2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 technical

287 Towing the vehicle
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 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!
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.
Switch off the tow-away alarm, see page 44, 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”.
Af ter 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.
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288 Exterior lamps
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Exterior lamps
Replacing bulbsNotes:
To prevent a possible electrical short circuit, switch off
lamp prior to replacing a bulb.
When replacing bulbs, install only 12 volt bulbs with
the specified watt rating.
When replacing halogen bulbs do not touch glass
portion of bulb with bare hands. Use plain paper or a
clean cloth.
Wa r n i n g !
Bulbs and bulb holder can be very hot. Allow the
lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can
explode if you:
• touch or move it when hot,
•drop the bulb,
• scratch the bulb.Wear eye and hand protection.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.
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289 Exterior lamps
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Headlamp assembly
1Headlamp cover for low beam headlamp
2Headlamp cover for high beam headlamp, parking
and standing lamp3Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
4Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb
5Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
6Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp
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P82.10-2623-26
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290 Exterior lamps
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Bulbs for high and low beam
H7 (55 W)
Open hood.
Twist cover (1 or 2) counterclockwise and remove.
Pull off electrical connector (4) or (5).
Twist bulb holder counterclockwise and remove bulb
from it.
Insert the new bulb so that its base fits in recess of the
holder.
Install bulb holder and twist clockwise to its stop, and
reinstall electrical connector.
Reinstall cover (1 or 2), twist it clockwise until seated
securely.
Xenon (optional)
Bulb for low beamBulbs for high beam
H7 (55 W)
Open hood.
Twist cover (2) counterclockwise and remove.
Pull off electrical connector.
Twist bulb holder counterclockwise and remove bulb
from it.
Insert the new bulb so that its base fits in recess of the
holder.
Install bulb holder and twist clockwise to its stop, and
reinstall electrical connector.Ensure that base is
secured on both sides (arrows)
Reinstall cover (2), twist it clockwise until seated
securely.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.
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291 Exterior lamps
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Turn signal lamp
1156 NA (26.9 / 5 W / 32 / 4 cp bulb)
Open hood.
Twist bulb socket (3) counterclockwise and pull out.
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket. Reinstall lamp assembly until
properly seated.Parking and standing lamp
H 6W (6 W bulb)
Open hood.
Twist cover (2) counterclockwise and remove.
Pull off electrical connector (6).
Twist bulb socket (6) counterclockwise and pull out.
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket. Reinstall lamp assembly until
properly seated.
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292 Exterior lamps
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Taillamp assemblies
Open trunk lid.
Swing cover aside.
1Turn signal lamp (21 W / 24 cp bulb)
2Stop, tail and parking lamp (21 / 4 W bulb)
3Tail, parking and side marker lamp (5 W / 4 cp bulb)4Driver’s side:
Rear fog lamp (21 W / 32 cp bulb)
5Backup lamp (21 W / 32 cp bulb)
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. Push
bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket.
P82.10-2204-26
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293 Exterior lamps
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Side marker lamp, front
Side marker lamp, front (5 W / 4 cp bulb)
From inside wheel house (arrow) reach behind side
marker lamp and press tab. Remove lamp from bumper
and take out bulb.High mounted stop lamp,
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror
The high mounted stop lamp (3rd brake lamp), and the
additional turn signals on the exterior mirrors are
equipped with LED’s.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center if a malfunction occurs.
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294 Electronic main key
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Changing batteries in the electronic main 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).
P80.20-2201-26
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P80.35-2029-26
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