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507 Index
Front passenger front air bag
Messages in display 384
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 72, 85
Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 360
Fuel 303, 316
Additives 488
Capacities, Fuel tank 486
Diesel fuel 316, 486, 489
Filling the tank 315
Fuel filler flap and cap 315
Fuel reserve warning lamp 380, 411
Premium unleaded gasoline 316
Requirements
Gasoline additives 488
Premium unleaded gasoline 488
Requirements, Diesel fuel 489
Requirements, Octane rating (Gasoline
engine) 489
Technical data 484
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 178
Since last reset 178Fuel filler flap 315
Locking/unlocking 315
Opening 315
Opening in an emergency 428
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25, 411
Fuel tank
Capacity 486
Filler flap 315
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 316,
486, 489
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 484
Fuses 461
Aids for replacing fuses 461
Fuse box (main) in passenger
compartment 462
Fuse box in trunk 462
Fuse chart 461
Fuse extractor 461
Replacing 461
Spare fuses 461
G
Garage door opener* 293
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 354Gear range 495
Automatic transmission 188
Limiting 188
Shifting into optimal 190
Gear selector lever 50, 183
Lock 50
Message in display 392
Position indicator 183, 185
Unlocking in an emergency 428
Gear selector lever, Cleaning 371
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 276
Good visibility 197
GPS 495
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 354
GVWR 354
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 371
Hazard warning flasher 146
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510 Index
Fuel reserve 25, 378, 380
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 374, 375, 376,
377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 383
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 360
Seat belt telltale 25
Seat belts 378, 380
SRS 67
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 166
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
License plate lamps 434
Messages in display 414
Replacing bulbs 438
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 370
Light sensor see Lamp sensor
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 282
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 142
Lighting, Exterior and interior 141
Limp Home Mode 196
Loading 268
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 171Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 64
Locking knob 495
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 467
Loss of SmartKeys 110, 118
Low beam headlamps 54
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 414
Replacing bulbs 434
Switching on 54
Lubricants 484
Lumbar support 133
M
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 362
Clearing service indicator
message 361
FSS (Canada vehicles) 360
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 360
Resetting service indicator 362
Service indicator 360
Service indicator message 360
Service term exceeded 361
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 496Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program E 55 AMG
Deactivating 195
Manual shift program E 55 AMG 193
Maximum load rating, Tires 354
Maximum loaded vehicle weight, Tire infla-
tion pressure 354
Maximum tire inflation pressure 355
Mechanical key 426
Memory function see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 45
Auto-dimming 197
Exterior rear view mirror 45
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 176, 198
Interior rear view mirror 45
MOExtended system* 343, 448
MOExtended tires* 479
MON 316
Motor Octane Number see MON
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512 IndexOverspeed range, engine 496
Oxidation catalyst 312
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 365
Panic alarm 91
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 239
Messages in display 417
Opening/closing 240
Opening/closing in an
emergency 429
Stopping 241
Synchronizing 242
Panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel
Cleaning 370
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 278
Parking 60, 306
On hills 60, 306
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 60, 306
Parking brake 53, 61
Message in display 401
Parking lamps
Messages in display 413
Replacing bulbs 413Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 140, 176,
198
Gear position 50, 185
Parktronic* 496
Activating/deactivating 266
Cleaning system sensors 368
Malfunctioning 267
Minimum distance 265
Range 264
System sensors 368
Warning indicators 23, 265
Parts service 466
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Interior lighting 147
Interior rear view mirror 45
Main fuse box 462
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 278
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 303
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 370Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 424
Poly-V-belt drive 496
Layout 469
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 304
Power outlet 283
Power seat see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 236
Messages in display 417
Opening/closing 236
Opening/closing in an
emergency 429
Stopping 238
Synchronizing 238
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* or panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Emergency operations 429
Power train 497
Power washer 365
Power windows 231
Cleaning 369
Operating 231
Rear door window, Blocking
operation 89
Synchronizing 233
Practical hints 374
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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
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515 Index
Starting difficulties, Engine 52
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 371
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 293
Storage compartments 30
Center console 276
Cup holder 279
Glove box 276
Parcel net in front passenger footwell
Rear center console 277
Ruffled storage bags 277
Storing
Tires 330
Submenus
In control system
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 199
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunshade* 200
Supplemental Restraint System see SRSSuspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 259
For sporty driving style 259
Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)*
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 25, 152
Overspeed range 152
Tail lamps 438
Cleaning lenses 367
Messages in display 415
Replacing bulbs 438
Tar stains 365
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 487
Brake fluid 487
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 484
Coolant 490
Electrical system 481
Engine 471
Engine oil additives 487
Engine oils 487Fuel requirements 489
Gasoline additives 488
Premium unleaded gasoline 488
Rims and tires 473
Weights 483
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 486
Tele Aid 286, 498
Emergency calls 287
Information 290
Initiating an emergency call
manually 288
Message in display 418
Remote door unlock 292
Roadside Assistance 289
SOS button 288
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 293
System self-check 286
Telematics* 498
Telephone* 26, 180, 285
Answering/ending a call 181
Message in display 419
Operation 180
Phone book* 181
Redialing 182