2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 4MATIC WAGON window

1 Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Center console .............................. 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 26
General notes on the central
locking system ............................. 26
Central locking system ................... 27
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control .............................. 27
Opening and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof from
outside ........................................... 30Panic button ..................................31
Mechanical keys ...........................31
Doors ................................................. 32
Central locking switch .................... 34
Automatic central locking .............. 35
Emergency unlocking in case of
accident ........................................ 35
Tailgate .............................................. 36
Antitheft alarm system ................... 39
Tow-away alarm ................................41
Power seats front ............................. 42
Front seat head restraints .............. 48
Rear seat head restraints ............... 49
Multicontour seat .............................51
Seat heater ........................................ 52
Seat ventilation ................................ 55
Seat belts and integrated restraint
system .......................................... 57
Seat belts .......................................... 57
Seat belt nonusage warning
system .......................................... 58
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system .......................................... 65Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 65
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 66
Emergency tensioning
device (ETD) ................................. 67
Airbags .............................................. 68
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning device and
airbag ............................................ 75
Infant and child restraint
systems ......................................... 77
Steering wheel adjustment ............ 81
Rear view mirrors ............................ 82
Instrument cluster ........................... 86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 92
Trip and main odometer, vehicle
speed, FSS and engine oil level
display .......................................... 96
Audio systems .................................. 97
Radio .............................................. 97
CD player ....................................... 98
Cassette player ............................. 99
Telephone ........................................ 100

2 Contents
Telephone book .......................... 100
Redialing ..................................... 102
Incoming call .............................. 104
Navigation system .......................... 105
Trip computer ................................. 106
Malfunction message memory .... 108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system (FSS) .......114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security Illumination ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch ...................... 122
Rear window wiper / washer ....... 124
Hazard warning flasher switch ... 125
Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129
Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows .................... 129
Defrosting .................................... 129
Rear window defroster .............. 130Air distribution ...........................130
Air volume ...................................130
Air recirculation ......................... 131
Dust filter ..................................... 131
Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine heat
utilization .....................................132
Front center console compartment
ventilation ....................................133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ...................134
Audio and telephone, operation ..135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps, exit lamps
in doors .......................................159
Reading lamps rear
compartment ..............................160
Sun visors ........................................ 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior .............................................162
Armrest, rear bench .......................162Cup holder in rear bench
armrest ....................................... 162
Glove box ......................................... 163
Cup holder and coin holder in
glove box lid ................................ 163
Storage compartment above ashtray
in center console ....................... 164
Storage compartments in center
console ........................................ 164
Cup holder in center console ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Split rear bench seat ..................... 169
Rear-facing bench seat .................. 175
Loading instructions ..................... 177
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 178
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell ....................................... 179
Cellular telephone ......................... 179
Garage door opener ....................... 180

5 ContentsWindow cleaning / glass
sunroof ......................................... 317
Wiper blades ............................... 317
Light alloy wheels ...................... 318
Instrument cluster ..................... 318
Steering wheel and gear selector
lever .............................................. 318
Cup holder ................................... 318
Seat belts ..................................... 318
Headliner ..................................... 318
Upholstery ................................... 319
Hard plastic trim items ............. 319
Plastic and rubber parts ............ 319
Technical dataSpare parts service ....................... 322
Warranty coverage ........................ 322
Identification labels ...................... 323
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........... 324
Technical data ................................ 325
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -
capacities ................................... 328
Engine oils ...................................... 330
Engine oil additives ...................... 330
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 330
Brake fluid ...................................... 330
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 331
Fuel requirements ........................ 331
Gasoline additives ......................... 332
Coolants .......................................... 332
Consumer information ................. 334
IndexIndex ................................................336

19 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Parking assist warning indicators, see page 236
2Side defroster outlet
3Side air outlet, adjustable
4Air volume control for side air outlet
5Exterior lamp switch, see page 119
6Parking brake release, see page 212
7Hood lock release, see page 270
8Combination switch, see page 122
9Cruise control switch, see page 222
10Instrument cluster, see page 86
11Multifunction steering wheel, see page 92
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
Airbag, see page 68
12Steering lock with ignition / starter switch,
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13Voice control system lever, see separate operating
instructions
14Center air outlets, adjustable15Air volume control for center air outlets
16Left front seat heater switch, see page 52
Left front seat ventilation switch, see page 55
17Headlamp washer switch, see page 121
18Rear window wiper and washer switch, see page 124
19Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 125
20Central locking switch, see page 34
21Tow- away alarm s witch, s ee page 41
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system,
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22Right front seat heater switch, see page 52
Right front seat ventilation switch, see page 55
23Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2)
24Automatic climate control, see page 126
Rear window defroster switch
Activated charcoal filter switch
25Audio system, see page 135
26Storage / eyeglasses compartment, see page 164

