2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON service

474 IndexI
Identification labels 440
Ignition 34, 36
Switching on 47, 48, 54
Immobilizer 97
Activating 97
Deactivating 97
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 73
Installing 82
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 274
Inserting the cargo tie-down ring in the
mounting element 253
Inserting the mounting elements into the
cargo rails 252
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 191
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 82
Towing eye bolt 433
Wiper blades 417
Installing the storage box 256Instrument cluster 24, 150, 349, 461
Coolant
Temperature indicator 151
Illumination 150
Multifunction display 153
Outside temperature indicator 152
Selecting language 166
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 281
Erasing memory 282
Gate operator 281
Hand-held transmitter 279
Operation 282
Rolling code programming 280
Interior lighting 147
Activating automatic control 147
Deactivating automatic control 147
Delayed switch-off 173
Manual operation 148
Interior lighting in the rear 149
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 42
Interior storage spaces
Glove box 259J
Jack 402
Jump starting 428
K
Key, Mechanical 404
Key, SmartKey
Changing the batteries 408, 409
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing the batteries 408, 409
KEYLESS-GO* 461
Activating ignition with 36
Closing
Tailgate 119, 121
Factory setting 110
Global locking 110
Global unlocking 110
Important notes 108
Locking the vehicle 113
Opening the tailgate 112
Remote control 107
Starting the engine 48, 54
Turning off engine 59
Unlocking the tailgate 112
Unlocking with 33
Kickdown 189, 461
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 165

476 IndexLow beam headlamps 51
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 410, 411
Lowering
Vehicle 422
M
Main Dimensions 448
Maintenance 12
Maintenance service
Maintenance service data
information 343
Overdue 340
Resetting maintenance service
indicator 341
When due 339
Maintenance service indicator 339
Calling up 341
Clearing 340
Resetting 341
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 462
Malfunction
Displaying 161
Manual headlamp mode 142
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 405
Interior lighting control 148Sliding/pop-up roof* 407
Unlocking the driver’s door 404
Unlocking the gear selector
lever 405
Massage function 131
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 216
Maximum inflation pressure 334
Maximum load rating 333
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 333
Mechanical key 404
Memory function 138, 462
Recalling positions from
memory 139
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 140
Storing SmartKey dependent
settings 139
Menus 156
AUDIO 158
Distronic* 160, 235
In control system 156, 157
Settings menu 162
Standard display 158
Submenus 155
TEL* 179
Trip computer 178Vehicle status message memory 161
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 165
Minispare wheel
Mounting 421
Mirrors
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirrors 191
Auto-dimming mirror 191
Exterior rear view mirror 42
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 176, 192
Interior rear view mirror 42
Storing exterior mirror parking
position 140
MON 297
MON (Motor Octane Number) 462
Mph or km/h in speedometer 165
Multifunction display 153, 462
Selecting language 166
Standard display 157

478 IndexOpening the tailgate from the inside with
handle 116
Operating
CD player 159
Radio 158
Safety 16
Telephone* 179
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operation
Garage door opener 282
Integrated remote control 282
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 347
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 129
Outside temperature indicator 152
Overhead control panel 29
Garage door opener 277
Overspeed range 462
P
Paintwork 346
Panic alarm 86
Panic button on SmartKey 86Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 259
Parking 56
Parking brake 49, 56
Engaging 56
Message in display 376
Releasing 49
Parking lamps 411
Switching on 141
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 140, 176,
192
Parts service 438
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 360
Passenger compartment
Fuse box 435
Interior lighting 147
Interior rear view mirror 42
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 62
Pedals 285
Phone book*
Loading 181
Quick search 181Phone number*
Dialing 181
Redialing 181
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 350
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 403
Poly-V-belt drive 462
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 139
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing in memory 139
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 322
Power assistance 286
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 39
Adjusting head restraint height 40
Adjusting head restraint tilt 40
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 39
Adjusting seat height 39
Memory function 138
Removing/installing head
restraints 126
Seat fore and aft adjustment 39

480 IndexRecovery services
For stolen vehicle 277
Regular checks 297
Reinstalling the battery 427
Remote control
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 107
Remote controls
Integrated 279
SmartKey 102, 107
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 276
Removing
Vehicle battery 426
Wheel 421
Wiper blades 417
Removing and installing
Front seat head restraints 126
Removing and installing seat
cushions 136
Removing the storage box 256
Removing the twin roller blind 258
Replacing
Bulbs 410
Front lamp bulbs 413
Fuses 434
License plate lamp bulbs 415Rear lamp bulbs 411, 415
Side marker lamp bulb 415
Wiper blades 416
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reprogramming
integrated remote control 282
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 162
Resetting
All functions (control system) 162
All functions of a submenu 163
Fuel consumption 178
Maintenance service indicator 341
Service indicator (FSS) 342
Trip odometer 151
Residual heat utilization 207, 219
Residual ventilation 219
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 219
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 73
Rim 334
Rims and Tires 443
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid* 269Roadside assistance 12
Rolling code programming 280
Rolling up the cargo compartment
cover 257
RON 297
RON (Research Octane Number) 463
Rubber parts
Cleaning 350
S
Safety
Occupant 62
Safety belts see Seat belts 44
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 87
Saving current speed 229
SBC 92
SBC brake system 463
Activation 93
Deactivation 94
Driving hints 95
Messages in display 375, 376
Self-check 94
Warning lamp 92
Seat belt force limiter 72

