2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON engine

462 Technical termsMaintenance 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.
Maximum load rating
(
page 333)
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(page 333)
Maximum tire inflation pressure
(page 334)
Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirror posi-
tions for each SmartKey.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.
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
(
page 334)Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine sp ee d ra nge , a s i t m ay re sul t in s e-
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.

463 Technical terms
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:


Engine


Clutch/torque converter


Transmission


Transfer case*


Drive shaft


Axle shafts/axles
Production options weight
(
page 334)
PSI
(Pounds per s
quare i
nch)
(
page 334)Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operationS and
operationC.
E 55 AMG with steering wheel gearshift
control and manual shift program: in
addition to S and C (for sporty S or
comfortable C operation), you can use
M for manual shift program.
Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, air bags and
child restraint systems. As indepen-
dent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.
Rim
(
page 334)RON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
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.
SBC
(S
ensotronic B
rake C
ontrol)
Electronically controlled hydraulic
braking system for increased braking
safety and comfort.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being moved out of positionP
without the ignition or engine on and
brake pedal depressed.

465 Index
A
ABS 87, 459
ABS control 87
Malfunction indicator lamp 352
Messages in display 364
Warning lamp 352
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission* 189
Accessory weight 332
Accident
In case of 55
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 206, 218
Air recirculation mode 204, 216
Anti-theft alarm system 98
Automatic climate control
(4-zone*) 213
Automatic climate control
(Dual-zone) 201
Central locking (control system) 174
Climate control 198, 199
Defrosting 203, 215
Distance warning function* 241
Distronic* 237
Easy-entry/exit feature* 175
ESP 92Exterior headlamps 51
Exterior lamps 142
Fog lamps 144
Hazard warning flasher 146
Headlamps 51
Ignition 34
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* 36
Immobilizer 57, 97
Rear window defroster 195
Residual heat 207, 219
Seat heater* 132
Tow-away alarm 99
Windshield wipers 52
Activating intermitted wipe 54
Activating intermittent wipe 54
Adding
Engine oil 302
Additional turn signal 411
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 219
Adjusting 38
Air distribution 214
Air volume 202, 215
Backrest tilt 39
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 130Exterior rear view mirror 42
Head restraint height 40, 128
Head restraint tilt 40
Instrument cluster illumination 150
Interior rear view mirror 42
Mirrors 41
Rear head restraints 129
Seat cushion tilt 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 39
Seat height 39
Seats 38
Steering column height 41
Steering wheel 40
Adjusting seat backrest position 249
Adjusting steering column in or out 41
Adjusting steering column up or down 41
Adjusting the dynamic seat 177
Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 206, 218
Turning on 206, 218
Air distribution
Adjusting 201, 214
Air pressure 332
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 318

467 Index
Automatic transmission 183
Comfort program mode 188
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 190
Gear ranges 186
Gear selector lever position 187
Gear shifting malfunctions 190
Manual shifting 185
One-touch gearshifting 185
Program mode selector switch 188
Selector lever position 183
Starting the engine 47
Automatic transmission*
Accelerator position 189
Kickdown 189
B
Backrest
Folding forward 247
Folding rearward 248
Bar 333
BAS 89, 459
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 408, 409
Check lamp 105, 111
Checking 106, 112Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 408, 409
Batteries, vehicle
Charging 427
Disconnecting 426
Reconnecting 427
Removing 426
Service 424
Battery discharged
Jump starting 428
Bead 333
Belt reel 254
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 459
Block heater* 338
Blocking
Rear window operation 84
Brake assist system (BAS) 459
Brake fluid 297, 377
Brake pads
Message in display 375
Brakes
Brake fluid 298
Warning lamp 354
Break-in period 284Bulbs, replacing
Additional turn signals 410
Fog lamps 410
Front lamps 410, 413
High beam 411
High mounted brake lamp 411
License plate lamps 411, 415
Low beam 411
Parking lamps 411
Side marker lamps 410, 415
Standing lamps 411
Tail lamp 411
Tail lamp assemblies 415
Turn signal lamp 410
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 459
Calling up
Distronic* settings 160
Maintenance service indicator 341
Range (distance to empty) 179
CAN system 459
Cargo compartment
Fuse box 435
Cargo compartment cover 257
Cargo management system* 252
Cargo net 256

468 IndexCargo tie-down rings 251
CD player
Operating 159
Center console
Lower part 28
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 360
Upper part 27
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 165
Central locking
From inside 122
Switch 122
Switching on/off (control
system) 174
Unlocking from inside 122
Central locking switch 122
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 408, 409
Batteries (SmartKey) 408, 409
SmartKey setting 175
Vehicle level 246
Charging
Vehicle batteries 427CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 355
Checking
Coolant level 303
Oil level 297, 300
Tire inflation pressure 297
Vehicle lighting 297
Child safety 73
Airbags 64
Infant and child restraint systems 69,
73
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 84
Cigarette lighter 266
Cleaning
Headlamps 191
Windshield 53
Wood trims 350
Cleaning tires 309
Clock 168Closing
Glove box 259
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 225
Side windows 222
Tailgate
Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 119,
121
Windows 221
Closing the tailgate 117, 119, 121
Closing the tailgate from the outside (vehi-
cles without KEYLESS-GO*) 118
Cockpit 22, 459
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 460
Cold tire inflation pressure 333
Collapsible wheel chock 403
COMAND 460
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 145
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 52
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 188

