2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Owners Manual

E 320 E 320 4MATIC E 500 E 500 4MATIC E 55 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, as well as your and your passengers' safety, we ask you to make a small investment of time:  Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.  Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to assist you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.  Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual ............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13 Where to find it .................................... 14 Symbols ............................................... 15 Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16 Problems with your vehicle .................. 17 Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting safety defects ................ 18 At a glance .......................................... 19 Cockpit ................................................. 20 Instrument cluster ................................ 22 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24 Center console ..................................... 25 Upper part ...................................... 25 Lower part ...................................... 26 Overhead control panel ........................ 27 Door control panel................................ 28 Getting started ................................... 29 Unlocking ............................................. 30 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 30 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 32 Adjusting .............................................. 34 Seats .............................................. 34 Steering wheel ................................ 37 Mirrors ............................................ 38 Driving .................................................. 40 Fastening the seat belts ................. 40 Starting the engine ......................... 43 Switching on headlamps ................. 47 Turn signals and high beam ............ 47 Windshield wipers ........................... 48 Problems while driving.................... 50 Parking and locking .............................. 51 Parking brake ................................. 51 Switching off headlamps................. 52 Turning off engine ........................... 52

Contents Safety and Security ........................... 55 Occupant safety ................................... 56 Airbags ........................................... 57 Seat belts ....................................... 62 Children in the vehicle .................... 65 Blocking of rear door window operation ........................................ 72 Panic alarm .......................................... 73 Activating ....................................... 73 Deactivating ................................... 73 Driving safety systems ......................... 74 ABS ................................................ 74 BAS ................................................ 76 ESP................................................. 76 The SBC brake system ................... 79 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ....... 82 Anti-theft systems................................ 83 Immobilizer..................................... 83 Anti-theft alarm system .................. 84 Tow-away alarm ............................. 85 Controls in detail ............................... 87 Locking and unlocking ......................... 88 SmartKey ....................................... 88 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 91 Opening the doors from the inside. 97 Opening the trunk .......................... 97 Closing the trunk............................ 99 Trunk lid opening/closing system* ......................................... 99 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 104 Separately locking the trunk ........ 105 Separately unlocking the trunk .... 106 Automatic central locking ............ 106 Locking and unlocking from the inside ..................................... 107 Seats ................................................. 108 Easy-entry/exit feature* ............. 108 Removing and installing front seat head restraints ..................... 109 Rear seat head restraints ............. 110 Multicontour seat* ....................... 111 Drive-Dynamic seat* ................... 112 Heated seats* .............................. 113 Seat ventilation* .......................... 114 Memory function ............................... 116 Storing positions in memory ........ 117 Recalling positions from memory........................................ 117 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ................ 118 Lighting ............................................. 119 Exterior lamp switch .................... 119 Combination switch ..................... 123 Hazard warning flasher ................ 123 Interior lighting ............................ 124 Door entry lamps ......................... 125 Trunk lamp ................................... 125 Instrument cluster ............................. 126 Instrument cluster illumination .... 126 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 127 Trip odometer .............................. 127 Tachometer .................................. 128 Outside temperature indicator ..... 128

Contents Control system .................................. 129 Multifunction display .................... 129 Multifunction steering wheel ........ 130 Menus .......................................... 132 Standard display menu ................ 134 AUDIO menu ................................ 134 NAVI* menu ................................. 136 Distronic* menu........................... 136 Malfunction memory menu .......... 137 Settings menu .............................. 138 Trip computer menu..................... 153 TEL menu* ................................... 155 Automatic transmission ..................... 158 One-touch gearshifting................. 159 Gear ranges ................................. 160 Gear selector lever position ......... 161 Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) E 55 AMG ................. 162 Program mode selector switch..... 164 Accelerator position ..................... 164 Manual shift program E 55 AMG .. 165 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 167 Good visibility ..................................... 168 Rear view mirror ........................... 168 Windshield wipers ......................... 169 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 170 Sun visors ..................................... 170 Rear window sunshade* ............... 172 Roller sunblind* in the rear doors. 172 Rear window defroster .................. 173 Climate control ................................... 174 Setting the temperature................ 178 Adjusting air distribution............... 178 Adjusting air volume ..................... 179 Defrosting ..................................... 179 Air recirculation mode .................. 180 Deactivating the climate control system .............................. 181 Air conditioning............................. 182 Residual heat and ventilation* ...... 182 Automatic climate control* ................ 184 Setting the temperature ............... 188 Adjusting air distribution .............. 189 Adjusting air volume ..................... 190 Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 190 Defrosting ..................................... 190 Air recirculation mode .................. 191 Charcoal filter ............................... 192 Deactivating the climate control system .............................. 193 Air conditioning ............................ 194 Residual heat and ventilation........ 194 Rear air conditioning..................... 195 Power windows .................................. 197 Opening and closing the windows 197 Synchronizing power windows ...... 200 Sliding/pop-up roof* ......................... 201 Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 201 Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 204

