2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON radio

183 Contents - Driving
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DrivingControl and operation of radio
transmitters ............................... 184
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ................................. 185
Maintenance ................................... 185
Tele Aid............................................ 186
Catalytic converter......................... 196
Emission control ............................ 197
Steering lock ................................... 198
Starting and turning off
the engine .................................. 200
Automatic transmission................ 201
Parking brake ................................. 210Driving instructions....................... 211
Drive sensibly -
Save Fuel ...................................... 211
Drinking and Driving ................ 211
Pedals ........................................... 211
Power assistance .........................212
Brakes ...........................................212
Driving off ....................................213
Parking .........................................213
Tires ..............................................214
Snow chains ................................ 216
Winter driving instructions ......217
Block heater .................................218
Deep water ...................................219
Passenger compartment ............219
Traveling abroad ......................... 219Cruise control ................................. 220
Brake assist system
(BAS) ........................................... 223
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ........................................... 225
Four wheel electronic
traction system
(4MATIC) .................................... 227
Electronic stability
program
(ESP) ........................................... 228
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......... 232
What you should know
at the gas station ....................... 237
Check regularly and
before a long trip....................... 239

184 Control and operation of radio transmitters
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Control and operation of radio transmitters
COMAND, radio and telephone
1 Observe all legal requirements.
Telephones and two-way radio
Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a
citizens band unit should only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is
installed on the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions
regarding use of an external antenna.
Wa r n i n g !
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle. Only operate
the COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data
System), radio or telephone
1 if road and traffic
conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km / h), your vehicle is covering
a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately
14 m ) e v e r y s e c o n d .
Wa r n i n g !
Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a
built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being
connected to an external antenna) from inside the
vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic
system, possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.

193 Tele Aid
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If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system
does not reset, contact the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or
Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.
Notes:
The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until
the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Client Assistance Center
representative except Roadside Assistance and
Information calls, which can also be terminated by
pressing ìbutton on the multifunction steering
wheel.When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the audio
system or the COMAND system audio (only vehicles
with COMAND) is muted and the selected mode (radio,
tape or CD) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if
installed) switches off. If you must use this phone, the
vehicle must be parked. Disconnect the coiled cord and
place the call. The navigation system (if engaged) will
continue to run. The display in the instrument cluster is
available for use and spoken commands are only
available by pressing the RPT button on the COMAND
unit. A pop-up window will appear in the COMAND
display to indicate that a Tele Aid call is in progress.

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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) .......................................225
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................245
ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction and
warning messages ....................................................250
Adjusting steering wheel ................................................ 81
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................324
Air distribution .............................................................. 130
Air volume ...................................................................... 130
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 67
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ........................................246
Airbags .............................................................................. 70
Alarm system .............................................................. 41, 43
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ....................218, 270, 322, 326
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................................225
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................245
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 41
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 215
Armrest, rear bench ...................................................... 161
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 165
Center console, front ................................................ 165
Rear doors .................................................................. 166Audio system .................................................................. 135
Anti-theft system ....................................................... 137
Button and soft key operation ................................. 138
Cassette mode ............................................................143
CD changer .................................................................148
CD mode ..................................................................... 147
Operating and display elements ............................. 136
Operating safety ........................................................ 135
Operation – audio and telephone ........................... 135
Radio mode ................................................................ 141
Telephone operation ................................................. 151
Audio systems ...................................................................97
Cassette player ............................................................99
CD player ......................................................................98
Radio .............................................................................97
Automatic central locking ..............................................37
Automatic climate control ............................................126
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 132
Air distribution .......................................................... 130
Air recirculation ........................................................ 131
Air volume .................................................................. 130
Basic setting ...............................................................129
Defogging windows ...................................................129
Defrosting ...................................................................129
Display and controls .................................................128
Dust filter ................................................................... 131

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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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NNavigation system - Multifunctions display .............. 105
Night security Illumination ......................................... 120OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................242
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 90
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 178
Parking ............................................................................ 213
Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........................................232
Malfunction ...............................................................236
Parktronic switch ......................................................236
Sensors .......................................................................233
Warning indicators ...................................................234
Parking brake ...............................210, 212, 213, 229, 243
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ......................252Power assistance ............................................................ 212
Power seats, front ............................................................. 44
Power windows ............................................................... 154
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 155
Opening and closing ...................................................32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 156
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 184
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 123
Rear view mirrors ............................................................82
Antiglare night position .............................................82
Exterior ......................................................................... 83
Inside ............................................................................82
Parking position ..........................................................85
Storing mirror positions in memory ........................84
Rear window defroster .................................................. 130
Rear window wiper/washer .........................................124
Rear-facing bench seat .................................................. 174
Remote control .................................................................29
Battery replacement ................................................ 298

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malfunction and warning messages ......................257
Steering lock ................................................................... 198
Steering wheel adjustment ............................................ 81
Storage compartments
Above ashtray in center console ............................ 163
Glove box .................................................................... 162
In center console ....................................................... 163
Stowing things in the vehicle .......................................176
Sun visors ....................................................................... 160
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 68
Indicator lamp ...........................................................244
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 70
TTachometer ....................................................................... 91
Tailgate .............................................................................. 38
Technical data ................................................................ 319
Electrical system .......................................................320
Main dimensions ...................................................... 321
Rims and Tires ..........................................................320
Weights ....................................................................... 321Tele Aid ............................................................................ 186
Emergency calls ........................................................ 187
Information ................................................................ 191
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 189
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 190
TELE AID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 257
Telephone ........................................................................100
General notes ............................................................. 184
Incoming call ............................................................. 104
Redialing ....................................................................102
Telephone book ......................................................... 100
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 184
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 185
Tires ................................................................................. 214
Driving instructions ................................................. 214
Rims and tires .......................................................... 320
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 275
Tire inflation pressure ............................................ 282
Tire replacement .......................................................274
Tire speed rating ....................................................... 216
Tire traction ............................................................... 215
Winter driving instructions ..................................... 217
Tow-away alarm ................................................................43
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 288