2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON phone

195 Tele Aid
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If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system
does not reset, contact the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or
Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.
Notes:
The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until
the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Customer Assistance Center
representative except Roadside Assistance and
Information calls, which can also be terminated by
pressing ìbutton on the multifunction steering
wheel.When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the audio
system or the COMAND system audio (only vehicles
with COMAND) is muted and the selected mode (radio,
tape or CD) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if
installed) switches off. If you must use this phone, the
vehicle must be parked. Disconnect the coiled cord and
place the call. The navigation system (if engaged) will
continue to run. The display in the instrument cluster is
available for use and spoken commands are only
available by pressing the RPT button on the COMAND
unit. A pop-up window will appear in the COMAND
display to indicate that a Tele Aid call is in progress.

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Remote door unlock
In the case you have your vehicle locked unintentionally
(e.g. key inside vehicle), and no other key is available,
contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada). You will be asked to provide your password
which you provided when you completed the subscriber
agreement.
Then return to your vehicle and pull tailgate recessed
handle for minimum of 20 seconds until the “SOS”
button is flashing. The message “EMERGENCY CALL -
CALL CONNECTED” appears in the multifunction
display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehicle via
Internet using the ID and password sent to you shortly
after the completion of your Acquaintance Call.
The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with
the remote door unlocking feature.Notes:
The remote door unlock feature is available if the
relevant cellular phone network is available.
The SOS button will flash and the message
“EMERGENCY CALL – CALL CONNECTED” will appear
in the multifunction display to indicate receipt of the
door unlock command.
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center
specialist will attempt to establish voice contact with the
vehicle occupants.
If the tailgate recessed handle was pulled for more than
20 seconds before door unlock authorization was
received by the Response Center, you must wait
15 minutes before pulling the tailgate recessed handle
again.

273 Engine compartment
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Checking engine oil level
E 320 shown
1Oil dipstick
2Oil filler cap
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after
stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the
oil pan.The engine oil level can be checked by either the oil
dipstick or via the multifunction display in the
instrument cluster.
Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to checking the engine oil
level. Fully insert dipstick in tube, and remove after
three seconds to obtain accurate reading.
The oil level must be between the lower
mark (min) and the upper mark (max)
on the oil dipstick.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking
level is approximately 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. It could
cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
See malfunction and warning messages on page 261 if
an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction
display when the engine is running.
Note:
See page 117 for engine oil level indicator.
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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) .......................................227
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 248
ABS-SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ......................253
Adjusting steering wheel ................................................ 81
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 330
Air distribution .............................................................. 130
Air volume ...................................................................... 130
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 65
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ........................................249
Airbags .............................................................................. 68
Alarm system ..............................................................39, 41
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ................... 220, 275, 328, 332
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................................227
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 248
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 39
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 217
Armrest, rear bench ...................................................... 162
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 166
Center console, front ................................................ 166
Rear doors .................................................................. 167Audio system .................................................................. 135
Anti-theft system ....................................................... 137
Button and soft key operation ................................. 138
Cassette mode ............................................................ 143
CD changer ................................................................. 148
CD mode ..................................................................... 147
Operating and display elements ............................. 136
Operating safety ........................................................ 135
Operation – audio and telephone ........................... 135
Radio mode ................................................................ 141
Telephone operation ................................................. 151
Audio systems ................................................................... 97
Cassette player ............................................................ 99
CD player ......................................................................98
Radio .............................................................................97
Automatic central locking .............................................. 35
Automatic climate control ............................................ 126
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 132
Air distribution .......................................................... 130
Air recirculation ........................................................ 131
Air volume .................................................................. 130
Basic setting ............................................................... 129
Defogging windows ................................................... 129
Defrosting ...................................................................129
Display and controls .................................................128
Dust filter ................................................................... 131

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

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Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 34
Central locking system ................................................... 27
Automatic central locking ......................................... 35
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 30
Electronic key .............................................................. 25
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 29
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 31
Remote control ............................................................ 25
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 30
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 244
Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 241
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................117
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................273
Child restraint ..................................................... 57, 65, 77
Child seat
Infant and child restraint systems ........................... 77
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................. 314
Clock, setting ...................................................................110
Coin holder in glove box lid ......................................... 163
COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio ........ 186
Combination switch ...................................................... 122
Consumer information .................................................. 334
Control and operation of radio transmitters ............. 186COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 256
Coolant level ................................................................... 274
Adding coolant .......................................................... 275
Checking ..................................................................... 274
COOLANT TEMP. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 257
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................90
Coolants .......................................................................... 332
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 333
Cruise control ................................................................ 222
Cup holder
In center console ....................................................... 165
In glove box lid .......................................................... 163
In rear bench armrest ............................................... 162
DDaytime running lamps ................................................120
Deep water
Driving instructions .................................................221
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................251
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................251
Display illumination ........................................................89

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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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TELE AID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................263
Telephone ........................................................................ 100
General notes ............................................................. 186
Incoming call ............................................................. 104
Redialing .................................................................... 102
Telephone book ......................................................... 100
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 186
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 187
Tires ................................................................................. 216
Driving instructions ................................................. 216
Rims and tires ...........................................................326
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 280
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 287
Tire replacement ....................................................... 279
Tire speed rating ....................................................... 218
Tire traction ............................................................... 218
Winter driving instructions .................................... 219
Tool kit
Vehicle tools ............................................................... 277
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 41
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 294
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................................................. 296
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 221
Trip computer ................................................................. 106Trip odometer ................................................................... 91
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 122
Turn signals ....................................................................122
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 161
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 278
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 277
Ventilated seats ................................................................54WWa r n i n g l a m p s
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .............. 88
Warranty Coverage ....................................................... 322
WASHER FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 262
What you should know at the gas station ................. 239
Wheels ............................................................................ 279
Changing ................................................................... 282
Light alloy wheels ..................................................... 318
Rims and tires .......................................................... 326
Rotating ..................................................................... 280
Spare wheel ................................................................ 281