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498 Index
Shift program mode selector
switch 189
Shift program mode selector switch,
Manual shift program E 55
AMG 194
Starting engine 50
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting E 55
AMG 191
Winter program mode 189
B
Backrest 260
Folding rearward 261
Seat 41
Seat, multicontour 133
Backup lamps
Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 431
Bar 350
BAS 93, 491
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 429, 430
Checking battery condition 110, 117
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 429, 430
Checking battery condition 117Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 454
Disconnecting 453
Installing 454
Jump starting 456
Messages in display 386, 395, 396
Reconnecting 455
Removing 454
Bead 350
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Block heater* (Canada only) 356
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking 313
Messages in display 399
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 365
Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 431
Brake pads
Message in display 397
Brakes 302
Warning lamp 374
Break-in period 300
Bulbs see Replacing bulbsC
CAC 491
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
CAN system 491
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 482
Cargo compartment
Fuse box 463
Tie-down rings 264
Cargo compartment cover 270
Cargo management system* 265
Belt reel 267
Cargo tie-down ring 266
Mounting elements 265
Telescoping rod 267
Cargo net 269
Cargo tie-down rings 264
Carpets, cleaning 368
Catalytic converter 310
CD player 162
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Center console
Lower part 28
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 381
Upper part 27
Centigrate see Temperature display mode
Central locking
Automatic 127, 176
Locking/unlocking from inside 128
Central locking switch 128
Certification label 468
Checking
Oil level 316
Children in the vehicle 77
Air bags 68
Blocking of rear window operation 89
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag
Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH-type child seat anchors 88
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Cigarette lighter 278Climate control system
4-zone automatic climate
control 214
Air conditioning refrigerant 485
Air conditioning, Cooling 212, 227
Air distribution 208, 222
Air recirculation mode 210, 224
Air volume 209, 223
Automatic mode 206, 220
Control panel, Rear 213, 229
Deactivating system 206, 219
Dual-zone automatic climate
control 202
Front defroster 209, 223
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 224
Rear climate control 229
Residual engine heat (REST) 228
Clock 25, 170
Setting time 171
Cockpit 22, 491
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND
Cold tire inflation pressure 350
Collapsible tire 478
Collapsible wheel chock 423
COMAND 492COMAND see separate COMAND operat-
ing instructions
Combination switch 54, 147
Control system 155, 492
Multifunction display 155
Multifunction steering wheel 156
Resetting to factory default 166
Control system menus 158, 159
AUDIO 161
Distronic* 163
NAV* 163
Settings 165
Standard display 161
TEL* 181
Trip computer 180
Vehicle status message memory 164
Control system submenus 157
Convenience 177
Instrument cluster 168
Lighting 172
Time/Date 170
Vehicle 176
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Convenience submenu
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 178
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502 IndexEngine
Belt layout 469
Block heater* (Canada only) 356
Cleaning 364
Compartment 315
Malfunction indicator lamp 375, 400
Maximum engine speed 471
Message in the display 375, 400
Number 468, 492
Starting 50
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 51
Tachometer 25
Technical data 470
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 61
Turning off with the SmartKey 61
Engine compartment
Hood 315
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 375,
400Engine oil
Adding 319
Additives 485
Changing 319
Checking level (Control system) 317
Checking level (Dipstick) 318
Consumption 316
Filler neck 320
Messages in display 317, 405
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 485
Viscosity 492
Engine oil level 314
ESP
®
93, 492
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
99
Messages in display 388
Warning lamp 373
ETD 492
Safety guidelines 70
Exterior rear view mirrors
Parking position 178F
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 114
Filler neck, Engine oil 320
First aid kit 419
Flat tire 440
Lowering the vehicle 450
Mounting the spare wheel 445, 447
Preparing the vehicle 440
Sealing tires with TIREFIT 440
Spare wheel 445
TIREFIT kit 440
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats 280
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 482
Brake fluid 483
Capacities 482
Engine coolant 483
Engine oil 482
Power steering fluid 483
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 484
Fog lamps 146
Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 433
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504 IndexGear selector lever, Cleaning 368
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 272
Good visibility 197
GPS 493
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 351
GVWR 351
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 368
Hazard warning flasher 147
Head restraints 129
Folding back 132
Front seat, Adjusting 42
Rear seat, Removing and installing
Removing and installing 132
Headlamp cleaning system* 197
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lampsHeadlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 144
Bi-Xenon*
Cleaning lenses 365
Cleaning system* 197
Halogen 434
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 144
Messages in display 409, 410, 411,
412
Replacing bulbs 434
Switch 54
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 368
Heated seats* 135
Heated steering wheel* 279
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 256
High beam flasher 147
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 432
Switching onHigh mounted brake lamp 432
Hood 315
Message in display 407
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 305
I
Identification labels 468
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 468
Ignition 36, 50
Switching on 51
Immobilizer 101
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 119
Instrument cluster 24, 151, 493
Cleaning 367
Illumination brightness 151
Lamps 372
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Multifunction display 155
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Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 494
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program E 55 AMG 193
Deactivating 196
Maximum inflation pressure 351
Maximum load rating 351
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 351
Mechanical key 424
Memory function 494
Memory function see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages
Mirrors
Adjusting 45
Auto-dimming 197
Exterior rear view mirror 45
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 178, 198
Interior rear view mirror 45
MOExtended system* 340, 451
MOExtended tires* 477
MON 313
Motor Octane Number see MONMultifunction display 155, 494
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 168
Multifunction display messages 385
ABS
Batteries 386, 395, 396
Brake fluid 399
Brake lamps 409
Brake pads 397
Check engine 375
Coolant 400, 401, 402
Cruise control 386
Distronic* 386
Door 403
Electrohydraulic brake system 397,
398
Engine oil 317, 404, 405, 406
ESP
®
388, 389
Fog lamps 409, 411
Fuel reserve tank 408
Headlamps 409, 410, 411
Hood 407
Key, SmartKey 408
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 407
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 414
Parking brake 398
Parking lamps 411
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 414
Seat belts 414
SRS 415
Tailgate 416
Tele Aid 414
Telephone* 416
Tires 413
Turn signals 412
Windshield washer fluid 416
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 156,
494
Button operation 156
N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 163
Net, parcel 274
Neutral gear position 186
Night security illumination 145
Normal occupant weight 351
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 468
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Shifting
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 191
Side impact air bags 72
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 365
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 352
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 356
Snow tires 355
Spare fuses 462
Spare wheel 422
Mounting 445
Speed settings
Cruise control 242
Distronic* 249
Speedometer 25, 245
Split rear bench seat* 260
SRS 66, 495
Indicator lamp 25, 380
Message in display 415
SRS indicator lamp 25
Standing lamps 143
Standing water, Driving through 308Starter switch 36
Positions 36
Starting difficulties, Engine 51
Starting, Engine 50
Steering column 43
Steering wheel 42
Buttons 26
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting E 55 AMG
Automatic transmission 191
Steering wheel, Cleaning 368
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 290
Storage box in cargo compartment 268
Storage compartments 30
Center console 272
Cup holder 275
Glove box 272
Parcel net in front passenger footwell
Rear center console 273
Ruffled storage bags 273
Storing
Tires 326
Submenus
In control system
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 199Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 255
For sporty driving style 255
Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)*
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 25, 153
Overspeed range 153
Tail lamps 436
Cleaning lenses 365
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 436
Tailgate
Closing 122
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 118
Message in display 416
Opening 110, 120
Tar stains 363