2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Owner's Manual

326 Malfunction and warning messages
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DISTRONIC (DTR)
* C = Category, see page 303.1 The display or the system is malfunctioning.
2 Due to the presence of electro-magnetic radiation, the system is
presently unavailable.
3 Distronic is automatically switched off.
Distronic sensor in hood grille needs cleaning, see page 378.
4 Distronic is defective.
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DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
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DISTRONIC EXTERNAL MALFUNCTION!
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DISTRONIC MALFUNCTION CLEAN SENSOR!
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DISTRONIC VISIT WORKSHOP!
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327 Contents - Practical hints
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................328
Stowing things in the vehicle ......328
Fuses ................................................329
Hood ................................................. 331
Checking engine oil level .............334
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................335
Active body control
(ABC) fluid level ........................335
Coolant level ...................................336
Adding coolant ...........................336
Windshield and
headlamp washer system ........337Windshield and
headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio ................................ 337
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 338
Vehicle jack .................................... 339
Wheels ............................................ 340
Tire Replacement ....................... 340
Rotating wheels ......................... 341
Spare wheel .................................... 341
Changing wheels ........................... 343
Tire inflation pressure ................. 348
Battery ............................................. 349
Jump starting ................................. 351
Towing the vehicle ........................ 353Exterior lamps ................................356
Headlamp assembly ...................357
Taillamp assemblies ..................360
Trunk lamp .....................................362
Changing batteries in the
electronic main key ..................363
Synchronizing
remote control ............................365
Changing batteries in the
KEYLESS-GO-card .....................366
Emergency engine
shut-down ..................................368
Fuel filler flap,
manual release ..........................368
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................369
Replacing wiper blades .................370
Roof rack ......................................... 371

328 First aid kit
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First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the storage space under the
front passenger seat.
To o pen :
Press buttons (2) together and fold the lid (1) down.
Remove the first aid kit.
To cl os e:
Fold the lid (1) up until it engages.Stowing things in the vehicle
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.

329 Fuses
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Most of your vehicle’s electrical components are fused
with safety fuses. With the exception of the brake lights,
all individual lighting system components are
electronically fused. Before replacing a blown safety
fuse, determine the cause of the short circuit. Always
observe amperage and color of fuse.
The circuit for components is protected by a cycled
circuit breaker interrupted if too much current is being
drawn. The circuit closes automatically after a short
time; the circuit is broken again if the malfunction
reoccurs.
Always use a new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.
A fuse chart, spare fuses and a fuse extractor are located
in the vehicle tool kit in the luggage bowl under the
trunk f loor. See page 338 for notes on the vehicle tool
kit.Fuse boxes in the engine compartment
1Fuse box in engine compartment, left-hand side
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2Fuse box in engine compartment, right-hand side
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To gain access to fuse box:
Slide both tabs (3) on fuse box forward to the Œ
symbol and remove the cover.To close the fuse box:
Ensure that the sealing rubber is properly positioned
when you replace the cover. Press the cover down by
hand. Slide both tabs (3) back to the ‹ symbol on the
fuse box.
Note:
The fuse box cover must be properly positioned and
both tabs pushed forward to prevent moisture entering
the fuse box.
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331 Engine compartment
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4Auxiliary fuse box below right rear seat
To o pen :
Rem ove the cover.
To cl os e:
Press the cover on.Hood
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Wa r n i n g !
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the engine
is running. Be sure the hood is properly closed
before driving. When closing hood, use extreme
caution not to catch hands or fingers.The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or even restart after the
engine has been turned off. Stay clear from fan
blades.If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine
compartment, or if the coolant temperature gauge
indicates that the engine is overheated, do not open
the hood. Move away from vehicle and do not open
the hood until the engine has cooled. If necessary,
call a fire department.

332 Engine compartment
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To o p e n :
To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the
driver´s side of the instrument panel. At the same time
a handle will extend out of the radiator grill.
The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils,
spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the
ignition system
• with the engine running,
• while starting the engine,
• if ignition is “on” and the engine is turned
manually.
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333 Engine compartment
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hood (do not pull up on the handle).
Note:
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, open
the hood only with the wipers in the parked position. To c l o s e :
Lower the hood and let it drop into lock from a height of
approximately 1 ft. (30 cm), assisting with hands placed
flat on edges of hood (3).
To avoid hood damage, please make sure that hood is
fully closed. If not, repeat closing procedure. Do not
push down on hood to attempt to fully close it.
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