2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class instrument cluster
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IIdentification labels .......................................................385
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 192
Individual settings ......................................................... 138
"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER" ...................................... 140
"LIGHTING" ............................................................... 142
"VEHICLE" ................................................................. 144
Infant and child restraint systems .............................. 102
Installation ................................................................. 104
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Infrared reflecting windshield .................................... 210
Inside rear view mirror ................................................. 106
Instrument cluster ..........................................................114
Activating ....................................................................116
Illumination ................................................................116
Indicator lamps .................................................114, 296
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 193
Interior lighting ............................................................. 187
Rear reading lamp .................................................... 188
JJack .................................................................................. 339
Jump starting .................................................................. 351KKEY -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 319
KEYLESS-GO .....................................................................38
Changing batteries .................................................. 366
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card
locking mode ........................................................... 43
Choosing global or selective mode ...........................43
KEYLESS-GO-card ..................................................... 28, 31
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................28LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ................................................. 156, 359, 360
Headlamps ........................................ 156, 312, 357, 377
License plate lamps .................................................. 361
Parking lamps .......................................... 156, 359, 360
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 356
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Standing lamps ........................................ 156, 359, 360
Stop lamps .................................................................. 361
Taillamps .......................................... 156, 312, 360, 377
Turn signal lamps ................................... 358, 360, 361
Level control system
Vehicles with Active Body Control
(ABC) ......................................................................280
Vehicles with Airmatic system ...............................279
LIGHT SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 314
Lighter .............................................................................203
LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Limp home mode
(Automatic transmission) ........................................ 241
Locking and unlocking ............................................ 36, 40
Lumbar support ............................................................... 73
MMaintenance ................................................................... 213
Malfunction and indicator lamps
In the center console ................................................302
In the instrument cluster .........................................296
Malfunction and warning message memory ............. 136
Malfunction and warning messagesACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ............................. 314
AIR SPRING (AirMatic) ........................................... 325
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ......................................... 305
BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 306
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 307
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 307
CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO) .................................... 322
COOLANT (coolant level) ......................................... 310
COOLANT (coolant temperature) ........................... 311
CRUISE CONTROL .................................................... 319
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ........................................... 304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ................................................. 304
DISTRONIC (DTR) .................................................... 326
DOOR .......................................................................... 320
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. .............................................. 309
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 318
ENTRANCE POSITION ............................................ 306
HOOD ......................................................................... 320
KEY .............................................................................. 319
LIGHT SENSOR .......................................................... 314
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................................................... 312
OIL TEMP. (engine oil temperature) ......................321
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 308
SELECTOR LEVER .................................................... 323
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TELE AID .................................................................... 321
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ......................................323
TIRE PRESSURE ........................................................ 316
TRUNK OPEN ............................................................308
WASHER FLUID ........................................................324
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...................369
Manual release for fuel filler flap ...............................368
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 47
Memory ...................................................105, 106, 107, 111
Recalling ......................................................................112
Storing .........................................................................112
Mirror, exterior
Adjusting .................................................................... 107
Parking position ........................................................ 108
Mirror, exterior, rear view ............................................ 107
Mirror, inside, rear view ............................................... 106
Multicontour backrest ..................................................... 73
Multifunction display .................................................... 120
Audio systems ........................................................... 125
Cassette player .......................................................... 127
CD player .................................................................... 126
Distronic (DTR) .......................................................... 134
Engine oil level indicator ......................................... 124
FSS .............................................................................. 124
Individual settings .................................................... 138
Malfunction/warning message memory ............... 136Navigation system ..................................................... 133
Radio ...........................................................................125
Telephone ...................................................................128
Telephone – Incoming call ...................................... 132
Telephone – Redialing .............................................. 130
Telephone book ......................................................... 128
Tire inflation pressure monitor ..............................124
Trip and main odometer .......................................... 124
Trip computer ............................................................ 135
Multifunction steering wheel .......................................120
Setting the audio volume .........................................146
NNavigation system .......................................................... 133
Night security illumination .......................................... 158OOIL TEMP. (engine oil temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................321
On-board diagnostic system ........................................ 296
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ..................................... 117
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
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PPanic button ...................................................................... 47
Parcel net in front passenger footwell .......................204
Parcel net in trunk ........................................................204
Parking ............................................................................246
Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........................................285
Malfunction ...............................................................289
Parktronic switch ......................................................289
Sensors .......................................................................286
Warning indicators ...................................................287
Parking brake ............................. 242, 244, 246, 275, 298
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ......................308
Power assistance ............................................................244
Power closing assist
Doors and trunk lid .................................................... 50
Power head restraints, rear ............................................ 81
Power seats, front ............................................................ 67
Adjustment .................................................................. 67
Lumbar support .......................................................... 73
Multicontour backrest ................................................ 73
Seat heater ................................................................... 75
Seat ventilation system .............................................. 78
Power seats, rear .............................................................. 82
Power windows ............................................................... 181Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 183
Express opening and closing .................................. 182
