2002 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual
2002 Mercedes E-Class Manual
2002 Mercedes E-Class manual content summary:
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E-Class Operator's Manual - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 2
E 320 E 430 E 55 AMG - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 3
to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. • Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Panic button ...32 Mechanical keys ...32 Doors ...33 ...44 Power seats front ...45 Front seat head restraints without special child wheel adjustment ...81 Rear view mirrors ...82 Instrument cluster ...86 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ...92 Trip and main odometer, FSS and engine - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 5
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 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Starting and turning off the engine ...192 Automatic transmission ...193 Parking brake ...202 Driving instructions ...203 Drive sensibly - Wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC) ...219 Electronic stability program (ESP) ...220 Parking assist (Parktronic) ...224 What you should know at the gas - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Taillamp assemblies ...292 Changing batteries in the electronic main key ...294 Synchronizing remote control ...296 Emergency engine shut-down ...296 Rear seat cushion ...297 Emergency operation of sliding / pop-up roof ...298 Manual release for fuel filler flap ...299 Replacing wiper blade insert - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 8
307 Light alloy wheels ...308 Instrument cluster ...308 Steering wheel and gear selector parts service ...312 Warranty coverage ...312 Identification labels ...313 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...315 Technical data ...316 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...322 Engine oils ...324 Engine - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 9
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and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 11
or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one ore more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 13
a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box. Change of address or ownership If you change your address, be sure to send in the "Change of Address Notice" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 14
replacement parts may not be readily available, • unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, • gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 15
instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator's Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Where to find it The Operator's Manual is divided into eight sections: • Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle. • Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here. • Index: Key - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 17
safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at the - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 18
of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 19
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Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ...18 Center console ...20 Overhead control panel ...21 Contents - Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 17 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 18 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Instruments and controls 2 10 13 14 16 17 18 15 14 20 21 22 23 4 3 5 8 6 9 19 12 11 25 7 24 26 P68.10-2411-29 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 22
electronic key in steering lock position 1 or 2), Airbag, see page 69 12 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch, see page 190 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 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 20 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Center console 1 Ashtray with lighter, see page 166 2 ESP control switch, see page 220 3 Power window switches, front doors, see page 154 4 Power window safety switch - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 24
Overhead control panel 1 Interior lighting, see page 159 2 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 157 3 Rear view mirror, see page 82 4 recognition system 5 6 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 21 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 25
86 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ...92 Trip and main odometer, 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 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 26
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 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 24 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system Vehicle keys Included with your vehicle are 2 electronic keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus removable mechanical - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For security reasons, replacement keys can only be obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control, plus - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 29
the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started. Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock deactivates the start lock-out. Note: In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle's battery is in order), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 30
trunk can also be opened by using the remote control. If the electronic key is inserted in steering lock, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked, and and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 27 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 1 Transmit button ‹ Locking Œ - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 28 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system 6 7 P80.30-2137-26 P80.30-2138-26 6 Infrared receiver in driver's door handle 7 Infrared receiver in front passenger door handle - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 32
(if ok, battery check lamp in electronic key will light briefly when pressing transmit button) or to synchronize the remote control, see pages 294 and 296. Central locking system Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 29 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 33
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 30 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system Choosing global or selective mode on remote control Press and hold transmit buttons ‹ and Œ simultaneously for five seconds - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 34
by pressing the transmit button of the remote control then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the electronic key (if ok, battery check lamp in electronic key will light briefly when transmitting), or to synchronize the remote control, see page 294 and 296. Central locking system - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 35
Car care Technical data Index Central locking system Panic button Note: For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 alarm system. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key. To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one second. An - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Front door from inside: Pull handle to unlock. When you lock the driver's door with the mechanical key, the door lock button should move down. Each individual door must be locked with the respective door lock button - the driver's door can only be locked when it is closed. Practical hints Car - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Driving Instrument cluster display 34 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system If be locked and unlocked individually. To lock, push down lock buttons and turn mechanical key in driver's door lock to position 3, see page 33. In addition lock the trunk. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 38
key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key. Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key can only be locked with the central locking switch if both front doors are closed. If the vehicle was previously locked with the Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 39
Driving Instrument cluster display 36 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system locking activated and the electronic key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle doors will lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 40
key. Leave only the electronic key less its mechanical key key to position 1, hold and push to open. The mechanical key key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key trunk - remove mechanical key in this position (only key when previously locked separately with the mechanical key - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 41
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 38 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system Important! Do not place mechanical key inside trunk, since trunk is locked again when the lid is closed if the vehicle has been previously centrally - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 42
out the plunger in the switch (arrow). This prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged. When the trunk lid is closed, the switch will reset and turn on the lamp next time the lid is opened. Central locking system Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 39 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 43
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 40 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system Trunk opened by the switch or the remote control when previously locked separately with the mechanical key. To open, see page 37. The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 44
(1), does not open the trunk lid, if the trunk has been locked using the mechanical key or if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. Illumination of the emergency release button (1): controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 41 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 45
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 42 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built September 2001 and later) Important! The emergency trunk lid release button (1), does - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 46
alarm will sound. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key. 43 1 Indicator lamp in switch located in center console and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 47
alarm Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 44 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Tow-away alarm The alarm lowered. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic key If the alarm stays on for more than 20 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 48
to position 1 or 2 (with the driver's or front passenger's door open, the power seats can also be operated with the electronic key removed or in steering lock position 0). Seats Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 45 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 49
46 Practical hints Car care Technical data support the back of your head approximately at ear level. Adjust the head restraint angle by hand. Note: Your vehicle is equipped with power head restraints, do not try to raise or lower them manually. The slide switches are located in each front - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 50
longer adjusted automatically. To resynchronize the adjustment feature, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2, move the seat completely forward head restraints except when mounting seat covers. For removal refer to Front seat head restraints, see page 51. Whenever restraints have been - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 51
