2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 seat memory

116 Controls in detailMemory function
Memory function
You can store up to three different settings
per SmartKey.
The following settings are saved for each
stored position:

Driver’s seat and backrest position


Steering wheel position


Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
position


Passenger side exterior rear view mir-
ror position


Front passenger seat position
These SmartKey-dependent memory set-
tings can be deactivated if desired
(
page 152).
!Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv-
er should check and adjust the seat
height, seat position fore and aft, and
seat backrest angle if necessary, to en-
sure adequate control, reach and com-
fort. The head restraint should also be
adjusted for proper height. See also the
section on airbags (
page 57) for
more information on proper seat posi-
tioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, opera-
tion and comfort. Both the interior and
outside rear view mirrors should be ad-
justed for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.
Warning!
G
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

117 Controls in detail
Memory function
The memory switch is located on the door.
MMemory button
1, 2, 3Stored positions
Be sure the ignition is switched on or
the relevant door is open and the
SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch.
Storing positions in memory
Adjust the seats, steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirrors to the de-
sired position (
page 34).

Press memory buttonM.

Release memory button and press
stored position button 1, 2 or 3 within
three seconds.
All the settings are stored at the select-
ed position.
Recalling positions from memory
On memory button, press and hold
stored position button1, 2 or3 until
the seat, steering wheel and exterior
rear view mirrors have fully moved to
the stored positions.iReleasing the button immediately
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions.Warning!
G
Do not operate the power seats using the
memory button if the seat backrest is in an
excessively reclined position. Doing so
could cause damage to front or rear seats.
First move backrest to an upright position.

133 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu1
Menu2
Menu3
Menu4
Menu5
Menu6
Menu7
Menu8
Standard dis-
play
AUDIO
NAVI*
Distronic*
Malfunction
memory
Settings
Trip computer
Telephone
Commands/submenusDigital speed-
ometer
Select radio
station
Activate
route guid-
ance
Call up set-
tings
Call up malfunc-
tion messages
Reset to factory
settings
Fuel consumption
statistics after
start
Load phone
book
Call up FSS
PLUS
Operate CD
player
Instrument clus-
ter submenu
Fuel consumption
statistics since
the last reset
Search for
name in
phone book
Check tire pres-
sure*
Time/Date sub-
menu
Call up range
Check engine oil
level
Lighting sub-
menuVehicle sub-
menuConvenience
submenuDynamic seat*
submenu

151 Controls in detail
Control system
After entering the vehicle, the steering
wheel and seat will move into the position
stored in memory when

the driver’s door is closed


you put the SmartKey in the starter
switch or press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button*


you press the appropriate stored posi-
tion button on the memory switch
(page 117).

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to
the
Convenience
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Function Easy-entry feature
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to change the
easy-entry / exit setting.
The following settings are available for the
easy-entry / exit feature
Warning!
G
You must make sure that no one can be-
come trapped or injured by the moving
steering wheel and the driver’s seat when
the easy-entry / exit feature is in operation
and the driver’s door is being opened or the
SmartKey is removed from the starter
switch.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry / exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and / or personal injury.
iTo cancel seat / steering wheel move-
ment, do one of the following:

Press seat adjustment switch
(page 35).


Move the steering column stalk
(page 37).


Press the memory button
(page 117).
off
The
easy-entry / exit
feature is deactivat-
ed
Steering col.
Only the steering
column is moved.
Steering col. +
seat

Both the steering
column and the
seat are moved.

345 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
<
Driver’s seat belt
Fasten seatbelt!
The display reminds you and your passen-
gers to fasten seat belts.

Fasten the seat belts.
Fr pass. seat belt
Fasten seatbelt!
The display reminds you and your passen-
gers to fasten seat belts.

Fasten the seat belts.
Seat belt system
Visit workshop!
The seat belt system is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
9
Service memory full
See Operator’s Manual
The FSS Plus service memory cannot
save any more data.

Have the service memory checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

413 Technical terms
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.
GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs DVD digital maps for
navigation.
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer
and fuel gauge.Kickdown
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.
Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirror posi-
tions for each SmartKey.Menu
The control system displays are ar-
ranged in menus. Each menu contains
a number of commands for particular
systems. In the Audio menu, for exam-
ple, you will find the commands
SELECT
RADIO STATION
or
OPERATE CD PLAYER
.
Using commands, you can directly
change the settings for your vehicle.
MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
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.

421 Index
Side windows with
KEYLESS-GO* 200, 203
Sliding/pop-up roof* 201
Sliding/pop-up roof* with
KEYLESS-GO* 200, 203
Sliding/pop-up roof* with
SmartKey 202
Trunk
Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 102,
103
Trunk lid 99
Windows 197
Windows with SmartKey 199
Closing the trunk lid 102, 103
Cockpit 20, 411
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 412
COMAND 412
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 123
High beam flasher 47
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 48Consumer information 408
Control system 129, 412
AUDIO menu 134
Convenience submenu 150
Display digital speedometer 134
Distronic* menu 136
Functions 133
Instrument cluster submenu 141,
143
Lighting submenu 146
Malfunction memory menu 137
Menus 132, 133, 413
Multifunction display 129
Multifunction steering wheel 130
Selecting radio system 134
Selecting satellite radio* system 135
Settings menu 138
Standard display menu 134
Submenus 131, 133
TEL* menu 155
Trip computer menu 153
Vehicle submenu 149Convenience submenu 150
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 150
Adjusting dynamic seat* 153
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 152
Setting Smartkey-dependency 152
Coolant
Checking level 285
Messages in display 329, 330, 331
Temperature gauge 127
Warning lamp 314
Coolant temperature 277
Cruise control 211, 412
Canceling 212
Driving downhill 212
Driving uphill 212
Fine adjustment 213
Lever 218
Saving current speed 212
Setting speeds 213
Cruise control lever 211
Cup holder in the center console 243
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 411

426 IndexGPS 413
GPS see COMAND 251
H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 259
Reprogramming integrated remote
control 263
Hazard warning flasher 123
Switching off 124
Switching on 124
Headlamps
Automatic control 120
Bi-Xenon* 411
Cleaning system* 170
Switching off 52
Switching on 47
Headlamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn
signal lenses 304
Heated seats* 113
Heated steering wheel* 248
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36
Steering wheel 37
Vehicle level 227High beam flasher 47, 123
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 338
Replacing bulbs 359
Switching on 123
Hood 281
Closing 281
Message in display 335
Opening 281
Hydroplaning 271
I
Identification labels 390
Ignition 31, 33
Switching on 44
Immobilizer 83
Activating 83
Deactivating 83
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 65
Installing 69
LATCH child seat anchors 71Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 255
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 168
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 69
Towing eye bolt 384
Wiper blades 365
Instrument cluster 22, 126, 307, 413
Coolant temperature gauge 127
Illumination 126
Multifunction display 129
Outside temperature indicator 128
Selecting language 142
Instrument lighting 126, 127
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 262
Erasing memory 263
Gate operator 262
Hand-held transmitter 259
Operation 262
Rolling code programming 261