[. . . ] At a glance Cockpit Left-hand-drive vehicles P68. 10-2862-31 16 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Cockpit Function 1 Combination switch Main-beam headlamps Turn signals Windscreen wipers 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* Speedtronic SBC Stop* 3 4 5 Instrument cluster Multi-function steering wheel Horn Page 6 49 50 50 7 8 9 223 227 237 242 22 24 a b c d Function Linguatronic lever* see the separate Operating Instructions Parktronic* warning display Overhead control panel Opens the spectacles/ mobile phone compartment Opens the glove compartment Glove compartment Centre console Ignition lock Page e Function Adjusts the steering wheel Switches the steering wheel heating* on/off f Opens the bonnet Parking brake Releases the parking brake Door control panel Light switch Cleans the headlamps* g h j k l Page 38 289 306 53 47 28 121 175 253 27 282 282 282 25 31 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 17 At a glance Cockpit Right-hand-drive vehicles P68. 10-2862-31 18 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Cockpit Function 1 Combination switch Main-beam headlamps Turn signals Windscreen wipers 2 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* Speedtronic SBC Stop* 3 4 5 Instrument cluster Multi-function steering wheel Horn Page 6 49 50 50 7 8 9 223 227 237 242 20 24 a b c d Function Linguatronic lever* see the separate Operating Instructions Parktronic* warning display Overhead control panel Opens the spectacles/ mobile phone compartment Opens the glove compartment Glove compartment Centre console Ignition lock Page e Function Adjusts the steering wheel Switches the steering wheel heating* on/off f Opens the bonnet Parking brake Releases the parking brake Door control panel Light switch Cleans the headlamps* g h j k l Page 38 289 306 53 47 28 121 175 253 27 282 282 282 25 31 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 19 At a glance Instrument cluster Kilometres E2_F1 B1LL_KM_P54. 32-2299-21 B1RL_MILES_P54. 32-2300-21 _ _ 20 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Instrument cluster Function 1 2 3 4 5 Turn signal indicator lamp, left ABS/ESP warning lamp Speedometer Segments Multi-function display Depending on setting in the control system Outside temperature1 Digital speedometer Status line Trip meter 6 7 Distance warning lamp*2 Turn signal indicator lamp, right Page 50 395 129 129 130 8 Function Rev counter with 1 Restraint systems warning lamp - ABS indicator lamp < Seat belt warning lamp A Main-beam indicator lamp 9 Coolant temperature gauge with D Coolant warning lamp a Automatic transmission*: gearshift program display Total distance recorder Page c 397 396 401 125 399 e d Function Automatic transmission* selector lever position display Clock with q Preglow indicator lamp Engine diagnostic indicator lamp -- Brake indicator lamp Fuel gauge with W Reserve fuel warning lamp Page 165 146 45 400 397 400 128 165 f Rotary knob/ reset button (R button) 227 50 b 1 Except for the United Kingdom. 2 On vehicles without Distronic* the symbol lights up briefly, but has no function. Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 21 At a glance Instrument cluster Miles E2_F1 B1LL_KM_P54. 32-2299-21 B1RL_MILES_P54. 32-2300-21 _ _ 22 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Instrument cluster Function 1 2 3 4 5 Turn signal indicator lamp, left ABS/ESP warning lamp Speedometer Segments Multi-function display Depending on setting in the control system Outside temperature1 Digital speedometer Status line Trip meter 6 7 Distance warning lamp*2 Turn signal indicator lamp, right Page 50 395 129 129 130 8 Function Rev counter with 1 Restraint systems warning lamp - ABS indicator lamp < Seat belt warning lamp A Main-beam indicator lamp 9 Coolant temperature gauge with D Coolant warning lamp a Automatic transmission*: gearshift program display Total distance recorder Page c 397 396 401 125 399 e d Function Automatic transmission* selector lever position display Clock with q Preglow indicator lamp Engine diagnostic indicator lamp -- Brake indicator lamp Fuel gauge with W Reserve fuel warning lamp Page 165 146 45 400 397 400 128 165 f Rotary knob/ reset button (R button) 227 50 b 1 Except for the United Kingdom. 2 On vehicles without Distronic* the symbol lights up briefly, but has no function. Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 23 At a glance Multi-function steering wheel Function 1 Multi-function display Controlling the operating system 2 Selects a submenu or adjusts the volume Up/increases the volume Down/ decreases the volume Page 130 130 4 Function Jumps from one menu to another 5 j k Forwards Back Page Scrolls within a menu Forwards Back 3 Making a phone call s t Accepts a call Starts dialling P46. 