48 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Memory function Storing positions into memory Three sets of seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view driver to lose the control of the vehicle. For instructions on adjustment of steering wheel and mirrors, see page 81 and 82. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 52
wheel and exterior rear view mirror movement stops when the position button is released. Caution! Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front the steering wheel to ensure , steering wheel, and - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 53
Car care Technical data Index Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle's seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 54
Front seat head restraints Installation: Push button (1) drive only with properly positioned head restraints. P82.40-2009-26 Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Do not drive the vehicle without display 51 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 55
hints Car care Technical data Index Rear seat head restraints P91.16-2018-26 Folding head restraints backward (with engine running position. Angle of head restraints: The head restraint angle can be adjusted manually. Important! For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 56
to the right - increase side support, • press to the left - decrease side support. P91.25-2025-26 We recommend to adjust the multicontour seat in the following order: 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Side bolster adjustment If the engine is turned off, the last cushion - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 57
Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 54 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Seat heater The seat heaters can be switched on with the electronic key in steering lock positions 1 or 2. Notes: When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 58
half of switch. If left on, the seat heater automatically turns off after approximately 30 minutes of operation. 2 P54.25-2036-26 The front seat heater switches are located in the center console. Seats Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 55 Practical hints - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 59
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 56 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Vehicles with seat ventilation (optional) Rapid heating mode: Press button (3) once. go out. The seat heater is switched off. The front seat heater switches are located in the center console. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 60
Seat ventilation (optional) Level 3 ventilation setting (maximum): Press lights up. Turning off seat ventilation: The front seat ventilation switches are located in the center console. Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 57 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 61
Instruments and controls Seats Notes: Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 58 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index When in operation, the seat ventilation consumes a large amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the seat ventilation - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 62
and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 63
60 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index see page 308. Seat belt nonusage warning system With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, a warning sounds for a short time belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 64
restrained - even those sitting in the rear. 1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button Restraint systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 61 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 62 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems 4 P91-10-2077-26 P91.40-2060-26 Tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 66
restraint system includes "SRS" (driver airbag, front passenger airbag, front and rear door mounted side impact airbags, head (2). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate (1). Operation The inertia reel stops the belt from Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 67
cluster display 64 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems • Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these might panel or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 68
front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. A child's risk of serious Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 69
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front airbag will not deploy. The 7 indicator lamp located on the center console will be illuminated, except with electronic key removed - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 70
activate either the Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR) or front airbag or both. Activation depends on the direction exceeded: airbag also activates Seat belt not fastened Front seats: • first threshold exceeded: airbag activates exceeded: ETR activates Driver, front passenger and rear outer seat - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 71
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 68 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) The seat belts for the front and outer rear seats are equipped with emergency tensioning retractors. These tensioning - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 72
and front passenger airbags can provide increased protection for the driver and front passenger in "SRS" in the instrument cluster when turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. If no -2248-27 1 Driver airbag 2 Front passenger airbag Restraint systems Instruments and controls - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 73
the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. In the operational mode, after the indicator lamp has gone out following the initial check, interruptions or short circuits in the airbag ignition circuit and in the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle harnesses, and - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 74
SRS" to indicate the presence of an occupant in that seat which causes the passenger front airbag to deploy in a crash exceeding the appropriate threshold. Side impact airbags, window curtain and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 71 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 75
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 72 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems Side impact of the vehicle deploy. The side impact airbag for the front passenger deploys only if the front passenger seat is occupied. Side impact airbags operate best in - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 76
people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may deployed airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags front airbags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 77
Car wheel. If you have any problems, please see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. • Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. • Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel ride in the front seat, except in to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 78
the front passenger seat of your vehicle, you must noted that with respect to both front and rear side impact airbags there Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost. Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. • Do not pass - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 79
display 76 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint part of the "SRS", the installation of additional trim material, badges etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger instructions must be followed. These instructions are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 80
lap-shoulder belts except the driver's seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 81
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 78 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems Important! compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint. When using any infant or - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 82
front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Infants and small children should Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 83
80 Practical hints Car care Technical and store in a convenient place (e.g. glove box). 2 Guide tether strap through head restraints. Be carefully that the tether tether strap to the anchorage, securely fasten the hook (3), which is part of the tether strap, to the anchorage ring (2). For safety, - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 84
to lose control of the vehicle. P46.00-2010-26 Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 (with the driver's or front passenger's door open, the steering wheel can also be operated with the electronic key removed or in steering lock position 0). To lengthen or shorten the steering - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 85
Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Rear view mirrors Rear view mirrors Inside rear view mirror Manually adjust the key in steering lock position 2, the mirror reflection brightness responds to changes in light sensitivity. With gear selector lever in position "R", or with the interior - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 86
electronic key in steering lock position 2, the driver's side mirror reflection brightness responds to changes in light sensitivity. With gear selector lever in position "R", or with the interior controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 83 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 87
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 84 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Rear view mirrors Warning! In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 88
%. One passenger-side mirror position can be stored in memory. To do so: 1. Turn electronic key to steering lock position 2. The vehicle must be stationary. 2. Select passenger-side mirror and adjust the Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 85 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 89
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 86 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instrument cluster Instrument cluster - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 90
instrument lamps, see page 89 2 Push button for resetting trip odometer, see page 91, or to acknowledge a Multifunction indicator, see page 92, or FSS indicator, see page 114, or engine oil level indicator, see page 117 12 Right turn signal indicator lamp, see Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 91
Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instrument cluster Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster High beam ABS malfunction, see page 238 ABS CHECK ENGINE BRAKE Brake ESP. Adjust driving to road condition, see page 237 Front passenger airbag automatically switched off, see page 239 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 92
door. • Pressing button J, V or W on the instrument cluster. • Turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. • Switching on the exterior lamps. Instrument cluster and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 89 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 93
engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! • Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 94
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking. Instrument cluster Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 91 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 95
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 92 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 96
service system (FSS), see page 114 Engine oil level indicator, see page 117 2 Audio systems, see page 97 Radio, see page 97 CD player (optional), see page 98 Cassette player, see page 99 3 Navigation others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 97
94 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Turn the electronic key in steering look to to dial a telephone number, see page 100 See page 104 for instructions on answering an incoming call. 10 ì to end a call 11 Horn pad - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 98
Spanish language. See the "TEXT" individual setting on page 110 for instructions on changing the language setting. The displays for the audio systems (radio regardless of the language selected. Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 99
hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Trip and main odometer, vehicle speed, FSS and engine oil level display 1 Trip odometer and main odometer See page 91 for instructions on resetting the trip odometer. 2 Vehicle speed 3 FSS (Flexible service - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 100
SEARCH USING" setting menu. See individual settings, page 110. P54.30-2936-27 Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system. Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 97 Practical hints - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 98 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display CD player (optional) 1 Audio system is switched off. 2 The CD player is switched on. 3 The number of the CD currently - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 102
side of the tape, press button below track number on the audio system display, or enter request on the (optional) COMAND system located in center dashboard. Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 99 Practical hints - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 103
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Telephone (optional) Telephone book 100 1 The telephone is switched off. 2 The vehicle is currently outside the transmitter - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 104
until display (3) appears. Refer to the separate telephone instruction manual. Pressing j or k "browses" alphabetically forwards or backwards system. Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Instruments and controls Operation Driving 101 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 105
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Redialing 102 1 The telephone is ready for use. 2 Number or name stored in the redial memory. 3 Number in the redial memory - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 106
. Pressing the ì button hangs up and display (1) appears. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system. Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Instruments and controls Operation Driving 103 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instrument cluster display - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 107
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Incoming call 104 1 "CALL" - you are being called Press the í button to answer the call. Press the ì button to hang up or - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Navigation system (optional) 1 The navigation system is switched off. 2 The navigation system is switched on but no destination has been specified. 3 The navigation COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System) operator's manual for notes on the navigation system. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Trip computer 106 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 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 110
START" trip odometer reading is automatically reset after four hours of electronic key not being in steering lock position 2. Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Instruments and controls Operation Driving 107 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instrument cluster display - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 111
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Malfunction message memory 108 1 There are no messages stored in the system 2 Number of messages stored in the system Press - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 112
message memory will be cleared when the electronic key is turned in the steering lock to Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages. See page 240. Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Instruments and controls Operation Driving 109 Practical hints Car - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 113
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Individual settings 110 R 8 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 114
9 See page 113 for instructions on returning the setting menus to key in steering lock position 1 or 2. The figure depicts the factory setting for the Federal Republic of Germany. Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Instruments and controls Operation Driving 111 Practical hints Car - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 115
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the individual setting preliminary display (1) appear. Press the j or k button - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 116
J button once more, the message "RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS" appears in the . The setting menus will not be reset. Setting the audio volume You can navigation and voice recognition system) is stored separately. Setting button: æ increases the volume. ç reduces the volume. Multifunction steering wheel - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Flexible service system Flexible service system (FSS) (service indicator) 80 120 140 114 The message is displayed for approximately 10 seconds when turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 2, or - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 118
up service indicator manually: Turn the electronic key in engine oil level indicator. Note: When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such days not counted by the FSS can be added by your Mercedes-Benz Center. The interval between services - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 119
a signal sounds. The message "SERVICE INTERVAL HAS BEEN RESET" appears in the multifunction display. The new service indicator is displayed with the reset distance of 10 000 miles (Canada 15 000 km). If the FSS counter was inadvertently reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center correct it. However you - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 120
Engine oil level indicator Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2. To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel until the display appears. See page 96. Press button j or k on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 121
: 2.0 L) See page 262 for instructions on adding engine oil. "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - REDUCE OIL LEVEL" Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The message - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 122
lamps, left (turn left two stops) ‡ Front fog lamps (pull out one stop) with parking to second detent) in addition to the front fog lamps. Yellow indicator in lamp switch panel lamps) Canada only: When the engine is running, the low beam is additionally with the electronic key in steering lock - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 123
display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Exterior lamp switch Note: With the electronic key removed and the turned to position D. 120 Daytime running lamps (Canada only) When the engine is running and the selector lever is in a driving position, the low your Mercedes-Benz Center. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 124
Headlamp cleaning system (optional) The switch is located in the center console. The headlamp washer can be activated with the electronic key in steering lock position 2. Briefly press symbol side of switch. P82.15-2007-26 Headlamp cleaning system Instruments and controls Operation Driving 121 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Combination switch Combination switch point of resistance (up or down). The switch is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree. Turn signal failure 4 3 1 2 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 126
dry windshield. Turn combination switch to Off position before turning the electronic key in steering lock from position 0. Optional rain sensor: Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wiper will operate in presence of water - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 127
and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Combination switch Note: The windshield safety reasons before removing ice or snow, remove electronic key from steering lock. Remove blockage. Activate combination switch again (electronic - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 128
The hazard warning flasher can be activated either manually via the switch located in the dashboard, switch in position for either left or right turn, and the electronic key in steering lock position 2, only the respective left or right side turn display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 129
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic climate control Automatic climate control 126 5 4 3 3 1 2 6 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 130
open side air outlets: Turn wheel to position i. To open defroster outlets: Turn wheel to position l. 3 Center when manually switched off. The automatic climate control only operates with the engine through ducts in the underbody. The desired interior temperature can be selected separately for the - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 131
controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic climate control charcoal filter 0 MAX F Rear window defroster b Air distribution, manual P83.40-2167-26 S Economy mode ï Air volume, manual T Residual engine heat utilization - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 132
both f and g buttons for temperature setting of 72°F. Special settings (use only for short duration) Defogging windows Switch off previous setting. S Turn wheels (2) to position to open left and right defroster outlets (5). Defrosting Turn wheels (2) to position l to Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 133
display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic climate control Rear window defroster Turn electronic key in steering lock ï until symbol OFF is displayed. I The fresh air supply to the car interior is shut off. While driving, use this setting only temporarily, otherwise the - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 134
entry of annoying odors or dust into the vehicle's interior. Outside air is not supplied to the car's interior. To select, press O button. To cancel, press below the rear window. Also keep the air intake grille in front of windshield free of snow and debris. Automatic climate control Instruments - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 135
cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data engine switched off, it is possible to continue heating the interior for a short while. Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically. To select: Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 0 or remove electronic key - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 136
center console compartment ventilation The front center console compartment has its own air outlet. To open: Push lever down. To close: Push air outlet. Automatic climate control Instruments and controls Operation Driving 133 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 137
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic climate control conditioner system that uses R-134a (HFC: hydrofluorocarbon) as a refrigerant. Repairs should always be performed by a qualified technician, and refrigerant should be collected - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 138
- audio and telephone These instructions are intended to help you become acquainted with your Mercedes- Benz car radio. They contain useful tips that you have any service work or alternations on electronic components done in an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Optional equipment Dolby and - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 139
Instruments and controls Audio system Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 136 Operating and display elements 1 On/off, 142 CD/Track access, see page 145 and 150 optional telephone, see page 151 9 Function button, see page 142 and 150 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 140
10 Soft keys for radio band selection, see page 141 tone controls, see page 139 scan, see page 142 Tape eject, see page 144 in the vehicle. Keep it in a safe place. Audio system Instruments and controls Operation Driving 137 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 141
Instruments and controls Audio system Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 138 Button and soft key operation In these instructions, the alpha-numeric keypad (right side of radio face) and the function buttons (left side of the radio face) - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 142
key is turned to position 1 or 2. Note: The radio can also be switched on even if the ignition key functions The AUD key is used to the display. Bass Press the AUD key repeatedly until "BASS" appears in key repeatedly until "TREBLE" appears in the display. Press the "+" key to increase or the "-" key - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 143
hints Car care Technical data Index 140 Centering all audio functions Push and hold down the "AUD" key. key to move the sound to the front speakers. Balance Press the AUD key repeatedly until "BALANCE" appears in the display. Press the "L" key to move the sound to the left speaker or the "R" key - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 144
Selecting radio mode Press button. Manual tuning Press either the or button. Step-by-step tuning in ascending or descending order of frequency will take place. Press the key located below the desired band. Driving 141 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 145
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 142 Storing stations Hold tune every receivable station. By pressing either the , , or buttons, or the "SC" key the scan mode can be cancelled. Station memory Ten stations can be stored in the AM - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 146
output. Please refer to the COMAND operating manual for information concerning the activation of the TAPE" button. When the eject (EJ) key is pressed, the display folds down and place. When playing mono recorded tapes (e.g. books) through a stereo system the sound from one track might bleed to the - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 144 Cassette eject Press the eject (EJ) key. The display will fold down and the cassette will be ejected. Remove the cassette, then fold the display back up manually. The radio will switch back to radio - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 148
at the end or beginning of the tape and play will begin. Audio system Instruments and controls Operation Driving 145 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 149
Instruments and controls Audio system Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 146 Dolby NR 1 (noise reduction system) Press the "SC" key. Each track on the cassette will be played for 8 seconds in ascending order. To enable optimum - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 150
CDs (80 mm) with an adapter. Warning! The CD changer 1 is a Class 1 laser product. There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover is parts which can be serviced by the user. For safety reasons, have any service work which may be necessary performed only by qualified personnel. 1 Optional - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 151
Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 148 Loading/ 1 is installed, it can be operated from the front control panel of the radio. A loaded magazine must be installed for CD playing. 1 Optional equipment Press the CD button. The CD most recently - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 152
The search mode will cancel if the beginning or end of the CD is reached. Scanning Press the SC key. Each track will be played for 8 seconds in ascending order. The search will stop at the track in Operation Driving 149 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 153
system Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 150 Direct track selection are played in random order when the random feature (RDM) is selected. Press the RDM key to switch on, and press RDM again to switch off. When the repeat function (RPT) - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 154
Mercedes-Benz integrated cellular telephone 1 can be performed and displayed via the car radio. Further instructions for operating the car telephone can be found in the operation guide . 1 Optional equipment Entering key. Press the CLR key briefly and the last digit will be deleted. Press the CLR key - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 155
controls Audio system Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 152 Placing a call When a number or a name has been selected using the method described above, press the SND key. Manual repeat dialing (redial) The last number entered can be re - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 156
audio source is resumed. Terminating call A current call can be terminated by pressing the END key. Component malfunctions The radio, CD changer 1, and Mercedes-Benz integrated cellular telephone 1 are part of a fiberoptic networked system. Failure of one of the components can lead to malfunctions - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 157
Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Power windows 154 1 3 5 2 4 P54.25-2119-26 Power window switches located on center console Switches for: 1 left, front 2 left, rear 3 right, front 4 right, rear 5 Switch for rear door - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 158
but not open slightly. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended , see page 31. Interior equipment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 155 Instrument cluster display Practical hints - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 159
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Synchronizing power windows If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or low), the windows cannot be opened or closed by the Express feature. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 160
roof (optional for USA holding it. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the electronic key from steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children roof at rear Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2, see page 190. Interior equipment Instruments and controls Operation - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 161
Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment 158 Synchronizing sliding/pop-up in any direction. The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur, see page 298. The sliding/pop-up roof - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 162
lamps switched on manually and electronic key in steering lock position 0 or removed, the reading lamps go out after approximately 30 minutes. Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors 1 Automatic interior lighting Press once and the automatic interior lighting is activated. Interiors lamps are switched - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 163
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Reading lamps rear compartment (optional) 160 Rear window sunshade (optional) 1 Reading lamp 2 Press to switch reading lamp on or off. The lamp is located - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 164
lamp is switched on by opening the cover. Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. The lamp goes out automatically after approximately 5 minutes. Interior equipment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 161 Instrument cluster display Practical hints - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 165
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Interior Warning To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 166
key from the electronic key (e.g. for valet parking service). Interior equipment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 163 Instrument cluster display Caution! Keep glove box lid closed while traveling. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Practical hints Car - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 167
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Storage compartment above ashtray in center console 164 Storage compartments in center console P68.20-2259-26 To open: Touch bottom of cover slightly. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 168
store cup holder: Push button (7) down until cup holder engages. Close cover (6). Interior equipment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 165 Instrument cluster display Do not fill containers to occupants during an accident and sudden maneuver Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 169
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Ashtrays 166 Warning! Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. With the gear selector lever in position "N", turn off the engine and set the parking brake. Otherwise - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 170
doors To remove ashtray: Push left and right sides down and pull out the ashtray. To install ashtray: Install top of ashtray, push bottom part in to engage. Interior equipment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 167 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 171
Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Lighter 168 Warning! Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only. When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 172
passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, such as applying even load on the hooks using the cargo net. Interior equipment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 169 Instrument cluster display Practical hints - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 173
Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Cellular telephone The vehicle is prepared for the installation of a cellular telephone. For further information and installation contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! Some jurisdictions - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 174
call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 2 For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 Driving 171 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 175
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Garage door opener Programming or reprogramming the integrated remote control: 1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. 2. Hold the end of the hand-held - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 176
code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the "Programming" portion of this text. locating the transmitting button, reference to garage door opener operator's manual. 2. Press "training" button on the garage door opener motor Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 177
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Garage door opener Operation of remote control: 1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. 2. Select and press the appropriate button to activate the remote - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 178
Starting and turning off the engine ...192 Automatic transmission ...193 Parking brake ...202 Driving instructions ...203 Drive sensibly - Wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC) ...219 Electronic stability program (ESP) ...220 Parking assist (Parktronic) ...224 What you should know at the gas - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 179
Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Control and being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 180
times/ mileage may result in vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For information on the Flexible service system (FSS), see page 114. The first 1 000 miles Instruments and controls Operation Driving 177 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 181
Car care Technical data Index 178 Tele Aid (optional when using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel, for raising press button æ and for lowering Services* profile and more. * Optional - available only with COMAND System self-check Initially, after turning the electronic key - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 182
above, have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Emergency calls An the button located under the cover. See below for instructions on initiating an emergency call manually. Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 183
Aid Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 180 The Tele Aid system is available if: • it has been activated and is operational. Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services and cellular air time • the relevant cellular phone - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 184
Initiating an emergency call manually Briefly press on cover (1) - the cover will open. Press the SOS button (2) briefly. The indicator lamp in the SOS . P82.95-2209-26 Tele Aid Instruments and controls Operation Driving 181 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 185
to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as labor and/or towing charges may apply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more information. These programs are only available in the USA: • Sign and Drive services: Services such as jump start, a few gallons of - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 186
button on the multifunction steering wheel. Information button ¡ Located below vehicle, the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is available to the system self-check after turning electronic key in steering lock to position 2 (together Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 187
hints Car care wheel. Important! If the indicator lamps do not start flashing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is not currently active, and may not initiate a call. Visit your Mercedes-Benz - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 188
reset, contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Customer Service wheel pauses. The optional cellular phone ( . The navigation system ( Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 189
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 186 Remote door unlock In the case you have your vehicle locked unintentionally (e.g. key inside vehicle), and no other key is available, contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 190
Services (optional, except Canada) (only vehicles with COMAND) Info Services categories include news, sports in a safe location press SVC, then select "View Info Service of mm.dd.yyyy hh.mm". Messages will be retained the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Tele - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 191
hints Car care Technical data Index Catalytic converter Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is Service Booklet. Caution! To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle. Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 192
Mercedes-Benz authorized Center technicians. Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way. Moreover, the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly according to Mercedes-Benz servicing requirements. For details refer to the Service Booklet. Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 193
lever out of position "P", firmly depress the service brake pedal. 3 Starting position. P82.00-2073-26 Steering lock See page 192 for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 194
key is in steering lock position 1 or 0. The steering lock can only be unlocked with the vehicle battery properly charged and connected. See battery on page 280 or jump starting on page 282. With the engine Driving 191 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 195
below -4°F (-20°C) we recommend that an engine block heater be installed. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will advise you on this subject, see page 211. Turning off Turn the electronic key in the steering lock to position 0 to stop the engine. The electronic key can only be removed with the - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 196
style, the driving situation and the road characteristics. Important! When parking the vehicle or before working on the vehicle with the engine running, firmly depress the parking brake pedal and shift the selector lever into "P". Automatic transmission Instruments and controls Operation Driving - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 197
Car care Technical data Index Automatic transmission Driving The selector lever is automatically locked while in position "P". To move the selector lever out of position "P", the service the desired position only when the engine is idling normally and the service brake is applied. Do not release - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 198
with the service brake. For longer stops with the engine idling, shift into "N" or "P" and hold the vehicle with the service brake. When on an incline, also turn front wheel against curb. Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock, and Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 199
Practical hints Car care Technical : The electronic key can only be removed from the steering lock with the selector in position "P". With the electronic key removed, the selector lever is locked gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the selector lever. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 200
from the engine to the instructions). Important! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with selector lever in "N" can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz special circumstances The transmission gear ranges for special Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 201
display Practical hints Car care Technical data order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will speed reaches the engine's RPM limit of that gear, e.g. by applying the service brakes. To prevent the engine from laboring at - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 202
, which makes maximum use of the engine's braking effect, while descending very steep or lengthy downgrades and only at speeds below 40 mph (60 km/h). Automatic transmission Instruments and controls Operation Driving 199 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 203
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic transmission Program driving stability of the vehicle. The gear shifting process occurs at lower vehicle and engine speeds than in the "S" program mode. The transmission is provided with a - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 204
position "P". 3. Turn off the engine. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Move selector lever to position "D" (for 2nd gear), or move selector lever to position "R" (for reverse gear). Have the transmission checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Instruments and controls Parking brake Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 202 To engage, firmly depress parking brake pedal. When the electronic key is in steering lock position 2, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 206
engine to warm up under low load use, • avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration, • have all maintenance work performed at regular intervals by an authorized Mercedes-Benz movement. Driving instructions Instruments and controls Operation Driving 203 Instrument cluster display Practical - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 207
Car care Technical data Index Driving instructions Power assistance Warning! When the engine maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front. Resting your foot on the brake in the shop for the required maintenance service. If the parking brake is released and Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 208
lower gear to use the engine's braking power. This helps Apply the service brakes to test them wheel to spin for an extended period with the ESP switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Driving instructions - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 209
off the engine and leaving the vehicle, always: 1. Keep right foot on the service brake pedal. 2. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 3. Move the selector lever to position "P". 4. Slowly release the service brake pedal. 5. Turn front wheels towards the road curb. 6. Turn the electronic key to - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 210
, even at low speeds and with new tires. Reduce vehicle speed, avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain. Driving instructions Instruments and controls Operation Driving 207 Instrument cluster display Practical hints - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 211
display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Driving instructions Tire traction The for the winter season for all four wheels to insure normal balanced handling characteristics. On models E 320 and E 430 prevents your vehicle from exceeding the speed rating. Model E 55 AMG: Your vehicle - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 212
Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Chains should only be used on the rear wheels. Follow the manufacturer's mounting instructions 55 AMG: Use of snow chains is not permissible with tire size 275/35 ZR 18. Winter driving instructions The - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 213
the wind. Winter driving Have your vehicle winterized at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before the onset of winter. • Change the engine oil if the engine contains an oil which is not approved for winter operation. For viscosity (SAE/CCMC class) and filling quantity, see page 322. • Check - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 214
widely-spread Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to travel into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you should request pertinent information from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Driving instructions Instruments and controls - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Instruments and controls Driving systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 212 1 Accelerate and set: Lift lever briefly to set speed. Hold lever up to accelerate. 2 Decelerate and set: Depress lever briefly - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 216
the engine is restarted, have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as memorized speed is canceled when the electronic key in the steering lock is turned to Rapid changes in tire adhesion can result in wheel spin and loss of control. The "Resume" Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 217
Notes: Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 214 As soon as the is switched off. Use the lever to resume the previously set speed. If the engine does not brake the vehicle sufficiently while driving on a downgrade, the speed you set - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 218
turns, following another vehicle too closely, or aquaplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS equipped car must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. The BAS - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 219
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The malfunction indicator lamps for the ESP are combined with the BAS malfunction indicator lamp. The BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the electronic key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the engine - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 220
hard braking maneuvers. The ABS prevents the wheels from locking up above a vehicle speed of road surface conditions. At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be pressure because of the increased likelihood of locking wheels. The pulsating brake pedal can be an - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 221
Car care Technical data Index 218 If the ABS malfunction indicator lamp stays illuminated, have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz cluster comes on with the electronic key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the engine running. When the ABS malfunction indicator - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 222
the parking brake on a brake test dynamometer, the engine must be shut off (electronic key in steering lock position 0 or 1). If one or more wheels tend to spin, ESP will apply the brakes to them. The traction control for the front axle wheels deactivate at approximately 50 mph (80 km/h), and for - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 223
cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 220 vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (see page 285), the engine must be shut off (electronic key in steering lock position 0 enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of the vehicle under various driving - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 224
the electronic key in steering lock position 2. They should go out with the engine running. If engine must be shut off. Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes. In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ESP is only achieved with Mercedes-Benz - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 225
cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data . With the ESP system switched off, the engine torque reduction feature is cancelled. Therefore, the enhanced position. If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin, the brake is applied until the wheel regains sufficient traction. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 226
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The ESP warning lamp, located in the speedometer dial, starts to flash at any vehicle speed as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to and controls Operation Driving 223 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 227
audibly indicates the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. The front area of the vehicle is monitored when driving forward. When reversing, the front as well as the rear areas are monitored. With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, Parktronic engages automatically at speeds up - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 228
the sensors clean, especially at times of snow and ice. See page 307 for instructions on cleaning the sensors in the bumpers. 1 1 1 P88.20-2049-26 1 Sensors located in bumper (front bumper shown) Parking system Instruments and controls Operation Driving 225 Instrument cluster display Practical - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 229
system Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 226 Visual and audible signals indicate to the driver the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. Warning indicators for the front area are located above the center air outlets - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 230
sensors P54.65-2297-26 P54.65-2298-26 Front bumper: Center Corner Rear bumper: Center Corner Parking system Instruments and controls Operation system stops indicating: Front corners approx. 6 in (15 cm) (20 cm) Front center and rear approx. 8 in Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 231
cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index instructions on cleaning the sensors in the bumpers. After cleaning the sensors, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2. If the defect continues to be displayed, have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 232
Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the "CHECK ENGINE" lamp to illuminate, see page 234 for notes on the "CHECK ENGINE" lamp. What you should know at the gas station Instruments and controls Operation Driving 229 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 233
page 320. 230 Tire pressure For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside the fuel filler flap. Air conditioner R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see page 322. Bulbs High and low beams: H7 (55 W), low beam: Xenon (optional) fog lamps: H1 (55 W), turn signal lamps, front 1156 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 234
See "Checking engine oil level", page 262. 5 Brake fluid See "Brake fluid", page 324. Opening hood, see page 259. Vehicle lighting: Check function and cleanliness. For replacement of light bulbs, see "Lamps, exterior" on page 288. Exterior lamp switch, see page 119. E 320 shown Check regularly - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 235
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KEY ...249 STEERING GEAR OIL ...250 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...251 WASHER FLUID ...252 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program) ..253 TELE AID ...253 Contents - Instrument cluster display Instruments and controls Operation Driving 233 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 237
Car key in steering lock to position 2, have it checked and replaced if necessary. On-board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp Engine malfunction indicator lamp. If the "CHECK ENGINE authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. CHECK ENGINE 234 If the "CHECK ENGINE" - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 238
diagnostic trouble codes brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid engine running and parking brake released), or • the parking brake is set (engine running). Malfunction and indicator lamps Instruments and controls Operation Driving 235 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 239
display Practical hints Car care Technical data indicator lamp "SRS" in the instrument cluster when turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. If no malfunction authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 240
Electronic stability program (ESP) - warning lamp The yellow ESP warning lamp in the speedometer dial comes on with the electronic key in steering lock position 2. It should go out with engine running. See page 219 and 220 if the warning lamp lights up or flashes when the vehicle is moving. BAS/ESP - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 241
Car care Technical data Index Malfunction and indicator lamps ABS malfunction indicator lamp The ABS malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the electronic key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the engine authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 242
approximately 6 seconds when you turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. on the front passenger seat. It indicates that the front passenger airbag is instructions for installation of special child seats. The passenger front front passenger seat until the systems has been repaired. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 243
display Practical hints Car care Technical pressing button j, k, è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel. They are then stored in the malfunction message memory. See authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 244
VISIT WORKSHOP! This message is displayed to indicate that the information being relayed by the engine control unit is no longer complete. The coolant temperature gauge, tachometer, or the cruise Operation Driving 241 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 245
to the engine. Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Line 1 BATTERY/ALTERNATOR OVERVOLTAGE UNDERVOLTAGE Line 2 VISIT WORKSHOP! VISIT WORKSHOP! CONSUMER DEFECTIVE! Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. A malfunction has been detected in the system. The brake system functions in the usual manner, but without BAS. Malfunction and warning messages Instruments and controls Operation Driving 243 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 247
-Benz Center as soon as possible. Warning! Driving with this message displayed can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately. Don't add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 248
Line 1 PARKING BRAKE Line 2 RELEASE BRAKE! Line 1 ENGINE FAN Line 2 VISIT WORKSHOP!1 Parking brake, see page 202. 1 The cooling fan for the Malfunction and warning messages Instruments and controls Operation Driving 245 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 249
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Notes: Line 1 COOLANT Line 2 CHECK LEVEL! Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system. The engine will overheat causing major engine damage. Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driving, see page 90. See page 263 for instructions - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 250
engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn off the engine Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Malfunction and warning - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 251
hints Car care Technical data Index Malfunction and warning messages LIGHTING SYSTEM 248 When the message appears after starting the engine, or if it come on while driving, this indicates a failure in the parking lamp, taillamp, stop lamp, or low beam headlamp. See page 288 for instructions on - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 252
1 Line 2 SWITCH OFF LIGHTS! Line 1 Line 2 REMOVE KEY! With the electronic key removed and the driver's door open, a warning sounds and the are not switched off. This message plus an audible alarm indicate that the electronic key is in steering lock position 0 or 1, and the driver's door is open - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 253
fail. Much greater effort will then be needed to turn the steering wheel. Do not add steering oil without checking the steering system. Do not drive the vehicle. Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Line 1 STEERING GEAR OIL Line 2 VISIT WORKSHOP - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 254
service station where the engine oil should be topped to the "full" mark on the dipstick with an approved oil. The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 255
hints Car care Technical data Index Malfunction and warning messages WASHER FLUID 252 When this message appears while the engine is running is located in the engine compartment. Line 2 CHECK LEVEL! Line 1 WASHER FLUID See windshield washer system on page 265 for instructions on topping up the - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 256
pedal will require greater effort. Only partial engine output will be available. 2 This message consists of three types of response; automatic and manual emergency, roadside assistance and information. With this message the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 257
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Taillamp assemblies ...292 Changing batteries in the electronic main key ...294 Synchronizing remote control ...296 Emergency engine shut-down ...296 Rear seat cushion ...297 Emergency operation of sliding / pop-up roof ...298 Manual release for fuel filler flap ...299 Replacing wiper blade insert - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Instruments and controls First aid kit Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 256 Stowing things in the vehicle Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 260
A special fuse puller is supplied with the vehicle tools. Always use a new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. A fuse chart can be found inside the corresponding fuse box cover. P54.15-2068-26 1 1 Main fuses box in engine Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 261
Instruments and controls Fuses Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 258 2 Auxiliary fuse box below rear seat bench To gain access, remove rear seat bench. See page 297. 3 Auxiliary fuse box - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 262
moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is engine has been turned off. Stay clear from until the engine has cooled. If necessary, call a fire department. The engine is equipped engine running, • while starting the engine, • if ignition is "on" and the engine is turned manually. Engine - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Engine compartment 260 To open: To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the driver's side of the instrument panel. At the same time a handle will - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 264
hood to attempt to fully close it. Pull handle (2) to its stop out of radiator grill and open hood (do not pull up on handle). Engine compartment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 261 Instrument cluster display Practical hints - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 265
the oil pan. Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. It could cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. See malfunction and warning messages on page 251 if an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 266
have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the engine stopped. Check coolant level only when coolant is cold. The coolant level should reach the black top part of the reservoir. Engine compartment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 263 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 267
controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Engine compartment Adding coolant If coolant has to be . • Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 268
above freezing: MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and water. 1 part "S" to 100 parts water (40 ml "S" to 1 gallon water). For temperature below US qt (1.8 l) Engine compartment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 265 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 269
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 266 Lift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edge of the trunk. To remove spare tire: Turn luggage bowl counterclockwise and remove. 1 Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment 2 To store - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 270
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the area under the Operation Driving 267 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 271
Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation. They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase. Tire replacement Front tires should be replaced in sets. Rims and tires must be of the correct size and type. For dimensions - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 272
E 55 AMG with summer tires. The wheels can be rotated according to the degree of tire wear while retaining the same direction of travel. Rotating, however, should be carried out at as recommended by the tire manufacturer, before the characteristic tire wear pattern (shoulder wear on front wheels and - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 273
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 270 Spare wheel Steel spare wheel rim (E 320 without sport package) Important! Unidirectional tires must always be mounted with arrow on tire sidewall pointing in direction of vehicle forward movement - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 274
Spare wheel (E 320 with sport package, E 430) Important! The spare wheel rim is mounted with a full size tire of the same type as on the vehicle, and is fully functional. However, that spare wheel rim is weight optimized and has a limited service life of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) use before a - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 275
change when driving with a mounted spare wheel. The spare wheel should only be used temporarily, and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly as possible. For rim and tire specifications, see page 317. Spare wheel (E 55 AMG) The spare wheel rim size is 7 1/2 J x 17 H 2 with tire - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 276
side blocking both wheels of the other axle. On a level road, place one chock in front of and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed. Tires, Wheels Instruments and controls Operation Driving 273 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 277
not yet remove the wheel bolts. 5. Remove the protective cover from the jack support tube opening by inserting the screwdriver (supplied in the tool kit) in the opening and prying it out. The tube openings are located directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 278
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground. Never start engine while vehicle is raised. 8. Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and install alignment bolt sand. 9. Remove wheel. Grip wheel from the sides. Keep hands from beneath the wheels. Tires, Wheels Instruments and controls Operation - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 279
and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt. 1 Unscrew the alignment bolt (1) to install the last wheel bolt. P40.10-2135-26 Important! E 320 (except sport package) only: When installing steel spare wheel rim, make certain to use the correct wheel bolts, supplied in the vehicle tool kit - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 280
bolts that are damaged or rusted. 3 1 5 4 2 Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the correct - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 281
and controls Tires, Wheels Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire inflation pressures specified for Mercedes-Benz recommended tires as well as for the varying operating conditions. Important! - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 282
specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label on the driver's door latch post). Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Tires, Wheels Instruments and controls Operation Driving 279 Instrument cluster display Practical hints - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 283
Car care Technical data Index 280 Battery Warning! Failure to follow these instructions battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and Mercedes-Benz Center can provide such a special battery. The service consumers are off and the electronic key is in steering lock position 0. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 284
to the battery. While the engine is running the battery terminal clamps locked in position "P" and the electronic key cannot be turned in the steering discharged. After reconnecting the battery also resynchronize the front seat head restraints, the express feature of Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 285
Car causing personal injury. Jumper cable specifications: • Minimum cable cross-section of m). If the battery is discharged, the engine should be started with jumper cables and the covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and very - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 286
loose or missing insulation. 2. On both vehicles: • Turn off engine and all lights and accessories, except hazard warning flashers or work lights battery. Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any other metal parts. 4. Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 287
starting Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 284 Note: If engine does not run after several unsuccessful starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Excessive unburned fuel may damage the catalytic - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 288
and the electronic key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at below the bumper. Towing the vehicle Instruments and controls Operation Driving 285 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 289
equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. Use wheel lift, dolly, or flat bed equipment, with electronic key in steering lock turned to position 0. Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the braking and steering - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 290
towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut off (electronic key in steering lock position 0 or 1). Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes. Switch Operation Driving 287 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 291
cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recommend that you have cool down before changing a bulb. Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can explode if you: • touch or move it - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 292
for high beam headlamp bulb 6 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp Exterior lamps Instruments and controls Operation Driving 289 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 293
Exterior lamps Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 290 Bulbs for high beam . Reinstall cover (1 or 2), twist it clockwise until seated securely. Xenon (optional) Bulb for low beam Warning! Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 294
and twist clockwise. Reinstall bulb socket. Reinstall lamp assembly until properly seated. Exterior lamps Instruments and controls Operation Driving 291 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Instruments and controls Exterior lamps Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 292 Taillamp assemblies 1 3 2 P82.10-2204-26 Open trunk lid. Swing cover aside. 1 Turn signal lamp (21 W/24 cp bulb) 2 Stop, - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 296
with LED's. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if a malfunction occurs. Side marker lamp, front (5 W/4 cp bulb) From inside wheel house (arrow) reach behind side marker lamp and press tab. Remove lamp from bumper and take out bulb. Exterior lamps Instruments and controls - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 297
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Electronic main key Changing batteries in the electronic main key 294 2 1 3 4 P80.20-2201-26 P80.35-2029-26 1 Transmit buttons 2 Lamp for battery check and function control - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 298
mechanical key (4) in side opening (5) to open latch. Press briefly (do not use mechanical key as lever) to release battery compartment. Remove mechanical key from in place and slide mechanical key back into electronic main key. Electronic main key Instruments and controls Operation Driving - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 299
Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Electronic main key Important! Batteries contain materials once again be operational. 296 Emergency engine shut-down If the engine can no longer be stopped using the electronic key, the engine can be turned off by removing - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 300
and lift seat at the front. Installation: Guide seat belt buckles through openings in seat cushion. Slide rear edge of cushion under the backrest as far as it will go, and push front of cushion down until Operation Driving 297 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 301
-up roof 298 1 P77.20-2037-26 The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur. The sliding/pop-up roof drive is located behind the lens of the left interior lamp between the sun visors. 1. Pry off lens (1) by using a screw driver. 2. Remove cover - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 302
. In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob while simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap. P80.20-2090-26 Manual release for fuel filler flap Instruments and controls Operation Driving 299 Instrument cluster display Practical hints - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 303
Car care Technical data Index Replacing wiper blade insert Replacing wiper blade insert For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering lock before replacing the wiper blade, otherwise the motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury. Notes: Do not open engine support. Press down both - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 304
arm. Press safety tab upward until it locks in place. Replacing wiper blade insert Instruments and controls Operation Driving 301 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 302 Roof rack Use only those roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manufacturer's installation instructions. Mount supports only between markings on border of roof - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 306
...305 Paintwork, painted body components ...305 Engine cleaning ...306 Vehicle washing ...306 Ornamental wheel and gear selector lever ...308 Cup holder ...308 Seat belts ...308 Headliner and shelf below rear window ...308 Upholstery ...309 Hard plastic trim items ...309 Plastic and rubber parts - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 307
for stone chipping or other damage. Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of corrosion. car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology. You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 308
Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products. Additional information can be found in the booklet titled "Vehicle Car Guide". Power washer When using a power washer for cleaning the vehicle always observe manufacturers' operating instructions parts, electrical connectors, seals, or other rubber parts. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 309
applied to the engine compartment after every engine cleaning. Before applying wheels. Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chromeplated parts, use a chrome cleaner. Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 310
recommended. Note: For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering lock before cleaning the windshield, key from steering lock before cleaning the wiper blade, otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury. Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 311
the vehicle Light alloy wheels Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels. If possible, clean wheels once a week with MercedesBenz approved Wheel Care, using a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water. Follow instructions on container. Note - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 312
cloth and apply with light pressure. Hard plastic trim items Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure. Plastic and rubber parts Do not use oil or wax on these parts. Cleaning and care of the vehicle Instruments and controls Operation Driving - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 313
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parts service ...312 Warranty coverage ...312 Identification labels ...313 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...315 Technical data ...316 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...322 Engine oils ...324 Engine Driving 311 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 315
of original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service. More than 300 000 different spare parts, for Mercedes-Benz models, are available. Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 316
P63.20-2368-26 1 Certification label 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine number. Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving 313 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 317
Instruments and controls Technical data Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 314 3 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) 3 6 7 4 4 Engine number 5 Body number and paintwork number 6 Emission control label 7 Information label, - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 318
3 Air conditioner compressor 4 Generator (alternator) 6 1 5 5 Idler pulley 6 Power steering pump 7 Coolant pump 7 4 2 3 Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving 315 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 319
acc. to SAE J 1349 232 ft.lb/3000 rpm (315 Nm/3000 rpm) Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 6000 rpm 1-4-3-6-2-5 2390 mm 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 320
offset All season tires: Radial-ply tires Winter tires: Radial-ply tires Spare wheel Rim (steel) Wheel offset All season tire: Radial-ply tire 71/2 J x 16 H 2 1.6 in (41 mm) 215/55 R 16 93 H E 320 (without Sport Package) 71/2 J x 16 H 2 1.6 in (41 mm) 215/55 R 16 93 H 215/55 R 16 93 H M+S Technical - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 321
Car care Technical data Index 318 Model Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires: Radial-ply tires Winter tires: Radial-ply tires Spare wheel Rim (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tire: Radial-ply tire E 320 (Sport used with special MB authorized snow chains. 3 Also permissible 235/45 ZR 17. - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 322
front axle (AMG light alloy) Wheel offset Rims rear axle (AMG light alloy) Wheel offset Radial-ply tires, front axle Radial-ply tires, rear axle Rims and winter tires Rims (AMG light alloy) Wheel offset Radial-ply tires E 55 AMG Spare wheel display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 323
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 320 Electrical system Model Generator (alternator) 5 R-11 0.039 in (1.0 mm) 15 - 22 ft.lb (20 - 30 Nm) E 55 AMG 14 V/150 A 12V/1.7 kW 12V/100 Ah NGK PFR 5 -11 0.039 in (1.0 mm) 15 - 22 ft.lb (20 - 30 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 324
Dimensions Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall height Wheel base Track, front Track, rear Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall height Wheel base Track, front Track, rear E 320 in (1526 mm) 60.4 in (1534 mm) E 55 AMG 190 in (4818 mm) 70.8 in (1799 mm) 56.9 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 325
display Practical hints Car care Technical data Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Model Engine with oil filter E 320, E 430 E 55 AMG Automatic transmission Rear axle Front axle Transfer case Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system E 320 E 430 E 320 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 326
washer system Cooling system Fuel tank including a reserve of Air conditioner system E 320 E 430, E 55 AMG Capacity approx. 5.8 US qt (5.5 l) approx. 1.9 US qt (1.8 l) of 96 RON/86 MON) R-134a refrigerant and special PAC lubricant (Never R-12) 1 Use MB Windshield Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 327
etc. - capacities Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on recommended brands is available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Please follow Service Booklet recommendations - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 328
as soon as possible, • avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration, • do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm, if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and controls Operation Driving 325 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of only quality - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 330
used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/ antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life.) Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz Anticorrosion - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 331
required of all manufactures of passenger cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction The traction - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 332
The grade "C" corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109 B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning! The temperature grade for this - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Car care Technical data Index 330 Index A ABS (Antilock brake system) ...217 Malfunction indicator lamp ...238 ABS-SYSTEM malfunction and warning messages ...243 Adjusting steering wheel system Anti-theft system ...137 Button and soft key operation ...138 Cassette mode ...143 CD changer ...148 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 334
engine heat utilization (REST) ...132 Special settings ...129 Automatic transmission ...193 Emergency operation ...201 Fluid level ...263 Program mode selector switch ...200 Selector lever position ...196 Transmission selector lever, manually cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 335
Car care Technical data Index 332 Center console ...20 Central locking switch ...35 Central locking system ...27 Automatic central locking ...36 Choosing global or selective mode ...30 Electronic main key Deep water Driving instructions ...211 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) malfunction - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 336
...33 Drinking and driving ...203 Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ...203 Driving instructions ...203 Driving off ...205 E ELEC. STABIL. PROG. malfunction and warning messages ...253 Electronic main key ...25 Changing batteries ...294 Synchronizing remote control ...296 Electronic stability program (ESP - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 337
display Practical hints Car care Technical data ...291, 292 Replacing bulbs ...288 Side marker lamp, front ...293 Standing lamps ...291, 292 Taillamp assemblies ...292 tire Changing wheels ...273 Flexible service system (FSS) ...114 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with Electronic - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 338
cleaning system ...121 Headlights ...122 Heated seats ...54 High beams Combination switch ...122 Hood ...259 Illumination ...89 Indicator lamps ...88 Instruments and controls ...18 Interior General notes ...162 Interior lighting ...159 J Jump starting ...282 K Keys, changing batteries ...294 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 339
hints Car care Technical data Index 336 Side marker lamp, front ...119 ENGINE FAN ...245 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...251 LIGHT SENSOR ...249 LIGHTING SYSTEM ...248 PARKING BRAKE ...245 REMOVE KEY ...249 STEERING GEAR OIL ...250 TELE AID ...253 WASHER FLUID ...252 Malfunction message memory ...108 Manual - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 340
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 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 341
Practical hints Car care Technical KEY malfunction and warning messages ...249 Replacement keys Obtaining ...25 Replacing bulbs ...288 Replacing wiper blade insert ...300 Reporting Safety Defects ...15 Residual engine front ...45 Selective locking Central locking system ...27 Service indicator - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 342
...209 SOS-call See Tele Aid ...178 Spare parts service ...312 Spare wheel ...266 Special settings (Automatic climate control) ...129 SRS (Supplemental ...320 Main Dimensions ...321 Rims and Tires ...317 Weights ...320 Tele Aid ...178 Information ...183 Initiating an emergency call manually - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 343
hints Car care Technical data Index 340 Telephone ...100 General notes ...176 Incoming call ...104 Redialing ...102 Telephone book ...100 Telephones and two-way radios ...176 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...177 Tires ...206 Driving instructions ...206 Rims and tires ...317 Rotating wheels - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 344
...312 WASHER FLUID malfunction and warning messages ...252 What you should know at the gas station ...229 Wheels ...268 Changing wheels ...273 Light alloy wheels ...308 Rims and tires ...317 Rotating ...269 Spare wheel ...270, 271, 272 Where to find it ...13 Windows Power windows ...154 Windshield - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 345
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information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com. Warning! 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 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Order No. 6515 1073 13 Part No. 210 584 19 96 USA Edition A 2002 - 2002 Mercedes E-Class | Owner's Manual - Page 350
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