Mercedes-Benz E300 Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz E300 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 E 300 E-class E 320 E 430 Operator’s Manual E 55 AMG...
  • Page 2: Product Information

    We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have subjected these parts to a special test in which their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been determined.
  • Page 3 Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time: •...
  • Page 4 Important Notice for California Retail Buyers of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, if Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc. or its authorized dealer fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle.
  • Page 5 The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
  • Page 6 If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Owner's Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.
  • Page 7 Approximately 30 days or 2 000 miles (2 000 km) prior to the next recommended service, the remaining distance or days are displayed in the multifunction indicator. See Flexible Service System (FSS) in Index. We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, in accordance with the Service Booklet.
  • Page 8 Introduction Rear Passenger Compartment Steering Lock Adjustable Air Outlet Combination Switch Product information Car keys Headlamp Cleaning System Operator's manual Start Lock-out Exterior Lamp Switch Consumer Information Central Locking System Night Security Illumination Problems with your vehicle Radio Frequency and Inside Rear View Mirror Reporting Safety Defects Infrared Remote Control...
  • Page 9 Winter Driving Parking Brake Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap Snow Chains Driving off Roof Rack Traveling Abroad MERCEDES-BENZ Spare Part Service Automatic Transmission Cruise Control Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive Multifunction Indicator Practical Hints Language Selection Technical Data. Fuels, Multiple Malfunctions Hood Coolants, Lubricants etc.
  • Page 10 Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see Index For adjustment of air outlets, refer to Automatic Climate Control (see Index). Hazard warning flasher switch Side defroster outlet Central locking switch Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system Side air outlet, adjustable Right front seat heater switch Air volume control for side outlet Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock position 1 or 2)
  • Page 12 Left turn signal indicator lamp (green) ASR, ESP or ETS warning lamp (yellow). See Index Speedometer Trip odometer. See Index Outside temperature indicator. See Index Main odometer Clock. See Index 8-11 Multifunction indicator, or FSS indicator. See Index Right turn signal indicator lamp (green) Tachometer.
  • Page 13 Multifunction Indicator Engine oil level low. See Index If a malfunction occurs, the appropriate warning symbol appears, Coolant level low. See Index supplemented by a message in the field normally occupied by the displays for outside temperature, odometers, and clock. Battery not being charged properly.
  • Page 14 Additional Lamp Symbols in the Instrument Function Indicator Lamps in the Instrument Cluster Cluster, and Warnings in the Multifunction Indicator Fasten seat belts. See Index. High beam Brake fluid low (except Canada). Parking brake engaged. Preglow (Diesel engine only). See Index See Index.
  • Page 15 Catalytic Converter Caution! Warning! Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with To prevent damage to the catalytic As with any vehicle, do not idle, park monolithic type catalytic converters, an converters, use only premium unleaded or operate this vehicle in areas where important element in conjunction with gasoline in this vehicle.
  • Page 16 Starting recommend that an engine block heater be installed. Your authorized Do not depress accelerator. Mercedes-Benz dealer will advise you on this subject. Briefly turn electronic key in steering lock clockwise to the stop and release. The starter will engage until the engine is running.
  • Page 17 Starting preglow system is defective and should be repaired at your authorized Turn electronic key to steering lock Mercedes-Benz dealer at the earliest position 2. Preglow indicator lamp possible date. should come on with cold engine. The preglow process starts. When the...
  • Page 18 Mercedes-Benz dealer. towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz or tire dealer for repairs. It can also result in the brakes Install only brake pads and brake...
  • Page 19 Caution! Specified tire pressures must be maintained. This applies particularly if When driving down long and steep the tires are subjected to high loads grades, relieve the load on the brakes (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high by shifting into a lower gear to use the ambient temperatures).
  • Page 20 Tire Traction Tire Speed Rating Despite the tire rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent The safe speed on a wet, snow covered E 300 Turbodiesel, E 320 and E 430: driving speeds appropriate to prevailing or icy road is always lower than on a Your vehicle is factory equipped with conditions.

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