2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON keyless

454 Practical hintsBatteries
Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the start/stop button until
the engine shuts off.

Open the driver’s door.

Open the cargo compartment.

Read and observe safety instructions
and precautions (
page 452).

Access the cargo compartment under-
neath the third row seat cushions and
footwell (
page 420).

Remove cover to access battery
(page 452).

Disconnect battery negative lead1.

Remove cover2 from the positive ter-
minal.

Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
Remove the screw-nuts securing the
battery.

Remove the battery bracket.

Pull out the battery ventilation tube
from the battery (depending on battery
arrangement in your vehicle model, the
ventilation tube is located either on the
left or right side of the battery).

Take out the battery.
Charging and reinstalling the battery
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.Warning!
G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit* specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the bat-
tery in its installed position. Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability. Charge battery
in accordance with the separate instruc-
tions for the accessory battery charger*.


460 Practical hintsTowing 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
9mph (15km/h) or more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(page 103).
To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic cen-
tral locking (
page 127).
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 gear 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 452) and “Jump starting”
(page 456).
For information on manual unlocking of
the gear selector lever, see
(page 426).

493 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.
GAWR
(G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 351)
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.
GVW
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
(
page 351)
GVWR
(Gross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 351)
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.
Kilopascal (kPa)
(
page 351)
Locking knob
Knob on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the locking knob down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.

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

500 IndexCoolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 489
Capacities 483
Checking coolant level 321
Messages in display 400, 401, 402
Temperature 311
Temperature indicator 152
Warning lamp 376
Cruise control 239, 492
Message in display 386
Cup holders 274
Cleaning 367
Curb weight 350
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
D
Date display, setting 171, 172
Daytime running lamp mode 144
Setting 172, 173
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 209, 224
Defrosting, Front 209, 223
Defrosting, Rear 200
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 174
Interior lighting 175Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel see Fuel
Difficulties
While driving 58
With starting 51
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 161
Dimensions, vehicle 480
Direction of rotation (tires) 327
Displays
Digital speedometer 161
Distronic* 245
Maintenance service indicator 358
Messages in display 395
Multifunction display 155
Outside temperature 155, 169
Symbol messages 395
Text messages 385
Vehicle status message memory 165
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 155
Distance to empty (Range), Trip
computer 180Distronic* 243, 492
Activating/deactivating 248
Cleaning system sensor 366
Control system 163
Distance warning function 252
Driving hints 253
Menu 247
Messages in display 386
Sensor cover 366
Warning and indicator lamps 246
Door
Entry lamps 150
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 34,
108
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 35, 114
Message in display 403
Opening from inside/outside 119
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 289
Unlocking, Mechanical key 424
Door control panel 32
Door handle 32
DOT 351, 492
Drinking and driving 301

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

505 Index
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off 175
Interior rear view mirror 45
Auto-dimming mirrors 197
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 422
Jump starting 456K
Key, Mechanical 424
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 106
Changing batteries 429
Factory setting 108
Locking/unlocking 34
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 108
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 109
Loss of 111
Messages in display 408
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* 234
Opening and closing the
windows 234
Positions in starter switch 36
Remote control 106
Starting the engine 50
Turning off engine 61Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Battery check lamp 111
Changing batteries 429, 430
Factory setting 114
Locking, Tailgate 115
Locking/unlocking 35
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 115
Loss of 118
Messages in display 407
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* 234
Opening and closing the
windows 234
Starting the engine 51
Turning off engine 61
Unlocking, Tailgate 117
KEYLESS-GO* 493
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Kickdown 187, 493
Kilopascal 351

506 IndexL
Labels
Certification 468
Emission control information 468
Emission control vacuum line
routing 468
Lamp sensor
Message in display 411
Lamps, exterior
Light sensor 410, 411
Messages in display 409, 410, 411,
412
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 372
Battery (SmartKey) 109, 115
Brakes 374
CHECK ENGINE 375
Coolant 376
Distance warning lamp* 246
Electrohydraulic brake system 96
Engine diagnostics 375
Engine malfunction 25, 375
ESP
®
25, 373
Fog lamps 146
Front passenger front air bag off 27,
72, 382Fuel reserve 25, 377
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 372, 373, 374,
375, 376, 377, 378, 380
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 358
Seat belt telltale 25
Seat belts 377
SRS 66
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 168
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
License plate lamps 432
Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 436
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 367
Light sensor see Lamp sensor
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 278
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 144
Lighting, Exterior and interior 143
Limp Home Mode 196
Loading 260
Split rear bench seat* 260
Loading see Vehicle loadingLocator lighting 173
Lock button 493
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 63
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 467
Loss of SmartKeys 111, 118
Low beam headlamps 54
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 432
Switching on 54
Lubricants 482
Lumbar support 133
M
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 360
Clearing service indicator
message 359
FSS (Canada vehicles) 358
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 358
Resetting service indicator 361
Service indicator 358
Service indicator message 358
Service term exceeded 360