Index

Automatic climate control (4-zone*) 204 Automatic lighting control B

Adjusting air distribution 210 Activating 139 Backrest
Adjusting air volume 211 Automatic locking when driving 118 Folding forward 257
Air conditioning 214 Automatic transmission 174 Folding rearward 258
Air recirculation mode 212 Emergency operation (Limp Home Bar 337
Deactivating 209 Mode) 185 BAS 87, 471
Defrosting 211 Gear ranges 177 Batteries, SmartKey
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 212 Gear selector lever position 178 Changing 415, 416
Rear air conditioning 216 Gear shifting malfunctions 185 Check lamp 100, 106
Residual heat and ventilation 215 Manual shift program mode Checking 101, 107
Setting the temperature 210 (E 55 AMG) 183 Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Automatic climate control (Dual-zone) Manual shifting 176 Changing 415, 416
Adjusting air distribution 198 One-touch gearshifting 176 Checking 101, 107
Adjusting air volume 198 Program mode selector switch 179 Batteries, vehicle
Air conditioning 201 Selector lever position 174 Charging 435
Air recirculation mode 199 Starting the engine 46 Disconnecting 434
Defrosting 199 Winter program mode 179 Messages in display 370, 378, 379
Heater booster system 203 Automatic transmission* Reconnecting 435
Residual ventilation 202 Accelerator position 180 Removing 435
Setting the temperature 197 Kickdown 180 Service 433
Automatic climate control* Kickdown, manual shift program (E 55
Rear window defroster 191 AMG only) 185
Automatic headlamp mode 134

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Index

Battery discharged Bulbs, replacing Center console

Jump starting 436 Additional turn signals 417 Lower part 28
Bead 337 Fog lamps 417 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 471 Front lamps 417, 420 lamp 365
Bleeding the fuel system 432 High beam 418 Upper part 27
Block heater* 342 High mounted brake lamp 418 Centigrade
Blocking License plate lamps 418, 422 Setting temperature units 157
Rear window operation 83 Low beam 418 Central locking
Brake assist system (BAS) 471 Parking lamps 418 From inside 119
Brake fluid 301, 382 Side marker lamps 417, 422 Switch 119
Brake pads Standing lamps 418 Switching on/off (control
Message in display 380 Tail lamp 418 system) 166
Brakes Tail lamp assemblies 422 Unlocking from inside 119
Warning lamp 358 Turn signal lamp 417 Central locking switch 119
Break-in period 286 Changing
C
Batteries (SmartKey with
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 471
KEYLESS-GO*) 415, 416
Calling up
Batteries (SmartKey) 415, 416
Distronic* settings 152
SmartKey setting 167
Maintenance service indicator 345
Vehicle level 249
Range (distance to empty) 171
Charging
CAN system 471
Vehicle batteries 435
Cargo tie-down rings 261
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
CD player
lamp 359, 360
Operating 151

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 Index

Checking Clock 160 Combination switch 137

Coolant level 308 Closing Turn signals 51
Oil level 301, 304 Glove box 262 Windshield wipers 51
Tire inflation pressure 301 Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 227 Control system 145, 472
Vehicle lighting 301 Roller sunblinds 226 AUDIO menu 150
Child safety 71 Side windows 219 Convenience submenu 167
Airbags 62 Sliding/pop-up roof* 223 Display digital speedometer 150
Infant and child restraint systems 67, Trunk Distronic* menu 152
71 Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 115, Functions 149
LATCH child seat anchors 81 116 Instrument cluster submenu 157,
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear Trunk lid 112 159
window operation 83 Windows 218 Lighting submenu 162
Cigarette lighter 269 Closing the trunk lid 115, 116 Menus 148, 149
Cleaning Cockpit 22, 471 Multifunction display 145
Headlamps 186, 350 Cockpit management and data system Multifunction steering wheel 146
Light alloy wheels 351 (COMAND) 472 Selecting radio system 150
Parktronic* system sensor 351 Cold tire inflation pressure 337 Selecting satellite radio* system 151
side markers 350 Collapsible tire 457 Settings menu 154
tail lamps 350 Tire inflation pressure 429 Standard display menu 150
turn signal lenses 350 COMAND 472 Submenus 147, 149
Windshield 52 COMAND* see separate operating instruc- TEL* menu 171
Wood trims 354 tions Trip computer menu 170
Cleaning tires 313 Vehicle status message memory
menu 153
Vehicle submenu 166

