2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E55AMG service

328 Consumer information
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Consumer information
This has been prepared as required of all manufactures
of passenger cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal
Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic
and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
(1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are “AA”,
“A”, “B”, and “C”. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked “C” may
have poor traction performance. Tread wear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Wa r n i n g !
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straightahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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334 Index
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data Instruments
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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Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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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339 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your
vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this
Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior
authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.00-2611-26
Press time 05/18/01
GSI/SIP
Printed in GermanyWa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper
or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its
equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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