2006 Mercedes-benz E Class Wagon Owners Manual

approximately: 앫 7.4 US qt. (7.0 l) in vehicles with a

headlamp cleaning system* or heated reservoir

앫 4.8 US qt. (4.5 l) in vehicles without a

headlamp cleaning system

왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or con- centrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer sol- vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).

Warning!

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You can be seriously burned.

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water: 앫 1 part “S” to100 parts water

(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l] water)

For temperatures below freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent

(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l] solvent)

490

Technical terms

ABS

Alignment bolt

CAC

(Antilock Brake System) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered.

Accessory weight

(컄 page 350)

ADS

(Adaptive Damping System) Automatically adapts the optimum sus- pension damping to prevailing driving conditions. Air pressure

(컄 page 350)

Airmatic DC*

(Airmatic Dual Control) Automatically selects the optimum sus- pension tuning and ride height for your vehicle. Airmatic consists of two com- ponents: 앫 Adaptive Damping System 앫 Vehicle level control

Metal pin with thread. The centering pin is an aid used when changing a tire to align the wheel with the wheel hub.

Aspect ratio

(컄 page 350)

Bar

(컄 page 350)

BAS

(Brake Assist System) System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situa- tions. The system is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied.

Bead

(컄 page 350)

Bi-Xenon headlamps*

Headlamps which use an electric arc as a light source and produce a more in- tense light than filament headlamps. Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam.

(Customer Assistance Center) Mercedes-Benz customer service cen- ter which can help you with any ques- tions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a break- down.

CAN system

(Controller Area Network) Data bus network serving to control ve- hicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping.

Cockpit

All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passen- ger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring. Cold tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 350)

491

Technical terms

COMAND

Distronic*

Engine number

(Cockpit Management and Data Sys- tem) Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and navi- gation system, as well as other optional equipment (CD changer, telephone, etc.).

Control system

The control system is used to call up vehicle information and to change component settings. Information and messages appear in the multifunction display. The driver uses the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to navigate through the system and to ad- just settings. Cruise control

Driving convenience system for auto- matically maintaining the vehicle speed set by the driver.

A driving convenience cruise control system which helps the driver maintain a pre-selected speed: 앫 If there is no vehicle directly ahead,

the system operates in the same way as conventional ->cruise con- trol.

앫 If a slower moving vehicle is ahead,

Distronic will reduce your vehicle speed to the extent permitted by re- duced throttle and up to 20% brak- ing power to maintain the preset minimum following distance.

DOT

(Department of Transportation) (컄 page 351)

Electrohydraulic brake system

Electronically controlled hydraulic braking system for increased braking safety and comfort.

Curb weight

(컄 page 350)

492

The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine pro- duced.

Engine oil viscosity

Measurement for the inner friction (vis- cosity) of the oil at different tempera- tures. The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin, or the lower the temperature it can tol- erate without becoming viscous, the better the viscosity.

ESP®

(Electronic Stability Program) Improves vehicle handling and direc- tional stability.

ETD

(Emergency Tensioning Device) Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the sys- tem’s threshold to tighten the seat belts. ->SRS

Technical terms

FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)

GPS

Kickdown

(Flexible Service System PLUS) Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due. FSS evaluates en- gine temperature, oil level, vehicle speed, engine speed, distance driven and the time elapsed since your last service, calculates other maintenance service work required, and calls for the next maintenance service accordingly.

GAWR

(Gross Axle Weight Rating) (컄 page 351)

Gear range

Number of gears which are available to the automatic transmission for shifting. The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the selector lever.

(Global Positioning System) Satellite-based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special re- ceivers. Employs DVD digital maps for navigation.

Depressing the accelerator past the point of resistance shifts the transmis- sion down to the lowest possible gear. This very quickly accelerates the vehi- cle and should not be used for normal acceleration needs.

Kilopascal (kPa) (컄 page 351)

Locking knob

Knob on the door which indicates whether the door is locked or un- locked. Pushing the locking knob down on an individual door from inside will lock that door.

GVW

(Gross Vehicle Weight) (컄 page 351)

GVWR

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (컄 page 351)

Instrument cluster

The displays and indicator/warning lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in- cluding the tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge.

KEYLESS-GO*

System for entering and operating the vehicle without the use of a SmartKey.