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Index

Convenience submenu 167 Cruise control lever 231 ESP 89

Activating easy-entry/exit Cup holder in the center console 265 Exterior lamps 134
feature* 167 Cup holders 265 Hazard warning flasher 138
Setting parking position for exterior Curb weight 337 Headlamps 56
rear view mirror 168 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 471 Immobilizer 94
Setting SmartKey-dependency 168 Interior lighting delayed
D
Coolant switch-off 165
Daytime running lamp mode 134
Checking level 308 Manual shift program (E 55 AMG
Setting 162
Messages in display 383, 384, 385 only) 185
Deactivating
Temperature gauge 143 Rear window defroster 191
Air conditioning 201
Warning lamp 361 Residual heat 202
Air recirculation mode 200, 213
Coolant temperature 298 Seat heater* 127
Alarm 95
Cruise control 231, 472 Seat ventilation* 128
Anti-theft alarm system 95
Canceling 233 SmartKey
Automatic climate control
Driving downhill 232 Turning off the engine 56
(Dual-zone) 194, 195, 197
Driving uphill 232 Tow-away alarm 96
Central locking (control system) 166
Fine adjustment 234 Deceleration
Cruise control 233
Lever 239 With Distronic* 238
Defrost 199, 211, 212
Saving current speed 232 Defogging
Distance warning function* 244
Setting speeds 234 Windshield 198, 211
Distronic* 242
Defrosting 199, 211
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 57

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 Index

Delayed switch-off Displays Distronic* 235, 472

Interior lighting 165 Digital speedometer 150 Activated 239
Department of Transportation see DOT Distronic* 237 Activating 240
Dialing Maintenance service indicator 343 Calling up settings 152, 238
A number (telephone) 172 Messages 305 Cleaning system sensor 351
Diesel fuel 300 Selecting 158 Cruise control lever 239
Difficulties Showing malfunctions 153 Deactivated 239
While driving see Problems while Distance Deactivating 242
driving 53 Decreasing in Distronic* 243 Deceleration 238
With starting 48 Increasing in Distronic* 243 Decreasing distance 243
Digital speedometer 150 Warning function 243 Displays in the speedometer dial 237
Direction of rotation (tires) 314 Distance to empty (range) Distance warning function 243
Discharged battery Calling up 170 Driving hints 244
Jump starting 436 Distance warning function* 243 Increasing distance 243
Disconnecting Activating 244 Intermittent signal tone 237
Vehicle battery 434 Deactivating 244 Menu 238
Display DTR* warning lamp 243 Messages in display 370
Selecting 158, 159 Intermittent warning sound 243 Sensor cover 351
Symbol in multifunction display 152 Setting a higher speed 240
Setting a slower speed 241
Setting the current speed 240
Setting the following distance in
Distronic 242
Warning and indicator lamps 237
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 140

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Index

Door handle 30 Driving hints E

Door unlock SBC brake system 92 E 55 AMG
With Tele Aid* 278 Driving instructions 287 MANUAL shift program mode 183
Doors Driving off 290 Easy-entry/exit
Message in display 386 Driving safety systems Message in display 381
Opening from inside vehicle 109 4MATIC 93 Easy-entry/exit feature* 121
Opening from outside 105 ABS 85 Activating 167
DOT 337 BAS 87 Interrupting movement 121, 167
Downhill driving ESP 87, 472 Electric air pump 429
Cruise control 232 SBC brake system 90 Electrical fuses 443
Downshifting 176 Driving systems 231 Electrical system 458
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour Airmatic DC* 247 Electronic Stability Program see ESP 87,
features 126 Cruise control 231 472
Driving Distronic* 235 Emergency call system* 271
General instructions 43 Driving safety systems 85 Emergency calls
Hydroplaning 291 Vehicle level control 248 Initiating an emergency call 274
In winter 294 DTR see Distronic* 472 With Tele Aid* 273
Problems 53 Dual control* Emergency operation (Limp Home
Safety systems 85 Airmatic DC* 247 Mode) 185
With Distronic* 244

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 Index

Emergency operations Engine oil F

Opening/closing sliding/pop-up roof* Adding 306 Fahrenheit
or panorama sliding/pop-up Checking level 304 Setting temperature units 157
roof* 414 Consumption 304 Fastening the seat belts 43
Releasing trunk lid from inside 117 Display messages 387 Fine adjustment
Remote door unlock 278 Messages in display 305 Cruise control 234
Unlocking the trunk lid 411 Viscosity 472 First aid kit 407
Unlocking the vehicle 410 ESP 87, 472 Flat tire 425
Emergency tensioning device see Four wheel electronic traction system Collapsible tire 429
ETD 70, 472 with ESP 93 Mounting the spare wheel 425, 428
Emission control 297 Switching off 89 Spare wheel 425
Ending Switching on 90 Flexible Service System (Canada
A call (telephone) 172 Synchronizing 372 vehicles) 343
Engine 450 Warning lamp 357 Flexible Service System (FSS) 473
Compartment 303 ETD 472 Fog lamp, rear 137
Message in the display 359, 360, Safety guidelines 64 Fog lamps, front
383 Exterior lamp switch 133 Messages in display 392
Starting 46 Exterior rear view mirrors Switching on 136
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 47 Adjusting 41 Following distance in Distronic* 242
Starting with the SmartKey 46, 47 Parking position for 168 Four wheel electronic traction system
Turning off with the key 56 (4MATIC) with ESP 93
Engine compartment 4MATIC 93
Hood 303
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 359,
360, 383
Engine number 472

485
Index

Front airbags 65 Fuel filler flap 299 G

Front fog lamp Locking 299 Garage door opener 29, 279
Replacing bulb 418 Unlocking 299 Erasing the integrated remote
Front lamps 418 Fuel requirements 466 control 284
Messages in display 394 Fuel reserve tank Integrated remote control 281
Replacing bulbs 420 Message in display 389 Rolling code programming 282
Switching on 133 Fuel tank Gasoline see Fuel 300
Front seat head restraints Filler flap 299 GAWR 337
Power seat 123 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 461 Gear range 473
Removing and installing 123 Functions (control system) 149 Automatic transmission 177
Front seats Resetting 155 Limiting 177
Heater* 127 Fuse chart 443 Shifting into optimal 176
FSS (Canada vehicles) 343 Fuses 443 Gear range limit
FSS (Flexible Service System) 473 Fuse chart 443 Canceling 176
Fuel 300 Fuse extractor 443 Gear selector lever
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 362 Spare fuses 443 Position 178
Premium unleaded gasoline 300 Global
Fuel consumption statistics Locking 100
After start 170 Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Since last reset 170 Unlocking 99
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Global Positioning System (GPS) 473
Glove box 262
Closing 262
Opening 262

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 Index

Good visibility 186 Headlamps I

GPS 473 Automatic control 134
GPS see COMAND 272 Bi-Xenon* 471
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Cleaning system* 186
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Switching off 56
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW Switching on 50
GVW 337 Heated seats* 127
GVWR 338 Heated steering wheel* 270
Heater booster system 203, 473
H
Height adjustment
Hand-held transmitter
Head restraints 39
Programming integrated remote
Steering wheel 39
control 281
Vehicle level 248
Reprogramming integrated remote
High beam flasher 50, 137
control 284
High beam headlamps
Hazard warning flasher 138
Messages in display 394
Switching off 138
Replacing bulbs 418
Switching on 138
Switching on 50, 137
High mounted brake lamp 418
Hood 303
Closing 303
Message in display 389
Opening 303
Hydroplaning 291
Identification labels 448
Ignition 34, 36
Switching on 46, 47
Immobilizer 94
Activating 94
Deactivating 94
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 71
Installing 80
LATCH child seat anchors 81
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 276
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 186
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 80
Towing eye bolt 442
Wiper blades 424

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Index
Instrument cluster 24, 142, 353, 473
Coolant temperature gauge 143
Illumination 142
Multifunction display 145
Outside temperature indicator 144
Selecting language 158
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 283
Erasing memory 284
Gate operator 283
Hand-held transmitter 281
Operation 284
Rolling code programming 282
Interior lighting 139
Activating automatic control 139
Delayed switch-off 165
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
488
J L
Jack 407 Lamp bulbs, exterior 417
Jump starting 436 Lamps, exterior
Front 418
K
Light sensor 394
Key, Mechanical 410
Messages in display 394
Key, SmartKey
Replacing bulbs for rear 418, 422
Changing the batteries 415, 416
Lamps, indicator and warning
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
ABS 356
Changing the batteries 415, 416
Airbag Off 66
KEYLESS-GO* 473
Battery (SmartKey) 100, 106
Activating ignition with 36
Brakes 358
Closing
CHECK ENGINE 359, 360
Trunk 115, 116
Coolant 361
Factory setting 105
DTR* 237
Global locking 105
Engine diagnostics 359, 360
Global unlocking 105
ESP 357
Important notes 104
Fuel reserve 359, 360
Remote controls 102
Maintenance service indicator 343
Starting the engine 47
SBC 90
Turning off engine 57
Seat belts 359, 360, 362
Unlocking and opening, trunk lid 108
SRS 61
Unlocking with 33
Language
Kickdown 180, 473
Multifunction display 158
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 157
Setting 158
Kilopascal 338
LATCH child seat anchors 81
Km/h or mph in speedometer 157

Layout of poly-V-belt drive 449
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 354
Level control system*
Airmatic DC* 247
Lever
For cruise control 239
License plate lamps 418
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs 422
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 353
Light sensor 394
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 269
Lighting 133
Automatic headlamp mode 134
Combination switch 137
Daytime running lamp mode 134
Door entry lamps 140
Exterior lamp switch 133
Front fog lamps 136
High beams 137
Instrument cluster illumination 142
Interior 139
Locator lighting 136
Low beam 133
Manual headlamp mode 134
Night security illumination 136
Parking lamps 133
Rear fog lamp 137
Settings (control system) 162
Trunk lamp 141
Limiting the gear range 177
Limp Home Mode 185
Loading 254
Cargo tie-down rings 261
Instructions 260
Roof rack* 254
Ski sack* 254
Split rear bench seat* 257
Index
Loading terminology 337
Loading the vehicle 314
Locator lighting 136
Setting 163
Lock button 473
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 58
Locking 55, 98
Fuel filler flap 299
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Global, SmartKey 100
Vehicle in an emergency 411
Loss of SmartKeys 102, 108
Low beam headlamps 50
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs 418
Switching on 50
Lowering
Vehicle 431
M
Main Dimensions 459
Maintenance 12
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Index

Maintenance service Unlocking the driver’s door 410 Trip computer 170
Calling up the maintenance service Unlocking the transmission lever 412 Vehicle status message memory 153
indicator 345 Unlocking the trunk lid 411 Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Maintenance service data Manual shift program (E 55 AMG only) Setting 157
information 347 Deactivating 185 Mirrors
Overdue 343, 344 Massage function 127 Adjusting 40
Resetting maintenance service MAXCOOL maximum cooling 212 Auto-dimming for rear view
indicator 345 Maximum inflation pressure 338 mirrors 186
Service type A - H 343 Maximum load rating 338 Exterior rear view mirror 41
Types 343 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 338 Exterior rear view mirror parking
When due 343 Mechanical key 410 positions 168, 187
Maintenance service indicator 343 Memory function 130, 474 Interior rear view mirror 41
Calling up 345 Recalling positions from Storing exterior mirror parking
Clearing 344 memory 131 position 132
Resetting 345 Storing exterior rear view mirror park- MON 300
Maintenance Service System 343 ing positions 132 MON (Motor Octane Number) 474
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 473 Storing SmartKey dependent Mph or km/h in speedometer 157
Malfunction settings 131 Multifunction display 145, 474
Displaying 153 Menus 148 Selecting language 158
MANUAL AUDIO 150 Standard display 149
Shift program mode (E 55 AMG) 183 Distronic* 152, 238
Manual headlamp mode 134 In control system 148, 149
Manual operations Settings menu 154
Fuel filler flap 412 Standard display 150
Sliding/pop-up roof* or panorama slid- Submenus 147
ing/pop-up roof* 414 TEL* 171