Contents Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* ........ 205 Opening and closing the roller sunblinds............................. 205 Opening and closing the panorama sliding/pop-up roof ..... 206 Synchronizing the panorama sliding/pop-up roof ..................... 209 Solar panel* ................................. 210 Driving systems ................................. 211 Cruise control ............................... 211 Distronic*..................................... 214 Airmatic DC (Dual Control)* ......... 226 Parktronic system* (Parking assist) ............................. 229 Loading .............................................. 233 Roof rack*.................................... 233 Ski sack* ..................................... 233 Split rear bench seat* .................. 236 Expanding the cargo area*........... 239 Loading instructions..................... 240 Cargo tie-down rings* .................. 241 Useful features .................................. 242 Interior storage spaces ................ 242 Ashtrays ....................................... 246 Cigarette lighter ........................... 247 12-V socket* ................................ 248 Heated steering wheel* ............... 248 Telephone* .................................. 249 Tele Aid* ...................................... 250 Garage door opener ..................... 258 Operation ......................................... 265 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 266 Driving instructions ........................... 267 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 267 Drinking and driving ..................... 267 Pedals .......................................... 267 Power assistance ......................... 268 Brakes .......................................... 268 Driving off .................................... 270 Parking......................................... 270 Tires ............................................. 270 Hydroplaning................................ 271 Tire traction ................................. 272 Tire speed rating .......................... 272 Winter driving instructions ........... 273 Standing water ............................. 274 Passenger compartment .............. 274 Driving abroad ............................. 274 Control and operation of radio transmitter .......................... 275 Catalytic converter....................... 275 Emission control .......................... 276 Coolant temperature.................... 277

Contents At the gas station .............................. 278 Check regularly and before a long trip..................................... 279 Engine compartment ......................... 281 Hood ............................................ 281 Engine oil ..................................... 282 Transmission fluid level ................ 285 Coolant level ................................ 285 Battery ......................................... 287 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ......... 288 Tires and wheels ................................ 289 Important guidelines .................... 289 Life of tire..................................... 290 Direction of rotation..................... 290 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 290 Rotating wheels ........................... 293 Winter driving ..................................... 295 Winter tires ................................... 295 Block heater* (Canada only) ......... 296 Snow chains.................................. 296 Maintenance....................................... 297 Flexible Service System PLUS (FSS PLUS).................................... 297 Clearing the service indicator ....... 298 Service term exceeded ................. 298 Calling up the service indicator ..... 298 Resetting the service indicator ..... 298 Setting the date for special works ............................................ 300 Calling up the service data information ................................... 301 Vehicle care........................................ 302 Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 302 Practical hints .................................. 309 What to do if … ................................... 310 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 310 Lamp in center console ................ 317 Messages in the display................ 318 Where will I find ...? ............................ 350 First aid kit.................................... 350 Vehicles with TIREFIT kit (E 55 AMG) ................................... 350 Spare wheel .................................. 350 Luggage box ................................. 351 Vehicle tool kit .............................. 352 Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 353 Unlocking the vehicle ................... 353 Locking the vehicle ....................... 354 Changing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 355 Fuel filler flap emergency release . 357 Manually unlocking the transmission selector lever ........... 357 Opening/closing in an emergency..... 358 Sliding/pop-up roof* or panorama sliding/pop-up roof* .................... 358

Contents Replacing bulbs ................................. 359 Bulbs ............................................ 359 Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 361 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 363 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 364 Removing wiper blades ................ 364 Installing wiper blades .................. 365 Flat tire .............................................. 366 Preparing the vehicle.................... 366 Sealing tires with TIREFIT (E 55 AMG) ................................... 366 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 370 Batteries ............................................ 375 Disconnecting the battery ............ 376 Removing the battery ................... 377 Charging and reinstalling the battery.................................... 377 Reconnecting the battery ............. 377 Jump starting ..................................... 378 Towing the vehicle ............................. 381 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 384 Fuses ................................................. 385 Fuse box in passenger compartment................................ 385 Technical data ................................. 387 Spare parts service ............................ 388 Warranty coverage............................. 389 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 389 Identification labels ........................... 390 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 391 E 320/E 500 ............................... 391 E 55 AMG ..................................... 391 Engine................................................ 392 Rims and tires.................................... 394 Same size tires ............................. 394 Mixed size tires (E 55 AMG only) ........................... 396 Minispare wheel ........................... 396 Electrical system ............................... 397 Main dimensions ............................... 398 Weights.............................................. 399 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc........... 400 Capacities .................................... 400 Engine oils ................................... 403 Engine oil additives ...................... 403 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 403 Brake fluid.................................... 403 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 404 Fuel requirements ........................ 404 Gasoline additives ........................ 404 Coolants ...................................... 405 Windshield and headlamp washer system ............................. 407 Consumer information ....................... 408 Uniform tire quality grading ......... 408 Technical terms............................... 411 Index................................................. 417

9 Product information  Introduction Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitabili- ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be per- formed.

10 Introduction Operator’s Manual  Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure 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 any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating 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 Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Service Book- let are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including:  New Car Limited Warranty  Emission System Warranty  Emission Performance Warranty  California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only)  State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws)

2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Owners Manual

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