Mercedes-Benz 2001 E-Class User Manual
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- Contents
- Contents
- Product information 7
- Operator’s manual 8
- Where to find it 13
- Reporting Safety Defects 15
- Instruments and controls
- Instruments and controls 18
- Center console 20
- Operation
- Vehicle keys 24
- Start lock-out 27
- General notes on the central locking system 28
- Central locking system 29
- Radio frequency and infrared remote control 29
- Doors 35
- Central locking switch 37
- Automatic central locking 38
- Emergency unlocking in case of accident 38
- Trunk 39
- Trunk lid release switch 41
- Trunk lid emergency release 42
- Antitheft alarm system 43
- Tow-away alarm 45
- Power seats front 46
- Front seat head restraints 52
- Rear seat head restraints 53
- Multicontour seat 54
- Seat heater 55
- Seat ventilation 58
- Seat belts and integrated restraint system 60
- Seat belts 60
- Seat belt nonusage warning system 61
- BabySmart
- Self-test BabySmart
- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 68
- Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 69
- Airbags 70
- Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 76
- Infant and child restraint systems 78
- Steering wheel adjustment 81
- Rear view mirrors 82
- Instrument cluster 86
- Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display 92
- Trip and main odometer, FSS and engine oil level display 96
- Audio systems 97
- Radio 97
- Telephone 100
- Telephone book 100
- 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
- Hazard warning flasher switch 125
- Automatic climate control 126
- Display and controls 128
- Audio and telephone, operation 135
- Power windows 154
- Sliding / pop-up roof 156
- Interior lighting 159
- Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors 159
- Rear window sunshade 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 164
- Cup holder in center console 165
- Ashtrays 166
- Lighter 168
- Cargo tie-down hooks 169
- Parcel net in front passenger footwell 169
- Cellular telephone 170
- Shelf below rear window 170
- Garage door opener 171
- Driving
- Control and operation of radio transmitters 176
- The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) 177
- Maintenance 177
- Tele Aid 178
- Catalytic converter 188
- Emission control 189
- Steering lock 190
- Starting and turning off the engine 192
- Automatic transmission 193
- Parking brake 202
- Driving instructions 203
- Drive sensibly - Save Fuel 203
- Cruise control 212
- Brake assist system (BAS) 215
- Antilock brake system (ABS) 217
- Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC) 219
- Electronic stability program (ESP) 220
- Parking assist (Parktronic) 224
- What you should know at the gas station 229
- Check regularly and before a long trip 231
- Instrument cluster display
- Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 234
- On-board diagnostic system 234
- Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console 238
- AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 238
- Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display 239
- DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 240
- Practical hints
- First aid kit 254
- Stowing things in the vehicle 254
- Fuses 255
- Hood 257
- Checking engine oil level 260
- Automatic transmission fluid level 261
- Coolant level 261
- Adding coolant 262
- Windshield and headlamp washer system 263
- Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio 263
- Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment 264
- Vehicle jack 265
- Wheels 266
- Tire replacement 266
- Spare wheel 268
- Spare wheel bolts 268
- Spare wheel 269
- Changing wheels 271
- Tire inflation pressure 276
- Battery 277
- Jump starting 279
- Towing the vehicle 282
- Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking 284
- Exterior lamps 285
- Headlamp assembly 286
- Changing batteries in the electronic main key 291
- Synchronizing remote control 293
- Emergency engine shut-down 293
- Rear seat cushion 294
- Emergency operation of sliding / pop-up roof 295
- Manual release for fuel filler flap 296
- Replacing wiper blade insert 296
- Trunk lamp 298
- Roof rack 298
- Vehicle care
- Cleaning and care of the vehicle 300
- Power washer 301
- Technical data
- Spare parts service 308
- Warranty coverage 308
- Identification labels 309
- Layout of poly-V-belt drive 311
- Technical data 312
- Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities 318
- Engine oils 320
- Engine oil additives 320
- Air conditioner refrigerant 320
- Brake fluid 320
- Premium unleaded gasoline 321
- Fuel requirements 321
- Gasoline additives 322
- Coolants 322
- Consumer information 324
- Index
- Index 326
- Introduction
- Introduction
- Operator’s manual
- Operator’s manual
- This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefu...
- For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instruction...
- Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may f...
- Service and warranty information
- The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties c...
- • New Car Limited Warranty,
- Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
- Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purc...
- Maintenance
- The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at reg...
- Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Be...
- Roadside assistance
- The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the even...
- 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
- will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24hours a day, 365days a year.
- For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in you...
- Change of address or ownership
- If you change your address, be sure to send in the
- If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to t...
- If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the
- Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
- If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
- • Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,
- Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Pro...
- We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the...
- Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever ne...
- If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, you...
- The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the veh...
- Where to find it
- Where to find it
- The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:
- • Instruments and controls:
- Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
- Explanation of color used:
- Problems with your vehicle
- Reporting Safety Defects
- Contents - Instruments and controls
- Instruments and controls
- Instruments and controls
- Instruments and controls
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- 1 Parking assist warning indicators, see page
- 1 Parking assist warning indicators, see page
- 2 Side defroster outlet
- 3 Side air outlet, adjustable
- 4 Air volume control for side air outlet
- 5 Exterior lamp switch, see page
- 6 Parking brake release, see page
- 7 Hood lock release, see page
- 8 Combination switch, see page
- 9 Cruise control switch, see page
- 10 Instrument cluster, see page
- 11 Multifunction steering wheel, see page
- 12 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch, see page
- 13 Voice recognition system switch, see separate operating instructions
- 14 Center air outlets, adjustable
- 15 Air volume control for center air outlets
- 16 Left front seat heater switch, see page
- 17 Headlamp washer switch, see page
- 18 Rear seat head restraints switch, see page
- 19 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page
- 20 Central locking switch, see page
- 21 Tow-away alarm switch, see page
- 22 Right front seat heater switch, see page
- 23 Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in steering lock position 1 or 2)
- 24 Automatic climate control, see page
- 25 Audio system, see page
- 26 Storage/eyeglasses compartment
- Center console
- Center console
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- 1 Ashtray with lighter, see page
- 1 Ashtray with lighter, see page
- 2 ESP control switch, see page
- 3 Power window switches, front doors, see page
- 4 Power window safety switch, rear doors, see page
- 5 Airbag Off indicator lamp, see page
- 6 Power window switches, rear doors, see page
- 7 Parktronic system deactivation switch, see page
- 8 Trunk lid release switch, see page
- 9 Mirror adjustment switch, see page
- 10 Rear window sunshade switch, see page
- Overhead control panel
- Contents - Operation
- Operation