Mercedes Benz E Class 2001 Owner's Manual
E-class
Operator’s Manual
E320
E430
E55AMG
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of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
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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 ....................................27
General notes on the
central locking system ...............28
Central locking system ...................29
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ...............29
Opening the trunk .......................32
Opening and closing
windows and sliding/pop-up
roof from outside ..........................33
Panic button ................................. 34
Mechanical keys .......................... 34
Doors ................................................. 35
Central locking switch .................... 37
Automatic central locking .............. 38
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 38
Trunk ................................................. 39
Trunk lid release switch .................41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42
Antitheft alarm system ................... 43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 45
Power seats front ............................. 46
Front seat head restraints .............. 52
Rear seat head restraints ............... 53
Multicontour seat ............................ 54
Seat heater ........................................ 55
Seat ventilation ................................ 58
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 60
Seat belts .......................................... 60
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ...........................61
TM
BabySmart
airbag
deactivation system ....................67
TM
Self-test BabySmart
without special child
seat installed .................................67
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................68
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) .............................69
Airbags ..............................................70
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................... 76
Infant and child
restraint systems .........................78
Steering wheel adjustment ............ 81
Rear view mirrors ............................82
Instrument cluster ...........................86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display .................92
Trip and main odometer,
FSS and engine oil
level display .................................96
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Audio systems ..................................97
Radio ..............................................97
CD player .......................................98
Cassette player .............................99
Telephone ........................................100
Telephone book ..........................100
Redialing .....................................102
Incoming call ..............................104
Navigation system ..........................105
Trip computer .................................106
Malfunction message
memory ......................................108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system
(FSS) .............................................114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security illumination .........120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch ......................122
Hazard warning flasher
switch ..........................................125
Automatic climate control ............ 126
Display and controls ................. 128
Basic setting ............................... 129
Special settings .......................... 129
Defogging windows ................... 129
Defrosting ................................... 129
Rear window defroster ...............130
Air distribution ...........................130
Air volume ...................................130
Air recirculation .........................131
Dust filter .....................................131
Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine
heat utilization ............................132
Front center console
compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ...................134
Audio and telephone,
operation .....................................135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................156
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps, exit lamps
in doors .......................................159
Rear window sunshade .................160
Sun visors ....................................... 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior ............................................162
Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162
Cup holder in
rear bench armrest ...................162
Glove box ......................................... 163
Cup holder and coin holder
in glove box lid ........................... 163
Storage compartment above
ashtray in center console ........164
Storage compartments
in center console .......................164
Cup holder in center console .......165
Ashtrays ..........................................166
Lighter .............................................168
Cargo tie-down hooks ....................169
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell .......... 169
Cellular telephone .........................170
Shelf below rear window .............. 170
Garage door opener ....................... 171
Driving
Control and operation
of radio transmitters ................ 176
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) .................................177
Maintenance ...................................177
Tele Aid ...........................................178
Catalytic converter ........................188
Emission control ............................189
Steering lock ...................................190
Starting and turning off
the engine ..................................192
Automatic transmission ...............193
Parking brake .................................202
Driving instructions ......................203
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel .........203
Drinking and driving .................203
Pedals ...........................................203
Power assistance ........................204
Brakes ..........................................204
Driving off ...................................205
Parking ........................................ 205
Tires ............................................. 206
Snow chains ...............................208
Winter driving
instructions ................................209
Block heater .................................210
Deep water ...................................211
Passenger compartment ............211
Traveling abroad .........................211
Cruise control .................................212
Brake assist system
(BAS) ...........................................215
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ...........................................217
Four Wheel Electronic Traction
System (4MATIC) .......................219
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ...........................................220
Parking assist
(Parktronic) ..............................224
What you should know
at the gas station ......................229
Check regularly and
before a long trip ...................... 231
Instrument cluster display
Malfunction and
indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................234
On-board
diagnostic system .......................234
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................234
Brake warning lamp ..................235
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS)
indicator lamp .............................236
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
placement warning ....................236
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............237
BAS / ESP malfunction
indicator lamp .............................237
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................237
Seat belt warning lamp .............238
Malfunction and
indicator lamp in
the center console .....................238
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AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .............................238
Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display ...............239
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................240
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .........241
ABS-SYSTEM ...............................242
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................242
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............243
BRAKE FLUID .............................243
PARKING BRAKE .......................244
ENGINE FAN ...............................244
COOLANT (coolant level) ..........245
COOLANT TEMP. ........................246
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................247
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................248
REMOVE KEY .............................248
TELE AID .....................................249
STEERING GEAR OIL .................249
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................250
WASHER FLUID ..........................251
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) ..252
Practical hints
First aid kit ..................................... 254
Stowing things in the vehicle ......254
Fuses ............................................... 255
Hood ................................................257
Checking engine oil level ............. 260
Automatic transmission
fluid level ................................... 261
Coolant level ................................... 261