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 Index

Multifunction display messages N Oil level

ABS 369 Navigation system Checking 305
Batteries 370, 378, 379 See separate COMAND operating One-touch gearshifting 176
Brake fluid 382 instructions 152 Canceling gear range limit 176
Brake pads 380 Night security illumination 136 Downshifting 176
Check engine 359, 360 Normal occupant weight 338 Upshifting 176
Coolant 384, 385 Opening 414
O
Coolant level 383 Ashtray 268
Occupant Classification System 74
Distronic* 370 Doors from the inside 109
Self-test 79
Doors 386 Fuel filler flap 299
Occupant distribution 338
Easy-entry/exit feature 381 Fuel filler flap manually 412
Occupant safety 60
Fuel reserve tank 389 Glove box 262
Airbags 61
Hood 389 Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 227
Children and airbags 62
Lamps 394 Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* in an
Children in the vehicle 71
Parking brake 381 emergency 414
Fastening the seat belt 43
SBC brake system 380, 381 Roller sunblinds 226
Infant and child restraint systems 71
SmartKey 390 Side windows 219
LATCH child seat anchors 81
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 391 Sliding/pop-up roof* 223
Seat belts 43, 64
Tele Aid 403, 404 Sliding/pop-up roof* in an
Oil
Telephone* 405 emergency 414
Adding 306
Tires 399 Trunk 110
Checking level 305
Trunk 405 Trunk from the inside 110
Consumption 304
Washer fluid 405 Trunk lid with SmartKey 101
Filler neck 306
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 146, Windows 218
Viscosity 472
474 Opening the trunk from the outside 110
Buttons 146

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Index

Operating Parking brake 48, 55 Phone number*

CD player 151
Radio 150
Safety 16
Telephone* 171
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operation
Garage door opener 284
Integrated remote control 284
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 350
Outside temperature indicator 144
Overdue maintenance service 343
Overhead control panel 29
Garage door opener 279
Overspeed range 474
P
Paintwork 349
Panic alarm 84
Panic button on SmartKey 84
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* 226
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 262
Parking 55
Engaging 55 Dialing 172
Message in display 381 Redialing 173
Releasing 48 Plastic and rubber parts
Parking lamps 418 Cleaning 354
Switching on 133 Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 409
Parking position Poly-V-belt drive 474
Exterior rear view mirrors 132, 168, Positions (Memory function)
187 Recalling from memory 131
Parktronic system* 474 Positions (Memory function*)
Warning sounds 253 Storing into memory 131
Parktronic* Potential problems associated with under-
Malfunctioning 253 inflated and overinflated tires 326
Sensor 351 Power assistance 288
Parts service 446 Power seat
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 365 Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Passenger compartment Adjusting head restraint height 39
Fuse box 443 Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Interior lighting 139 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Interior rear view mirror 41 Adjusting seat height 38
Passenger safety see Occupant Memory function 130
safety 60 Removing/installing head
Pedals 287 restraints 123
Phone book* Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Loading 172 Power train 474
Quick search 173 Power washer 349

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 Index

Power windows 218 PTC heating element 475 Rear seat head restraints
Blocking of rear window operation 83 PULSE function (Massage function) 127 Installing 125
Convenience closing feature 221 Removing 125
Q
Side windows 218 Rear view mirrors auto-dimming 186
Quick search
Summer opening feature 220 Rear view mirrors see Mirrors 186
Phone book* 173
Synchronizing 220 Rear window
Practical hints R Blocking operation 83
First aid kit 407 Radio Rear window defroster 191
Jump starting 436 Selecting stations 150 Activating 191
Lamp in center console 365 Selecting stations (satellite*) 151 Deactivating 191
Lamps in instrument cluster 356 Radio transmitters, control and Rear window sunshade* 189, 190
Messages in the display 367 operation 295 Recommended inflation pressure 338
Spare wheel 407 Range (distance to empty) Reconnecting
Vehicle tool kit 409 Calling up 171 Vehicle battery 435
Problems Rear bench seat Regular checks 301
While driving 53 Foldable 257 Reinstalling the battery 435
With vehicle 17 Rear fog lamp Remote controls
Product information 9 Switching on 137 Integrated 281
Production options weight 338 Rear lamp bulbs 418 SmartKey 98, 102
Program mode selector switch 474 Rear lamps see Tail lamps SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 102
Automatic transmission 179 Rear passenger compartment
PSI 338 Adjustable air vents 216

