2002 Mercedes-benz E Class Owners Manual

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E-Class

Operator’s Manual

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E 320
E 430
E 55 AMG

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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time:

• Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for

your reference.

• Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the

operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

• Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety

of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. DaimlerChrysler AG

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Introduction

Product information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18
Center console ..............................20
Overhead control panel ............... 21

Operation

Vehicle keys ......................................24
Start lock-out ....................................26
General notes on the

central locking system ...............26
Central locking system ...................27

Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...............27
Opening the trunk .......................30
Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside .................................. 31

Panic button ................................. 32
Mechanical keys .......................... 32
Doors ................................................. 33
Central locking switch .................... 35
Automatic central locking .............. 36
Emergency unlocking

in case of accident ...................... 36
Trunk ................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ....................................... 39
Trunk lid release switch ................ 40
Trunk lid emergency release .........41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42
Antitheft alarm system ................... 43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats front ............................. 45
Front seat head restraints ...............51
Rear seat head restraints ............... 52
Multicontour seat ............................ 53
Seat heater ........................................ 54
Seat ventilation ................................ 57
Seat belts and

integrated restraint system ....... 59
Seat belts .......................................... 59

Contents

Seat belt nonusage

warning system ...........................60

BabySmartTM airbag

deactivation system ....................66
Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed .........66

Supplemental restraint system

(SRS) .............................................67

Emergency tensioning retractor

(ETR) .............................................68
Airbags ..............................................69
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ....................................75

Infant and child

restraint systems .........................77
Steering wheel adjustment ............ 81
Rear view mirrors ............................82
Instrument cluster ...........................86
Multifunction steering wheel,

multifunction display .................92

Trip and main odometer, FSS

and engine oil level display .......96

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Contents

Audio systems ..................................97
Radio ..............................................97
CD player .......................................98
Cassette player .............................99
Telephone ........................................100
Telephone book ..........................100
Redialing ..................................... 102
Incoming call .............................. 104
Navigation system ..........................105
Trip computer .................................106
Malfunction message memory .... 108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system (FSS) .......114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security illumination .........120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch ......................122
Hazard warning flasher switch ...125
Automatic climate control ............126
Display and controls ..................128
Basic setting ................................129

Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows ................... 129
Defrosting ................................... 129
Rear window defroster ...............130
Air distribution ...........................130
Air volume ...................................130
Air recirculation .........................131
Dust filter .....................................131
Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine heat utilization ............................132
Front center console compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet ...................134

Audio and telephone,

operation .....................................135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps,

exit lamps in doors ....................159

Reading lamps

rear compartment ......................160

Rear window sunshade ................. 160
Sun visors ....................................... 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior ............................................ 162
Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162
Cup holder

in rear bench armrest .............. 162
Glove box ......................................... 163

Cup holder and coin holder in glove box lid ........................... 163

Storage compartment above

ashtray in center console ........ 164

Storage compartments

in center console ....................... 164
Cup holder in center console ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Cargo tie-down hooks .................... 169
Parcel net

in front passenger footwell ..... 169
Cellular telephone .........................170
Shelf below rear window .............. 170
Garage door opener ....................... 171

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Driving

Control and operation

of radio transmitters ................ 176

The first 1 000 miles

(1 500 km) .................................177
Maintenance ...................................177
Tele Aid ........................................... 178
Catalytic converter ........................ 188
Emission control ............................189
Steering lock ................................... 190
Starting and turning

off the engine ............................ 192
Automatic transmission ............... 193
Parking brake .................................202
Driving instructions ......................203
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel .........203
Drinking and driving .................203
Pedals ...........................................203
Power assistance ........................204
Brakes ..........................................204

Driving off ................................... 205
Parking ........................................ 206
Tires ............................................. 206
Snow chains ............................... 209
Winter driving instructions ..... 209
Block heater .................................211
Deep water ...................................211
Passenger compartment ............211
Traveling abroad .........................211
Cruise control .................................212
Brake assist system

