2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON door lock

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Tow in g t h e ve hic l e
Important!
When towing the vehicle, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
electronic key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle
d oors l ock if th e l ef t front w heel as well as t he righ t rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately
9 mph (15 km / h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking.
The rear towing eye is located at the right, below the
bumper.1Cover on right side of front bumper
To remove cover:
Press mark on cover in direction of arrow and lift cover
off to reveal threaded hole for towing eye bolt. The
towing eye bolt is supplied with the vehicle tools. Screw
towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug
wrench.
To reinstall cover:
Engage cover (1) at bottom and press in top securely.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground, make certain that the electronic key is in
steering lock position 2.If the electronic key is left in the steering lock
position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the lock. In this case, the
steering is locked. To unlock, remove electronic key
from steering lock and reinsert.

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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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Parking lamps ..................................................294, 295
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 291
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................297
Standing lamps ................................................. 294, 295
Taillamp assemblies .................................................295
Turn signal lamps ............................................ 294, 295
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................262
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................114
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with electronic
stability program (ESP) ............................................227
Fuel ..................................................................................237
Gasoline additives ....................................................326
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 237, 323, 325
Fuel cap placement warning ........................................244
Fuel requirements .........................................................325
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................244
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...............322
Fuses, electrical .............................................................263
GGarage door opener .......................................................179
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 326
Fuel requirements ................................................... 325
Premium unleaded .................................................. 325
General notes on the
central locking system ............................................... 28
Glove box ......................................................................... 162HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 125
Head restraints
Front seat .....................................................................50
Rear seat ....................................................................... 51
Rear seat head restraint, storage .............................. 52
Synchronizing ............................................................. 46
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 121
Headlights ....................................................................... 119
Heated seats ......................................................................54
Hood ................................................................................ 266

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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