2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E320CDI brake light

323 Operation
Tires and wheels

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Press buttonè orÿ on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel repeatedly
until the standard display menu ap-
pears in the multifunction display
(page 150).

Press the j or k button until the
current inflation pressures for each tire
appear in the multifunction display.iPossible differences between the read-
ings of a tire inflation pressure gauge of
an air hose, e.g. gas station equipment,
and the vehicle’s control system can
occur. The readings issued by the con-
trol system are more precise.
Warning!
G
When the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light is lit, one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. You should
stop and check your tires as soon as possi-
ble, and inflate them to the proper pressure
as indicated on the vehicle’s tire information
placard. Driving on a significantly under-in-
flated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability. Each tire, including the
spare, should be checked monthly when
cold and set to the recommended inflation
pressure as specified in the vehicle placard
and owner’s manual.iThe recommended tire inflation pres-
sures for your vehicle can be found on
the placard on the driver’s door B-pillar
or the inside of the fuel filler flap, not in
the owner’s manual.
Warning!
G
The tire pressure monitoring system does
not indicate a warning for wrongly selected
inflation pressures. Always adjust tire infla-
tion pressure according to the placard locat-
ed on the driver’s door B-pillar or the inside
of the fuel filler flap.
The tire pressure monitoring system is not
able to issue a warning due to a sudden dra-
matic loss of pressure (e.g. tire blowout
caused by a foreign object). In this case
bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully apply-
ing the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering
maneuvers.iOperating radio transmission equip-
ment (e.g. wireless headsets, two-way
radios) in or near the vehicle could
cause the tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem to malfunction.

419 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement

Use only 12 volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.


Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.


Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.


Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.


If the newly installed bulb does not light
up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:


Additional turn signals in the exterior
rear view mirrors


High mounted brake lamp


Xenon* lamps


Front fog lamps


Rear lamps (except license plate
lamps)
Warning!
G
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
A bulb can explode if you:

touch or move it when hot


drop the bulb


scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.
iHave the headlamp adjustment
checked regularly.

430 Practical hintsFlat tire
Screw air hose 4 onto the tire valve.

Insert electrical plug 3 into vehicle ci-
gar lighter socket.

Turn the SmartKey in the ignition to
position1.
or

Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button on the gear selector lever once
without depressing the brake pedal.

Press I on electric air pump switch 2.
The electric air pump should now
switch on and inflate the tire.

Inflate the tire to approx. 51 psi
(3.5 bar).
This takes about five minutes for the
collapsible tire. Air hose 4 and union
nut5 can become hot duration infla-
tion. Exercise proper caution to avoid
burning yourself when using the equip-
ment.

Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2.

Turn the SmartKey in the ignition to
position0.
or

Press KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
on the gear selector lever twice without
depressing the brake pedal.
The electric air pump should now be
switched off.

If the tire inflation pressure is above
51 psi (3.5 bar), release excess tire in-
flation pressure using the vent screw.

Detach the electric air pump.

Stow electrical plug 3 and air hose 4
behind flap 1 and place the air pump
back in the trunk.
!Do not operate the air pump longer
than eight minutes without interrup-
tion. Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the air pump again af-
ter it has cooled off.
Warning!
G
Follow recommend inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be-
cause they are more likely to become punc-
tured or damaged by road debris, potholes,
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.


471 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
ADS
(A
daptive D
amping S
ystem)
Automatically adapts the optimum sus-
pension damping to prevailing driving
conditions.
Airmatic DC
(A
irmatic D
ual C
ontrol)
Automatically selects the optimum sus-
pension tuning and ride height for your
vehicle. Airmatic consists of two com-
ponents:


Adaptive Damping System


Vehicle level control
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
a light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
CDI
(C
ommon-Rail D
irect I
njection)
Diesel fuel injection technology where
all cylinders share a common diesel
fuel supply line. Fine injection nozzles
provide for highly accurate metering
that reduces diesel fuel consumption.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.

