Mercedes-Benz 2003 E -Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
1Contents
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 and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof from
outside ...........................................30
Panic button ..................................31
Mechanical keys ...........................31
Doors ................................................. 32
Central locking switch .................... 34
Automatic central locking .............. 35
Emergency unlocking in case of
accident ........................................ 35
Tailgate .............................................. 36
Antitheft alarm system ................... 39
Tow-away alarm ................................41
Power seats front ............................. 42
Front seat head restraints .............. 48
Rear seat head restraints ............... 49
Multicontour seat .............................51
Seat heater ........................................ 52
Seat ventilation ................................ 55
Seat belts and integrated restraint
system .......................................... 57
Seat belts .......................................... 57
Seat belt nonusage warning
system .......................................... 58
BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation
system .......................................... 65
Self-test BabySmart
TM
without
special child seat installed .........65
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................66
Emergency tensioning
device (ETD) .................................67
Airbags ..............................................68
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning device 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, vehicle
speed, FSS and engine oil level
display ..........................................96
Audio systems ..................................97
Radio ..............................................97
CD player .......................................98
Cassette player .............................99
Telephone ........................................100