(BAS) ...........................................215

Antilock brake system

(ABS) ...........................................217

Four Wheel Electronic Traction

System (4MATIC) .......................219

Electronic stability program

(ESP) ........................................... 220

Parking assist

(Parktronic) ............................... 224

What you should know

at the gas station ...................... 229

Check regularly and

before a long trip ...................... 231

Instrument cluster display

Malfunction and indicator lamps

in the instrument cluster .........234
On-board diagnostic system .....234
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .............................234
Brake warning lamp ..................235
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp ..................236
Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning ....................236
Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp ...............237
BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp .............................237
ABS malfunction indicator lamp .............................238
Seat belt warning lamp .............238

Malfunction and indicator lamp

in the center console ................239

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Contents

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....239

Malfunction and warning

messages in the multifunction display ...............240
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................241
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .........242
ABS-SYSTEM ...............................243
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................243
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............244
BRAKE FLUID .............................244
PARKING BRAKE .......................245
ENGINE FAN ...............................245
COOLANT (coolant level) ..........246
COOLANT TEMP. ........................247
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................248
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................249
REMOVE KEY .............................249
STEERING GEAR OIL .................250
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................251
WASHER FLUID ..........................252
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program) ..253
TELE AID .....................................253

Practical hints

First aid kit ..................................... 256
Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 256
Fuses ............................................... 257
Hood ................................................ 259
Checking engine oil level ............. 262
Automatic transmission

fluid level ................................... 263
Coolant level ................................... 263
Adding coolant ........................... 264

Windshield and headlamp

washer system .......................... 265
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ........ 265

Spare wheel, vehicle tools,

storage compartment ............... 266
Vehicle jack .................................... 267
Wheels ............................................ 268
Tire replacement ....................... 268
Rotating wheels ......................... 269
Spare wheel .................................... 270
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 270

Spare wheel .................................... 271
Changing wheels ...........................273
Tire inflation pressure ..................278
Battery .............................................280
Jump starting ..................................282
Towing the vehicle .........................285
Transmission selector lever,

manually unlocking ..................287
Exterior lamps ................................288
Headlamp assembly ...................289
Taillamp assemblies ..................292

Changing batteries

in the electronic main key ......294
Synchronizing remote control ............................296
Emergency engine shut-down .....296
Rear seat cushion ..........................297
Emergency operation of

sliding / pop-up roof .................298

Manual release for

fuel filler flap .............................299
Replacing wiper blade insert .......300
Roof rack .........................................302

Index

Index ................................................330

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Vehicle care

Cleaning and care

of the vehicle .............................304
Power washer ..............................305
Tar stains .....................................305
Paintwork, painted body components .................................305
Engine cleaning ..........................306
Vehicle washing .........................306
Ornamental moldings ................306
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses ......................306
Cleaning the parktronic system sensors ...........................307
Window cleaning / glass sunroof ...............................307
Wiper blades ...............................307
Light alloy wheels ......................308
Instrument cluster .....................308
Steering wheel and gear selector lever ......................308
Cup holder ...................................308
Seat belts .....................................308

Headliner and shelf below rear window .................... 308
Upholstery .................................. 309
Hard plastic trim items ............. 309
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 309

Technical data

Spare parts service ........................312
Warranty coverage .........................312
Identification labels .......................313
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............315
Technical data .................................316
Fuels, coolants, lubricants

etc. - capacities ......................... 322
Engine oils ...................................... 324
Engine oil additives ...................... 324
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 324
Brake fluid ...................................... 324
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 325
Fuel requirements ........................ 325
Gasoline additives ......................... 326
Coolants .......................................... 326
Consumer information ................. 328

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Product information

Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

Introduction

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Introduction

Operator’s manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: • New Car Limited Warranty, • Emission System Warranty, • Emission Performance Warranty, • California, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

(California, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

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Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one ore more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair and have given us a direct opportunity to perform a repair ourselves, (2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us of the need for its repair and given us the opportunity to repair ourselves, or (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

Maintenance The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

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Roadside assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.

