Mercedes-benz E-class 1998 Starting and Turning Off the Engine User Manual

16 Starting and Turning Off the Engine Before Starting Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector lever is in position "P"

25 Display and Controls Press the desired button to activate, indicator lamp is on while activated. Automatic mode Raise temperature Lower t

26 Special Settings (use only for short duration) Defogging Windows Switch off button. Press left and right buttons. Press button repeatedl

27 Air Recirculation This mode can be selected to temporarily reduce the entry of annoying odors or dust into the vehicle's interior. Outside

28 Residual Engine Heat Utilization With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue heating the interior for a short while. Air volume

29 Car Keys Included with your vehicle are: • 2 electronic main keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls

30 Electronic reserve key without remote control functions, plus removable mechanical key. The electronic reserve key (1) works onl

31 Central Locking System Radio Frequency and Infrared Remote Control The electronic main key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared r

32 7 Infrared receiver in passenger door handle Locking and Unlocking Unlocking: Press transmit button . All turn signal lamps blink once

33 Opening the Trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Press transmit button until trunk lid is o

34 Panic Button To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one second. The alarm will last for approximately 3 minutes in form of blinkin

17 Starting and Turning Off Diesel Engine Before Starting Engage parking brake and ensure selector lever is in position "P" or "N

35 Doors 1 Opening - pull handle 2 Unlocking 3 Locking 4 Individual door from inside: • Push lock button down to lock. • Pull lock button

36 Central locking switch 1 Locking 2 Unlocking The central locking switch is located in the center console. The doors and trunk can only be

37 Trunk 1 Neutral position - push to open 2 Unlocking 3 Locking (detent) 4 Separate locking of trunk - remove key in this position. When

38 Power Windows and Sliding/Pop-Up Roof 1 Opening 2 Interrupting 3 Closing When locking doors or trunk, turn mechanical key in door lock

39 1 Indicator lamp in switch located in center console Antitheft Alarm System The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with t

40 Power Seats, Front Warning! Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lo

41 Synchronizing Head Restraints If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or empty), the power seats and head restraints are no

42 head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag section for proper seat positioning. Both the inside and outside rear

43 Multicontour Seat (optional) 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Side bolster adjustment Some models may be equ

44 The front seat heater switches are located in the center console. Heated Seats (optional) The front seat heaters can be switched on with t

18 Driving Instructions Warning! If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that possible damage to your vehic

45 Adjustable Steering Wheel Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 (with the driver's or front passenger's door ope

46 Head Restraints, Rear Folding head restraints backward (with engine running): Press symbol-side of rocker switch to release the head

47 Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for all seats, emergency tensioning retractors for

48 Seat Belt Warning System With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, a warning sounds for a short time if the driver's seat

49 Raising: Slide belt outlet upward. Lowering: Press button (4) and slide belt outlet downward. For safety reasons, avoid adjusting the sea

50 apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen. • Position the lap belt

19 Caution! When driving down long and steep grades, relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine

20 Tire Traction The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road. You should pay particular attention to the

21 Winter Driving Instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and

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23 Operation

24 Automatic Climate Control The system is always at operational readiness, except when manually switched off. The automatic climate control only