2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E55AMG mirror

367 Operation
Vehicle care
Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of ornamen-
tal moldings, use a damp cloth.Headlamps, tail lamps, side markers,
turn signal lenses

Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water.
!Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in
exterior rear view mirrors prior to run-
ning the vehicle through an automatic
car wash to prevent damage to the mir-
rors.
Make sure that the windshield wiper
switch is set to0 (
page 56). Other-
wise, the rain sensor could activate and
cause the wipers to move unintention-
ally. This may lead to vehicle damage.
iAfter running the vehicle through an au-
tomatic car wash, wipe any wax off of
the windshield (
page 369) and the
wiper blade inserts (page 369). This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping
noise which can be caused by residual
wax on the windshield.
When leaving the car wash, make sure
that the mirrors are folded out. Other-
wise they may vibrate.
!Do not use chrome cleaner on orna-
mental moldings. Although ornamental
moldings may have chrome appear-
ance, they could be made of anodized
aluminum that will be damaged when
cleaned with chrome cleaner. Instead,
use a damp cloth to clean those orna-
mental moldings.
For very dirty ornamental moldings of
which you are sure are chrome-plated,
use a chrome cleaner. If in doubt
whether an ornamental molding is
chrome-plated, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
!Only use window cleaning solutions
that are suitable for plastic lamp lens-
es. Window cleaning solutions which
are not suitable may damage the plas-
tic lamp lenses of the headlamps.
Therefore, do not use abrasives, sol-
vents or cleaners that contain solvents.
Never apply strong force and only use a
soft, non-scratching cloth when clean-
ing the lenses. Do not attempt to wipe
dirty lenses with a dry cloth or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage
the lens surface.

415 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Taillamp, left
Substitute bulb on
The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. A sub-
stitute bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Taillamp, right
Substitute bulb on
The right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn sig., left rear
Substitute bulb on
The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn sig., right rear
Substitute bulb on
The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn sig., left front
The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn sig., right front
The right front turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
left
mirror
The left turn signal in the side mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as
possible.
Turn signal,

right
mirror
The right turn signal in the side mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as
possible.

435 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement

Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.


Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.


Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.


Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.


If the newly installed bulb does not light
up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:


Additional turn signals in the exterior
rear view mirrors


High mounted brake lamp


Bi-Xenon* lamps


Front fog lamps


Rear lamps (except license plate
lamps)


Front side marker lamps
Warning!
G
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
A bulb can explode if you:

touch or move it when hot


drop the bulb


scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Bi-Xenon* lamps,
it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair
the lamp and its components. We recom-
mend that you have such work done by a
qualified technician.
iHave the headlamp adjustment
checked regularly.

437 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
High beam bulb/high beam flasher
bulb (halogen headlamps)/high beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps)
Turn bulb socket2 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket2.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket2.

Place bulb socket2 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise until it en-
gages.Front turn signal lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket5 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket5.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket5 and turn clockwise until it
engages.

Place bulb socket5 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise until it en-
gages.
Parking and standing lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket3 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket3.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket3.

Place bulb socket3 back into the
lamp and turn clockwise until it engag-
es.Additional turn signal lamp bulbs
The additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs.
If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func-
tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re-
placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Front side marker lamp bulbs
Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs
is a technically highly demanding process,
we recommend you have the side marker
lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

482 Technical dataMain dimensions and weightsMain dimensionsModel
E320CDI/E350
E500
E55AMG
Overall vehicle length
190.3 in (4833 mm)
190.3 in (4833 mm)
190.9 in (4849 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior view
mirrors folded out)
78.3 in (1990 mm)
78.3 in (1990 mm)
78.3 in (1990 mm)
Overall vehicle height
57.1 in (1449 mm)
-
-
Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC*)
(optional on E 320 CDI/E 350;
standard on E 500/E 55 AMG)
56.2 in (1429 mm)
56.3 in (1431 mm)
55.6 in (1412 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2854 mm)
112.4 in (2854 mm)
112.4 in (2854 mm)
Track, front
61.4 in (1559 mm)
61.7 in (1567 mm)
62.3 in (1583 mm)
Track, rear
61.1 in (1552 mm)
61.4 in (1560 mm)
61.3 in (1558 mm)

483 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
WeightsModel
E 350 4MATIC
E5004MATIC
Overall vehicle length
190.3 in (4833 mm)
190.3 in (4833 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior view
mirrors folded out)
78.3 in (1990 mm)
78.3 in (1990 mm)
Overall vehicle height
57.6 in (1463 mm)
-
Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC*)
(optional on E 350; standard on E 500)
56.7 in (1439 mm)
57.7 in (1441 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2854 mm)
112.4 in (2854 mm)
Track, front
61.3 in (1557 mm)
61.6 in (1565 mm)
Track, rear
61.1 in (1552 mm)
61.4 in (1560 mm)
Max. roof load
220 lbs (100 kg)
Max. trunk load
220 lbs (100 kg)

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.

501 Index
A
ABS 92, 493
Indicator lamp 374
Messages in display
Accelerator position
Automatic transmission 186
Accessory weight 353
Accident 59
Active head restraints 77
Air bags 67
Children 68
Front, Driver 71
Front, Passenger 71
Safety guidelines 70
Side impact 72
Window curtain 72
Air conditioning refrigerant 487
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system
Air conditioning, Cooling 212, 227
Air distribution 208, 222Air pressure 353
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 339
Air pump, electric
Turning on 446
Air recirculation mode 210, 224
Air vents 208, 222
Air volume 209, 223
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)* 259, 493
Messages in display 420
Suspension tuning 259
Vehicle level control 260
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 424,
444, 493
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 490
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 101
Anti-theft alarm system 101
Immobilizer 101
Tow-away alarm 103
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 307Ashtray 281
Aspect ratio 353
AUDIO menu 159
Selecting radio station 159
Selecting satellite radio* station 160
Audio system
CD mode 160
Auto-dimming
Rear view mirrors 197
Automatic central locking, Control
system 174
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 147
Automatic locking when driving 174
Automatic shift program, Automatic
transmission 189
Automatic transmission 183
Accelerator position 186
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 196
Gear ranges 188
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting 190
Gear selector lever position 183, 185