Mercedes-Benz 2001 E -Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
183Contents - Driving
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Driving
Control and operation of radio
transmitters ............................... 184
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ................................. 185
Maintenance................................... 185
Tele Aid............................................ 186
Catalytic converter......................... 196
Emission control............................ 197
Steering lock................................... 198
Starting and turning off
the engine .................................. 200
Automatic transmission................ 201
Parking brake................................. 210
Driving instructions....................... 211
Drive sensibly -
Save Fuel ......................................211
Drinking and Driving ................211
Pedals ...........................................211
Power assistance .........................212
Brakes ...........................................212
Driving off ....................................213
Parking .........................................213
Tires ..............................................214
Snow chains ................................216
Winter driving instructions ......217
Block heater .................................218
Deep water ...................................219
Passenger compartment ............219
Traveling abroad .........................219
Cruise control................................. 220
Brake assist system
(BAS)........................................... 223
Antilock brake system
(ABS)........................................... 225
Four wheel electronic
traction system
(4MATIC).................................... 227
Electronic stability
program
(ESP) ........................................... 228
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......... 232
What you should know
at the gas station....................... 237
Check regularly and
before a long trip....................... 239