2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON roof

1 Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Center console .............................. 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 26
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 26
Central locking system ................... 27
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 27
Opening and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 30Panic button ..................................31
Mechanical keys ...........................31
Doors ................................................. 32
Central locking switch .................... 34
Automatic central locking .............. 35
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 35
Tailgate .............................................. 36
Antitheft alarm system ................... 39
Tow-away alarm ................................41
Power seats front ............................. 42
Front seat head restraints .............. 48
Rear seat head restraints ............... 49
Multicontour seat .............................51
Seat heater ........................................ 52
Seat ventilation ................................ 55
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system ....... 57
Seat belts .......................................... 57
Seat belt nonusage
warning system .......................... 58
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 65Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 65
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) ............................................. 66
Emergency tensioning retractor
(ETR) ............................................. 67
Airbags .............................................. 68
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................... 75
Infant and child
restraint systems ......................... 77
Steering wheel adjustment ............ 81
Rear view mirrors ............................ 82
Instrument cluster ........................... 86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 92
Trip and main odometer, FSS
and engine oil level display ....... 96
Audio systems .................................. 97
Radio .............................................. 97
CD player ....................................... 98
Cassette player ............................. 99

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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
Rear window wiper / washer ....... 124
Hazard warning flasher switch ... 125
Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129
Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows .................... 129Defrosting ................................... 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 ......................157
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps,
exit lamps in doors ....................159
Reading lamps
rear compartment ......................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
Split rear bench seat ..................... 169
Rear-facing bench seat .................. 175
Loading instructions ..................... 177
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 178
Parcel net
in front passenger footwell ..... 179
Cellular telephone ......................... 179
Garage door opener ....................... 180

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Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display ...............250
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................ 251
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .........252
ABS-SYSTEM ...............................253
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................253
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............254
BRAKE FLUID .............................254
PARKING BRAKE .......................255
ENGINE FAN ...............................255
COOLANT (coolant level) ..........256
COOLANT TEMP. ........................257
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................258
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................259
REMOVE KEY .............................259
STEERING GEAR OIL .................260
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 261
WASHER FLUID ..........................262
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) ..263
TELE AID .....................................263
Practical hintsFirst aid kit ..................................... 266
Fuses ............................................... 267
Electrical outlet ............................. 269
Hood ................................................ 270
Checking engine oil level ............. 273
Automatic transmission
fluid level ....................................274
Coolant level ....................................274
Adding coolant ........................... 275
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ...........................276
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........276
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 277
Vehicle jack .................................... 278
Wheels ............................................ 279
Tire replacement ....................... 279
Rotating wheels ......................... 280
Spare wheel .................................... 281
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 281Changing wheels ...........................282
Tire inflation pressure ..................287
Battery .............................................289
Jump starting .................................. 291
Towing the vehicle .........................294
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ..................296
Exterior lamps ................................297
Headlamp assembly ...................298
Taillamp assemblies .................. 301
Changing batteries
in the electronic main key ......304
Synchronizing
remote control ............................306
Emergency engine shut-down .....306
Emergency operation of
sliding / pop-up roof .................307
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................308
Replacing wiper blade insert .......308
Roof rack ..........................................311

5 Contents
Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle ............................. 314
Power washer .............................. 315
Tar stains ..................................... 315
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 315
Engine cleaning .......................... 316
Vehicle washing ......................... 316
Ornamental moldings ................ 316
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 316
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ........................... 317
Window cleaning /
glass sunroof ............................... 317
Wiper blades ............................... 317
Light alloy wheels ...................... 318
Instrument cluster ..................... 318
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ...................... 318
Cup holder ................................... 318
Seat belts ..................................... 318Headliner ..................................... 318
Upholstery ................................... 319
Hard plastic trim items .............. 319
Plastic and rubber parts ............ 319
Technical dataSpare parts service ....................... 322
Warranty coverage ........................ 322
Identification labels ...................... 323
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........... 324
Technical data ................................ 325
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. - capacities ......................... 328
Engine oils ...................................... 330
Engine oil additives ...................... 330
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 330
Brake fluid ...................................... 330
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 331
Fuel requirements ........................ 331
Gasoline additives ......................... 332
Coolants .......................................... 332
Consumer information ................. 334
IndexIndex ................................................336

21 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Overhead control panel 1Interior lighting, see page 159
2Sliding / pop-up roof, see page 157
3Rear view mirror, see page 82
4Garage door opener, see page 180
5Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 188
6Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and
voice recognition system
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22 Contents – Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 26
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 26
Central locking system ................... 27
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 27
Opening and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 30
Panic button .................................. 31
Mechanical keys ........................... 31
Doors .................................................. 32
Central locking switch .................... 34
Automatic central locking .............. 35
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 35
Tailgate .............................................. 36
Antitheft alarm system ................... 39
Tow-away alarm ................................ 41
Power seats front ............................. 42
Front seat head restraints .............. 48Rear seat head restraints ............... 49
Multicontour seat .............................51
Seat heater ........................................ 52
Seat ventilation ................................ 55
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system ....... 57
Seat belts .......................................... 57
Seat belt nonusage
warning system .......................... 58
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 65
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 65
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) ............................................. 66
Emergency tensioning retractor
(ETR) ............................................. 67
Airbags .............................................. 68
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................... 75
Infant and child
restraint systems ........................ 77
Steering wheel adjustment .............81
Rear view mirrors ........................... 82Instrument cluster ........................... 86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 92
Trip and main odometer, FSS
and engine oil level display ....... 96
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

23 Contents – Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Combination switch ...................... 122
Rear window wiper / washer ....... 124
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 .............. 130
Air distribution ........................... 130
Air volume ................................... 130
Air recirculation ......................... 131
Dust filter .................................... 131
Activated charcoal filter ............ 132
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 132Front center console
compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ...................134
Audio and telephone,
operation .....................................135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps,
exit lamps in doors ....................159
Reading lamps
rear compartment ......................160
Sun visors ........................................ 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior .............................................162
Armrest, rear bench .......................162
Cup holder
in rear bench armrest ...............162Glove 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
Split rear bench seat ..................... 169
Rear-facing bench seat .................. 175
Loading instructions ..................... 177
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 178
Parcel net
in front passenger footwell ..... 179
Cellular telephone ......................... 179
Garage door opener ....................... 180

27 Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Central locking system
Radio frequency and infrared remote control
The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency
and infrared remote control.
Due to the extended operational range of the remote
control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or
unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If
one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check
lamp lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries are
in order. See page 304 for checking batteries.
The vehicle doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap can be
centrally locked and unlocked via remote control.
Opening and closing the windows and sliding / pop-up
roof remotely can only be done with the infrared portion
of the remote control. Aim transmitter eye at a
receiver (6 or 7), press and hold transmit button Œ
or ‹.
If the electronic key is inserted in steering lock, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.1Transmit button
‹ Locking
ΠUnlocking
2Lamp for battery check (see page 304 for changing
batteries if it does not light up briefly)
3PA N I C b u t t o n
4Transmitter eye
5Locking tab for mechanical key
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