2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 Parking light

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

495 Index
Seat belts 67
Cleaning 353
Fastening 43
Proper use of 45, 69
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 362
Seat heater*
Switching off 128
Switching on 128
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 128
Switching on 128
Seating capacity 316
Seats 121
Adjusting 37
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 126
Easy entry/exit feature* 121
Heater* 127
Split rear bench seat* 257
Ventilation 128
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 261
Selecting display 158, 159
Selector lever
Lock 46, 174Message in the display 373
Position (automatic
transmission) 174
Self-test
Occupant Classification System 79
Tele Aid* 272
Service
Batteries 433
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 312
Setting
Convenience functions 156, 167
Cruise control 232
Daytime running lamp mode 162
Distronic* time interval 242
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 132
Higher speed in cruise control 234
Higher speed in Distronic* 240
Hours (clock) 160
Individual vehicle settings 154
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 165
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 162
Language, multifunction display 158Locator lighting 163
Lower speed in cruise control 234
Lower speed in Distronic* 241
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 157
Minutes (clock) 160, 161
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 168
Slower speed in cruise control 234
Slower speed in Distronic* 241
SmartKey dependent memory 168
Speed in cruise control 234
Speed in Distronic* 240
Speedometer display mode 157
Suspension tuning 247
Synchronizing the time 160
Temperature (interior) 197, 210
Temperature indicator 157
Tire inflation pressure 159
Units
Speedometer 157
Temperature 157
Tire inflation pressure 159
Vehicle level control 248

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