2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON sunroof

414 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
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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).

427 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
You can open or close the tilt/sliding sun-
roof manually should an electrical malfunc-
tion occur.
The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located be-
hind cover1 of the interior overhead
light.
1Cover
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.

Press on cover1 in direction of the ar-
row to release it.2Hole
3Crank

Take crank3 out of the glove box.

Insert crank3 through hole2.

Turn crank3 clockwise to:

slide sunroof closed


raise sunroof at the rear

Turn crank3 counterclockwise to:

slide sunroof open


lower sunroof at the rear
iDo not disconnect the electrical con-
nectors.
iTurn crank3 slowly and smoothly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be syn-
chronized after being operated manual-
ly (
page 238).

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

505 Index
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off 175
Interior rear view mirror 45
Auto-dimming mirrors 197
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 422
Jump starting 456K
Key, Mechanical 424
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 106
Changing batteries 429
Factory setting 108
Locking/unlocking 34
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 108
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 109
Loss of 111
Messages in display 408
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* 234
Opening and closing the
windows 234
Positions in starter switch 36
Remote control 106
Starting the engine 50
Turning off engine 61Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Battery check lamp 111
Changing batteries 429, 430
Factory setting 114
Locking, Tailgate 115
Locking/unlocking 35
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 115
Loss of 118
Messages in display 407
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* 234
Opening and closing the
windows 234
Starting the engine 51
Turning off engine 61
Unlocking, Tailgate 117
KEYLESS-GO* 493
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Kickdown 187, 493
Kilopascal 351

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

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

511 Index
Shifting
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 191
Side impact air bags 72
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 365
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 352
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 356
Snow tires 355
Spare fuses 462
Spare wheel 422
Mounting 445
Speed settings
Cruise control 242
Distronic* 249
Speedometer 25, 245
Split rear bench seat* 260
SRS 66, 495
Indicator lamp 25, 380
Message in display 415
SRS indicator lamp 25
Standing lamps 143
Standing water, Driving through 308Starter switch 36
Positions 36
Starting difficulties, Engine 51
Starting, Engine 50
Steering column 43
Steering wheel 42
Buttons 26
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting E 55 AMG
Automatic transmission 191
Steering wheel, Cleaning 368
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 290
Storage box in cargo compartment 268
Storage compartments 30
Center console 272
Cup holder 275
Glove box 272
Parcel net in front passenger footwell
Rear center console 273
Ruffled storage bags 273
Storing
Tires 326
Submenus
In control system
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 199Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 255
For sporty driving style 255
Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)*
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 25, 153
Overspeed range 153
Tail lamps 436
Cleaning lenses 365
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 436
Tailgate
Closing 122
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 118
Message in display 416
Opening 110, 120
Tar stains 363