Change of address or ownership If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: • Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, • unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage

the catalysts,

• gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:

In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

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We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

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Where to find it

The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections: • Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. • Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation. • Driving: Important information on driving. • Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions. • Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency. • Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle. • Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,

coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.

• Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.

Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.

Explanation of color used:

Warning notices for the protection of yourself and others appear on red background.

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Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at the following addresses:

In the USA:

In Canada:

Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

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For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18
Center console ..............................20
Overhead control panel ............... 21

Contents – Instruments and controls

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Instruments and controls

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Instruments and controls

10

13

14

14

12

11

20

21 22

23

16 17 18

15

19

24

25

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1 Parking assist warning indicators, see page 226
2 Side defroster outlet 3 Side air outlet, adjustable 4 Air volume control for side air outlet 5 Exterior lamp switch, see page 119
6 Parking brake release, see page 202
7 Hood lock release, see page 259
8 Combination switch, see page 122
9 Cruise control switch, see page 212
10 Instrument cluster, see page 86
11 Multifunction steering wheel, see page 92
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock position 1 or 2), Airbag, see page 69

12 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch, see

page 190

13 Voice recognition system switch, see separate

operating instructions

14 Center air outlets, adjustable

15 Air volume control for center air outlets 16 Left front seat heater switch, see page 54

Left front seat ventilation switch, see page 57

17 Headlamp washer switch, see page 121
18 Rear seat head restraints switch, see page 52
19 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 125
20 Central locking switch, see page 35
21 Tow-away alarm switch, see page 44

Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system, see page 43

22 Right front seat heater switch, see page 54

Right front seat ventilation switch, see page 57

23 Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in

steering lock position 1 or 2)

24 Automatic climate control, see page 126

Rear window defroster switch Activated charcoal filter switch

25 Audio system, see page 135
26 Storage/eyeglasses compartment, see page164

Instruments and controls

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Instruments and controls

Center console

20

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1 Ashtray with lighter, see page 166
2 ESP control switch, see page 220
3 Power window switches, front doors, see page 154
4 Power window safety switch, rear doors, see

page 154

5 Airbag Off indicator lamp, see page 239
6 Power window switches, rear doors, see page 154
7 Parktronic system deactivation switch, see page 228
8 Trunk lid release switch, see page 40
9 Mirror adjustment switch, see page 82
10 Rear window sunshade switch, see page 160

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Overhead control panel

1 Interior lighting, see page 159
2 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 157
3 Rear view mirror, see page 82
4 Garage door opener, see page 171
5 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 178
6 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and

voice recognition system

Instruments and controls

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Contents – Operation

Operation

Vehicle keys ......................................24
Start lock-out ....................................26
General notes on the

central locking system ...............26
Central locking system ...................27

Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...............27
Opening the trunk .......................30
Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside .................................. 31
Panic button ..................................32
Mechanical keys ...........................32
Doors ..................................................33
Central locking switch ....................35
Automatic central locking ..............36
Emergency unlocking

in case of accident ......................36
Trunk .................................................37
Trunk lamp .......................................39
Trunk lid release switch .................40
Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41

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Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42
Antitheft alarm system ................... 43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats front ............................. 45
Front seat head restraints ...............51
Rear seat head restraints ............... 52
Multicontour seat ............................ 53
Seat heater ........................................ 54
Seat ventilation ................................ 57
Seat belts and

integrated restraint system ....... 59
Seat belts .......................................... 59
Seat belt nonusage

warning system .......................... 60

BabySmartTM airbag

deactivation system ................... 66
Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed ......... 66

Supplemental restraint system

(SRS) ............................................. 67

Emergency tensioning retractor

(ETR) ............................................. 68
Airbags .............................................. 69

Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ....................................75

