2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 Indicator

509 Index
K
Key, Mechanical 426
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 106
Changing batteries 431
Factory setting 108
Locking/unlocking 34
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 108
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 108
Loss of 110
Messages in display 411
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* or panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 234
Opening and closing the
windows 234
Positions in starter switch 36
Remote control 106
Starting the engine 50
Turning off engine 62Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Battery check lamp 111
Changing batteries 431, 432
Factory setting 114
Locking, Trunk lid 114
Locking/unlocking 35
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 115
Loss of 118
Messages in display 410
Opening and closing the the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* or panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 234
Opening and closing the
windows 234
Starting the engine 51
Turning off engine 62
Unlocking, Trunk lid 118
KEYLESS-GO* 495
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Kickdown 186, 495
Kilopascal 354L
Labels
Certification 468
Emission control information 468
Emission control vacuum line
routing 468
Lamp sensor
Message in display 414
Lamps, exterior
Light sensor 414
Messages in display 412, 413, 414,
415
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 374
Battery (SmartKey) 108, 115
Brakes 376
CHECK ENGINE 377, 378
Coolant 379
Distance warning lamp* 250
Electrohydraulic brake system 97
Engine diagnostics 377, 378
Engine malfunction 25, 377, 378
ESP
®
25, 375
Fog lamps 144
Front passenger front air bag off 27,
72, 384, 385

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

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

514 IndexSatellite radio* 160
Seat belt force limiter 76
Seat belts 73
Children in the vehicle
Cleaning 371
Fastening 47
Height adjustment 49
Message in display 417
Proper use of 49, 75
Safety guidelines 70
Telltale 25, 380
Warning lamp 380
Seating capacity 333
Seats 40, 131
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 134
Easy-entry/exit feature 43
Heater* 135
Memory function 138
Ventilation 136
Seats, Rear bench seat* 271
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 275
Selector lever see Gear selector leverSelf-test
OCS 86
Tele Aid 286
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 329
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 466
Settings 114
Control system menus 155
Control system submenus 155
Date 169, 170
Factory, SmartKey 108
Individual, Vehicle 163
Memory function 139
Resetting all, Control system 164
Selective, SmartKey 108
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 115
Time 169
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 371
Shift lock 497
Shift program mode 189Shifting
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 190
Side impact air bags 72
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 367
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 355
Ski sack* 268, 270, 271
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 359
Snow tires 358
Spare fuses 461
Spare wheel 422
Mounting 441
Speed settings
Cruise control 246
Distronic* 253
Speedometer 25, 249
SRS 66, 497
Indicator lamp 25, 383
Message in display 418
Standing lamps 141
Standing water, Driving through 310
Starter switch 36
Positions 36

516 IndexTemperature
Display mode
Interior temperature 207, 221
Setting display unit
Tether attachment points, see Cihildren in
the vehicle
Tie-down rings, Trunk 275
Tightening torque 447, 498
Time 169, 170
Setting minutes 169
TIN 355
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 332
Tire and Loading Terminology 353
Tire inflation pressure
Checking
Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
(TPMS*), (USA only)
Checking tire pressure
electronically 339
Tires 328, 473
Air pressure
Care and maintenance 329
Chains 359
Cleaning 330
Direction of rotation, Spinning 331Driving instructions 307
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 338
Inflation pressure 339, 343
Information Placard 332
Inspection 329
Load rating 355
Messages in display 416
MOExtended system* 343, 448
Ply composition and material
used 355
Problems under-/overinflation 343
Retreads 328
Rims and tires 473
Rotation 356
Service life 329
Sizes 475
Snow 358
Spare wheel
Speed rating 308, 346, 356
Storing 330
Temperature 338, 352
Terminology 353
Tire Identification Number see TIN
TPMS malfunction telltale 381
Traction 308, 356Tread 356
Tread depth 330, 358
Treadwear indicators 356
Wear pattern 356, 357
Winter 358
Tools 424
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Tow-away alarm 103
Towing eye bolt 460
Towing the vehicle 457
Traction 189, 356
Transmission fluid level 324
Transmission gear slector lever see Gear
selector lever
Traveling abroad 311
Tread 356
Tread depth 330, 358
Treadwear indicators 356
Trip computer 178
Trip odometer 151

517 Index
Trunk
Cargo area
Closing the lid 121
Fuse box 462
Lamp 149
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 117
Message in display 419
Opening 110, 120
Tie-down rings 275
Trunk lid emergency release 127
Unlocking in an emergency 427
Valet locking 128
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 367
Messages in display 415
Replacing bulbs 437
Turn signals 55
Additional in mirrors 434
Bulbs 434
Cleaning lenses 367
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 62U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 356
Units, Settings
Speedometer 166
Temperature 166
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 488
Uphill driving
Cruise control 244
Upholstery
Cleaning 371
Useful features 276
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 468
Valet locking 128
Vehicle
Battery 450
Care 364
Control system, settings menu 153
Dimensions 482
Individual settings 163, 165
Locking/unlocking 34, 60, 106
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 426, 427
Lowering 447Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 457
Washing 364
Weights 483
Vehicle capacity weight 356
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 422, 424
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)*
Vehicle lighting 318
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 275
Instructions 274
Load limit 334
Roof rack* 268
Ski sack* 268
Split rear bench seat* 271
Terminology 353
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 356
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 293
Vehicle status message memory 162
Vehicle tool kit 424
Vehicle washing 366
VIN 499

518 IndexVoice control system* 499
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 256
Distronic* 250
Parking brake 54
Parktronic system* 267
Seat belt telltale 73
Warranty coverage 467
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 492
Washing the vehicle 364
Wear pattern, Tires 357
Weights, Vehicle 483
Wheel
Change 441
Removing 444
Spare 444
Tightening torque 447
Wheels, Sizes 475
Wheels, Tires and 328
Window curtain air bags 72
Windows see Power windows 231
Windows, cleaning 369Windshield
Cleaning 57
Cleaning wiper blades 369
Defogging 209, 224
Windshield washer fluid 492
Message in display 419
Mixing ratio
Refilling 327
Wiping 57
Windshield washer system 492
Windshield wipers 56
Replacing wiper blade 440
Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only) 359
Snow chains 359
Tires 358
Winter driving instructions 309
Winter tires 358
Wood trims, cleaning 372
X
Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps