User manual MERCEDES CLASS E W211

At a glance Cockpit Left-hand-drive vehicles P68.10-2862-31 16 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Cockpit Function 1 Combination switch Main-beam headlamps Turn signals Windscreen wipers 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* Speedtronic SBC Stop* 3 4 5 Instrument cluster Multi-function steering wheel Horn Page 6 49 50 50 7 8 9 223 227 237 242 22 24 a b c d Function Linguatronic lever* ­ see the separate Operating Instructions Parktronic* warning display Overhead control panel Opens the spectacles/ mobile phone compartment Opens the glove compartment Glove compartment Centre console Ignition lock Page e Function Adjusts the steering wheel Switches the steering wheel heating* on/off f Opens the bonnet Parking brake Releases the parking brake Door control panel Light switch Cleans the headlamps* g h j k l Page 38 289 306 53 47 28 121 175 253 27 282 282 282 25 31 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 17 At a glance Cockpit Right-hand-drive vehicles P68.10-2862-31 18 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Cockpit Function 1 Combination switch Main-beam headlamps Turn signals Windscreen wipers 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* Speedtronic SBC Stop* 3 4 5 Instrument cluster Multi-function steering wheel Horn Page 6 49 50 50 7 8 9 223 227 237 242 20 24 a b c d Function Linguatronic lever* ­ see the separate Operating Instructions Parktronic* warning display Overhead control panel Opens the spectacles/ mobile phone compartment Opens the glove compartment Glove compartment Centre console Ignition lock Page e Function Adjusts the steering wheel Switches the steering wheel heating* on/off f Opens the bonnet Parking brake Releases the parking brake Door control panel Light switch Cleans the headlamps* g h j k l Page 38 289 306 53 47 28 121 175 253 27 282 282 282 25 31 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 19 At a glance Instrument cluster Kilometres E2_F1 B1LL_KM_P54.32-2299-21 B1RL_MILES_P54.32-2300-21 _ _ 20 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Instrument cluster Function 1 2 3 4 5 Turn signal indicator lamp, left ABS/ESP warning lamp Speedometer Segments Multi-function display Depending on setting in the control system Outside temperature1 Digital speedometer Status line Trip meter 6 7 Distance warning lamp*2 Turn signal indicator lamp, right Page 50 395 129 129 130 8 Function Rev counter with 1 Restraint systems warning lamp - ABS indicator lamp < Seat belt warning lamp A Main-beam indicator lamp 9 Coolant temperature gauge with D Coolant warning lamp a Automatic transmission*: gearshift program display Total distance recorder Page c 397 396 401 125 399 e d Function Automatic transmission* selector lever position display Clock with q Preglow indicator lamp ± Engine diagnostic indicator lamp -- Brake indicator lamp Fuel gauge with W Reserve fuel warning lamp Page 165 146 45 400 397 400 128 165 f Rotary knob/ reset button (R button) 227 50 b 1 Except for the United Kingdom. The speed is always displayed in km/h. 2 On vehicles without Distronic* the symbol lights up briefly, but has no function. Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 21 At a glance Instrument cluster Miles E2_F1 B1LL_KM_P54.32-2299-21 B1RL_MILES_P54.32-2300-21 _ _ 22 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Instrument cluster Function 1 2 3 4 5 Turn signal indicator lamp, left ABS/ESP warning lamp Speedometer Segments Multi-function display Depending on setting in the control system Outside temperature1 Digital speedometer Status line Trip meter 6 7 Distance warning lamp*2 Turn signal indicator lamp, right Page 50 395 129 129 130 8 Function Rev counter with 1 Restraint systems warning lamp - ABS indicator lamp < Seat belt warning lamp A Main-beam indicator lamp 9 Coolant temperature gauge with D Coolant warning lamp a Automatic transmission*: gearshift program display Total distance recorder Page c 397 396 401 125 399 e d Function Automatic transmission* selector lever position display Clock with q Preglow indicator lamp ± Engine diagnostic indicator lamp -- Brake indicator lamp Fuel gauge with W Reserve fuel warning lamp Page 165 146 45 400 397 400 128 165 f Rotary knob/ reset button (R button) 227 50 b 1 Except for the United Kingdom. The speed is always displayed in km/h. 2 On vehicles without Distronic* the symbol lights up briefly, but has no function. Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 23 At a glance Multi-function steering wheel Function 1 Multi-function display Controlling the operating system 2 Selects a submenu or adjusts the volume æ ç Up/increases the volume Down/ decreases the volume Page 130 130 4 Function Jumps from one menu to another è ÿ 5 j k Forwards Back Page Scrolls within a menu Forwards Back 3 Making a phone call s t Accepts a call Starts dialling P46.10-2385-31 Hangs up Rejects an incoming call 24 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Centre console Centre console Upper section 1 Function Controls Thermatic Controls 4-zoneThermotronic* Switches the rear window heating on/off 2 Controls COMAND APS* and Audio system* ­ see the separate Operating Instructions Switches the seat heating* on the righthand side on/off Switches the seat ventilation* on the righthand side on/off Unlocks the vehicle Opening button for stowage compartment or CD changer* ­ see the separate Operating Instructions 117 Page 181 192 180 8 7 Function Switches the seat ventilation* on the lefthand side on/off Switches the seat heating* on the lefthand side on/off Saloon: Rolls the rear window blind* up/down Estate: Switches the rear windscreen wiper on/off a b 104 282 c d e Folds back the rear seat head restraints Switches the hazard warning lamps on/off Passenger airbag warning lamp Locks the vehicle Activates/deactivates ESP Page 116 117 9 179 E2_F1 B2_P68.20-2919-31 3 52 4 116 110 125 70 104 79 5 6 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 25 At a glance Centre console Lower section 1 2 3 Function Opens/closes the ashtray KEYLESS GO* button Manual transmission: Gear lever Automatic transmission*: Selector lever Page 287 32 163 165 9 207 a 255 8 6 7 Function Sets Airmatic DC* Sets the vehicle's level* Distronic*: Sets the specified minimum distance Distronic*: Switches the distance warning function* on/off Automatic transmission*: Selects the gearshift program Page 250 248 234 234 P68.20-2761-31 4 Switches auxiliary heating*/ventilation* on/off Deactivates Parktronic* 170 5 26 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function 1 2 Switches the rear interior lights on/off Switches the interior lighting automatic function on/off Switches the front interior lighting on/off Switches the righthand reading lamp on/off Opens/closes the sliding/tilting sunroof* or Opens/closes the panorama sliding sunroof* 6 Activates the TeleAid emergency call system* 217 Page 126 126 8 126 126 9 a 7 Function Primes/deactivates the interior motion sensor* Rear-view mirror Page 85 39 175 3 P82.00-2172-31 4 Reading lamps Transmitter buttons for the garage door opener* Primes/deactivates tow-away protection* Ambient lighting* Interior light Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off 126 297 5 213 b c d e 84 126 126 126 293 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 27 At a glance Door control panel Function P72.10-2353-31 1 2 3 Opens the door Adjusts the seat electrically* Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel* Adjusts the exterior mirrors Opens/closes the side windows Page 95 34 6 Function Saloon: Boot lid remote unlocking feature Saloon: Boot lid remote opening switch* for opening/closing the boot lid automatically Estate: Tailgate remote opening switch* for opening the tailgate automatically Page 99 119 99 4 5 40 211 100 28 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) Getting started Opening The "Getting started" section contains brief details of the basic functions of the vehicle. You should read this section particularly thoroughly if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the "Controls in detail" section will help you with more detailed information. You will find the reference to the appropriate page number at the end of each section. Unlocking with the remote control Risk of accident G Your vehicle can be started with the key. This can also be used to activate other functions, e.g. opening the windows. P 80.35-2076-31 69 Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle as they could accidentally activate these functions. Therefore, take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short while. Key with remote control 1 < Locking button 2 S Unlocking button for boot lid/tailgate* 3 OE Unlocking button 30 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) Getting started Opening Press the OE unlocking button on the remote control. The turn signals flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors pop up. The anti-theft alarm system* is deactivated. The surround lighting also comes on when it is dark if this function is enabled in the control system. Key positions i The indicator and warning lamps light up when you switch on the ignition. They go out when the engine is running. This shows that the indicator and warning lamps for each system are operational. You will find further information in the "Controls in detail" section ( page 88). P 54.25-2552-31 i The SBC brake system is activated ( page 80). Get into the vehicle and insert the key in the ignition lock. Ignition lock 0 To remove the key 1 Power supply for some consumers, such as the seat adjustment function 2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers) and drive position 3 To start the engine ( page 45) Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 31 Getting started Opening . Unlocking with KEYLESS GO* You can unlock and start your vehicle without the remote control button using KEYLESS GO. Risk of accident G KEYLESS GO positions Pressing the KEYLESS GO button on the selector lever without depressing the brake pedal corresponds to the different key positions in the ignition lock ( page 31). If you depress the brake pedal while pressing the KEYLESS GO button, the engine starts immediately. i The KEYLESS GO key must be outside the vehicle to unlock it. Pull the door handle. The turn signals flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors pop up. The anti-theft alarm system* is deactivated. The surround lighting also comes on when it is dark if this function is enabled in the control system. Your vehicle can be started using a valid KEYLESS GO key. This can also be used to activate other functions, e.g. adjusting the seats and opening the windows. