2002 Mercedes-benz E Class Owners Manual

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SRS malfunction, see page 236

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Activating instrument cluster display The instrument cluster is activated by: • Opening the door. • Pressing button J, V or W on the instrument

cluster.

• Turning the electronic key in steering lock to

position 1 or 2.

• Switching on the exterior lamps.

Instrument cluster illumination

Activating the instrument cluster. Press V or W button to vary intensity of instrument lamps.

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Coolant temperature gauge (3) During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to the red marking. The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature in the red zone. Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Warning!

• Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.

• Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.

Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until it cools down.

Outside temperature indicator (5) The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g. bank signs etc.). Adaption to ambient temperature takes place in steps and depends on the prevailing driving conditions (stop-and-go or moderate, constant driving) and amount of temperature change.

Warning! The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an Ice-Warning Device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice.

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Trip odometer (9) To reset to “0” miles/km: Activate the instrument cluster if it is not already activated, see page 89. Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears if it is not displayed, see page 96. Press button J (2) on the instrument cluster.

Tachometer (13) The red marking on tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. Avoid this engine speed, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.

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Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call up, control and set the following systems in the multifunction display:

1 Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 96

Vehicle speed, see page 96
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 114
Engine oil level indicator, see page 117

Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed. Pressing the è button advances the display to the next system. Pressing the ÿ button returns the display to the previous system. You may call up additional displays within some of these categories by pressing the j or k button.

2 Audio systems, see page 97

Radio, see page 97
CD player (optional), see page 98
Cassette player, see page 99

3 Navigation system (if so equipped), see page 105
4 Malfunction message memory, see page 108
5 Individual settings, see page 110
6 Trip computer, see page 106

After start After reset Fuel tank content

7 Telephone (if so equipped), see page 100

Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely. Programming individual settings in the system can only be made while the vehicle is at standstill.

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Turn the electronic key in steering look to position 1 or 2. Press button:

3 è for next system 4 ÿ for previous system 5 j for next display in system 6 k for previous display in system 7 æ to increase the volume, see page 113
8 ç to decrease the volume, see page 113
9 í to dial a telephone number, see page 100
See page 104 for instructions on answering an incoming call.

10 ì to end a call 11 Horn pad

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Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed. Pressing the è button advances the display to the next system. Pressing the ÿ button returns the display to the previous system. You may call up additional displays in some systems by pressing the j or k button.

Note: The displays in the multifunction display can be set to German, English, French, Italian or Spanish language. See the “TEXT” individual setting on page 110 for instructions on changing the language setting. The displays for the audio systems (radio, CD player, cassette player) will appear in English, regardless of the language selected.

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Trip and main odometer, vehicle speed, FSS and engine oil level display

1 Trip odometer and main odometer

See page 91 for instructions on resetting the trip odometer.

2 Vehicle speed 3 FSS (Flexible service system), see page 114
4 Engine oil level indicator, see page 117

Press è or ÿ button repeatedly until the trip odometer and main odometer display (1) appears. Press the j or k button repeatedly until the required display (2, 3, 4, 1) appears. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

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Audio systems Radio

1 Audio system is switched off. 2 The radio is switch on. 3 Wave band setting and memory location number,

where appropriate. 4 Station frequency. 5 This only appears when “MEMORY” rather than

“FREQUENCY” has been selected in the Individual settings. See page 110.

The radio must be switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display (2) appears. Press button j or k repeatedly until the required station or frequency is displayed. Use the j of k button to select a stored station or station frequency. This depends on the selection made in the “STATION SEARCH USING” setting menu. See individual settings, page 110. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

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CD player (optional)

1 Audio system is switched off. 2 The CD player is switched on. 3 The number of the CD currently playing is displayed

if you are using a CD changer.

4 Track number.

The radio must be switched on. The CD player must be switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display (2) appears. Press the j or k button repeatedly until the required track number (4) is displayed. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Note: To select a CD from the magazine, press a number on the audio or the (optional) COMAND system located in the center dashboard.