493

Technical terms

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)

MON

Overspeed range

Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due. The Maintenance System in your vehicle tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service, calculates other maintenance service work required, and calls for the next maintenance service accordingly.

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(컄 page 351)

Maximum load rating

(컄 page 351)

Maximum tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 351)

Memory function*

Used to store three individual seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror posi- tions.

(Motor Octane Number) The Motor Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized meth- od. It is an indication of a gasoline’s ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both the MON (Motor Octane Number) and ->RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Multifunction display

The display field in the instrument clus- ter used to present information provid- ed by the control system.

Multifunction steering wheel

Steering wheel with buttons for operat- ing the control system. Normal occupant weight

(컄 page 351)

Engine speeds within the red marking on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en- gine speed range, as it may result in se- rious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Poly-V-belt drive

Drives engine-components (alternator, AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.

Power train

Collective term designating all compo- nents used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles, includ- ing: 앫 Engine 앫 Clutch/torque converter 앫 Transmission 앫 Transfer case* 앫 Drive shaft 앫 Axle shafts/axles

494

Production options weight

(컄 page 351)

Program mode selector switch

Used to switch the automatic transmis- sion between standard operation S and operation C.

PSI

(Pounds per square inch) (컄 page 352)

Recommended tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 333)

Restraint systems

Seat belts, belt tensioners, air bags and child restraint systems. As indepen- dent systems, their protective func- tions complement one another.

RON

(Research Octane Number) The Research Octane Number for gaso- line as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gaso- line’s ability to resist undesired detona- tion (knocking). The average of both the ->MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Shift lock

When the vehicle is parked, this lock prevents the transmission selector le- ver from being moved out of position P without the ignition or engine on and brake pedal depressed.

Rim

(컄 page 352)

Sidewall

(컄 page 352)

SRS

(Supplemental Restraint System) Seat belts, emergency tensioning de- vice and air bags. Though independent systems, they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection.

Technical terms

Tele Aid System

(Telematic Alarm Identification on De- mand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man- ual emergency, roadside assistance and information. Tele Aid is initially ac- tivated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain- tance call. The Tele Aid system is operational pro- vided that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not dam- aged and cellular and GPS coverage is available. Telematics*

A combination of the terms “telecom- munications” and “informatics”.

Tightening torque

Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug wrench) with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened.

TIN

(Tire Identification Number) (컄 page 352)

495

Technical terms

Tire load rating (컄 page 352)

Tire ply composition and material used

(컄 page 352)

Tire speed rating

(컄 page 352)

TPMS

(컄 page 335)

Traction

(컄 page 352)

Tread

(컄 page 352)

Treadwear indicators

(컄 page 352)

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

(컄 page 353)

Vehicle capacity weight

(컄 page 353)

496

Vehicle level control*

Voice control system*

Voice control system for car phones, portable cell phones and audio sys- tems (radio, CD, etc.).

The ground clearance of the vehicle is automatically controlled according to a selected setting and speed.The driver can set the ground clearance manually for example on very rough roads.

Vehicles Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)

Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due. The Vehicle Main- tenance System in your vehicle tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service, calculates other maintenance service work required, and calls for the next maintenance service accordingly. Vehicle maximum load on the tire

(컄 page 353)

VIN

(Vehicle Identification Number) The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced.

Index

ABS 91, 491

Indicator lamp 372
Messages in display

Accelerator position

Automatic transmission 187

Accessory weight 350
Accident 58
Active head restraints 76
Air bags 67

Children 68
Front, Driver 71
Front, Passenger 71
Safety guidelines 70
Side impact 72
Window curtain 72

Air conditioning refrigerant 485
Air conditioning system see Climate con-

trol system

Air conditioning, Cooling 212, 227
Air distribution 208, 222
Air pressure 350

Air pressure see Tire inflation

pressure 335
Air pump, electric

Turning on 449

Air recirculation mode 210, 224
Air vents 208, 222
Air volume 209, 223
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)* 255, 491

Messages in display 417
Suspension tuning 255
Vehicle level control 256

Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 419,

447, 491

Anticorrosion/antifreeze 488
Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems 101

Anti-theft alarm system 101
Immobilizer 101
Tow-away alarm 103

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 305
Ashtray 277
Aspect ratio 350
AUDIO menu 161

