2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON lights

247 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp
The yellow ESP warning lamp in the
speedometer dial comes on with the
electronic key in steering lock position 2. It
should go out with engine running.
See page 229 and 230 if the warning lamp lights up or
flashes when the vehicle is moving.BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp
The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP
is combined with that of the BAS.
The yellow BAS / ESP malfunction indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the
electronic key in steering lock position 2. It should go
out with the engine running.
If the BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp remains
illuminated with the engine running, see page 225 for
notes on brake assist system (BAS) and page 230 for
notes on electronic stability program (ESP).

250 Malfunction and warning messages
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Malfunction and warning messages in the
multifunction display
Malfunction and warning messages for the following
systems will be displayed immediately in the
multifunction display.
These messages can be cleared from the instrument
cluster by:
•using theJbutton on the instrument cluster, or
•pressing button j, k, è or ÿ on the
multifunction steering wheel.
They are then stored in the malfunction message
memory. See page 108. Notes:
Certain malfunction and warning messages are
accompanied by an audible signal.
Malfunction and warning messages in red are always
accompanied by an audible signal.
Temporary messages such as “SWITCH OFF LIGHTS”
will not be stored in the malfunction message memory.
Wa r n i n g !
All messages contain important information which
should be taken note of and, where malfunction
indicated, addressed as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Failure to repair condition noted may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty, or result in property damage or personal
injury.

259 Malfunction and warning messages
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index LIGHT SENSOR
With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds and the message “SWITCH OFF
LIGHTS!” appears in the multifunction indicator if the
vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing lamps) are not
switched off.REMOVE KEY
This message plus an audible alarm indicate that the
electronic key is in steering lock position 0 or 1, and the
driver’s door is open.
Line 1 Line 2
SWITCH OFF LIGHTS!
Line 1 Line 2
REMOVE KEY!
P54.30-3573-21

292 Jump starting
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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Jump start the car by using the battery terminals located
under hood.
Proceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that
the jumper cables will reach, but never let the
vehicles touch. Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
2. On both vehicles:
•Turn off engine and all lights and accessories,
except hazard warning flashers or work lights.
•Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to
position “P”.
Important!
3. Lift cover (1) and clamp one end of the first jumper
cable to the positive (+) under hood terminal (2) of
the discharged battery and the other end to the
positive (+) terminal of the charged battery. Make
sure the cable clamps do not touch any other metal
parts.

304 Electronic key
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Changing batteries in the electronic key
1Transmit buttons
2Lamp for battery check and function control
Checking batteries
If one of the transmit buttons (1) is pressed, the battery
check lamp (2) lights up briefly – indicating that the
batteries are in order.
Change batteries if the battery check lamp (2) does not
light up briefly.Changing batteries
Move locking tab (3) in direction of right arrow and
remove mechanical key (4, left arrow).
P80.20-2200-26
1
2
P80.35-2028-26
4
3

341 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 125
Head restraints
Front seat ..................................................................... 48
Rear seat ....................................................................... 49
Rear seat head restraint, storage .............................. 50
Synchronizing ............................................................. 44
Headlamp cleaning system .......................................... 121
Headlights ........................................................................119
Heated seats ..................................................................... 52
High beams
Combination switch .................................................. 122
Hood ................................................................................. 270IIdentification labels ....................................................... 323
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 161
Indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .................................. 88, 244
Individual settings ..........................................................110
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 77
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 188Instrument cluster ........................................................... 86
Activating .....................................................................89
Illumination ................................................................. 89
Indicator lamps ............................................................ 88
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 162
Interior lighting .............................................................. 159
JJump starting ..................................................................291KKeys, changing batteries .............................................. 304
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................24LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ........................................................... 119, 301
Headlamps ........................................ 119, 258, 298, 316
Parking lamps ........................................... 119, 300, 301