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507 Index
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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Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 351
Occupant safety 66
Air bags 67
Children and air bags 68
Children in the vehicle 77
Fastening the seat belt 47
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 84
Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH-type child seat anchors 88
OCS
Seat belts 47, 70
OCS
Self-test 85
Odometer 155
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 190
Operating safety 16Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 365
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 358, 360
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, engine 494
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 363
Panic alarm 90
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding pan-
el*
Messages in display 414
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 274
Parking 304
On hills 59, 304
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 59, 304
Parking brake 52, 60
Message in display 398
Parking lamps
Messages in display 411
Replacing bulbs 411Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 141, 178,
198
Gear position 50, 186
Parts service 466
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Interior lighting 148
Interior rear view mirror 45
Main fuse box 463
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 274
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 301
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 367
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 419
Poly-V-belt drive 494
Layout 469
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 302
Power outlet 279
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Power seat see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 236
Emergency operations 427
Messages in display 414
Opening/closing 236
Opening/closing in an
emergency 427
Stopping 238
Synchronizing 238
Power train 494
Power washer 363
Power windows 231
Cleaning 366
Operating 231
Rear door window, Blocking
operation 89
Synchronizing 233
Practical hints 372
Collapsible wheel chock 423
Spare wheel 422
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 351Program mode selector switch 495
Automatic transmission 189
Manual shift program E 55 AMG, auto-
matic transmission 194
PSI 352
PULSE function (Massage function) see
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour
features
R
Radio
Selecting stations 161
Selecting stations (satellite*) 162
Radio transmitters 309
Range (distance to empty) 181
Reading lamp, front 149
Reading lamp, rear 150
Rear bench seat
Foldable 260
Rear door window
Blocking operation 89
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 146
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear view mirrors see MirrorsRear window defroster 200
Recommended inflation pressure 352
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid) 290
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 485
Refueling 312
Regular checks 313
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts,
Telltale 377
Remote control, SmartKey 106
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 289
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 435
Brake lamps 433
Headlamps 434
High beam headlamps 432
High mounted brake lamp 432
License plate lamps 432, 436
Low beam headlamps 432, 434
Parking lamps 432, 435
Side marker lamps 431
Side marker lamps, front 435
Tail lamps 432, 436
Turn signal lamps 431, 432, 435
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
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512 IndexTechnical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 485
Brake fluid 485
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 482
Coolant 487
Electrical system 479
Engine 470
Engine oil additives 485
Engine oils 485
Fuel requirements 487
Gasoline additives 486
Premium unleaded gasoline 486
Rims and tires 472
Weight 481
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 484Tele Aid 282, 495
Emergency calls 284
Information 287
Initiating an emergency call
manually 285
Message in display 415
Messages in display 414
Remote door unlock 289
Roadside Assistance 286
SOS button 285
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 290
System self-check 283
Telematics* 495
Telephone* 26, 181, 281
Answering/ending a call 182
Message in display 416
Operation 181
Phone book* 183
Redialing 183
Temperature
Display mode
Interior temperature 207, 221
Setting display unit
Tether attachment points, see Cihildren in
the vehicleTie-down rings, Cargo compartment 264
Tightening torque 450, 495
Time 171, 172
Setting minutes 171
TIN 352
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 353
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 328
Tire and Loading Terminology 350
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 442
Checking
Tire load rating 352
Tire ply composition and material
used 352
Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
(TPMS*), (USA only)
Checking tire pressure
electronically 335
Tire speed rating 352
TIREFIT
Instructions for use 440
TIREFIT kit 440
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514 IndexV
Vacuum line routing diagram label 468
Vehicle
Battery 452
Care 362
Control system, settings menu 155
Dimensions 480
Individual settings 165, 167
Locking/unlocking 34, 59, 106
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 424, 425
Lowering 450
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 458
Washing 362
Weight 481
Vehicle capacity weight 353
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 421
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)*
Vehicle lighting 314Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 264
Instructions 263
Load limit 330
Terminology 350
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 353
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 290
Vehicle status message memory 164
Vehicle tool kit 419
Vehicle jack 421
Vehicle washing 364
VIN 496
Voice control system* 496
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 252
Distronic* 246
Parking brake 53
Seat belt telltale 72
Warranty coverage 467
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 490
Washing the vehicle 362Wear pattern, Tires 353
Weight, Vehicle 481
Wheel
Change 445
Removing 447
Spare 447
Tightening torque 450
Wheels, Sizes 474
Wheels, Tires and 324
Window curtain air bags 72
Windows see Power windows 231
Windows, cleaning 366
Windshield
Cleaning 56
Cleaning wiper blades 366
Defogging 209, 224
Windshield washer fluid 490
Message in display 416
Mixing ratio
Refilling 323
Wiping 56
Windshield washer system 490
Windshield wipers 55
Replacing wiper blade 438, 439