Audio system

CD mode 162

Auto-dimming

Rear view mirrors 197

Automatic central locking, Control

system 176

Automatic headlamp mode 144
Automatic lighting control, Interior

lighting 148

Automatic locking when driving 176
Automatic shift program, Automatic

transmission 189

Automatic transmission 184
Accelerator position 187
Emergency operation (Limp Home

Mode) 196

Gear ranges 188
Gear selector lever one-touch

gearshifting 190

Gear selector lever position 184, 186
Gear shifting malfunctions 196
Kickdown 187
Kickdown, Manual shift program E 55

AMG 196

Selecting radio station 161
Selecting satellite radio* station 162

Manual (One-touch) gearshifting 190
Manual shift program E 55 AMG 193

497

Index

Shift program mode selector

switch 189

Shift program mode selector switch,

Manual shift program E 55 AMG 194

Starting engine 50
Steering wheel gearshift control

one-touch gearshifting E 55 AMG 191

Winter program mode 189

Backrest 260

Folding rearward 261
Seat 41
Seat, multicontour 133

Backup lamps

Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 431

Bar 350
BAS 93, 491
Batteries, SmartKey

Changing 429, 430
Checking battery condition 110, 117

Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Changing 429, 430
Checking battery condition 117

498

Batteries, Vehicle Charging 454
Disconnecting 453
Installing 454
Jump starting 456
Messages in display 386, 395, 396
Reconnecting 455
Removing 454

Bead 350
Beverage holder see Cup holders Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps Block heater* (Canada only) 356
Brake Assist System see BAS Brake fluid

Checking 313
Messages in display 399

Brake lamp

Cleaning lenses 365
Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 431

Brake pads

Message in display 397

Brakes 302

Warning lamp 374

Break-in period 300
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs

CAC 491
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-

tant notice for 11

Can holder see Cup holders CAN system 491
Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants 482

Cargo compartment Fuse box 463
Tie-down rings 264

Cargo compartment cover 270
Cargo management system* 265

Belt reel 267
Cargo tie-down ring 266
Mounting elements 265
Telescoping rod 267

Cargo net 269
Cargo tie-down rings 264
Carpets, cleaning 368
Catalytic converter 310
CD player 162

Center console

Lower part 28
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp 381

Upper part 27

Centigrate see Temperature display mode Central locking

Automatic 127, 176
Locking/unlocking from inside 128

Central locking switch 128
Certification label 468
Checking

Oil level 316

Children in the vehicle 77

Air bags 68
Blocking of rear window operation 89
Indicator lamp, front passenger front

air bag

Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH-type child seat anchors 88
Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Cigarette lighter 278

Climate control system

4-zone automatic climate

control 214

Air conditioning refrigerant 485
Air conditioning, Cooling 212, 227
Air distribution 208, 222
Air recirculation mode 210, 224
Air volume 209, 223
Automatic mode 206, 220
Control panel, Rear 213, 229
Deactivating system 206, 219
Dual-zone automatic climate

control 202

Front defroster 209, 223
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 224
Rear climate control 229
Residual engine heat (REST) 228

Clock 25, 170

Setting time 171

Cockpit 22, 491
Cockpit Management and Data System

see COMAND

Cold tire inflation pressure 350
Collapsible tire 478
Collapsible wheel chock 423
COMAND 492

Index

COMAND see separate COMAND operat-

ing instructions

Combination switch 54, 147
Control system 155, 492

Multifunction display 155
Multifunction steering wheel 156
Resetting to factory default 166

Control system menus 158, 159

AUDIO 161
Distronic* 163
NAV* 163
Settings 165
Standard display 161
TEL* 181
Trip computer 180
Vehicle status message memory 164

Control system submenus 157

Convenience 177
Instrument cluster 168
Lighting 172
Time/Date 170
Vehicle 176

Controller Area Network see CAN system Convenience submenu

Setting parking position for exterior

rear view mirror 178

499

Index

Coolant

Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio

and quantity 489

Capacities 483
Checking coolant level 321
Messages in display 400, 401, 402
Temperature 311
Temperature indicator 152
Warning lamp 376

Cruise control 239, 492

Message in display 386

Cup holders 274
Cleaning 367
Curb weight 350
Customer Assistance Center see CAC

Date display, setting 171, 172
Daytime running lamp mode 144

Setting 172, 173

Deep water see Standing water Defogging windshield 209, 224
Defrosting, Front 209, 223
Defrosting, Rear 200
Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps 174
Interior lighting 175

