2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E55AMG Owner's Manual

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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................119
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 288
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror .........................................293
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 289
High mounted stop lamp .........................................293
Low and high beams ................................................290
Parking lamps .................................................. 291, 292
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 288
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 293
Standing lamps ................................................. 291, 292
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 292
Turn signal lamps ............................................ 291, 292
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 256
Flat tire
Changing wheels ......................................................273
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................114
Four wheel
electronic traction system (4MATIC)
with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............... 219Fuel .................................................................................. 229
Gasoline Additives ................................................... 326
Premium unleaded gasoline ..................229, 323, 325
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 236
Fuel Requirements ....................................................... 325
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 236
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 322
Fuse box
Fuses .......................................................................... 257
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 257
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 171
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 326
Fuel Requirements .................................................. 325
Premium unleaded .................................................. 229
General notes on the
central locking system ............................................... 26
Global locking
Central locking system ............................................... 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 163
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HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 125
Head restraints
Front seat ..................................................................... 51
Rear seat ....................................................................... 52
Synchronizing ............................................................. 47
Headlamp cleaning system .......................................... 121
Headlights ....................................................................... 122
Heated seats ..................................................................... 54
High beams
Combination switch .................................................. 122
Hood ................................................................................. 259IIdentification labels ....................................................... 313
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 161
Indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .................................. 88, 234
Individual settings ..........................................................110
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 77
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 86
Activating ..................................................................... 89Illumination ................................................................. 89
Indicator lamps ............................................................ 88
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 162
Interior lighting .............................................................. 159
JJump starting ................................................................. 282KKeys, changing batteries .............................................. 294
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................24LLamps
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 288
Lamps, exterior
Fog lamps ...........................................................119, 292
Headlamps ........................................119, 248, 289, 306
Parking lamps ........................................... 119, 291, 292
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Side marker lamp, front ................................... 119, 293
Standing lamps ......................................... 119, 291, 292
Taillamps .......................................... 119, 248, 292, 306
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 315
LIGHT SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................249
Lighter ............................................................................. 168
LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ......................248
Limp home mode ........................................................... 201
Locking and unlocking ................................................... 29
Low beams
Exterior lamps ...........................................................288
MMaintenance ................................................................... 177
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................................................239
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................234
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................240
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 243
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .......................................242
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................243
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................244BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 244
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 246
COOLANT TEMP. ...................................................... 247
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) ......... 241
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ................ 241
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. .............................................. 253
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 245
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 251
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 249
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 248
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 245
REMOVE KEY ........................................................... 249
STEERING GEAR OIL ............................................... 250
TELE AID ................................................................... 253
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 252
Malfunction message memory .................................... 108
Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................. 299
Mechanical key, Electronic key .....................................25
Mechanical keys ...............................................................32
Memory ................................................................ 48, 81, 84
Recalling ....................................................................... 49
Storing ...........................................................................48
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 83
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 83
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................82
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 53
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex 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
Multifunction display ............................................... 105
Night security illumination ......................................... 120OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................234
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8Outside temperature indicator ....................................... 90
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
PPanic button ......................................................................32
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 169
Parking ........................................................................... 206
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 224
Malfunction ............................................................... 228
Parktronic switch ..................................................... 228
Sensors ...................................................................... 225
Warning indicators .................................................. 226
Parking brake ............................. 202, 204, 206, 221, 235
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 245
Power assistance ........................................................... 204
Power seats front ..............................................................45
Power windows ............................................................... 154
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 155
Opening and closing ................................................... 31
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 156
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
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RRadio transmitters ..........................................................176
Radio, Audio system ........................................................ 97
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 123
Reading lamps rear compartment ............................... 160
Rear seat cushion ..........................................................297
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 sunshade ................................................. 160
Remote control ................................................................. 27
Battery replacement ................................................. 294
REMOVE KEY -
malfunction and warning messages ......................249
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 25
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 288
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................300
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Roof rack ......................................................................... 302
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ...........75
Seat belts ...........................................................................59
Fastening ...................................................................... 61
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................60
Unfastening .................................................................. 63
Warning lamp ........................................................... 238
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................59
Seat heater ........................................................................ 54
Vehicles with seat ventilation ................................... 56
Vehicles without seat ventilation ............................. 55
Seat ventilation ................................................................57
Seats ...................................................................................45
Memory function .........................................................48
Multicontour seat ........................................................53
Power seats front .........................................................45
Selective locking
Central locking system ............................................... 27
Service indicator
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex See Flexible service system (FSS) ...........................114
Setting the audio volume ...............................................113
Shelf below rear window .............................................. 170
Side marker lamp ..........................................................293
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 157
Emergency operation ...............................................298
Express opening ....................................................... 158
Opening and closing .................................................. 31
Synchronizing ........................................................... 158
Snow chains .................................................................... 209
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Spare parts service ........................................................ 312
Spare wheel .................................................................... 266
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 129
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ........................... 67
Indicator lamp ...........................................................236
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 69
Start lock-out .................................................................... 26
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 192
STEERING GEAR OIL -
malfunction and warning messages ......................250
Steering lock ................................................................... 190
Steering wheel adjustment ............................................ 81
Storage compartment ....................................................266Storage compartments
Above ashtray in center console ............................. 164
Glove box .................................................................... 163
In center console ....................................................... 164
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 256
Sun visors ........................................................................ 161
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 67
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 236
SRS malfunction ..........................................................69
TTachometer ........................................................................ 91
Technical data ................................................................. 316
Electrical system ...................................................... 320
Main Dimensions ......................................................321
Rims and Tires .......................................................... 317
Weights ...................................................................... 320
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 178
Information ................................................................ 183
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 181
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 182
TELE AID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 253
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Telephone ........................................................................ 100
General notes ..............................................................176
Incoming call ............................................................. 104
Redialing .................................................................... 102
Telephone book ......................................................... 100
Telephones and two-way radios ....................................176
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 177
Tires ................................................................................. 206
Driving instructions ................................................. 206
Rims and tires ........................................................... 317
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 269
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 278
Tire replacement ....................................................... 268
Tire speed rating ....................................................... 208
Tire traction ............................................................... 208
Winter driving instructions .................................... 209
Tool kit
Vehicle tools ............................................................... 266
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 44
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 285Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 287
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 211
Trip computer ................................................................. 106
Trip odometer ................................................................... 91
Trunk .................................................................................37
Remote opening ........................................................... 27
Separately locked ........................................................37
Trunk lamp ....................................................................... 39
Trunk lid
Emergency release ................................................ 41, 42
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 122
Turn signals ....................................................................122
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 161
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 267
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 266
Ventilated seats ................................................................56
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WWa r n i n g l a mp s
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .............. 88
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 312
WASHER FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................252
What you should know at the gas station .................. 229
Wheels .............................................................................268
Changing wheels ......................................................273
Light alloy wheels .....................................................308
Rims and tires ........................................................... 317
Rotating ...................................................................... 269
Spare wheel ..............................................270, 271, 272Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Windows
Power windows .......................................................... 154
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio ..................................................... 265
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Refilling ..................................................................... 265
Winter driving ................................................................ 210
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 209
Wiper
Replacing wiper blade insert ................................. 300
Wiper operation
Combination switch .................................................. 122
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