Mercedes-Benz 2003 E 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Driving
After a cold start the automatic transmis-
sion engages at a higher revolution. This al-
lows the catalytic converter to reach its
operating temperature earlier.
More information on driving can be found
in the "Operation" section (
page 249).
Switching on headlamps
Exterior lamp switch
1 Off
2 Low beam headlamps on
̈ Turn the switch to B.
More information can be found in the
"Controls in detail" section (
page 112).
Turn signals and high beam
The combination switch is on the left of the
steering column.
Combination switch
1 Turn signals, right
2 Turn signals, left
̈ Press the combination switch up 1 or
down 2.
Warning! G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.
Warning! G
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out
of P or N if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the en-
gine is idling normally and when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
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To signal minor directional changes,
move combination switch to point of
resistance only and release. The turn
signal blinks three times.