2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 Speedometer

162 Controls in detailControl systemDistronic activated
With Distronic activated, the
Distronic

display is shown in the multifunction dis-
play and one or two segments around the
set speed are illuminated in the
speedometer.
1Distronic activated
Vehicle status message memory menu
Use the vehicle status message memory
menu to scan malfunction and warning
messages that may be stored in the sys-
tem. Such messages appear in the multi-
function display and are based on
conditions or system status the vehicle’s
system has recorded.
The vehicle status message memory menu
only appears if there are any messages
stored.

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the vehicle status message mem-
ory appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If the vehicle status message memory
menu does not appear, then there are
no messages stored.Warning!
G
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are inten-
tionally not very detailed. The malfunction
and warning messages are simply a remind-
er with respect to the operation of certain
systems and do not replace the owner’s
and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain
the vehicle’s operating safety by having all
required maintenance and safety checks
performed on the vehicle and by bringing
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to address the malfunction and
warning messages (
page 386).

165 Controls in detail
Control system
The table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus. De-
tailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following pag-
es.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
TIME/DATE
LIGHTING
VEHICLE
CONVENIENCE
DYNAMIC SEAT*
Select speedometer dis-
play mode
Synchronizing the
time
Set daytime running
lamp mode
(USA only)
Set automatic lock-
ing
Activate easy-en-
try/exit feature
Set level for
dynamic seat, driver
Select language
Set time (hours)
Set locator lighting
Set parking position
for exterior rear
view mirror
Set level for
dynamic seat, pas-
senger
Select display (speed dis-
play or outside tempera-
ture) for status line
Set time (minutes)
Ambient lighting
Select display (speed dis-
play or outside tempera-
ture) for basic display
Set date (month)
Setting headlamps
delayed shut-off
Set date (day)
Setting interior
lighting delayed
shut-off
Set date (year)

166 Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenu
Access the
Instr. cluster
submenu via
the
Settings
menu. Use the
Instr. clus-
ter
submenu to change the instrument
cluster display settings. The following
functions are available:Selecting speedometer display mode

Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Instr.
cluster
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Display unit
Speed-/odometer appears in the multi-
function display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press button æ or ç to set
speedometer unit to
km or
miles
.Selecting language

Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Instr.
cluster
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Language
appears in
the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press buttonæ orç to select
the language to be used for the multi-
function display messages.
Function
Page
Select speedometer display
mode
166
Select language
166
Select display (speed display or
outside temperature) for status
display
167
Select display (speed display or
outside temperature) for basic
display
167

249 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Distronic displays in the speedometer
dial
1Set speed
If Distronic is activated, one or two seg-
ments come on around the set speed.
Warning!
G
Close attention to road and traffic condi-
tions is imperative at all times, regardless of
whether or not Distronic is activated.
Use of Distronic can be dangerous on wind-
ing roads or in heavy traffic because condi-
tions do not allow safe driving at a steady
speed.
Distronic will not react to stationary objects
in the roadway (e.g. a stopped vehicle in a
traffic jam or a disabled vehicle). Distronic
will also not respond to oncoming vehicles.
Switch off Distronic:

when changing from the left to the right
lane if vehicles are moving more slowly
in the left lane


when entering a turn lane or highway off
ramp


in complex driving situations, such as in
highway construction zones
In these situations, Distronic will continue to
maintain the set speed unless deactivated.
Distronic is designed and intended only to
maintain a set speed and keep a set dis-
tance from moving objects in front of it.Warning!
G
The “Resume” function should only be oper-
ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ-
ously set speed and wishes to resume this
particular preset speed.
iThe vehicle speed displayed on the
speedometer can briefly vary from the
speed setting on the Distronic system.

253 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Setting the current speed
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.

Briefly lift or depress the cruise control
lever.
The current speed is set.

Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.Setting a higher speed

Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di-
rection of arrow1 (
page 252) to in-
crease vehicle speed in increments of
5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).
The new speed is set.
The stored speed is displayed in the
multifunction display for approximately
5 seconds (
page 252), and one or
two segments around the stored speed
come on in the speedometer
(
page 249).Setting a lower speed

Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di-
rection of arrow2 (
page 252) to de-
crease vehicle speed in increments of
5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).
The new speed is set.
The stored speed is displayed in the
multifunction display for approximately
5 seconds (
page 252), and one or
two segments around the stored speed
come on in the speedometer
(
page 249).
iIf you do not take your foot off the
accelerator completely, the following
message will appear in the multifunc-
tion display: Distronic
overrideThe distance to a slower moving vehi-
cles in front of you will not be set. Your
vehicle speed will then be determined
only by the accelerator pedal position.
iDepressing the accelerator pedal does
not deactivate Distronic. After brief ac-
celeration (e.g. for passing), the cruise
control will resume the last speed set.
iWhen you use the cruise control lever
to decelerate, the brakes will be ap-
plied to support deceleration.
In addition, the transmission will auto-
matically downshift on long downhill
grades.

495 Technical terms
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem PLUS)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. FSS evaluates en-
gine temperature, oil level, vehicle
speed, engine speed, distance driven
and the time elapsed since your last
service, calculates other maintenance
service work required, and calls for the
next maintenance service accordingly.
GAWR
(G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 354)
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs DVD digital maps for
navigation.
GVW
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
(
page 354)
GVWR
(Gross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 354)
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer
and fuel gauge.KEYLESS-GO*
System for entering and operating the
vehicle without the use of a SmartKey.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Kilopascal (kPa)
(
page 354)
Locking knob
Knob on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the locking knob down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.

504 IndexCoolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 491
Capacities 485
Checking coolant level 325
Messages in display 403, 404, 405
Temperature 314
Temperature indicator 151
Warning lamp 379
Cruise control 243, 494
Message in display 389
Cup holders 278
Cleaning 370
Curb weight 354
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
D
Date display, setting 169, 170
Daytime running lamp mode 142
Setting 170, 171
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 209, 224
Defrosting, Front 209, 223
Defrosting, Rear 201
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 172
Interior lighting 173Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel fuel 316
Diesel see Fuel
Difficulties
While driving 58
With starting 52
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 159
Dimensions, vehicle 482
Direction of rotation (tires) 331
Displays
Digital speedometer 159
Distronic* 249
Maintenance service indicator 360
Messages in display 398
Multifunction display 153
Outside temperature 153, 167
Symbol messages 398
Text messages 388
Vehicle status message memory 163
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 153
Distance to empty (Range), Trip
computer 178Distronic* 247, 494
Activating/deactivating 252
Cleaning system sensor 368
Control system 161
Distance warning function 256
Driving hints 257
Menu 251
Messages in display 389
Sensor cover 368
Warning and indicator lamps 250
Door
Entry lamps 148
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 34,
108
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 35, 114
Message in display 406
Opening from inside/outside 119
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 292
Unlocking, Mechanical key 426
Door control panel 32
Door handle 32
DOT 354, 494
Drinking and driving 303

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