481 Index
Seat belts 69
Cleaning 349
Fastening 44
Proper use of 46, 71
Safety guidelines 66
Warning lamp 357
Seat heater*
Switching off 132
Switching on 132
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 133
Switching on 133
Seating capacity 312
Seats 124
Adjusting 38
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 130
Easy entry/exit feature* 124
Heater* 132
Split rear bench seat* 247
Ventilation 133
Selecting display 166, 167
Selector lever
Lock 47, 183
Message in the display 368Position (automatic
transmission) 183
Self-test
Occupant Classification System 81
Tele Aid* 270
Service
Batteries 424
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 341
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 308
Service memory
Messages in display 397
Setting
Convenience functions 164, 175
Cruise control 229
Daytime running lamp mode 170
Distronic* time interval 239
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 140
Higher speed in cruise control 231
Higher speed in Distronic* 237
Hours (clock) 168
Individual vehicle settings 162
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 173Lamps and lighting (control
system) 170
Language, multifunction display 166
Locator lighting 171
Lower speed in cruise control 231
Lower speed in Distronic* 238
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 165
Minutes (clock) 168, 169
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 176
Slower speed in cruise control 231
Slower speed in Distronic* 238
SmartKey dependent memory 176
Speed in cruise control 231
Speed in Distronic* 237
Speedometer display mode 165
Suspension tuning 244
Temperature (interior) 201, 214
Temperature indicator 165
Tire inflation pressure 167
Units
Speedometer 165
Temperature 165
Tire inflation pressure 167
Vehicle level control 245

483 Index
SRS 464
SRS indicator lamp 25, 359
Standing lamps 141
Standing water 292
Starter switch 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 47
Steering column
Height adjustment 41
Length adjustment 41
Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Cleaning 350
Electrical adjustment 41
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 277
Stopping
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 227
Windows 223
Storage box in cargo compartment 255
Storage compartment with cup holder in
the center armrest 263
Storage compartments 259
Glove box 259Storage space under center armrest (Vehi-
cles with cup holder in the center
console) 260
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions in memory 139
Storing tires 309
Submenus
Convenience 175
For settings 155
In control system 157
Instrument cluster 165, 167
Lighting 170
Resetting functions in Control
system 163
Selecting 163
Settings menu 163
Vehicle 174
Sun visors 193
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 464
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 244
For sporty driving style 244
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 174Engine 57
ESP 91
Hazard warning flasher 146
Headlamps 57
Seat heating* 132
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 174
ESP 92
Hazard warning flasher 146
Headlamps 51
Parking lamps 141
Seat heating* 132
Windshield wipers 52
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 160
Synchronizing
ESP 367
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 227
Power windows 223
Synchronizing the time 168
T
Tachometer 152
Displaying gear range 186
Overspeed range 152
Tail lamps 411, 415

484 IndexTailgate
Message in display 399
Opening 115
opening with KEYLESS-GO* 112
Opening with SmartKey 106
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 112
Unlocking with SmartKey 106
Tar stains 346
Tele Aid
Messages in display 397, 398
Tele Aid System 464
Tele Aid* 269
Emergency calls 271
Information 274
Initiating an emergency call
manually 272
Remote door unlock 276
Roadside Assistance 273
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 277
System self-check 270
Tele Aid System 270
Upgrade scenario 275
Telematics* 464
Telephone* 26, 268
Answering a call 180Dialing a number from the phone
book 181
Ending a call 181
Loading phone book* 181
Messages in display 399
Messages in the display 399
Operating 179
Redialing 181
Telescoping rod 254
Temperature
Display mode 165
Setting interior temperature 201
Setting units in display 165
Tires 317
The coolant level is correct if the
level 304
Tightening torque 422, 464
Time
Setting hours 168
Setting minutes 168, 169
TIN 334
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 335
Tire and Loading Information 311
Tire and loading terminology 332
Tire care and maintenance 308Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 316
Setting units 167
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 308
Tire load rating 334
Tire ply composition and material
used 334
Tire speed rating 325, 335
Tire terminology 332
Tire traction 290
Tires
Direction of rotation 310
Driving instructions 288
Messages in display 390, 391, 392
Retreads 307
Rotating 335
Service life 308
Temperature 317, 331
Tire pressure monitor warning
lamp* 358
Tread depth 309, 337
Wear pattern 336
Winter 337

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Title illustration no. P00.01-2508-31
Press time July 20, 2004
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
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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.