356 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar careIndex
Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to
protect electrical components and connectors from the
intrusion of water and cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax
should be applied to the engine compartment after
every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control
linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The
poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any
wax.Vehicle washing
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct
sunlight. Use only a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of
water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the
ventilation intake. Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a
chamois. Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the
finish.
Due to the width of the vehicle, prior to running the
vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold back the
outside mirrors to prevent them from getting damaged.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt
as soon as possible.
When washing the underbody, do not forget to clean the
inner sides of the wheels.
S203.book Seite 356 Freitag, 19. Oktober 2001 1:25 13
378 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 192
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 253EEasy-entry/exit feature ................................................... 45
Electrical outlet .............................................................. 209
Electronic key ................................................................... 29
Changing batteries ................................................... 346
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 348
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 270
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 348
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............ 349
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 66
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 39Emergency unlocking the tailgate ................................. 41
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 136
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 135
Express opening and closing
(power windows) ....................................................... 186
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 137
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 139
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 339
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror ........................................ 345
Bulbs for high and low beam .................................. 341
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 340
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 345
License plate lamps ................................................. 344
Parking and standing lamp ..................................... 341
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 339
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 344
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 342
Turn signal lamp ....................................................... 341
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................85
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ..........................................................86
S203.book Seite 378 Freitag, 19. Oktober 2001 1:25 13
380 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 92
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Center console ............................................................. 24
Dashboard .................................................................... 22
Door control panel ...................................................... 20
Overhead control panel .............................................. 21
Interior ............................................................................ 194
Interior lighting ............................................................. 191
JJack ................................................................................... 320
Jump starting ..................................................................332KKeys, changing battery ................................................. 346
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 28
LLamps, exterior
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 344
Lighter ............................................................................ 202
Loading instructions ...................................................... 217
Locator lighting .............................................................. 141
Locking the vehicle with remote control ..................... 33
Low beams
See Exterior lamps ................................................... 339MMaintenance .................................................................. 227
Malfunction and warning messages
STEERING GEAR OIL ............................................... 296
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 113
Mechanical key .......................................................... 28, 35
Memory function ............................................................. 89
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side ...................................................86
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 51
S203.book Seite 380 Freitag, 19. Oktober 2001 1:25 13
383 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Storage compartment under trunk floor ....................209
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 194
Storing mirror positions ................................................. 85
Storing seat positions ...................................................... 48
Stowing things in the vehicle ...................................... 307
Sun visors ....................................................................... 193
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ......................... 65
TTailgate .............................................................................. 40
Technical data ................................................................ 365
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 228
Emergency calls ........................................................ 229
Information ................................................................ 233
Initiating an emergency call ................................... 231
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 232
Telephone ........................................................................ 105
Incoming call ............................................................. 109
Redialing .................................................................... 107
Telephone book ......................................................... 105Telephone, general ........................................................ 220
Telephones and two-way radios .................................. 226
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ............................... 227
Tire inflation pressure ................................................. 329
Tool kit ............................................................................. 319
Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 335
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 338
Trip computer ..................................................................111
UUnlocking the vehicle with remote control .................33VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 193
Vehicle keys ......................................................................28
Vehicle tools .................................................................... 319
S203.book Seite 383 Freitag, 19. Oktober 2001 1:25 13