2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E550 4MATIC bulb

502 IndexAutomatic transmission
Accelerator position 188
Automatic shift program 190
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 197
Gear ranges 189
Gear selector lever 184
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 191
Gear selector lever positions 186
Gear shifting malfunctions 197
Kickdown 188
Kickdown, manual shift program
E63AMG 196
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 194
Program mode selector switch 190
Shifting procedure 185
Starting engine 52
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 192
B
BabySmart
TM
Air bag deactivation system 81
Self-test 81Backrest 277
Seat 43
Seat, multicontour* 131
Backup lamps
Messages in display 422
Replacing bulbs 443
Bar 360
BAS 99
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 441
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 441
Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 462
Disconnecting 461
Jump starting 464
Messages in display 412
Reconnecting 463
Reinstalling 462
Removing 462
Bead 360
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Bleeding the fuel system 459Block heater* (Canada only) 365
Brake fluid
Checking 324
Messages in display 413
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 372
Replacing bulbs 443
Brake pads
Message in display 412
Brakes 310
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Warning lamp 383
Break-in period 308
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 491
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 280
Carpets, cleaning 376
Catalytic converter (gasoline
engine) 318

506 IndexEngine
Belt layout 478
Block heater* (Canada only) 365
Brake-in recommendations 308
Cleaning 371
Compartment 325
Malfunction indicator lamp 384, 385,
414
Maximum engine speed 479
Message in the display 384, 385,
414
Number 477
Starting 52
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 53
Starting with the SmartKey 53
Tachometer 27
Technical data 479
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 64
Turning off with the SmartKey 63
Engine compartment
Hood 325
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 27,
385, 414Engine oil
Adding 329
Additives 495
Changing 329
Checking level 328
Consumption 327
Filler neck 329
Messages in display 418
Oil dipstick 328
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 495
Engine oil level 324
ESP
®
100
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
105
Messages in display 398, 413
Warning lamp 381, 382
ETD
Safety guidelines 72
Exterior lamp switch 137
Exterior rear view mirrors 47
Parking position 200
Exterior view 22F
Filler neck, Engine oil 329
First aid kit 432
Flat tire 452
Lowering the vehicle 458
Mounting the spare wheel 452, 455
Preparing the vehicle 452
Spare wheel 452
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats 290
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 492
Brake fluid 493
Capacities 491
Engine coolant 493
Engine oil 491
Power steering fluid 493
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 494
Fog lamps 140
Messages in display 422, 423, 424,
425
Replacing bulbs 445
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP
® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 105

508 IndexHead restraints 129
Comfort head restraint, Adjusting 44
Folding back 130
Front seat, Adjusting 43
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 130
Headlamp cleaning system* 198
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps* 137
Automatic headlamp mode 138
Bi-Xenon* 137
Cleaning lenses 372
Cleaning system* 198
Halogen 446
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 138
Replacing bulbs 446
Switch 56
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 376
Heated seats* 132Heated steering wheel
(Canada only) 289
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 266
High beam flasher 57, 142
High beam headlamps 57, 137, 444
Indicator lamp 27, 142
Replacing bulbs 444
Switching on 142
High mounted brake lamp 445
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Hood 325
Message in display 430
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 314
I
Identification labels 476
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 477
Ignition 38
Immobilizer 106
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicleInflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 119
Instrument cluster 26, 148
Illumination brightness 148
Lamps 380
Multifunction display 151
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off 176
Interior rear view mirror 47
Auto-dimming mirrors 198
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 432
Jump starting 464
K
Key, Mechanical 436
Loss of 119
Valet locking 126

510 IndexLamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 380
Battery (SmartKey) 113, 117
Brakes 383
CHECK ENGINE 384, 385
Coolant 386
Distance warning lamp* 255
Engine diagnostics 384, 385
Engine malfunction 27, 384, 385
ESP
®
27, 381, 382
Fog lamps 140
Front passenger front air bag off 29,
74, 81, 393, 394
Fuel reserve 27, 387
High beam headlamps 27
Instrument cluster 380, 381, 382,
383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 390, 391
Low beam headlamps 27
Seat belt telltale 27
Seat belts 388
Seat belts telltale 388
SRS 69
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 169
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicleLicense plate lamps 445
Messages in display 423
Replacing bulbs 449
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 375
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 288
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 139
Lighting, Exterior and interior 137
Limp-Home Mode 197
Loading 273
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 174
Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 65
Locking the vehicle 61
In an emergency 437
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 119
Key, SmartKey 119
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 475Low beam headlamps 56
Indicator lamp 27
Replacing bulbs 444
Switching on 56
Lubricants 491
Lumbar support 131
M
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 368
Clearing service indicator
message 367
FSS (Canada vehicles) 366
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 366
Resetting service indicator 368
Service indicator 366
Service indicator message 366
Service term exceeded 367
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 194
Deactivating 196
Maximum load rating, Tires 360
Maximum loaded vehicle weight, Tire infla-
tion pressure 360
Maximum tire inflation pressure 361
Mechanical key 436

