2000 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 4

Introduction 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 Overhead control panel ...21 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 Opening the trunk ...32 Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside ...33 Panic button ...34 Mechanical keys ...34 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 TM airbag deactivation system ...67 Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed ...67 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 Contents 1