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478 IndexAir conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 201, 214
Turning on 201, 214
Air distribution
Adjusting 198, 210
Air pressure 337
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 322
Air pump, electric 430
Air recirculation mode 199, 212
Activating 199, 212
Deactivating 200, 213
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 216
Air volume
Adjusting 198, 211
Airbags 61
Children 62
Front 65
Passenger 65
Safety guidelines 64
Side impact 66
Window curtain 66Airmatic DC (Dual Control)* 247
Alarm
Audible 84, 95
Canceling 95
Visual 94
Alarm system
Anti-theft 94
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 409,
427, 471
Antilock brake system (ABS) 471
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 94
Canceling alarm 95
Disarming 95
Anti-theft systems 94
Anti-theft alarm system 94
Immobilizer 94
Tow-away alarm 95
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 291Ashtray 268
Aspect ratio 337
At the gas station 299
AUDIO menu 150
Selecting radio station 150
Selecting satellite radio* station 151
Audio system
CD mode 151
Auto-dimming
Automatic 186
Auto-dimming for rear view mirrors 186
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 166
Automatic climate control
4-zone automatic climate
control* 204
Dual-zone automatic climate
control 192
Temperature sensor 29
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482 IndexConvenience submenu 167
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 167
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 168
Setting SmartKey-dependency 168
Coolant
Checking level 308
Messages in display 383, 384, 385
Temperature gauge 143
Warning lamp 361
Coolant temperature 298
Cruise control 231, 472
Canceling 233
Driving downhill 232
Driving uphill 232
Fine adjustment 234
Lever 239
Saving current speed 232
Setting speeds 234Cruise control lever 231
Cup holder in the center console 265
Cup holders 265
Curb weight 337
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 471
D
Daytime running lamp mode 134
Setting 162
Deactivating
Air conditioning 201
Air recirculation mode 200, 213
Alarm 95
Anti-theft alarm system 95
Automatic climate control
(Dual-zone) 194, 195, 197
Central locking (control system) 166
Cruise control 233
Defrost 199, 211, 212
Distance warning function* 244
Distronic* 242
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 57ESP 89
Exterior lamps 134
Hazard warning flasher 138
Headlamps 56
Immobilizer 94
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 165
Manual shift program (E 55 AMG
only) 185
Rear window defroster 191
Residual heat 202
Seat heater* 127
Seat ventilation* 128
SmartKey
Turning off the engine 56
Tow-away alarm 96
Deceleration
With Distronic* 238
Defogging
Windshield 198, 211
Defrosting 199, 211
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485 Index
Emergency operations
Opening/closing sliding/pop-up roof*
or panorama sliding/pop-up
roof* 414
Releasing trunk lid from inside 117
Remote door unlock 278
Unlocking the trunk lid 411
Unlocking the vehicle 410
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 70, 472
Emission control 297
Ending
A call (telephone) 172
Engine 450
Compartment 303
Message in the display 359, 360,
383
Starting 46
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 47
Starting with the SmartKey 46, 47
Turning off with the key 56
Engine compartment
Hood 303
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 359,
360, 383
Engine number 472Engine oil
Adding 306
Checking level 304
Consumption 304
Display messages 387
Messages in display 305
Viscosity 472
ESP 87, 472
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP 93
Switching off 89
Switching on 90
Synchronizing 372
Warning lamp 357
ETD 472
Safety guidelines 64
Exterior lamp switch 133
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position for 168F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 157
Fastening the seat belts 43
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 234
First aid kit 407
Flat tire 425
Collapsible tire 429
Mounting the spare wheel 425, 428
Spare wheel 425
Flexible Service System (Canada
vehicles) 343
Flexible Service System (FSS) 473
Fog lamp, rear 137
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 392
Switching on 136
Following distance in Distronic* 242
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with ESP 93
4MATIC 93
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487 Index
Good visibility 186
GPS 473
GPS see COMAND 272
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 337
GVWR 338
H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 281
Reprogramming integrated remote
control 284
Hazard warning flasher 138
Switching off 138
Switching on 138Headlamps
Automatic control 134
Bi-Xenon* 471
Cleaning system* 186
Switching off 56
Switching on 50
Heated seats* 127
Heated steering wheel* 270
Heater booster system 203, 473
Height adjustment
Head restraints 39
Steering wheel 39
Vehicle level 248
High beam flasher 50, 137
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs 418
Switching on 50, 137
High mounted brake lamp 418
Hood 303
Closing 303
Message in display 389
Opening 303
Hydroplaning 291I
Identification labels 448
Ignition 34, 36
Switching on 46, 47
Immobilizer 94
Activating 94
Deactivating 94
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 71
Installing 80
LATCH child seat anchors 81
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 276
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 186
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 80
Towing eye bolt 442
Wiper blades 424
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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
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490 IndexMaintenance service
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 345
Maintenance service data
information 347
Overdue 343, 344
Resetting maintenance service
indicator 345
Service type A - H 343
Types 343
When due 343
Maintenance service indicator 343
Calling up 345
Clearing 344
Resetting 345
Maintenance Service System 343
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 473
Malfunction
Displaying 153
MANUAL
Shift program mode (E 55 AMG) 183
Manual headlamp mode 134
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 412
Sliding/pop-up roof* or panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof* 414Unlocking the driver’s door 410
Unlocking the transmission lever 412
Unlocking the trunk lid 411
Manual shift program (E 55 AMG only)
Deactivating 185
Massage function 127
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 212
Maximum inflation pressure 338
Maximum load rating 338
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 338
Mechanical key 410
Memory function 130, 474
Recalling positions from
memory 131
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 132
Storing SmartKey dependent
settings 131
Menus 148
AUDIO 150
Distronic* 152, 238
In control system 148, 149
Settings menu 154
Standard display 150
Submenus 147
TEL* 171Trip computer 170
Vehicle status message memory 153
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 157
Mirrors
Adjusting 40
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirrors 186
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 168, 187
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior mirror parking
position 132
MON 300
MON (Motor Octane Number) 474
Mph or km/h in speedometer 157
Multifunction display 145, 474
Selecting language 158
Standard display 149
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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
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493 Index
Power windows 218
Blocking of rear window operation 83
Convenience closing feature 221
Side windows 218
Summer opening feature 220
Synchronizing 220
Practical hints
First aid kit 407
Jump starting 436
Lamp in center console 365
Lamps in instrument cluster 356
Messages in the display 367
Spare wheel 407
Vehicle tool kit 409
Problems
While driving 53
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 338
Program mode selector switch 474
Automatic transmission 179
PSI 338PTC heating element 475
PULSE function (Massage function) 127
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 173
R
Radio
Selecting stations 150
Selecting stations (satellite*) 151
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 295
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 171
Rear bench seat
Foldable 257
Rear fog lamp
Switching on 137
Rear lamp bulbs 418
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 216Rear seat head restraints
Installing 125
Removing 125
Rear view mirrors auto-dimming 186
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors 186
Rear window
Blocking operation 83
Rear window defroster 191
Activating 191
Deactivating 191
Rear window sunshade* 189, 190
Recommended inflation pressure 338
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 435
Regular checks 301
Reinstalling the battery 435
Remote controls
Integrated 281
SmartKey 98, 102
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 102