2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E320CDI child restraint

497 Technical terms
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
Production options weight
(
page 355)
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operationS and
operationC.PSI
(P
ounds per s
quare i
nch)
(
page 355)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(page 355)
Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, air bags and
child restraint systems. As indepen-
dent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.
Rim
(page 355)
RON
(Research O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line’s ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (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.Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being moved out of positionP
without the ignition or engine on and
brake pedal depressed.
Sidewall
(
page 355)
SRS
(Supplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and air bags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.

501 Index
A
ABS 92, 493
Indicator lamp 374
Messages in display
Accelerator position
Automatic transmission 186
Accessory weight 353
Accident 59
Active head restraints 77
Air bags 67
Children 68
Front, Driver 71
Front, Passenger 71
Safety guidelines 70
Side impact 72
Window curtain 72
Air conditioning refrigerant 487
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system
Air conditioning, Cooling 212, 227
Air distribution 208, 222Air pressure 353
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 339
Air pump, electric
Turning on 446
Air recirculation mode 210, 224
Air vents 208, 222
Air volume 209, 223
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)* 259, 493
Messages in display 420
Suspension tuning 259
Vehicle level control 260
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 424,
444, 493
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 490
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 101
Anti-theft alarm system 101
Immobilizer 101
Tow-away alarm 103
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 307Ashtray 281
Aspect ratio 353
AUDIO menu 159
Selecting radio station 159
Selecting satellite radio* station 160
Audio system
CD mode 160
Auto-dimming
Rear view mirrors 197
Automatic central locking, Control
system 174
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 147
Automatic locking when driving 174
Automatic shift program, Automatic
transmission 189
Automatic transmission 183
Accelerator position 186
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 196
Gear ranges 188
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting 190
Gear selector lever position 183, 185

503 Index
Center console
Lower part 28
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 384
Upper part 27
Centigrate see Temperature display mode
Central locking
Automatic 129, 174
Locking/unlocking from inside 129
Central locking switch 129
Certification label 468
Checking
Oil level 320
Children in the vehicle 78
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 282Climate control system
4-zone automatic climate
control 214
Air conditioning refrigerant 487
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, 168
Setting time 169
Cockpit 22, 493
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND
Cold tire inflation pressure 354
Collapsible tire 480
Collapsible wheel chock 424
COMAND 494COMAND see separate COMAND operat-
ing instructions
Combination switch 55, 145
Control system 153, 494
Multifunction display 153
Multifunction steering wheel 154
Resetting to factory default 164
Control system menus 156, 157
AUDIO 159
Distronic* 161
NAV* 161
Settings 163
Standard display 159
TEL* 180
Trip computer 178
Vehicle status message memory 162
Control system submenus 155
Convenience 175
Instrument cluster 166
Lighting 170
Time/Date 168
Vehicle 174
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Convenience submenu
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 176

508 IndexHead restraints 131
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 lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Bi-Xenon*
Cleaning lenses 367
Cleaning system* 197
Halogen 436
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 142
Messages in display 412, 413, 414,
415
Replacing bulbs 436
Switch 54
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 371
Heated seats* 135
Heated steering wheel* 283Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 260
High beam flasher 145
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 414
Replacing bulbs 434
Switching on
High mounted brake lamp 434
Hood 319
Message in display 410
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 307
I
Identification labels 468
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 468
Ignition 36, 50, 51
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 119Instrument cluster 24, 150, 495
Cleaning 370
Illumination brightness 150
Lamps 374
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Multifunction display 153
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off 173
Interior rear view mirror 45
Auto-dimming mirrors 197
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 422
Jump starting 454

511 Index
Multifunction display 153, 496
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 166
Multifunction display messages 388
ABS
Batteries 389, 398, 399
Brake fluid 402
Brake lamps 412
Brake pads 400
Check engine 377, 378
Coolant 403, 404, 405
Cruise control 389
Distronic* 389
Door 406
Electrohydraulic brake system 400,
401
Engine oil 321, 407, 408, 409
ESP
®
391, 392
Fog lamps 412, 413
Fuel reserve tank 411
Headlamps 412, 413, 414
Hood 410
Key, SmartKey 411Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 410
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 417
Parking brake 401
Parking lamps 413
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 417
Seat belts 417
SRS 418
Telephone* 419
Tires 416
Trunk 419
Turn signals 415
Windshield washer fluid 419
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 154,
496
Button operation 154
N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 161
Net, parcel 278
Neutral gear position 185
Night security illumination 144
Normal occupant weight 355Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 468
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 355
Occupant safety 66
Air bags 67
Children and air bags 68
Children in the vehicle 78
Fastening the seat belt 47
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 85
Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH-type child seat anchors
OCS
Seat belts 47, 70
OCS
Self-test 86
Odometer 153
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 190
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 367
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 360, 361
Overhead control panel 29

513 Index
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 355
Program mode selector switch 497
Automatic transmission 189
Manual shift program E 55 AMG, auto-
matic transmission 193
PSI 355
PULSE function (Massage function) see
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour
features
R
Radio
Selecting stations 159
Selecting stations (satellite*) 160
Radio transmitters 311
Range (distance to empty) 179
Reading lamp, front 148
Reading lamp, rear 149
Rear bench seat*, foldable 271
Rear door window
Blocking operation 89
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 145
Rear lamps see Tail lampsRear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 201
Rear window sunshade* 200
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 355
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid) 293
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 487
Refueling 315
Regular checks 317
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts,
Telltale 380
Remote control, SmartKey 106
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 292
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 437
Brake lamps 435
Headlamps 436
High beam headlamps 434
High mounted brake lamp 434
License plate lamps 434, 438
Low beam headlamps 434, 436
Parking lamps 434, 437Side marker lamps 433
Side marker lamps, front 437
Tail lamps 434, 438
Turn signal lamps 433, 434, 437
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, In instrument cluster 25,
150, 164
Rest tool
Depository 430
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Restraint system see SRS
Reverse gear position 185
Rims 355, 473
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 201
RON 316, 497
Roof rack* 268
Rubber parts, cleaning 370
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 92
Occupant 66
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts 47