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422 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
TTachometer ......................................................................117
Technical data ................................................................ 396
Electrical system ....................................................... 400
Main dimensions ...................................................... 401
Rims and tires ...........................................................398
Weights ....................................................................... 401
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 218
Emergency calls ........................................................ 219
Information ................................................................ 223
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 221
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 222
TELE AID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................327
Telephone ........................................................................ 127
General notes .................................................... 209, 216
Incoming call ............................................................. 131
Redialing .................................................................... 129
Telephone book ......................................................... 127
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................329
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 216
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 217
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 356Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................... 152
Inquiry of present tire inflation pressure ............. 152
TIRE PRESSURE -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 322
Tires
Driving instructions .................................................251
Rims and tires .......................................................... 398
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 349
Tire inflation pressure ............................................ 356
Tire Replacement ..................................................... 348
Tire speed rating ...................................................... 253
Tire traction .............................................................. 252
Winter driving instructions .................................... 254
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ....................................................... 346
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 61
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 361
Traveling abroad ........................................................... 257
Trip computer ................................................................. 134
Trip odometer ................................................................. 117
Trunk ................................................................................. 51
Opening ........................................................................ 36
Power closing assist .................................................... 48
Release switch ............................................................. 55
Release/close switch ..................................................56
Trunk lid closing feature ...........................................53
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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Trunk lamp ....................................................................... 54
Trunk lid
Emergency release ..................................................... 59
Trunk lid release switch ................................................. 55
TRUNK OPEN -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 314
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 162
Turn signals .................................................................... 162
Turning off the engine
Electronic key ............................................................235
KEYLESS-GO .............................................................. 236
UUnlocking with KEYLESS-GO-card ................................38VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 195
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 347
Vehicle keys ......................................................................28
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 346
Ventilated seats ................................................................ 74
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424 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
WWa r n i n g l a mp s
See malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...............................................302
Warning message memory ........................................... 136
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 392
WASHER FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................330
Washing the vehicle ......................................................384
What you should know at the gas station .................. 296
Wheels .............................................................................348
Changing .................................................................... 351
Light alloy wheels .....................................................388
Rims and tires ...........................................................398
Rotating ...................................................................... 349
Spare wheel ............................................................... 349Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Window curtain airbags ..................................................93
Windows
See Power windows ................................................... 184
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio ..................................................... 345
Windshield and headlamp washer system ............... 345
Winter driving ............................................................... 255
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 254
Wiper blades, replacing ............................................... 378
Wiper operation
See Combination switch .......................................... 163
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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. P00.00-2446-26
Press time 10/23/01
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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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Order No. 6515 2138 13 Part No. 220 584 97 83 USA Edition B 2002
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