Infant and child

restraint systems .........................77
Steering wheel adjustment ............ 81
Rear view mirrors ............................82
Instrument cluster ...........................86
Multifunction steering wheel,

multifunction display .................92

Trip and main odometer, FSS

and engine oil level display .......96
Audio systems ..................................97
Radio ..............................................97
CD player .......................................98
Cassette player .............................99
Telephone ........................................ 100
Telephone book .......................... 100
Redialing .....................................102
Incoming call ..............................104
Navigation system .......................... 105
Trip computer ................................. 106
Malfunction message memory ....108
Individual settings ..........................110

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Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system (FSS) .......114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security illumination .........120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch ......................122
Hazard warning

flasher switch ............................125
Automatic climate control ............126
Display and controls ..................128
Basic setting ................................129
Special settings ..........................129
Defogging windows ....................129
Defrosting ....................................129
Rear window defroster .............. 130
Air distribution ........................... 130
Air volume ................................... 130

Air recirculation .........................131
Dust filter .....................................131
Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine heat utilization ............................132
Front center console compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet ...................134

Audio and telephone,

operation .....................................135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps,

exit lamps in doors ....................159

Reading lamps

rear compartment ......................160
Rear window sunshade .................160
Sun visors ........................................161

Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior ............................................ 162
Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162
Cup holder

in rear bench armrest .............. 162
Glove box ......................................... 163

Cup holder and coin holder in glove box lid ........................... 163

Storage compartment above

ashtray in center console ........ 164

Storage compartments

in center console ....................... 164
Cup holder in center console ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Cargo tie-down hooks .................... 169
Parcel net

in front passenger footwell ..... 169
Cellular telephone .........................170
Shelf below rear window .............. 170
Garage door opener ....................... 171

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

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Instruments and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

data

Index

Central locking system

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Vehicle keys Included with your vehicle are 2 electronic keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two electronic keys are a different color to help distinguish it.

Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

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Electronic key

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The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control, plus removable mechanical key. The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle. The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door, trunk, and storage compartment locks.

When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations, it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control. To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4). The remote control transmitter is located in the electronic key. The infrared receivers are located in the front door handles.

Note: Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key when using valet parking service. To prevent access to trunk or storage compartments lock them separately and retain the mechanical key. See page 37 for separate locking of trunk and page 163 for locking of glove box.

Obtaining replacement keys Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For security reasons, replacement keys can only be obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Important! Removing the electronic key from the steering lock activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started. Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock deactivates the start lock-out.

Note: In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle’s battery is in order), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR- MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

General notes on the central locking system If the electronic key is inserted in the steering lock, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control. If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked: • Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either front door

handle. Check the batteries of the electronic key, see page 294 or to synchronize the remote control, see page 296.

• Use the mechanical key to unlock the vehicle. To

start engine, insert the electronic key in the steering lock. There could be a slight delay until the electronic key can be turned in the steering lock.

Important! When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key.

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Radio frequency and infrared remote control The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control. Due to the extended operational range of the remote control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check lamp lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries are in order. See page 294 for checking batteries. The vehicle doors, trunk and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and unlocked via remote control. Opening and closing the windows and sliding/pop-up roof remotely can only be done with the infrared portion of the remote control. Aim transmitter eye at a receiver (6 or 7), press and hold transmit button Œ or ‹. With vehicle centrally locked, the trunk can also be opened by using the remote control. If the electronic key is inserted in steering lock, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked, and the trunk lid cannot be opened with the remote control.

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1 Transmit button

‹ Locking Œ Unlocking Š Opening trunk (if not separately locked)

2 Lamp for battery check (see page 294 for changing

batteries if it does not light up briefly)

3 PANIC button 4 Transmitter eye 5 Locking tab for mechanical key

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6 Infrared receiver in driver’s door handle

7 Infrared receiver in front passenger door handle

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Locking and unlocking with remote control

Unlocking: Press transmit button Œ. All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked. The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking modes (see below): Selective unlocking mode – Press transmit button Œ once to unlock driver’s door and fuel filler flap. Press transmit button Œ twice to unlock all doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk. Global unlocking mode – Press transmit button Œ once to unlock all doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk.

Notes: If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page 37. The presently active unlocking mode (selective or global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle with the remote control (see below for changing mode).