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Index

Remote door unlock Reprogramming RON (Research Octane Number) 475

With Tele Aid* 278
Removing
Ski sack 257
Vehicle battery 435
Wheel 427
Wiper blades 424
Removing and installing
Front seat head restraints 123
Replacing
Bulbs 417
Front lamp bulbs 420
Fuses 443
License plate lamp bulbs 422
Rear lamp bulbs 418, 422
Side marker lamp bulb 422
Wiper blades 423
Reporting
Safety defects 18
integrated remote control 284 Roof rack* 254
Reset button in the instrument Rotating tires 340
cluster 154 Rubber parts
Resetting Cleaning 354
All functions (control system) 154
S
All functions of a submenu 155
Safety
Fuel consumption 170
Occupant 60
Maintenance service indicator 345
Safety belts see Seat belts 43
Service indicator (FSS) 346
Safety defects
Trip odometer 143
Reporting 18
Residual heat and ventilation 215
Safety systems
Residual heat utilization 202
Driving 85
Residual ventilation 202
Saving current speed 232
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
SBC 90
straint systems 71
SBC brake system 475
Rim 338
Activation 91
Rims and Tires 453
Deactivation 92
Roadside Assistance
Driving hints 92
Tele Aid* 271
Messages in display 380, 381
Roadside assistance 12
Self-check 92
Rolling code programming 282
Warning lamp 90
RON 300
Seat belt force limiter 70

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 Index

Seat belts 67 Message in the display 373 Locator lighting 163

Cleaning 353 Position (automatic Lower speed in cruise control 234
Fastening 43 transmission) 174 Lower speed in Distronic* 241
Proper use of 45, 69 Self-test Miles/kilometers in
Safety guidelines 64 Occupant Classification System 79 speedometer 157
Warning lamp 362 Tele Aid* 272 Minutes (clock) 160, 161
Seat heater* Service Parking position for exterior rear view
Switching off 128 Batteries 433 mirrors 168
Switching on 128 Service and warranty information 10 Slower speed in cruise control 234
Seat ventilation* Service life (tires) 312 Slower speed in Distronic* 241
Switching off 128 Setting SmartKey dependent memory 168
Switching on 128 Convenience functions 156, 167 Speed in cruise control 234
Seating capacity 316 Cruise control 232 Speed in Distronic* 240
Seats 121 Daytime running lamp mode 162 Speedometer display mode 157
Adjusting 37 Distronic* time interval 242 Suspension tuning 247
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour Exterior rear view mirror parking Synchronizing the time 160
features 126 position 132 Temperature (interior) 197, 210
Easy entry/exit feature* 121 Higher speed in cruise control 234 Temperature indicator 157
Heater* 127 Higher speed in Distronic* 240 Tire inflation pressure 159
Split rear bench seat* 257 Hours (clock) 160 Units
Ventilation 128 Individual vehicle settings 154 Speedometer 157
Securing cargo Interior lighting delayed Temperature 157
Cargo tie-down rings 261 switch-off 165 Tire inflation pressure 159
Selecting display 158, 159 Lamps and lighting (control Vehicle level control 248
Selector lever system) 162
Lock 46, 174 Language, multifunction display 158