500

Department of Transportation see DOT Diesel see Fuel Difficulties

While driving 58
With starting 51
Digital clock see Clock Digital speedometer 161
Dimensions, vehicle 480
Direction of rotation (tires) 327
Displays

Digital speedometer 161
Distronic* 245
Maintenance service indicator 358
Messages in display 395
Multifunction display 155
Outside temperature 155, 169
Symbol messages 395
Text messages 385
Vehicle status message memory 165
Vehicle system settings, Control

system 155

Distance to empty (Range), Trip

computer 180

Distronic* 243, 492

Activating/deactivating 248
Cleaning system sensor 366
Control system 163
Distance warning function 252
Driving hints 253
Menu 247
Messages in display 386
Sensor cover 366
Warning and indicator lamps 246

Door

Entry lamps 150
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 34,

108

Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 35, 114
Message in display 403
Opening from inside/outside 119
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 289
Unlocking, Mechanical key 424

Door control panel 32
Door handle 32
DOT 351, 492
Drinking and driving 301

Index

Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour

Electrohydraulic brake system 96, 492

Emergency, In case of

features 133

Massage function 134

Driving

Abroad 309
Hydroplaning 305
In winter 307
Instructions 47, 301
Problems 58
Safety systems 91
Through standing water 308
With Distronic* 253

Driving safety systems

4MATIC ABS 91
BAS 93
Electrohydraulic brake system 96
ESP® 93, 492

Easy-entry/exit feature 43, 177
Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical system, Technical data 479

Activating/deactivating 97
Driving hints 99
Messages in display 397, 398
Self-check 98
Warning lamp 96

Electronic Stability Program see

ESP® 93, 492

Emergency calls

Tele Aid calls 284

Emergency operation (Limp Home

Mode) 196

Emergency operations Fuel filler flap 425
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 426
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 424
Remote door unlock 289
Tilt/sliding sunroof*, Manual

operation 427

Emergency tensioning device see ETD

Battery, Jump starting 456
First aid kit 419
Flat tire, changing 440
Fuses Hazard warning flasher 147
Instrument cluster, Indicator

lamps 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 380

Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 458

Emission control 310
Emission control information label 468
Emission control system warranties 10
Emission control vacuum line routing dia-

gram label 468

501

Index

Engine

Belt layout 469
Block heater* (Canada only) 356
Cleaning 364
Compartment 315
Malfunction indicator lamp 375, 400
Maximum engine speed 471
Message in the display 375, 400
Number 468, 492
Starting 50
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 51
Tachometer 25
Technical data 470
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 61
Turning off with the SmartKey 61

Engine compartment

Hood 315

Engine coolant see Coolant Engine malfunction indicator lamp 375,

400

502

Engine oil

Adding 319
Additives 485
Changing 319
Checking level (Control system) 317
Checking level (Dipstick) 318
Consumption 316
Filler neck 320
Messages in display 317, 405
Recommended engine oils and oil

filter 485

Viscosity 492

Engine oil level 314
ESP® 93, 492

Four wheel electronic traction system

with ESP® 99

Messages in display 388
Warning lamp 373

ETD 492

Safety guidelines 70
Exterior rear view mirrors Parking position 178

Factory, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 114

Filler neck, Engine oil 320
First aid kit 419
Flat tire 440

Lowering the vehicle 450
Mounting the spare wheel 445, 447
Preparing the vehicle 440
Sealing tires with TIREFIT 440
Spare wheel 445
TIREFIT kit 440

Flexible Service System see FSS Floormats 280
Fluids

Automatic transmission fluid 482
Brake fluid 483
Capacities 482
Engine coolant 483
Engine oil 482
Power steering fluid 483
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning system 484

Fog lamps 146

Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 433

Index

Folding bench seat

Folding back 139

Folding bench seat in cargo

compartment 137

Four wheel electronic traction system with

ESP® see 4MATIC

4MATIC 99
Front air bags 71
Front lamps see Headlamps Front passenger front air bag

Messages in display

Front passenger front air bag off indicator

lamp 72, 84

Fuel 301, 313

Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 313,

Additives 486
Capacities, Fuel tank 484
Diesel fuel 484, 487
Filling the tank 312
Fuel filler flap and cap 312
Fuel reserve warning lamp 377, 408
Premium unleaded gasoline 313
Requirements

