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484 IndexDoor handle 30
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 278
Doors
Message in display 386
Opening from inside vehicle 109
Opening from outside 105
DOT 337
Downhill driving
Cruise control 232
Downshifting 176
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 126
Driving
General instructions 43
Hydroplaning 291
In winter 294
Problems 53
Safety systems 85
With Distronic* 244Driving hints
SBC brake system 92
Driving instructions 287
Driving off 290
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 93
ABS 85
BAS 87
ESP 87, 472
SBC brake system 90
Driving systems 231
Airmatic DC* 247
Cruise control 231
Distronic* 235
Driving safety systems 85
Vehicle level control 248
DTR see Distronic* 472
Dual control*
Airmatic DC* 247E
E55AMG
MANUAL shift program mode 183
Easy-entry/exit
Message in display 381
Easy-entry/exit feature* 121
Activating 167
Interrupting movement 121, 167
Electric air pump 429
Electrical fuses 443
Electrical system 458
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 87,
472
Emergency call system* 271
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 274
With Tele Aid* 273
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 185
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486 IndexFront airbags 65
Front fog lamp
Replacing bulb 418
Front lamps 418
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs 420
Switching on 133
Front seat head restraints
Power seat 123
Removing and installing 123
Front seats
Heater* 127
FSS (Canada vehicles) 343
FSS (Flexible Service System) 473
Fuel 300
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 362
Premium unleaded gasoline 300
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 170
Since last reset 170Fuel filler flap 299
Locking 299
Unlocking 299
Fuel requirements 466
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 389
Fuel tank
Filler flap 299
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 461
Functions (control system) 149
Resetting 155
Fuse chart 443
Fuses 443
Fuse chart 443
Fuse extractor 443
Spare fuses 443G
Garage door opener 29, 279
Erasing the integrated remote
control 284
Integrated remote control 281
Rolling code programming 282
Gasoline see Fuel 300
GAWR 337
Gear range 473
Automatic transmission 177
Limiting 177
Shifting into optimal 176
Gear range limit
Canceling 176
Gear selector lever
Position 178
Global
Locking 100
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Unlocking 99
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Global Positioning System (GPS) 473
Glove box 262
Closing 262
Opening 262
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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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494 IndexRemote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 278
Removing
Ski sack 257
Vehicle battery 435
Wheel 427
Wiper blades 424
Removing and installing
Front seat head restraints 123
Replacing
Bulbs 417
Front lamp bulbs 420
Fuses 443
License plate lamp bulbs 422
Rear lamp bulbs 418, 422
Side marker lamp bulb 422
Wiper blades 423
Reporting
Safety defects 18Reprogramming
integrated remote control 284
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 154
Resetting
All functions (control system) 154
All functions of a submenu 155
Fuel consumption 170
Maintenance service indicator 345
Service indicator (FSS) 346
Trip odometer 143
Residual heat and ventilation 215
Residual heat utilization 202
Residual ventilation 202
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 71
Rim 338
Rims and Tires 453
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid* 271
Roadside assistance 12
Rolling code programming 282
RON 300RON (Research Octane Number) 475
Roof rack* 254
Rotating tires 340
Rubber parts
Cleaning 354
S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts 43
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 85
Saving current speed 232
SBC 90
SBC brake system 475
Activation 91
Deactivation 92
Driving hints 92
Messages in display 380, 381
Self-check 92
Warning lamp 90
Seat belt force limiter 70
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497 Index
Snow chains 342
Solar panel* 230
Spare fuses 443
Spare wheel 407
Speed
Saving current 232
Speed settings
Cruise control 234
Distronic* 240, 241
Speedometer
Displays 237
Settings units 157
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 157
Split rear bench seat* 257
Sporty driving style 247
SRS 475
SRS indicator lamp 25, 364
Standing lamps 133
Standing water 295Starter switch 33
Positions 33
Starting difficulties 48
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 46
Steering column
Height adjustment 40
Length adjustment 40
Steering wheel
Adjusting 39
Cleaning 354
Electrical adjustment 40
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 279
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 225, 229
Windows 220
Storage compartment with cup holder in
the armrest 266
Storage compartments 262
Glove box 262Storage space under center armrest 263
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 131
Storing tires 313
Submenus
Convenience 167
For settings 147
In control system 149
Instrument cluster 157, 159
Lighting 162
Resetting functions in Control
system 155
Selecting 155
Settings menu 155
Vehicle 166
Sun visors 188
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 475
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 247
For sporty driving style 247
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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