Mercedes-Benz 2002 E 320 User manual

E-Class
Operator’s Manual
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E320
E430
E55AMG
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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your ne Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your
desire to o n an automobile that ill 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
o nership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, e 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 here it ill be handy for
your reference.
•Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you ith the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
•Please abide by the arnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety
of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best ishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
DaimlerChrysler AG
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1Contents
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 indo s
and sliding/pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 31
Panic button ................................. 32
Mechanical keys .......................... 32
Doors ................................................. 33
Central locking s itch .................... 35
Automatic central locking .............. 36
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 36
Trunk ................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ....................................... 39
Trunk lid release s itch ................ 40
Trunk lid emergency release .........41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42
Antitheft alarm system ................... 43
To -a ay alarm ............................... 44
Po er 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
arning system ........................... 60
BabySmartTM airbag
deactivation system ....................66
Self-test BabySmartTM ithout
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 heel adjustment ............ 81
Rear vie mirrors ............................ 82
Instrument cluster ........................... 86
Multifunction steering heel,
multifunction display ................. 92
Trip and main odometer, FSS
and engine oil level display .......96
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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 s itch ......................119
Night security illumination .........120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination s itch ......................122
Hazard arning flasher s itch ...125
Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls ..................128
Basic setting ................................ 129
Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging indo s ................... 129
Defrosting ................................... 129
Rear indo 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
Po er indo s ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps,
exit lamps in doors ....................159
Reading lamps
rear compartment ......................160
Rear indo 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-do n hooks .................... 169
Parcel net
in front passenger foot ell ..... 169
Cellular telephone ......................... 170
Shelf belo rear indo .............. 170
Garage door opener ....................... 171
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3Contents
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
Po er assistance ........................204
Brakes ..........................................204
Driving off ................................... 205
Parking ........................................ 206
Tires ............................................. 206
Sno chains ............................... 209
Winter driving instructions ..... 209
Block heater .................................211
Deep ater ...................................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 kno
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 arning lamp ..................235
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................236
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
placement arning ....................236
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — arning lamp ...............237
BAS / ESP malfunction
indicator lamp .............................237
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................238
Seat belt arning lamp .............238
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................239
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AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....239
Malfunction and arning
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
Sto ing 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
asher system .......................... 265
Windshield and headlamp
asher fluid mixing ratio ........ 265
Spare heel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 266
Vehicle jack .................................... 267
Wheels ............................................ 268
Tire replacement ....................... 268
Rotating heels ......................... 269
Spare heel .................................... 270
Spare heel bolts ...................... 270
Spare heel .................................... 271
Changing heels ...........................273
Tire inflation pressure ..................278
Battery .............................................280
Jump starting ..................................282
To ing 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-do n .....296
Rear seat cushion ..........................297
Emergency operation of
sliding / pop-up roof .................298
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................299
Replacing iper blade insert .......300
Roof rack .........................................302
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5Contents
Vehicle care
Cleaning and care
of the vehicle .............................304
Po er asher ..............................305
Tar stains .....................................305
Paint ork, painted body
components .................................305
Engine cleaning ..........................306
Vehicle ashing .........................306
Ornamental moldings ................306
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................306
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ...........................307
Windo cleaning /
glass sunroof ...............................307
Wiper blades ...............................307
Light alloy heels ......................308
Instrument cluster .....................308
Steering heel and
gear selector lever ......................308
Cup holder ...................................308
Seat belts .....................................308
Headliner and shelf
belo rear indo .................... 308
Upholstery .................................. 309
Hard plastic trim items ............. 309
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 309
echnical 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
Index
Index ................................................330
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7Introduction
Product information
Kindly observe the follo ing in your o n best interest:
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as ell 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 ell as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center here you ill receive comprehensive information, also on
permissible technical modifications, and here proper installation ill be performed.
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