Adding coolant ...........................262
Windshield and headlamp
washer system .......................... 263
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio ........263
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 264
Vehicle jack .................................... 265
Wheels ............................................ 266
Tire replacement .......................266
Rotating wheels .........................267
Spare wheel ....................................268
Spare wheel bolts ......................268
Spare wheel ....................................269
Changing wheels ........................... 271
Tire inflation pressure ..................276
Battery .............................................277
Jump starting ..................................279
Towing the vehicle .........................282
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ..................284
Exterior lamps ................................285
Headlamp assembly ...................286
Taillamp assemblies ..................289
Changing batteries in the
electronic main key ..................291
Synchronizing
remote control ............................293
Emergency engine
shut-down ..................................293
Rear seat cushion ..........................294
Emergency operation of
sliding / pop-up roof .................295
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................296
Replacing wiper blade insert .......296
Trunk lamp .....................................298
Roof rack .........................................298
Vehicle care
Cleaning and care
of the vehicle .............................300
Power washer ..............................301
Tar stains .....................................301
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................301
Engine cleaning ..........................302
Vehicle washing .........................302
Ornamental moldings ................302
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................302
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ...........................303
Window cleaning /
glass sunroof ...............................303
Wiper blades ...............................303
Light alloy wheels ......................304
Instrument cluster .....................304
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................304
Cup holder ...................................304
Seat belts .....................................304
Headliner and shelf
below rear window ....................304
Upholstery ..................................305
Hard plastic trim items .............305
Plastic and rubber parts ...........305
Technical data
Spare parts service ....................... 308
Warranty coverage ........................ 308
Identification labels ...................... 309
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............311
Technical data .................................312
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. - capacities ..........................318
Engine oils ...................................... 320
Engine oil additives ...................... 320
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 320
Brake fluid ...................................... 320
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 321
Fuel requirements ........................ 321
Gasoline additives ......................... 322
Coolants ..........................................322
Consumer information ................. 324
Index
Index ................................................326
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Product information
Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories
explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible
for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other
agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance
or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.
Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on
permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.
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Operator’s manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize
yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings
contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations
for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment,
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
• New Car Limited Warranty,
• Emission System Warranty,
• Emission Performance Warranty,
• California, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
(California, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),
• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).
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 USA, LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 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. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer (1) if the vehicle is out of service by
reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days or (2) the same
substantial non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once directly
notified us in writing of the need to repair the non-conform ity and have given us an opportunity to perform the
repair ourselves. Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Regional Office listed in the
Service and Warranty Information Booklet.
Maintenance
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 Center for
service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
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Roadside assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown.
Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can
contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
• Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,
• unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage
the catalysts,
• gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details,
consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA: In Canada: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
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We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make
changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Optional e quipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wh erever necessary. Since they
are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your
vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.
Where to find it
The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:
• Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
•Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation.
•Driving: Important information on driving.
• Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.
• Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.
• Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.
• Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.
•Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.
Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
Explanation of color used:
Warning notices for the protection of yourself and others appear on red background.
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Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect
its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to
have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your
satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if
necessary contact us at the following addresses:
In the USA: Client Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada: Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations,
Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer, or Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393
(or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.
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Instruments and controls
Instruments and controls ............... 18
Center console ..............................20
Overhead control panel ...............21
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
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Practical hints Car care Index
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1 Parking assist warning indicators, see page 226
2 Side defroster outlet
3 Side air outlet, adjustable
4 Air volume control for side air outlet
5 Exterior lamp switch, see page 119
6 Parking brake release, see page 202
7 Hood lock release, see page 257
8 Combination switch, see page 122
9 Cruise control switch, see page 212
10 Instrument cluster, see page 86
11 Multifunction steering wheel, see page 92
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2),
Airbag, see page 70
12 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch, see
page 190
13 Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
14 Center air outlets, adjustable
15 Air volume control for center air outlets
16 Left front seat heater switch, see page 55
Left front seat ventilation switch, see page 58
17 Headlamp washer switch, see page 121
18 Rear seat head restraints switch, see page 53
19 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 125
20 Central locking switch, see page 37
21 Tow-away alarm switch, see page 45
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system, see
page 43
22 Right front seat heater switch, see page 55
Right front seat ventilation switch, see page 58
23 Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2)
24 Automatic climate control, see page 126
Rear window defroster switch
Activated charcoal filter switch
25 Audio system, see page 135
26 Storage/eyeglasses compartment
Instruments
and controls
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Instrument
cluster display
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Center console 1 Ashtray with lighter, see page 166
