2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON seat memory

141 Controls in detail
Memory function
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seats, steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirrors to the de-
sired position (
page 40).

Press memory buttonM.

Release memory buttonM and press
memory position button 1, 2 or 3 with-
in 3 seconds.
All the settings are stored at the select-
ed position.
Recalling positions from memory
Press and hold memory position
button1, 2 or3 until the seat, steering
wheel and exterior rear view mirrors
have completely moved to the stored
positions.Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position
For easier parking, you can adjust the
passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so
that you can see the right rear wheel as
soon as you engage reverse gearR.
For information on activating the parking
position, see “Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position” (
page 198).
!Do not operate the power seats using
the memory button if the seat backrest
is in an excessively reclined position.
Doing so could cause damage to front
or rear seats.iReleasing the memory position button
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions immediately.

160 Controls in detailControl system
Menu5
Menu6
Menu7
Menu8
Vehicle status message
memory
1
1The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.
Settings
Trip computer
TEL*
(page 164)
(page 165)
(page 180)
(page 181)
Commands/submenusCall up vehicle malfunction, warn-
ing and system status messages
stored in memory
Reset to factory settings
Fuel consumption statistics after
start
Load phone book
Instrument cluster submenu
Fuel consumption statistics since
the last reset
Search for name in phone
book
Time/Date submenu
Call up range
Lighting submenuVehicle submenuConvenience submenuDynamic seat* submenu
iThe headings used in the menus table
are designed to facilitate navigation
within the system and are not neces-
sarily identical to those shown in the
control system displays.
The first function displayed in each
menu will automatically show you
which part of the system you are in.

414 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
<
Seat belt system
Drive to workshop
The seat belt system is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
9
Service memory full
See Operator’s Manual
The maintenance system service memory
cannot save any more data.

Have the service memory checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
K
Close
tilt/sliding sunroof
You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the sliding portion of the
tilt/sliding sunroof* open.

Close the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(page 236).
J
Close
tilt/sliding sunroof
You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the tilting portion of the
tilt/sliding sunroof* open.

Close the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(page 236).

494 Technical termsMaintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The
Maintenance System in your vehicle
tracks distance driven and the time
elapsed since your last maintenance
service, calculates other maintenance
service work required, and calls for the
next maintenance service accordingly.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(
page 351)
Maximum load rating
(page 351)
Maximum tire inflation pressure
(page 351)
Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirror posi-
tions.MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline’s
ability to resist undesired detonation
(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.
Multifunction display
The display field in the instrument clus-
ter used to present information provid-
ed by the control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Normal occupant weight
(
page 351)Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine sp ee d ra nge , a s i t m ay re sul t in s e-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:


Engine


Clutch/torque converter


Transmission


Transfer case*


Drive shaft


Axle shafts/axles

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

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

508 IndexO
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

510 IndexReset button, In instrument cluster 25,
151, 166
Rest tool
Depository 428
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Restraint system see SRS
Reverse gear position 186
Rim 352
Rims 472
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 200
RON 313, 495
Rubber parts, cleaning 367
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 91
Occupant 66
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts 47
Satellite radio* 162
Seat belt force limiter 76Seat belts 72
Children in the vehicle
Cleaning 368
Fastening 47
Height adjustment 49
Message in display 414
Proper use of 49, 74
Safety guidelines 70
Telltale 25, 377
Warning lamp 377
Seat cushions
Removing and installing 138
Seating capacity 329
Seats 40, 129
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 133
Easy-entry/exit feature 43
Heater* 135
Memory function 140
Split rear bench seat* 260
Ventilation 136
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 264
Selector lever see Gear selector leverSelf-test
OCS 85
Tele Aid 283
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 325
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 466
Settings 114
Control system menus 157
Control system submenus 157
Date 171, 172
Factory, SmartKey 108
Individual, Vehicle 165
Memory function 140
Resetting all, Control system 166
Selective, SmartKey 109
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 115
Time 171
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 368
Shift lock 495
Shift program mode 189