................119, 289 Headlamps ........................................ 119, 247, 286, 302 Parking lamps ...........................................119, 288, 289 Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 285 Side marker lamp, front ...................................119, 290 Standing lamps .........................................119, 288, 289 Taillamps .......................................... 119, 247, 289, 302 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 311 LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction and warning messages ..................... 248 Lighter .............................................................................168 LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction and warning messages ..................... 247 Limp home mode ............................................................201 Locking and unlocking .................................................... 31 Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 331 Instruments and controls Index Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Maintenance ...................................................................177 Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console ................................................238 Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .........................................234 Malfunction and warning messages ...........................239 ABS-SYSTEM .............................................................242 BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ....................................... 241 BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................242 BRAKE FLUID ............................................................243 BRAKE LINING WEAR .............................................243 COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................245 COOLANT TEMP. .......................................................246 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........240 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............240 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................252 ENGINE FAN ..............................................................244 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..................................................250 LIGHT SENSOR .........................................................248 LIGHTING SYSTEM ...................................................247 PARKING BRAKE ......................................................244 REMOVE KEY ............................................................248 STEERING GEAR OIL ...............................................249 TELE AID ....................................................................249 332 WASHER FLUID .........................................................251 Malfunction message memory ....................................108 Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................. 296 Mechanical keys ...............................................................34 Memory ................................................................49, 81, 84 Recalling .......................................................................50 Storing ...........................................................................49 Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................83 Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................83 Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................82 Multicontour seat .............................................................54 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 N Navigation system - Multifunction display ................105 Night security illumination .........................................120 On-board diagnostic system .........................................234 Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8 Outside temperature indicator ......................................90 Overhead control panel ................................................... 21 Panic button ......................................................................34 Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 169 Parking ............................................................................205 Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........................................224 Malfunction ...............................................................228 Parktronic switch ......................................................228 Sensors .......................................................................225 Warning indicators ...................................................226 Parking brake ............................. 202, 204, 205, 221, 235 PARKING BRAKE - malfunction and warning messages ......................244 Power assistance ........................................................... 204 Power seats front ..............................................................46 Power windows ...............................................................154 Blocking of rear door window operation ...............155 Opening and closing ...................................................33 Synchronizing power windows ...............................156 Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14 Product information ..........................................................7 Radio transmitters ......................................................... 176 Rain sensor .....................................................................123 Rear seat cushion .......................................................... 294 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 sunshade .................................................160 Remote control .................................................................29 Battery replacement .................................................291 Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 333 Instruments and controls Index Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 334 REMOVE KEY - malfunction and warning messages ......................248 Replacing bulbs ..............................................................285 Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................296 Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15 Reserve key .......................................................................26 Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132 Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10 Roadside assistance call See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178 Roof rack .........................................................................298 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 76 Seat belts ...........................................................................60 Fastening ......................................................................62 Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 61 Unfastening ..................................................................64 Warning lamp ............................................................238 Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................60 Seat heater ........................................................................55 Vehicles with seat ventilation ...................................57 Vehicles without seat ventilation .............................56 Seat ventilation ................................................................58 Seats ...................................................................................46 Memory function .........................................................49 Multicontour seat ........................................................54 Service indicator See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 114 Setting the audio volume .............................................. 113 Shelf below rear window ..............................................170 Side marker lamp .......................................................... 290 Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................156 Emergency operation .............................................. 295 Express opening ........................................................158 Opening and closing ...................................................33 Synchronizing ...........................................................158 Snow chains ................................................................... 208 SOS-call See Tele Aid ...............................................................178 Spare parts service ....................................................... 308 Spare wheel ................................................................... 264 Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............129 SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ...........................68 Indicator lamp .......................................................... 236 SRS malfunction ..........................................................70 Start lock-out .....................................................................27 Starting and turning off the engine ............................192 STEERING GEAR OIL - malfunction and warning messages ....................................................................249 Steering lock ................................................................... 190 Steering wheel adjustment ............................................ 81 Storage compartments Above ashtray in center console ............................ 164 Glove box .................................................................... 163 In center console ....................................................... 164 Stowing things in the vehicle ......................................254 Sun visors ....................................................................... 161 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...........................68 Indicator lamp ...........................................................236 SRS malfunction .........................................................70 Tachometer ....................................................................... 91 Technical data ................................................................ 312 Electrical system ....................................................... 316 Main Dimensions ...................................................... 317 Rims and Tires .......................................................... 313 Weights ....................................................................... 316 Tele Aid ........................................................................... 178 Information ................................................................183 Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 181 Roadside Assistance .................................................182 TELE AID - malfunction and warning messages ................................................... 249 Telephone ........................................................................100 General notes ............................................................. 176 Incoming call .............................................................104 Redialing ....................................................................102 Telephone book .........................................................100 Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 176 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................177 Tires ................................................................................ 206 Driving instructions ................................................ 206 Rims and tires ........................................................... 313 Rotating wheels ........................................................ 267 Tire inflation pressure .............................................276 Tire replacement ...................................................... 266 Tire speed rating ...................................................... 208 Tire traction .............................................................. 207 Winter driving instructions .................................... 209 Tow-away alarm ................................................................45 Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 282 Transmission selector lever, manually unlokking ................................................ 284 Traveling abroad ............................................................ 211 Trip computer .................................................................106 Trip odometer ................................................................... 91 Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 335 Instruments and controls Index Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 336 Wheels ............................................................................ 266 Changing ....................................................................271 Light alloy wheels .................................................... 304 Rims and tires ........................................................... 313 Rotating ..................................................................... 267 Spare wheel ..............................................268, 269, 270 Where to find it ................................................................ 13 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ..................................................... 263 Windshield and headlamp washer system Refilling ..................................................................... 263 Winter driving ................................................................ 210 Winter driving instructions ......................................... 209 Wiper blade Replacing insert ....................................................... 296 Trunk .................................................................................39 Remote opening ..........................................................29 Separately locked ........................................................40 Trunk lamp .....................................................................298 Trunk lid Emergency release .....................................................42 Release switch ............................................................. 41 Turn signal failure .........................................................122 Turn signals ....................................................................122 Vanity mirrors ................................................................ 161 Vehicle jack .....................................................................265 Vehicle tools ....................................................................264 Warranty coverage .........................................................308 WASHER FLUID - malfunction and warning messages ....................................................251 What you should know at the gas station ..................229 Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 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. We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing. Title illustration no. P00.00-2611-26 Press time 10/31/00 MBUSA/TI Printed in the U.S.A. Order No. 6515 1078 13 Part No. 210 584 4896 USA Edition B 2001

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