416 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
•
Coolant
Stop, turn engine off
The poly-V-belt could be broken.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location and im-
mediately turn off the engine.
Check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the en-
gine will overheat due to an inoperative wa-
ter pump which may result in damage to the
engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If it is intact:
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with
this message displayed. Doing so could re-
sult in serious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Observe the coolant temperature indicator
in the instrument cluster (
page 27).
Drive immediately to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
417 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
•
The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunc-
tioning.
Observe the coolant temperature indicator
in the instrument cluster (
page 27).
If the coolant temperature is under 248°F
(120°C), you may continue driving to an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine
(e.g. by driving uphill) as well as
stop-and-go traffic.
Have the fan replaced as soon as possible.
±
Display malfunction
Visit workshop
Certain electronic systems are unable to
relay information to the control system.
The following systems may have failed:
Coolant temperature display
Tachometer
Cruise control display
Have the electronic systems checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine
Service
There may be a malfunction in:
the fuel injection system
the ignition system
the exhaust system
Have the engine checked as soon as possi-
ble by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
459 Practical hints
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)
Driving the vehicle until the fuel tank is
empty is not recommended. Otherwise, air
may be sucked into the fuel system. If this
happens, theú malfunction indicator
lamp (USA only) or the ±malfunction
indicator lamp (Canada only) comes on
and the engine may not start immediately
after refueling the vehicle.
After refueling:
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
Do not depress the accelerator.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position2 (
page 38) for at least
10 seconds.
Return the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position0 (
page 38).
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position3 (
page 38) and hold it
there for a maximum of 40 seconds or
until the engine runs surge-free.If the engine does not start:
Wait for approximately 2 minutes.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position3 (
page 38) and hold it
there for a maximum of 40 seconds or
until the engine runs surge-free.
If the engine still does not start, do not
make any further attempts to start the en-
gine. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside
Assistance (
page 297).
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Where theú malfunction indicator lamp
(USA only) or the± malfunction indicator
lamp (Canada only) in the instrument cluster has
been illuminated for the above condition, it will
remain illuminated until the engine was cycled
on and off four times in a row.
503 Index
CD player 162
Center console
Lower part 30
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 393
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 127, 176
Locking/unlocking from inside 127
Central locking switch 127
Certification label 476
Checking
Oil level 327
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 345
Children in the vehicle 88
Air bags 71
Blocking of rear window operation 95
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag 81
Infant and child restraint systems 89
LATCH-type child seat anchors 94
Cigarette lighter 288Climate control system
4-zone automatic climate
control 220
Air conditioning refrigerant 495
Air conditioning, Cooling 217, 233
Air distribution 211, 228
Air recirculation mode 214, 231
Air volume 212, 229
Automatic mode 209, 226
Control panel, Rear 219, 235
Deactivating system 209, 225
Dual-zone automatic climate
control 204
Front defroster 212, 229
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 214,
230
Rear climate control 235
Residual engine heat (REST) 218,
234
Clock 27, 171
Setting time 172
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 360
Collapsible tire 487
Collapsible wheel chock 434COMAND see separate COMAND operat-
ing instructions
Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive
air-recirculation mode 233
Combination switch 57, 141
Control system 151
Multifunction display 151
Multifunction steering wheel 152
Resetting to factory settings 166
Control system menus 154
AMG 157
AUDIO 161
Distronic* 163
NAV* 163
Settings 166
Standard display 157
TEL* 181
Trip computer 179
Vehicle status message memory 164
Control system submenus 153
Convenience 178
Instrument cluster 169
Lighting 173
Time/Date 171
Vehicle 176
505 Index
Drinking and driving 309
Driving
Abroad 317
Hydroplaning 314
In winter 316
Instructions 49, 309
Problems 60
Safety systems 97
Through standing water 317
With Distronic* 262
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 105
ABS 97
BAS 99
EBP 100
ESP
®
100
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
105
Driving systems
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 265
Cruise control 249
Distronic* 252
Parktronic system* 269
Driving tips 188
Accelerator position 188
Kickdown 188E
Easy-entry/exit feature 46, 178
EBP 100
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 488
Electronic Stability Program see
ESP
®
100
Emergency calls
Tele Aid calls 295
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 197
Emergency operations 437
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 438
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 436
Remote door unlock 300
Tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding pan-
el*, Manual operation 439
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 125
Trunk lid, Unlocking 437
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETDEmergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 464
First aid kit 432
Flat tire, changing 452
Fuses
Hazard warning flasher 144
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 380, 381, 382, 383, 384,
385, 386, 387, 390, 391
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 466
Emission control 319
Information label 477
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 477
Emission control system warranties 10
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