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Cassette player

1 Audio system is switched off. 2 The cassette player is switched on. 3 Side being played.

The radio must be switched on. The cassette player must be switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display (2) appears. Pressing the j button fast forwards on to the next track. Pressing the k button rewinds the cassette to the beginning of the current track. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Note: To select the reverse side of the tape, press button below track number on the audio system display, or enter request on the (optional) COMAND system located in center dashboard.

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Telephone (optional) Telephone book

1 The telephone is switched off. 2 The vehicle is currently outside the transmitter or

receiver range.

3 The telephone is ready for use. 4 Name selected from the telephone book. 5 Number for the name selected. Dialing commences. 6 Dialing is completed. The name is displayed. The

display remains for the duration of the call.

7 Duration of call. 8 Memory location number.

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The telephone must be switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display (3) appears. Refer to the separate telephone instruction manual. Pressing j or k “browses” alphabetically forwards or backwards through the telephone book, providing it was previously downloaded. See telephone operator’s manual for details concerning downloading. Pressing button j or k for longer than a second “browses” rapidly through the telephone book. The name selected appears in the display.

Note: Press the ì button if you do not wish to make a call. The procedure is cancelled and display (3) appears.

Press the í button when the name you require appears in the display (4). The telephone number (5) is dialed. The name will be displayed when dialing is completed. Display (6) remains for the duration of the call. Pressing the ì button hangs up and display (3) appears. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

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Redialing

1 The telephone is ready for use. 2 Number or name stored in the redial memory. 3 Number in the redial memory — redialing has

commenced.

4 Dialing is completed and the name stored in the

telephone book is displayed or the number dialed will remain displayed if no name has been stored. The display remains for the duration of the call.

5 Duration of call. 6 Memory location numbers — the 10 most recently

dialed numbers are stored. L0, most recently dialed number, L1 to L9, previously dialed numbers.

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The telephone is switched on. Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the display (1) appears. Pressing the í button activates the redial memory and the most recently dialed number is displayed. Pressing the j or k button “browses” forwards or backwards through the redial memory. The number selected appears in the display.

Note: Press the ì button if you do not wish to make a call. The procedure is cancelled and display (1) appears.

Press the í button when the required number or name appears in the display (2). The telephone number (3) is dialed. Once dialing is completed the name (4) is displayed if the name is stored in the telephone book; failing that the number dialed will remain displayed. The display remains for the duration of the call. Pressing the ì button hangs up and display (1) appears. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

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Incoming call

1 “CALL” — you are being called

Press the í button to answer the call. Press the ì button to hang up or if you do not wish to answer the incoming call.

The telephone must be switched on.

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Navigation system (optional)

1 The navigation system is switched off. 2 The navigation system is switched on but no

destination has been specified.

3 The navigation system is switched on and

destination guidance is active.

Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed. See the separate COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System) operator’s manual for notes on the navigation system. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

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Trip computer

1 “AFTER START” — trip odometer records distance

from first engine start after more than five hours of electronic key not being in steering lock position 2
2 “AFTER RESET” — trip odometer records distance

from first engine start until it is reset

3 Estimated driving range remaining and fuel tank

contents

4 Distance covered “AFTER START” respectively

“AFTER RESET”

5 Elapsed time “AFTER START” respectively

“AFTER RESET”

6 Average speed “AFTER START” respectively

“AFTER RESET”

7 Average fuel consumption “AFTER START”

respectively “AFTER RESET”

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Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the display (1) appears. Press the j or k button until the display for trip odometer memory “AFTER START” (1) and “AFTER RESET” (2), or the display (3) for estimated driving range remaining and fuel tank contents appears.

Important! The reading in the display “TANK CONTENT” might be off by approximately +/– 2.2 US qt (2 l). Please refuel in time.

Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Note: The “AFTER START” display (1) always appears when the trip computer is called up.

