2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E55AMG service indicator

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.

496 Technical termsMaintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The
Maintenance System in your vehicle
tracks distance driven and the time
elapsed since your last maintenance
service, calculates other maintenance
service work required, and calls for the
next maintenance service accordingly.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(
page 354)
Maximum load rating
(page 354)
Maximum tire inflation pressure
(page 355)
Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirror posi-
tions.MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline’s
ability to resist undesired detonation
(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.
Multifunction display
The display field in the instrument clus-
ter used to present information provid-
ed by the control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Normal occupant weight
(
page 355)Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine sp ee d ra nge , a s i t m ay re sul t in s e-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Parktronic (Parking assist)*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.

498 Technical termsTele Aid System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.
Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.TIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 355)
Tire load rating
(page 355)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 355)
Tire speed rating
(page 356)
TPMS
(page 339)
Traction
(page 356)
Tread
(page 356)
Treadwear indicators
(page 356)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(page 356)Vehicle capacity weight
(
page 356)
Vehicle level control*
The ground clearance of the vehicle is
automatically controlled according to a
selected setting and speed.The driver
can set the ground clearance manually
for example on very rough roads.
Vehicles Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Vehicle Main-
tenance System in your vehicle tracks
distance driven and the time elapsed
since your last maintenance service,
calculates other maintenance service
work required, and calls for the next
maintenance service accordingly.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(page 356)

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

506 IndexEngine
Belt layout 469
Block heater* (Canada only) 359
Cleaning 366
Compartment 319
Malfunction indicator lamp 377, 378,
403
Maximum engine speed 471
Message in the display 377, 378,
403
Number 468, 494
Starting 50
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 51
Starting with the SmartKey 51
Tachometer 25
Technical data 471
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 62
Turning off with the SmartKey 62
Engine compartment
Hood 319
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 377,
378, 403Engine oil
Adding 323
Additives 487
Changing 323
Checking level (Control system) 321
Checking level (Dipstick) 322
Consumption 320
Filler neck 324
Messages in display 321, 408
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 487
Viscosity 494
Engine oil level 318
ESP
®
94, 494
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
100
Messages in display 391
Warning lamp 375
ETD 494
Safety guidelines 70
Exterior rear view mirrors
Parking position 176
F
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 114
Filler neck, Engine oil 324First aid kit 422
Flat tire 441
Lowering the vehicle 447
Mounting the spare wheel 441, 444
Preparing the vehicle 441
Spare wheel 441
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats 284
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 484
Brake fluid 485
Capacities 484
Engine coolant 485
Engine oil 484
Power steering fluid 485
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 486
Fog lamps 144
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 435
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP
® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 100
Front air bags 71
Front lamps see Headlamps

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