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle as they could accidentally activate these functions. Take the KEYLESS GO key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short while. i If there is a key in the ignition lock, it has priority over the KEYLESS GO function. i The SBC brake system is activated ( page 80). Get into the vehicle. 32 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) Getting started Opening Position 1 Press KEYLESS GO button 1 once. P 54.25-3096-31 You can now adjust the seats, for example. Position 2 (ignition) Press KEYLESS GO button 1 twice. i The power supply will be disconnected again if you press the KEYLESS GO button once while this position is selected. i The power supply will be disconnected again if you press the KEYLESS GO button twice while this position is selected. 1 KEYLESS GO button i The indicator and warning lamps light up when you switch on the ignition. They go out when the engine is running. This shows that the indicator and warning lamps for each system are operational. You will find further information in the "Controls in detail" section ( page 91). Position 0 The on-board electronics have the status 0, the same as the key having been removed from the ignition, until you press KEYLESS GO button 1. Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 33 Getting started Adjusting Seats You can adjust the seats either electrically or manually, depending on your vehicle's equipment. Risk of accident Risk of injury G Make sure that nobody can be trapped as you adjust the seat. Your seat must be adjusted in such a way that you can wear the seat belt correctly ( page 43). Position your seat in such a way that: You are seated as far as possible from the front airbag. Ensure the following: The backrest is almost vertical. Your arms are slightly bent when you are holding the steering wheel. The distance to the pedals is such that you can depress them fully and your legs are not completely outstretched. The head restraint supports the back of your head at about eye level. You could otherwise receive severe or even fatal injuries in the event of sudden braking or an accident. G Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary. You will otherwise be distracted and could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result of the seat movement. 34 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) Getting started Adjusting Adjusting the seat manually and electrically Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Pull handle 1 up. Push the seat forwards or backwards. Release handle 1 again. P 91.10-2566-31 Make sure that you hear the seat click into position. Seat height Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Slide switch 3 up or down in the direction of the arrow. Backrest angle Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Slide switch 4 forwards or backwards in the direction of the arrow. Seat cushion angle Adjust the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are lightly supported. Pull lever 2 upwards. 1 2 3 4 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Seat cushion angle Seat height Backrest angle The seat cushion angle is tilted upwards by one detent. or Press the lever downwards. The seat cushion angle is tilted downwards by one detent. Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 35 Getting started Adjusting Head restraint height The release catch is located on the top of the seat backrest. Risk of injury G Adjusting the seat electrically* Risk of injury P 91.16-2115-31 24 Make sure that the back of your head is supported by the centre of the head restraint at about eye level. This reduces the risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situations. G The seats can be adjusted when the key is removed from the ignition and the door is open. For this reason, children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle. Make sure that: Head restraint angle 1 Release catch Adjust the height of the head restraint manually. Press release catch 1 to lower the head restraint. P91.16-2116-31 25 or the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock the appropriate door is open Adjust the angle of the head restraint manually. Pull or push on the bottom of the head restraint. 36 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03)