2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC WAGON AUX

287 Controls in detail
Useful features
The cigarette lighter is located in the
center console compartment in front of the
center armrest (
page 30).
1Cigarette lighter

Switch on the ignition (
page 37).

Push in cigarette lighter1.
The lighter will pop out automatically
when hot.
Power outlet
The power outlet is located in the rear pas-
senger compartment.
Switch on the ignition (
page 37).

Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).
!
The lighter socket can be used to accommo-
date 12 V DC electrical accessories (up to a
maximum of 85 W) designed for use with the
standard “cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in
mind, however, that connecting accessories to
the lighter socket (for example extensive con-
necting and disconnecting, or using plugs that do
not fit properly) can damage the lighter socket.
With the socket damaged, the lighter may no
longer be able to be placed in the heating
(pushed-in) position, or the lighter may pop out
too early with the lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter
socket, we recommend connecting 12 V DC
electrical accessories designed for use with a
standard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12 V
power outlets in your vehicle whenever possible.
i
The power outlet can be used to
accommodate 12 V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 180 W.
An additional power outlet is located on the left
side in the cargo compartment.

317 Operation
Driving instructions
For more information, see “Winter driving”
(page 363).
Standing water
Passenger compartmentDriving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive
Mercedes-Benz service network at your
disposal. If you plan to drive into areas
which are not listed in the index of your
Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you
should request pertinent information from
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around the vehicle with the
engine running. Otherwise, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle in-
terior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
open a window slightly on the side of the ve-
hicle not facing the wind.Warning!
G
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. In-
dicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice.
!
Do not drive through flooded areas or water
of unknown depth. Before driving through water,
determine its depth. Never accelerate before
driving into water. The bow wave could force wa-
ter into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
If you must drive through standing water, drive
slowly to prevent water from entering the pas-
senger compartment or the engine compart-
ment. Water in these areas could cause damage
to electrical components or wiring of the engine
or transmission, or could result in water being in-
gested by the engine through the air intake caus-
ing severe internal engine damage. Any such
damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Warning!
G
Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
The cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects.

420 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Active headlamps
inoperative
The active Bi-Xenon* headlamp system
is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Active headlamps
Auxiliary bulb on
The active Bi-Xenon* headlamps are
malfunctioning. Another light is being
used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Reverse lamp
left side
The left reverse lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Reverse lamp
right side
The right reverse lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Brake-/tail lamp, left
Auxiliary bulb on
The left brake/tail lamp is malfunction-
ing.
This message will only appear if a critical
number of LEDs have stopped working.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Brake-/tail lamp, right
Auxiliary bulb on
The right brake/tail lamp is malfunction-
ing.
This message will only appear if a critical
number of LEDs have stopped working.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
3rd brake lamp
The high mounted brake lamp is mal-
functioning.
This message will only appear if a critical
number of LEDs have stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.

421 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Front foglamp
left side
The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front foglamp
right side
The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front left
marker lamp
The front left side marker lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front right
marker lamp
The front right side marker lamp is mal-
functioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front left park. lamp
Auxiliary bulb on
The left front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front right park. lamp
Auxiliary bulb on
The right front parking lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
High beam
left side
The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam
right side
The right high beam lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
License plate lamp
left side
The left license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
License plate lamp
right side

The right license plate lamp is malfunction-
ing.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

423 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
.
Rear left foglamp
The left rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Rear right foglamp
The right rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Switch off lights
Lamps have been turned on although the
SmartKey in the starter switch is in posi-
tion 0.

Switch off the headlamps.
Tail lamp, left side
Auxiliary bulb on
The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. A sub-
stitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Tail lamp, right side
Auxiliary bulb on
The right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Cornering lamp
left
The left corner-illuminating front fog
lamp* is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Cornering lamp
right
The right corner-illuminating front fog
lamp* is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.