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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
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428 IndexLanguage
Multifunction display 142
Setting 142
LATCH child seat anchors 71
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 391
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 308
Level control system*
Airmatic DC* 226
Lever
For cruise control 218
License plate lamps 360
Messages in display 338
Replacing bulbs 363
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 307
Light sensor 338
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 247
Lighting 119
Automatic headlamp mode 120
Combination switch 123
Daytime running lamp mode 121Door entry lamps 125
Exterior lamp switch 119
Front fog lamps 122
High beams 123
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Instruments 126, 127
Interior 124
Locator lighting 121
Low beam 119
Manual headlamp mode 120
Night security illumination 121
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Settings (control system) 146
Trunk lamp 125
Limiting the gear range 160
Limp Home Mode 167
Loading 233
Cargo tie-down rings 241
Instructions 240
Roof rack* 233
Ski sack* 233
Split rear bench seat* 236Locator lighting 121
Setting 147
Lock button 413
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 54
Locking 51, 88
Automatic while driving 106
Centrally from inside 107
Fuel filler flap 278
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Global, SmartKey 89
Separately the trunk 105
Vehicle in an emergency 354
Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 96
Loss of SmartKeys 91, 96
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 338
Replacing bulbs 359
Lowering
Vehicle 374
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M
Main Dimensions 398
Maintenance 12
Malfunction
Displaying 137
Malfunction memory 137
Calling up 137
Clearing 138
MANUAL
Shift program mode
(SL 55 AMG Kompressor) 165
Manual headlamp mode 120
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 357
Interior lighting control 125
Locking the trunk 105
Sliding/pop-up roof* or panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof* 358
Unlocking the driver’s door 353
Unlocking the transmission lever 357
Unlocking the trunk lid 354
Massage function 113
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 190
Mechanical key 353Memory function 116, 413
Recalling positions from
memory 117
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 118
Storing SmartKey dependent
settings 117
Menus 132
AUDIO 134
Control system 413
Distronic* 136, 217
In control system 132, 133
Malfunction memory 137
Settings menu 138
Standard display 134
Submenus 131
TEL* 155
Trip computer 153
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 141
Minispare wheel
Mounting 373Mirrors
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 168
Automatic antiglare* for inside
mirror 168
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 152, 169
Interior rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior mirror parking
position 118
MON 279
MON (Motor Octane Number) 413
Mph or km/h in speedometer 141
Multicontour seat* 111
Multifunction display 129, 414
Selecting language 142
Standard display 133
Multifunction display messages
ABS 319
Batteries 320, 324, 325
Brake fluid 328
Brake pads 326
Check engine 313
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Submenus
Convenience 150
For settings 131
In control system 133
Instrument cluster 141, 143
Lighting 146
Resetting functions in Control
system 139
Selecting 139
Settings menu 139
Vehicle 149
Sun visors 170
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 415
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 226
For sporty driving style 226
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 149
Engine 52
ESP 78
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 52
Seat heating* 114Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 149
ESP 79
Front fog lamps 122
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 47
High beams 123
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Seat heating* 114
Windshield wipers 48
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 136
Synchronizing
ESP 323
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* 209
Power windows 200
Sliding/pop-up roof* 204
Time 144
T
Tachometer 128
Displaying gear range 160
Overspeed range 128
Tail lamps 360, 363
Tar stains 303Tele Aid
Messages in display 345, 346
Tele Aid System 415
Tele Aid* 250
Emergency calls 252
Information 255
Initiating an emergency call
manually 253
Remote door unlock 257
Roadside Assistance 254
SOS button 253
Stolen vehicle tracking services 258
System self-check 251
Tele Aid System 250
Upgrade signals 256
Telematics* 415
Telephone* 24, 249
Answering a call 156
Dialing a number from the phone
book 156
Ending a call 156
Loading phone book* 156
Messages in the display 346
Operating 155
Redialing 157
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440 IndexVehicle washing 304
Vehicle with TIREFIT kit (E 55 AMG) 350
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 415
Voice control system* 415
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 222
Distronic* 216
Drivers seat belts 62
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 389
Washing the vehicle 302
Wear pattern (tires) 293
Weights 399
Wheel change 370
Tightening torque 374
Wheels
Rotating 293
Tires and wheels 289
Window curtain airbags 61Windows see Side windows 197
Windshield
Defogging 179, 189
Refilling washer fluid 288
Replacing wiper blades 365
Washer fluid 288
Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 347
Refilling 288
Wiping with 49
Windshield wipers 48, 169
Fast wiper speed 48
Intermittent wiping 48
Replacing wiper blades 364, 365
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 49
Winter driving
Block heater* 296
Snow chains 296
Tires 295
Transmission program mode 164
Winter tires 295Winter driving instructions 273
Winter tires 295
Wiper blades 305
Installing 365
Removing 365
Replacing 365
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 49
Interval 48
With windshield washer fluid 49
Wood trims
Cleaning 308
X
Xenon headlamps*
Bi-Xenon* 411