2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON automatic transmission

296 Towing the vehicle
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Note:
To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning
flasher in use, turn electronic key in steering lock to
position 2 and activate combination switch for left or
right turn signal in usual manner – only the selected
turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning
flasher will operate again.
Caution!
The vehicle must be towed with all 4 wheels off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised,
the engine must be shut off (electronic key in steering
lock position 0 or 1). Otherwise, the ESP will
immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel
brakes. With the front wheels raised, the maximum
speed and towing distance are 30 mph and 30 miles.
Switch off the tow-away alarm, see page 41, and the
automatic center locking on page 35.Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking
In the case of power failure the transmission selector
lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
To do so, insert a pin (1), e.g. ball point pen, into the
covered opening below the position “D” of the shift
pattern. While pushing the pin down, move selector
lever from position “P”.
After removal of the pin from the opening, the cover will
not close fully. Only after moving the selector lever to
positions “D+” and “D–” does the cover return to its
closed position.

328 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Recommended engine oils
Automatic
transmission8.0 US qt (7.5 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Front axle E 320 with AWD 0.5 US qt (0.46 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Transfer case E 320 with AWD 0.9 US qt (0.9 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Power steering approx. 1.3 US qt (1.1 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing
grease
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)

337 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Economy ..................................................................... 129
Front center console
compartment ventilation .................................... 133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ............................................. 134
Rear window defroster ............................................. 130
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 132
Special settings ......................................................... 129
Automatic transmission ...............................................203
Emergency operation ............................................... 211
Fluid level ................................................................... 274
Program mode selector switch ............................... 210
Selector lever position ..............................................206
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................. 296
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 65
Self-test ......................................................................... 65
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 225
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 247
Battery .............................................................................289
Battery recycling ....................................................... 290
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................252Block heater ....................................................................221
BRAKE ASSIST -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 253
Brake assist system (BAS) ........................................... 225
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 247
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 330
BRAKE FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 254
BRAKE LINING WEAR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 254
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 254
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 245
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 245
Brakes .................................................... 214, 225, 227, 230
Bulbs
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 297
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 328
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 178
Catalytic converter ......................................................... 198
CD changer ...................................................................... 148
Audio systems ..............................................................97
Cellular telephone .......................................................... 179