2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 Smartkey

441 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
iTo signal turns while being towed with
the hazard warning flasher in use, turn
SmartKey in starter switch to
position2 and activate the combina-
tion switch for the left or right turn sig-
nal in the usual manner – only the
selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the haz-
ard warning flasher will operate again.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
With the automatic central locking acti-
vated and the SmartKey in starter
switch position2, or KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button in position2, the ve-
hicle doors lock if the left front wheel
as well as the right rear wheel are turn-
ing at vehicle speeds of approximately
9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(page 95).
To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic cen-
tral locking (
page 118).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed tow-
ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chas-
sis, frame or suspension parts.
iThe selector lever will remain locked in
positionP and the SmartKey will not
turn in the starter switch if the battery
is disconnected or discharged. For
more information see “Battery”
(page 433) or “Jump starting”
(page 436).
Manual unlocking of the transmission
selector lever (
page 412).

473 Technical terms
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem PLUS)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. FSS evaluates en-
gine temperature, oil level, vehicle
speed, engine speed, distance driven
and the time elapsed since your last
service, calculates other maintenance
service work required, and calls for the
next maintenance service accordingly.
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs DVD digital maps for
navigation.
Heater booster system
Provides for additional heat in the
vehicle interior in vehicle models with
diesel engines.
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer
and fuel gauge.
KEYLESS-GO*
System for entering and operating the
vehicle without the use of a SmartKey.Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Vehicle Main-
tenance System in your vehicle tracks
distance driven and the time elapsed
since your last maintenance service,
calculates other maintenance service
work required, and calls for the next
maintenance service accordingly.

474 Technical termsMemory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirror posi-
tions for each SmartKey.
MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Multifunction display
The display field in the instrument clus-
ter used to present information provid-
ed by the control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Parktronic (Parking assist)*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:


Engine


Clutch/torque converter


Transmission


Transfer case*


Drive shaft


Axle shafts/axles
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operationS and
operationC.
E 55 AMG with steering wheel gearshift
control and manual shift program: in
addition to S and C (for sporty S or
comfortable C operation), you can use
M for manual shift program.

479 Index
Automatic climate control (4-zone*) 204
Adjusting air distribution 210
Adjusting air volume 211
Air conditioning 214
Air recirculation mode 212
Deactivating 209
Defrosting 211
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 212
Rear air conditioning 216
Residual heat and ventilation 215
Setting the temperature 210
Automatic climate control (Dual-zone)
Adjusting air distribution 198
Adjusting air volume 198
Air conditioning 201
Air recirculation mode 199
Defrosting 199
Heater booster system 203
Residual ventilation 202
Setting the temperature 197
Automatic climate control*
Rear window defroster 191
Automatic headlamp mode 134Automatic lighting control
Activating 139
Automatic locking when driving 118
Automatic transmission 174
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 185
Gear ranges 177
Gear selector lever position 178
Gear shifting malfunctions 185
Manual shift program mode
(E 55 AMG) 183
Manual shifting 176
One-touch gearshifting 176
Program mode selector switch 179
Selector lever position 174
Starting the engine 46
Winter program mode 179
Automatic transmission*
Accelerator position 180
Kickdown 180
Kickdown, manual shift program (E 55
AMG only) 185B
Backrest
Folding forward 257
Folding rearward 258
Bar 337
BAS 87, 471
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 415, 416
Check lamp 100, 106
Checking 101, 107
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 415, 416
Checking 101, 107
Batteries, vehicle
Charging 435
Disconnecting 434
Messages in display 370, 378, 379
Reconnecting 435
Removing 435
Service 433

480 IndexBattery discharged
Jump starting 436
Bead 337
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 471
Bleeding the fuel system 432
Block heater* 342
Blocking
Rear window operation 83
Brake assist system (BAS) 471
Brake fluid 301, 382
Brake pads
Message in display 380
Brakes
Warning lamp 358
Break-in period 286Bulbs, replacing
Additional turn signals 417
Fog lamps 417
Front lamps 417, 420
High beam 418
High mounted brake lamp 418
License plate lamps 418, 422
Low beam 418
Parking lamps 418
Side marker lamps 417, 422
Standing lamps 418
Tail lamp 418
Tail lamp assemblies 422
Turn signal lamp 417
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 471
Calling up
Distronic* settings 152
Maintenance service indicator 345
Range (distance to empty) 171
CAN system 471
Cargo tie-down rings 261
CD player
Operating 151Center console
Lower part 28
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 365
Upper part 27
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 157
Central locking
From inside 119
Switch 119
Switching on/off (control
system) 166
Unlocking from inside 119
Central locking switch 119
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 415, 416
Batteries (SmartKey) 415, 416
SmartKey setting 167
Vehicle level 249
Charging
Vehicle batteries 435
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 359, 360

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

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

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