If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door nor trunk is opened, the electronic key is not inserted in the steering lock, or the central locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will automatically lock.

Locking: Press transmit button ‹ once. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. If the turn signal lamps do not blink, a door or trunk is not closed properly.

Note: If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the electronic key (if ok, battery check lamp in electronic key will light briefly when pressing transmit button) or to synchronize the remote control, see pages 294 and 296.

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Choosing global or selective mode on remote control Press and hold transmit buttons ‹ and Œ simultaneously for five seconds to reprogram the remote control. Battery check lamp will blink two times indicating the completed mode change.

Opening the trunk The trunk lid will swing open automatically. You should always make sure there is sufficient clearance. A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Press transmit button Š until trunk lid is open.

Important! Do not place remote control in trunk since trunk is locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle is centrally locked.

Note: If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page 37.

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Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside (summer opening/convenience feature) Aim transmitter eye of remote control at a door receiver.

Summer opening: Continue to press transmit button Πafter unlocking the vehicle. The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to open after approximately 1 second. To interrupt opening procedure, release transmit button.

Convenience feature: Continue to press transmit button ‹ after locking the vehicle. The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to close after approximately 1 second. To interrupt closing procedure, release transmit button.

Ensure that all side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle.

Warning! Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure. In case the procedure causes potential danger, the procedure can be immediately halted by releasing the remote control button. To reverse direction of movement press Œ for opening or ‹ for closing.

Note: If the windows and sliding/pop-up roof cannot be operated automatically by pressing the transmit button of the remote control then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the electronic key (if ok, battery check lamp in electronic key will light briefly when transmitting), or to synchronize the remote control, see page 294 and 296.

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To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one second. An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately 3 minutes. To deactivate press button (1) again, or insert electronic key in steering lock.

Note: For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void to the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Mechanical keys The mechanical keys work only in the driver’s door, trunk, and storage compartment locks.

Notes: The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key.

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Doors

1 Opening – pull handle 2 Unlocking driver’s door 3 Locking driver’s door 4 Individual door from inside:

Push lock button down to lock.

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5 Front door from inside: Pull handle to unlock.

When you lock the driver’s door with the mechanical key, the door lock button should move down. Each individual door must be locked with the respective door lock button – the driver’s door can only be locked when it is closed.

Important! The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system.

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If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the alarm. When opening a door while the central locking system is in the: • selective unlocking mode, only that individual door

is unlocked. The remaining doors, the trunk and fuel filler flap remain locked.

• global unlocking mode, all doors, the trunk and fuel

filler flap are unlocked.

Notes: In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the doors can be locked and unlocked individually.

To lock, push down lock buttons and turn mechanical key in driver’s door lock to position 3, see page 33. In addition lock the trunk. To unlock, pull inside door handles or turn mechanical key in driver’s door lock to position 2, see page 33. Rear doors can only be opened from inside by first pulling up the door lock button. When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key.

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Central locking switch

1 Locking 2 Unlocking The central locking switch is located in the center console. The doors and trunk can only be locked with the central locking switch if both front doors are closed. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch, while in the selective remote control mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.

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If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch, while in the global remote control mode, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a front door is opened from the inside.

Notes: If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote control, the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch. If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the alarm. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key.

Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

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Automatic central locking The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking. With the automatic central locking system activated, the doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

To activate: With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold upper portion of switch (1) for a minimum of 5 seconds.

To deactivate: With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold lower portion of switch (2) for a minimum of 5 seconds.

Notes: If doors are unlocked with the central locking switch after activating the automatic central locking, and neither door is opened, then the doors remain unlocked even at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less with the automatic central locking activated, the door will again be automatically locked at speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

Important! When towing the vehicle, or with the vehicle on a dynamometer test stand, please, note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the electronic key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle doors will lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking.

Emergency unlocking in case of accident The doors unlock automatically a short time after a strong deceleration is detected, such as in a collision (this is intended to aid rescue and exit). Driving on rough roads may cause the vehicle to unlock. If necessary, the vehicle can be locked again with the central locking switch, see page 35.