20 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Center console 1Ashtray with lighter, see page 166
2ESP control switch, see page 232
3Power window switches, front doors, see page 154
4Power window safety switch, rear doors,
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5Airbag Off indicator lamp, see page 249
6Power window switches, rear doors, see page 154
7Parktronic system deactivation switch, see page 238
8Mirror adjustment switch, see page 82
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22 Contents – Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 26
General notes on the central
locking system ............................. 26
Central locking system ................... 27
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control .............................. 27
Opening and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof from
outside ........................................... 30
Panic button .................................. 31
Mechanical keys ........................... 31
Doors .................................................. 32
Central locking switch .................... 34
Automatic central locking .............. 35
Emergency unlocking in case of
accident ........................................ 35
Tailgate .............................................. 36
Antitheft alarm system ................... 39
Tow-away alarm ................................ 41
Power seats front ............................. 42
Front seat head restraints .............. 48Rear seat head restraints ............... 49
Multicontour seat .............................51
Seat heater ........................................ 52
Seat ventilation ................................ 55
Seat belts and integrated restraint
system .......................................... 57
Seat belts .......................................... 57
Seat belt nonusage warning
system .......................................... 58
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system .......................................... 65
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 65
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ............................... 66
Emergency tensioning
device (ETD) ................................ 67
Airbags .............................................. 68
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning device and
airbag ........................................... 75
Infant and child restraint
systems ........................................ 77
Steering wheel adjustment .............81
Rear view mirrors ........................... 82Instrument cluster ........................... 86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 92
Trip and main odometer, vehicle
speed, FSS and engine oil level
display .......................................... 96
Audio systems .................................. 97
Radio .............................................. 97
CD player ....................................... 98
Cassette player ............................. 99
Telephone ........................................ 100
Telephone book .......................... 100
Redialing ..................................... 102
Incoming call .............................. 104
Navigation system .......................... 105
Trip computer ................................. 106
Malfunction message memory .... 108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ..............113
Flexible service system (FSS) .......114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security Illumination ......... 120

23 Contents – Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch ...................... 122
Rear window wiper / washer ....... 124
Hazard warning flasher switch ... 125
Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129
Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows .................... 129
Defrosting .................................... 129
Rear window defroster .............. 130
Air distribution ........................... 130
Air volume ................................... 130
Air recirculation ......................... 131
Dust filter .................................... 131
Activated charcoal filter ............ 132
Residual engine heat
utilization .................................... 132
Front center console compartment
ventilation ................................... 133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ................... 134Audio and telephone,
operation ....................................135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps, exit lamps
in doors .......................................159
Reading lamps rear
compartment ..............................160
Sun visors ........................................ 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior .............................................162
Armrest, rear bench .......................162
Cup holder in rear
bench armrest ............................162
Glove box .........................................163
Cup holder and coin holder in
glove box lid .................................163
Storage compartment above ashtray
in center console .......................164
Storage compartments in center
console ........................................164Cup holder in center console ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Split rear bench seat ..................... 169
Rear-facing bench seat .................. 175
Loading instructions ..................... 177
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 178
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell ....................................... 178
Cellular telephone ......................... 179
Garage door opener ....................... 180

27 Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Central locking system
Radio frequency and infrared remote control
The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency
and infrared remote control.
Due to the extended operational range of the remote
control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or
unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If
one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check
lamp lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries are
in order. See page 304 for checking batteries.
The vehicle doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap can be
centrally locked and unlocked via remote control.
Opening and closing the windows and sliding / pop-up
roof remotely can only be done with the infrared portion
of the remote control. Aim transmitter eye at a
receiver (6 or 7), press and hold transmit button Œ
or ‹.
If the electronic key is inserted in steering lock, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.1Transmit button
‹ Locking
ΠUnlocking
2Lamp for battery check (see page 304 for changing
batteries if it does not light up briefly)
3PA N I C b u t t o n
4Transmitter eye
5Locking tab for mechanical key
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