2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON engine

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 32
Electronic main key .................................................... 25
Electronic reserve key ................................................ 26
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 31
Mechanical keys ................................................... 26, 33
Remote control ............................................................ 25
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 32
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp .....................................242
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................239
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................117
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................268
Child restraint ..................................................... 59, 67, 78
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................308
Clock, setting ...................................................................110
Coin holder in glove box lid ......................................... 162
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 184
Combination switch ...................................................... 122
Consumer information ..................................................328
Control and operation of radio transmitters ............. 184
COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................253
Coolant level ...................................................................269
Adding coolant ..........................................................270
Checking ....................................................................269COOLANT TEMP. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 254
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................ 90
Coolants .......................................................................... 326
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 327
Cruise control ................................................................ 220
Cup holder
In center console ....................................................... 164
In glove box lid .......................................................... 162
In rear bench armrest ............................................... 161
DDaytime running lamps ................................................120
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 219
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 248
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 248
Display illumination ........................................................ 89
Doors .................................................................................. 34
Drinking and Driving .................................................... 211
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................. 211
Driving instructions ...................................................... 211
Driving off ....................................................................... 213

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EELEC. STABIL. PROG. -
malfunction and warning messages ......................260
Electrical outlet ..............................................................265
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ...................................................298
Synchronizing remote control ................................300
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................228
Control switch ...........................................................230
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................245
Synchronizing ...........................................................229
Warning lamp ............................................................245
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Emergency engine shut-down .....................................300
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 69
SRS indicator lamp ...................................................244
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 37
Emission control ............................................................ 197
Emission control label .................................................. 318
Engine compartment .....................................................266
ENGINE FAN -
malfunction and warning messages ......................252
Engine malfunctionCHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ............................... 242
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 324
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 118
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................. 117, 268
Warning ..................................................................... 258
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 258
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 117
Engine oils ..................................................................... 324
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................ 228
Control switch .......................................................... 230
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 245
Synchronizing .......................................................... 229
Warning lamp ........................................................... 245
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................69
SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 244
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 119
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 291
Additional turn signals on
the exterior mirror .............................................. 297
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 292
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 297
License plate lamps ................................................. 296
Low and high beam .................................................. 293

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MMaintenance ................................................................... 185
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................................................246
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................242
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................247
ABS-SYSTEM .............................................................250
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .......................................249
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................250
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 251
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................. 251
COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................253
COOLANT TEMP. .......................................................254
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........248
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............248
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................260
ENGINE FAN ..............................................................252
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..................................................258
LIGHT SENSOR .........................................................256
LIGHTING SYSTEM ...................................................255
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................252
REMOVE KEY ............................................................256
STEERING GEAR OIL ...............................................257
TELE AID ....................................................................257WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 259
Malfunction message memory ....................................108
Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................. 302
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 33
Memory ................................................................ 47, 81, 84
Recalling ....................................................................... 48
Storing ........................................................................... 47
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................83
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................83
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 82
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 53
Multifunction display ...................................................... 92
Audio systems ..............................................................97
Engine oil level indicator ...........................................96
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 96
Individual settings .................................................... 110
Malfunction message memory ............................... 108
Navigation system .....................................................105
Telephone ...................................................................100
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 96
Trip computer ............................................................106
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel .........................................92
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 113

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REMOVE KEY -
malfunction and warning messages ......................256
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 291
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................302
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Roof rack .........................................................................305
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 76
Seat belts ........................................................................... 59
Fastening ...................................................................... 61
Rear-facing bench seat ............................................... 63
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 60
Unfastening .................................................................. 64
Warning lamp ............................................................246
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 59
Seat heater ........................................................................ 54
Vehicles with seat ventilation ................................... 56Vehicles without seat ventilation .............................55
Seat ventilation ................................................................57
Seats ...................................................................................44
Memory function .........................................................47
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 53
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 114
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 113
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 297
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 156
Emergency operation ...............................................301
Express opening ........................................................ 158
Opening and closing ...................................................32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 158
Snow chains .................................................................... 216
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Spare parts service ........................................................ 316
Spare wheel ................................................................... 272
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 129
Split rear bench seat ...................................................... 168
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ...........................68
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 244
SRS malfunction ..........................................................70
Start lock-out .....................................................................27
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 200