Gasoline additives 486
Premium unleaded gasoline 486

Requirements, Diesel fuel 487
Requirements, Octane rating (Gasoline

484, 487

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities 482

Fuses 462

Aids for replacing fuses 462
Fuse box (main) in passenger

compartment 463

Fuse box in cargo compartment 463
Fuse chart 462
Fuse extractor 462
Replacing 462
Spare fuses 462

Front seat head restraints see Head re-

engine) 487

straints

FSS (Canada vehicles) 358

Technical data 482

Fuel consumption statistics

After start 180
Since last reset 180

Fuel filler flap 312

Locking/unlocking 312
Opening 312
Opening in an emergency 425
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25, 408
Fuel tank

Capacity 484
Filler flap 312

Garage door opener 29, 290
Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 351
Gear range 493

Automatic transmission 188
Limiting 188
Shifting into optimal 191
Gear selector lever 50, 184

Lock 50
Message in display 389
Position indicator 184, 186
Unlocking in an emergency 426

503

Index

Gear selector lever, Cleaning 368
Global Positioning System see GPS Glove box 272
Good visibility 197
GPS 493
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 351
GVWR 351

Halogen headlamps see Headlamps Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 368
Hazard warning flasher 147
Head restraints 129
Folding back 132
Front seat, Adjusting 42
Rear seat, Removing and installing Removing and installing 132
Headlamp cleaning system* 197
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed

shut-off, Exterior lamps

504

Headlamps

Automatic headlamp mode 144
Bi-Xenon* Cleaning lenses 365
Cleaning system* 197
Halogen 434
High beam see High beam flasher High beam see High beam headlamps Low beam see Low beam headlamps Manual headlamp mode 144
Messages in display 409, 410, 411,

412

Replacing bulbs 434
Switch 54

Headliner and shelf below rear window,

Cleaning and care of 368

Heated seats* 135
Heated steering wheel* 279
Height adjustment

Vehicle level control 256

High beam flasher 147
High beam headlamps Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 432
Switching on

High mounted brake lamp 432
Hood 315

Message in display 407

Horn 23
Hydroplaning 305

Identification labels 468
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 468
Ignition 36, 50

Switching on 51

Immobilizer 101
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and

warning

Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-

dren in the vehicle

Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-

sure

Inside door handle 119
Instrument cluster 24, 151, 493

Cleaning 367
Illumination brightness 151
Lamps 372
Messages in display see Multifunction

display messages

Multifunction display 155

Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,

Illumination brightness

Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting

Delayed shut-off 175

Interior rear view mirror 45

Auto-dimming mirrors 197

Key, Mechanical 424
Key, SmartKey

Battery check lamp 106
Changing batteries 429
Factory setting 108
Locking/unlocking 34
Locking/unlocking, Global

Interior storage spaces see Storage com-

setting 108

partments

Jack 422
Jump starting 456

Locking/unlocking, Selective

setting 109

Loss of 111
Messages in display 408
Opening and closing the power

tilt/sliding sunroof* 234

Opening and closing the

windows 234

Positions in starter switch 36
Remote control 106
Starting the engine 50
Turning off engine 61

Index

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Battery check lamp 111
Changing batteries 429, 430
Factory setting 114
Locking, Tailgate 115
Locking/unlocking 35
Locking/unlocking, Selective

setting 115

Loss of 118
Messages in display 407
Opening and closing the power

tilt/sliding sunroof* 234

Opening and closing the

windows 234

Starting the engine 51
Turning off engine 61
Unlocking, Tailgate 117

KEYLESS-GO* 493
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*

Kickdown 187, 493
Kilopascal 351

505

Index

Labels

Certification 468
Emission control information 468
Emission control vacuum line

routing 468

Lamp sensor

Message in display 411

Lamps, exterior

Light sensor 410, 411
Messages in display 409, 410, 411,

412

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 25, 372
Battery (SmartKey) 109, 115
Brakes 374
CHECK ENGINE 375
Coolant 376
Distance warning lamp* 246
Electrohydraulic brake system 96
Engine diagnostics 375
Engine malfunction 25, 375
ESP® 25, 373
Fog lamps 146
Front passenger front air bag off 27,

72, 382

506

Fuel reserve 25, 377
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 372, 373, 374,

375, 376, 377, 378, 380
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 358
Seat belt telltale 25
Seat belts 377
SRS 66
Turn signals 25

Language, Setting 168
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-

dren in the vehicle

License plate lamps 432

Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 436

Light alloy wheels, cleaning 367
Light sensor see Lamp sensor Lighter see Cigarette lighter 278
Lighting

Daytime running lamp mode 144

Lighting, Exterior and interior 143
Limp Home Mode 196
Loading 260

Split rear bench seat* 260

Loading see Vehicle loading

Locator lighting 173
Lock button 493

Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 63

Loss of Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 467

Loss of SmartKeys 111, 118
Low beam headlamps 54

Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 432
Switching on 54

Lubricants 482
Lumbar support 133

Maintenance 12

Calling up service indicator 360
Clearing service indicator

message 359

FSS (Canada vehicles) 358
Maintenance System (U.S.

vehicles) 358

Resetting service indicator 361
Service indicator 358
Service indicator message 358
Service term exceeded 360

Index

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 494
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Manual shift program E 55 AMG 193

Deactivating 196

Maximum inflation pressure 351
Maximum load rating 351
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 351
Mechanical key 424
Memory function 494
Memory function see Seats Menus see Control system menus Messages in display see Multifunction dis-

play messages

Mirrors

Adjusting 45
Auto-dimming 197
Exterior rear view mirror 45
Exterior rear view mirror parking

positions 178, 198

Interior rear view mirror 45
MOExtended system* 340, 451
MOExtended tires* 477
MON 313
Motor Octane Number see MON

Multifunction display 155, 494

KEYLESS-GO* 407

Changing settings see Control system

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

menus and Control system sub- menus

Selecting language 168

Multifunction display messages 385

ABS Batteries 386, 395, 396
Brake fluid 399
Brake lamps 409
Brake pads 397
Check engine 375
Coolant 400, 401, 402
Cruise control 386
Distronic* 386
Door 403
Electrohydraulic brake system 397,

398

Engine oil 317, 404, 405, 406
ESP® 388, 389
Fog lamps 409, 411
Fuel reserve tank 408
Headlamps 409, 410, 411
Hood 407
Key, SmartKey 408
Key, SmartKey with

panel* 414

Parking brake 398
Parking lamps 411
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 414
Seat belts 414
SRS 415
Tailgate 416
Tele Aid 414
Telephone* 416
Tires 413
Turn signals 412
Windshield washer fluid 416

Multifunction steering wheel 26, 156,

494
Button operation 156

Navigation system

See separate COMAND operating

instructions 163

Net, parcel 274
Neutral gear position 186
Night security illumination 145
Normal occupant weight 351
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 468

507

Index

Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 351
Occupant safety 66

Air bags 67
Children and air bags 68
Children in the vehicle 77
Fastening the seat belt 47
Front passenger front air bag off indica-

tor lamp 84

Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH-type child seat anchors 88
OCS Seat belts 47, 70

OCS

Self-test 85
Odometer 155
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 190
Operating safety 16

Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 365
Outside temperature see Displays Overdue maintenance service 358, 360
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, engine 494

Paintwork, Cleaning 363
Panic alarm 90
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding pan-

el* Messages in display 414

Parcel net

Front passenger footwell 274

Parking 304

On hills 59, 304
Over things that burn, Potential

consequences 59, 304

Parking brake 52, 60

Message in display 398

Parking lamps

Messages in display 411
Replacing bulbs 411

Parking position

Exterior rear view mirrors 141, 178,

198

Gear position 50, 186

Parts service 466
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see

Front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp

Passenger compartment Interior lighting 148
Interior rear view mirror 45
Main fuse box 463
Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 274

Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 301
Phone see Telephone* Plastic parts, cleaning 367
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 419
Poly-V-belt drive 494

Layout 469

Positions (Memory function) see Seats Power assistance 302
Power outlet 279

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Power seat see Seats Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 236
Emergency operations 427
Messages in display 414
Opening/closing 236
Opening/closing in an

emergency 427

Stopping 238
Synchronizing 238

Power train 494
Power washer 363
Power windows 231

Cleaning 366
Operating 231
Rear door window, Blocking

operation 89

Synchronizing 233

Practical hints 372

Collapsible wheel chock 423
Spare wheel 422

Problems

While driving 58
With vehicle 17

Product information 9
Production options weight 351

Index

Program mode selector switch 495

Automatic transmission 189
Manual shift program E 55 AMG, auto-

Rear window defroster 200
Recommended inflation pressure 352
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele

matic transmission 194

Aid) 290

PSI 352
PULSE function (Massage function) see

Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour features

Refrigerant, Air conditioning 485
Refueling 312
Regular checks 313
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts,