10-2385-31 Hangs up Rejects an incoming call 24 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Centre console Centre console Upper section 1 Function Controls Thermatic Controls 4-zoneThermotronic* Switches the rear window heating on/off 2 Controls COMAND APS* and Audio system* see the separate Operating Instructions Switches the seat heating* on the righthand side on/off Switches the seat ventilation* on the righthand side on/off Unlocks the vehicle Opening button for stowage compartment or CD changer* see the separate Operating Instructions 117 Page 181 192 180 8 7 Function Switches the seat ventilation* on the lefthand side on/off Switches the seat heating* on the lefthand side on/off Saloon: Rolls the rear window blind* up/down Estate: Switches the rear windscreen wiper on/off a b 104 282 c d e Folds back the rear seat head restraints Switches the hazard warning lamps on/off Passenger airbag warning lamp Locks the vehicle Activates/deactivates ESP Page 116 117 9 179 E2_F1 B2_P68. 20-2919-31 3 52 4 116 110 125 70 104 79 5 6 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 25 At a glance Centre console Lower section 1 2 3 Function Opens/closes the ashtray KEYLESS GO* button Manual transmission: Gear lever Automatic transmission*: Selector lever Page 287 32 163 165 9 207 a 255 8 6 7 Function Sets Airmatic DC* Sets the vehicle's level* Distronic*: Sets the specified minimum distance Distronic*: Switches the distance warning function* on/off Automatic transmission*: Selects the gearshift program Page 250 248 234 234 P68. 20-2761-31 4 Switches auxiliary heating*/ventilation* on/off Deactivates Parktronic* 170 5 26 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function 1 2 Switches the rear interior lights on/off Switches the interior lighting automatic function on/off Switches the front interior lighting on/off Switches the righthand reading lamp on/off Opens/closes the sliding/tilting sunroof* or Opens/closes the panorama sliding sunroof* 6 Activates the TeleAid emergency call system* 217 Page 126 126 8 126 126 9 a 7 Function Primes/deactivates the interior motion sensor* Rear-view mirror Page 85 39 175 3 P82. 00-2172-31 4 Reading lamps Transmitter buttons for the garage door opener* Primes/deactivates tow-away protection* Ambient lighting* Interior light Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off 126 297 5 213 b c d e 84 126 126 126 293 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 27 At a glance Door control panel Function P72. 10-2353-31 1 2 3 Opens the door Adjusts the seat electrically* Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel* Adjusts the exterior mirrors Opens/closes the side windows Page 95 34 6 Function Saloon: Boot lid remote unlocking feature Saloon: Boot lid remote opening switch* for opening/closing the boot lid automatically Estate: Tailgate remote opening switch* for opening the tailgate automatically Page 99 119 99 4 5 40 211 100 28 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) Getting started Opening The "Getting started" section contains brief details of the basic functions of the vehicle. You should read this section particularly thoroughly if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle. [. . . ] The set maximum speed is displayed in the multi-function display shortly before this speed is reached. Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 241 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting permanent Speedtronic Press the or button repeatedly until you see the Settings. . . Press the k or j button repeatedly until the Speed limit (winter tyres) message appears in the multi-function display. You can select the following: off Permanent Speedtronic is deactivated. in increments of 5 mph between 100 mph (160 km/h) and 150 mph (240 km/h) Permanent Speedtronic restricts the vehicle's speed to the value which has been set. de P 54. 30-6187-31 SBC Stop* SBC Stop is only available in conjunction with automatic transmission*. SBC Stop can relieve the strain on the driver when driving in traffic jams. When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle is continuously braked until it comes to a complete stop. Once the vehicle has come to a complete stop, it is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. Risk of accident G SBC Stop does not take into account any obstacles or the distance to the vehicle in front. You must apply the brakes yourself to maintain sufficient distance and to avoid driving too close to the vehicle in front. 