2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON lock

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.

495 Technical terms
Production options weight
(
page 351)
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operationS and
operationC.
PSI
(Pounds per s
quare i
nch)
(
page 352)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(page 333)
Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, air bags and
child restraint systems. As indepen-
dent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.
Rim
(page 352)RON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line’s ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (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.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being moved out of positionP
without the ignition or engine on and
brake pedal depressed.
Sidewall
(
page 352)
SRS
(Supplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and air bags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.Tele Aid System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.
Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 352)

497 Index
A
ABS 91, 491
Indicator lamp 372
Messages in display
Accelerator position
Automatic transmission 187
Accessory weight 350
Accident 58
Active head restraints 76
Air bags 67
Children 68
Front, Driver 71
Front, Passenger 71
Safety guidelines 70
Side impact 72
Window curtain 72
Air conditioning refrigerant 485
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system
Air conditioning, Cooling 212, 227
Air distribution 208, 222
Air pressure 350Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 335
Air pump, electric
Turning on 449
Air recirculation mode 210, 224
Air vents 208, 222
Air volume 209, 223
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)* 255, 491
Messages in display 417
Suspension tuning 255
Vehicle level control 256
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 419,
447, 491
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 488
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 101
Anti-theft alarm system 101
Immobilizer 101
Tow-away alarm 103
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 305
Ashtray 277
Aspect ratio 350
AUDIO menu 161
Selecting radio station 161
Selecting satellite radio* station 162Audio system
CD mode 162
Auto-dimming
Rear view mirrors 197
Automatic central locking, Control
system 176
Automatic headlamp mode 144
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 148
Automatic locking when driving 176
Automatic shift program, Automatic
transmission 189
Automatic transmission 184
Accelerator position 187
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 196
Gear ranges 188
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting 190
Gear selector lever position 184, 186
Gear shifting malfunctions 196
Kickdown 187
Kickdown, Manual shift program E 55
AMG 196
Manual (One-touch) gearshifting 190
Manual shift program E 55 AMG 193

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

499 Index
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

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

501 Index
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 133
Massage function 134
Driving
Abroad 309
Hydroplaning 305
In winter 307
Instructions 47, 301
Problems 58
Safety systems 91
Through standing water 308
With Distronic* 253
Driving safety systems
4MATIC
ABS 91
BAS 93
Electrohydraulic brake system 96
ESP
®
93, 492
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 43, 177
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 479Electrohydraulic brake system 96, 492
Activating/deactivating 97
Driving hints 99
Messages in display 397, 398
Self-check 98
Warning lamp 96
Electronic Stability Program see
ESP
®
93, 492
Emergency calls
Tele Aid calls 284
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 196
Emergency operations
Fuel filler flap 425
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 426
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 424
Remote door unlock 289
Tilt/sliding sunroof*, Manual
operation 427
Emergency tensioning device see ETDEmergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 456
First aid kit 419
Flat tire, changing 440
Fuses
Hazard warning flasher 147
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 372, 373, 374, 375, 376,
377, 378, 380
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 458
Emission control 310
Emission control information label 468
Emission control system warranties 10
Emission control vacuum line routing dia-
gram label 468

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