2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E320CDI roof

435 Practical hints
Batteries

Remove the luggage box (
page 408).

Disconnect battery negative lead1.

Remove cover2 from the positive ter-
minal.

Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
Remove the screw-nuts securing the
battery.

Remove the battery bracket.

Take out the battery.
Charging and reinstalling the battery

Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.

Connect the negative lead.

Install the luggage box (
page 408).Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12 volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
Warning!
G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
!Never invert the terminal connections!!The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):

Set the clock (
page 159)
(see COMAND operator’s manual).


Resynchronize the ESP
(page 372).


Resynchronize the side windows
(page 220).


Resynchronize the tilt/sliding sun-
roof* (
page 225) or the tilt/slid-
ing panel* (
page 229).

460 Technical dataWeightsRoof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)

481 Index
Checking
Coolant level 308
Oil level 301, 304
Tire inflation pressure 301
Vehicle lighting 301
Child safety 71
Airbags 62
Infant and child restraint systems 67,
71
LATCH child seat anchors 81
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 83
Cigarette lighter 269
Cleaning
Headlamps 186, 350
Light alloy wheels 351
Parktronic* system sensor 351
side markers 350
tail lamps 350
turn signal lenses 350
Windshield 52
Wood trims 354
Cleaning tires 313Clock 160
Closing
Glove box 262
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 227
Roller sunblinds 226
Side windows 219
Sliding/pop-up roof* 223
Trunk
Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 115,
116
Trunk lid 112
Windows 218
Closing the trunk lid 115, 116
Cockpit 22, 471
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 472
Cold tire inflation pressure 337
Collapsible tire 457
Tire inflation pressure 429
COMAND 472
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tionsCombination switch 137
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 51
Control system 145, 472
AUDIO menu 150
Convenience submenu 167
Display digital speedometer 150
Distronic* menu 152
Functions 149
Instrument cluster submenu 157,
159
Lighting submenu 162
Menus 148, 149
Multifunction display 145
Multifunction steering wheel 146
Selecting radio system 150
Selecting satellite radio* system 151
Settings menu 154
Standard display menu 150
Submenus 147, 149
TEL* menu 171
Trip computer menu 170
Vehicle status message memory
menu 153
Vehicle submenu 166

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

489 Index
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 449
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 354
Level control system*
Airmatic DC* 247
Lever
For cruise control 239
License plate lamps 418
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs 422
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 353
Light sensor 394
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 269Lighting 133
Automatic headlamp mode 134
Combination switch 137
Daytime running lamp mode 134
Door entry lamps 140
Exterior lamp switch 133
Front fog lamps 136
High beams 137
Instrument cluster illumination 142
Interior 139
Locator lighting 136
Low beam 133
Manual headlamp mode 134
Night security illumination 136
Parking lamps 133
Rear fog lamp 137
Settings (control system) 162
Trunk lamp 141
Limiting the gear range 177
Limp Home Mode 185
Loading 254
Cargo tie-down rings 261
Instructions 260
Roof rack* 254
Ski sack* 254
Split rear bench seat* 257Loading terminology 337
Loading the vehicle 314
Locator lighting 136
Setting 163
Lock button 473
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 58
Locking 55, 98
Fuel filler flap 299
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Global, SmartKey 100
Vehicle in an emergency 411
Loss of SmartKeys 102, 108
Low beam headlamps 50
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs 418
Switching on 50
Lowering
Vehicle 431
M
Main Dimensions 459
Maintenance 12

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

491 Index
Multifunction display messages
ABS 369
Batteries 370, 378, 379
Brake fluid 382
Brake pads 380
Check engine 359, 360
Coolant 384, 385
Coolant level 383
Distronic* 370
Doors 386
Easy-entry/exit feature 381
Fuel reserve tank 389
Hood 389
Lamps 394
Parking brake 381
SBC brake system 380, 381
SmartKey 390
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 391
Tele Aid 403, 404
Telephone* 405
Tires 399
Trunk 405
Washer fluid 405
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 146,
474
Buttons 146N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 152
Night security illumination 136
Normal occupant weight 338
O
Occupant Classification System 74
Self-test 79
Occupant distribution 338
Occupant safety 60
Airbags 61
Children and airbags 62
Children in the vehicle 71
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 71
LATCH child seat anchors 81
Seat belts 43, 64
Oil
Adding 306
Checking level 305
Consumption 304
Filler neck 306
Viscosity 472Oil level
Checking 305
One-touch gearshifting 176
Canceling gear range limit 176
Downshifting 176
Upshifting 176
Opening 414
Ashtray 268
Doors from the inside 109
Fuel filler flap 299
Fuel filler flap manually 412
Glove box 262
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 227
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 414
Roller sunblinds 226
Side windows 219
Sliding/pop-up roof* 223
Sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 414
Trunk 110
Trunk from the inside 110
Trunk lid with SmartKey 101
Windows 218
Opening the trunk from the outside 110

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