2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Owner's Manual

414 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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

415 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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

Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your
vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this
Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior
authorization in writing.
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper
or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its
equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

Order No. 6515 213713 Part No. 220 584 81 83 USA Edition B 2001