To reset the “AFTER START” (1) or “AFTER RESET” (2) odometer memory at any time: Call up the relevant display (1 or 2) using the j or k button and press the J button in the instrument cluster until the values are reset. The “AFTER START” trip odometer reading is automatically reset after four hours of electronic key not being in steering lock position 2.

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Malfunction message memory

1 There are no messages stored in the system 2 Number of messages stored in the system

Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the malfunction message memory (1 or 2) is displayed. Press the j or k button if display (2) appears. The stored malfunction messages will now be displayed in order. See page 240 for malfunction and warning messages. Display (2) will reappear after you have scanned all the malfunction messages.

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Should any malfunctions be stored while driving, they will reappear in the display (2) when the electronic key is in steering lock position 0 or removed from the steering lock. Specific malfunctions can be recalled by pressing button J. Each malfunction or warning message must be acknowledged by pressing button J. Once all messages are cancelled the odometer display should reappear. Pressing the J button in the instrument cluster immediately switches to the next malfunction message. The malfunction message memory will be cleared when the electronic key is turned in the steering lock to position 1 or 2. Should subsequent malfunctions occur, they will be displayed in the malfunction message memory. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Important! Malfunctions and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and displayed to a low level of detail. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems and do not replace the driver’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages. See page 240.

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1 Preliminary display of the individual settings 2 “SET TIME – HOURS”

(Only vehicles without COMAND)

3 “SET TIME – MINUTES”

(Only vehicles without COMAND)

4 “12/24 O’CLOCK”, the unit set is displayed in the

instrument cluster (Only vehicles without COMAND)

5 “TEMP. INDICATOR” – the unit set is displayed in the outside temperature display in the instrument cluster and in the automatic air conditioner display 6 “DISPLAY VALUES IN” – the unit set is displayed in

the trip and main odometer.

7 “TEXT” — sets the language used in the

multifunction display

8 “STATION SEARCH USING” — radio adjustment

“FREQUENCY” – use the j or k button to select a frequency “MEMORY” – use the j or k button to select a stored station (preset memory)

9 See page 113 for instructions on returning the

setting menus to the factory settings

10 Selection marker – indicates the setting selected

Notes: These settings may only be performed with the vehicle at standstill and with the key in steering lock position 1 or 2. The figure depicts the factory setting for the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the individual setting preliminary display (1) appear. Press the j or k button until the required setting menu (2 to 8) is displayed. Pressing the æ or ç button sets the time in setting menus (2, 3) and controls the selection marker in setting menus (4 to 8). The settings made are stored and applied immediately. The individual setting preliminary display (1) will appear again after you have run through all the setting menus. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Notes: Settings can only be selected with the vehicle stationary or moving slowly. The individual setting preliminary display (1) will appear if you speed up. The setting menu previously called up will reappear when the vehicle stops or slows down, providing no other system has been called up in the meantime.

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display (1).

To return setting menus (4 to 8) to their factory settings: • Call up the individual setting preliminary • Press the J button in the instrument cluster for approximately 3 seconds. Display (9) will appear. • Press the J button once more, the message

“RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS” appears in the display. The individual setting preliminary display (1) will appear if you do not press the J button within about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be reset.

Setting the audio volume You can only adjust the volume of the system currently in use. The volume setting for each system (audio, telephone, navigation and voice recognition system) is stored separately. Setting button: æ increases the volume. ç reduces the volume.

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The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is directly related to the operating conditions of the vehicle. The symbol 9 or ½ appears together with a message in the multifunction indicator prior to the next suggested service. Depending on operating conditions throughout the year, the next service is calculated and displayed in days or distance remaining.

The message is displayed for approximately 10 seconds when turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 2, or while driving when reaching the service warning threshold. The symbols and messages indicate the type of service to be performed: 9 Service A ½ Service B One of the following messages will appear in the display (e.g. Service A): “SERVICE A – IN xx DAYS” “SERVICE A – IN xx MILES” (Canada: KM) “SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx DAYS” “SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx MILES” (Canada: KM) “SERVICE A – DUE NOW”

The next service due date is displayed either in days or in miles, depending on your driving style. Once the suggested service term has passed, the symbol and message appear for approximately 30 seconds and a signal sounds every time when turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 2.

