2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON low beam

491 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 350)
ADS
(Adaptive D
amping S
ystem)
Automatically adapts the optimum sus-
pension damping to prevailing driving
conditions.
Air pressure
(
page 350)
Airmatic DC*
(Airmatic D
ual C
ontrol)
Automatically selects the optimum sus-
pension tuning and ride height for your
vehicle. Airmatic consists of two com-
ponents:


Adaptive Damping System


Vehicle level controlAlignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(
page 350)
Bar
(page 350)
BAS
(Brake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bead
(
page 350)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
a light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 350)

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

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

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