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Index
Settings
Calling up Distronic* 152, 238
Convenience functions 167
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 105
Factory, SmartKey 99
Individual 168
Lighting (control system) 162
Menus and submenus 147
Resetting all (control system) 154
Resetting in the submenu 155
Selective 100, 106
Settings menu
Functions in 154
Individual vehicle settings 154
Submenus 155
Shift lock 475
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 178
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 176
Side impact airbags 66
Side marker lamps 418, 422
496
Side windows SmartKey 98
Automatic opening 219 Battery check lamp 100, 106
Cleaning 352 Checking the batteries 101, 107
Closing 218, 219 Factory setting 99
Opening 218 Global locking 100
Opening fully (Express-open) 219 Global locking and unlocking 99
Stopping 220 Global unlocking 99
Synchronizing power windows 220 Locking and unlocking 98
Sidewall 338 Loss of 102
Simultaneous wiping and washing positions in starter switch 33
Windshield wipers 52 Remote controls 98, 102
Single wipe 52 Restoring to factory setting 100, 106
Ski sack* 254 Selective setting 100, 106
Removing 257 Starting the engine 46, 47
Unfolding and loading 254 Unlocking with 32
Unloading and folding 256 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 102
Sliding/pop-up roof* 223 Global locking and unlocking 105
Closing 223 Loss of 108
Opening 223 Messages in display 391
Stopping 225, 229 Remote controls 102
Synchronizing 225 Turning off the engine 57
Sliding/pop-up roof* or panorama slid- Unlocking with 33
ing/pop-up roof* SmartKey-dependent memory
Emergency operations 414 Settings 168
 Index

Snow chains 342 Starter switch 33 Storage space under center armrest 263
Solar panel* 230 Positions 33 Storing (Memory function*)
Spare fuses 443 Starting difficulties 48 Positions into memory 131
Spare wheel 407 Starting position 33 Storing tires 313
Speed Starting the engine 46 Submenus
Saving current 232 Steering column Convenience 167
Speed settings Height adjustment 40 For settings 147
Cruise control 234 Length adjustment 40 In control system 149
Distronic* 240, 241 Steering wheel Instrument cluster 157, 159
Speedometer Adjusting 39 Lighting 162
Displays 237 Cleaning 354 Resetting functions in Control
Settings units 157 Electrical adjustment 40 system 155
Speedometer display mode Stolen vehicle Selecting 155
Selecting 157 Tracking services 279 Settings menu 155
Split rear bench seat* 257 Stopping Vehicle 166
Sporty driving style 247 Sliding/pop-up roof* 225, 229 Sun visors 188
SRS 475 Windows 220 Supplemental Restraint System
SRS indicator lamp 25, 364 Storage compartment with cup holder in (SRS) 475
Standing lamps 133 the armrest 266 Suspension tuning
Standing water 295 Storage compartments 262 For comfortable driving style 247
Glove box 262 For sporty driving style 247

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Index

Switching off Synchronizing Tele Aid* 271

Automatic central locking (control ESP 372 Emergency calls 273
system) 166 Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* 229 Information 276
Engine 56 Power windows 220 Initiating an emergency call
ESP 89 Sliding/pop-up roof* 225 manually 274
Hazard warning flasher 138 Time 160 Remote door unlock 278
Headlamps 56 Roadside Assistance 275
T
Seat heating* 128 Stolen vehicle tracking services 279
Tachometer 144
Switching on System self-check 272
Displaying gear range 177
Automatic central locking (control Tele Aid System 271
Overspeed range 144
system) 166 Upgrade signals 277
Tail lamps 422
ESP 90 Telematics* 475
Tar stains 349
Front fog lamps 136 Telephone* 26, 270
Tele Aid
Hazard warning flasher 138 Answering a call 172
Messages in display 403, 404
Headlamps 50 Dialing a number from the phone
Tele Aid System 475
High beams 137 book 172
Parking lamps 133 Ending a call 172
Rear fog lamp 137 Loading phone book* 172
Seat heating* 128 Messages in the display 405
Windshield wipers 51 Operating 171
Symbol (Distronic*) Redialing 173
Distance warning function* 152

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 Index

Temperature Tire load rating 339 Tow-away alarm 95

Display mode 157 Tire ply composition and material Arming 95
Sensor 29 used 339 Disarming 95
Setting interior temperature 197 Tire speed rating 329, 339, 476 Disarming for transport 95
Setting units in display 157 Tire terminology 337 Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Tires 321 Tire traction 292 Installing 442
The coolant level is correct if the Tires Towing the vehicle 439
level 308 Direction of rotation 314 Tracking services
Tie-down rings (trunk) 261 Driving instructions 290 For stolen vehicle 279
Tightening torque 431, 475 Messages in display 399 Traction 180, 339, 476
Time Messages in the display 396, 397, Transmission fluid level 308
Setting hours 160 398 Tread 339
Setting minutes 160, 161 Retreads 311 Tread depth 313
TIN 339 Rotating 340 Tread depth (tires 341
Tire Service life 312 Treadwear indicators 339
Vehicle maximum load on 339 Temperature 321, 336 Trip computer 170
Tire and Loading Information 315 Tire pressure monitor warning Trip odometer
Tire and loading terminology 337 lamp* 363 Resetting 143
Tire care and maintenance 312 Tread depth 313, 341
Tire Identification Number see TIN Wear pattern 340
Tire inflation pressure Winter 341
Checking 320 Tires and wheels
Setting units 159 Tire inflation pressure 322
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on Tools 409
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 312

