2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E55AMG buttons

472 Technical termsCOMAND
(C
ockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and navi-
gation system, as well as other optional
equipment (CD changer, telephone,
etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.Distronic*
A driving convenience cruise control
system which helps the driver maintain
a pre-selected speed:


If there is no vehicle directly ahead,
the system operates in the same
way as conventional ->cruise con-
trol.


If a slower moving vehicle is ahead,
Distronic will reduce your vehicle
speed to the extent permitted by re-
duced throttle and up to 20% brak-
ing power to maintain the preset
minimum following distance.
DTR
(->Distronic*)
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRS

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.

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,
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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