Radio

Selecting stations 161
Selecting stations (satellite*) 162

Radio transmitters 309
Range (distance to empty) 181
Reading lamp, front 149
Reading lamp, rear 150
Rear bench seat

Foldable 260
Rear door window

Blocking operation 89

Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 146
Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray Rear seat head restraints see Head re-

straints

Rear view mirrors see Mirrors

Telltale 377

Remote control, SmartKey 106
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 289
Replacing bulbs

Additional turn signals 435
Brake lamps 433
Headlamps 434
High beam headlamps 432
High mounted brake lamp 432
License plate lamps 432, 436
Low beam headlamps 432, 434
Parking lamps 432, 435
Side marker lamps 431
Side marker lamps, front 435
Tail lamps 432, 436
Turn signal lamps 431, 432, 435

Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON

509

Index

Reset button, In instrument cluster 25,

Seat belts 72

151, 166

Rest tool

Depository 428

Restraint system see Children in the vehi-

cle

Restraint system see SRS Reverse gear position 186
Rim 352
Rims 472
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 200
RON 313, 495
Rubber parts, cleaning 367

Safety

Driving safety systems 91
Occupant 66
Reporting defects 18

Safety belts see Seat belts 47
Satellite radio* 162
Seat belt force limiter 76

510

Children in the vehicle Cleaning 368
Fastening 47
Height adjustment 49
Message in display 414
Proper use of 49, 74
Safety guidelines 70
Telltale 25, 377
Warning lamp 377

Self-test

OCS 85
Tele Aid 283

Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service

indicator

Service life, Tires 325
Service see Maintenance Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)

or Maintenance System (US vehicles)

Seat cushions

Removing and installing 138

Service, Parts 466
Settings 114

Seating capacity 329
Seats 40, 129

Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour

features 133

Easy-entry/exit feature 43
Heater* 135
Memory function 140
Split rear bench seat* 260
Ventilation 136

Securing cargo

Cargo tie-down rings 264

Selector lever see Gear selector lever

Control system menus 157
Control system submenus 157
Date 171, 172
Factory, SmartKey 108
Individual, Vehicle 165
Memory function 140
Resetting all, Control system 166
Selective, SmartKey 109
Selective, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 115

Time 171

Shelf below rear window, cleaning 368
Shift lock 495
Shift program mode 189

Index

Shifting

Into optimal gear range (automatic

transmission) 191
Side impact air bags 72
Side marker lamps

Cleaning lenses 365

Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 352
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey Snow chains 356
Snow tires 355
Spare fuses 462
Spare wheel 422
Mounting 445

Speed settings

Cruise control 242
Distronic* 249

Speedometer 25, 245
Split rear bench seat* 260
SRS 66, 495

Indicator lamp 25, 380
Message in display 415

SRS indicator lamp 25
Standing lamps 143
Standing water, Driving through 308

Starter switch 36
Positions 36

Starting difficulties, Engine 51
Starting, Engine 50
Steering column 43
Steering wheel 42

Buttons 26

Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Supplemental Restraint System see SRS Suspension tuning

For comfortable driving style 255
For sporty driving style 255

Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual

Control)*

Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch

Symbols used in this operator’s

gearshifting E 55 AMG

Automatic transmission 191

Steering wheel, Cleaning 368
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 290
Storage box in cargo compartment 268
Storage compartments 30

Center console 272
Cup holder 275
Glove box 272
Parcel net in front passenger footwell Rear center console 273
Ruffled storage bags 273

Storing

Tires 326

Submenus

In control system

Submenus see Control system submenus Sun visors 199

manual 15

Tachometer 25, 153

Overspeed range 153

Tail lamps 436

Cleaning lenses 365
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 436

Tailgate

Closing 122
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 118
Message in display 416
Opening 110, 120

Tar stains 363

511

Index

Technical data

Tele Aid 282, 495

Air conditioning refrigerant 485
Brake fluid 485
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants

etc. 482

Coolant 487
Electrical system 479
Engine 470
Engine oil additives 485
Engine oils 485
Fuel requirements 487
Gasoline additives 486
Premium unleaded gasoline 486
Rims and tires 472
Weight 481
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning system 484

