2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON instrument cluster

337 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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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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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Doors .................................................................................. 32
Drinking and Driving .................................................... 213
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 213
Driving instructions ...................................................... 213
Driving off ....................................................................... 215
EELEC. STABIL. PROG. -
malfunction and warning messages ......................263
Electrical outlet .............................................................. 269
Electronic key ................................................................... 25
Changing batteries ................................................... 304
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 306
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 230
Control switch ...........................................................232
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 247
Synchronizing ........................................................... 231
Warning lamp ............................................................247
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 188
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 306
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 67
SRS indicator lamp ................................................... 246Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................35
Emission control ............................................................ 199
Emission control label .................................................. 324
Engine compartment .................................................... 270
ENGINE FAN -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 255
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ............................... 244
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 330
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 118
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................. 117, 273
Warning ...................................................................... 261
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 261
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 117
Engine oils ..................................................................... 330
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................ 230
Control switch .......................................................... 232
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 247
Synchronizing ........................................................... 231
Warning lamp ........................................................... 247
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................67
SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 246

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Express opening and closing
Power windows .......................................................... 154
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................119
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 297
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror .........................................303
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 298
High mounted stop lamp .........................................303
License plate lamps .................................................. 302
Low and high beam .................................................. 299
Parking lamps .................................................. 300, 301
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 297
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 303
Standing lamps ................................................. 300, 301
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 301
Turn signal lamps ............................................ 300, 301
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 266
Flat tire
Changing wheels ......................................................282
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................114
Four wheel
electronic traction system (4MATIC)
with electronic stability program (ESP) ................229Fuel .................................................................................. 239
Gasoline additives .................................................... 332
Premium unleaded gasoline .................. 239, 329, 331
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 246
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 331
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 246
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 328
Fuse box
Fuses .......................................................................... 267
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 267
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 180
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 332
Fuel requirements .................................................... 331
Premium unleaded ................................................... 331
General notes on the
central locking system ............................................... 26
Global locking
Central locking ............................................................ 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 163

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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

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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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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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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