2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 WAGON trip computer

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

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

93 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call
up, control and set the following systems in the
multifunction display:
1Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 96
Vehicle speed, see page 96
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 114
Engine oil level indicator, see page 117
2Audio systems, see page 97
Radio, see page 97
CD player (optional), see page 98
Cassette player, see page 99
3Navigation system (optional), see page 105
4Malfunction message memory, see page 108
5Individual settings, see page 110
6Trip computer, see page 106
After start
After reset
Fuel tank content
7Telephone (if so equipped), see page 100Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
required system is displayed.
Pressing the è button advances the display to the
next system.
Pressing the ÿ button returns the display to the
previous system.
You may call up additional displays within some of these
categories by pressing the j or k button.
Wa r n i n g !
A driver’s attention to the road must always be his /
her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting
features through the multifunction steering wheel
should only be done by the driver when traffic and
road conditions permit it to be done safely.
Programming individual settings in the system can
only be made while the vehicle is at standstill.

106 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Trip computer 1“AFTER START” — trip odometer records distance
from first engine start after more than five hours of
electronic key not being in steering lock position 2
2“AFTER RESET” —trip odometer records distance
from first engine start until it is reset
3Estimated range remaining and fuel tank contents
4Distance covered “AFTER START” respectively
“AFTER RESET”
5Elapsed time “AFTER START” respectively
“AFTER RESET”
6Average speed “AFTER START” respectively
“AFTER RESET”
7Average fuel consumption “AFTER START”
respectively “AFTER RESET”

107 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the
display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the display for trip
odometer memory “AFTER START” (1) and
“AFTER RESET” (2), or the display (3) for estimated
driving range remaining and fuel tank contents
appears.
Important!
The reading in the display “TANK CONTENT” might be
off by approximately +/– 2.2 US qt (2 l). Please refuel in
time.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.Note:
The “AFTER START” display (1) always appears when
the trip computer is called up.
To reset the “AFTER START” (1) or “AFTER RESET” (2)
odometer memory at any time:
Call up the relevant display (1 or 2) using the j or
k button and press theJbutton in the instrument
cluster until the values are reset.
The “AFTER START” trip odometer reading is
automatically reset after four hours of electronic key not
being in steering lock position 2.

343 Index
Te ch n i c a l
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 .........................................244
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 90
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
PPanic button ...................................................................... 31
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 178
Parking ............................................................................ 216
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 234
Malfunction ............................................................... 238
Parktronic switch ..................................................... 238
Sensors ...................................................................... 235
Warning indicators .................................................. 236
Parking brake ............................... 212, 214, 216, 231, 245
PA R K I N G B R A K E - m a l f u n c t i o n a n d
warning messages ................................................... 255
Power assistance ............................................................ 214
Power seats, front ............................................................. 42
Power windows ............................................................... 154
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 155
Opening and closing ...................................................30
Synchronizing ........................................................... 156
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7

346 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
TELE AID - malfunction and warning messages ...... 263
Telephone ........................................................................ 100
General notes ............................................................. 186
Incoming call ............................................................. 104
Redialing .................................................................... 102
Telephone book ......................................................... 100
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 186
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 187
Tires ................................................................................. 216
Driving instructions ................................................. 216
Rims and tires ...........................................................326
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 280
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 287
Tire replacement ....................................................... 279
Tire speed rating ....................................................... 218
Tire traction ............................................................... 218
Winter driving instructions .................................... 219
Tool kit
Vehicle tools ............................................................... 277
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 41
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 294
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking .... 296
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 221
Trip computer ................................................................. 106
Trip odometer ................................................................... 91
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 122Turn signals ....................................................................122
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 161
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 278
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 277
Ventilated seats ................................................................54WWa r n i n g l a m p s
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .............. 88
Warranty Coverage ....................................................... 322
WASHER FLUID - malfunction and warning
messages ................................................................... 262
What you should know at the gas station ................. 239
Wheels ............................................................................ 279
Changing ................................................................... 282
Light alloy wheels ..................................................... 318
Rims and tires .......................................................... 326
Rotating ..................................................................... 280
Spare wheel ................................................................ 281
Where to find it ................................................................ 13