2 ESP control switch, see page 220
3 Power window switches, front doors, see page 154
4 Power window safety switch, rear doors, see
page 154
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5 Airbag Off indicator lamp, see page 238
6 Power window switches, rear doors, see page 154
7 Parktronic system deactivation switch, see page 228
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8 Trunk lid release switch, see page 41
9 Mirror adjustment switch, see page 82
10 Rear window sunshade switch, see page 160
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Overhead control panel 1 Interior lighting, see page 159
2 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 156
3 Rear view mirror, see page 82
4 Garage door opener, see page 171
5 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 178
6 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and
voice recognition system
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cluster display
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Operation
Vehicle keys ......................................24
Start lock-out ....................................27
General notes on the
central locking system ...............28
Central locking system ...................29
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ...............29
Opening the trunk .......................32
Opening and closing
windows and sliding/pop-up
roof from outside ..........................33
Panic button ..................................34
Mechanical keys ...........................34
Doors ..................................................35
Central locking switch ....................37
Automatic central locking ..............38
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ......................38
Trunk .................................................39
Trunk lid release switch ................. 41
Trunk lid emergency release ......... 42
Antitheft alarm system ...................43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 45
Power seats front ............................. 46
Front seat head restraints .............. 52
Rear seat head restraints ............... 53
Multicontour seat ............................ 54
Seat heater ........................................ 55
Seat ventilation ................................ 58
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 60
Seat belts .......................................... 60
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ...........................61
TM
BabySmart
airbag
deactivation system ................... 67
TM
Self-test BabySmart
without special child
seat installed ................................ 67
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ............................... 68
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................ 69
Airbags .............................................. 70
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................... 76
Infant and child
restraint systems .........................78
Steering wheel adjustment ............ 81
Rear view mirrors ............................82
Instrument cluster ...........................86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display .................92
Trip and main odometer,
FSS and engine oil
level display .................................96
Audio systems ..................................97
Radio ..............................................97
CD player .......................................98
Cassette player .............................99
Telephone ........................................100
Telephone book ..........................100
Redialing .....................................102
Incoming call ..............................104
Navigation system ..........................105
Trip computer .................................106
Malfunction message
memory ......................................108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system
(FSS) .............................................114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption .................118
Exterior lamp switch ......................119
Night security illumination .........120
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121
Combination switch ......................122
Hazard warning flasher
switch ..........................................125
Automatic climate control ............126
Display and controls ..................128
Basic setting ................................129
Special settings ..........................129
Defogging windows ....................129
Defrosting .................................... 129
Rear window defroster ..............130
Air distribution ...........................130
Air volume ...................................130
Air recirculation .........................131
Dust filter .....................................131
Activated charcoal filter ............132
Residual engine
heat utilization ............................132
Front center console
compartment ventilation ...........133
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlet ...................134
Audio and telephone,
operation .....................................135
Power windows ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................156
Interior lighting ..............................159
Entrance lamps, exit lamps
in doors .......................................159
Rear window sunshade .................160
Sun visors ........................................161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior ............................................162
Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162
Cup holder in
rear bench armrest ...................162
Glove box ......................................... 163
Cup holder and coin holder
in glove box lid ........................... 163
Storage compartment above
ashtray in center console ........164
Storage compartments
in center console .......................164
Cup holder in center console .......165
Ashtrays ..........................................166
Lighter .............................................168
Cargo tie-down hooks ....................169
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell .......... 169
Cellular telephone .........................170
Shelf below rear window ..............170
Garage door opener ....................... 171
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and controls
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cluster display
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Vehicle keys
Included with your vehicle are:
• 2 electronic main keys with integrated radio
frequency and infrared remote controls plus
removable mechanical key.
• 1 electronic reserve key without remote control functions, plus removable mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the
two electronic main keys are a different color to help
distinguish it.
Warn ing!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
serious personal injury.
Electronic main key
When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations,
it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control.
To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the
mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).
The remote control transmitter is located in the electronic main key.
1
The infrared receivers are located in the front door handles.
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The electronic main key has an integrated radio
frequency and infrared remote control, plus removable
mechanical key.
The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.
The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door,
trunk, and storage compartment locks.
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Note:
Remove the mechanical key from the electronic main
key when using valet p arking service. To prevent access
to trunk or storage compartments lock them separately
and retain the mechanical key.
See page 39 for separate locking of trunk and page 163
for locking of glove box.
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data
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and controls
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cluster display
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26Central locking system
Electronic reserve key
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The electronic reserve key is without remote control functions, but with removable mechanical key.
The electronic reserve key (1) works only in the steering
lock. There are no batteries inside the electronic reserve
key.
The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door,
trunk (tailgate), and storage compartment locks.
To use the mechanical key (2), remove it from its
electronic reserve key (1).
Note:
We recommend that you carry the electronic reserve
key plus mechanical key with you and keep it in a safe
place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Never
leave the electronic reserve key in the vehicle.
Obtaining replacement keys
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking
system requiring a special key manufacturing process.
For security reasons, replacement keys can only be
obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Start lock-out
Important!
Removing the electronic key from the steering lock
activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be
started.
Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock deactivates the start lock-out.
Note:
In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle’s battery is
in order), the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FORMERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
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