2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 Light switch

446 Practical hintsFlat tire1Flap
2On/off switch
3Electrical plug
4Air hose with pressure gauge and vent
screw
5Union nut
Open flap 1 on electric air pump.

Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose
with pressure gauge 4.

Remove the valve cap from the
collapsible tire valve.

Screw union nut5 onto the collaps-
ible tire valve.

Insert electrical plug 3 into vehicle
cigarette lighter socket.

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position1.

PressI on electric air pump switch 2.
The electric air pump should now
switch on and inflate the collapsible
tire.

Inflate the tire to approximately 51 psi
(3.5 bar).
This takes about 5 minutes for the col-
lapsible tire. Air hose 4 and union
nut5 can become hot during infla-
tion. Exercise proper caution to avoid
burning yourself when using the equip-
ment.

Press0 on electric air pump switch 2.

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0.

If the tire pressure is above 51 psi
(3.5 bar), release excess tire pressure
using the vent screw.

Detach the electric air pump.
!Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than 8 minutes without interrup-
tion. Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the electric air pump
again after it has cooled off.
Warning!
G
Follow recommend inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be-
cause they are more likely to become punc-
tured or damaged by road debris, potholes,
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.


456 Practical hintsJump starting
Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.

Connect negative terminals4 and2
of the batteries with the jumper cable.
Clamp cable to charged battery4
first.

Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.Now you can again turn on the electrical
consumers. Do not turn on the lights under
any circumstances.

Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals2 and4 and then
from positive terminals1 and3.
Now you can turn on the lights.

Have the battery checked at the near-
est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iThe message
Malfunction - electric
consumers switched off
may appear
in the instrument cluster. It will disap-
pear as soon as the battery is suffi-
ciently charged.
!Do not tow-start the vehicle.


493 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 353)
ADS
(Adaptive D
amping S
ystem)
Automatically adapts the optimum sus-
pension damping to prevailing driving
conditions.
Air pressure
(
page 353)
Airmatic DC*
(Airmatic D
ual C
ontrol)
Automatically selects the optimum sus-
pension tuning and ride height for your
vehicle. Airmatic consists of two com-
ponents:


Adaptive Damping System


Vehicle level controlAlignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(
page 353)
Bar
(page 354)
BAS
(Brake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bead
(
page 354)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
a light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 354)

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

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