Mercedes-Benz 2003 E -Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
185Contents – Driving
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Driving
Control and operation of radio
transmitters ...............................186
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) .................................187
Maintenance ...................................187
Tele Aid ...........................................188
Catalytic converter ........................ 198
Emission control ............................199
Steering lock ...................................200
Starting and turning off
the engine ..................................202
Automatic transmission ...............203
Parking brake ................................. 212
Driving instructions .......................213
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel .........213
Drinking and Driving ................213
Pedals ...........................................213
Power assistance .........................214
Brakes ...........................................214
Driving off ....................................215
Parking .........................................216
Tires ..............................................216
Snow chains ................................219
Winter driving instructions ......219
Block heater ................................ 221
Standing water ........................... 221
Passenger compartment ........... 221
Traveling abroad ........................ 221
Cruise control .................................222
Brake assist system (BAS) ............225
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......227
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) ......................229
Electronic stability
program (ESP) ...........................230
Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........234
What you should know at the
gas station ..................................239
Check regularly and before
a long trip ...................................241