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The service indicator disappears automatically after 30 seconds or if button J on the instrument cluster is pressed. Calling up service indicator manually: Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel until the display appears. See page 96. Press button j or k until the FSS indicator appears. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system.

Important! The FSS indicator is not an engine oil level indicator. See page 117 for engine oil level indicator.

Note: When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such days not counted by the FSS can be added by your Mercedes-Benz Center. The interval between services is determined by the type of driving for which the vehicle is used. For example, driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined with short distance driving in which the engine does not reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval between services.

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Following a completed A or B service the Mercedes- Benz Center sets the counter mileage to 10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000 km). The counter can also be set by any individual. To do so: Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2. To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel until the display appears. See page 96. Press button j or k until the FSS indicator appears. Press button J on the instrument cluster for approximately 4 seconds.

The multifunction display will show the question: “DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL? CONFIRM BY PRESSING R” Press button J on the instrument cluster again for approximately 4 seconds, and hold until a signal sounds. The message “SERVICE INTERVAL HAS BEEN RESET” appears in the multifunction display. The new service indicator is displayed with the reset distance of 10 000 miles (Canada 15 000 km). If the FSS counter was inadvertently reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center correct it. However you choose to set your reference numbers, the scheduled services as posted in the Service Booklet must be followed to properly care for your vehicle.

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Engine oil level indicator

To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level ground, with engine at normal operational temperature. Check oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan.

Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2. To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel until the display appears. See page 96. Press button j or k on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the “MEASUREMENT CORRECT – ONLY IF VEH. LEVEL” engine oil level indicator appears. This indicator is only a reminder. Measurement can be cancelled by pressing button j or k if the vehicle is not parked on level ground. An incorrect reading will be displayed if you do not cancel the measurement. Move the vehicle to level ground and measure again. The electronic key in steering lock is not in position 2 if the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – SWITCH ON IGNITION” message appears. The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – MEASURING NOW” message is displayed after approximately 3 seconds.

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One of the following messages will subsequently appear on the indicator: “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – O.K.” No oil needs to be added. “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.0 QUART” (Canada: 1.0 L) “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.5 QUART” (Canada: 1.5 L) “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 2.0 QUART” (Canada: 2.0 L) See page 262 for instructions on adding engine oil. “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – REDUCE OIL LEVEL” Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The message “MEASURING NOT POSSIBLE” will be displayed if a proper oil level check cannot be performed. The engine oil level check can be repeated after a short time.

Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick, if it cannot be completed via the multifunction display. See page 262. In this case we recommend that you have the system checked at a Mercedes-Benz Center.

Note: See “Malfunction and warning messages” on page 240 and page 251 if an engine oil level indicator appears on the multifunction display when the engine is running. The engine oil level cannot be checked while the engine is running. The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – NOT WHEN ENGINE ON” message will appear.

Engine oil consumption Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after the break-in period. During the break-in period, higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal. Frequent driving at high engine speeds results in increased consumption.

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Exterior lamp switch

D Off C Parking lamps (also side marker lamps,

taillamps, licence plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) Canada only: When the engine is running, the low beam is additionally switched on.

B Parking lamps plus low beam or high beam

headlamps (combination switch pushed forward).

ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one stop) ‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops) ‡ Front fog lamps (pull out one stop) with parking

lamps and/or low beam headlamps on. Green indicator in lamp switch comes on.

† Rear fog lamp (pull out to second detent) in

addition to the front fog lamps. Yellow indicator in lamp switch comes on.

Standing lamps When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing lamps (right or left side parking lamps) can be turned on, making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles. The standing lamps cannot be operated with the electronic key in steering lock position 2.

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Note: With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds and the message “SWITCH OFF LIGHTS!” in the multifunction indicator appears if the vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing lamps) are not switched off. Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding allowable lamp operation. Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the exterior lamp switch is turned to position D.