Emergency calls 284
Information 287
Initiating an emergency call

manually 285

Message in display 415
Messages in display 414
Remote door unlock 289
Roadside Assistance 286
SOS button 285
Stolen Vehicle Recovery

services 290

System self-check 283

Telematics* 495
Telephone* 26, 181, 281

Answering/ending a call 182
Message in display 416
Operation 181
Phone book* 183
Redialing 183

Temperature

Display mode Interior temperature 207, 221
Setting display unit

Tether attachment points, see Cihildren in

the vehicle

512

Tie-down rings, Cargo compartment 264
Tightening torque 450, 495
Time 171, 172

Setting minutes 171

TIN 352
Tire

Vehicle maximum load on 353

Tire and Loading Information

Placard 328

Tire and Loading Terminology 350
Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure 442

Checking

Tire load rating 352
Tire ply composition and material

used 352

Tire Pressure Monitoring System*

(TPMS*), (USA only) Checking tire pressure electronically 335

Tire speed rating 352
TIREFIT

Instructions for use 440

TIREFIT kit 440

Index

Tires 324, 472
Air pressure Care and maintenance 325
Chains 356
Cleaning 326
Direction of rotation, Spinning 327
Driving instructions 305
Important notes, Tire inflation

pressure 334

Inflation pressure 335, 339
Information Placard 328
Inspection 325
Messages in display 413
MOExtended system* 340, 451
Problems under-/overinflation 339
Retreads 324
Rims and tires 472
Rotation 353
Service life 325
Sizes 474
Snow 355
Speed rating 306, 343
Storing 326
Temperature 334, 349
Terminology 350
TPMS malfunction telltale 378

Traction 306
Tread depth 326, 355
Wear pattern 353
Winter 355

Tools 419
Top tether see Children in the vehicle Tow-away alarm 103
Towing eye bolt 461
Towing the vehicle 458
Traction 190, 352
Transmission fluid level 320
Transmission gear slector lever see Gear

selector lever

Traveling abroad 309
Tread 352
Tread depth 326, 355
Treadwear indicators 352
Trip computer 180
Trip odometer 153
Turn signal lamps

Cleaning lenses 365
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 435

Turn signals 54

Additional in mirrors 432
Bulbs 432
Cleaning lenses 365
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 61
Twin roller blind 269

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards 353

Units, Settings

Speedometer 168
Temperature 168

Unleaded gasoline, Premium 486
Uphill driving

Cruise control 240

Upholstery

Cleaning 368

Useful features 272

513

Index

Vacuum line routing diagram label 468
Vehicle

Battery 452
Care 362
Control system, settings menu 155
Dimensions 480
Individual settings 165, 167
Locking/unlocking 34, 59, 106
Locking/unlocking in an emergency 424, 425

Lowering 450
Modifications and alterations, Operat-

ing safety 16

Towing 458
Washing 362
Weight 481

Vehicle capacity weight 353
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN Vehicle jack 421
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual

Control)*

Vehicle lighting 314

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Vehicle loading

Cargo tie-down rings 264
Instructions 263
Load limit 330
Terminology 350

Vehicle maximum load on the tire 353
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele

Aid) 290

Vehicle status message memory 164
Vehicle tool kit 419
Vehicle jack 421
Vehicle washing 364
VIN 496
Voice control system* 496

Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and

warning

Warning sounds

Distance warning function* 252
Distronic* 246
Parking brake 53
Seat belt telltale 72
Warranty coverage 467
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer reservoir level 490
Washing the vehicle 362

Wear pattern, Tires 353
Weight, Vehicle 481
Wheel

Change 445
Removing 447
Spare 447
Tightening torque 450

Wheels, Sizes 474
Wheels, Tires and 324
Window curtain air bags 72
Windows see Power windows 231
Windows, cleaning 366
Windshield

Cleaning 56
Cleaning wiper blades 366
Defogging 209, 224

Windshield washer fluid 490
Message in display 416
Mixing ratio Refilling 323
Wiping 56

Windshield washer system 490
Windshield wipers 55

Replacing wiper blade 438, 439

Winter driving

Block heater* (Canada only) 356
Snow chains 356
Tires 355

Winter driving instructions 307
Winter tires 355
Wood trims, cleaning 369

Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps

Index

515

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