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Trunk When the trunk is separately locked, it remains locked when centrally unlocking the vehicle. To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only the electronic key less its mechanical key with the vehicle.

Notes: In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the trunk can be unlocked individually. To unlock and open the trunk lid, turn mechanical key to position 1, hold and push to open. The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system. When unlocking the trunk with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key. If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 299.

0 Neutral position – push to open (arrow) 1 Unlocking 2 Separate locking of trunk – remove mechanical key

in this position (only vehicles built prior 09/01). The vehicle production date (e.g. 09/01) can be found on the certification label, which is located on the driver’s door pillar, see page 313.

The trunk lid cannot be opened by the trunk lid release switch or the electronic key when previously locked separately with the mechanical key.

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Important! Do not place mechanical key inside trunk, since trunk is locked again when the lid is closed if the vehicle has been previously centrally locked.

Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around.

Lower trunk lid using handle (3) or recessed grip (4) and close it with grip molding (5). Please remember to keep your fingers out of the space between the lid and the vehicle.

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Trunk lamp

If the trunk is to remain open for a long period of time, the trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the plunger in the switch (arrow). This prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged. When the trunk lid is closed, the switch will reset and turn on the lamp next time the lid is opened.

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Trunk lid release switch

Notes: The trunk can also be opened by using the remote control. Press Š button. The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch or the remote control when previously locked separately with the mechanical key. To open, see page 37. The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid release switch when the vehicle was previously locked with the remote control. To unlock vehicle with the remote control, see page 27.

The switch is located on the center console. The trunk lid will swing open automatically. You should always make sure there is sufficient clearance. A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. To open the trunk, the vehicle must be at standstill. Pull up on switch until trunk lid is open. The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk lid open.

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Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built prior to September 2001)

Note: The emergency release button (1) only unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is not in motion.

Important! The emergency trunk lid release button (1), does not open the trunk lid, if the trunk has been locked using the mechanical key or if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. Illumination of the emergency release button (1): The button will blink for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. The button will blink for 60 minutes after closing the trunk.

The emergency release button (1) is located in the trunk lid. Briefly press emergency release button (1). The doors, the fuel filler flap, and the trunk unlocks; and the trunk lid opens. The vehicle production date (e.g. 09/01) can be found on the certification label, which is located on the driver’s door pillar, see page 313.

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Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built September 2001 and later)

Important! The emergency trunk lid release button (1), does not open the trunk lid, if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. Illumination of the emergency release button (1): The button will blink for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. The button will blink for 60 minutes after closing the trunk.

The emergency release button (1) is located in the trunk lid. Briefly press emergency release button (1). The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens. The vehicle production date (e.g. 09/01) can be found on the certification label, which is located on the driver’s door pillar, see page 313.

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Antitheft alarm system

1 Indicator lamp in switch located in center console

The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the remote control by locking or unlocking the vehicle. The antitheft alarm is armed within approximately 15 seconds after locking the vehicle. A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.

Operation: Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone: • opens a door, • opens the trunk, • opens the hood, • attempts to raise the vehicle. The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 178.

Notes: When you unlock the driver’s door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key.

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The switch is located in the center console.

1 Press to switch off 2 Indicator lamp Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone attempts to raise the vehicle.

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The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the vehicle is immediately lowered. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 178. To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. To do so, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 0 or 1, or remove electronic key from steering lock. Press tow-away alarm switch (1). The indicator lamp (2) illuminates briefly. Exit vehicle, and lock vehicle with the remote control. The tow-away alarm remains switched off until the vehicle is locked again with the electronic key, at which time it is automatically reactivated.

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Power seats front

Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt properly positioned on the body. Never place hands under seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. The power seats can also be operated with the driver’s or front passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

To operate the front power seat adjustment switches, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 (with the driver’s or front passenger’s door open, the power seats can also be operated with the electronic key removed or in steering lock position 0).

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