513 Index
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Opening/closing 242
Opening/closing in an
emergency 439
Stopping 244
Synchronizing 244
Power washer 370
Power windows 237
Cleaning 374
Operating 237
Rear door window, Blocking
operation 95
Synchronizing 239
Practical hints 380
PRE-SAFE
®
Messages in display 398, 407
Problems
While driving 60
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 361
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 190
PSI 361Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Selecting stations 161
Selecting stations (satellite*) 161
Radio transmitters 318
Reading lamp, front 146
Reading lamp, rear 147
Rear bench seat*, foldable 276
Rear door ashtray see Ashtray
Rear door window
Blocking operation 95
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 141
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 203
Rear window sunshade* 202
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 361
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 301
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 495
Refueling 321
Regular checks 323Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts,
Telltale 388
Remote control see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 300
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 448
Brake lamps 446
Headlamps 446
High beam headlamps 444
High mounted brake lamp 445
License plate lamps 445, 449
Low beam headlamps 444, 446
Parking lamps 445, 448
Side marker lamps 443
Side marker lamps, front 448
Tail lamps 445, 448
Turn signal lamps 443, 444, 447
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Message in display 419
Reset button, In instrument cluster 148,
166
Reset tool
Depository 440

515 Index
Shifting, Automatic transmission 184
Side impact air bags 75
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 372
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 361
Ski bag* (Canada only) 274
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 113
Snow chains 365
Snow tires 364
Spare fuses 469
Spare wheel 432
Mounting 452
Speed settings
Cruise control 251
Distronic* 259
Speedometer 27, 255
SRS 68
Indicator lamp 27, 390
Message in display 429
Standing water, Driving through 317
Starter switch 37
Positions 37
Starting difficulties, Engine 54Starting, Engine 52
Steering column 45
Steering wheel 45
Buttons 28
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 192
Steering wheel, Cleaning 376
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 301
Storage compartments 32
Cup holder 285
Glove box 282
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 282
Rear armrest 283
Rear center console 282
Ruffled storage bags 283
Storing
Tires 335
Submenus
In control system
Submenus see Control system menus and
submenus
Sun visors 201
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade* 202Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 265
For sporty driving style 265
Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 27, 149
Overspeed range 149
Tail lamps 448
Cleaning lenses 372
Messages in display 425
Replacing bulbs 448
Taillamps
Messages in display 425
Tar stains 370

517 Index
Tires 333, 481
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 345
Advanced TPMS malfunction
telltale 391
Air pressure 341
Care and maintenance 334
Chains 365
Cleaning 335
Direction of rotation, Spinning 336
Driving instructions 313
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 342
Inflation pressure 342, 349
Information Placard 337
Inspection 334
Load rating 361
Messages in display 427
Ply composition and material
used 361
Problems under-/overinflation 349
Retreads 333
Rims and tires 481
Rotation 362
Service life 334Sizes 482
Snow 364
Spare wheel
Speed rating 315, 352, 362
Storing 335
Temperature 342, 358
Terminology 359
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 314, 362
Tread 362
Tread depth 335, 364
Treadwear indicators 362
Wear pattern 362, 363
Winter 364
Tools 434
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 92
Total load limit 362
Towing eye bolt 468
Towing the vehicle 466
Tow-start 464, 466
Traction 362
Transmission fluid level 329
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmissionTraveling abroad 317
Tread 362
Tread depth 335, 364
Treadwear indicators 362
Trip computer 179
Trip odometer 149
Trunk
Cargo area 279
Closing the lid 122
Fuse box 470
Lamp 147
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 118
Message in display 430
Opening 120, 121
Tie-down rings 280
Trunk lid emergency release 125
Unlocking in an emergency 437
Valet locking 126
Turn signals 57
Additional in mirrors 444
Bulbs 444
Cleaning lenses 372
Indicator lamps 27
Messages in display 426
Replacing bulbs 447
Turning off engine 63