2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON clock

25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
LLeft turn signal indica-
tor lamp
2
vABS/ ESP warning
lamp
353
3
Speedometer
4
Multifunction display
153
5
lDistance warning
lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
357
6
KRight turn signal indi-
cator lamp
7
Coolant temperature dis-
play with:•Coolant temperature
warning lamp
356
Item
Page
8
Tachometer with:1Supplemental
restraint system
indicator lamp
359
-Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) malfunc-
tion indicator lamp
352
357
BLow beam headlamp
indicator
51
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator
145
9
Main odometer with:

Selector lever position
47


Program mode
188
a
Clock with:
167
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
354
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
354
Item
Page
?Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, USA
only
355
±Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, Canada
only
355
HTire pressure warning
lamp*
358
390
b
Fuel display with:AFuel reserve warning
lamp
357
c
Reset button for:

Resetting trip odometer
151


Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
150


Confirming new time set-
tings
167

150 Controls in detailInstrument clusterA full view illustration of the instrument
cluster can be found in the “At a glance”
section of this manual (
page 24).
The instrument cluster is activated when
you


open a door


turn on the ignition


press the reset button (
page 24)


switch on the exterior lamps
You can change the instrument cluster set-
tings in the instrument cluster submenu of
the control system (
page 165).
Instrument cluster illumination
Use the reset button (
page 24) to adjust
the illumination brightness for the instru-
ment cluster.To brighten illumination

Turn the reset button in the instrument
cluster clockwise (
page 24).
The instrument cluster illumination will
brighten.
To dim illumination

Turn the reset button in the instrument
cluster counterclockwise (
page 24).
The instrument cluster illumination will
dim.
iThe instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to
suit ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will
also be adjusted automatically when
you switch on the vehicle’s exterior
lamps.

168 Controls in detailControl systemSynchronizing the time
This function can only be seen on vehicles
with COMAND and navigation module*.
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the Time/Date
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Time sync. with head unit
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to select the de-
sired setting.Set time (hours)
This function can only be seen when time
synchronization is switched off.

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the Time/Date
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Clock, hours
.
The selection marker is on the hour set-
ting.

Pressæ orç to set the hours.

Confirm by pressing reset button.Set time (minutes)
This function can only be seen when time
synchronization is switched off.

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the Time/Date
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Clock, minutes
.
The selection marker is on the minute
setting.

Pressæ orç to set the minutes.

Confirm by pressing reset button.

402 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?1Handle
2Cover
Turn handle 1 to the right as far as it
will go and remove cover 2.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel is located in the cargo
compartment underneath the third row
seat cushions and footwell. To access the
spare wheel, fold seat cushions and foot-
well up (
page 401). 1Vehicle tool kit
Wheel bolt wrench and Jack
2Spare wheel
3Luggage bowl
Removing the spare wheel

Turn luggage bowl counterclockwise.

Remove spare wheel2.
Storing the spare wheel

Place spare wheel2 in wheel well.

Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop
to secure the spare wheel.Minispare wheel
In the case of a flat tire, you may tempo-
rarily use the Minispare wheel when ob-
serving the following restrictions:


Do not exceed a vehicle speed of
50 mph (80km / h).


Drive to the nearest tire repair facility
to have the flat tire repaired or re-
placed as appropriate.


Do not operate vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.Warning!
G
The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted.
The Minispare wheel should only be used
temporarily, and replaced with a regular
road wheel as quickly as possible.

405 Practical hints
Unlocking / locking in an emergency
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
Close the passenger doors and the tail-
gate.

Press the central locking switch in the
cockpit (
page 123).

Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the passenger doors are still
visible. If necessary, push them down
manually.

Slide mechanical key2 out of the
SmartKey.

Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.
Fuel filler flap emergency release
1Release knob
Remove right-side tail trim.

Turn release knob1 clockwise (ar-
row).
The fuel filler flap can know be opened.Manually unlocking the gear selector
lever
In the case of power failure, the transmis-
sion selector lever can be manually un-
locked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
Depending on production date, your vehi-
cle is equipped with cup holders in either
the center console or in the center arm-
rest.
Cup holder in the center console
1Pin

407 Practical hints
Opening / closing in an emergency
Opening / closing in an emergency
Tilt / sliding sunroof*
You can open or close the tilt / sliding sun-
roof or manually should an electrical mal-
function occur.
The tilt / sliding sunroof drive is located be-
hind cover1 of the interior overhead
light.
1Cover
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.

Press on cover1 in direction of the ar-
row to release it.2Hole
3Crank

Take crank3 out of the glove box.

Insert crank3 through hole2.

Turn crank3 clockwise to:

slide sunroof closed


raise sunroof at the rear

Turn crank3 counterclockwise to:

slide sunroof open


lower sunroof at the rear
iDo not disconnect the electrical con-
nectors.
iTurn crank3 slowly and smoothly.
The tilt / sliding sunroof or must be
resynchronized after being operated
manually (
page 227).

414 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsLow beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only)
Turn housing cover3 counterclock-
wise and remove it.

Pull electrical connector7 off.

Unclip the retainer spring on the bulb
socket and take out the bulb.

Insert the new bulb so that its base lo-
cates in the recess on the lower left
and is level to it.

Clip on the retainer spring.

Plug electrical connector7 onto the
bulb.

Align housing cover3 and turn it
clockwise.High beam bulb/high beam flasher
bulb (halogen headlamps)/high beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps)

Turn bulb socket1 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Pull electrical connector5 off.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket1.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket1 and turn clockwise until it
engages.

Plug electrical connector5 onto the
bulb.

Place bulb socket1 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.Front turn signal lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket4 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket4.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket4 and turn clockwise until it
engages.

Place bulb socket4 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Parking and standing lamp bulb

Pull out bulb socket6 with the bulb.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket6.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket6 and turn clockwise until it
engages.

Press bulb socket6 back into the
lamp.

415 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Side marker lamp bulb
Carefully slide the lamp towards the
front in direction of arrows.

Remove the rear end first.

Turn the bulb socket with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.

Insert the new bulb into the bulb sock-
et.

Place the bulb socket back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.

To reinstall the lamp, set the front end
in the bumper and let the rear end en-
gage.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp assemblies
The tail lamps are equipped with HiP bulbs.License plate lamp
1Screw

Switch off the lights.

Loosen both screws1 and remove
lamp.

Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall
lamp.

Retighten the screws.
Warning!
G
The bulbs in the tail lamps cannot be re-
placed individually. The tail lamp bulbs are
under pressure and could explode during an
attempt to replace them.
If the tail lamps are malfunctioning, have
them exchanged at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.