2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320, E430, E55 AMG (W211) Owners Manual

E-Class Operator’s Manual

E 320 E 430 E 55 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, 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 efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time: • Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. • Please abide by the recommendations contained in this 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. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. DaimlerChrysler AG

1 Contents Introduction Product information .......................... 7 Operator’s manual ............................. 8 Where to find it ................................ 13 Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ............... 18 Center console .............................. 20 Overhead control panel ............... 21 Operation Vehicle keys ...................................... 24 Start lock-out .................................... 26 General notes on the central locking system ............... 26 Central locking system ................... 27 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ............... 27 Opening the trunk ....................... 30 Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside .................................. 31 Panic button ................................. 32 Mechanical keys .......................... 32 Doors ................................................. 33 Central locking switch .................... 35 Automatic central locking .............. 36 Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................... 36 Trunk ................................................. 37 Trunk lamp ....................................... 39 Trunk lid release switch ................ 40 Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42 Antitheft alarm system ................... 43 Tow-away alarm ............................... 44 Power seats front ............................. 45 Front seat head restraints ............... 51 Rear seat head restraints ............... 52 Multicontour seat ............................ 53 Seat heater ........................................ 54 Seat ventilation ................................ 57 Seat belts and integrated restraint system ....... 59 Seat belts .......................................... 59 Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................... 60 BabySmart TM airbag deactivation system .................... 66 Self-test BabySmart TM without special child seat installed ......... 66 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ............................................. 67 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................................. 68 Airbags .............................................. 69 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag .................................... 75 Infant and child restraint systems ......................... 77 Steering wheel adjustment ............ 81 Rear view mirrors ............................ 82 Instrument cluster ........................... 86 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ................. 92 Trip and main odometer, FSS and engine oil level display ....... 96

2 Contents Audio systems .................................. 97 Radio .............................................. 97 CD player ....................................... 98 Cassette player ............................. 99 Telephone ........................................ 100 Telephone book .......................... 100 Redialing ..................................... 102 Incoming call .............................. 104 Navigation system .......................... 105 Trip computer ................................. 106 Malfunction message memory .... 108 Individual settings ..........................110 Setting the audio volume ...............113 Flexible service system (FSS) .......114 Engine oil level indicator ...............117 Engine oil consumption .................118 Exterior lamp switch ......................119 Night security illumination ......... 120 Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121 Combination switch ...................... 122 Hazard warning flasher switch ...125 Automatic climate control ............ 126 Display and controls .................. 128 Basic setting ................................ 129 Special settings .......................... 129 Defogging windows ................... 129 Defrosting ................................... 129 Rear window defroster ...............130 Air distribution ...........................130 Air volume ...................................130 Air recirculation ......................... 131 Dust filter ..................................... 131 Activated charcoal filter ............132 Residual engine heat utilization ............................132 Front center console compartment ventilation ...........133 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet ...................134 Audio and telephone, operation .....................................135 Power windows ...............................154 Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157 Interior lighting ..............................159 Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors ....................159 Reading lamps rear compartment ......................160 Rear window sunshade ................. 160 Sun visors ....................................... 161 Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161 Interior ............................................ 162 Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162 Cup holder in rear bench armrest .............. 162 Glove box ......................................... 163 Cup holder and coin holder in glove box lid ........................... 163 Storage compartment above ashtray in center console ........ 164 Storage compartments in center console ....................... 164 Cup holder in center console ....... 165 Ashtrays .......................................... 166 Lighter ............................................. 168 Cargo tie-down hooks .................... 169 Parcel net in front passenger footwell ..... 169 Cellular telephone ......................... 170 Shelf below rear window .............. 170 Garage door opener ....................... 171

3 Contents Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ................ 176 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................. 177 Maintenance ................................... 177 Tele Aid ........................................... 178 Catalytic converter ........................ 188 Emission control ............................ 189 Steering lock ................................... 190 Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 192 Automatic transmission ............... 193 Parking brake .................................202 Driving instructions ...................... 203 Drive sensibly - Save Fuel .........203 Drinking and driving ................. 203 Pedals ........................................... 203 Power assistance ........................ 204 Brakes .......................................... 204 Driving off ................................... 205 Parking ........................................ 206 Tires ............................................. 206 Snow chains ............................... 209 Winter driving instructions ..... 209 Block heater ................................. 211 Deep water ................................... 211 Passenger compartment ............ 211 Traveling abroad ......................... 211 Cruise control ................................. 212 Brake assist system (BAS) ........................................... 215 Antilock brake system (ABS) ........................................... 217 Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC) ....................... 219 Electronic stability program (ESP) ........................................... 220 Parking assist (Parktronic) ............................... 224 What you should know at the gas station ...................... 229 Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 231 Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......... 234 On-board diagnostic system .....234 Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .............................234 Brake warning lamp ..................235 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp ..................236 Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning .................... 236 Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp ............... 237 BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp .............................237 ABS malfunction indicator lamp .............................238 Seat belt warning lamp ............. 238 Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console ................239

4 Contents AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ..... 239 Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display ...............240 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................ 241 BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .........242 ABS-SYSTEM ............................... 243 BRAKE ASSIST ...........................243 BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............244 BRAKE FLUID ............................. 244 PARKING BRAKE ....................... 245 ENGINE FAN ............................... 245 COOLANT (coolant level) .......... 246 COOLANT TEMP . ........................ 247 LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................248 LIGHT SENSOR ...........................249 REMOVE KEY ............................. 249 STEERING GEAR OIL ................. 250 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 251 WASHER FLUID ..........................252 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program) ..253 TELE AID ..................................... 253 Practical hints First aid kit ..................................... 256 Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 256 Fuses ............................................... 257 Hood ................................................ 259 Checking engine oil level ............. 262 Automatic transmission fluid level ................................... 263 Coolant level ................................... 263 Adding coolant ........................... 264 Windshield and headlamp washer system .......................... 265 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ........ 265 Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment ............... 266 Vehicle jack .................................... 267 Wheels ............................................ 268 Tire replacement ....................... 268 Rotating wheels ......................... 269 Spare wheel .................................... 270 Spare wheel bolts ...................... 270 Spare wheel .................................... 271 Changing wheels ........................... 273 Tire inflation pressure ..................278 Battery ............................................. 280 Jump starting .................................. 282 Towing the vehicle .........................285 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ..................287 Exterior lamps ................................ 288 Headlamp assembly ................... 289 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 ....... 300 Roof rack ......................................... 302

5 Contents Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle ............................. 304 Power washer .............................. 305 Tar stains ..................................... 305 Paintwork, painted body components .................................305 Engine cleaning ..........................306 Vehicle washing ......................... 306 Ornamental moldings ................306 Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses ......................306 Cleaning the parktronic system sensors ...........................307 Window cleaning / glass sunroof ............................... 307 Wiper blades ............................... 307 Light alloy wheels ......................308 Instrument cluster .....................308 Steering 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 ........... 309 Technical data Spare 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 oil additives ...................... 324 Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 324 Brake fluid ...................................... 324 Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 325 Fuel requirements ........................ 325 Gasoline additives ......................... 326 Coolants .......................................... 326 Consumer information ................. 328 Index Index ................................................330

7 Introduction Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original 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 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 if in individual cases an official approval or authorization 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. Mercedes-Benz original 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 performed.

2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320, E430, E55 AMG (W211) Owners Manual

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