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Index

Trunk U Useful features 262

Lamp 141 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Ashtrays 268
Message in display 405 Standards 339 Cigarette lighter 269
Opening 110 Units Garage door opener 279
Opening from inside 110 Setting speedometer units 157 Heated steering wheel* 270
Tie-down rings 261 Setting temperature units 157 Tele Aid* 271
Trunk lid emergency release 117 Setting tire inflation pressure Telephone* 270
Unlocking and opening with units 159
V
KEYLESS-GO* 108 Unlocking 32, 98, 410
Vehicle
Unlocking and opening with Driver’s door in an emergency 410
Individual settings 154, 156
SmartKey 101 Fuel filler flap 299
Locking in an emergency 411
Unlocking in an emergency 411 Global 99
Lowering 431
Trunk lid Global with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Towing 439
Closing 112 Selective settings 100, 106
Unlocking in an emergency 410
Turn signals 51 Trunk in an emergency 411
Vehicle capacity weight 339
Additional in mirrors 418 Trunk lid with KEYLESS-GO* 108
Front bulbs 418 Trunk lid with SmartKey 101
Turning off Vehicle in an emergency 278
Engine 56 With KEYLESS-GO* 33
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 277
Uphill driving
Cruise control 232
Upshifting 176

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Vehicle care Vehicle loading terminology 337 W

Cup holder 353 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 339 Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
Distronic* system sensor cover 351 Vehicle status message memory 153 warning
Engine cleaning 350 Calling up 153 Warning sounds
Gear selector lever 353 Vehicle tool kit 409 Distance warning function* 243
Hard plastic trim items 353 Alignment bolt 409 Distronic* 237
Leather upholstery 354 Fuse extractor 409 Drivers seat belts 67
Light alloy wheels 353 Hex-socket wrench 409 Parking brake 49
Ornamental moldings 350 Open-end wrench 409 Parktronic system* 253
Paintwork 349 Screwdriver 409 Warranty coverage 447
Parktronic* system sensor 351 Spare fuses 409 Washing the vehicle 348
Plastic and rubber parts 354 Towing eye bolt 409 Wear pattern (tires) 340
Power washer 349 Universal pliers 409 Weights 460
Seat belts 353 Wheel wrench 409 Wheel change 425
Steering wheel 353 Vehicle washing 350 Tightening torque 431
Tar stains 349 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 476 Wheels
Vehicle washing 350 Voice control system* 476 Tires and wheels 311
Window cleaning 352 Window curtain airbags 66
Wood trims 354 Windows see Side windows 218
Vehicle level Windshield
Changing 249 Defogging 198, 211
Setting 249 Refilling washer fluid 310
Automatic 249 Replacing wiper blades 424
Manual 249 Washer fluid 310
Vehicle level control system*
Airmatic DC* 247

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Windshield washer fluid Wiping

Message in display 405 And washing simultaneously 52
Refilling 310 Interval 52
Wiping with 52 With windshield washer fluid 52
Windshield wipers 51 Wood trims
Fast wiper speed 52 Cleaning 354
Intermittent wiping 52
X
Replacing wiper blades 423, 424
Xenon headlamps*
Single wipe 52
Bi-Xenon* 471
Switching on 51
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 52
Winter driving
Block heater* 342
Snow chains 342
Tires 341
Transmission program mode 179
Winter tires 341
Winter driving instructions 294
Winter tires 341
Wiper blades 351
Installing 424
Removing 424
Replacing 424

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Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For
expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider
this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.

Warning G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Re-
printing, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.01-2282-31
Press time May 7, 2004
GSP/TIP
Printed in Germany