469 Index
Control system 153, 460
AUDIO menu 158
Convenience submenu 175
Display digital speedometer 158
Distronic* menu 160
Functions 157
Instrument cluster submenu 165,
167
Lighting submenu 170
Menus 156, 157
Multifunction display 153
Multifunction steering wheel 154
Selecting radio system 158
Selecting satellite radio* system 159
Settings menu 162
Standard display menu 158
Submenus 155, 157
TEL* menu 179
Trip computer menu 178
Vehicle status message memory
menu 161
Vehicle submenu 174
Convenience submenu 175
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 175Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 176
Setting SmartKey-dependency 176
Coolant
Adding water 298
Checking level 303
Messages in display 378, 379, 380
Warning lamp 356
Coolant temperature 295
Cruise control 228, 460
Canceling 230
Driving downhill 229
Driving uphill 229
Fine adjustment 231
Lever 236
Saving current speed 229
Setting speeds 231
Cruise control lever 228
Cup holder in the center console 262,
264
Cup holders 262
Curb weight 333
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 459D
Daytime running lamp mode 143
Setting 170
Deactivating 213
Air conditioning (cooling) 206
Air recirculation mode 205, 217
Alarm 98
Anti-theft alarm system 98
Automatic climate control
(Dual-zone) 201
Central locking (control system) 174
Climate control 198, 199
Cruise control 230
Defrosting 203, 216
Distance warning function* 241
Distronic* 239
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 59
Engine with the SmartKey 57
ESP 91
Exterior lamps 142
Hazard warning flasher 146
Headlamps 57
Immobilizer 97
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 173
Rear window defroster 195

471 Index
Doors
Message in display 381
Opening from inside vehicle 114
Opening from outside 110
DOT 333, 460
Downhill driving
Cruise control 229
Downshifting 185
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 130
Driving
General instructions 44
Hydroplaning 289
In winter 291
Problems 55
Safety systems 87
With Distronic* 241
Driving hints
SBC brake system 95
Driving instructions 285
Driving off 288
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 95
ABS 87
BAS 89
ESP 89, 460SBC brake system 92
Driving systems 228
Airmatic DC* 244
Cruise control 228
Distronic* 232
Driving safety systems 87
Vehicle level control 245
DTR see Distronic* 460
Dual control*
Airmatic DC* 244
Dual-zone automatic climate control 196
E
Easy-entry/exit
Message in display 376
Easy-entry/exit feature* 124
Activating 175
Interrupting movement 124, 175
Electrical fuses 434
Electrical system 447
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 89,
460
Emergency call system* 270
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 272
With Tele Aid* 271Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 190
Emergency operations
Opening/closing Sliding/pop-up
roof* 407
Remote door unlock 276
Unlocking the vehicle 404
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 72, 460
Emission control 294
Ending
A call (telephone) 181
Engine 442
Compartment 299
Message in the display 355, 378
Starting 47
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 48, 54
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Turning off the engine with the
SmartKey 57
Engine compartment
Hood 299
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 355,
378
Engine number 460

472 IndexEngine oil
Adding 302
Checking level 300
Consumption 300
Display messages 382
Messages in display 301
Viscosity 460
ESP 89, 460
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP 95
Switching off 91
Switching on 92
Synchronizing 367
Warning lamp 353
ETD 460
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior lamp switch 141
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 42
Parking position for 176
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 165
Fastening the seat belts 44
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 231First aid kit 401
Flat tire 418
Mounting the spare wheel 419
Spare wheel 419
Flexible Service System (FSS) 461
Floormats 268
Fog lamp, rear 145
Fog lamps
Switching on 144
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 386
Switching on 144
Folding back folding bench seat 136
Folding bench seat in cargo
compartment 134
Folding head restraints back 127
Following distance in Distronic* 239
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with ESP 95
4MATIC 95
4-zone automatic climate control* 208
Front airbags 67
Front doors
Opening from inside vehicle 115
Front fog lamp
Replacing bulb 411Front interior lighting 148
Front lamps 411
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 413
Switching on 141
Front reading lamps
Switching on/off 148
Front seat head restraints
Power seat 126
Removing and installing 126
Front seats
Heater* 132
FSS (Flexible Service System) 461
Fuel 297
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 357
Premium unleaded gasoline 297
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 178
Since last reset 178
Fuel filler flap 296
Locking 296
Unlocking 296
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 385
Fuel tank
Filler flap 296