2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON sensor

317 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar careIndex Cleaning the parktronic system sensors
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz
approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water.
When using a steam cleaner or power washer, aim
nozzle only briefly from a minimum distance of 4 in.
(10 cm) at sensors (1).
To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use
only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the
sensors. Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry
cloth or sponge.Window cleaning
Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces. An
automotive glass cleaner is recommended.
Note:
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering
lock before cleaning the windshield, otherwise the
wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury.
Wiper blade
Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and
detergent solution.
Note:
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering
lock before cleaning the wiper blade, otherwise the
wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 297
Side marker lamp, front ................................... 119, 303
Standing lamps ......................................... 119, 300, 301
Taillamps ........................................... 119, 258, 301, 316
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 324
LIGHT SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................259
Lighter ............................................................................. 168
LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ......................258
Limp home mode ........................................................... 211
Loading instructions ..................................................... 177
Locking and unlocking ................................................... 29
Low beams
Exterior lamps ...........................................................297
MMaintenance ................................................................... 187
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................................................249
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................244
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................250
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 253
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .......................................252BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 253
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 254
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 254
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 256
COOLANT TEMP. ...................................................... 257
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........251
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ................251
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. .............................................. 263
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 255
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 261
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 259
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 258
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 255
REMOVE KEY ........................................................... 259
STEERING GEAR OIL ............................................... 260
TELE AID ................................................................... 263
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 262
Malfunction message memory .................................... 108
Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................. 308
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 31
Memory ................................................................ 45, 81, 84
Recalling ....................................................................... 46
Storing ...........................................................................45
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 83
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 83
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................82

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Multicontour seat ............................................................ 51
Multifunction display ...................................................... 92
Audio systems ............................................................. 97
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 96
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 96
Individual settings .....................................................110
Malfunction message memory ............................... 108
Navigation system ..................................................... 105
Telephone ................................................................... 100
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 96
Trip computer ............................................................ 106
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 92
Setting the audio volume ..........................................113
NNavigation system -
Multifunctions display ............................................. 105
Night security Illumination ......................................... 120OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................244
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8Outside temperature indicator ....................................... 90
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
PPanic button ...................................................................... 31
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 179
Parking ............................................................................ 216
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 234
Malfunction ............................................................... 238
Parktronic switch ..................................................... 238
Sensors ...................................................................... 235
Warning indicators .................................................. 236
Parking brake ............................... 212, 214, 216, 231, 245
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 255
Power assistance ............................................................ 214
Power seats, front ............................................................. 42
Power windows ............................................................... 154
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 155
Opening and closing ...................................................30
Synchronizing ........................................................... 156
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7

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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
RRadio
Audio Systems ............................................................. 97
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 186
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 123
Reading lamps rear compartment ............................... 160
Rear view mirrors ............................................................ 82
Antiglare night position ............................................. 82
Exterior ......................................................................... 83
Inside ............................................................................ 82
Parking position .......................................................... 85
Storing mirror positions in memory ........................ 84
Rear window defroster .................................................. 130
Rear window wiper/washer ......................................... 124
Rear-facing bench seat .................................................. 175
Remote control ................................................................. 27
Battery replacement ................................................. 304
REMOVE KEY -
malfunction and warning messages ......................259
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 25
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 297
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................308
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 188
Roof rack .......................................................................... 311
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ...........75
Seat belts ...........................................................................57
Fastening ......................................................................59
Rear-facing bench seat ............................................... 61
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................58
Unfastening .................................................................. 62
Warning lamp ........................................................... 248
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................57
Seat heater ........................................................................ 52
Vehicles with seat ventilation ................................... 54
Vehicles without seat ventilation ............................. 53
Seat ventilation ................................................................55
Seats ...................................................................................42
Memory function .........................................................45
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 51
Power seats front .........................................................42