2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON fold seats

260 Controls in detailLoadingSplit rear bench seat
To expand the cargo compartment, you
can fold down the left and right rear seat
backrests.
The two sections can be folded down sep-
arately to enlarge the cargo compartment.Folding the backrest forward
1Release catch
2Seat cushion

Pull release catch1 and use it to pull
seat cushion2 up.1Release catch
2Seat backrest

Pull release catch1 up.
The seat backrest is released and the
head restraints fold back.

Fold the seat backrest2 forward.
Warning!
G
When expanding the cargo compartment, al-
ways fold the seat cushions fully forward.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the back-
rests must remain properly locked in the up-
right position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie down rings
(page 264).
!You must always release the seat cush-
ion and fold it up before folding the seat
backrests forward. The upholstery on
the backrest may otherwise be dam-
aged.
iIf tall persons have occupied the
driver’s and front passenger seats, it
may be necessary to move these seats
forward slightly in order to fold the rear
seat backrests forward.

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

509 Index
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