Opening and closing ...................................................45
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 183
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 212
Rain sensor
See Intermittent wiping ........................................... 161
Rear door window sunshade ........................................ 191
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 176
Rear passenger compartment
climate control ........................................................... 177
Rear view mirrors ..........................................................106
Automatic antiglare .................................................. 106
Exterior ....................................................................... 107
Interior ........................................................................106
Parking position ........................................................108
Storing mirror positions .................................. 106, 107
Rear window defroster .................................................. 180
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 190
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Remote control .......................................................... 28, 34
Battery replacement .................................................363
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 72
Replacing bulbs ..............................................................356
Replacing wiper blades .................................................370
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 30
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 174
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Roof rack ......................................................................... 371
SSeat belts ........................................................................... 84
Fastening ...................................................................... 87
Operation ..................................................................... 88
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 85
Unfastening .................................................................. 88
Warning lamp ............................................................302
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 84
Seat heater ........................................................................ 75
Seat ventilation system ................................................... 78Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................67
Lumbar support ........................................................... 73
Multicontour backrest ................................................73
Seat heater ...................................................................75
Ventilation system ...................................................... 78
SELECTOR LEVER -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 323
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 147
Setting the audio volume ..............................................146
Side impact airbags .........................................................96
Simultaneous .................................................................... 44
Simultaneous use of
electronic main key and
KEYLESS-GO-card .......................................................44
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 184
Emergency operation .............................................. 369
Express opening ........................................................ 185
Opening and closing ...................................................45
Synchronizing ........................................................... 186
Snow chains ................................................................... 249
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Spare parts service ....................................................... 384
Spare wheel ....................................................................341
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(Automatic climate control) .................................... 169
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) ......................... 92
Indicator lamp ...........................................................299
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 94
Standby bulb function ...................................................362
Start lock-out .................................................................... 32
Starter switch ........................................................ 226, 228
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 231
Steering lock
See Starter switch ............................................ 226, 228
Steering wheel
Adjustment ................................................................ 105
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 66
Storage compartment in the
rear passenger compartment .................................. 198
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 193
Storing mirror positions ............................................... 107
Stowing things in the vehicle ......................................328
Sun visors ....................................................................... 191
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ......................... 92
Indicator lamp ...........................................................299
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 94
TTachometer ...................................................................... 119
Technical data ................................................................ 388
Electrical system ...................................................... 392
Main dimensions ..................................................... 393
Rims and tires .......................................................... 390
Weights ...................................................................... 393
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 214
Emergency calls ........................................................ 215
Information ................................................................ 219
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 217
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 218
TELE AID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................321
Telephone ........................................................................128
General notes .................................................... 205, 212
Incoming call ............................................................. 132
Redialing .................................................................... 130
Telephone book ......................................................... 128
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 323
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 212
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The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 213
Tire inflation pressure ..................................................348
Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................... 150
Inquiry of present tire
inflation pressure ................................................ 150
TIRE PRESSURE -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 316
Tires
Driving instructions .................................................247
Rims and tires ...........................................................390
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 341
Tire inflation pressure .............................................348
Tire Replacement ......................................................340
Tire speed rating .......................................................249
Tire traction ...............................................................248
Winter driving instructions ....................................250
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 64
Towing the vehicle .........................................................353
Traveling abroad ............................................................252
Trip computer ................................................................. 135
Trip odometer ..................................................................119
Trunk ................................................................................. 53
Opening ........................................................................ 37
Power closing assist ................................................... 50
Release switch ............................................................. 57
Release/close switch .................................................. 58Trunk lid closing feature ...........................................55
Trunk lamp .................................................................... 362
Trunk lid
Emergency release ...................................................... 61
Trunk lid release switch ................................................. 57
TRUNK OPEN -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 308
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 160
Turn signals .................................................................... 160
UUnlocking with KEYLESS-GO-card ................................40VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 192
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 339
Vehicle keys ......................................................................28
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 338
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WWarranty coverage .........................................................384
WA S H E R F L U I D -
malfunction and warning messages ......................324
Washing the vehicle ...................................................... 376
What you should know
at the gas station .......................................................290
Wheels .............................................................................340
Changing ....................................................................343
Light alloy wheels .....................................................380
Rims and tires ...........................................................390
Rotating ...................................................................... 341
Spare wheel ............................................................... 341Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Window curtain airbags ..................................................96
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio ..................................................... 337
Windshield and headlamp
washer system .......................................................... 337
Winter driving ................................................................ 251
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 250
Wiper blades, replacing ............................................... 370