2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON tires

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

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

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

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

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

512 IndexTechnical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 485
Brake fluid 485
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 482
Coolant 487
Electrical system 479
Engine 470
Engine oil additives 485
Engine oils 485
Fuel requirements 487
Gasoline additives 486
Premium unleaded gasoline 486
Rims and tires 472
Weight 481
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 484Tele Aid 282, 495
Emergency calls 284
Information 287
Initiating an emergency call
manually 285
Message in display 415
Messages in display 414
Remote door unlock 289
Roadside Assistance 286
SOS button 285
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 290
System self-check 283
Telematics* 495
Telephone* 26, 181, 281
Answering/ending a call 182
Message in display 416
Operation 181
Phone book* 183
Redialing 183
Temperature
Display mode
Interior temperature 207, 221
Setting display unit
Tether attachment points, see Cihildren in
the vehicleTie-down rings, Cargo compartment 264
Tightening torque 450, 495
Time 171, 172
Setting minutes 171
TIN 352
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 353
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 328
Tire and Loading Terminology 350
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 442
Checking
Tire load rating 352
Tire ply composition and material
used 352
Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
(TPMS*), (USA only)
Checking tire pressure
electronically 335
Tire speed rating 352
TIREFIT
Instructions for use 440
TIREFIT kit 440

513 Index
Tires 324, 472
Air pressure
Care and maintenance 325
Chains 356
Cleaning 326
Direction of rotation, Spinning 327
Driving instructions 305
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 334
Inflation pressure 335, 339
Information Placard 328
Inspection 325
Messages in display 413
MOExtended system* 340, 451
Problems under-/overinflation 339
Retreads 324
Rims and tires 472
Rotation 353
Service life 325
Sizes 474
Snow 355
Speed rating 306, 343
Storing 326
Temperature 334, 349
Terminology 350
TPMS malfunction telltale 378Traction 306
Tread depth 326, 355
Wear pattern 353
Winter 355
Tools 419
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Tow-away alarm 103
Towing eye bolt 461
Towing the vehicle 458
Traction 190, 352
Transmission fluid level 320
Transmission gear slector lever see Gear
selector lever
Traveling abroad 309
Tread 352
Tread depth 326, 355
Treadwear indicators 352
Trip computer 180
Trip odometer 153
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 365
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 435Turn signals 54
Additional in mirrors 432
Bulbs 432
Cleaning lenses 365
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 61
Twin roller blind 269
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 353
Units, Settings
Speedometer 168
Temperature 168
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 486
Uphill driving
Cruise control 240
Upholstery
Cleaning 368
Useful features 272

514 IndexV
Vacuum line routing diagram label 468
Vehicle
Battery 452
Care 362
Control system, settings menu 155
Dimensions 480
Individual settings 165, 167
Locking/unlocking 34, 59, 106
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 424, 425
Lowering 450
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 458
Washing 362
Weight 481
Vehicle capacity weight 353
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 421
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)*
Vehicle lighting 314Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 264
Instructions 263
Load limit 330
Terminology 350
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 353
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 290
Vehicle status message memory 164
Vehicle tool kit 419
Vehicle jack 421
Vehicle washing 364
VIN 496
Voice control system* 496
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 252
Distronic* 246
Parking brake 53
Seat belt telltale 72
Warranty coverage 467
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 490
Washing the vehicle 362Wear pattern, Tires 353
Weight, Vehicle 481
Wheel
Change 445
Removing 447
Spare 447
Tightening torque 450
Wheels, Sizes 474
Wheels, Tires and 324
Window curtain air bags 72
Windows see Power windows 231
Windows, cleaning 366
Windshield
Cleaning 56
Cleaning wiper blades 366
Defogging 209, 224
Windshield washer fluid 490
Message in display 416
Mixing ratio
Refilling 323
Wiping 56
Windshield washer system 490
Windshield wipers 55
Replacing wiper blade 438, 439