2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 glove box

2 Contents
Audio systems .................................. 97
Radio .............................................. 97
CD player ....................................... 98
Cassette player ............................. 99
Telephone ........................................ 100
Telephone book .......................... 100
Redialing ..................................... 102
Incoming call .............................. 104
Navigation system .......................... 105
Trip computer ................................. 106
Malfunction message
memory ...................................... 108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system
(FSS) .............................................114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security illumination ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch ...................... 122
Hazard warning flasher
switch .......................................... 125Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls ................. 128
Basic setting ............................... 129
Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows ................... 129
Defrosting ................................... 129
Rear window defroster ...............130
Air distribution ...........................130
Air volume ...................................130
Air recirculation ......................... 131
Dust filter .....................................131
Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine
heat utilization ............................132
Front center console
compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ...................134
Audio and telephone,
operation .....................................135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................156
Interior lighting ..............................159Entrance lamps, exit lamps
in doors ....................................... 159
Rear window sunshade ................. 160
Sun visors ....................................... 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior ............................................ 162
Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162
Cup holder in
rear bench armrest ................... 162
Glove box ......................................... 163
Cup holder and coin holder
in glove box lid ........................... 163
Storage compartment above
ashtray in center console ........ 164
Storage compartments
in center console ....................... 164
Cup holder in center console ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Cargo tie-down hooks .................... 169
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell .......... 169
Cellular telephone ......................... 170

10 Introduction
Roadside assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown.
Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can
contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

19 Instruments and controls
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Parking assist warning indicators, see page 226
2Side defroster outlet
3Side air outlet, adjustable
4Air volume control for side air outlet
5Exterior lamp switch, see page 119
6Parking brake release, see page 202
7Hood lock release, see page 257
8Combination switch, see page 122
9Cruise control switch, see page 212
10Instrument cluster, see page 86
11Multifunction steering wheel, see page 92
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2),
Airbag, see page 70
12Steering lock with ignition / starter switch, see
page 190
13Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
14Center air outlets, adjustable15Air volume control for center air outlets
16Left front seat heater switch, see page 55
Left front seat ventilation switch, see page 58
17Headlamp washer switch, see page 121
18Rear seat head restraints switch, see page 53
19Hazard warning f lasher switch, see page 125
20Central locking switch, see page 37
21Tow-away alarm switch, see page 45
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system, see
page 43
22Right front seat heater switch, see page 55
Right front seat ventilation switch, see page 58
23Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2)
24Automatic climate control, see page 126
Rear window defroster switch
Activated charcoal filter switch
25Audio system, see page 135
26Storage / eyeglasses compartment

23 Contents - Operation
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Malfunction message
memory ...................................... 108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system
(FSS) .............................................114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security illumination ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch ...................... 122
Hazard warning flasher
switch .......................................... 125
Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129
Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows .................... 129
Defrosting .................................... 129
Rear window defroster .............. 130Air distribution ...........................130
Air volume ...................................130
Air recirculation ......................... 131
Dust filter .....................................131
Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine
heat utilization ............................132
Front center console
compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ...................134
Audio and telephone,
operation .....................................135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................156
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps, exit lamps
in doors .......................................159
Rear window sunshade .................160
Sun visors ........................................ 161Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior ............................................ 162
Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162
Cup holder in
rear bench armrest ................... 162
Glove box ......................................... 163
Cup holder and coin holder
in glove box lid ........................... 163
Storage compartment above
ashtray in center console ........ 164
Storage compartments
in center console ....................... 164
Cup holder in center console ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Cargo tie-down hooks .................... 169
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell .......... 169
Cellular telephone ......................... 170
Shelf below rear window .............. 170
Garage door opener ....................... 171

25 Central locking system
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Electronic main key
The electronic main key has an integrated radio
frequency and infrared remote control, plus removable
mechanical key.
The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.
The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door,
trunk, and storage compartment locks.When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations,
it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control.
To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the
mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).
The remote control transmitter is located in the
electronic main key.
The infrared receivers are located in the front door
handles.
Note:
Remove the mechanical key from the electronic main
key w hen u sing vale t pa rk ing service. To prevent ac cess
to trunk or storage compartments lock them separately
and retain the mechanical key.
See page 39 for separate locking of trunk and page 163
for locking of glove box.
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80 Restraint systems
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Installation of infant and child restraint systems
This vehicle is provided with tether anchorages for a top
tether strap at each of the rear seating positions.
Prior to installing a tether strap, remove cover (1) from
anchorage ring (2) and store in a convenient place (e.g.
glove box).To secure a tether strap to the anchorage, securely
fasten the hook (3), which is part of the tether strap, to
the anchorage ring (2). For safety, please make sure that
the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
After removing the tether strap, reinstall the cover (1).
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143 Audio system
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Cassette mode
Note:
Vehicles equipped with the COMAND system do not
come with a factory installed cassette mechanism.
A standard 1/8” stereo phono plug for auxiliary audio
input (located in glove box) is provided for connection of
a portable battery operated cassette player or any other
portable device which uses a headphone output. Please
refer to the COMAND operating manual for information
concerning the activation of the audio input.Playing cassettes
Press the “TAPE” button. When the eject (EJ) key is
pressed, the display folds down and the cassette slot
becomes visible. Push the cassette into the slot until it
engages. The cassette will be pulled in automatically.
Notes:
Do not press directly on the radio display face.
Return the display panel to its normal position by
folding it back up and pressing gently on the display
frame to lock in place.
When playing mono recorded tapes (e.g. books) through
a stereo system the sound from one track might bleed to
the other track, despite setting the balance to the full
left or full right speakers.

163 Interior equipment
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Glove box
1Unlocking: Turn mechanical key to vertical position
and remove.
2Locking: Turn me chanical key to the right and
remove.
3Opening: Pull on handle.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the
mechanical key. See page 25 for instructions on how to
remove the mechanical key from the electronic main
key (e.g. for valet parking service).Cup holder and coin holder in glove box lid
Caution!
Keep glove box lid closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
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