488 IndexInstrument cluster 24, 142, 353, 473
Coolant temperature gauge 143
Illumination 142
Multifunction display 145
Outside temperature indicator 144
Selecting language 158
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 283
Erasing memory 284
Gate operator 283
Hand-held transmitter 281
Operation 284
Rolling code programming 282
Interior lighting 139
Activating automatic control 139
Delayed switch-off 165
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41J
Jack 407
Jump starting 436
K
Key, Mechanical 410
Key, SmartKey
Changing the batteries 415, 416
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing the batteries 415, 416
KEYLESS-GO* 473
Activating ignition with 36
Closing
Trunk 115, 116
Factory setting 105
Global locking 105
Global unlocking 105
Important notes 104
Remote controls 102
Starting the engine 47
Turning off engine 57
Unlocking and opening, trunk lid 108
Unlocking with 33
Kickdown 180, 473
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 157
Kilopascal 338
Km/h or mph in speedometer 157L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 417
Lamps, exterior
Front 418
Light sensor 394
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs for rear 418, 422
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 356
Airbag Off 66
Battery (SmartKey) 100, 106
Brakes 358
CHECK ENGINE 359, 360
Coolant 361
DTR* 237
Engine diagnostics 359, 360
ESP 357
Fuel reserve 359, 360
Maintenance service indicator 343
SBC 90
Seat belts 359, 360, 362
SRS 61
Language
Multifunction display 158
Setting 158
LATCH child seat anchors 81

492 IndexOperating
CD player 151
Radio 150
Safety 16
Telephone* 171
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operation
Garage door opener 284
Integrated remote control 284
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 350
Outside temperature indicator 144
Overdue maintenance service 343
Overhead control panel 29
Garage door opener 279
Overspeed range 474
P
Paintwork 349
Panic alarm 84
Panic button on SmartKey 84
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* 226
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 262
Parking 55Parking brake 48, 55
Engaging 55
Message in display 381
Releasing 48
Parking lamps 418
Switching on 133
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 132, 168,
187
Parktronic system* 474
Warning sounds 253
Parktronic*
Malfunctioning 253
Sensor 351
Parts service 446
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 365
Passenger compartment
Fuse box 443
Interior lighting 139
Interior rear view mirror 41
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 60
Pedals 287
Phone book*
Loading 172
Quick search 173Phone number*
Dialing 172
Redialing 173
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 354
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 409
Poly-V-belt drive 474
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 131
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 131
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 326
Power assistance 288
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 39
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Memory function 130
Removing/installing head
restraints 123
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power train 474
Power washer 349

501 Index
Vehicle care
Cup holder 353
Distronic* system sensor cover 351
Engine cleaning 350
Gear selector lever 353
Hard plastic trim items 353
Leather upholstery 354
Light alloy wheels 353
Ornamental moldings 350
Paintwork 349
Parktronic* system sensor 351
Plastic and rubber parts 354
Power washer 349
Seat belts 353
Steering wheel 353
Tar stains 349
Vehicle washing 350
Window cleaning 352
Wood trims 354
Vehicle level
Changing 249
Setting 249
Automatic 249
Manual 249
Vehicle level control system*
Airmatic DC* 247Vehicle loading terminology 337
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 339
Vehicle status message memory 153
Calling up 153
Vehicle tool kit 409
Alignment bolt 409
Fuse extractor 409
Hex-socket wrench 409
Open-end wrench 409
Screwdriver 409
Spare fuses 409
Towing eye bolt 409
Universal pliers 409
Wheel wrench 409
Vehicle washing 350
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 476
Voice control system* 476W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 243
Distronic* 237
Drivers seat belts 67
Parking brake 49
Parktronic system* 253
Warranty coverage 447
Washing the vehicle 348
Wear pattern (tires) 340
Weights 460
Wheel change 425
Tightening torque 431
Wheels
Tires and wheels 311
Window curtain airbags 66
Windows see Side windows 218
Windshield
Defogging 198, 211
Refilling washer fluid 310
Replacing wiper blades 424
Washer fluid 310