242 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) Controls in detail Driving systems Variable Speedtronic LIM indicator lamp lit Risk of accident G Selecting SBC Stop Check whether SBC Stop is selected. SBC Stop is selected if the LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever is not lit. SBC Stop is selected. SBC Stop does not take into account the road or traffic conditions. Do not use SBC Stop on slippery roads, for example. P54. 25-2578-31 Cruise control lever The cruise control lever is used to operate: cruise control or Distronic* variable Speedtronic SBC Stop The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left of the steering wheel. The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates which system you have selected: Cruise control, Distronic*, SBC Stop LIM indicator lamp off 1 2 3 4 5 To activate SBC Stop To activate SBC Stop To deactivate SBC Stop To activate SBC Stop To deactivate SBC Stop, to switch between cruise control, Distronic*, SBC Stop and the variable speed limiter 6 LIM indicator lamp Activating SBC Stop You can only activate SBC Stop if: the vehicle is stationary or moving slowly (up to 10 mph or 15 km/h) and the selector lever is at D or N SBC Stop remains activated up to a speed of 40 mph (60 km/h). Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 243 Controls in detail Driving systems i If you are driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h), switch cruise control or Distronic* on using the cruise control lever. Press the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 1, 2 or 4. The SBCS message is shown in the multi-function display. the driver's door or the bonnet is open the engine is not running Risk of accident The LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever lights up. The variable speed limiter can be selected. G ! SBC Stop must be deactivated for it to be possible to select cruise control or Distronic*. SBC Stop is automatically deactivated if: the vehicle is accelerated to speeds above 40 mph (60 km/h) the selector lever is moved to position P reverse gear R is engaged and you then pull away the anti-lock braking system (ABS) is operating and the speed falls below approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) The vehicle is braked when SBC Stop is activated. For this reason, deactivate SBC Stop if the vehicle is to be set in motion by other means (e. g. in a car wash or by towing). Deactivating SBC Stop Press the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 3. or SBC Stop is activated You cannot activate SBC Stop if: the parking brake is depressed Press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 5. 244 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) Controls in detail Driving systems Apply the brakes immediately or shift the selector lever to position P. SBC Stop is deactivated and the warning message in the multi-function display goes out. Risk of accident G Risk of accident G The SBC Stop braking effect is interrupted and the vehicle could roll away if: an occupant deactivates SBC Stop using the cruise control lever you or an occupant depress the accelerator pedal the system or the voltage supply has malfunctioned (battery failure) the electrical system in the engine compartment or the fuses have been tampered with the battery is disconnected If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate SBC Stop ( page 244) and secure the vehicle against rolling away ( see page 47). Never get out of the vehicle when SBC Stop is activated. SBC Stop must never be operated or deactivated by a passenger or from outside the vehicle. [. . . ] Provisional values. Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) 491 Technical data Service products and capacities Engine oil The following values indicate the various total engine capacities. Engine with oil filter Amount in litres E 200 E 240 E 500 Kompressor E 240 4MATIC E 320 E 320 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC 5. 5 8. 0 7. 5 E 55 AMG Replacement amount Engine with oil filter Amount in litres Replacement amount 8. 5 E 200 CDI E 220 CDI E 270 CDI 6. 5 E 320 CDI E 400 CDI 7. 5 9. 5 492 Online Version (Edition F1, 06/03) Technical data Service products and capacities You may use any passenger-vehicle engine oil which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. A list of tested and approved engine oils may be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Some oil containers may also be marked "Approved in accordance with MB Sheet 229. 1, 229. 3 or 229. 5", for example. [. . . ]