2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 Page 97

97 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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Radio1Audio system is switched off.
2The radio is switch on.
3Wave band setting and memory location number,
where appropriate.
4Station frequ enc y.
5This only appears when “MEMORY” rather than
“FREQUENCY” has been selected in the Individual
settings. See page 110.
The radio must be switched on.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until
display (2) appears.
Press button j or k repeatedly until the required
station or frequency is displayed.
Use the j of k button to select a stored station or
station frequency. This depends on the selection made
in the “STATION SEARCH USING” setting menu.
See individual settings, page 110.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
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Malfunction message memory 1There are no messages stored in the system
2Number of messages stored in the system
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
malfunction message memory (1 or 2) is displayed.
Press the j or k button if display (2) appears.
The stored malfunction messages will now be displayed
in order. See page 239 for malfunction and warning
messages.
Display (2) will reappear after you have scanned all the
malfunction messages.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Should any malfunctions be stored while driving, they
will reappear in the display (2) when the electronic key
is in steering lock position 0 or removed from the
steering lock.
Specific malfunctions can be recalled by pressing
buttonJ. Each malfunction or warning message must
be acknowledged by pressing buttonJ. Once all
messages are cancelled the odometer display should
reappear.
Pressing theJbutton in the instrument cluster
immediately switches to the next malfunction message.
The malfunction message memory will be cleared when
the electronic key is turned in the steering lock to
position 1 or 2. Should subsequent malfunctions occur,
they will be displayed in the malfunction message
memory.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.Important!
Malfunctions and warning messages are only indicated
for certain systems and displayed to a low level of detail.
The malfunction and warning messages are simply a
reminder with respect to the operation of certain
systems and do not replace the driver’s responsibility to
maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all
required maintenance and safety checks performed on
the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and
warning messages. See page 239.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Preliminary display of the individual settings
2“SET TIME – HOURS”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
3“SET TIME – MINUTES”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
4“12 / 24 O’CLOCK”, the unit set is displayed in the
instrument cluster
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
5“TEMP. INDICATOR” – the unit set is displayed in
the outside temperature display in the instrument
cluster and in the automatic air conditioner display
6“DISPLAY VALUES IN” – the unit set is displayed in
the trip and main odometer.
7“TEXT” — sets the language used in the
multifunction display8“STATION SEARCH USING” — radio adjustment
“FREQUENCY” – use the j or k button to
select a frequency
“MEMORY” – use the j or k button to select
a stored station (preset memory)
9See page 113 for instructions on returning the
setting menus to the factory settings
10Selection marker – indicates the setting selected
Notes:
These settings may only be performed with the vehicle
at standstill and with the key in steering lock position 1
or 2.
The figure depicts the factory setting for the Federal
Republic of Germany.

115 Flexible service system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index The service indicator disappears automatically after
30 seconds or if buttonJon the instrument cluster is
pressed.
Calling up service indicator manually:
Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 1.
Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by
pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction
steering wheel until the display appears. See page 96.
Press button j or k until the FSS indicator
appears.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Important!
The FSS indicator is not an engine oil level indicator.
See page 117 for engine oil level indicator.Note:
When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more
days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such
days not counted by the FSS can be added by your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The interval between services is determined by the type
of driving for which the vehicle is used. For example,
driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined
with short distance driv ing in wh ich th e engine d oes not
reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval
between services.

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Fo l l ow i n g a c omp l e te d A o r B s e r v i c e t h e M e rc e d e s -Be n z
Center sets the counter mileage to 10 000 miles
(Canada: 15 000 km) and 365 days.
The counter can also be set by any individual. To do so:
Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press
button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering
wheel until the display appears. See page 96.
Press button j or k until the FSS indicator
appears.
Press buttonJon the instrument cluster for
approximately 2 seconds.The multifunction display will show the question:
“DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL?
CONFIRM BY PRESSING R”
Press button J on the instrument cluster again, and
hold until a signal sounds. The message “SERVICE
INTERVAL HAS BEEN RESET” appears in the
multifunction display.
The new service indicator is displayed with the reset
distance of 10 000 miles (Canada 15 000 km).
If the FSS counter was inadvertently reset, have a
Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
However you choose to set your reference numbers, the
scheduled services as posted in the Service Booklet
must be followed to properly care for your vehicle.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Engine oil level indicator
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping
the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan.Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press
button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering
wheel until the display appears. See page 96.
Press button j or k on the multifunction
steering wheel repeatedly until the “MEASUREMENT
CORRECT – ONLY IF VEH. LEVEL” engine oil level
indicator appears. This indicator is only a reminder.
Measurement can be cancelled by pressing button j
or k if the vehicle is not parked on level ground. An
incorrect reading will be recorded if you do not cancel
the measurement. Move the vehicle to level ground and
measure again.
The electronic key in steering lock is not in position 2 if
the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – SWITCH ON IGNITION”
message appears.
The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – MEASURING NOW”
message is displayed after approximately 3 seconds.

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One of the following messages will subsequently appear
on the indicator:
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – O.K.”
No oil needs to be added.
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.0 QUART”
(Canada: 1.0 L)
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.5 QUART”
(Canada: 1.5 L)
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 2.0 QUART”
(Canada: 2.0 L)
See page 260 for instructions on adding engine oil.
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – REDUCE OIL LEVEL”
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could
cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The message “PERF. SERV. ON TIME” (perform service
[engine oil level check] on time) will be displayed if a
proper oil level check cannot be performed. The engine
oil level check can be repeated after a short time.Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick, if it
cannot be completed via the multifunction display.
See page 260.
In this case we recommend that you have the system
checked at a Mercedes-Benz Center.
Note:
See “Malfunction and warning messages” on page 239
and page 250 if an engine oil level indicator appears on
the multifunction display when the engine is running.
The engine oil level cannot be checked while the engine
is running. The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – NOT WHEN
ENGINE ON” message will appear.
Engine oil consumption
Engine oil consumption checks should only be made
after the break-in period. During the break-in period,
higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal.
Frequent driving at high engine speeds results in
increased consumption.