Daytime running lamps (Canada only) When the engine is running and the selector lever is in a driving position, the low beam headlamps (includes parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps and license plate lamps) are automatically switched on. When shifting from a driving position to position “N” or “P”, the low beam switches off (2 seconds delay). For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should be turned to position B to permit activation of the high beam headlamps.

Night security illumination When exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior lamps on, they switch on again for added illumination for approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door. The lamp-on time period can be changed at your Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Headlamp cleaning system (optional)

The switch is located in the center console. The headlamp washer can be activated with the electronic key in steering lock position 2. Briefly press symbol side of switch.

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1 Low beam (exterior lamp switch position B) 2 High beam (exterior lamp switch position B)

3 High beam flasher (high beam available

independent of exterior lamp switch position)

4 Turn signals, right 5 Turn signals, left

To signal minor directional changes, such as changing lanes on a highway, move combination switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there. To operate the turn signals continuously, move the combination switch past the point of resistance (up or down). The switch is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree.

Turn signal failure If one of the turn signals fails, the turn signal indicator system flashes and sounds at a faster than normal rate.

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Intermittent wiping Vehicles with optional rain sensor: One initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by a rain sensor monitoring the wetness of the windshield.

Notes: With switch in this position, one wipe occurs when turning the electronic key in steering lock from position 0. However, this might cause scratches on a dry windshield. Turn combination switch to Off position before turning the electronic key in steering lock from position 0. Optional rain sensor: Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wiper will operate in presence of water spray at windshield, and wiper may be damaged as a result.

II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed

Vehicles without optional rain sensor: If the vehicle is standing still, the wiper will switch back one setting.

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6 Control for windshield wiper/washer system:

Push briefly for single wipe without adding washer fluid (use only when windshield is wet). Push past detent and hold to activate wiper and washer.

7 Windshield wiper

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Note: The windshield washer reservoir, hoses and nozzles are automatically heated.

For windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio see page 265.

Windshield wiper smears If the windshield wiper smears the windshield, even during rain, activate the washer system as often as necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be mixed in the correct ratio.

Blocked windshield wiper If the windshield wiper becomes blocked (for example, due to snow), switch off the wiper. For safety reasons before removing ice or snow, remove electronic key from steering lock. Remove blockage. Activate combination switch again (electronic key in steering lock position 1).

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Hazard warning flasher switch

The hazard warning flasher can be activated either manually via the switch located in the dashboard, or it is activated automatically at the time an airbag is deployed. To activate hazard warning flasher, press switch once. To deactivate, press switch again. If hazard warning flasher was activated automatically, press switch twice to deactivate.

Note: With the hazard warning flasher activated, the combination switch in position for either left or right turn, and the electronic key in steering lock position 2, only the respective left or right side turn signals will operate. After turn signal cancellation, the hazard warning flasher is activated.

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1 Air volume control for center air outlets, turn wheel

up to open.

2 Air volume control for side air outlet and side

window defroster outlet. To open side air outlets: Turn wheel to position i. To open defroster outlets: Turn wheel to position l. 3 Center air outlets, adjustable 4 Side air outlet, adjustable 5 Side defroster outlet 6 Display and controls

The system is always at operational readiness, except when manually switched off. The automatic climate control only operates with the engine running. The temperature selector should be left at the desired temperature setting. The temperature selected is reached as quickly as possible. The system will not heat or cool any quicker by setting a higher or lower temperature. The automatic climate control removes considerable moisture from the air during operation in the cooling mode. It is normal for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the underbody. The desired interior temperature can be selected separately for the left and right side of the passenger compartment.

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Press the desired button to activate, indicator lamp is on while activated. U Automatic mode f Raise temperature g Lower temperature P Defrost O Air recirculation e Activated charcoal filter F Rear window defroster b Air distribution, manual S Economy mode ï Air volume, manual T Residual engine heat utilization

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Basic setting - automatic mode Press left and right U button for automatic mode. Simultaneously press both f and g buttons for temperature setting of 72°F.

Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically. This setting can be used all year around.

Special settings (use only for short duration) Defogging windows Switch off O button. Press left and right U buttons. Press b button repeatedly until air is directed upward.

Economy The function of this setting corresponds to the automatic mode. However, because the air conditioning compressor will not engage (fuel savings), it is not possible to air condition in this setting. Press S button to activate. Press S button once again to return to previous setting.

Turn wheels (2) to position to open left and right defroster outlets (5). Defrosting Turn wheels (2) to position l to open left and right defroster outlets (5). Press P button. Maximum heated and automatically controlled amount of air is directed to the windshield and side windows.

Press P button once again to return to previous setting.

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Rear window defroster Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2. To select, press F button. To cancel, press F button again.

Notes: Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed before activating the defroster. The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the defroster as soon as the window is clear. The defroster is automatically turned off after a maximum of 12 minutes of operation. If several power consumers are turned on simultaneously, or the battery is only partially charged, it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn itself off. When this happens, the indicator lamp inside the switch starts blinking. As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the defroster automatically turns itself back on.

Air distribution

Press b button for each side repeatedly until the requested symbol is displayed.

Air volume Press - or + side of rocker switch ï until the requested blower speed is attained. A choice of 7 blower speeds is available. To switch the automatic climate control off, press - side of rocker switch ï until symbol OFF is displayed.

The fresh air supply to the car interior is shut off. While driving, use this setting only temporarily, otherwise the windshield could fog up. To switch the automatic climate control on again, press U, P, or + side of ï.

Dust filter Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out before outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system.

Notes: Do not obstruct the air flow by placing objects on the air flow through exhaust slots below the rear window. Also keep the air intake grille in front of windshield free of snow and debris.

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Air recirculation This mode can be selected to temporarily reduce the entry of annoying odors or dust into the vehicle’s interior. Outside air is not supplied to the car’s interior. To select, press O button. To cancel, press O button again. The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air • after approximately 5 minutes at outside

temperatures below approximately 40°F (5°C),

• after approximately 30 minutes, at outside

temperatures above approximately 40°F (5°C),

• after approximately 5 minutes, if button S is

pressed.

If the windows should fog up from the inside, switch from recirculated air back to fresh air. At high outside temperatures, the system automatically engages the recirculated air mode thereby increasing the cooling capacity performance, switching to partially fresh air within 20 minutes.

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Activated charcoal filter An activated charcoal filter markedly reduces bad odors and removes pollutants from the air entering the passenger compartment. To select, press e button. To cancel, press e button again. The blower speed is slightly increased to supply a constant volume of air. The system switches automatically to the air recirculation mode, if the carbon monoxide (CO) or nitric oxide (NOX) of the outside air increases beyond a predetermined level. When pressing button P or S, the filter is also switched off.

Notes: The automatic air recirculation does not function when selecting the Economy mode S, or the outside temperature is below 45°F (7°C). The activated charcoal filter should be switched off when windows fog up on the inside, or if the passenger compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled down.

Residual engine heat utilization With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue heating the interior for a short while. Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically.

To select: Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 0 or remove electronic key. Close air outlet in rear passenger compartment. Press T button. This function selection will not activate if the battery charge level is insufficient.

To cancel: Press T button. The system will automatically shut off • If you turn electronic key in steering lock to

position 2,

• after approximately 30 minutes, • if the battery voltage drops.

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Front center console compartment ventilation The front center console compartment has its own air outlet. To open: Push lever down. To close: Push lever up.

The air volume is dependent on the setting of the • air volume control • air distribution control • air outlets in the dashboard and rear passenger

compartment.

The air temperature is about the same as that of the dashboard air outlets. It cannot be regulated separately.

Note: The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the compartment, close the air outlet while heating the passenger compartment. Also, do not obstruct the air outlet.

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Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet

Important This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system that uses R-134a (HFC: hydrofluorocarbon) as a refrigerant. Repairs should always be performed by a qualified technician, and refrigerant should be collected in a recovery system for recycling.